Pig/Poultry
Hong Kong's food safety authority said that imports of poultry products from areas across a number of European countries have been suspended.
Beef
Irish beef exports will be allowed continued access to Hong Kong despite the suspension of beef exports to China.
Rural Life
Hong Kong officials have said that a pet dog belonging to an owner with novel coronavirus had repeatedly tested 'weak positive' for the virus.
A number of cattle felt like fodder of a different fare - stopping by at a supermarket in Hong Kong recently.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed met with some of the top chefs in Hong Kong at the ‘East Meats West’ competition today.
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed ended his trade mission to China by meeting the Director of Agriculture in Hong Kong, Dr. S.F. Leung.
As Irish attempts to secure full market access for beef in China continue, Bord Bia is intensifying its efforts at SIAL China in Shanghai.
Prospects for EU exports of meat to Hong Kong have been given a boost this week following an agreement on measures to simplify certification requirements.
Agri Politics
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan, is on an official visit to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Indonesia with EU agri-food producers this week.
