The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Cymru have said that low beef prices are putting pressure on farmers and the situation is reaching crisis point.
African processing business Zambeef is to sell its Sinazongwe Farm to Chenguang Biotech for $10m as part of its debt reduction strategy and refocus on core offering.
In an effort to expand trade links with the Middle East, Brazilian Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Minister Tereza Cristina has embarked on an extensive tour of the region.
Meat production in the UK makes the best use of the country’s agricultural land and greatly aids biodiversity and countryside management, according to British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) chief executive Nick Allen.
Farmer lobby group Beef Plan Movement has expressed major dissatisfaction that Irish retailers will not be present in talks between producers and processors taking place this week.
As protests at beef processing facilities in Ireland continue, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has called for the government to establish a Commission of Investigation to examine margins along the supply chain.
Austrian start-up Rebel Meat had developed a burger made from 50% meat and 50% plant-based ingredients. The hybrid patty will ‘reach those that purely vegan brands cannot’, CEO Philipp Stangl tells FoodNavigator.
A no-deal Brexit would result in shortages in food packaging, fresh food and up to three months of disruption at French ports, according to a leaked Government document.
UK workers’ union Unite has called on the government to provide clarity over the potential for a trade deal that could allow US meat products into the country.
Processor representative body Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has expressed disappointment at farmer lobby group Beef Plan’s recent protests over the sector.
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has hit back at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) assertions that the processing industry needs to do more to support domestic produce.
Retailer Morrisons has extended its beef supply chain in the UK to allow bull calves from its dairy suppliers to participate in the Arla UK 360 programme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The European Commission’s agreement with the United States (US) that 35,000 tonnes (t) of a European Union (EU) 45,000t import quota for hormone-free beef will be allocated to the US, has been accepted by EU meat producers and welcomed by US exporters....
