US decries ‘disinformation’ from Taiwan politicians over food safety of pork imports

The American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy, defended US exports to the island as being “safe,” after politicians protested a decision to allow imports of pork containing a leanness-enhancing additive, ractopamine. … Read More >US decries ‘disinformation’ from Taiwan politicians over food safety of pork imports

Taiwan lawmakers throw PIG GUTS during parliament session to protest meat imports from US (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Fistfights broke out in Taiwan’s legislature as opposition party lawmakers began throwing pig organs in protest against an upcoming policy change which will allow pork and beef imports from the US. … Read More >Taiwan lawmakers throw PIG GUTS during parliament session to protest meat imports from US (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

China defends quarantine measures on seafood imports from Australia, days after it halted timber shipment citing biohazard danger

In the latest escalation between Beijing and Canberra, Australian seafood and timber exports have become the new targets of Chinese customs inspections, as Australia raises “serious concerns” over potential future trade bans. … Read More >China defends quarantine measures on seafood imports from Australia, days after it halted timber shipment citing biohazard danger

Patriotic consumers in Poland were duped by store into buying Ukrainian cucumbers, Belgian carrots as home-grown, watchdog finds

A Polish supermarket chain has been caught mislabeling imported produce as home-grown, that country’s consumer watchdog has revealed. The violation might result in a fine of up to 10 percent of the company’s annual turnover. … Read More >Patriotic consumers in Poland were duped by store into buying Ukrainian cucumbers, Belgian carrots as home-grown, watchdog finds