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US reopens market to British beef after 24-year ban

The US is importing British beef for the first time after 24 years of imposed ban that started back in 1996 following an outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

US pork and beef exports decline in July, but 'on way to recovery'

US exports of both pork and beef declined in July compared with last year, even as production was "returning to near-normal levels", the US Meat and Export Federation (USMEF) said.

JBS second-quarter net profits almost two times higher than analysts' estimates

Brazilian-based meat packer JBS SA posted second quarter net profits close to two times higher compared to analysts' projections thanks to its strong beef and pork sectors in Brazil and the United States, Reuters reported.
US reopens market to British beef after 24-year ban
US pork and beef exports decline in July, but 'on way to recovery'
JBS second-quarter net profits almost two times higher than analysts' estimates
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