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ANALYSIS: EU Committee Votes to Ban Brazilian Poultry Imports from September 2026
A European Union committee comprising experts from member states voted on May 12, 2026, to ban imports of Brazilian poultry starting September 3, due to the use of antimicrobial substances for growth promotion in livestock. The decision to remove Brazil from the list of countries recognized as complying with EU food safety standards comes shortly after the provisional entry into force of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement on May 1, involving the European Union and the Mercosur member states of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay...
The Retail Rundown: A Season of Plenty, Except for Turkey
For retailers, this year’s holiday season is shaping up to be one of plenty. The National Retail Federation (NRF) projects November and December sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, underscoring consumers’ continued spending power.
“American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally strong and continue to drive U.S. economic activity,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
While foodservice outlets are poised to capture consumer traffic on hectic days, retail prepared foods and frozen entrées are well-positioned to compete for at-home dining occasions as shoppers seek convenient, time-saving meal solutions...
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