CFIA: New Certification Process for the Import of Meat and Poultry Products From the US Effective June 13

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have worked closely together to implement the US’s Public Health Inspection system (PHIS) for the issuance of export certificates from the United States to Canada with digital signatures.

U.S. Fresh Vegetable Imports From Mexico and Canada Continue to Surge

The United States receives fresh vegetables from more than 125 different countries, but most imports originate from Mexico and Canada. In 2020, Mexico accounted for 77 percent of U.S. fresh vegetable import volume, and Canada represented 11 percent. An analysis of domestic census and trade data shows Mexican and Canadian producers have dominated the U.S. import market by offering protected culture—or greenhouse—imports as well as organic options, which increased choices for consumers.

United Fresh Introduces Webinar Series Focused on Produce Import & Export Regulations

United Fresh Produce Association has developed a six-part webinar series designed to inform companies of the regulatory issues affecting international trade of produce products imported into and exported from the United States.

China Eyes US Poultry, Pork Imports in Trade Talks: Sources

China would likely lift a ban on U.S. poultry as part of a trade deal and may buy more pork to meet a growing supply deficit, but it is not willing to allow a prohibited growth drug used in roughly half the U.S. hog herd, two sources with knowledge of the negotiations said.