MLBA Issue 14: April / May 2010
MARKET FOCUS
Nowhere is meat demand growing faster than in Asia, yet the region's investment needs to defy generalisation. Some locales, such as India, are domestically oriented; others like Thailand have always been export-driven. Then there's China, which is both domestic and export-driven at the same time.
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China-Asean Free Trade Agreement: Tremendous engine to boost bilateral investment and trade |
The China-Asean Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was launched as scheduled on January 1, 2010, a motion which will
see more than 90% or over 7,000 prodÂucts traded between China and the ten Asean member countries at zero tariffs.
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Genetics to bring forth prolific swine breeds in the Philippines |
Despite swine being a major agro-industry in the Philippines, the development of pig genetics in the country is yet to
reach its potential. Proof of which is poor herd health and husbandry as well as inadequate nutrition of the animals
particularly among backyard-raised hogs.
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Thailand: Selling an old idea fresh to the world |
Probably a surprise to many, Thailand is already the world's number one exporter of natural and organic products, says
the country'sOffice of Agricultural Affairs. Its organic exports are varied whichinclude fruits, vegetables, rice and now -
livestock.
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Hendrix Genetics: Providing a reliable package of genetic improvements |
Previously focused on providing premium quality chicken to Saudi Arabia, Radwa Food Production Company now
expands to broader markets, ushered by its vision to become the biggest and most successful food company in the
Middle East.
| INDUSTRY |
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San Miguel Foods sees 20% increase in chicken exports; Hormel seeks expansion for Chinese market; China's Yuhe
completes construction of breeder farm; Immunovaccine Inc signs licensing deal with Pfizer to develop vaccine;
Sanofi-aventis and Merck to create a global leader in animal health.
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New Products |
Gainco introduces QA system for poultry processing; Aquentium introduces safe antimicrobial poultry processing
technology.
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Movers |
Hubbard appoints new Technical Service Manager North America; Smithfield Foods appoints first chief sustainability officer.
| LIVESTOCK HEALTH |
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Capacity of the bovine intestinal mucus and its components to support E. coli growth |
Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of human food products is a major concern for the beef industry. To control
contamination in the food chain, it is essential to understand how this pathogen is able to grow and compete with other
bacteria in the gastrointestinal tracts of cattle.
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Over the last twenty years, newly developed chemical sensor systems, also known as electronic noses, have made
odour analysis possible. These systems involve various types of electronic chemical gas sensors with partial specificity,
as well as suitable statistical methods enabling the recognition of complex odours.
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MEAT & LIVESTOCK Business Asia talked to Pawan Kumar of Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory, Rabo India
Finance Ltd, on his views on the impressive growth of India's poultry sector and some factors pulling it back.
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