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Monday, September 21, 2020
UK pigmeat production dips; prices lower too but much higher than elsewhere in EU
The volume of pig meat leaving UK abattoirs for much of this year has been lower than year-ago levels, a contributory factor in the firmness of farmgate prices, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Taiwan updates pork labeling regulations following lifting of import ban on US meat
Following Taiwan's recent lifting of a ban on meat imports from the United States, the country's health authorities have moved to update pork labeling regulations.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
University researchers to study methods to combat COVID-19 inside meat and poultry processing plants
A team of researchers from Kansas State University (K-State), the United States, is using a US$1million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and an additional grant from the state of Kansas to study how to effective ...
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Saudi investment company SALIC increases stake in Brazilian meat firm Minerva Foods
The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co (SALIC), an investment company from Saudi Arabia has increased its stake from 25.5% to 33.83% in Brazilian meat producer Minerva Foods, Reuters reported.
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 15, 2020
Irish meat organisation pushes for government support in light of Brexit impact
Ireland has to create a Tariff Support Mechanism to protect farm exports given the adverse impact of Brexit, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) said.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Lithuania seizes more than 40 tonnes of poultry meat in three months due to Salmonella concerns
In a matter of three months, more than 40 tonnes of imported poultry meat have been confiscated by authorities in Lithuania due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Philippines' bans on meat imports could push up prices by Christmas
The Philippines could bear the consequences for the government's recent bans on pork and poultry products from various countries by witnessing higher costs of meat prices during Christmas, according to an official from the Meat Importers an ...
Friday, September 11, 2020
USDA aligns egg inspection rules with meat sector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced earlier this week that it is modernising egg products inspection methods for the first time since Congress passed the Egg Products Inspection Ac ...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Pakistan and Bangladesh: Feed and livestock in South Asia's red meat eating nations
The 375 million people living in Pakistan and Bangladesh have some of the world's fastest growing feed output. They are likely to become major consumers of red meat ruminant proteins.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Study finds 72% of Australian Gen Z not ready to accept cultured meat
While having a great concern for the environment and animal welfare, 72% of Generation Z members (those aged between 18 and 25) are not ready to accept cultured meat, a research study by The University of Sydney and Curtin University found, ...
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 ...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
FAO expects drop in world's pig meat production for 2020
World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction for the second year in a row, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Food Outlook biannual report on global food markets.
Monday, September 7, 2020
Germany's meat production drops 0.6% in first half of 2020
28.9 million pigs, cattle, sheep, goats and horses were slaughtered in commercial slaughterhouses in Germany during the first six months of 2020.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
'Australian red meat reputation remains in good standing with global consumers'
Despite experiencing one of the most challenging years on record in 2019, Australian red meat continues to be recognised as a high-quality protein of choice across the globe, the "State of the Industry Report 2020", produced by Meat & Lives ...

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