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Russian poultry production declines

Russian poultry production declines

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian poultry production shrank by 5.1% to 1.5 million tonnes (t) in the first five months of the year (January to May 2019), with frozen poultry production down by as much as 24% year-on-year.

Brazil beef exports to UAE boom

Brazil beef exports to UAE boom

By Paul Cochrane

Brazilian beef exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw an increase of 439.84% year-on-year in the first half of 2019, according to figures issued by the Dubai-based Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.

EU advised against meat phrase ban

EU advised against meat phrase ban

By Aidan Fortune

A House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee in the UK has advised that proposed regulations to ban the use of words such as ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ for non-meat products would have an adverse effect on the food industry.

Browne: 'Excellent progress' on water and energy use and greenhouse gas reduction

Meat processor Dunbia slashes environmental impact

By Rod Addy

Dunbia has slashed greenhouse gas emissions by a third just over four years into a ten-year strategy to reduce the environmental impact of the meat processor, which is a division of Dawn Meats.

Labour issues continue to hit meat industry

Labour shortages continue to hinder the meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

The labour shortage in the meat industry continues to work its way around the globe, with numerous markets attempting to attract staff and prevent a downturn caused by a lack of workforce.

Leon Cuypers, supply chain director of Vion Pork, at the unveiling of the new cooling trailers

Vion pilots emission-free trailers

By Aidan Fortune

Vion Food Group subsidiary Distrifesh has unveiled an environmentally sustainable trailer system pilot scheme.

Livestock transport debate gains traction

Livestock transport debate gains traction

By Aidan Fortune

The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV) has lent its support to the EU Commission on the issue of stricter enforcement of animal transport legislation.

After a period of financial strife, HKScan is getting back on track

HKScan turnaround plan making progress

By Aidan Fortune

Finnish processor HKScan’s finances appear to be getting back on track following a strong quarter for its domestic production facility and the implementation of a cost-saving plan.

JN Meat International's John Sashi-Nielsen celebrates winning World Steak Challenge 2019

World Steak Challenge 2019 highlights

By Aidan Fortune

The World Steak Challenge 2019 took place at the Round Room in Dublin following an intense day of judging by two sets of panels. With more than 300 entries from 25 different countries, this proved to be the biggest World Steak Challenge yet. Here are...

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.

Pork in UK butcher shops will be tested to determine its country of origin

AHDB to test butcher shops for pork origins

By Aidan Fortune

UK levy organisation Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to extend its isotope testing on pork products to include local butcher shops.

The new OPTIBEEF system is designed to improve returns for beef processors

New beef production project launched

By Aidan Fortune

A new system for improving beef production has been launched in the UK by a team of processors, scientists and precision engineering companies.

The newly-reached EU-Mercosur deal has attracted criticism from the EU meat and farming industry

Backlash against Mercosur deal rages on

By Aidan Fortune

More representatives of the European meat industry have spoken out against the EU-Mercosur agreement reached last week that will see more produce from member states exported to Europe.

Cherkizovo is trialling AI technology to help increase production efficiencies

Cherkizovo invests in artificial intelligence

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian agricultural holding Cherkizovo is to install an artificial intelligence (AI) system at one of its meat-processing facilities in order to optimize production process and cut production costs.

The EU-Mercosur agreement is expected to save EU businesses €4bn a year in reduced or removed tariffs

Mixed reaction to EU-Mercosur trade agreement

By Aidan Fortune

A trade deal between the EU and Mercosur has been agreed following 20 years of negotiations, however some questions have been raised regarding production standards.

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