OIE deems all U.S. beef safe; age ceiling to be urged lifted. The United States will probably press Japan to ease its import conditions on U.S. beef now that a panel of the World Organization for Animal Health has decided to categorize the U.S. as a country that can export beef regardless of cattle age. [News Source]

South Korea, U.S. reach partial deal on free trade (Reuters via Yahoo! News) South Korean and U.S. negotiators have reached partial deals for a free trade pact, Seoul's trade ministry said on Sunday, but agreement on opening up the hotly contested automobile and agricultural markets remained elusive. [News Source]

Whole Foods to set up shop in London (Houston Chronicle) Austin-based natural foods giant Whole Foods Market plans to open a flagship store in central London in June as the first step in what could become a major expansion overseas. [News Source]