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July 02, 2010

According to a notice issued Thursday (July 1) by FSIS, the current Russia beef certificate may be used until the new certificates are available. There is a delay in the availability of Russia pork certificates, but they will be ready for distribution on July 2. Exporters should check with their inspector to be sure an order has been placed for new certificates.

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June 25, 2010

Both FSIS and Russia’s Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service (VPSS) consider July 1, 2010, to be the issuance date, rather than a port arrival date, for the new certificate. Therefore, beginning July 1, the new certificate must be issued for all pork shipments to Russia.

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June 25, 2010

Effective June 22, Russia has suspended imports of beef variety meat from Brazil. The suspension does not appear to be region or plant-specific, covering all beef variety meat from Brazil.

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Citrus

Oranges

Navel oranges are available from November through May, with peak supplies in January, February and March. Navel oranges are easy to spot in your produce aisle-they're the ones with the button formation opposite the stem end. Considered the world's finest orange for eating, navels are seedless, and they peel and segment easily. Valencia oranges-often called summer oranges-are actually available from February through October, with peak supplies in May, June and July. Valencia oranges are small to medium sized, and they may have a few seeds. They are usually thin-skinned. If you're craving sweet and flavorful fresh OJ, squeeze some Valencias. You'll get lots of juice from each one!

Lemons

Fresh lemons are available all year. Bright yellow, tart and tangy, lemons are a versatile element of today's healthy diet.