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Monday, May 11, 2020
US meatpacking workers union protests reopening of meat plants
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 250,000 workers in the meatpacking and food processing industry said 10,000 workers have contracted COVID-19 and 30 have died from the virus, reported Reute ...
Monday, May 11, 2020
A pause of uncertain duration: Bird flu, coronavirus interrupt Polish poultry's vibrant growth
More export-dependent than ever, the sector's fate depends on the world economy's post-Covid-19 recovery.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Expert views on effectiveness, feasibility, and implementation of biosecurity measures for mitigating Tier 1 disease risks in the US swine, beef cattle, and dairy industries
Understanding disease transmission routes and implications for biosecurity is critical to mitigating livestock disease outbreaks and maintaining efficient and profitable production. The goal of biosecurity is to eliminate pathogen exposure ...
Saturday, May 9, 2020
US affirms Israel's poultry export safety standards
According to a report by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Israel's exports of ready-to-eat fully cooked and not shelf-stable poultry products to the US may continue, reported Food Safety News.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
US state's pork, beef processing output faces decade low
For the past decade (2011-2020), the weekly hog slaughter was at its lowest for the week ending May 2, with cattle slaughter also facing a decade low for a non-holiday week, reported Iowa's News Now.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
GLOBALG.A.P. joins FishChoice.com for aquaculture sustainability
GLOBALG.A.P. formed a new partnership with FishChoice.com as a Seafood Sustainability Certification Partner to promote sustainability in the global seafood sector, reported PerishableNews.com.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
US agencies urge prompt action from meat, poultry processing plants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued recommendations for meat and poultry firm employers to keep their facilities safe during the outbreak, reported The Nat ...
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Australia's April beef exports slide
In the midst of COVID-19 economic disruptions, Australia's beef exports to all markets somewhat fell in April, although not as much as what some trade identities expected, reported Beef Central.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
McKinsey consultancy report outlines ways farms can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
These include breeding cattle that produce lower methane and utilising new technologies such as zero-emission farm machinery, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
More US pork exported to China, meat slaughter averages falling
Supplies of United States pork are being exported to China even as the United States is close to a meat supply crisis due to COVID-19, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
US agri-food producers get $470-million additional support from government
The US Department of Agriculture on Monday, May 4, announced the details of its $470-million food purchase scheme that will provide additional support for agri-food producers and Americans in need, in response to changing market conditions ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tyson Foods: COVID-19 will continue to disrupt US meat plants
The company said the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to disrupt meat production in the United States despite an executive order from US President Donald Trump to keep plants open, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Brazil sees rise in global agricultural protectionism with virus pandemic
As countries seek to secure local food stocks, Brazil's officials expect the COVID-19 outbreak to spark a rise in global agricultural protectionism, as stated in a draft report from the nation's agriculture ministry, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Australia confirms first COVID-19 outbreak in meat processing plant
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has confirmed Australia's first COVID-19 outbreak in a meat processing plant, which has been temporarily closed since Friday, reported Beef Central.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Soybeans, corn futures fell as US-China tensions rise
CBOT soybean and corn futures slid on Monday as growing tensions between US and China raised further demand worries, adding to COVID-19 disruptions on biofuel and livestock feed markets, reported Reuters.

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