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Friday, March 26, 2021
JBS projects strong meat demand from China this year
Major Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA projects strong meat demand from China in 2021 as China still recovers from an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak that decimated its domestic swine population, Reuters reported.
Monday, January 25, 2021
China's CIFST issues standard for plant-based meat
China's Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) has issued the voluntary group standard Plant-Based Meat Products (T/CIFST 001-2020), which sets out definitions, technical requirements and guidelines on the labeling, packag ...
Thursday, January 21, 2021
JBS says China lifted import bans from its two Brazilian meat plants
Major Brazil-based meatpacker JBS SA said China had lifted a ban on imports from its two meat plants imposed late last year over COVID-19 issues, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Consumers in China prefer domestic meats for fear of COVID-19 contamination
Consumers in China look to domestically produced meats as fears rise over COVID-19 contamination in imported cold chain products, reducing meat imports over the past few months, Global Times China reported.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Finland supported with nearly US$3.7 million from EU to promote meat exports to China
The European Union has provided Finland close to €3 million (US$3.7 million) to help finance a project aimed at promoting the export of pork and poultry meat to China.
Monday, January 4, 2021
China to release additional meat from state reserves for upcoming Lunar New Year
Gao Feng, a spokesman from China's Ministry of Commerce, said China will release more meat from state reserves to increase domestic meat supply in preparation for the the upcoming rise in meat consumption during the Lunar New Year holidays, ...
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
China adds to list of industries to encourage foreign investment, includes plant-based meat production
China's National Development and Reform Commission expanded the list of industries it is looking to encourage foreign investment from 1,108 to 1,235 sectors, including plant-based meat production, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
China Meat Association urges exporters from countries with COVID-19 outbreaks to boost checks on shipments
The China Meat Association, a group of Chinese meat importers and processors, have urged exporters from countries with COVID-19 outbreaks to increase checks on shipments before it is shipped to China, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Two more Brazilian meat suppliers suspended from exports to China
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply said China has temporarily suspended meat imports from Naturafrig Alimentos Ltda and Plena Alimentos, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Nestle's plant-based meat brand Harvest Gourmet launches in China
Nestle has launched is plant-based meat brand Harvest Gourmet in China, the latest meat substitute brand to enter the China market after US-based Beyond Meat and domestic companies Zhenmeat and Starfield, Reuters reported.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Beyond Meat's plant-based minced pork launches in China
United States-based Beyond Meat launched its new plant-based minced pork in China, looking to benefit from the increased demand for its products in the Asian market, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
China imported 834,000 tonnes of meat in September
China's General Administration of Customs said the country imported 834,000 tonnes of meat in September, higher than August's 832,000 tonnes, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Rabobank: ASF, COVID-19 create opportunities for meat exports to China
African swine fever (ASF) and COVID-19 have created great volatility in China's animal protein market, leading to shifts in distribution channels and consumer behaviour that will create new opportunities for meat exporters, according to a n ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
More companies in China introducing plant-based meat alternatives
Analysts and industry insiders said plant-based meat alternatives are becoming a growing trend in China following the COVID-19 pandemic and African swine fever, though it remains a niche industry compared to the country's major meat supply ...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
China imports lower meat in August
China's General Administration of Customs data showed the country imported 832,000 tonnes of meat in August, 17% lower than last month but higher year-on-year as China continues to import meat to supplement dwindling pork supplies, Reuters ...

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