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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
US government under pressure to buy more meat, dairy and produce for aid
UK cattle markets are constantly swinging up and down amid the volatile COVID-19 economy.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
US government under pressure to buy more meat, dairy and produce for aid
With demand from foodservice and the restaurant industry at all-time lows from COVID-19, there are calls for the Trump administration to buy more meat, dairy and produce for the needy as farmers destroy agriculture goods, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Canada's industry leaders warn drastic impact of COVID-19 on meat supply
With some of North America's largest meat producers having been forced to close their plants or reduce output amid the COVID-19 outbreak, industry leaders warned of immediate and drastic effects on Canada's supply chain.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Stock shortage fears arise as US meat plants shut down
Concerns on shortages of beef, pork and poultry supply in supermarkets may soon arise after some massive meat processing plants have closed at least temporarily because their workers were sickened with COVID-19.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
China, Indonesia and Egypt approve more imports of Brazil meat and fish
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said Egypt has approved imports from 42 meat plants, while China and Indonesia also boosted import numbers for fish and beef respectively, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
US meatpackers affected by ethanol plants closing
The COVID-19 pandemic has lowered demand for fuel in the United States, resulting in ethanol plants closing and leaving meatpackers without enough carbon dioxide to refrigerate chilled beef, pork and poultry, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
ABPA says Brazil meat processors will need to import corn from May
Brazil-based meat lobby group ABPA said domestic prices for corn are reaching record high levels, causing the country's chicken and swine processors to look to import the commodity, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Cargill closes its US meat plant in Pennsylvania due to COVID-19
Cargill's Pennsylvania meat plant is closed until further notice, further affecting the US food supply for retail that has seen increased demand because of the pandemic, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
US meat, poultry output grows 10%
According to the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), US meat and poultry production made an increase of about 10% during the week ending March 28.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
US meat companies shut down plants in Iowa and Pennsylvania due to COVID-19
Three pork and beef production facilities in Iowa and Pennsylvania have been closed due to COVID-19, affecting the US food supply chain, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
China has stopped approving new Brazilian meat plants for imports due to COVID-19
A Brazil Agriculture Ministry official told Reuters that all pending approvals for Brazilian meat plants for export to China has put on hold until the COVID-19 pandemic ends, reported Reuters.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Brazil seeks to ensure grains, feed and meat transports keep moving
The Agriculture Ministry labelled truck stops, petrol stations and highway eateries as essential services so grains, feed and meat transports keep moving to supply domestic and international markets, reported Reuters.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Meatpacker JBS SA prepared for COVID-19 possible disruptions
The company said it was not affected by China's port disruptions and has introduced measures to boost exports particularly to China, reported Reuters.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Brazil meat processors call for ease on restrictions that could affect supply chain
FrancisoTurra, Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) president said the group persuaded state governments to ease quarantine measures and ensure food supply, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
US meat group expands access for US pork, beef in China
Among the provisions negotiated in the US-China "Phase One" trade deal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has included expanded access for US beef and pork in its Export Library for China.

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