http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Tokyo-based Itochu Corporation has acquired a 33.4 percent stake in HyLife Group Holdings Ltd., based in La Broquerie, Manitoba -- one of Canada's leading integrated pork companies. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160113/japan___canadian_pork_investment_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The pizza chain’s stores in Japan sell a large pizza with Kobe beef, a delicacy in the country, for 5,800 yen (about US$66). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160113/japan___kobe_beef_on_pizza_.aspx drovers.com Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Major business lobbies in Japan on Monday backed the efforts of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to revive the faltering economy and urged him to commit to a Pacific-wide free trade deal. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140113/japan___trade_agreements_and_change_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT This drop is attributed to the reduced intake of frozen Australian meat, Meat and Livestock Australia have reported. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080113/japan___drop_in_meat_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The government decided to expand the country-of-origin labeling rules to include more agricultural and fishery products sold at restaurants as part of efforts to enhance the right of consumers to choose the food they eat, officials said. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/281212/japan___cool_labelling_.aspx 5mpublishing Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won back the majority of seats in Lower house elections in Japan last week, with the new Prime Minister – the seventh in seven years – expected to be formally appointed on 26 December. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/261212/japan___politics_and_beef_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Meat: It's something that people around the world take for granted but maybe not for much longer. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/171212/japan___nonsense_ans_fearmongering_over_meat__.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan on Thursday exported to the United States its first-ever shipment of Kobe beef, according to media reports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101212/japan___the_kobe_beef_trade_.aspx meatingplace Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A press release from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) stated that it has suspended imports of beef products from Brazil, following the recent announcement of a positive BSE test. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/japan___ban_on_brazilian_beef_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A press release from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) stated that it has suspended imports of beef products from Brazil, following the recent announcement of a positive BSE test. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/201212/japan___ban_on_brazilian_beef_only__containers_a_year_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan has stopped importing beef from Brazil after the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) discovered a protein believed to cause bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a cow. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/japan___japan_are_always_over_cautious_on_bse_.aspx meatpoultry.com Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT McDonald’s is making significant strategic changes in Japan where the chain has seen a shift in consumer preference toward at-home dining. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/201212/japan___mcdonalds_home_delivery_in_.aspx beefcentral.com Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eight million copy circulation Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun reported recently that Japanese consumers appeared to have become less interested in BSE issues as positive cases across the world had declined, but deep-rooted concerns remained about the ability of the US to guarantee delivery of safe beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/201212/japan___consumers_still_wary_of_us_beef_with_good_cause_.aspx beefcentral.com Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan consumed 79,595 tonnes (boneless equivalent) of beef during October, up 4% year-on-year and the highest monthly volume since December 2011 (based on supply and demand data by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation of Japan). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/201212/japan___lift_in_beef_consumption_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan imported 47,020 tonnes swt of beef during October, with a decline in volumes from Australia (down 2% year-on-year to 28,403 tonnes swt) largely offset by an increase from the US (up 19% to 12,064 tonnes swt). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/121212/japan___rise_in_beef_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A possible change in Japanese import policy concerning beef has the potential to create more income for Idaho beef producers, officials in Idaho said. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101212/japan___us_beef_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tight supplies from both Australia and the US kept imported frozen beef prices firm in the Japanese wholesale market during November, while demand from end-users remained relatively slow. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051212/japan___beef_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda will approve an ¥880 billion emergency plan Friday to boost the stagnant economy, forging the second extra spending package in two months, officials said Tuesday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051212/japan___government_stimulus_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan on Thursday stopped importing beef from a U.S. meat plant after American authorities failed to confirm that beef from the plant without proper documents met Japan's safety requirements on the U.S. origin, the health and farm ministries said. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061212/japan___us_beef_plant_banned_on_technicality_.aspx drovers.com Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan exported 82 tonnes swt of beef (predominantly high quality Japanese Wagyu) during September 2012 - valued at 473.5 million yen (A$5.85 million, or approximately A$71 per kilo). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/271112/japan___beef_exports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan has commenced the formal process of receiving comments from the Japanese public on BSE counter-measures (both domestic and imports). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/271112/japan___innocent_ignorance_over_bse__thanks_to_the_west_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Recent financial reports from major fast food chains in Japan revealed very tough trading conditions in the foodservice sector, with many businesses reviewing their strategies in order adapt to rapidly changing consumer preferences. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/211112/japan___beef_for_the_fast_food_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the September quarter shrank 0.9% on the previous quarter, largely due to sluggish exports and weak domestic spending, according to the Japanese Government. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/211112/japan___finaaaances_not_too_hot.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Total sales for the Japanese foodservice sector during September grew 3.6% year-on-year, assisted by unusually hot weather and higher numbers of weekends and holidays compared with 2011. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071112/japan___lift_in_retaurant_sales_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The eight million copy circulation Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun reported recently that Japanese consumers appeared to have become less interested in BSE issues as positive cases across the world had declined, but deep-rooted concerns remained about the ability of the US to guarantee delivery of safe beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071112/japan___grve_concerns_over_us_beef_.aspx beefcentral.com Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thick-cut pork chops and roasts are a staple of the American dinner table, but thinly sliced meats are more the standard for chefs and homemakers in Japan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/121112/japan___us_pork_inports_.aspx usmef.org Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan already is the top value market for US pork, but the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is targeting growth opportunities for branded and thick-cut products in two new initiatives designed to increase sales of American pork. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091112/japan___usmef_pork_promotion_.aspx usmef.org Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan imported 13,083 tonnes swt of beef from the US during September, 13% greater than a year ago, despite higher import prices (data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071112/japan___usa_prostituting_the_beef__market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan is set to enter the final phase of easing restrictions on beef imports from the United States and other Western nations following a report from the Food Safety Commission on Oct. 22. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/311012/japan___easing_us_beef_import_restrictions_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A stimulus package worth more than ¥400 billion is being prepared to spur the economy as the recovery from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami slows, government sources said. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/011112/japan___government_stimulus.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT While beef consumption in Japan has not yet recovered to the pre-BSE levels of 2003, the number of casual eateries that provide beef menus has increased significantly in recent years, assisting demand for Australian beef in Japan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/231012/japan___beef_sales_on_the_increase_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Beef exports from Japan’s Fukushima prefecture will resume for the first time in more than a year, according to RTT News. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/221012/japan___beef_exports_.aspx meatpoultry.com Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Surging US beef prices in 2012 may carry into next year, effectively limiting Japan’s prospective imports in 2013 resulting in a stable level of Japan’s overall beef consumption. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181012/japan___us_beef_prices_being_inflated_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Although, Japan’s pork market enjoyed a high level of imports and consumption in the past, this may no longer be the case. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/171012/japan___the_pork_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan consumed 78,895 tonnes (boneless equivalent) of beef during August, up 12% on last year and the highest monthly volume this year, according to supply and demand data released by Japan’s Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/161012/japan___retail_beef_trade_firms_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan imported 57,315 tonnes swt of beef during August, the highest monthly volume since July 2005. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/151012/japan___lift_in_beef_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT When a team of Japan's finest chefs goes head-to-head with more than 1,000 chefs from around the world starting this week in Erfurt, Germany, it will be relying on U.S. beef to bring home the gold medal. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/111012/japan___japans_olympic_chefs_chooses_us_subsidised_beef_for_intl_contest.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The International Exhibition of Culinary Art 2012 is a world-class event held every four years, in which more than 1,000 cooks and confectioners from 33 countries compete for medals and the Olympic championship title. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091012/japan___us_beef_promotion_.aspx usmef.org Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A very steamy summer, with above average temperatures nationally, had a big influence on Japanese consumption trends during August. Retail food sales declined by 3.1% year-on-year, as consumers ate out more often, preferring a quick meal at a causal eatery or cold drinks at an outdoor venue. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/021012/japan___the_beef_trade_slows.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT McDonald's Japan has decided to bring the rest of the world to Japan via fast food. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240912/japan___mcdonalds_quotaussie_deli_sandwichquot_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT As Japan and France move away from nuclear energy, is it the endgame for nuclear proponents? As the world slouches into the 21st century, one of the global economic realities is that more and more developing nations, much less the "First World," are competing for fossil fuel resources whose production is rising more slowly than demand. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250912/japan_steps_away_from_nuclear_power.aspx OilPrice.com Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT While the current import protocols only allows imports of US beef from cattle younger than 21 months of age, the alterations will see this lifted to younger than 31 months, effectively increasing the volume of US beef that is eligible to be exported to Japan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180912/japan___easing_us_beef_import_regulations_.aspx MLA.com Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The staff meal - or "family dinner" - tends to vary widely from restaurant to restaurant and even from night to night. But a recent meal at Social House will no doubt linger in the minds of employees. That's because it was A-5 Kobe beef, straight from Japan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280912/japan___kobe_beef_for_usa_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT As Snacktaku's embedded emissary in Asia, I take snack sampling very seriously. Snackology is an extremely important field, and one must continuously consume greasy or sweet (or both) treats in the name of study and research. That said, I missed the French sandwich and ate only half of the Indian one (my kid ate the other half; it was okay!). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/190912/japan___mcdonalds_quotaussie_deli_sandwichquot.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the Japanese wholesale market this week, the trade noted easing demand for US chilled beef, with the summer grilling season slowly coming to an end. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270912/japan___us_beef_in_demand.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT With their own domestic demand for high value Wagyu beef suffering due to sluggish consumer demand, Japanese processors have been exploring opportunities in various overseas markets, including the Middle East. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260912/japan___wagyu_beef_exports.aspx MLA.com Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japanese consumption of imported beef during July declined 7% year-on-year, to 40,732 tonnes. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/190912/japan____drop_in_beef_imports_.aspx MLA.com Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sushi’s popularity continues to grow worldwide, but its origins in Japan are endangered. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180912/japan___fish_farming_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The average value of beef purchased by Japanese households during July 2012 declined by 1.1% year-on-year, to 262.5 yen/100grams, while purchase volumes increased 2.6% to 522 grams, according to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/japan___a_look_at_beef_prices_.aspx MLA.com Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japan imported 50,303 tonnes swt of beef in July, with shipments from the US increasing in both volume (up 18% year-on-year) and value (up 38%), according to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/japan___more_us_beef_imported_.aspx MLA.com Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT