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Meat exporters from Brazil face difficulties shipping to Shanghai, China

Brazil's meat lobby group ABPA, which represents major pork and chicken processors such as JBS SA and BRF SA, said its member companies are facing difficulties shipping meat to the Port of Shanghai, China due to a COVID-19 lockdown there, Reuters reported.

Cal-Maine announces US$82 million for capital projects to expand cage-free production capabilities

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved new capital projects to further expand its cage-free egg production capabilities.

Bird flu detected at poultry farm in Delaware state, US with 1.2 million birds

Highly pathogenic bird flu has been detected at a commercial poultry farm with 1.2 million birds in Delaware state, US, expanding an outbreak of avian influenza that has killed chickens and turkeys in the country, Reuters reported.
Meat exporters from Brazil face difficulties shipping to Shanghai, China
Cal-Maine announces US$82 million for capital projects to expand cage-free production capabilities
Bird flu detected at poultry farm in Delaware state, US with 1.2 million birds
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
BRF makes wearing masks optional for workers, competitors do not
Major Brazilian meatpacker BRF SA has confirmed it has made wearing masks optional for workers at its poultry plant in Carambei municipality, Parana state, but its competitors are keeping their mask requirements, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Mexico to waive import duties for beef, chicken, pork and other staples to curb inflation
The Mexican government said it will waive import duties for beef, chicken, pork, and other food staples including livestock to curb inflation, which is currently at an over 20-year high, Reuters reported.
Monday, May 16, 2022
US House panel says meatpackers persuaded Trump to keep operations open amid the COVID-19 pandemic
A US House panel report said major US meatpackers drafted the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump in 2020 to keep meat plant operations open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
Monday, May 16, 2022
JBS says COVID-19 lockdowns in China will not affect meat demand
Major Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA said COVID-19 related lockdowns in China will not affect demand for JBS meat products in the country, despite the lockdowns resulting in logistics issues, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 13, 2022
JBS posts Q1 profit of nearly US$1 billion
Major Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA posted a Q1 profit of BRL 5.14 billion (~US$1 billion; BRL 1 = US$0.19), a 151% increase, surpassing projections thanks to its strong US business, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Tyson Foods raises its full-year sales outlook as US meat prices rise
Major US meat firm Tyson Foods has raised its full-year sales outlook as rising meat prices in the country pushed its quarterly revenue and earnings above projections, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
US judge says defense deal in chicken antitrust lawsuit is not illegal
A federal court in Chicago refused to overturn a price-fixing agreement among chicken producers on Wednesday, stating that the pact's clauses did not hinder antitrust plaintiffs' lawyers' ability to seek and recover damages at trial.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
USPOULTRY approves US$293,000 in new research grants
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved approximately US$293,000 for seven new research grants at five institutions and two companies through the Comprehensive Research Program.
Monday, May 9, 2022
Poultry farmers in Canada concerned over bird flu
Poultry farmers in Canada are concerned over the highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 avian influenza spreading among wild and domestic birds in North America, The Associated Press reported.
Monday, May 9, 2022
Wayne Farms expands recall of chicken products in US
Wayne Farms LLC based in Decatur, Alabama, the United States, has expanded its nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets in the US as they may be undercooked, which can result in the growth of foodborne pathogens.
Friday, May 6, 2022
BRF vows changes after massive first quarter losses
Major Brazilian poultry and pork processor BRF SA vowed to make changes to boost its margins and return to profitability after posting a BRL 1.5 billion (~US$298 million; BRL 1 = US$0.20) first quarter loss caused by soaring input costs and inflation in its local market, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Organic and free-range chickens put into lockdown in the US and Europe due to bird flu
Egg producers and poultry industry representatives said egg-laying hens that normally roam freely outdoors have been kept inside during lethal bird flu outbreaks in the US and Europe, which comes as a surprise to consumers who pay extra for speciality eggs, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Brazilian meat, soy, and wheat exports to Arab nations on the rise
Brazilian exports of meat, soy, wheat, and other commodities to 22 countries in the League of Arab Nations increased in the first quarter of 2022, during a time of soaring agricultural commodities prices and rising demand to stock up on food, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Aviagen Latin America awards customer for Ross 308 AP results
An Aviagen® Latin America team had a full agenda during a recent trip to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for the PANA 2022 poultry nutrition meeting.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Biosecurity, FSMA compliance and worker safety highlights of USPOULTRY's 2022 Feed Mill Management Seminar
Feed industry professionals recently gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, the United States, for USPOULTRY's 2022 Feed Mill Management Seminar, USPOULTRY reported last month.
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