All news articles for July 2019

Food seized by DAERA officials at Northern Irish airports

ASF-contaminated meat seized in Northern Ireland

By Aidan Fortune

The Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reiterated warnings about the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF) following the seizure of pork containing DNA fragments of the disease.

New Danish Crown CFO appointed

New Danish Crown CFO appointed

By Aidan Fortune

Pork producer Danish Crown has announced Ole Vesterbæk as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Global trade hitting Welsh meat industry

Global trade hitting Welsh meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

An analysis of market prices for lamb, beef and pork in Wales has shown that both local and global factors are having a “substantial and complex influence”.

The UK's PHWC has outlined its wins over the past two years

Pig health strategy unveiled

By Aidan Fortune

The UK’s Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) has launched its latest biennial report, outlining its priorities for the next two years.

ZM Henryk Kania is seeking funding to help relaunch production

ZM Henryk Kania seeks funding to relaunch production

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania has announced it is seeking funds of between PLN25m (€5.9m) and PLN50m (€11.8m) with the aim of relaunchig production activities during its restructuring process.

The EU and Canada have come to a zoning arrangement over ASF

Canada and EU agree ASF system

By Aidan Fortune

The EU and Canada have agreed to an African Swine Fever (ASF) zoning arrangement to allow for safe trade in the event of an outbreak of the disease.

Sparc's Hera system has helped Avara halve waste on one of its production lines

Avara targets waste with automated system

By Gwen Ridler

Poultry processor Avara Foods has halved wastage on one of its production lines, thanks to a new automated system provided by machinery supplier Sparc.

Irish farmers have criticised processors and retailers on the disparity in lamb prices

Irish farmers slam lamb retail prices

By Aidan Fortune

The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has accused processors and retailers of keeping margins to themselves at the expense of its members.

The planned closure of Foyle's Cookstown site has put 82 jobs at risk

Meat plant closure puts 82 jobs at risk

By Gwen Ridler

More than 80 jobs are at risk at a meat processing facility in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, after the owner announced plans to close the site next month.

Russia's exports of poultry meat to China is tipped to rise over the next five years

Russia to expand poultry exports to China

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian poultry exports to China are expected to grow over the next five years, with total value tipped to reach $814m per annum by 2024, according to KPMG.

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Clean label additive can replace sulfites in prawns

By Niamh Michail

Argentinian supplier DPAustral has developed an additive that prevents melanosis in prawns and other crustaceans, allowing manufacturers to tap into the global trend for sulfite-free products, it says.

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