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theconversation.comscience2 hrs ago
Scotland offers £2m to independent pig farmers but excludes those tied to abattoirs
The Scottish government introduced a £2m emergency package for independent pig farmers facing losses from low wholesale pork prices triggered by an African Swine Fever outbreak in Spain. The aid applies retrospectively from March through August and excludes producers linked to ab…
vancouversun.comworld41 days ago
Border Agents Seize Pork, Chicken and Mango Pulp at Laredo Crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a vehicle carrying 40 kilograms of pork, nearly 6 kilograms of raw chicken and 11 kilograms of mango pulp at the Laredo port of entry. All items were destroyed and the driver was fined $1,000.
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marketwatch.compolitics62 days ago
Justice Department Reaches Proposed Settlement With Agri Stats in Antitrust Case
The Justice Department announced a proposed settlement with the Indiana-based data firm that requires it to share processor information with buyers. The case, originally filed by the Biden administration, targeted practices alleged to have allowed chicken, pork and turkey process…
ecns.cnworld64 days ago
South Korea's Board of Audit to Conduct Pre-Election Inspection of Civil Servants
The Board of Audit and Inspection will begin a three-week special inspection on Tuesday to enforce political neutrality among public servants ahead of the June 3 local elections. The probe will target deviations including unauthorized absences and unnecessary overseas trips. Yonh…
ibtimes.co.ukbusiness67 days ago
Frozen Pizzas and Other Products Recalled Over Possible Salmonella in Dairy Ingredients
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a health alert for multiple frozen pizzas and pork rinds sold at Walmart and Aldi due to potential salmonella contamination from recalled dairy products. The recall expanded on May 1, 2026, to include…
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UK Food Supplies Stable Amid Iran Conflict, Government Prepares Contingencies
The UK government is preparing for possible food shortages, including chicken and pork, by summer if the Iran war persists. Officials are particularly concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in carbon dioxide supply.
middleeastmonitor.comworld85 days ago
UK Prepares for CO2 Shortages from Strait of Hormuz Closure
A report indicates that UK supermarkets may experience shortages of chicken, pork, and other goods this summer due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is cited as a critical factor affecting carbon dioxide supplies essential for food production.
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USDA Issues Alert for Beef and Pork Products Due to Undeclared Sesame Allergen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert on Thursday for specific raw beef and pork products from Sky Ranch Meat LLC due to misbranding and an undeclared sesame allergen. The products were produced between December 1, 2025, and April…
Master Chef Karan / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)world91 days ago
MasterChef Spain Contestant Faces Elimination After Refusing to Cook Pork for Religious Reasons
Soko, a Muslim contestant on MasterChef Spain, refused to handle pork during a challenge due to her religious beliefs. The judges sent her to the elimination round, stating that participants must cook all ingredients. She avoided elimination in the episode, while the incident has…
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African Swine Fever Outbreak Affects Spain's Pork Industry and Exports
An outbreak of African Swine Fever was detected in a wild boar in Spain in late November, leading to import bans on Spanish pork by several countries including the US, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and South Africa. The virus has not spread to commercial pig farms, but pork prices have…