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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Tyson Foods closes its biggest pork processing plant in the US due to COVID-19
The company indefinitely suspend operations at its largest pork plant in Waterloo, Iowa and plans to close a pork processing facility in Logansport, Indiana, reported Reuters.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
National Beef plant reopens after 177 workers get COVID-19
An Iowa beef processing plant owned by National Beef that was idled following the COVID-19 outbreak resumed production Monday, a day after the state announced 177 workers there have tested positive with the virus.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Researchers raise alarm on antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
Researchers from the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) and French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) have raised alarm regarding the development of antimicrobial-resistant b ...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
JBS closes swine plant in US, Cargill idles beef plant in Canada due to COVID-19
JBS USA will close its Worthington, Minnesota pork production facility, while Cargill will idle a beef plant in High River, Alberta, reported Reuters.
Monday, April 20, 2020
JBS gives pay raises, protective equipment to Green Bay plant workers
JBS' Green Bay employees will earn US$4 an hour more and get more protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the meatpacking plant's union.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Bioiberica hydrolysed porcine intestinal mucosa proteins: How to guarantee the absence of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFv)
High quality protein sources obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of porcine intestinal mucosa could be an effective way to contain the spread of African Swine Fever virus (ASFv). With a solid supply chain and a production process certified by ...
Saturday, April 18, 2020
35.5 M Euro direct grant scheme OK'd by EC to support Latvian agri, fishery sectors
The European Commission (EC) has approved a €35.5-million (US$38.6-million) support scheme for the agricultural, fishery, food and school-catering sectors of Latvia, in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Coronavirus hits Wayne Farms' poultry plants, feed mills
Wayne Farms has confirmed COVID-19 cases at nearly half of its 11 poultry processing plants and two of its 17 feed mills and hatcheries in the southeastern US, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Chr. Hansen collaborates with the MISTA network on plant-based solutions
Chr. Hansen has joined MISTA, a California-based start-up optimiser focusing on the development of sustainable foods. With this collaboration, Chr. Hansen wants to further develop fermented plant-based solutions that help customers match th ...
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Smithfield Foods closes more US meat plants in Wisconsin and Missouri
The company, owned by China's WH Group, closed the plants that processed bacon and ham after shutting down the Sioux Falls, South Dakota plant due to a COVID-19 outbreak among its workers, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Dilute and apply your disinfectants with the Low-Flow Fill Station
Dilution Solutions, LLC, has designed a Low-Flow Fill Station to dilute and apply concentrated disinfectants.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Algeria guarantees enough poultry supply for Ramadan
According to information from the National Office for Livestock Feed (ONAB) Director General Mohamed Betraoui, Algeria will have sufficient poultry to meet the local demand during Ramadan.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
National Beef plant adds safety measures after multiple COVID-19 cases
The National Beef case-ready packing plant took extra precautions and added safety measures after multiple employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
JBS to close down Colorado beef plant on COVID-19 outbreak
JBS SA will shut down its beef facility in Greeley, Colorado through April 24 amid a COVID-19 outbreak among plant employees and neighbouring communities.

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