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Friday, June 5, 2020
Brazil meatpackers buy cattle linked to Amazon deforestation
Advocacy group Greenpeace Brasil published a report on Thursday alleging JBS SA, Marfrig and Minerva of buying thousands of cattle linked to deforestation of the Amazon rainforest since 2018, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
2,399 meat plant workers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil infected with COVID-19
The Brazilian labour prosecutors' office said estimated 2,399 meat plant workers from 24 slaughterhouses in 18 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul have been infected by COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Brazil state confirms thousands meat plant workers with COVID-19
The labour prosecutors' office confirmed on Monday that over a quarter of new coronavirus cases in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul are among meat plant workers, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
First batch of Russia's frozen poultry meat reaches China
Russia's first batch of frozen poultry meat exports on a China-Europe freight train reached southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Friday, according to Xinhua.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Small US and Canadian meat processors overwhelmed as COVID-19 closes major plants
Smaller slaughter operations in the United States and Canada are benefitting from major meat plants closures due to COVID-19, as farmers and consumers turn to them to alternatives to maintain food supply, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meat in short supply in US state of Georgia
Georgia state in the US is experiencing meat supply shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS 46 reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Major Brazilian meatpackers approved for beef export to Thailand
Brazilian-based Minerva, Marfig Global Foods, JBs, as well as two other unlisted companies have been approved to export beef to Thailand, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Brazil's meatpackers get green light for beef export to Thailand
JBS SA, Marfrig Global Foods, Minerva Foods and two other Brazilian meatpackers have won approval to allow entry of beef into Thailand, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
BRF meatpacking plant confirms over 300 COVID-19 cases
BRF SA stated on Monday that almost 340 meatpacking workers at one of its plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the new coronavirus, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Dutch meatpacking plant near Germany border reports 147 COVID-19 cases
The Vion Food Group plant in Groenlo, Arnhem situated next to the German city of Muenster reported 147 COVID-19 cases among its 657 total workers in the plant, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Argentina set to fly in rabbis for kosher meat certification despite COVID-19 restrictions
Argentina plans to bring in rabbis from Israel to certify kosher meat for worldwide kosher markets, even though it has imposed one of the toughest travel bans because of COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
How disease and recession rebalanced world swine meat supply, demand and trade
ASF decimated Asian hog herds more than it did consumption. Covid-19 dented western pork consumption, but not its production. The net result is a huge, China-centric increase in the global swine meat trade.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA pursues legal action to reopen poultry plant
The plant in Ipumirim, Santa Catarina state was ordered to close by a local labour authority to prevent the spread of COVID-19, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Germany to ban subcontractors in meatpacking sector
The government of Germany has drafted a proposal that will order meatpacking plants to stop using subcontractors to improve hygiene standards in the workplace and in accommodations, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Meat processing delays alter Canada's beef prices, supply
According to beef analysts, disruptions to the meat industry amid the COVID-19 outbreak will bring about changes in prices and supply in Canada's market, Global News reported.

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