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Chilean per capita meat consumption has doubled in the last two decades http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160112/chile___domestic_meat_comsumption_doubles_.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Piñera and Mujica committed to expand their countries Antarctic efforts http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/310112/chile___uruguay_and_chile_the_best_of_mates.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In December the Public Prosecutors Office (FNE) accused APA and three poultry companies of collaborating together to control poultry meat prices. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260112/chile___poultry_price_fixing.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Piñera and Mujica committed to expand their countries Antarctic efforts http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240112/chile___uruguay_and_chile_the_best_of_mates___.aspx MercoPress.com Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chile buries seven fire-fighters; strong suspicion of criminal intent in forest http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160112/chile___fire_fighters_killed_in_buss_fires.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Central and South America are among 2011’s most rapid-growth regions for US meat exports. US beef and pork exports have already achieved new annual records with two months left of this year still to be posted. Even stronger results are expected next year by the US Meat Export Federation, thanks, in part, to recently ratified trade agreements with Colombia and Panama. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/050112/chile___buying_us_beef.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Poultry price fixing alleged in Chile http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/221211/chile___poultry_price_fixing.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Halal industry is a fast emerging business in the world, attracting both Muslims and non Muslims, especially non Muslims due to realising the importance of halal food. As expert have opined that they are safer, hygienic, nutritious, having high quality and reliability. Halal food is consumed not only by 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, but also by at least 500 million non-Muslims, which shows that there is a big scope to enter in the halal food industry, to tap the world market. It is estimated that the annual halal food and non food products market is about $2.1 trillion of which about $80 billion is being exploited, which is 5 per cent of total trade of agri-food products. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/121211/chile___the_halal_meat_and_food_market_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Chilean government export development agency, Prochile, is to hold a meeting in London to attract UK pig companies to invest in the country http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141211/chile___uk_pork_investment.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chile requests extradition of former US Army officer allegedly involved in the 1973 killing of two US citizens. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/041211/chile___henry_kissinger_in_the_gun_sights_for_war_crimes.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Looking at the size of the breakdown of the inventory for September 2011-breeding stock was around 48.1 million and total on farm inventory was around 465.57 million (as compared to August at 47.86 million and total on farm inventory was about 461.42 million. This also shows growth since May 2011 — breeding stock was around 47.1 million and total on farm inventory was about 453 million head). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/171111/china___the_pork_market.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT SAGARPA reported that agriculture and livestock exports from January to September reached $16.819 billion in September. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101111/chile___farm_exports_on_the_rise.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Residents of Chongqing said they will continue to shop in Wal-Mart despite the labeling scandal because they get value for money in their purchases. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101111/china___wal_mart_apologizes.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Strong beef demand in preparation for Chile's national day celebrations coupled with tight South American supplies resulted in a 247 per cent month-on-month rise in Australian beef exports to Chile in July, totalling 2041 tonnes shipped weight (swt). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280911/chile___big_demand_for_beef.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT STRONG beef demand in preparation for Chile's national day celebrations coupled with tight South American supplies resulted in a 247 per cent month-on-month rise in Australian beef exports to Chile in July, totalling 2041 tonnes shipped weight (swt). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290811/chile___increased_demand_for_beef_to_replace_argentine_supplies_.aspx MLA.com Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shareholders of Chile's largest white meat and fresh foods producer, Agrosuper approved a capital increase and an initial public offering for a 15% stake to boost its expansion plans. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060911/chile___white_meat_production.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Recent studies on Chile’s eating habits reveal that more and more Chileans are forgoing home-cooked meals for fast food—namely hamburgers and hot dogs, according to a report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/050911/chile___chasing_fast_food.aspx 5mpublishing Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pinochet’s regime official victims’ list increased by 9.800 to 40.018. For those who don't know it was the CIA and the US government that brought this t-rd (rymes with herd) to power. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200811/chile___how_can_henry_kissenger_sleep_the_low_life_bastard.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shareholders of Chile's largest white meat and fresh foods producer, Agrosuper approved a capital increase and an initial public offering for a 15% stake to boost its expansion plans. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110811/chile___white_meat_production.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT DuPont and AquaChile announced a partnership that will join together the collective innovation and aquaculture expertise of the companies to sustainably raise fish and provide nutritious protein for a growing population. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120811/chile___fish_farming.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chile's Sernac consumer rights authority and incoming Economy Minister Pablo Longueira served retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s (WMT) local unit a class-action lawsuit for irregularities regarding how it reports clients to credit-reporting agency Dicom. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120811/chile___wal_mart_in_trouble.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Chilean Securities and Insurance Supervisor (SVS) announced on Wednesday that it would be pressing charges against more than a dozen executives at Chilean retail giant La Polar. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090811/chile___charges_against_british_auditor_in_major_chilean_retail_scandal.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Chilean Securities and Insurance Supervisor (SVS) announced on Wednesday that it would be pressing charges against more than a dozen executives at Chilean retail giant La Polar. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180711/chile___charges_against_british_auditor_in_major_chilean_retail_scandal.aspx MercoPress.com Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean beef imports during the period July to June in 2010-11 remained relatively stable, rising three per cent year-on-year to 128,658 tonnes swt (ODEPA). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140711/chile___beef_imports_steady_.aspx MLA.com Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A week’s ago volcanic eruptions in Chile’s South have crippled the fresh-water fishing industry there and potentially threaten the cattle industry, too. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130611/chile___volcanic_eruption_devastates_threatens_cattle_and_sheep_.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Millions of farm-salmon in south Chile moved because of the volcanic eruption http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140611/chile___salmon_farming_hit_by_volcano_ash_.aspx MercoPress.com Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The trade deal with China is the culmination of a long process of trade liberalisation that has been developed since 2004 by the Association of Pork Producers in Chile, ASPROCER, together with the Agricultural and Livestock Service, SAG, and the Ministry of Agriculture. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270511/chile___pork_exports_to_china.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean beef imports during the fiscal year to April (July 2010 - April 2011) increased 2% year-on-year, to 110,499 tonnes swt (ODEPA). However, imports for the period were at a considerably higher average price of US$5,706/tonne (CIF) - the result of the US$ depreciation, and robust demand and competition for tight global beef supplies from other markets. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200511/chile___beef_imports_up_.aspx MLA.com Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chile hopes that South Korea will speed up the opening of its beef market to the South American country since it is mutually beneficial, Santiago's visiting farm minister said Wednesday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130511/chile___beef_and_pork_to_korea.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Daley discusses Chile's lifting of its 30-month cattle age restriction on U.S. beef imports. This move is expected to have a positive impact on export activity, as Chile has recently developed into our most promising beef market in South America. U.S. beef exports to Chile more than tripled last year to $6.2 million, while Chile's total beef imports from all sources topped $700 million. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/210411/chile___us_beef_back_on_the_menu.aspx usmef.org Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chile recently lifted its 30-month cattle age restriction on US beef imports. This move is expected to have a positive impact on export activity, as Chile has recently developed into the US’s most promising beef market in South America, said Erin Daley, US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) economist. US beef exports to Chile more than tripled last year to $6.2 million, while Chile's total beef imports from all sources topped $700 million. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220411/chile___buying_us_beef_again_.aspx meatpoultry.com Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that U.S. producers are now eligible to ship a larger array of U.S. beef and beef products to Chile. The market opening in Chile follows months of bilateral meetings between officials from the Chilean government, USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. President Obama recently visited Chile to meet with Chilean leaders to discuss how the United States can create jobs in America by deepening our economic relationship and expanding exports to South America. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120411/chile___more_us_beef_being_imported.aspx usda.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT After several years of lobbying, US officials have convinced Chile to lift all remaining BSE-related restrictions on US beef imports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070411/chile___door_open_for_us_beef_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. beef producers can now ship a wider range of U.S. beef products to Chile, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110411/chile___doors_open_for_usbeef_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT US producers are now eligible to ship a larger array of US beef and beef products to Chile, following months of bilateral meetings between officials from the Chilean government, US Department of Agriculture and the Office of the US Trade Representative. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290311/chile___more_us_beef_to_be_imported.aspx meatpoultry.com Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean sheepmeat exports for 2010 increased 19% year-on-year, to 6,868 tonnes swt, mainly the result of increasing demand from the EU. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140311/chile___lamb_exports_increase___.aspx MLA.com Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean beef imports during 2010 rose 9% year-on-year, to 158,818 tonnes swt, fuelled by a stronger economy and increased beef demand, despite higher beef prices. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180211/chile___beef_imports_up__to__tonnes.aspx MLA.com Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Strong demand for Chilean lamb; exports reach 32 million USD in 2010 Chilean lamb and mutton 2010 exports mostly from Magallanes Region in the extreme south of the country increased 17% over the previous year according to the country’s Agriculture Studies and Policies Office, Odepa. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160211/chile___strong_demand_for_lamb_exports_.aspx MercoPress.com Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture in Chile is a strategically important sector. The objective is to make Chile part of the 10 largest food exporters in the world by 2015. At the moment Chile is round about No:17. From the beginning of this century food export increased by an average of 12% annually to 9.4 billion euro in 2008. Further processing and surplus values are central in the policy. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170111/chile___bigger_and_better_farming.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean ovine exports poised to set a new record: 50 million USD in 2010 Chilean lamb and mutton exports are expected to total over 50 million US dollars in 2010, the highest ever, according to “Ovine Consortium” in its latest Ovine Indicators publication where it analyzes the industry’s performance and future both domestically and at international level. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110111/chile___record_sheep_exports_.aspx MercoPress.com Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT As a result of the cold front affecting Europe, Chile’s Sociedad Punta de Lobos (SPL) —salt producer and exporter—is working at full capacity to export salt destined primarily for Belgium, Holland, Germany and France. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130111/chile___chile_cant_keep_up_with_demand_for_salt_from_frozen_europe.aspx MercoPress.com Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean Senate drafts bill to combat illegal fishing in Antarctic convergence area The Chilean Senate Committee on Fisheries approved the project that modifies the Fisheries Law and severe establishes penalties for illegal catches in the Antarctic convergence area. The next step is a vote on the floor that seems secured given the committee’s outcome. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110111/chile___illewgal_fishing_.aspx MercoPress.com Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean wine industry booming: sales up 10% and exports 11.7% Between Jan and Oct 2010, 83 of the top 100 Chilean wineries increased their sales of bottled wine. According to figures from Wines of Chile, 68 of these wineries increased sales by more than 10%. Exports have increased by 11.7% compared to figures during the same period in 2009. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040111/chile___wine_exports_jump_.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean ovine exports poised to set a new record: 50 million USD in 2010 http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/291210/chile___a_leading_lamb_and_mutton_exporter_today_.aspx MercoPress.com Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The National Agriculture Society (SNA) this week predicted 2 to 4% growth in 2011 for Chile’s agriculture-based industries, compared to this current year’s dismal 1.9% growth. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040111/chile___chilean_farmers_predict_agriculture_upturn_for__.aspx MercoPress.com Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chilean Senators warn about ‘social impact’ of cheap US dollar for farm areas Senators representing agricultural parts of Chile strongly criticized the Central Bank and President Sebastian Piñera this week for turning a deaf ear to the “social, cultural and economic problems” created by the falling value of the US dollar, now hovering at 470 pesos to the dollar. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040111/chile___farmers_concerns_over_currency_rates_.aspx MercoPress.com Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT FONTERRA and Nestlé are planning a joint venture for chilled and liquid dairy products in Chile by combining their local subsidiaries, Soprole and Nestlé Chile in a new 50/50 owned entity. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141210/chile___fonterra_and_nestl_to_form_chilean_joint_venture_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The egg industry in Chile is concentrated, with 11 companies producing 60 per cent of commercial egg production. Out of a total of 147 companies that produce eggs, 136 have more than 1,000 laying hens. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/011210/chile___poultry_industry_problems_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chile's mackerel quota to be slashed http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/291110/chile___fish_quota_cut_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chile's poultry industry is highly concentrated, both geographically and in the number of producers. In 2009, 96.4 per cent of production came from just three regions: Valparaiso, Metropolitana and Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins. Almost 58 per cent of broilers were produced in LB O'Higgins; over 76 per cent of turkeys were produced in Coquimbo y Valparaiso; and 38 per cent of broilers and 21 per cent of turkeys were produced in Metropolitana. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/231110/chile___the_poultry_industry_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT