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2003-01-17 to 2003-01-20
Summer ban on shrimping off Texas coast upheld US (January 17, 2003) - Despite pressure from shrimpers and a federal study predicting millions of dollars in economic benefits, fishery managers Wednesday upheld a summer ban on shrimp trawling off the Texas coast.
With a 16-1 vote, the Gulf of Mexico www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15003
created on 2003-01-17
Shrimpers push ahead with unfair trade claim against Canada Canada (January 17, 2003) - The members of the Oregon Trawl Commission voted Monday to press ahead with a petition that alleges that Canada continues to engage in the illegal "dumping" of subsidized shrimp in U.S. markets, to the harm of Oregon and other www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15004
created on 2003-01-17
Tuna producers cautious about increasing exports Mexico (January 17, 2003) - The government is confident that the tuna fleet has sufficient capacity to meet domestic and international demand, including exports to the US, but producers are cautious about the government's optimism.
The lifting of the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15006
created on 2003-01-17
Atlantic sharks decimated by fishing US (January 17, 2003) - Overfishing has driven several species of shark to near extinction in the North Atlantic, researchers in Canada reported on Thursday.
Populations overall are down by 50 percent over the past 15 years, with hammerhead shark www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15007
created on 2003-01-17
EU about to settle dispute on Philippines canned tuna export Philippines (January 17, 2003) - The fate of canned tuna producers from Mindanao who export to the European market will be known today, as the European Commission (EC) is set to vote on a resolution granting compensation to the Philippines in exchange www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15008
created on 2003-01-17
Deadly poultry virus spreads to Nevada US (January 17, 2003) - A deadly avian virus that threatens to ravage California's poultry population has spread to neighboring Nevada, where it was detected in a backyard poultry flock in Las Vegas, a spokesman for the Nevada Department of Agriculture www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15013
created on 2003-01-17
Fiji's garden island shredded by cyclone Fiji (January 17, 2003) - They called this tropical paradise one of Fiji's "Garden Islands."
After cyclone Ami barreled through this week, it will be months, maybe years, before Taveuni can live up to its nickname again.
Ian Simpson woke up www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15014
created on 2003-01-17
Smelly fruit sparks alert on airline Australia (January 17, 2003) - A box of smelly tropical fruit sprinkled with carpet deodorizer sparked an aviation alert in Australia on Thursday.
A Virgin Blue flight from the eastern city of Brisbane was delayed by four hours after cargo handlers www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15015
created on 2003-01-17
Baby formula firms accused of violating code UK (January 17, 2003) - Makers of baby formula are violating international marketing codes by giving free samples and gifts to health workers to promote their products in poor African countries, researchers said on Thursday.
The World Health www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15016
created on 2003-01-17
Scientists discover how plants generate condensed tannins US (January 17, 2003) - Scientists in Oklahoma and
Mississippi announced today a breakthrough in determining how plants produce
condensed tannins, naturally occurring compounds that provide a variety of
nutrition and health benefits to animals and www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15017
created on 2003-01-17
African officials applaud Bush's plan for trade extension Mauritania (January 17, 2003) - African officials applauded a plan by U.S. President George W. Bush to press for an extension of trade preferences to the continent, saying Thursday it would give them the breathing room they needed to build their www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15018
created on 2003-01-17
UK's ASDA grows market share quickest UK (January 17, 2003) - Wal-Mart's ASDA is gaining market share quicker than its main UK rivals according to the latest data released on Thursday by industry researcher Taylor Nelson Sofres.
The widely watched data, based on till receipts provided www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15019
created on 2003-01-17
Officials identify likely cause of food poisoning in Australia Australia (January 17, 2003) - An egg-based spread was identified Thursday as the most likely cause of an outbreak of food poisoning linked to a Vietnamese restaurant that may have killed one man and left more than 100 others ill.
Health officials www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15020
created on 2003-01-17
Prosecutors get papers on Duskin dumpling case Japan (January 17, 2003) - The police sent papers to the prosecutors on Thursday in a case in which Duskin Co., a cleaning materials maker and operator of the Mister Donut chain in Japan, is accused of selling meat dumplings containing a banned additive. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15021
created on 2003-01-17
Zen-Noh penalized over falsifying tea brand Japan (January 17, 2003) - The farm ministry penalized the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (Zen-Noh) on Thursday over its Fukuoka Prefecture headquarters' falsifying a popular brand of Japanese tea.
Agriculture, www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15022
created on 2003-01-17
France gives oysters all-clear after Prestige spill France (January 17, 2003) - France lifted a ban on the sale of oysters from the Arcachon Basin on Thursday after water tests showed fears of pollution from the sunken tanker Prestige were currently unfounded.
Oysters and other shellfish farmed www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15023
created on 2003-01-17
Mexico to defend its farmers from unfair trade Mexico (January 17, 2003) - Mexico's economy minister said on Thursday his country would use the provisions of NAFTA to protect farmers from unfair competition from U.S. goods, and not rewrite the free-trade treaty.
Making clear he aimed to continue www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15024
created on 2003-01-17
Zimbabwean gov't to repossess all unoccupied farms under scheme Zimbabwe (January 17, 2003) - The Zimbabwean government will soon repossess all unoccupied land under the Model A2 scheme for the purposes of national food security, Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement, Joseph Made said here on Thursday. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15025
created on 2003-01-17
Kenyan rangers driving away wildlife from farms Kenya (January 17, 2003) - The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is undertaking various activities to drive wildlife from some farming areas following complaints by farmers that the animals were destroying crops.
Among the activities this week is an www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15026
created on 2003-01-17
China breeds world's first hybrid soybean China (January 17, 2003) - Chinese scientists announced Thursday they have bred the world's first hybrid soybean with more than two decades of unremitting efforts.
The hybrid passed its certification by crop breeding authorities in northeast China's www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15027
created on 2003-01-17
A grocery cart that holds bread, butter and preferences US (January 17, 2003) - At two California stores, in Moraga and Cameron Park, the Safeway grocery chain is testing a cart that uses infrared tracking to learn more about people's buying habits. Infrared sensors on the cart and elsewhere in the store keep www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15028
created on 2003-01-17
USDA blasted for cruelty in killing chickens US (January 17, 2003) - The Humane Farming Association (HFA) today strongly urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use more humane methods to kill the millions of chickens and other birds whose southern California flocks have become infected www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15029
created on 2003-01-17
Philippines asks Iran to lower tariff on bananas Philippines (January 17, 2003) - The Philippines is asking Iran to lower its tariff on Philippine bananas, access into Iranian market of Philippine products, and the employment of Filipino workers and seafarers, Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas Ople said. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15030
created on 2003-01-17
Raw food gaining popularity Canada (January 17, 2003) - Dietitians are warning people about jumping into the latest food trend, the raw food diet.
Several celebrities have praised the diet regime that's mainly about eating vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. Nothing is cooked www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15031
created on 2003-01-17
US bows to WTO ruling US (January 17, 2003) - World Trade Organisation (WTO) judges have ruled against Washington in a politically charged anti-dumping case that could stoke transatlantic trade tensions. Although subsequently joined by other countries, it was the 15-nation www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15032
created on 2003-01-17
Korean whiskey sales last year see double digit growth Korea (January 17, 2003) - Whiskey sales last year saw double digit growth compared to the previous year despite the economic slow down, business sources said Tuesday.
The sources said the sale of whiskey last year amounted to 3,538,6128 boxes, up 11.9 www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15033
created on 2003-01-17
Fatty diet may affect children's growth process US (January 17, 2003) - Researchers studying the effects of fatty diets on puppies say their results could help further understanding of how these fats contribute to ageing and development of human diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15034
created on 2003-01-17
Raisio sells Carlshamn ice cream unit Finland (January 17, 2003) - Finland’s Raisio group has agreed to sell its Swedish ice cream unit Carlshamn Mejeri to the Ahus Glas company for an undisclosed sum.
The ice cream business had a turnover of around €15 million in 2001, but was www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15035
created on 2003-01-17
Cheese packaging extends shelf life Denmark (January 17, 2003) - The shelf-life of cheeses may triple from the present 2-3 months up to 9 months, with the help of a new concept. The advancement has come about thanks to improvements in packaging techniques which have been developed by a team www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15036
created on 2003-01-17
Cattle fed plums to produce leaner beef Japan (January 17, 2003) - Famous in Japan as a hangover cure, Ume – Japanese plums – are now being fed to prime cattle to produce what is claimed to be a less fatty beef. Produced in the Kansai region, Osaka Ume Beef is aimed at rivalling the nation’s www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15037
created on 2003-01-17
Prawn fishermen fined for price-rigging Netherlands (January 17, 2003) - Sixteen prawn companies have been fined for rigging the North Sea prawn catch and fixing prices. The Dutch competition authority NMa has fined the companies €13.8m (US$14.6m). The companies include eight Dutch prawn www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15039
created on 2003-01-17
Fatty diet may affect children's growth process US (January 17, 2003) - Researchers studying the effects of fatty diets on puppies say their results could help further understanding of how these fats contribute to ageing and development of human diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15040
created on 2003-01-17
Sustainable agriculture in Havana Cuba (January 17, 2003) - “We enjoy doing this work because we benefit from living in the city, but we also get to get our hands in the soil every day,” said Miguel, director of Vivero Organobonico de Alamar, a cooperatively run urban farm in Havana, www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15041
created on 2003-01-17
Alarm over common toxin Norway (January 17, 2003) - The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) claims that dangerous toxins similar to PCBs are leaking from common electrical items. Tests from garbage dumps, cod and mussels revealed widespread presence of the toxins in www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15042
created on 2003-01-17
Organic price rises contained in Italy Italy (January 17, 2003) - Research from Italian agency Eurispes shows that Italian food prices rose 29% in the year since the introduction of the Euro. During the same period organic fruit and vegetable prices rose only 5-6% according to data from the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15043
created on 2003-01-17
Pilot organic farming project in Croatia Croatia (January 17, 2003) - Naturland has a pilot project for the promotion of organic farming in Croatia as part of an extensive UN program for the rehabilitation of former military zones.
Organic farming is seen as one way of creating new www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15044
created on 2003-01-17
School meals health warning Britain (January 17, 2003) - School meals provide poor quality food that doesn't meet the Government's own guidelines for children's nutrition, according to an organic food expert.
Speaking at the Soil Association's National Conference, Lizzie Vann www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15045
created on 2003-01-17
Merger creates world wine giant US (January 17, 2003) - The world's largest wine firm has been created following a mega-merger of Australian and US drinks firms.
Constellation Brands of the US agreed to pay Aus$10.5 for each BRL Hardy share, valuing the Adelaide firm at www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15046
created on 2003-01-17
Organic food co-op aims to keep prices low US (January 17, 2003) - A new collective in Edmonton will nurture the local organic food market by making it more affordable.
SimpleFood Organic Collective will be a co-op, buying in bulk from area producers and cutting the cost of buying www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15047
created on 2003-01-17
Ugandan cattle clashes leave 30 dead Uganda (January 17, 2003) - Fighting between rival tribesmen in a remote area of north-eastern Uganda has left dozens of people dead.
The clashes erupted on Sunday when ethnic Pian Karamojong attacked ethnic Bokora in a bid to steal their cattle, army www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15048
created on 2003-01-17
Beer drinkers carry the can Australia (January 17, 2003) - It’s enough to make a grown man cry into his beer - the price of the amber fluid will rise next month yet again.
Cartons of beer are set to increase by $1 while Crown Lager drinkers will be slugged an extra $1.50 a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15049
created on 2003-01-17
MP families linked to tainted rice allegations Bangkok (January 20, 2003) - The wife of one Thai Rak Thai Party MP and the brother of another were allowed to participate in the rice-price intervention scheme before they had contracted to do so, an opposition MP said yesterday. Democrat MP Alongkorn www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15055
created on 2003-01-20
Gov't to urge Australia to ease crop restrictions Bangkok (January 20, 2003) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is to call on Australia to ease restrictions governing the import of agricultural produce, the governor of the Office of Agricultural Standards and Inspection said today. Mr www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15056
created on 2003-01-20
Chavez warns of more food seizures Venezuela (January 20, 2003) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has warned that the military will continue to seize food and drinks from warehouses to alleviate shortages caused by a seven-week nationwide stoppage. He also said he was taking legal steps www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15057
created on 2003-01-20
Animal rights activists remove sign from McDonald's India India (January 20, 2003) - Animal rights activists in western India Saturday removed a sign in a McDonald's restaurant that said no beef products were used in food preparation.
Activists from the All-Religion Animal Lovers' Organization said www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15058
created on 2003-01-20
