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Forty-eight per cent of those polled by GlobalMeatNews said they'd reduced their meat intake

Spotlight on flexitarianism

By Georgi Gyton

Almost 50% of the respondents in a special GlobalMeatNews poll said they had actively reduced their meat consumption, suggesting the industry needs to do more to educate consumers about meat’s nutritional benefits.

Russia has been in discussions with one of Switzerland's largest meat producers

Russia starts to woo Swiss for meat exports

By Alan Osborn

Russian meat importers have started soliciting meat from Switzerland as its ban on European Union (EU) food imports looks set to stay in place for months.

The number of sheep in Syria is down by 30% compared to pre-conflict levels

Syrian livestock sector feels the effects of conflict

By Paul Cochrane, in Beirut

The livestock sector in Syria has been seriously impacted by the country’s ongoing civil war, with poultry production down by over half compared to pre-conflict levels, cattle herds by 40%, and the number of sheep down by 30%. Meanwhile, veterinary services...

Industry experts say Argentina will not be able to rapidly boost supply volumes to Russia

Argentina to double meat exports to Russia

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Argentina will be able to double its supply of meat to the Russian market from about 15,000t in 2013 to almost 30,000t in 2015, taking advantage of the trade restrictions on food imports recently imposed by Russia against the European Union (EU), the...

Among the outlets closed is Russia's flagship restaurant in Pushkin Square

Russia starts closing McDonald’s restaurants

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian sanitary inspection service Rospotrebnadzor has closed four McDonald’s restaurants in Moscow and has initiated inspections in other restaurants across the country in the next stage of the continuing conflict between the Russian authorities and...

The project will initially target pork production

Alliance formed in Germany on animal welfare

By Georgi Gyton

The food industry in Germany has formed an alliance to tackle ongoing criticism about animal husbandry, with the meat industry, farmers and retailers all keen to see stricter animal welfare standards enforced.

The Saudi poultry sector has increased production by 7% over the past year

Saudi poultry production is on the up

By Oli Haenlein

The Saudi Arabian poultry sector has experienced major production growth in recent years, according to a recent report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).

FAO says sustained support for monitoring systems is vital

Animal disease monitoring is critical for human health, says FAO

By Georgi Gyton

Health and agriculture ministers were told that monitoring animal disease plays a critical role in preventing human disease threats, by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), at a meeting in Indonesia yesterday (20 August).

Vion plans to double capacity at its Landshut plant

Vion announces investment in Bavaria

By Georgi Gyton

Dutch food group Vion is to double the pork processing capacity at its Landshut plant in Bavaria, as part of a multi-million euro investment in its Bavarian plants.

The first container of fresh pork arrived in Kathmandu last month

Danish Crown ships first supplies to Nepal

By Georgi Gyton

Danish pork has arrived at the mountainous state of Nepal in the Himalayas, after interest from meat wholesaler Sanu Khadgi saw Danish Crown deliver its first container.

UK exports - interview with Jean-Pierre Garnier, Eblex/Bpex

UK exports - the big picture

By Georgi Gyton

GlobalMeatNews recently spoke to Jean-Pierre Garnier, head of exports at UK red meat levy bodies Eblex and Bpex, on how UK exports are performing, what challenges are being faced, and where future opportunities lie.

A number products may be banned including cheeseburgers

Russia attacks McDonald’s over meat quality

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian authorities have said they want to ban production of a number of popular McDonald’s burgers, claiming the fast food chain has violated the country’s legislation, which could result in dangerous meat and other products being sold to consumers.

The outbreak has been linked to Danish food Jørn A Rullepølser A/S

Danish government orders full report on listeria outbreak

By Gerard O’Dwyer

Denmark’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (MFAF) has ordered food authorities, including the country’s food product agency Fødevarestyrelsen and Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) to deliver a joint report by September 1 that...

The firm is keen to market the fact its products are made from its own farm animals

Cherkizovo renames flagship brand

By Georgi Gyton

Russian meat processing giant Cherkizovo Group has changed the name of its flagship brand Cherkizovsky, to Cherkizovo.

The operations of a number of major meat producers have been affected

Armed conflict in Ukraine affects largest meat producers

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Ongoing armed conflict in eastern Ukraine is harming meat businesses, as the largest agricultural holdings in the country have reported serious problems in the regions where fighting is taking place.

Imports of meat have risen and fallen in line with population changes

Dubai highlights growing importance of halal meat imports

By Georgi Gyton

With prospects for economic growth in Dubai and the UAE looking positive, imports of food, particularly meat, will becoming increasingly important as the city’s population grows, according to a report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Brazil is gearing up to increase its meat exports to Russia

Brazil looks set to benefit from Russia import ban

By Georgi Gyton

Brazil looks set to ramp up exports of meat to Russia after it imposed a 12-month ban on beef, pork and poultry imports from the US, EU, Canada, Norway and Australia last week.

The ban includes beef, pork and poultry products

Meat industry reacts to Russian ban

By Georgi Gyton

There has been mixed reaction to news of Russia’s import ban yesterday (7 August), with some associations shrugging it off, and others calling for action to be taken.

Consumers used to lean beef may be surprised by the amount of marbled fat in Wagyu beef

Japanese Wagyu Beef - Too Authentic?

By Simone Baroke Contributing Analyst at Euromonitor International

With import restrictions finally lifted after almost a decade of negotiations, authentic Japanese Wagyu beef will soon be available in the EU, commanding top prices. But will consumers actually want to buy it?

Russia is considering a total ban on US poultry imports

Russia considers new import bans

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia is seeking new sanctions on meat product imports. The country’s veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said it was considering a ban on meat imports from Poland and a total ban on poultry imports from the USA, as well as plans to raise duty rates...

The taskforce is looking to develop a 'solid common plan' to help eradicate ASF

Baltics and Poland unite to battle African swine fever

By Gerard O’Dwyer, in Helsinki and Monika Hanley in Riga

Four Baltic rim states have reached an agreement on a programme of joint measures to combat the outbreak of the fatal African swine fever virus (ASF) in the region.

Devro said lower production costs in the US could save £8m annually

Devro highlights progress in China

By Georgi Gyton

Scottish collagen casing manufacturer Devro said it had made "significant progress" on its business developments in China, in its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2014.

LA-MRSA was found in a six- to eight-week piglet in Northern Ireland

LA-MRSA discovered in piglet in Northern Ireland

By Georgi Gyton

News has emerged from Northern Ireland that a piglet has been found to have Livestock Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA), in what is the first case of its kind in the country.

Imports of beef to Russia fell 21% in the first half of 2014

Russia continues to restrict meat imports

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

During the first half of the year meat imports to Russia fell by 37% year-on-year, while the country’s own meat production rose by 4%, clearly to compensate the losses, according to data from Rosstat, the Russian State Statistics Service.

Products testing positive for horse DNA were found in seven of the countries tested

EU horsemeat testing shows improvement

By Oli Haenlein

The second round of pan-European horse meat DNA tests has shown an improvement from 2013, but still saw products testing positive in seven countries.

Turning off the tap: Ukraine seeks alternative gas source

Ukraine meat industry airs concerns on gas supply

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Ukrainian meat producers, particularly poultry firms, are urgently looking for an alternative to the supply of Russian natural gas, according to the Union of Poultry Breeders of Ukraine (UPBU). However, in the time remaining before the cold weather hits,...

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