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Report says E.U. to lift ban on chicken imports from China

Mae-Ruay aims to boost exports

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Last Update: May 25, 2001

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Supplies of shrimp at Mahachai market have only increased slightly this week to 227 trucks per day, up from 218 per day last week. The market trend has mimicked last week's, with high supply levels recorded early in the week, decreasing later in the week. Full report [May 25, 2001]

Trading in rice has fallen further since last week, with little activity in Thailand, India, Pakistan or the U.S. Vietnam is continuing to enjoy strong exports - 17 vessels were loaded last week, while another 8 are set to be loaded in the coming week. Despite the lack of trading activity, prices remain steady on the whole. Full report [May 25, 2001]

Down (town) On The Farm
Ever wandered up and down the aisles of a supermarket and wondered why some lettuces are so expensive, while others are less than half the price? Well, the chances are the cheaper produce was grown locally using hydroponics.Full story [May 24, 2001]

FoodMarketExchange.com garnered a good deal of interest from South African businesses during the recent Thailand Exhibition 2001 held in South Africa earlier this month. Visitors to the show included high-ranking government officials, importers, traders and suppliers.

THAIFEX and THAIMEX in Bangkok
FoodMarketExchange.com is participating in Thailand International Food Exhibition 2001 (THAIFEX) and Thailand International Muslim Food Exhibition 2001 (THAIMEX) from May 30th to June 3rd, 2001 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC). More details

Shrimp Page	University unveils ferment for shrimp ponds, garbage treatment (May 25, 2001) Australians tuck in to more seafood (May 25, 2001)	Fruits Page	Zespri shows creditable first year balance (May 25, 2001) India, INIBAP team up to improve banana production (May 25, 2001)
Tuna Page	Integrated centers touted as a way of boosting seafood exports (May 25, 2001) Catch reduction efforts paying off for Philippines� tuna industry (May 25, 2001)	Vegetables Page	U.S. to keep an eye on Japan�s import curbs (May 24, 2001) French fruit and vegetable prices soar (May 23, 2001)
t> Chicken Page	Import bans on H.K. frozen chicken �out of proportion to health threat� (May 25, 2001) Brazil�s chicken exports surge 62% in April (May 25, 2001)	Rice Page	Rice consumption in Japan rises for first time in 5 years (May 25, 2001) Rice planting completed in southern provinces of Vietnam (May 25, 2001)

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