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Monday, June 13, 2022
FAO Meat Price Index hits all-time high in May
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 122.0 points in May, up 0.6 points (0.5%) from April, thus setting a new all-time high that was driven by a steep rise in world poultry meat prices and more than offset declines in pig and ovine meat values ...
Friday, June 10, 2022
Chicken now the most popular meat consumed, surpassing pork and beef
US government data has showed that chicken consumption is estimated to hit 98 million metric tonnes, double the amount consumed in 1999 and three times the growth rate of pork and 10 times that of beef, Bloomberg reported.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
South Africa's poultry sector misses export opportunity due to failure to meet standards, says meat trade association
The South African poultry industry is "missing a massive opportunity" to export products as a result of it not meeting the health and safety standards required by trade blocs such as the European Union (EU), said the South African ...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
UK consumers buying less meat and fish due to a worsening cost of living crisis
UK consumers are buying less meat, fish, and chicken as they are finding ways to save money due to a worsening cost of living crisis in the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Authorities in Portugal seize meat products, eggs that fall short of hygiene standards
Authorities in Portugal have confiscated tonnes of meat products and millions of eggs in recent operations.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
USDA NIFA to invest US$25 million for meat and poultry agriculture workforce training
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced that it will invest US$25 million, as part of the American Rescue Plan, for meat and poultry agriculture workforce training, USDA NIFA rep ...
Saturday, May 28, 2022
US proposes new rule requiring meatpackers to be transparent in dealings with contract chicken farmers
The US Biden Administration has proposed a new rule that will make it mandatory for meatpackers to be transparent in their dealings with contract chicken farmers to improve competition in this highly consolidated sector, Reuters reported.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
UK meat producer Cranswick stands by 2023 outlook and reports higher annual profit
UK meat producer Cranswick stands by 2023 outlook and announced a higher annual profit as it continues to cut costs due to inflation, labour shortages, and supply chain challenges, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Academics say Australians should cut eating meat to mitigate environmental impact
Academics who have reviewed the impact of agriculture on the planet are calling on Australians to cut meat intake from their diets.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Singapore Food Agency urges consumers to switch to other meats following Malaysia halting chicken exports
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has urged consumers to switch to other meats and buy only what they need following Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaacob's announcement that the country is halting chicken exports, Today Online reporte ...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Ingredients price volatility and minimising the impact on pork and chicken meat production: Feed mill perspectives
Multifold incidents such as supply chain interruption, climate changes, the Ukraine war, and fluctuating COVID outbreaks in different regions, are all contributed to the current volatility in feed ingredients prices. Unfortunately, the rece ...
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
FAO Meat Price Index sets record in April
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 121.9 points in April, up 2.7 points (2.2%) from March and setting a new record high
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Several EU states apply for 60-day pigmeat storage aid
April 29 was the deadline for EU member states' application for the private storage aid for pigmeat.
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.

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