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India free from bird flu (02.11.2009)

The Indian government has declared to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) that the country is free from bird flu.
Russia increased pork and poultry production (02.11.2009)

Despite the overall increase in the production of pork and poultry this year, the situation in the industry remains difficult, said the Minister of Agriculture of Russia Elena Skrynnik during a recent press conference in Lipetsk
Tariff in New Year to drive up Russian meat prices (02.11.2009)

According to Russian meat industry analysts, the upcoming introduction of the new customs tariff between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan can lead to a sharp increase in meat and meat products prices in these countries and in particular Russia
NZ announces free trade agreement with Gulf States (02.11.2009)

New Zealand has negotiated a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Russia plans to increase pork production by 35% (02.11.2009)

Russia plans to increase pork production by 700,000 tonnes, or 35% by 2012, according to the draft sectoral program of pig breeding development in Russia for 2010-2012, which was discussed during a recent meeting of the government.
Chr. Hansen launches new Italian meat culture range (02.11.2009)

The innovation includes a new fermentation scheme for Italian-type salamis with numerous benefits - sausages with the correct Italian taste profile produced faster at less cost with higher food safety.
Brazil Asks SA To Lift Beef Import Ban (02.11.2009)

BRAZIL - Brazil is lobbying South Africa to lift a ban on beef and pork imports, which have been in place since the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Brazil in October 2005.
Warning of Traditional Christmas Turkeys Shortage (02.11.2009)

UK - With reduced placing of turkey poults on farms this summer there could well be a shortage of traditional Christmas turkeys, forecasts leading UK producer, Paul Kelly.
Rosselkhoznadzor lifts ban on poultry, beef imports from Argentina (02.11.2009)

Russia's agricultural watchdog has lifted the ban on the import of poultry and poultry meat from Argentina and beef and beef products from Argentina and Paraguay.
Pig prices continue to fall (02.11.2009)

Pig prices are continuing to fall, according to producers, who fear the tumbling daily average price (DAPP) could soon see returns below the cost of production.
Mixed news for pig industry (04.11.2009)

The latest pig cost of production report, published by BPEX, has good news for British producers, though not all in the garden is rosy.
U.S. pork exports to Mexico rebound post H1N1 (04.11.2009)

DENVER — After a brief decline during the initial outbreak of H1N1 influenza earlier this year, U.S. pork exports to Mexico have rebounded. Pork exports to Mexico have increased steadily since May, and year-to-date they are exceeding last year’s pace by almost 40% in volume and 20% in value, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Taiwan to import US bone-in beef, but makes strict inspection (04.11.2009)

DPA FINANCE Taiwan Trade US Taiwan to import US bone-in beef, but makes strict inspection - Taipei. Taiwan's Health Ministry announced Monday its renewal of the import of US bone-in beef, accompanied by a tight inspection system to try to head off local uproar over the government's decision.
Recession Hits Atria's Performance (04.11.2009)

FINLAND - Finnish meat processing company Atria Group's third quarter net sales showed an 8.4 per cent fall year on year.
Cherkizovo Opens New Poultry Breeding Facility (04.11.2009)

RUSSIA - Russian integrated meat processing company Cherkizovo Group has announced the completion of its new parent stock breeding facility at Vertunovka
EU Pig Prices: Inconsistency Throughout Europe (04.11.2009)

EU - This week, inconsistent trends are prevailing on the European slaughter pig market.
Aussie beef exports contract in October (04.11.2009)

Australian beef and veal exports during October contracted 15% year-on-year, as weak export demand and prices to the US and Japan were compounded by the stronger Australian dollar.
EU remains the largest supplier of beef to Russia (04.11.2009)

The EU remains the largest supplier of beef to Russia with 60,000 tonnes of frozen and 29,000 tons of chilled beef per year.
USDA's September chicken and egg report (04.11.2009)

Egg production in the US totaled 7.37 bln during September 2009, up slightly from last year's figures, reports Farms.com.
US: Ban poultry litter in cattle feed (07.11.2009)

Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, and the Food Animals Concern Trust (FACT), a Chicago-based animal welfare organization, presented a petition signed by 37,000 people to the US FDA asking the agency to ban the practice of feeding poultry waste to cattle.
Code of Practice for Salmonella control (07.11.2009)

In the UK, the revised Code of Practice for the Control of Salmonella in Animal Feeds has been published in partnership with the Food Standards Agency.
China to do inspections prior to Dutch pork imports (07.11.2009)

As from the beginning of December, Chinese inspectors will travel to the Netherlands to check upon pig slaughterhouses and meat processors.
Opportunities growing for meat exports to China (07.11.2009)

China's beef cattle herd and sheep flock are falling, and China's consumer demand is rising due to increasing incomes and changing diets.
Russia to increase beef production by 400% (07.11.2009)

Russia will continue to reduce beef imports and increase its own beef production by four times
Taiwanese law to ban types of US beef (07.11.2009)

The opposition party in Taiwan successfully pushed through a demand yesterday to revise existing regulations for a direct ban on certain beef products.
HK Scan Remains Competitive (07.11.2009)

FINLAND - Finnish meat processor HKScan Group has seen its competitiveness continue to grow stronger and supplier shares increase in all of the company’s market areas.
Cherkizovo Pork and Poultry Prices Rise (07.11.2009)

RUSSIA - Russian integrated meat processing company, Cherkizovo, saw total sales volumes in the poultry division in the first nine months of 2009 tise by one per cent to approximately 138,920 tonnes compared to approximately 137,260 tonnes in the first nine months of 2008.
Wendy's/Arby's earns $14.7 million in 3Q (07.11.2009)

Fewer customers gulped down Arby's roast beef sandwiches at the third quarter, as more and more fast-food diners stayed home because of the recession, Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. said Thursday
Biofuel from Wastewater Chicken Fat (12.11.2009)

US – "We use everything but the cackle" is an old adage that nicely captures the poultry industry's approach to the efficient use of byproducts.
National Meat Workshop (11.11.2009)

BOTSWANA - The Botswana National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC) is to host a two-day National Meat Workshop from the 17-18 November.
Maple Leaf Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer (11.11.2009)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has appointed Stephen Graham to the new position of Chief Marketing Officer, from 11 January 2010.
$50 Million in Pork Bought for Food Programme (11.11.2009)

US - The USDA is to buy $82.6 million worth of pork, cherry, plum and apple products for federal food nutrition assistance programmes.
Belarus Bans Pork Imports from Russia (11.11.2009)

BELARUS - Belarus has imposed temporary restrictions on the pork import from Russia, Darya Kozlovskaya, spokeswoman for the Agriculture and Food Ministry, told BelTA news agency.
Fresh Pork Stalls Closed for Today (11.11.2009)

SINGAPORE - Pork sellers in wet markets across the island will take an unscheduled holiday today, following a gas leak that forced a one-day closure of the sole abattoir here.
Poultry Products Prices Likely to Go Down Soon (11.11.2009)

QATAR - Eggs and chicken are expected to be much cheaper once a number of mega poultry projects which are being launched in the country go on stream over the next few years.
Zhongpin Reports Record Results for Q3 2009 (11.11.2009)

CHINA - Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in China, has reported higher revenues, net income, and diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2009.
US Bone-in Beef May Arrive in Taiwan Next Week (10.11.2009)

TAIWAN - The first batch of US bone-in beef is likely to arrive in Taiwan within one week after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Quality System Assessment (QSA) certifications to qualified suppliers, an official said earlier this week.
Saudi Arabia Resumes Livestock Trade with Somalia (10.11.2009)

SAUDIA ARABIA - Saudi Arabia has ended an 11-year ban on livestock imports from Somalia.
Ammonia Gas Leak Halts Pig Abattoir Operations (10.11.2009)

SINGAPORE - Operations were halted at Singapore's only pig abattoir on Monday due to an accidental ammonia gas leak.
EU Pig Prices: Prices Rise Almost All over Europe (10.11.2009)

EU - Finally, the knot was cut - as for the slaughter pig market, an upward trend is reported from almost all European countries.
Market Preview: 'Swine Flu' – Time to Move On (10.11.2009)

US - Weekly US Market Preview provided by Steve R. Meyer, Ph.D., Paragon Economics, Inc.
Italians Push Quality Standard Beef (10.11.2009)

UK - Quality Standard Mark beef is to be supplied into a host of luxury restaurants in Milan, thanks to a major Italian supplier.
Sovereign Announces New Investments (09.11.2009)

SOUTH AFRICA - Sovereign Foods has announced it is to make significant new investments in processing plant and support services.
Opportunities for Irish Pig Meat in Eastern Europe (09.11.2009)

IRELAND - A combination of severe falls in domestic production and increasing consumer purchasing power is leading to greater opportunities for Irish pig meat exporters in Eastern Europe according to David Owens from the Meat Division, Bord Bia.
NMIS Accredits 19 Meat Plants in Cordillera Region (09.11.2009)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippine National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is stepping up efforts in safeguarding meat, livestock and poultry industry in the region in its bid to protect the safety of the consuming public and promote the industry.
Future Funding of UK Meat Controls Review (09.11.2009)

UK - At its open meeting on Tuesday 10 November, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board will review the Agency’s policy on the future funding of UK meat controls. This concerns the costs of official inspections of abattoirs and cutting plants.
Benefits for NZ Grass Fed Beef in Japan (09.11.2009)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand’s increased profile in Japan will have positive spinoffs for New Zealand beef and lamb, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen.
Export Library Updated for Taiwan (09.11.2009)

US - The US FSIS Library of Export Requirements for Taiwan was updated late Friday night, allowing some beef products slaughtered on or after 2 November to be certified for export to Taiwan.
A'Saffa to Meet Qatar Poultry Needs (09.11.2009)

QATAR - A'Saffa Poultry based in Oman is to supply Qatar with 20 per cent of its poultry and egg demands.
Tyson in Violation of Fair Labor Standards Act (09.11.2009)

US — Tyson Foods Inc., one of the US's largest poultry producers, has been found in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) at its Blountsville, Alabama, plant.
Study to Bring Benefits to Meat Sector (06.11.2009)

UK - New research will develop detailed 'resource maps' to identify the amount of food and packaging waste generated and where it occurs as a step to delivering environmental and commercial benefits across the meat sector.
Pork with Anabolic Steroid Found in HCM City (06.11.2009)

VIET NAM - More than 10 per cent of pork tested in Ho Chi Minh City this year has been found containing clenbuterol that was fed to the animal to keep their meat lean, officials said Wednesday.
Zhongpin: Clarification for its 2009 guidance (12.11.2009)

Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, during the prepared remarks section of its conference call on Tuesday, provided a clarification to its guidance for the year 2009 by disclosing comments about its possible fourth quarter 2009 results.
USDA to purchase up to $50 mil of pork products (12.11.2009)

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for his decision to purchase up to $50 million of pork products, which will be used for various federal food programs.
Belarus hopes to start red meat exports to EU (12.11.2009)

Belarus is planning to start exports of red meat to the EU market during the next six months, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Food of Belarus, Semyon Shapiro.
Vion establish joint venture with Russian beef importer (11.11.2009)

One of the biggest European meat producers Dutch Vion NV Corporation and the largest Russian beef importer Ramfood Group of Companies signed an agreement on establishment of a joint venture in Russia.
NZ: Silver Fern Farms to drive growth of lamb in supermarkets (11.11.2009)

New Zealand's top quality lamb cuts that would normally be found in premium restaurants and European supermarkets will be available to New Zealand consumers ahead of Christmas as Silver Fern Farms shifts its focus into local supermarkets.
Maple Leaf Foods appoints new Chief Marketing Officer (11.11.2009)

Maple Leaf Foods announced the appointment of Stephen Graham to the new position of Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 11th, 2010.
Russian pork production increased by 27% - since start of year (10.11.2009)

Russian pig breeding industry is steadily developing, according to official data provided by the leading Russian agricultural magazines.
NZ profile in Japan positive for grass-fed beef and lamb (10.11.2009)

New Zealand's increased profile in Japan will have positive spinoffs for New Zealand beef and lamb, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen.
Canada: Cash-strapped farmers can still access a cash advance (10.11.2009)

Cash-strapped farmers in Saskatchewan who can't harvest their crops because of poor weather now have more options and time to access a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP).
S Korea won't budge on US FTA (09.11.2009)

South Korea "will not and cannot accept" any request by the US government to revise the bilateral free trade agreement signed in June 2007.
New concerns about Maple Leaf Foods (09.11.2009)

According to inspection reports, inspectors found a troubling lack of hygiene Maple Leaf's Toronto facility just weeks after it reopened last year from a temporary shutdown for cleaning.
Multinationals poised to capture Russian market (09.11.2009)

Leading Russian meat industry analysts predict a new system of meat quotas distribution in Russia could lead to a sharp increase in meat imports.
China to do inspections prior to Dutch pork imports (06.11.2009)

As from the beginning of December, Chinese inspectors will travel to the Netherlands to check upon pig slaughterhouses and meat processors.
UK processors jailed for 'wicked' hygiene breaches (06.11.2009)

A judge at a sentencing hearing has described the actions of three men as wicked and deliberate when they breached meat hygiene regulations at a UK meat processing plant.
Opportunities growing for meat exports to China (06.11.2009)

China's beef cattle herd and sheep flock are falling, and China's consumer demand is rising due to increasing incomes and changing diets.
India calls for major investments in meat (05.11.2009)

Saying that the time has come for a "pink revolution" in India`s meat and poultry processing industry, said Food Processing Industries Minister Subodh Kant Sahai.
Philippines faces possible pork shortage (05.11.2009)

After assuring the public that there will be enough pork for the Christmas season, Philippine agriculture officials now admit there could be a shortage.
Taiwanese law to ban types of US beef (04.11.2009)

The opposition party in Taiwan successfully pushed through a demand yesterday to revise existing regulations for a direct ban on certain beef products.
S Korean beef grabs 50% of local market (04.11.2009)

Sales of domestic beef have increased sharply this year with its market share reaching 50 per cent in September, the South Korean agriculture ministry said Wednesday.
Future Funding of UK Meat Controls (12.11.2009)

UK - The British Food Standards Agency Board has agreed three key principles over the future funding of UK meat controls.
Poultry Firm Dodges Tamworth Council Fee (12.11.2009)

AUSTRALIA - Tamworth Regional Council has voted not to charge Baiada Poultry more than $500,000 for non-compliance with council's effluent improvement plan.
Meyn Introduces New WLD Whole Leg Deboner (18.11.2009)

NETHERLANDS - The demand for deboned poultry products throughout the world has created an intensive and vast growing market.
Poultry Company Falls Fowl on GM-Free Claim (18.11.2009)

NEW ZEALAND - The Commerce Commission has warned a poultry company about its claim that its chicken free of genetically modified (GM) ingredients, following an expert report that stated: 'There can be a residual difference in animals or animal-products as a result of exposure to GM feed'.
Sask Pork to Focus on Range of Objectives (18.11.2009)

CANADA - The general manager of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the organization's newly installed board of directors will be focusing on a several key objectives over the next year, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Technology to Add €55k to Pig Profits (18.11.2009)

IRELAND - Increasing technical efficiency on pig farms could add a staggering €16m to the profitability of Irish pig enterprises.
Renderer Reports Sales and Income Fall (18.11.2009)

US - The largest rendering company in the US Darling International has reported net income of $16.1 million for the third quarter ended 3 October.
Danish Crown's Beef Division Reports Profits (18.11.2009)

DENMARK - Danish Crown’s Beef Division reports revenue for the financial year of just over DKK 3.1 billion and a net profit of DKK 52.7 million.
Grimsby Smoked Fish Nets EU Approval (18.11.2009)

UK - Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Regionally Protected Food Names scheme for its quality and regional identity.
International Egg and Poultry Review: US Trade with Caribbean (18.11.2009)

US - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report focuses on the poultry situation in the Caribbean.
NZ Beef Campaign in Taiwan (17.11.2009)

TAIWAN - As Taiwan prepares to allow United States bone-in beef back into the market, Meat & Wool New Zealand has launched a new campaign to remind Taiwanese consumers that New Zealand beef is available, natural, safe and healthy.
More Drug Resistance in Zoonoses, Warn Health Groups (17.11.2009)

EU - Better surveillance needed to fight spread of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic infections, particularly Salmonella and Campylobacter, according to a group of health agencies.
EU Pig Prices: Prices Steady or Slightly Increasing (17.11.2009)

EU - Prices throughout Europe have stabilised widely this week.
Pig Producers Crucified by Imports and Mislabelling (17.11.2009)

IRELAND - IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Tim Cullinan yesterday met representatives from Callan Bacon in Kilkenny over the company’s ongoing failure to increase the level of Irish pig meat in their products and the labelling they are using.
UK's Processed Pork Exports Booming (17.11.2009)

UK - British bacon, sausage and ham exports are hitting new heights with the Republic of Ireland remaining the largest market.
While Pork Exports High, Beef Exports Struggle (17.11.2009)

US - According to the United States meat Export Federation, while September pork exports surged, beef exports, on the other hand, have been struggling.
Waitrose Introduces Greener British Pork (17.11.2009)

UK - In a bid to cut carbon emissions and create a more sustainable pork supply chain, Waitrose has announced a grain sourcing initiative for its pig farmers.
FTA with Hong Kong Welcomed (16.11.2009)

NEW ZEALAND - Meat and Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have welcomed the latest Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong and say it completes another important strand in the network of bilateral FTA’s in the growing Asian region.
Minister Promotes Canadian Agriculture in Japan (16.11.2009)

JAPAN – Canadian farmers produce the safest high-quality food in the world and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz led a mission to Japan to create new export opportunities by meeting with newly elected officials and kickstarting the Canada Brand Initiative in Japan with an initial investment of $1 million.
One-Third of Campy Outbreaks Traced to Poultry (16.11.2009)

AUSTRALIA - In a study of 33 human cases of food poisoning caused by campylobacter between 2001 and 2006, poultry meat was the likely source in 11 cases.
More German Pork, Poultry Meat; Less Beef (16.11.2009)

GERMANY - In the third quarter of 2009, 1.9 million tonnes of meat were commercially produced in Germany, which is 1.8 per cent more than in the same period of 2008. The data have been translated for TheMeatSite by Jackie Linden.
U of M Calls for International Food Safety Standards (16.11.2009)

CANADA - A professor with the University of Manitoba is calling for international standards for the approval of health claims on food product labels, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Astral's Poultry Shows 73 Per Cent Profit Increase (16.11.2009)

SOUTH AFRICA - Astral Foods' profits for the year show improvement, buoyed up by increases in revenue from its poultry business.
JBS Profits Slump by 78 Per Cent (16.11.2009)

BRAZIL - Brazilian based beef and pork processing giant JBS saw profits slump by 78 per cent in the third quarter of the year fell from R$694 million (reals) to R$151.5 million.
CME: Cattle Slaughter for the Week Drifts Lower (16.11.2009)

US - Livestock futures closed last week on a somewhat upbeat note as cattle and hog futures were generally higher on the day, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Japan’s Beef Consumption Recovers in September (16.11.2009)

JAPAN - Japan consumed 63,845 tonnes (boneless equivalent) of beef during September, up three per cent from last year, according to supply and demand data released by Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation of Japan.
Is New Zealand Pork on the Christmas Menu? (13.11.2009)

NEW ZEALAND - “Is New Zealand pork on the Christmas menu?” asks Angela McLeod, President of the New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPWNZ), “If its not, it should be!”
US bone-in beef re-enters Taiwan/ Meat & Wool NZ campaigns (18.11.2009)

As Taiwan prepares to allow United States bone-in beef back into the market, Meat & Wool New Zealand has launched a new campaign to remind Taiwanese consumers that New Zealand beef is available, natural, safe and healthy.
US$1bn food processing investment is being planned for Thailand (18.11.2009)

China Science and Merchants Investment Management Company hope to set up the investment fund early next year, according to the company's chairman Shan Xiangshuang.
Australia presses Russia to cancel kangaroo meat imports ban (18.11.2009)

Australia continues to press Russia to cancel all restrictions on the imports of beef and pork from some Australian companies, as well hundreds of thousands of kangaroo meat, imposed in August of this year due to the detection of some harmful bacterium in the Australian kangaroo meat.
Argentina remains leading beef exporter to Russia (17.11.2009)

Argentina remains one of the world's largest beef exporters to Russia despite the effects of the recession and the downturns in the agricultural industry of this Latin American country.
Supply management scheme for pork and beef in Canada (17.11.2009)

Recent discussions concerning a supply management scheme for pork and beef in Canada have generated significant interest in investigating this option further.
Smithfield Foods expands ISO certification to 578 locations globally (17.11.2009)

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced 36 new ISO 14001 environmental certifications at the company's facilities in the U.S. and Europe. The newly-certified facilities include 14 U.S. plants, 21 farms and subsidiary Smithfield Prod's facility in Romania. The announcement brings the number of Smithfield Foods ISO 14001-certified locations to 578 worldwide.
Sara Lee names Chief Information Officer (16.11.2009)

Sara Lee Corp. announced that it has appointed Anne Teague to chief information officer, effective immediately.
UK pork supplier show positive results (16.11.2009)

British pork supplier Cranswick has posted a 22% rise in first-half pretax profit from continuing operations, helped by higher sales to grocery retailers and European discounters.
Ukraine plans to restrict meat imports from EU (16.11.2009)

Ukraine may restrict meat imports from the EU in the near future, local media reports.
Brazilian pork exports rise with lower prices (13.11.2009)

Brazilian unprocessed pork exports during the first 10 months of 2009 increased 7% year-on-year, to 449,217 tonnes swt.
Canadian agriculture promoted in Japan (13.11.2009)

Canadian farmers produce the safest high-quality food in the world and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz led a mission to Japan to create new export opportunities by meeting with newly elected officials and kickstarting the Brand Canada Initiative in Japan with an initial investment of $1 million.
CPF reports net profit of 8,080 million baht (13.11.2009)

Charoen Pokphand Foods or "CPF" reported net profit of 4,116 million baht for the third quarter of year 2009, increasing 2,728 million baht or 197% compared to the previous year.
US investing in animal health R&D (11.12.2009)

Despite economic conditions, Animal Health Institute (AHI) member companies spent $671 mln in 2008 to research and develop potential new products and to maintain the longevity of existing products.
Strong climb in Japanese beef consumption reported (11.12.2009)

Japan consumed 80,838 tonnes (boneless equivalent) of beef in October, up 17% from last year. The strong increase was largely the result of increased imports (up 33% on 2008).
Russia to increase beef production through beef cattle development (11.12.2009)

Russia plans to significantly increase the volume of beef production in the coming years through the development of the domestic beef cattle industry, according to Russian media reports
Prices for meat products in Germany steadily decreasing (11.12.2009)

Prices for meat products in Germany prior to the holidays are steadily decreasing with the most intense decline observed in the largest local discounters - Aldi, Lidl, Penny, Netto and Norma.
Full market access for Canadian beef exports to Hong Kong (11.12.2009)

Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, announced Canada has regained full access for Canadian beef to the key export market of Hong Kong following a meeting with Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Continued Expansion in Russian Meat, Dairy Output (11.12.2009)

RUSSIA - A new report on the future of agribusiness suggests the country's target of self-sufficiency in poultry meat and pork by 2011 will not be reached, however.
New Meat Bone Separator/Deboner with Very Low Calcium Content (11.12.2009)

FRANCE - The French manufacturer of separators, LIMA, has recently developed a new concept for the deboning/separating head allowing an important reduction of the Calcium level in the separated meat while keeping an optimum yield.
Meat Plants to Close (11.12.2009)

BULGARIA - Up to 10 red meat and dairy processing plants in Bulgaria are expected to shut down from the start of next year, because of the current financial crisis
Danish Standard Wins Recognition (11.12.2009)

DENMARK - The Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS) has received formal approval from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), an association of the world’s leading food safety experts.
Crisis sparked demand for cheaper meat products in Russia (11.12.2009)

Per capita total red meat consumption in Russia since the start of the year decreased by 7 kg to 56 kg, which is the lowest figures in the last three years, suggests a new study carried out by analysts of Discovery Research Group.
Russia to invest EUR 2 billion in domestic pig breeding (16.12.2009)

Russia will invest more than 93.6 billion rubles (EUR 2 billion) in the development of the domestic pig breeding industry during the next two years, according to the plans of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.
New program for beef cattle development in Russia (17.12.2009)

The implementation of a new program for beef cattle development in Russia will allow to increase the number of livestock of specialized beef breeds in the country by 1.8 times, sales of young breeder by double (or to 25,000), while the production of high-quality meat beef by 4.5 times, said Elena Skrynnik of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia.
Argentina's beef exports up, but value down reported (17.12.2009)

There has been a sharp increase of Argentinean beef export reported
Aussie ‘ChristmaSteak’ for Japanese Families (17.12.2009)

JAPAN - Christmas is one of peak meat consumption seasons in Japan, as many families and businesses celebrate the end of year with hearty meals such as sukiyaki (Japanese style quick cooking stew with soy based sweet sauce), nabe (clear broth hot pot with meat or seafood), and other Japanese or western style dishes
Swift Buys Tatiara Meat from Vion (17.12.2009)

AUSTRALIA - VION Food Group (VION) has sold the Tatiara Meat Company (TMC) to Swift Australia. TMC is located at Bordertown South Australia and is a subsidiary of the listed company A. Moksel AG which in turn is a member of VION.
EU Pig Prices: Steady for the Most Part (17.12.2009)

EU - Prices appear mostly steady on the European slaughter pig market this week.
Russia Cuts Poultry, Pork Import Quotas (23.12.2009)

RUSSIA - The government has announced cuts of 18 and 11 per cent in imports of poultry and pork, respectively, for next year.
EU Pig Prices: Prices Weakening in Most Places (23.12.2009)

EU - This week, the slaughter pig market presents weakening prices in many European places
Minister Defends Pork Brand Promotion (23.12.2009)

FINLAND - Minister of Agriculture Sirkka-Liisa Anttila says the recent controversy over shoddy conditions at some pig farms and the granting of funds to improve the image of pork are unrelated.
Atria and AS Dan Invest to establish joint venture (23.12.2009)

Atria, a Finnish meat and food processing company, which is the owner of Russian KampoMos and Pit-Products meat processing enterprises, has signed an agreement with the Danish firm AS Dan Invest to establish a joint venture for pig breeding in Russia, according to Russian media reports
Ukraine to import 400,000 tonnes of red meat (23.12.2009)

Red meat imports to Ukraine this year will not exceed 400,000 tonnes which is 130,000 tonnes lower compared to 2008, according to the Head of the Ukrainian State Committee of Veterinary Medicine, Pyotr Verbitsky...
Poland increasing beef exports to European Union market (23.12.2009)

Polish beef exports are steadily increasing despite falling meat prices in its major sale markets, according to local media reports.
Russia cuts United States 2010 pork import quotas (28.12.2009)

Russia has cut its 2010 import quotas, meaning fewer pork imports will be allowed in at low duty rates compared to this year, news agency Reuters reports.
European Union to remain largest red meat supplier to Russia (28.12.2009)

The European Union will remain the largest red meat supplier to Russia during the next several years
Recalled Pork Still in Storage a Year After Scare (28.12.2009)

IRELAND - Recalled meat remains in storage in Russia and Portugal a year on from the pork dioxin scare.
UK Pork Imports Fall (28.12.2009)

UK - Pork imports this year have shown a big drop, mostly due to the weakness of the UK pound against the Euro but Denmark return to the top exporter of pig meat to the UK.
Russia cuts US poultry 2010 import quotas (28.12.2009)

Russia, a top market for US meat, has cut its 2010 import quotas, meaning fewer pork and poultry imports will be allowed in at low duty rates compared to 2009.
Russia increased poultry production (04.01.2010)

The Russian meat industry has been able to survive and even increased its production volumes amid the global recession, said Russia’s Vice-Premier Viktor Zubkov recently. According to Mr Zubkov, poultry production in 2009 increased by 318,000 tonnes, while red meat by 550,000 tonnes
Beef Exports to Grow by 20 Per Cent (04.01.2010)

BRAZIL - Brazilian beef exports are expected to rise by 20 per cent in revenue next year, according to projections from the Brazilian Association of Exporters of Beef (Abiec).
US Targets Caribbean for Meat Exports (04.01.2010)

US - The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is looking to build on the growth of US exports of beef and pork to the Caribbean.
Dutch Eat Most Organic Pork in Europe (04.01.2010)

NETHERLANDS - More organic pork is eaten in the Netherlands than in any other European country.
Russia increased pork production volumes (04.01.2010)

The Russian meat industry has been able to survive and even increased its production volumes amid the global recession, said Russia's Vice-Premier Viktor Zubkov recently.
Top 10 food safety news stories of 2009 (04.01.2010)

Food Safety News, the web-based newspaper that covers all things food safety, has published its list of the top ten food safety stories of the year.
Beef production in European Union declined this year (04.01.2010)

Beef production in the original EU-15 countries this year declined by 1.5% or 100,000 tonnes, and reached 7.1 million tonnes, according to Polish media.
NFU: Congress Should Not Interfere with GIPSA (18.10.2010)

US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson yesterday issued the following statement about the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed rule and the process by which it is determined:
CME: YTD Pork Exports Higher; Beef Exports Lower (18.10.2010)

US - First today, a correction. In my item on Friday regarding GIPSA’s complaint against JBS Swift, I inadvertently referred to JBS United in one place. JBS United is an Indiana-based feed company that is in no way related to JBS Swift. JBS United has nothing to do with the GIPSA complaint. My apologies for getting my JBS’s mixed up, writes Steve Meyer.
Brazilian Schools Eat Organic Beef (18.10.2010)

BRAZIL - Professor Vanderlei Rosa de Oliveira School is one of the 130 public schools in Campo Grande, the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul state, to include organic meat on their menu. Since April 2010 they have procured meat from certified cattle ranches in the Pantanal, where WWF-Brazil supports organic beef production.
Global Poultry, Feed Marketplace Set for Atlanta (18.10.2010)

US - Poultry and feed industry leaders throughout the United States and around the world are making plans to travel to Atlanta for the 2011 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo on 26 to 28 January, sponsored by US Poultry & Egg Association and the American Feed Industry Association.
Ter Beke and Stefano Toselli in Joint Venture (15.10.2010)

BELGIUM - Ter Beke and the shareholders of Stefano Toselli, both major players in the Western European chilled lasagne markets, announce that they have signed on 30 September 2010 an agreement to investigate the creation of a joint venture.
LMC Report: Increase In UK Beef Exports (15.10.2010)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - During the period of January to July 2010, UK exports of fresh and frozen beef have increased by almost 20 per cent.
EC Proposes Ban On Use Of Cloned Animals (15.10.2010)

EU - The European Commission has proposed a temporary five year ban on the use of cloned animals for food, says a leaked draft report of DG SANCO due to be adopted by the College of Commissioners next week.
CME: Slight Increase in 2010 Beef Consumption (15.10.2010)

US - USDA adjusted its estimates for 2010 and 2011 domestic per capita meat and poultry consumption in Friday’s WASDE report , write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Non-Refundable Beef Levy To Improve Marketing (15.10.2010)

CANADA - The Government of Alberta will make regulatory changes to enable a $1 mandatory, non-refundable national levy on beef and beef products to support the work of the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency in marketing beef products nationally and internationally.
Vet Department Says ‘Rubbish Pork’ Claims Untrue (15.10.2010)

MALAYSIA - The Veterinary Services Department director-general Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Jamaluddin has denied claims that pork imported into Malaysia is of low quality and dubbed ‘rubbish pork’.
A Massive Yes to Danish Crown A/S (15.10.2010)

DENMARK - Danish Crown’s Board of Representatives voted massively in favour of the formation of a limited company on Wednesday, 13 October.
Poultry Items Flattened by Low Consumption (15.10.2010)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Prices of poultry products in Tamil Nadu almost ruled flat this week due to a slowdown in consumption.
High Chicken Rates Continue to Torment Consumers (15.10.2010)

PAKISTAN - The chicken meat rates increased around 25 per cent during the first 15 days of October, traders said Thursday.
JBS Under GIPSA Allegations (14.10.2010)

US - The US Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that JBS USA, formerly Swift & Company and Swift Pork Company in Greeley, Colorado underpaid hog suppliers for 11 months.
Farmers Have Their Say On Cutting Red Tape (14.10.2010)

UK - Farmers and food processors only have a few weeks left to put forward ideas and solutions to get rid of red tape. The public consultation for the Farming Regulation Task Force is due to end on 31 October 2010.
Moose Jaw Pork Facility Renovations on Track (14.10.2010)

CANADA - The owners of Thunder Creek Pork report renovations to the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan based pork processing plant remain on track for a late December 2010 opening, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Ten Per Cent Rise in Chicken Meat Price Expected (14.10.2010)

JAMAICA - Jamaica Broilers has signalled that chicken meat prices are about to soar by as much as 10 per cent, as the cost of grain continues to rise in the United States.
Time Is Right For Beef Prices To Rise (14.10.2010)

UK - Following a sustained fall in beef prices during 2010, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says the conditions are now in place for a long overdue increase in the farm gate prices paid to local producers.
Chilean Beef Imports On The Rise (14.10.2010)

CHILE - Chilean beef imports during the calendar year to September increased 14 per cent year-on-year, to 96,657 tonnes swt, according to analysts at Meat and Livestock Australia.
Beef + Lamb NZ Builds Relationships in Europe (13.10.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen will head to Europe this week to meet with the major farmer groups and meat trade organisations in Europe.
NFU Looks To The Future Of Beef (13.10.2010)

UK - The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is working on a new strategy document targeting long-term profitability in the beef sector and protection from the market volatility of recent times. The document will suggest solutions to current market problems preventing long term profitability.
SCoFCAH Implements New Animal By-products Rules (13.10.2010)

EU - A new set of implementing rules on animal by-products, endorsed yesterday by the Member States in the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH), is expected to simplify controls and reduce administrative burden, while maintaining the existing high levels of human and animal health protection.
Marfrig Completes Keystone Acquisition (13.10.2010)

BRAZIL - Marfrig has completed the take over of Keystone Foods.
CME: World Meat, Poultry Trade Forecasts (13.10.2010)

US - A copyrighted story from the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) published Tuesday evening says that EPA will formally announce an increase in the allowed ethanol blend rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent on Wednesday afternoon, according to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Animal-source Foods Combat Poor Nutrition (13.10.2010)

US - Food derived from animals is an important source of protein, energy, calcium and micronutrients — all of which can improve people’s health, their economic status and the environment, according to experts at the Fourth Annual Iowa Hunger Summit held in conjunction with the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue on 12 October.
US Poultry & Egg Association Controller Appointed (19.10.2010)

US - The US Poultry and Egg Association has announced the appointment of Seals Burdell as Controller.
UK Slaughter Statistics - October 2010 (19.10.2010)

UK - The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK Slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs were released on 14 October 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Fiji Aims to Export Poultry Meat (19.10.2010)

FIJI - The country expects to achieve self-sufficiency in chicken meat and will soon be looking to export to other countries in the Pacific region.
More US Companies Authorised to Export to Russia (19.10.2010)

RUSSIA - Following further inspections, the country's agriculture watchdog has now permitted chicken imports from 18 of 33 US companies.
Hope Despite Tough Economic Conditions (19.10.2010)

SCOTLAND, UK - Despite tough economic conditions Scottish red meat exporters appear confident there are opportunities for growth on the export scene.
Opportunities For New Zealand Meat In China (19.10.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - A new Rabobank report looks at opportunities for New Zealand meat in China, however it is offal that appear to procide the greatest opportunities.
EU Pig Prices: Market Situation Quite Constant (19.10.2010)

EU - Demand is exceptionally good on the European slaughter pig market this week.
Re-Opening of Moose Jaw Gets Positive Response (19.10.2010)

CANADA - Officials with Donald's Fine Foods report the response among Saskatchewan swine industry stakeholders to its planned re-opening of an idled Moose Jaw pork processing plant has been extremely positive, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Market Preview: Latest in US Pork Export Trends (19.10.2010)

US - In this week's National Hog Farmer's weekly Market Preview, Steve Meyer, Ph.D. of Paragon Economics, Inc., writes about comments on the latest pork trends.
Temporary Suspension of Cloning for Food Production (19.10.2010)

EU - European Commission has announced it favours the temporary suspension of animal cloning for food production in the EU.
Chicken and Hormones: The Myth Persists (18.10.2010)

AUSTRALIA - A new survey reveals the majority of Australians (78.6 per cent) wrongly believe that meat chickens are fed hormones or steroids.
Strong Momentum Continues for Beef, Pork Exports (18.10.2010)

US - August was a solid month for both US beef and pork exports as both easily outpaced the results of August 2009 and increased their gains over the cumulative totals from the first eight months of 2009.
Industry Body Warns of Price Rises Ahead (18.10.2010)

UK - The continuing hike in world crop prices makes poultry price rises inevitable, warns the British Poultry Council.
Nations More Open to Bilateral Trade Agreements (18.10.2010)

CANADA - Canada's Agriculture Minister says, in the absence of progress in multilateral trade discussions at the World Trade Organization, nations have become much more receptive to securing bilateral trade agreements, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tyson Invests in North Carolina Plant (04.11.2010)

US - Tyson Foods has invested more than $20 million at its plant in Wilkesboro, North Carolina to improve the efficiency of its fresh poultry operations.
Poultry & Eggs Tap into Consumer Needs (04.11.2010)

IRELAND - According to new figures announced at Bord Bia's Poultry and Egg Conference, the volume of eggs and poultry sold in Irish retail over the past year has increased by five per cent and six per cent, respectively.
First Meat, Poultry Testing Lab Officially Opened (04.11.2010)

INDIA - The Minister of Food Processing Industries has inaugurated the first food testing laboratory of the National Meat and Poultry Processing Board in New Delhi.
Warning of Shortages after Frozen Poultry Meat Ban (04.11.2010)

RUSSIA - The Russian meat industry association has warned of shortages following a government announcement that only chilled, not frozen poultry will be on sale from January.
Forces Joined to Bring Home the Bacon (04.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - The Brisbane Smallgoods Company (BSC) will have its brand, 'Aussie Farmer’s Choice' rindless middle bacon rashers, sporting the Australian PorkMark logo, in almost one thousand additional retail outlets across Australia.
Advances In Sustainable Beef Production (04.11.2010)

GLOBAL - World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and global leaders from the beef industry have announced their commitment to improve the sustainability of the beef system through multi-stakeholder engagement at the national, regional, and local scale.
US Beef Imports Surge Into Japan (04.11.2010)

US - Japan imported 52,037 tonnes swt of beef in September, the highest monthly volume since July 2005, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance, Japan.
Carsten Jakobsen leaves Tulip Ltd and DC Group (04.11.2010)

DENMARK - Chairman of Tulip Ltd, Carsten Jakobsen, who is also Vice CEO/President International of the Danish Crown Group, has decided that it is now time for him to leave Tulip Ltd and Danish Crown after 14 years of service.
Meat Industry Threatened by Removal of Inspectors (04.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand’s multibillion meat industry may be put at risk by a move to get rid of meat inspectors, acording to Labour’s Agriculture spokesperson Damien O’Connor.
Higher Feed Costs Mean Pricier Meat in 2011 (04.11.2010)

US - It costs a lot more this year to feed meat animals corn and soybean meal than it did just a few years ago. By the end of 2011, meat eaters will be forking out more money, as well, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.
NFUS Attacks Commission Over Mercosur Talks (04.11.2010)

GLOBAL - NFU Scotland has cranked up its opposition to ongoing trade talks between Europe and Mercosur.
Federal-Provincial Funding Aids Promotion (03.11.2010)

CANADA - Wild West Seasoning is expanding marketing promotion for its made-in-Manitoba product line.
Pork Checkoff Supports Return of McRib Nationwide (03.11.2010)

US - For the first time since 1994, McDonald's McRib® sandwich is available in all participating restaurants nationwide through November.
International Egg and Poultry Review: US (03.11.2010)

US - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at US paws and paw exports.
New Proposal from Ethanol Industry Concerns AMI (03.11.2010)

US - AMI has joined a number of agriculture associations in expressing serious concerns over a new proposal from the ethanol industry that would extend the expiring ethanol blenders credit and import tariff on foreign ethanol, create new corn ethanol subsidies and change the definition of “advanced biofuels” to include corn ethanol in the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
Two Directors Resign from Maple Leaf Foods' Board (03.11.2010)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has announced the resignation of the representatives of Ontario Pension Plan from the Board of Directors.
Pet Food from Organic, Grass-Fed Beef (03.11.2010)

US - Original Pet Food Company has introducd what it says us the first pet food line made from organic, grass-fed beef provides a host of pet health and environmental benefits.
EFSA Shares Progress on Work on Emerging Risks (03.11.2010)

EU - EFSA has shared progress on its work on emerging risks in feed and food with participants form around the globe at its recent 15th Scientific Colloquium.
Further Accreditation of Food Inspection Bodies (02.11.2010)

CHINA - Work is continuing on the accreditation of food inspection institutions.
KFCH Buys Four Poultry Firms (02.11.2010)

MALAYSIA - KFC Holdings Bhd (KFCH) via its subsidiary, Ayamas Food Corporation Sdn Bhd (Ayamas), will acquire four poultry-related companies for 1.11 million ringgit (MYR) from Johor Corporation Bhd (JCorp).
OSU to Hold 2nd Annual Animal Welfare Symposium (02.11.2010)

US - The second annual Ohio State University (OSU) Animal Welfare Symposium is set for 30 November at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on Fred Taylor Drive in Columbus.
Revised Directive on Recall of Meat, Poultry Products (02.11.2010)

US - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 8080.1, Revision 6: Recall of Meat and Poultry Products.
EU Pig Prices: Basic Mood is Positive (02.11.2010)

EU - This week, the European slaughter pig market appears to be in a friendly to steady mood.
US Drops Appeal over WTO Ruling (02.11.2010)

GLOBAL - The US has decided not to oppose the World Trade Organization (WTO) decision regarding poultry meat trade with China.
Conference Tackles Beef Sustainability (02.11.2010)

US - Over 300 participants from around the world are tackling the issue of beef sustainability, at the Global Conference on Sustainable Beef in Denver. This is a multiple stakeholder approach to the issue, to get the conversation started on how best to deal with this challenge.
Economic Growth Driving Agricultural Change in India (05.11.2010)

INDIA - With a broiler sector growing 10-12 per cent per year and an egg sector growing six to seven per cent, India’s agriculture and food systems are responding in significant ways to the country’s economic growth – and over time that may offer opportunities to trade partners.
Research Shines Light on Pigs' Secrets (05.11.2010)

CANADA - Which are the best pieces of pork, what their texture is, how moist they are – the secrets pigs keep from even the most skilled butchers – are about to be revealed, thanks to a sophisticated new technique that has been developed by McGill University researchers in conjunction with Agriculture Canada and the pork industry.
Praise for Mountaire Chicken Plant Expansion (05.11.2010)

DELAWARE, US - Governor Jack Markell took a detour en route to Return Day to applaud a newly approved Mountaire Farms plan for a $34.5 million factory expansion in Millsboro that will convert poultry processing leftovers into marketable proteins.
Workshop Boosts Prospect of Halal Poultry Exports (05.11.2010)

PHILIPPINES - A workshop has been help recently to accelerate the development of halal standards to boost the country's exports.
Steggles Wins International Marketing Award (05.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Steggles has won an international marketing award for its campaign dispelling the hormone myths about chicken.
CME - Daily Livestock Report (05.11.2010)

Lean hog futures were generally higher on Wednesday as market participants were buoyed by reports of improving cash pork prices and better packer demand for hogs in the coming days, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
How Stress Affects Pig Meat Quality (05.11.2010)

DENMARK - Researchers have found how stress affects the pig's meat quality at the cellular level.
Directive on Illegally Imported Products Revised (05.11.2010)

US - The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has revised its Directive on illegally imported or smuggled products and the rporting in the import alert tracking system.
Welfare Accreditation Scheme Launched for NZ Pigs (05.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Pork has launched the latest audit results and the PigCare accreditation label.
Consumers Confused over 'Free-Range Pork' Label (05.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - It has been alleged that consumers are being misled over 'free-range pork'.
Sokolow Saugage Products Recalled (05.11.2010)

UK - All Sokolów brand Home Black Pudding Sausage and Grill Black Pudding Sausage are being recalled as a precautionary measure, because batches of the products have been found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Two Firms in Poultry Product Recalls (05.11.2010)

US - The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expanded public health alert for various meat and poultry products that had been produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
WTO to Consider Brazil's Case on Poultry Trade (08.11.2010)

BRAZIL - Brazil is to take what it alleges are 'illegal' EU poultry regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for resolution.
Changing Dynamics Of Beef Exports (08.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Meat and Livestock Australia has suggested that beef exports will increase in recent years with growing opportunities in Russia, the Middle East and Asia.
Perak Has More Than Enough Pork (08.11.2010)

MALAYSIA - A pork sellers' association in Perak has been criticised for using a recent ban on pig movement from Penang as an excuse to push for a price increase.
Coles Widens Ban on Pork from Sow Stall Piggeries (08.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Australian Pork Limited has welcomed Coles' decision to only import pork products from suppliers which don't use sow stalls.
Pork Industry: Factory Farming Fund Unnecessary (08.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Pork industry says a $2 million fund set up to fight factory farming is unnecessary as independent animal welfare audits are already carried out on the country's pig farms.
Thai Food Firm Eyes Investment in Philippines (08.11.2010)

PHILIPPINES - On a recent visit, top officials of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) indicated their company's interest in investing in feed, poultry and pig production in the Philippines.
CME: Russia Improves Position of its Producers (08.11.2010)

US - Commodity markets were sharply higher on 4 November as market participants reacted to the sharp depreciation of the US dollar by piling on any hard asset they could find, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NFU Sets Record Straight on Poultry Welfare (08.11.2010)

UK - The National Farmers' Union (NFU) chief poultry adviser wrote to the Independent newspaper last week, following an article in which it was suggested that consumers should choose Thai chicken over British birds because of comparative welfare standards.
Choose Freedom Food Chicken, Says RSPCA (08.11.2010)

UK - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is recommending consumers to buy chickens reared to high welfare standards.
Cherkizovo Completes Acquisition of Pork Plants (08.11.2010)

RUSSIA - OJSC Cherkizovo Group today announces the completion of the acquisition of two greenfield pork farms.
Miller Appointed New USMEF Board Chairman (09.11.2010)

US - Keith Miller of Kansas has been appointed the new US Meat Exporting Federation (USMEF) Board chairman.
Trichinosis Outbreak Alert in Cordoba (09.11.2010)

ARGENTINA - Seven cases of trichinosis have been reported in the city of Cordoba. The source of infection is thought to be infected dry salami made from meat that had not been inspected. Pork is the main source of foodborne disease outbreaks.
KellyBronze Turkeys Forge Ahead in Scotland (09.11.2010)

SCOTLAND, UK - Supplies of the KellyBronze turkey are being expanded with the purchase of an Ayrshire farm within easy reach of butchers and consumers in Glasgow.
Industry Urges Overturn of Ban on Frozen Chicken (09.11.2010)

RUSSIA - Local producers are calling on the government to postpone its recently confirmed ban on frozen poultry meat from January 2011.
Higher Revenues, Net Income for Zhongpin (09.11.2010)

CHINA - Zhongpin has reported higher revenues and net income for the third quarter of 2010.
China Exports Frozen Fresh Pork to Malaysia (09.11.2010)

CHINA - Hunan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau said that Hunan Province exported 10 tons of frozen fresh pork to Malaysia, which valued $47,800.
Pork Producers Welcome Coles' Sow Stall Ban (09.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Australian pork farmers welcome the decision by Coles today to apply its gestation stall free fresh pork policy to now include all forms of Coles branded pork products by 2014.
Slaughter Numbers Push Down Live Hog Prices (09.11.2010)

CANADA - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports the biggest factor putting downward pressure on North American live hog prices right now is the seasonal increase in the number of slaughter hogs going to market, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Where’s the Beef in Raising Pork Prices? (09.11.2010)

MALAYSIA - Perak pork sellers have denied creating an artificial shortage of the meat.
Exports Needed To Ensure Cattle Throughput (09.11.2010)

UK - Beef processors can exert more influence on future UK cattle production levels than they appear to think, the National Beef Association said today.
Argentinean Beef Production Continues To Fall (09.11.2010)

ARGENTINA - Beef production in Argentina fell by 21.8 per cebt between January and September 2010, to 1.98 million tons, according to a report of the Chamber of Industry and Trade of Meat and Derivatives (Ciccra), released last week.
Factories Warned About Low Cattle Prices (09.11.2010)

IRELAND - Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Livestock Chairman Michael Doran has issued a strong warning to meat factories who he accused of holding back on a badly needed cattle price increase.
Livestock AGMs Take Place Next Week (09.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Next week is set to be a busy one for the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Livestock Group, as it represents Victorian producers at six of the Livestock Peak Council and Research and Development Corporation’s (RDC) Annual General Meetings (AGM) in Sydney and Launceston.
Senior Official Urges Greater Focus on Food Safety (10.11.2010)

CHINA - At an international workshop on food safety for the meat and poultry industries, a senior official has said that China is lagging behind in this sector.
Activists Push for Arsenic Ban in Maryland (10.11.2010)

MARYLAND, US - A new report from activist group, Food & Water Watch warns of public health and environmental risks of arsenic in poultry feed and the group is calling for a ban on its use.
Agreement Signed to Boost Meat, Poultry Industry (10.11.2010)

INDIA - Haryana Agriculture University is to help boost meat and poultry industry by agreeing to a co-operation with the national processing board.
Belarus Exports Unaffected by Russian Frozen Ban (10.11.2010)

BELARUS - Russia's frozen poultry meat ban will have no impact on Belarusian export, according to the Agriculture and Food Ministry.
Maple Leaf to Close Sale of Burlington Pork Plant (10.11.2010)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced yesterday that it is proceeding with the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc.
EU Pig Prices: Steady Quotations Throughout Europe (10.11.2010)

EU - The European slaughter pig market continues to be steady this week.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Chile (10.11.2010)

CHILE - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at Chile's poultry industry.
AgFeed Results Hit by Loss in Chinese Pig Division (10.11.2010)

CHINA - AgFeed Industries has announced its quarterly results, which included a 59 per cent increase in revenue in its feed division but revenue declines and an operating loss for its Chinese pig farms.
Beef Exports Should Reach US$ 5bn (10.11.2010)

BRAZIL - Revenues from Brazilian exports of beef should reach US$ 5 billion and a volume of 1.8 million tonnes this year.
Deboning Plant Puts Cagle's on Road to Improvement (11.11.2010)

US - Cagle's, Inc. has announced its results for the second quarter. Highlights include significant increases in net sales and earnings per share.
First Commercial-Scale Advanced Biofuels Plant Open (11.11.2010)

US - Operations are underway at the new Dynamic Fuels plant, which is successfully converting animal fats and greases into high quality renewable fuels, officials from Syntroleum Corporation and Tyson Foods, Inc. have announced.
Feed Costs Report Points the Way for Pig Industry (11.11.2010)

UK - Pig farmers are once again facing making loses because of soaring feed prices. BPEX has produced a new report on the issue and has restarted the campaign 'Pigs Are STILL Worth It'.
Govt Invests in Research to Boost Poultry Industry (11.11.2010)

CANADA – The country's poultry producers and consumers will benefit from a Government of Canada investment aimed at helping the industry become more competitive in markets here and abroad. The announcement has been welcomed by producer organisations.
Year-to-Date Chicken Exports Jump up in Value (11.11.2010)

BRAZIL - The value of chicken exports so far this year has risen by 16 per cent.
IPE Programme: Benefits of Poultry Production (11.11.2010)

US - The US Poultry & Egg Association Industry Education Program at the 2011 International Poultry Expo will examine 'Benefits of Modern Poultry Production'.
Canadian Pork Farmers Seek Details of Coles Ban (11.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA & CANADA - The Canadian pork industry says it needs more information about Coles' ban on pork products from countries which use sow stalls by 2014.
Maple Leaf Completes Sale to Fearmans Pork Inc. (11.11.2010)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods announced yesterday that it has closed the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to Fearmans Pork, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. for approximately $20 million.
FSA Considers Charging for Controls at Meat Plants (11.11.2010)

UK - The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views on its proposal to increase the charges for official controls in meat plants.
Industry Group Opposes EC over Mercosur Trade (11.11.2010)

EU - Copa-Cogeca has attacked the EU Commission's move to prioritise completion of the trade liberalising talks with Mercosur, the Latin American Trading Group, in its trade policy agenda for the next five years.
ElSitioAvícola: Something New Every Day (11.11.2010)

WORLD – ElSitioAvícola.com publishes pertinent news every day and relevant articles almost every day; there is always something new to see.
Fewer Turkeys Means Higher Thanksgiving Prices (12.11.2010)

US - Consumers should count their blessings as they spend a little more for the annual Thanksgiving feast this year because they're likely to face even higher food prices in 2011, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.
US-South Korea Free Trade Talks Stall (12.11.2010)

GLOBAL - US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has released a statement regarding the latest Free Trade Agreement discussions between the US and South Korea over beef and pork trade, which have stalled.
HKScan Acquisition of Rose Poultry Approved (12.11.2010)

FINLAND/DENMARK - Finland's HKScan has obtained the required competition authority approvals for acquisition of Rose Poultry A/S.
NFUS Slams Meat Inspection Cost Recovery Plans (12.11.2010)

SCOTLAND, UK - Farmers would bear the brunt of FSA proposals for recovering the costs of meat plant inspections, says the National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS).
No Link Between Red/Processed Meats and Cancer (12.11.2010)

US - There is no independent positive association between consumption of red or processed meats and the development of prostate cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of large scale prospective studies on red and processed meats and cancer published in Nutrition Journal.
Fines Can Lead to Safer Meat, Says WUR Researcher (12.11.2010)

NETHERLANDS - Fines farmers for pig carcass condemnation has been successful to reduce the liver worms but it would not be so effective in cases where antibiotic residues are discovered
MEPs Call for Solution to Livestock Crisis (12.11.2010)

EU - Ministers of the European Parliament (MEPs) are calling for measures to fight price volatility and speculation in the livestock markets.
CPF Boosts 2011 International Investment Budget (12.11.2010)

THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) has set aside more investment budget for overseas operations next year as part of its plans to reap the benefits from the strong baht. Sales for the first nine months of the year were up by 19 per cent.
Brasil Foods Posts Best Ever Operating Income (15.11.2010)

BRAZIL - BRF Brasil Foods posted a third quarter 2010 operating income of 416 million real (BRR), six-fold higher than the same period last year.
Indian Poultry Exports Down (15.11.2010)

INDIA - The country has tremendous potential to increase its export of poultry meat provided it overcomes the constraint of limited processing plants, according to Poultry Federation of India (PFI).
Namib Poultry Plans $72 Million Windhoek Plant (15.11.2010)

NAMIBIA - Namib Mills plans to build a $72-million poultry plant near Windhoek.
Astral Posts 'Solid' Result for Year (15.11.2010)

SOUTH AFRICA - Astral Foods describes its final result for the year as 'solid', with revenue down five per cent but operating profit one per cent higher than the previous year.
Strong Interest Already in VIV Asia 2011 (15.11.2010)

ASIA - Exhibition space at VIV Asia 2011 is in high demand, say the event organisers. VIV Asia 2011 takes place on 9 to 11 March 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, BITEC.
China Sells Stockpiled Pork, Sugar to Cut Prices (16.11.2010)

CHINA - China's government is trying to cool double-digit food price rises by releasing stockpiled pork and sugar to boost supplies in markets, the Commerce Ministry said Tuesday.
Yellow 'Majjal ta' Malta' Tag Brands Maltese Pork (16.11.2010)

MALTA - Locally produced pork will carry a yellow tag with the words "Majjal ta’ Malta" from today, allowing consumers to differentiate between imported and Maltese pork.
Turkey Products Recalled for Possible Listeria (16.11.2010)

US - New Braunfels Smokehouse from Texas is recalling approximately 2,609 pounds of fully cooked, ready-to-eat smoked turkey breast products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Farmers Face £21m Meat Hygiene Charges (16.11.2010)

UK - More than £21million in charges for meat hygiene services could be passed onto livestock producers after the Food Standards Agency launched a consultation to reduce its costs.
Mincemeat with Vegetable Protein (16.11.2010)

NETHERLANDS - The VION Food Group has developed an innovative mincemeat preparation with plant-based protein and 30 percent less fat and cholesterine
New Zealand to Improved Market Access to Russia (16.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) say improved market access in the Russian market will offer exciting opportunities for New Zealand sheep and beef farmers and industry.
New Import Rules Relating to FDA Refusals (16.11.2010)

US - The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published an entirely new category for Import Alert relating to Facility Establishment Inspections.
US Red Meat Exports Continue Positive Trend (16.11.2010)

US - The global appetite for US beef and pork continued to grow in September, with American red meat exports maintaining solid momentum through the first nine months of 2010, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
CME: Beef Exports Grow, Pork Exports Decline (15.11.2010)

US - "In case anyone still thinks trade issues are not a major driver of US markets, Friday should be proof positive to the contrary!" write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Supermarkets Dictating to the Pork Industry (15.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - One of Australia's leading pig producers says it's the big two supermarkets that are driving the future of his industry.
Toxic Residues Could Shrivel Shrimp Exports (17.11.2010)

VIET NAM - Processors have to be very careful to ensure there are no toxic residues in their seafood shipments, or the nation will face bans imposed by governments in export markets, an industry group has warned.
Poultry Company Collapse Under Investigation (17.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - The Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industry will review the reasons behind the collapse of two major food producers in the region, including that of poultry producer, Finesse Foods, earlier this month.
EU Pig Prices: Germany is the New Number One (17.11.2010)

EU - The mood appears to be exceptionally good on the European slaughter pig market this week.
New Poultry Plant in W Hungary (17.11.2010)

HUNGARY - Zalai Baromfifeldolgozó plans to build a new plant in western Hungary, starting this month.
Aussie Pig Farmers Promise to Scrap Stalls by 2017 (17.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Australia's pork producers have agreed to voluntarily phase out sow gestation stalls by 2017.
CME: Impressive Gains in Exports to Asia (17.11.2010)

US - The export data published by the US Census Bureau offered some positive news for US beef exports, with impressive gains in exports to a number of Asian destinations, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Research on EU Consumers' Perceptions of Food Risks (17.11.2010)

EU - The majority of Europeans associate food and eating with enjoyment. According to a new Eurobarometer survey published today, those who are concerned about possible food-related risks tend to worry more about chemical contamination of food rather than bacterial contamination or health and nutrition issues.
BPEX Feed Report Points the Way for Pig Industry (17.11.2010)

UK - Pay pig farmers a proper price for their produce to help address the issue of rocketing feed costs and ensure a sustainable future for quality assured Red Tractor pork.
USMEF Initiative Targets Underappreciated Pork Butt (17.11.2010)

US - The pork butt is the Rodney Dangerfield of pork cuts. It’s more tender, juicy, flavorful and affordable than many cuts in the pork carcass, but it doesn’t get any respect. A new international initiative is out to change that.
Russia Slashes Poultry Import Quota; Beef, Pork Unchanged (18.11.2010)

RUSSIA - The quota for poultry imports in 2011 will drop by 33 per cent in order to boost local production, while quotas for imports of beef and pork will remain unchanged, announced the head of Russia's Meat Union.
Major Turkey Plant Opens Ahead of Festive Season (18.11.2010)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Moy Park has opened a new turkey processing facility at its Ballymena processing plant, representing an investment of £21 million in the business. The new factory was officially opened by Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, at an event attended by government, agri-food and retail representatives.
Marfrig Revenue Grows to R$3.85bn (18.11.2010)

BRAZIL - Bazilian meat and food processor Marfrig Alimentos S.A. has reported gross revenue for the third quarter of the year of R$4.2 billion, up 10.3 per cent on 2Q10 (R$3.8 billion) and 63.9 per cent on 3Q09 (R$2.5 billion).
Mexican Trucking Dispute Hurting US Pork (18.11.2010)

US - US pork exports to Mexico have fallen by a whopping 20 per cent since the Mexican government added pork to the list of US products against which it is retaliating for the failure of the United States to live up to a trade obligation.
Maple Leaf Foods to Close Prepared Meats Facility (18.11.2010)

NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. yesterday announced plans to close its prepared meats facility in Berwick, Nova Scotia.
CME: Effect of Growing Risks in Europe and Asia (18.11.2010)

US - Livestock and grain commodity markets were sharply lower on Tuesday as large traders sought to trim their long positions in light of growing risks in Europe and Asia, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
UK Slaughter Statistics - November 2010 (19.11.2010)

UK - The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs were released on 18 November 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
MHP's New Plant Targets Exports (19.11.2010)

UKRAINE - Poultry company, Myronivsky Hliboproduct (MHP), is planning to export 40 per cent of its production.
User Fees for Meat, Poultry Industry Recommended (19.11.2010)

US - The Co-Chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, established earlier this year to suggest actions to address the national debt, last week recommended that user fees be charged to meat and poultry processing facilities to finance food safety and inspection services.
Canada Strengthens Food Safety System (19.11.2010)

CANADA - The Canadian Government has taken another step to strengthen Canada’s food safety system by appointing seven highly qualified advisors to the Ministerial Advisory Board (MAB) of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
EC Outlines Greener CAP after 2013 (19.11.2010)

EU - The European Commission's Communication on "the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) towards 2020 – Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future" aims at making the European agriculture sector more dynamic, competitive, and effective in responding to the Europe 2020 vision of stimulating sustainable growth, smart growth and inclusive growth.
Increased Levy Will Boost Exports (19.11.2010)

ENGLAND, UK - An additional £2 million is set to be invested by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX - the English red meat levy board) in boosting exports and helping to showcase the benefits of red meat.
Philippines Re-opens to Beef from Spain (19.11.2010)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippines has lifted its ban on imports of beef and beef products from Spain. This followed earlier decisions to lift the bans on imports from a number of other EU Member States.
LMC Report: Brazilian Beef Prices On Autumn Rise (19.11.2010)

NORTHERN IRELAND - Beef producers will have been relieved to finally see some upward movement in prices over the last few days, with several factories now quoting 258p/kg on Wednesday.
European Meat Performs Poorly (19.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - The European meat market has been rated below other food markets in terms of performance rated by consumers, according to the Market Performance Indicator (MPI) results from the latest Household Budget Survey (AHDB).
Russia Slashes Poultry Quota; Beef, Pork Unchanged (18.11.2010)

RUSSIA - The quota for poultry imports in 2011 will drop by 33 per cent in order to boost local production, while quotas for imports of beef and pork will remain unchanged, announced the head of Russia's Meat Union.
Venky's Completes Purchase of English Football Club (22.11.2010)

GLOBAL - Venky's London, part of India's Venky's poultry company, has completed the purchase of the English Premier League football club, Blackburn Rovers.
Education Session Details Available for AMI Expo (22.11.2010)

US - Education session details for the American Meat Institute (AMI) International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition are now available on the event web site. The Expo will be held on 13 to 16 April 2011 in Chicago.
Summer Pork Prices Slow Exports, Boost Imports (22.11.2010)

US - The average retail price of pork during October was a record $3.363 per pound, up 6.3 cents from the month before and 48.3 cents higher than in October 2009, writes Ron Plain.
Mixed Fortunes For South American Beef Exporters (22.11.2010)

ARGENTINA & BRAZIL - Among the two key South American beef exporters, a significant fall in Argentinean exports has more than offset growth in Brazilian exports to date in 2010 with combined exports running 10 per cent lower at 789,000 tonnes for the first seven months of the year.
Farmers Protest as Retailer Profits at Their Expense (22.11.2010)

IRELAND - A large number of angry pig, poultry and beef farmers have staged a protest outside Tesco in Cavan town last week over the failure of retailers to return a viable price through the food chain to producers whose livelihoods are threatened because of mounting losses.
Pig Prices to Remain Steady, Says Zhongpin (22.11.2010)

CHINA - Zhongpin expects the trend of pig prices to remain steady in the near future.
EUROTIER: Preventing An Off-Taste In Fish (22.11.2010)

GERMANY - A musty or earthy off-flavour can be a problem in farmed fish, regardless of the water type in which they were grown. The economic impact of a poor consumer experience can only be guessed, but it is known that the pre-harvest purification practised on farms is a significant added cost.
Study Offers Insight Into Halal Market (22.11.2010)

UK - The first authoritative study of the Halal red meat industry in England will be published by EBLEX today (22nd November).
Industry Highly Critical of Proposed GIPSA Rule (23.11.2010)

US - A massive regulation proposed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the production and marketing of poultry and livestock is unconstitutional, unsupported by any meaningful economic analysis, and is in defiance of court rulings and Congressional mandates, the poultry industry said in comments filed with the agency yesterday (22 November).
EBLEX Celebrates Bulgarian Success (23.11.2010)

UK - The EBLEX (English red meat levy board) and BPEX (English pig levy board) export team exhibited the full range of beef, lamb and pork products at Meatmania in Bulgaria earlier this month.
Record Sales and Earnings for Tyson Foods (23.11.2010)

US - Tyson Foods has produced record sales and earnings despite some market head-winds in the fourth quarter of the year.
AMI Urges USDA to Withdraw Proposed GIPSA Rule (23.11.2010)

US - AMI is urging the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to withdraw its livestock and poultry marketing proposed rule in written comments submitted this week.
CME: Increasing Meat Volumes in Cold Storage (23.11.2010)

US - According to USDA's monthly Cold Storage report, released today, the quantities of pork, beef and chicken in US freezers all increased from one month ago, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Breeding Can Improve Turkey Meat Quality (23.11.2010)

US - When it comes to meat quality, not all turkey breasts are created equal. Recent work by poultry scientists at Ohio State University has shown that a number of factors impact turkey breast meat quality and that genetic selection plays an important role in determining those factors.
Chicken, Egg Price Rises in the Pipeline (24.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Consumers are being warned that they will have to pay more for poultry meat and eggs next year as the result of rising feed prices.
Rising Feed Costs Hit Rainbow Chicken Profits (24.11.2010)

SOUTH AFRICA - Rainbow Chicken reports a drop in first-half-year profits due to increasing feed prices.
Govt Announces Further Cuts in Meat Import Quotas (24.11.2010)

RUSSIA - Following an announcement just last week that the government will cut the poultry meat import quota by one-third for next year, it now says it will reduce it further – to 50 per cent of this year's level. The pork import quota is also reduced, while that for beef remain unchanged.
Danish Crown Beef Doing Well (24.11.2010)

DENMARK - With supplementary payments of DKK 1.25, Danish Crown Beef is demonstrating that dedicated efforts in the past year are bearing fruit.
EU Grants Duty-Free Quota To Canadian Beef (24.11.2010)

CANADA - The European Union will now allow duty-free imports of up to 20,000 tonnes of Canadian beef per year in a trade concession valued at over C$10 million annually.
CAP Must Not Impede Essential Food Production (24.11.2010)

UK - The template for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform after 2013, which was approved by the European Commission last week, places heavy emphasis on the development of more environmental safeguards - and as a result it is possible that guaranteeing the EU’s future food security could be forced into second place.
Diamond Ranch Foods Shows Profits (24.11.2010)

US - Diamond Ranch Foods, a regional meat processing and distribution company, has reported a net income of $79,913 for the second quarter ended 30 September, compared to a net loss of $89,952 for the same quarter of 2009.
Meyn and Praxair Join on CAS Stunning (24.11.2010)

GLOBAL - Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. and Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) have signed an agreement regarding the development and marketing of a new Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS) system for the poultry processing industry for Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Principles on Country of Origin Labelling (25.11.2010)

UK - New guiding principles on country of origin labelling, announced this week, formalise measures that Britain's grocers have already agreed - to provide consumers with clear, accurate information on the origin of their food.
Compliance Date Set for Food Labelling Regulations (25.11.2010)

US - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has set 1 January 2014, as the uniform compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations that are issued between 1 January 2011, and 31 December 2012.
Mission to Chile Strengthens Meat Exports (25.11.2010)

BRAZIL - A trade mission to Chile backed by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) helped to support exports of beef, pork and poultry to the country and promote new Brazilian products.
RTC Weight up Three Per Cent from Last Year (25.11.2010)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a three per cent increase in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for October 2010.
Custom Destroys Poultry Products Worth Millions (25.11.2010)

NIGERIA - Smugglers have lost poultry products worth over NGN8.5 million to the Federal Operation Unit of the Nigerian Custom Service.
Brazilian Beef is Healthy (25.11.2010)

Brazilain meat processor JBS has declared Barzilain beef as healthy following the news of a case of Creutzfeld Jakob Disease being found in a person in the State of Sao Paulo.
Tulip Food Company Notes Marked Progress (25.11.2010)

DENMARK - Consumers all over the world increasingly prefer products from Tulip Food Company, who just delivered a record-breaking result of more than 35 million Euro.
Dawn Meats/Teagasc Open Day (25.11.2010)

IRELAND - At the Dawn Meats / Teagasc Open Day at Johnstown Castle in Co Wexford recently a large and somewhat unique gathering of beef and dairy farmers was introduced to the joint work being undertaken in developing profitable beef production systems for bull calves from the dairy herd.
Investments in Agriculture Must Grow (25.11.2010)

GLOBAL - The key to long-term food security lies in boosting investment in agriculture, particularly in low-income food-deficit countries, FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf said.
CME: CPI Values for Beef, Veal, Pork, Chicken, Turkey (25.11.2010)

US - We would like to wish all our readers a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Meat and Milk from Cloned Animals is Safe (26.11.2010)

UK - At the open meeting of The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes(ACNFP)has declared that meat and milk from cloned cattle and their offspring is safe to eat.
Inquest Calls for Stronger Food Safety Enforcement (26.11.2010)

UK - The British Food Standards Agency has welcomed recommendations made by the coroner at the inquest into the tragic death of Mason Jones, the five-year-old boy who died in the E.coli outbreak in south Wales in 2005.
Investigation Called over Clenbuterol Allegations (26.11.2010)

SPAIN - The Spanish beef producers association have filed an official complaint and called for a complete investigation into allegations by the disgraced Tour de France cyclist, Alberto Contador, that his drugs test failure was due to contaminated meat.
NZ$800,000 Loss for Silver Fern Farms (26.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand meat processor Silver Fern Farms has reported a net operating loss before tax for the 12 months ended 30 September 2010 of NZ$800,000 (2009 profit NZNZ$5.4m) from total revenue of NZ$1,810m (2009 NZ$2,014m).
Grants to Food Processing Companies (26.11.2010)

UK - Northern Irish agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew has announced details of £1.5million grant aid to five local agri-food processing companies.
Danish Crown Posts Best Results Ever (26.11.2010)

DENMARK - The results for the year presented by Danish Crown clearly demonstrate the strong position of the group. The net profit for the year is DKK 1.648 billion against DKK 1.164 billion last year, and the massive growth is primarily attributable to reduced costs in Denmark and markedly improved results in the foreign companies.
Northern Foods Directorate Change (26.11.2010)

UK - British food processor, Northern Foods has announced the departure of Stefan Barden as Chief Executive, the appointment of Simon Herrick, Group Finance Director, as Acting Chief Executive, and the appointment of Steve Henderson, Group Financial Controller, as Acting Chief Financial Officer.
Commercial Red Meat Production Down in October (29.11.2010)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.27 billion pounds in October, down three per cent from the 4.39 billion pounds produced in October 2009.
Thailand Expects 10 Per Cent Rise in Poultry Exports (29.11.2010)

THAILAND - The country expects to export 410,000 to 420,000 tonnes of poultry meat this year, and a 10 per cent increase in the value of those exports is forecast for next year.
Call to Stop Smuggling to Keep Bird Flu Out (29.11.2010)

PHILIPPINES - An urgent call has been made to stop illegal imports of poultry meat in order to keep diseases out of the country.
Death Reported of Bernard Matthews (29.11.2010)

UK - Bernard Matthews, founder of Bernard Matthews Farms and the country's leading brand of turkey meat, died last week.
NZ Kosher Poultry Ban Overturned (29.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - A ban on kosher slaughtering of poultry has been overturned, resulting in protests from animal welfare groups.
CME: Why Pork's Been Added to the MPR System (29.11.2010)

US - USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced on Wednesday its plan to form a committee to write rules for a new wholesale pork price reporting system, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Poultry Processing to be Set up in Volta Region (29.11.2010)

GHANA - The Volta Region Poultry Farmers' Association is to go into the processing of birds under the name Volta Poultry Products Limited.
Egyptian Company Seeks Brazilian Partnership (29.11.2010)

BRAZIL & EGYPT - Representatives of Cairo Poultry Company visited the Brazil, showing interest in the poultry sector of Brazil to expand production and export.
Poultry Market Intelligence Forum Set for Expo (29.11.2010)

US - The Forum, to be held at IPE in Atlanta, Georgia in January, will preview industry economic conditions.
Cherkizovo: Strong Performance So Far This Year (30.11.2010)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo report strong performance in all sectors of its business in its latest results for the first nine months of this year.
Controversy Grows over Kosher Slaughter (30.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - Following the overturning of a ban on kosher slaughter of poultry last week, a spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the practice, while animal welfare groups have strongly criticised the decision.
HSUS Sues Poultry Company under Consumer Law (30.11.2010)

US - Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is suing Perdue for claiming its chickens are raised humanely, saying that the company's poultry slogan violates New Jersey consumer law.
CME: Saturday Hog and Cattle Slaughter (30.11.2010)

US - Last week’s holiday-shortened slaughter runs for cattle and hogs saw a continuation of recent patterns with cattle slaughter exceeding year-ago levels by 8.4 per cent and hog slaughter 1 per cent higher than during the same week last year, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Securing A Regular Supply Of Beef (30.11.2010)

UK - The National Beef Association (NBA) expects dramatic changes on the world market to drag the domestic multiple retail companies most anxious to secure regular access to assured supplies of UK origin beef into urgently re-constructing their pre-historic approach to purchasing.
Marketing Pasture-Fed Beef (30.11.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Cattle Council Australia is at the tail-end of finalising the Standards to underpin the marketing of Australian pasturefed beef, an idea that came straight from the grass roots.
Bachoco Receives National Food Quality Award (30.11.2010)

MEXICO - Industrias Bachoco has announced that it have been honoured with the National Food Quality Award.
Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit (30.11.2010)

US - Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, will be the keynote speaker at the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit during the 2011 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo.
NZFSA Happy with Chicken Sourcing Survey (30.11.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - A New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) operation to check the sourcing of chicken sold in Auckland restaurants and take-away bars has confirmed that all the businesses had bought their chicken from legitimate sources.
Shuanghui to Kick off Restructuring Roadshow (01.12.2010)

CHINA - Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co is also set to kick off roadshow of its complicated restructuring scheme from 3 December in four major cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.
CME: Total Hog and Cattle Slaughter Drop in October (01.12.2010)

US - USDA released on Friday its monthly production statistics for the US livestock industry, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NCBA: Food Safety Knows No Size (01.12.2010)

US - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has said it is disappointed the US Senate has voted to move forward with the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Environment Minister Visits Dunbia (01.12.2010)

IRELAND - The Irish Minister for the Environment Edwin Poots recently visited red meat processor Dunbia (Dungannon).
HK Scan Completes Rose Poultry Buy-out (01.12.2010)

DENMARK - HK Scan has completed the acqwuisition of the leading Danish poultry company Rose Poultry.
Cultivating Next Generation of Food Safety Experts (01.12.2010)

CANADA - Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods and the Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO) have launched a series of innovative resources to increase elementary and secondary school teachers' awareness of food safety and support curriculum-related areas of study.
Pork Prices Expected to Rise with Crate Ban (02.12.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - A ban on sow crates will mean price rises and some farmers may be driven out of the industry, the Pork Industry Board says.
No Consensus Linking Red Meat and Breast Cancer (02.12.2010)

US - Red meat and processed meat intake do not appear to be independently associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a new review and meta-analysis of large studies on red and processed meats and breast cancer published in Nutrition Research Reviews.
LMC Report: SOS – Save Our Sucklers (02.12.2010)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) recently presented the Task Force annual update of the costs of production for beef cattle. It showed that the total cost of producing sucklers to beef was now over £4/kg carcase weight for efficient producers.
VION Closes Five-year Credit Facilities (02.12.2010)

EU - VION Holding N.V. has closed its new five-year credit facilities.
Canadian Poultry and Egg Statistics - July to September 2010 (02.12.2010)

By Statistics Canada - This publication provides data on the production, supply and disposition and value of Canadian poultry meat and eggs for the third quarter of 2010.
Japan Beef Imports Down In October (02.12.2010)

JAPAN - Japan imported 33,513 tonnes swt of beef in October, down 32 per cent year-on-year.
CP Foods Wins at Quality Food Awards (02.12.2010)

UK - CP Foods, the UK division of the worldwide CPF Group, has added another industry award to its already growing collection.
2011 Guide Prices for Fisheries Products (02.12.2010)

EU - The European Commission has tabled its annual proposal on next year’s guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products as well as the EU producer price for tuna for processing.
Swift Workers Locked Out in Wage Dispute (06.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - More than 100 National Union of Workers members at Swift meat processing planrt in Brooklyn were locked out on Friday after deciding to take industrial action following a wage offer which they claim is well below the cost of living.
CME: Hog and Steer By-Product (Drop) Values (03.12.2010)

US - Our last report focused on the impact that higher prices for beef at the wholesale level are having on live cattle prices, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Pilgrim's Pride Proposes $350m Offering (03.12.2010)

US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is to sell $350 million in senior unsecured notes to reduce the company's debt.
Some US Poultry Quota to Russia to Remain Unused (03.12.2010)

RUSSIA & US - Russia's quota for US poultry imports may not be exhausted this year.
Phase 2 Of US Beef 'Trust' Campaign Laucnhed (03.12.2010)

US - The second phase of the successful “Trust” imaging campaign for US beef in South Korea was launched by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) this week with television advertisements, trade magazine ads and mass transit signage.
Protein-Packed Beef (03.12.2010)

US - Northeast shoppers have a passion for tailgating and thanks to a fall checkoff promotion, they also have a passion for beef!
Defra Publishes Foot Pad Dermatitis Scorecard (03.12.2010)

UK - Defra has produced a scorecard that will used in the processing plants as guidance on the assessment of this broiler welfare indicator.
Undercooked Chicken Liver Food Scare (03.12.2010)

UK - A new report links the consumption of undercooked chicken liver with campylobacter food poisoning.
Smithfield Foods Announces Expiration Tender Offer (03.12.2010)

US - Smithfield Foods has announced the expiration and final results of its offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to an aggregate of $337 million principal amount of its outstanding 7.00 per cent senior unsecured notes due in 2011.
CFIA Authority Over Imported Foods Expanded (06.12.2010)

CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba is applauding proposed legislation that would require importers of foreign food products into Canada to be licensed, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Sharp Drop in Brazilian Pork Exports (06.12.2010)

BRAZIL - Pork export volumes in both September and October are down sharply compared to the same period last year.
Tighter European Beef Supplies for 2011 (06.12.2010)

EU - The latest results from the European Beef Forecasting Working Group meeting held recently indicate some improvement in the European beef market during 2011 as a further tightening in supplies, stronger international demand and a more stable demand situation help trade, according to Peter Duggan from the Strategic Information Services at Bord Bia.
French Food Industry Focused on Reduced Packaging (06.12.2010)

FRANCE - France’s current red card status of 125kgs of non organic waste per capita per annum is set to improve, according to Bernadette Byrne from Bord Bia Paris.
Mixed Fortunes in Spanish Frozen Food Market (06.12.2010)

SPAIN - The Spanish market for frozen food was worth €3.5 billion in 2009, according to Frozen Food Europe.
HK, South Korea Suspend Poultry Imports from Japan (06.12.2010)

HONG KONG & SOUTH KOREA - Following last week's announcement confirming an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea have suspended imports of Japanese poultry and poultry products.
US Ag Secretary Welcomes Trade Deal with Korea (06.12.2010)

US & SOUTH KOREA - US Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has welcomed the latest US- Korea Trade Agreement.
Pork Fest Organised to Promote Local Pork Products (06.12.2010)

MALTA - Hundreds of people turned up at Siggiewi's St Nicholas Square today for the Pork Fest, an annual event held by the Pig Breeders Cooperative (KIM) and the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs.
Federal Govt Invests in Primary Pork Processing (06.12.2010)

CANADA - The Member of Parliament for Palliser suggests the re-establishment of primary pork processing in Saskatchewan is an indicator that the province is open for business, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Industry Applauds US-Korea Free Trade Agreement (06.12.2010)

US - Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), on Friday, 3 December, said that the bureau is pleased that the US and Korean governments have come to an agreement that will allow the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement to move forward.
More Pork Being Pushed into Cold Storage (06.12.2010)

US - Hog prices ended the week nearly $4 higher than the week before, writes Ron Plain.
USAPEEC Supports the US Korea FTA (06.12.2010)

US - The US-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) would greatly improve market access for US poultry and egg exports to South Korea, according to the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC).
Outdoor Pigs - Higher Risk of Exposure to Parasites (07.12.2010)

US - Intensive pork production does not appear to result in increased risk for the major bacterial foodborne pathogens that are common commensals of the pig, nor are pigs produced in alternative systems apparently at reduced risk of colonisation with these organisms, according to new research from University of Minnesota.
Cherkizovo Launches Poultry Breeding at Bryansk (07.12.2010)

RUSSIA - OJSC Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, has officially opened the first line of the poultry breeding facility at its Bryansk cluster.
Council Agrees New Labelling Rules for Meats (07.12.2010)

EU - Among other labelling issues agreed, compulsory labelling of the country of origin will come into force for poultry meat, pork and lamb.
EU Pig Prices: Germany to Expand its Lead (07.12.2010)

EU - The mood proves to range steady to friendly on the European slaughter pig market this week.
JBS USA Installs Remote Video Auditing (07.12.2010)

US - JBS USA will be implementing remote video auditing into all of its eight US beef plants.
VION Raises Funds for Fishermen’s Mission (07.12.2010)

UK - Launched only a year ago, VION Foodservice’s Plumtree Proper Good Sausages brand has already raised £1,262.00 for the Fishermen’s Mission charity.
Benefits Of Being Greener in New Beef Roadmap (07.12.2010)

UK - Beef producers who cut their greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) can see improved returns of up to 50p per kg in their financial margins, new research from the English beef levy board shows.
Cattle Co-Product Value Increase (07.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Cattle co-products look to be finishing the year on a high, with values surging to their highest level in over two years in November, underpinned by strong demand and lower supply for both edible offals and tallow.
China/Argentina Look at Beef, Barley and Dairy Trade (07.12.2010)

ARGENTINA AND CHINA - Argentina and China have signed an agreement on the inspection and quarantine of deboned beef, dairy products and barley exported from Argentina to China, announced General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People’s Republic of China.
Government to Invest in Pilot Meat Projects (07.12.2010)

CANADA - The Canadian Government is to invest up to C$3 million for a series of pilot projects that will investigate and help better position provincial meat processors to move their safe, high quality product across the country while keeping with Canada's high federal food safety standards.
Fire at Silver Ferm Beef Plant (07.12.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - The Te Aroha beef plant, part of the Silver Fern company, was significantly damaged by a fire late on Friday night. It took about 20 fire engines and 70 fire fighters to bring it under control.
Officials Seize Consignment of US Poultry Meat (08.12.2010)

RUSSIA - Officials have seized almost 25 tonnes of frozen US poultry meat over a labelling discrepancy.
Welfare Boost for Red Tractor Farms (08.12.2010)

UK - Farms operating to Red Tractor Assurance Scheme standards can boast double the levels of animal health and welfare compliance, according to an independent report.
One Step Closer to Origin Labelling (08.12.2010)

UK - Clear consumer country of origin labelling for pork, chicken and lamb could soon become law after EU ministers gave the idea an overwhelming thumbs up yesterday.
CME: Wholesale Meat, Poultry Show Signs of Strength (08.12.2010)

US - Demand for wholesale meat and poultry is showing some signs of significant strength in recent weeks — strength that should be duly noted by market participants, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Labelling Of Cloned Meat & Milk Unnecessary (08.12.2010)

UK - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board will advise Ministers that the mandatory labelling of meat and milk from cloned animals is unnecessary, with regard to consumer safety.
Pending Slaughter Plant Opening Applauded (08.12.2010)

CANADA - Saskatchewan's pork producers are applauding the pending opening of the newly renovated Thunder Creek Pork processing plant in Moose Jaw, writes Bruce Cochrane.
NPPC: US-South Korea FTA Remains Good Deal (08.12.2010)

US - Pork producers took one for the proverbial team as the United States and South Korea resolved an issue with autos through a compromise on pork to finalise a free trade agreement between the countries.
GIPSA Proposed Rule Not Good for Ag Industry (08.12.2010)

US - Although the Congressionally mandated purpose of the US Department of Agriculture is to strengthen America’s agriculture industry and revitalise rural communities, a rule proposed by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) suggests that USDA has lost sight of its mission, according to an opinion article by Mark Greenwood, vice president of agribusiness capital at AgStar Financial Services in Mankato, Minnesota.
Meat Groups Welcome Trans-Pacific Negotiations (08.12.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - This week’s fourth round of negotiations to expand the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is an important step towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with key export markets for New Zealand’s red meat sector, say Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen and Meat Industry Association Chairman, Bill Falconer.
Aviagen, Moy Park Celebrate 50-Year Partnership (08.12.2010)

UK - Aviagen and Moy Park are this month celebrating one of the longest and most productive partnerships in the poultry industry having worked together for 50 years. Moy Park has successfully used Ross products over this period.
Fat Investment Renders New Life into Old Plant (08.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Officially opening a new $10 million red meat rendering facility for the Craig Mostyn Group (CMG) at Talloman, Hazelmere, Western Australia, yesterday, WA Minister for Agriculture and Food, Terry Redman, said the investment showed CMG's commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to invest in upgrading its operations.
Fire at Silver Fern Beef Plant (07.12.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - The Te Aroha beef plant, part of the Silver Fern company, was significantly damaged by a fire late on Friday night. It took about 20 fire engines and 70 fire fighters to bring it under control.
Meyn's New Building Underway (09.12.2010)

NETHERLANDS - Work on the new Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. building at the Bombraak industrial estate started on 2 December 2010 during a festive ceremony in which the first pile was sunk into the ground.
Beef Price Need to be Above Production Cost (09.12.2010)

UK - The British beef market was top of the agenda when the National Farmers Union livestock board met this week.
Seaboard Completes Butterball Purchase (09.12.2010)

US – Seaboard Corporation has completed the acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in turkey processor Butterball, in partnership with Maxwell Farms.
Cargill Invests $8 Million Into Beef Facility (09.12.2010)

US - Cargill has invested $8 million at its Fresno beef production facility through recently completed projects, expanding its already extensive food safety efforts, and renovating and expanding some packaging lines.
Surapon Foods Opens New Chicken Plant (09.12.2010)

THAILAND - Surapon Foods officially opened its fourth factory last month, prodcing mainly for export markets.
General FVO Approval for Canadian Poultry Health Controls (09.12.2010)

EU & CANADA - Following an audit last year, the EU Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) found most of the measures and control system put in place to fulfil the requirements for live poultry and poultry products for export to the EU to be satisfactory. Just two weaknesses were reported.
Hog and Poultry Days 2010: Pork Quality Competition (09.12.2010)

CANADA - A Poplar Point area Hutterite Colony has topped a field of 30 to claim the top award at the Manitoba Hog and Poultry Days 2010 Pork Quality Competition, writes Bruce Cochrane.
CME: Livestock Imports from Canada Trend Lower (09.12.2010)

US - Cattle and hog imports from Canada have trended lower in recent years as a combination of a strong Canadian currency, declining livestock inventories and changes in US rules for handling imported livestock have negatively impacted trade flows, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
LMC Report: Reduced Slaughterings In November (09.12.2010)

UK - In November, there was a sharp reduction in cattle slaughterings with the prime cattle kill down by nine per cent on November 2009 figures.
EU Pig Sector Calls for Key Changes (09.12.2010)

EU - The representatives of the European farmers organisations, the meat industry and the feed industry COPA/COGECA, UECBV, FEFAC highlighted the case for a comprehensive action plan seeking to move the EU pig sector out of the present crisis situation at the Reflection Day organised by the Flemish Minister President Kris Peeters this week.
Pilgrim's Pride Announces Price of Senior Unsecured Notes (10.12.2010)

US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has priced its private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2018.
NCBA Opposes Food Safety Bill (10.12.2010)

US - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today, Dec. 8, 2010, sent a letter to House Speaker and House Minority Leader opposing the trillion dollar Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 2011.
Beef And Milk Prices Must Rise - And Fast (10.12.2010)

UK -The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has warned that milk and beef prices must rise, otherwise the industries will collapse.
Frozen Beef Shipments To Japan Surge (10.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Australia exported 36,050 tonnes swt of beef to Japan during November, up 30 per cent from the same month last year.
New Brand Image for British Free Range Goose (10.12.2010)

UK - A new brand identity for the British Free Range Goose is launched this Christmas — highlighting the green field lifestyle enjoyed by geese produced in keeping with tradition.
Smithfield Shows Record Results (10.12.2010)

US- Smithfield Foods has reported record results for the second quarter of teh 2011 financial year. 2011 second quarter results.
Undeclared Allergen Prompts Pork Recall (10.12.2010)

US - L&R Fine Fashions Inc. is recalling about 2,182 pounds of raw pork paste and ready-to-eat fried pork loaf products because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
Cattle Outlook (13.12.2010)

US - USDA has revised upward their forecast of meat production in both 2010 and 2011. They are now estimating 2010 red meat and poultry production at 91.6 billion pounds, says Ron Plain from the University of Missouri.
USMEF’s Branded Products Promotion Programme (13.12.2010)

US - Brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency.
Meat Production Forecast for 2010 and 2011 Revised (13.12.2010)

US - Ever since the new crop corn hit the feed bins, hog slaughter weights have been heavy, writes Ron Plain.
Lotte Mart Folds Cheap Chicken Venture (13.12.2010)

SOUTH KOREA - Lotte Mart, one of the leading retail chains in Korea, has given in to the all-out pressure on its sale of ultra-cheap fried chicken as the Seoul-based outfit decided to stop selling the controversial items this week.
Turkish Beef Import Trends (13.12.2010)

TURKEY - Following a number of years of virtually no official imports, figures from the Turkish Minister of Agriculture show that 80,000 tonnes of carcase beef have been imported so far this year in response to high red meat prices, according to James O’Donnell, Director Emerging Markets, Bord Bia.
Rethink on Campylobacter Antibiotic Resistance (14.12.2010)

US - Researchers at universities across the US investigating the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter species found evidence of resistance in both pig herds using both conventional and antibiotic-free production methods.
Fall in Retail Prices for Dairy Products, Poultry Meat (14.12.2010)

UKRAINE - According to the Antimonopoly Committee in Ukraine, retail prices for dairy products and poultry meat are set to fall.
New Plant for Poultry Meat Exports to Japan (14.12.2010)

PHILIPPINES - San Miguel and North Star have signed an agreement to build a new facility, largely for chicken exports to Japan.
EU Pig Prices: Early Time for Giving (14.12.2010)

EU - Quite untypical for this time of year, the European slaughter pig market proves to be exceptionally lively
Skinless Chicken Helps Long-Term Weight Control (14.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - The secret to keeping the weight off this Christmas is to follow a balanced diet rich in protein, according to Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF).
UAE Firms Invest in Pakistan Meat Industry (14.12.2010)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES & PAKISTAN - As part of an investment programme worth US$1.3 billion, UAE is to help finance poultry industry projects in Pakistan.
AMI 2010 Meat and Poultry Facts Now Available (14.12.2010)

US - The 2010 edition of American Meat Institute's Meat and Poultry Facts, the industry's leading statistical book, is now available.
Halal Beef from NE Brazil to Arab Markets (14.12.2010)

BRAZIL - Equatorial Alimentos, a slaughterhouse from the state of Maranhão, already exports to Saudi Arabia, Palestine, the Emirates, Libya and Jordan, and aims to expand operation in the Arab world.
Animal Welfare Not Necessarily Legislation-Ensured (14.12.2010)

CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba suggests the legislative approach to addressing public concerns related the welfare of animals raised for food does not necessarily ensure the welfare of those animals, writes Bruce Cochrane.
New Facilities, Expansion of Zhongpin's Changge Site (15.12.2010)

CHINA - Zhongpin has announced it is to build a new 100,000-metric ton pork processing plant as well as an R&D and training complex in Changge.
International Egg and Poultry Review: World (15.12.2010)

GLOBAL - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at global poultry meat production and trade.
Strong 4th Quarter Marks Good Year for Sanderson (15.12.2010)

US - Sanderson Farms has reported the fourth quarter has marked a strong finish to a successful year for the company.
Pilgrim's Completes Offering (15.12.2010)

US - Pilgrim's Pride has completed the offering of $500 million of senior unsecured notes due in 2018.
Pakistan Lifts Ban on Chinese Poultry (15.12.2010)

PAKISTAN - Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday lifted the ban on the import of processed and cooked poultry products from China, with certification condition, according to an SRO issued in Islamabad.
CME: Beef Exports Up, Pork Exports Down in October (15.12.2010)

US - October export data indicate continued growth for beef and beef product shipments and continued year-on-year monthly declines for pork shipments but higher export values across the board, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Higher Weights Boost Beef Production In October (16.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef and veal production during October increased by three per cent year-on-year, influenced by the better season and heavier carcase weights, while adult cattle slaughter increased one per cent, to 645,530 head.
October Exceptionally Strong for Beef, Pork Exports (16.12.2010)

US - October was a very strong month for US red meat exports, according to results compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
CDC: 1 in 6 Sick from Foodborne Illnesses Each Year (16.12.2010)

US - About 48 million people (1 in 6 Americans) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalised, and 3,000 die each year from foodborne diseases, according new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brazil's Beef Exports to ME Soar (16.12.2010)

BRAZIL - Revenue from Brazilian beef exports to the Middle East grew by 94 per cent betwen January and November compared to the same period of last year.
Ukraine Lifts Ban on Poultry Imports from Brazil (16.12.2010)

UKRAINE & BRAZIL - Ukraine has lifted its ban on Brazilian poultry imports.
CME: USDA's Forecast for 2011 Meat Supplies (16.12.2010)

US - Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said on Monday that USDA will conduct an “exhaustive” cost benefit analysis of the livestock marketing and contracting rule proposed by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration back in June, according to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Safeguarding Catfish, Tilapia Fillets from Foodborne Pathogens (16.12.2010)

US - On a chilly winter night, quick and easy-to-prepare broiled catfish or tilapia fillets – seasoned with ginger and garlic – might make a tasty and satisfying choice for your evening meal.
Pangasius to Achieve Sustainability Certification (16.12.2010)

VIET NAM - Pangasius is on course for sustainability certification after agreement has beenreached between WWF and the Vietnamese govenrment and fisheries authorities.
FDA Report Has Data on Antibiotics Sold, Not Used (16.12.2010)

US - Contrary to proponents of banning antibiotics in food-animal production, a government report issued last Friday does not show America’s livestock and poultry producers are using “massive” amounts of antibiotics.
Cancer Patients Warned over Listeria Risk (17.12.2010)

UK - Research by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has shown that cancer patients have a five-fold increased risk of developing listeria than people with other underlying conditions – and that those with cancers of the blood have the greatest risk. HPA warns patienets against eating certain meat, dairy and fish products.
Sector Strategy Consultation in New Year (17.12.2010)

NEW ZEALAND - Farmers and industry will be updated on Red Meat Sector Strategy progress and hear firsthand about the opportunities for the sector, in a series of meetings planned early in the New Year.
American Humane Appoints Croney to Committee (17.12.2010)

US - American Humane Association has named Candace Croney to join its Farm Animal Program Scientific Advisory Committee.
Mississippi Poultry Remains a Success (17.12.2010)

US - Mississippi's poultry industry remains the state's top agricultural commodity by responding to export market changes and meeting the needs of consumers.
Jackson Appointed President, CEO of JBS (17.12.2010)

US - Pilgrim's Pride CEO, Don Jackson, is to become President and CEO of JBS USA, the majority owner of Pilgrim's.
Frozen Meat Ban to Give Boost to Domestic Industry (17.12.2010)

RUSSIA - A development plan for the Russian poultry sector could boost production of chickens and eggs, while the head of the poultry producers union says that an import ban on frozen chicken meat reduces competition.
UK Slaughter Statistics - December 2010 (17.12.2010)

UK - The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs were released on 16 December 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Loss at CFI Poultry Blamed on Cheap Imports (17.12.2010)

ZIMBABWE - Cheap imports have been blamed for reduced margins and sales volumes at CFI Holdings this year.
RSPCA Urges Cooks to 'Think Pig' This Christmas (17.12.2010)

UK - Pigs in blankets, honey glazed ham, roast pork, cocktail sausage rolls – all Christmas favourites, but how many of us spare a thought for the pigs during the festive season?
Vaarst Appointed to Animal Ethics Council (17.12.2010)

DENMARK - Senior scientist, Mette Vaarst, from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University, has been appointed as a new member of the Animal Ethics Council.
Smithfield Foods Investigates HSUS Allegation (17.12.2010)

US - In response to allegations of inhumane treatment at one of its farms by HSUS, Smithfield Foods is carrying out a full investigation.
Pork and Bacon Cuts Give Pork Farmers More (17.12.2010)

IRELAND - Retail group SuperValu has given pig farmers an increase of 10c per kilo on the price it is paying for Irish pork and bacon cuts.
BfR Urges Restraint in Antibiotic Use (20.12.2010)

GERMANY - The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has published two reports on the antibiotic resistance of different groups of bacteria. As a conclusion, it recommends that the use of antibiotics in both veterinary and human medicine is minimised.
Soy Duty Cut Ahead to Reduce Food Prices (20.12.2010)

THAILAND - To reduce the cost of food in the shops, the government is to cut the duty on imported soybean meal.
Middle East/North Africa Beef Imports Grow Strongly (20.12.2010)

MIDDLE EAST - According to latest forecasts from GIRA, the outlook for the global beef industry shows some increase in trade during 2011, reflecting stronger demand in less traditional markets, particularly the Middle East and North Africa, writes Peter Duggan, Strategic Information Services, Bord Bia.
Market State Pork Reserves to Ensure Supplies (20.12.2010)

CHINA - China has put on the market state pork reserves to stabilize prices and ensure adequate supplies during the upcoming New Year Festival, an unnamed official with the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.
Pork Consumption Increase Encourages Agri Sector (20.12.2010)

COSTA RICA - The growth in Costa Rica’s pork consumption is partly due to producers’ work to improve meat quality. However, there is a niche such as to export fine cuts as pork legs during the second semester of the year.
NSW Pork Producers Give Generously to the Salvos (20.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - The NSW Farmers’ Association Pork Committee in conjunction with the peak industry pork producer body Australian Pork Limited (APL), as well as Foodbank Australia, meat wholesaler B.E Campbell (NSW), Alliance Catering and the Salvation Army Streetlevel Mission, have joined forces to cater for the less fortunate this Christmas.
Processor Defends Chicken Reworking Procedures (20.12.2010)

SOUTH AFRICA - Poultry processor, Country Bird, has defended its procedures for 're-working' chicken returned by retailers.
NCC Welcomes Call for GIPSA Rule Analysis (20.12.2010)

US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) has welcomed the statement by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack that USDA will conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the rule on livestock and poultry production and marketing proposed by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA).
Aussie Pork Puts the Crackle into Christmas (21.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - While Europe is facing a white Christmas, Australian pork farmers are urging Australians to enjoy a pink one. They are saying consumers should look for the hot pink Australian PorkMark label that guarantees that ham is made from 100 per cent Australian pork.
FSA, Poultry Industry Target Campylobacter (21.12.2010)

UK - The Food Standards Agency (FSA), the poultry industry and major retailers have agreed a new target that will measure efforts to reduce the levels of the foodborne pathogen, Campylobacter, in chickens.
Expression Biomarkers to Improve Pork Quality (21.12.2010)

NETHERLANDS - Complex traits, like livestock production traits, are regulated by genetic and environmental influences.
Plans for Beef Tallow Biodiesel Plant (21.12.2010)

US - A new company is to build a biodiesel plant in Sioux City, Iowa, to use beef tallow from a neighbouring beef processing plant as a feedstock.
Canada Works To Enhance Beef Exports To Asia (21.12.2010)

CANADA - The Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) is helping Cargill Meat Solutions to potentially triple beef exports to Asia by modernising its High River plant with new technology to enhance efficiencies, improve food safety and lower overall operating costs.
EU Pig Prices: Supply and Demand Well-Balanced (21.12.2010)

EU - The slaughter pig market appears to be in a very steady condition this last week before Christmas.
Townsends Files for Bankruptcy (21.12.2010)

US - Poultry processor, Townsends, Inc. and four wholly owned subsidiaries have announced that they have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Consumers Prefer Local Beef (21.12.2010)

UK - Consumers consider locally-sourced meat to be the top of their shopping list when eating out, a survey by EBLEX, the English beef and lamb levy board has found.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Thailand (22.12.2010)

THAILAND - The broiler chicken industry in Thailand is set to grow according to the weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments in the poultry industry.
Consumers Look for Red Tractor Logo (22.12.2010)

UK - More than 90 per cent of consumers have said they will look out for the Red Tractor logo when they go shopping.
Export Markets Help Improve Price (22.12.2010)

UK - The opening of more non-EU markets for beef producers in the UK has already prompted an increase in prices for certain cuts and offal.
Three Sacked over Animal Abuse Allegations (22.12.2010)

US - Smithfield Foods has sacked two employees and their supervisor for violating Smithfield Animal Welfare policies.
Danish Crown to Move Hadsund Production (22.12.2010)

DENMARK - Danish Crown is to open negotiations with the employees in Hadsund on relocation of production.
ConAgra Hit by Difficult Market Conditions (22.12.2010)

US - US food processing giant, ConAgra Foods diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.45 for the second quarter of the financial year compared to diluted EPS of $0.53 a year ago.
Passage of the Food Safety Bill Welcomed (22.12.2010)

US - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has welcomed the passing of the food safety bill through Congress.
CME: Animal Welfare in the Media & Meat Demand (22.12.2010)

US - Animal welfare issues are in the news again this week following the latest HSUS 'undercover' video release, this time of a Virginia sow farm owned by Smithfield Foods' pork production division, Murphy-Brown, according to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Swift Continues Worker Lock Out (22.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - National Union of Workers' employees at the JBS Swift plant in Brooklyn, Melbourne have now been locked out by the company for 20 days.
Food Service Most Likely for Foodborne Illness (23.12.2010)

CANADA - A food safety expert with the University of Manitoba is encouraging the public to be particularly vigilant during the busy holiday season to avoid being struck by foodborne illness, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Last Chance to Come to QMS R&D Conference (23.12.2010)

SCOTLAND, UK - Producers looking for the latest technology to improve their efficiency will need to act quickly to snap up the last few places at the upcoming QMS R&D Conference.
Rectory Food Group Spreads its Wings (23.12.2010)

UK - One poultry supplier is feeling particularly plucky, following an exciting office move, a complete overhaul of its brand identity, as well as the announcement of a new company name and a corporate restructure.
FPSA and Messe Düsseldorf in Strategic Alliance (23.12.2010)

GERMANY - The Food Processing Suppliers Association has entered into a formal alliance with Messe Düsseldorf to increase the international reach of FPSA’s PROCESS EXPO as part of Interpack’s worldwide products family.
North Firm in Pig Meal Case to Pay €38m (23.12.2010)

IRELAND - A High Court judge has ordered a Northern Ireland company to pay €38.7 million damages to a Co Wexford company arising from the animal feed contamination which led to the recall of all Irish pork products in 2008.
HP Technology for Dairy Products (23.12.2010)

SPAIN - The AZTI-Tecnalia technological centre has found that high pressure technology is a successful alternative to traditional heat treatment for decontamination of a number of dairy products.
Tracking System For Imported Beef Launched (23.12.2010)

SOUTH KOREA - South Korea have introduced a tracking system for imported beef this week in an effort to protect consumer rights and provide safe beef products in the domestic market.
Meat Industry Opposes FSA Full Cost Recovery Plan (23.12.2010)

UK - Meat indsutry and farming bodies in the UK have sent a letter of warning to Defra Secretary of State Caroline Spelman that FSA plans for full cost recovery for official controls in meat plants will see the lion share of £32 million in costs being shouldered by livestock farmers who can ill-afford the hike.
Poultry Exports Forecast to Rise 12 Per Cent in 2011 (23.12.2010)

THAILAND - Although food exports generally are expected to slow further next year, chicken exports are forecast to rise by 12 per cent.
GFPT Nichirei Opens New Poultry Processing Plant (23.12.2010)

THAILAND - GFPT Nichirei (Thailand) Co (GFN), a joint venture between GFPT Plc and Nichirei Food Inc, has officially opened a new 2.2 billion-baht (THB) chicken processing plant for the domestic and export markets.
Gafoor to Upgrade its Poultry Plant (24.12.2010)

UK - Halal poultry specialist, Gafoor Poultry, has announced plans to invest £4 million, including an upgrade its processing plant.
LAA Calls for Uniform Levy Rate Rises (24.12.2010)

UK - The Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) has called on levy bodies in England, Wales and Scotland to impose a uniform increase in 2011 to make it easier for "collectors" who have to deal with animals from all three regions.
Meat Consumption and Production to Rise (24.12.2010)

BRAZIL - The Brazilian meat industry will see higher meat production and consumption in 2011 according to the Brazilain beef exporters assocaition, Abiec.
Commercial Red Meat Production in November (24.12.2010)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.33 billion pounds in November, up 9 per cent from the 3.96 billion pounds produced in November 2009, according to the USDA.
Mechanical Grading to Start on 17 January (24.12.2010)

NORTHERN IRELAND - N2011, there will be a significant change in the local beef sector with the industry adopting Video Imaging Analysis (VIA) machines to classify cattle slaughtered in Northern Ireland meat plants.
Smithfield Report Finds Unacceptable Behaviour (24.12.2010)

US - The report of findings by the independent investigation team and the Smithfield/Murphy-Brown internal investigation team into allegations of animal mishandling at the Waverly sow farms found unacceptable behaviour in the video images taken secretly by the Humane Society of the United States.
Toll Acquires Poultry Transport Business (24.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Toll Group has acquired McLaughlin Freightlines (MFL), a specialist poultry transport business.
Sri Lanka Soon to Receive Poultry Imports (24.12.2010)

SRI LANKA - The first shipment of chicken and eggs is soon to arrive in the country to meet higher demand in the festival season.
Russia Reverses Ban on Frozen Poultry Imports (24.12.2010)

RUSSIA - The authorities have reversed an earlier decision to ban the sale of frozen chicken, which was to have come into force on 1 January.
Action Plan Helps Ontario Beef Processors (24.12.2010)

CANADA - Canada's Economic Action Plan is delivering real results for Ontario beef farmers and food processors.
Maple Leaf Foods Schedules Special Meeting (24.12.2010)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has called an Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on 28 April in Toronto, Ontario to vote on five non-binding advisory resolutions put forward by West Face Capital.
Two Per Cent Poultry Growth Target Exceeded (29.12.2010)

PHILIPPINES - The value of poultry production is expected to hit or even exceed the official growth target of two per cent for 2010.
EU Pig Prices: Christmas, New Year Show Steadiness (29.12.2010)

EU - The European slaughter pig market shows steady prices almost everywhere now, between Christmas and new year. In France and Great Britain, the quotations even went up.
Govt Approves Next Year's Poultry Import Quotas (29.12.2010)

RUSSIA - The government has approved the proposed 2011 poultry import quotas.
ICA Foils Raw Barbecue Pork Smuggling (29.12.2010)

SINGAPORE - If you plan to bring in meat or meat products into Singapore, you might be introducing infectious animal diseases into the country.
Beef Taste, Tenderness 'Marred' By Hormones (29.12.2010)

AUSTRALIA - Growth hormones have a "negative influence" on tenderness, taste and quality of beef, according to a recent CSIRO study.
Dealers Want Tariff on Imported Pork Offal to Stay (29.12.2010)

PHILIPPINES - Meat dealers and importers want the Department of Agriculture to keep the 5-per cent tariff on imported pork offal, as raising it may place poor Filipinos at a disadvantage.
RTC Weight Weight Up 12 Per Cent from Last Year (29.12.2010)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a 12 per cent increase in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for November 2010.
FSIS Publishes New Rule on Nutrition Labelling (30.12.2010)

US - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is to publish the final rule on nutrition labelling of single-ingredient products and ground or chopped meat and poultry products, effective January 2012.
CME Pork Belly Trade Dwindles (30.12.2010)

US - Only six pork belly contracts were traded in Chicago last month – way down on the heyday of trading, which started 40 years ago.
VION Guarantees Boar Taint-Free Pork (30.12.2010)

NETHERLANDS - VION Food Nederland will be able to supply Dutch retailers with pork from uncastrated animals as of 1 February 2011.
Indian Company Starts Exports of Chicken Feet (30.12.2010)

INDIA - Mangalore-based Souza Chicken is now exporting significant volumes of chicken feet, which are regarded as a waste product in India, to China and Viet Nam.
A'Saffa Considers Diversification Options (30.12.2010)

OMAN - Poultry meat company, A'Saffa Foods, is reviewing options for future investment, which include a further processing facility and table egg production.
CME: USDA Cold Storage Report (30.12.2010)

US - Late last week, USDA released its monthly Cold Storage report for November, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Sumpo Raises Capital to Triple Capacity (30.12.2010)

CHINA - Poultry processor, Sumpo Foods, has announced plans to triple its production capacity and is raising the capital on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Nutrition Facts Panels to Appear on Meat Products (30.12.2010)

US - Nutrition Facts panels are to appear on labels of popular cuts of meat and poultry products in a new rule that forms an integral part of the USDA's efforts to educate consumers about nutrition and diets.
Hotpot Alert as Pig Liver Linked to Hepatitis Virus (31.12.2010)

HONG KONG - Hotpot lovers beware - if you don't cook that tempting pig liver properly you may end up with more than a warming winter meal.
Call for Halt to Poultry, Pork Imports (31.12.2010)

PHILIPPINES - Pig and poultry farms in Pangasinan are calling for a halt to imports in order to improve the country's self-sufficiency in pork and chicken products.
DIAS Completes Share Capital Increase (31.12.2010)

GREECE - DIAS Aquaculture Group has completed its share capital increase.
Kuwaiti Capital Backs Turkish Fish Firm (31.12.2010)

TURKEY & KUWAIT - NBK Capital of Kuwait has acquired a 20 per cent stake in Turkish aquaculture company, Kiliç Deniz.
Poultry Health, Welfare Programme for Penn State (04.01.2011)

US - Scientists at Penn State University have developed the Poultry Handling and Transportation Quality Assurance programme.
EU Pig Prices: Barometer Shows Downward Trend (04.01.2011)

EU - At the beginning of the new year, the price barometer indicates a downward trend on the European slaughter pig market.
Pork Producers Ham It Up for MBM Plants (04.01.2011)

PHILIPPINES - The country’s pork producers are mulling the establishment of a meat and bonemeal (MBM) processing plant to reduce dependence on imported MBM and create a more-disease resistant brood.
Vilsack Urge GE and non-GE Coexistence (04.01.2011)

US - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has called for a truce in the battle between to proponents of genetic modification and the groups opposing the new developments.
CME: Factors Affecting 2011 Livestock, Meat Markets (04.01.2011)

US - "What will be the biggest factors for livestock and meat markets in 2011?" write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Asmak Aquaculture Set to Expand (04.01.2011)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Fish farming company, International Fish Farming Holding Company (Asmak) has received a pledge for expansion worth 420 million dirham (AED) from an Abu Dhabi company.
Company Exports More Farmed Prawns to Europe (04.01.2011)

MOZAMBIQUE - One company has announced it exported 600 tonnes of farmed tiger prawns to Europe last year.
Weekly Outlook: Pork Prices-Sky's the Limit for 2011? (04.01.2011)

US - Hog and pork prices are expected to launch to record highs in 2011, writes Chris Hurt, extension economist at Purdue University.
Poultry Producer Announces Plans for Joint-Venture (05.01.2011)

AZERBAIJAN - A leading poultry producer has announced plans for a joint venture.
Concern Grows over Dioxin Scare (05.01.2011)

GERMANY - The EU is demanding answers over the current German animal feed dioxin scandal, which appears to be more serious and more widespread than first thought.
Sanderson's Proposed Plant Faces Local Opposition (05.01.2011)

NORTH CAROLINA, US - Voters have reject Sanderson Farms' proposed new project in Nash County.
EU Trade Gap in Meat Forecast to Widen (05.01.2011)

EU - The outlook for agriculture in the medium term presents a mixed picture, according to a new report, Prospects for Agricultural Markets and Income in the EU 2010-2020 from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development.
EC Approves Danish Crown-D&S Fleisch Acquisition (05.01.2011)

EU - The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of D&S Fleisch of Germany by Danish Crown of Denmark.
Russia, Belarus Agree on Meat, Dairy Trade (06.01.2011)

RUSSIA & BELARUS - The Russian and Belarus Ministries of Agriculture have agreed on a Common Agricultural Policy for the Russia-Belarus Union State.
Poultry CRC Collaboration Challenges Campylobacter (06.01.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Poultry CRC researchers at CSIRO and Ohio State University (OSU) are working on a collaborative project to improve industry's ability to control the gut levels of Campylobacter in meat chickens.
Rise in Pork, Dairy Products Prices Forecast (06.01.2011)

FINLAND - Prices for pig meat and dairy products will rise next spring, according to the President of Finland's Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK), Juha Marttila.
Strong Beef Demand In November (06.01.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - The NI Beef market got a boost last November, with retail beef demand in GB(our biggest market) much higher that previous year levels.
Retail Staple Food Prices Edge Higher (06.01.2011)

US - Retail food prices at the supermarket increased slightly during the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey.
Dioxin Ban Lifted on Some Poultry Products (06.01.2011)

GERMANY - Official reports from the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, Agriculture, Nature and Consumer Protection of North Rhine - Westphalia have shown that analysis of eggs and turkeys meat contaminated with dioxin are below the stipluated limits.
Brazil Resumes Processed Meat Exports to US (06.01.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazil has resumed exports of heat-processed beef to the United States.
Omojo Chinese Health Products Brand of the Year (06.01.2011)

CHINA - Producer of functional, sustainable tilapia products, HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, has seen its "Omojo" brand awarded the Gold Prize in the Chinese Health products category by the World Brand Laboratory.
What is Norwegian Food’s Big Advantage? (06.01.2011)

NORWAY - The country's food industry has jointly decided that it would like to see more research into what drives consumer choice and what consumers think about Norwegian products. The industry would also like to see more research into healthy Norwegian products and careful and gentle new techniques.
Death Reported of Don Tyson (07.01.2011)

US - Don Tyson, former Tyson Foods Chairman and CEO, has passed away.
Farm Produce Prices Rise on Holiday Demand (07.01.2011)

CHINA - The prices of Chinese farm produce edged higher last week, boosted by New Year holiday demand, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday.
Floods Hit Beef Supplies (07.01.2011)

AUSTRALIA- Market reports indicate that meat processing in Australia, the world's second largest meat exporter, is being hit by bad weather conditions.
CME: Broiler Sector Shows Little Appetite for Growth (07.01.2011)

US - There was plenty of buzz last year that, after a disastrous 2009, the US broiler industry was poised to start gaining back some of the lost ground, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Kosher Poultry Plant Closes (07.01.2011)

NEW JERSEY, US - A Vineland Kosher Poultry plant in southern New Jersey has been closed.
South Korea Avoids German Pork, Poultry Imports (07.01.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - South Korea is preventing imports of German pork and poultry products from reaching consumers because of health concerns over a cancer-causing chemical.
Pork Prices Going Up by 35 Cents a Kilo (07.01.2011)

CYPRUS - Pork will cost 35 cents more per kilo from 10 January, pig farmers and pork managers’ group Cypork Public announced yesterday.
Dioxin Monitoring has to be Strengthened (07.01.2011)

EU - The Commissioner in charge of Health and Consumer Policy has said monitoring of dioxin in animal feed has to be strengthened following the current dioxin crisis affecting the Germany pig and poultry industries.
FSIS Issues Instructions on RTE Processing (07.01.2011)

US - The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued instructions to verify alll steps in the processing of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Registration is Open for IPC Spring Meeting (10.01.2011)

GLOBAL - Registration is open for the Spring Meeting of the International Poultry Council (IPC), which will be held on 6 to 8 April in Rome, Italy.
Chicken, Pork Imports Jumped in 2010 (10.01.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Chicken and pork imports increased by 31 per cent and 34 per cent, respectively, from 2009, based on statistics released by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Award for Cranswick's Gluten-free Sausage (10.01.2011)

UK - British pork product processor Cranswick collected an award recently for its Cooperative Truly Irresistible Gluten Free Pork Sausage.
Robot Makes the Cut at Linley Valley (10.01.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australia's first laser guided pork cutting robot has been installed, at a cost of $700,000, at Craig Mostyn Group's Linley Valley Fresh pork processing works at Wooroloo, Western Australia.
DuPont to Acquire Danisco for $6.3 Billion (10.01.2011)

GLOBAL - DuPont has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Danisco, a global enzyme and specialty food ingredients company, for $5.8 billion in cash and assumption of $500 million of Danisco net debt.
Supply of Red Meat, Poultry Expected to Fall (10.01.2011)

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Russia Doubles US Beef Quota (10.01.2011)

RUSSIA - Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development (MED) has announced the initial distribution of 2011 tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) quantities to importers, which includes an increase US frozen beef quota allocation from 21,700 to 41,700 MT.
Germany Minister Promises Action on Dioxins (10.01.2011)

GERMANY - Germany has promised tough action in the wake of a dioxin scare that has led to bans on German products in several countries. About 3,000 farms out of 4,700 that were closed were given the green light yesterday (9 January) to re-open.
Lower Turkish Beef Import Tariffs Continue (10.01.2011)

IRELAND - The Turkish market has opened up for Irish beef from animals aged 30 months or under, according to Peter Duggan, Strategic Information Services, Bord Bia.
A'Saffa Foods - New Identity, New Brands (10.01.2011)

OMAN - A'Saffa Foods, one of the Oman Sultanate's largest producers of poultry products has changed its name from A'Saffa Poultry to A'Saffa Foods to facilitate its plans to diversify and expand their range of Halal and 100 per cent healthy and tasty food products into new markets.
AMI Calls for More Funding for Agricultural Research (10.01.2011)

US - An American Meat Institute (AMI) director has urged the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to increase funding for agricultural research.
Frozen Beef Imports Surge In Japan (10.01.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese beef imports during November 2010 surged by 50 per cent year-on-year, to 51,008 tonnes swt, with the frozen beef intake jumping 105 per cent on the relatively low volumes 12 months earlier, to 32,816 tonnes.
Edible Insects Produce Less GHG than Livestock (11.01.2011)

NETHERLANDS - Insects produce much smaller quantities of greenhouse gases per kilogram of meat than cattle and pigs.
Hormel Hosts Quality Assurance Meeting at AMI Expo (11.01.2011)

US - Hormel Foods Corporation will hold a two-day corporate-wide quality assurance manager meeting during the AMI Expo.
Scotch Meat Brands Soar after £1m Promotion (11.01.2011)

SCOTLAND - Consumer awareness of the Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb brands is soaring in Scotland, following a £1 million marketing push by Quality Meat Scotland.
Further Objection to Proposed Chicken Plant (11.01.2011)

NORTH CAROLINA, US - Nash County citizens are demanding a full enquiry from county and state authorities after a Sanderson Farms executive said a proposed chicken slaughterhouse in Nash County will tap 1.5 million gallons from well water.
Market Preview: Chicken, Lean Hog Futures (11.01.2011)

US - In this week of National Hog Farmer's Market Preview, Steve Meyer discusses the importance of keeping an eye on chicken and lean hog futures.
EU Pig Prices: Market Defies Dioxin Problems (11.01.2011)

EU - This week, the European slaughter pig market appears in a well balanced state altogether.
New Levy Income Should Lift Beef Exports (11.01.2011)

UK - The National Beef Association has told Eblex that it’s most important, short term priority is the sale of more English beef onto export markets.
Betagro Raises Capacity to Meet Export Demand (12.01.2011)

THAILAND - Betagro has announced a three billion-baht upgrade to its chicken processing plant in Lop Buri, with a focus on cooked products for export.
USDA and FDA Discuss Food Safety Oversight (12.01.2011)

US - The rising level of food imports, new consumer eating habits, security threats to the nation’s food supply, and continued over-demand for government services has placed strain on the ability to ensure food safety in the United States, according to federal food safety officials, who addressed Farm Bureau members on Sunday.
IPC Returns to Rome for Spring Meeting (12.01.2011)

ITALY - Poultry organisation representatives from around the world will meet jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN when the International Poultry Council (IPC) returns to Rome for its 2011 spring meeting.
China Halts Pork, Egg Imports in Dioxin Scare (12.01.2011)

GERMANY - The dioxin scare continues to cause ripples around the world, with China taking the decision on Wednesday to halt imports of German pork and egg products following the culling of hundreds of pigs in Germany.
Tight Supplies Characterise 2011 Livestock Outlook (12.01.2011)

US - The livestock outlook for 2011 is characterised by tight supplies of beef, pork and poultry which bodes well for producers, but the optimism is tempered by higher feed costs, according to Ron Plain, Extension economist with the University of Missouri.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Brazil (12.01.2011)

BRAZIL - Broiler production in Brazil in 2011 is forecast to increase by three per cent from 2010, according to the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) weekly report looking at international developments in the poultry industry.
Making Shellfish Safer To Eat (12.01.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - New technology to make shellfish safer to eat has been pioneered by scientists at Queen's University Belfast.
New Sales Appointments at Bettcher (12.01.2011)

US - Samuel C. Collup has joined Bettcher Industries as Regional Manager responsible for sales and service activities for Bettcher’s Whizard Trimmer and AirShirz scissors product lines.
Demand for Pork Products Prompts Price Increase (11.01.2011)

MALAYSIA - An increased demand for pork products has prompted a 20 per cent increase in pork meat prices for the coming festive season compared to last year.
Cargill Invests Plant in Baupte France (13.01.2011)

FRANCE – Meat and food processing company Cargill has made significant investments at its hydrocolloids and functional systems production plant in Baupte, France.
2010: A Good Year for Delmarva's Chicken Industry (13.01.2011)

US - The Delmarva region's chicken companies had a good year in 2010.
Healthy Rise in German Pork Production (13.01.2011)

GERMANY - The growing popularity of biofuels and the regulations designed to promote their use are changing the landscape of German grain production.
CME: Monthly Data for Beef and Pork (13.01.2011)

US - Reuters reported yesterday that the lifting of Mexico’s punitive five per cent tariff on US pork is not imminent as the US and Mexico discuss the details of a US Department of Transportation proposal to allow Mexican trucks to operate deeper into the US, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Cargill Sees Earnings Soar (13.01.2011)

US - US meat, food and agribusiness giant Cargill has reported net earnings of $1.49 billion in the second quarter of the 2011 financial year compared with $489 million in the same period a year ago.
Repacked Ground Beef Products Recalled (13.01.2011)

US - New Jersey meat processor, One Great Burger, is recalling approximately 226,400 pounds of ground beef products that may have become spoiled.
Processor Fined $212,000 for Endangering Workers (13.01.2011)

US - A Chicago meat processing plant is facing penalties of $212,000 for breeching safety regulations.
Help to Keep Abattoirs Competitive (13.01.2011)

CANADA - The Abattoir Competitiveness Programme is now accepting applications for final payments.
Arabs Still Top for Brazilian Poultry Exports (14.01.2011)

BRAZIL - Revenues from Brazilian exports to the Middle East reached US$2.2 billion last year, an increase of 13 per cent from 2009. Brazil exported poultry worth a total of $6.8 billion.
Edinburgh Study Offers Hope for Tackling Bird Flu (14.01.2011)

UK - Bird flu epidemics could be prevented by a new strain of chickens that do not spread avian flu to other birds.
Contaminated Pork Sold in Poland, Czech Republic (14.01.2011)

POLAND & CZECH REPUBLIC - Pork from Germany suspected to be contaminated with dioxin was sold in early January in Poland and the Czech Republic, regional health authorities in eastern Germany said Thursday.
Belarus Bans Pork Import from Russia (14.01.2011)

BELARUS - Belarus has imposed a ban on the import of pork from Leningrad Oblast of Russia, BelTA learnt from Ivan Smilgin, deputy head of the general veterinary directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus.
Pig Feet and Ears Included in Import Ban (14.01.2011)

CHINA - Pork bi-products from Germany are atop the Chinese government's list of newly banned imports, a senior German agricultural ministry official said yesterday.
BSE Pathogens Transmitted by Air (14.01.2011)

SWITZERLAND - Airborne prions are also infectious and can induce mad cow disease or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disorder.
Malaysia Lifts BSE-related Ban on EU Beef (17.01.2011)

MALAYSIA - Malaysia has finally lifted its ban on imports of beef and beef products from the European Union.
Linden Foods Expands Production Capacity (17.01.2011)

UK - Northern Ireland meat processor Linden Foods has invested £10 million in a new development plant to boost production capacity.
900 More Farms Closed as Dioxin Bill Reaches €100M (17.01.2011)

GERMANY - The latest dioxin scare has re-emerged as Germany closes over 900 more farms following delayed information from another feed manufacturer about sales of contaminated feed.
Strong Korean Beef Demand (17.01.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Disrupted Australian supplies, combined with the foot-and-mouth-disease (FMD) crisis in Korea, resulted in strong interest for Australian beef from Korean buyers - despite increased offer prices, reports Meat and Livestock Australia.
Surveillance for Notifiable Diseases Gets a Boost (17.01.2011)

CANADA - Canada is enhancing the way it monitors the national swine herd for federally reportable swine diseases: CFIA is collecting blood samples from mature pigs at slaughter houses during January.
Canada Invests in Traceabilty System (17.01.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian government is investing in a joint traceability system with a C$969,920 grant to Agri-Traçabilité Québec.
Pork, Beef Exports Achieved 2010 Highs in November (17.01.2011)

US - November exports of US pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years, according to results compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Danish Crown Fleisch Opens for Business (17.01.2011)

GERMANY - Danish Crown has formally taken over the German pig slaughterhouse business, D&S Fleisch, which is now called Danish Crown Fleisch.
Philippines Lifts Last BSE Ban on European Beef (18.01.2011)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippines has finally lifted its ban on imports of beef and beef products from Portugal.
Imported Chicken Threatens Local Jobs (18.01.2011)

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - An over-supply of chicken as the result of imports is causing local producers and retailers to cut prices threatening local jobs.
Government Allays Dioxin Fears (18.01.2011)

CZECH REPUBLIC - Czech government officials say that no dioxin-contaminated products from Germany have entered the country.
Slovakia Suspends Sales of German Poultry (18.01.2011)

SLOVAKIA - Sales of German eggs and poultry have been suspended as the result of the latest dioxin scandal in Germany.
Call for Resumption of South Korean Free Trade Talks (18.01.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Pork Industry is calling on the federal government to resume free trade talks with the Republic of Korea, writes Bruce Cochrane.
COPA-COGECA Warns Meat Sector Market Share Loss (18.01.2011)

EU - The European farming federation Copa-Cogeca has warned that a new EU Commission report on medium-term prospects for agricultural markets shows a sharp decline in EU market shares in the meat sector, partly as a result of costly EU regulations.
Festive Sales Surge For Beef (18.01.2011)

UK - Beef sales were up 12.7 per cent over the Christmas period as consumers looked for alternatives to turkey over the festive season, according to new figures from EBLEX.
EU Pig Prices: Quotations Are Moving Sideways (18.01.2011)

EU - This week, the mood on the German market has been poisoned by the dioxin scandal.
FSA Seeks Views on Descendants of Clones as Food (18.01.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views on the 'novel' status of food from descendants of cloned cattle and pigs.
MEPs Call for Strong EU Farm Policy (19.01.2011)

EU - To secure supplies of affordable food, the EU must have a strong farm policy that discourages food commodity speculation and helps more young farmers to start up, said Parliament yesterday, 18 January.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Mexico (19.01.2011)

MEXICO - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at broiler production in Mexico.
São Paulo Leads Brazilian Exports (19.01.2011)

BRAZIL - According to the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, despite not having the largest cattle herd in Brazil, São Paulo maintained its leadership in the export of Brazilian beef in 2010.
Ministers Get Tough on Food Safety (19.01.2011)

GERMANY - The federal states have agreed on tough measures, including possible prison terms for offenders, in an effort to prevent a repeat of the dioxin scandal that has severely damaged the agriculture industry.
Livestock, Fisheries Exhibition to be Held in Karachi (19.01.2011)

PAKISTAN - Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) is organising an exhibition on livestock, dairy, fisheries and poultry on 7 and 8 February 2011 at Expo Centre Karachi.
Poultry Company Holds Public Meeting over New Plant (19.01.2011)

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Sunnymel will hold public information sessions as part of the environmental approval process for the construction of its chicken slaughtering plant in the village of Clair.
Pilgrim's Pride Launches New Web Site (19.01.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has introduced a redesigned, consumer-friendly website featuring an expanded recipe section from some of America's best chefs, valuable coupons and updated information about the second-largest chicken company in the US.
Poultry Processor Seeks New Location in NC (19.01.2011)

NORTH CAROLINA, US - Despite local opposition, Sanderson Farms still plans to construct a processing plant in Nash County.
Taiwanese Retailers Pull US Beef (19.01.2011)

TAIWAN - US beef has been removed from sale by two retail chains following the finding of a banned feed additive in the meat.
EFSA Launches Consultation on Nanomaterials in Food (19.01.2011)

EU - The European Food Safety Authority has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance document for engineered nanomaterial (ENM) applications in food and feed.
Poultry Production in Bahamas Gets a Boost (20.01.2011)

BAHAMAS - Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) aims to increase the local production of poultry products.
Government Pledges to Keep Meat Subsidies (20.01.2011)

BAHRAIN - The Bahrain government has confirmed it will maintain subsidies on basic foods like red meat and poultry.
HK Authorities' Analyses Aim to Allay Dioxin Fears (20.01.2011)

HONG KONG - No dioxins have been found in German foods bound for Hong Kong.
Red Meat Sector Strategy Consultation Begins (20.01.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Preliminary findings from the red meat sector strategy will show there are significant opportunities over the next five years to secure and accelerate improvements the sector is already making.
Links Between TSEs In Animals And Humans (20.01.2011)

EU - In a recent study by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), it has been confirmed that at present the only TSE proven to be zoonotic (i.e. transmissible from animals to humans), remains Classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), known in humans as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD).
UK Slaughter Statistics - January 2011 (20.01.2011)

UK - The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs show a slight dip in slaughter numbers over the Christmas holiday period.
Solar Installation at Perdue (20.01.2011)

US — More than 11,000 solar panels will be installed at two Perdue facilities this summer, resulting in one of the largest commercially-owned solar power systems in the eastern United States.
HK Ruokatalo Productivity Programme Ready (21.01.2011)

FINLAND - Pig meat processor HKScan Finland’s subsidiary HK Ruokatalo has completed its talks, which staretd in November, with the workforce over the productivity programme for 2011-2013.
Low Pork Prices Sparks Dutch Farmers' Protest (21.01.2011)

NETHERLANDS - Pig farmers are protesting at the low price of pork.
Inspections Increased over Growth Promoters (21.01.2011)

TAIWAN - The Taiwanese Council of Agriculture is to increase inspections of poultry farms, holding facilities and slaughterhouses, after residues of a banned drug that promotes leanness were found in a sample of goose meat.
More Hungarian Plants Can Export to Russia (21.01.2011)

RUSSIA - The Russian veterinary authorities, Rosselkhoznadzor, have extended the list of plants in Hungary that are approved to export slaughter pigs to Russia.
Livestock Markets Remain Important In Industry (21.01.2011)

UK - A new independent report showing Britain's livestock auction markets are a key hub in the local agricultural network, offering a fair and open market system that has stood the test of time, has been welcomed by the British Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA).
Meat Plants Reopening after Floods (21.01.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Teys Brothers Rockhampton plant is expected to reopen on 31 January depending on the weather and infrastructure conditions following the recent floods in Queensland.
Tyson Joins Imigration IMAGE Programme (21.01.2011)

US - Tyson Foods is the first major food company to become a full member of the IMAGE programme with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Commercial Red Meat Production in December (24.01.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totalled 4.36 billion pounds in December, up five per cent from the 4.15 billion pounds produced in December 2009.
EU to Buy Pork to Prevent Price Slump (24.01.2011)

GERMANY - The European Union will start buying stocks of pork, to counteract the slump in its price after the Dioxin contamination scandal in Germany, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Dacian Ciolos, quoted by Money.ro, stated on Saturday in Berlin.
Government Invests in Quebec Meat Processor (24.01.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian government is to invest up to $1 million in Les Viandes Laroche Inc to enable the company to strengthen its operations and help bring farmers’ products to market.
Retail Pork Prices Down in December (24.01.2011)

US - As usually happens, retail pork prices dropped in December, writes Ron Plain in his weekly Hog Outlook report.
Consumers Buy Food Based on Value, Not Just Price (24.01.2011)

CANADA - An Edmonton based research chef says, when it comes to selecting the foods they'll feed their families, today's consumers are looking at value, not just price, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Profit Plan For Livestock Sector (24.01.2011)

IRELAND - Speaking at the AGM in Dublin this week, Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) National Livestock Committee Chairman Michael Doran said while cattle prices and the prospects for the beef sector have improved this year, IFA is determined to see the sector returned to sustained profitability for farmers.
IPSF - Regulatory Climate with Regard to Food Safety (25.01.2011)

US - On the first day of the International Poultry Science Forum (IPSF) in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday (24 January), Dr John Maurer described the current regulatory climate in the US with regard to food safety in poultry. Jackie Linden, senior editor of TheMeatSite, reports.
EU Pig Prices: Dioxin Scandal Poisons Moods (25.01.2011)

EU - Apart from in Germany, the European slaughter pig market shows a steady trend everywhere else.
NDRC: China Meets 2010's Price Control Target (25.01.2011)

CHINA - China's top economic planner said Monday that price supervision and control measures have achieved steady progress with 2010's Consumer Price Index, slightly exceeding the target ceiling by 0.3 percentage points to hit 3.3 per cent.
AMI Calls for Swift Passage of KORUS FTA (25.01.2011)

US - AMI, along with a diverse agriculture coalition of more than 60 industry associations and companies, is calling on Congress to approve the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) without delay.
CME: Results of USDA Cold Storage Report (25.01.2011)

US - USDA released on Friday the results of its monthly surveys covering cattle feedlot inventories and meat supplies in cold storage, report Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Renderer Reports Good Fourth Quarter (25.01.2011)

US - Darling International Inc, a leading provider of rendering, recycling and recovery solutions to the nation's food industry, has announced that for the three months and year ended 1 January 2011, it believes that revenue will be in the range of $222.0 to $232.0 million and $719.7 to $729.7 million, respectively.
Market Preview: Pork Prices Could Get Propped Up (25.01.2011)

US - In this week's Market Preview from National Hog Farmer Steve Meyer discusses the impact of beef and chicken supplies on pork prices.
NFU Launches 'Love Chicken' Campaign (25.01.2011)

UK - As consumers start to feel the pinch, with rising food prices impacting on groceries across the board, the NFU has launched a new campaign to help people get three tasty meals from one whole British chicken.
IPE 2011 - Summit Addresses Development of Sustainability Programmes (26.01.2011)

US - A number of conferences are being held in conjunction with the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, and on the eve of the show, one of the main events yesterday (25 January) was the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, reports Jackie Linden, senior editor of TheMeatSite.
China Farm Produce Prices Continue Rising (26.01.2011)

CHINA - Chinese farm produce prices rose for a fourth consecutive week, through 23 January, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
RTC Weight Up Six Per Cent from Last Year (26.01.2011)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a six per cent increase in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for December 2010.
Climate Tax on Meat and Milk to Cut GHG (26.01.2011)

SWEDEN - A climate tax corresponding to €60/ton CO2eq on meat and milk could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from European agriculture by around seven per cent. If the land made available is used for bioenergy production, the decrease in emissions can be six times greater.
Argentinean Beef Exports Slashed In 2010 (26.01.2011)

ARGENTINA - Argentinean beef exports during 2010 declined by 57 per cent on 2009, to 166,265 tonnes swt, as beef production contracted an estimated 23 per cent, to 2.6 million tonnes cwt.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Russia (26.01.2011)

RUSSIA - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at the poultry situation in Russia.
Milk Link Acquires Cornish Country Larder (26.01.2011)

UK - Milk Link has acquired the award-winning Cornish Country Larder cheese business (CCL) for an undisclosed sum in a deal that strengthens its position as a leading producer of British cheese.
AFBF and AMI Call for Swift Action on Pending FTAs (26.01.2011)

US - The inability of Congress and the administration to move three stalled free trade agreements is hurting US economic growth, testified American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman today before the House Ways and Means Committee. Combined, the Korea, Colombia and Panama agreements would add an additional $3 billion to the US economy through agricultural trade.
Meyn and Ishida Join Forces (27.01.2011)

GLOBAL - Their successful joint completion of a unique high-speed, fully integrated poultry processing plant for ZAO Prioskolie at Valujki in Southern Russia, and a repeat order for that company’s Tambov site, have led Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. and Ishida Europe Limited to announce a strategic alliance.
Cold Weather Increases Beef Consumption (27.01.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - During December the retail analysts and commentators made much of consumers’ inability to get out and about during the cold and icy weather and the impact of this on retail sales, reports the Livestock and Meat Commission.
Agriculture Ministers Back Pig Meat Private Storage (27.01.2011)

EU - European Agriculture Ministers this week backed moves for private stoage of pig meat following a representations from a Belgian delegation about the difficult situation of the pig meat market in the EU.
Supermarkets Shun Scottish Pork and Chicken (27.01.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - An investigation of supermarket shelves carried out by NFU Scotland has shown the major retailers Tesco and Asda shunning home produced pork and chicken in favour of cheap imports.
Danish Bacon Imports Overwhelm Local Pig Farmers (27.01.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The high Australian dollar has helped boost bacon imports from the European Union.
Speculation Grows over Meat Processor Buy-outs (27.01.2011)

GLOBAL - Intense speculation is growing around the future of Sara Lee and in particular the giant's meat processing business.
Livestock and Meat Commission to be Reformed (27.01.2011)

UK - Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has decided that the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), which is a Non-Departmental Body of her Department, will be reformed to enable it to deliver future services to support the expansion of the red meat industry.
CME: FMD in S Korea; Consequences in US (27.01.2011)

US - For anyone who is wondering what all of the hubbub is about regarding the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA’s) proposed rules to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act, a new resource is available, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NZ Beef Looks To Export Oppotunities (27.01.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Looking at the beef sector, in 2011, the recently released Rabobank report says there is room for farm gate prices to improve on 2010 average levels as offshore prices remain attractive, particularly in new markets.
IPE 2011 - Expo Opens with Packed Programme of Events (28.01.2011)

US - Visitors to yesterday's first day of the International Poultry Exposition (IPE) were offered a choice of satellite meetings to meet all interests, reports Jackie Linden, senior editor of TheMeatSite.
Factories Accused Of Scaremongering (28.01.2011)

IRELAND - Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) National Livestock committee Chairman, Michael Doran, has said that winter finishers must dig in on cattle prices and strongly reject the scaremongering and concerted efforts of the factories and agents to undermine beef market confidence and cattle prices.
UFU Welcomes Private Storage Aid for Pig Meat (28.01.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - As pig farmers in Northern Ireland continue to struggle with rising feed prices and disappointing market returns, the Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed European Agriculture Minister Ciolos’ actions to open Private Storage Aid (PSA) facility for pig meat.
ASDA Demonstrates Support for Pig Producers (28.01.2011)

UK - The NPA is pleased to see Asda leading the way in addressing the current pig farmer profitability crisis and welcomes the additional 8p/kg for Asda Pork Link members .
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Directors Unopposed (28.01.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Beef + Lamb New Zealand Director elections in the Eastern North Island and Southern South Island electorates will not be required with the two incumbents elected unopposed.
Derrynaflan in Fresh Meat Offer with Dunbia (28.01.2011)

IRELAND - Derrynaflan, one of the leading suppliers of quality foods to the foodservice industry in Ireland has joined forces with leading red meat supplier Dunbia to extend its product portfolio to include fresh red meat.
Agency Issues Advice on Oysters (31.01.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency FSA) is reminding people about the possible risks from getting the 'winter vomiting bug' norovirus from eating raw oysters.
Organic Chicken Plant Closes (31.01.2011)

IOWA, US - An organic chicken plant in Charles City that opened at the end of last year has been shut down.
Oman's Private Sector Aims to Improve Food Security (31.01.2011)

OMAN - A'Saffa Foods, the Sultanate's leading homegrown poultry producer, is taking a leading role in the campaign of domestic self-sufficient for its food requirements and reducing the nation's dependence on imported products.
IPE 2011 - Participation Well up on Last Year (31.01.2011)

US - More than 20,000 attendees and 900 exhibitors participated at the International Poultry Expo (IPE) and International Feed Expo (IFE) last week in Atlanta, Georgia.
Meat Review Lacks Proper Perspective, Says Expert (31.01.2011)

US - In a letter published in Circulation, University of Texas Health Science Center’s Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D., raised concerns that a 2010 epidemiological review, “Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Risk of Incident Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Mellitus,” by Micha et al lacked the proper physiological perspective and context for accurate interpretation of the data.
High-Level Call for Improved Food Safety (31.01.2011)

CHINA - Vice Minister Gao Hongbin has highlighted the need for the effective implementation of prevention and control measures to ensure safe consumption of animal products.
Scottish Salmon on Shelves in China (31.01.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Shoppers in China can now buy Scottish farmed salmon for the first time.
Smithfield Sells Texhoma Hog Production Operations (01.02.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods has sold its hog production operations located in Texhoma, Oklahoma to Prestage Farms, Inc.
£27 Million Christmas Loss for Pig Producers (01.02.2011)

UK - In the week after major retailers announced increased sales over the Christmas trading period, England's pig farmers have revealed industry losses of £27 million.
K-State to Lead Way in Feed, Food Safety Research (01.02.2011)

KANSAS, US - Cargill has announced another milestone in the company's partnership with Kansas State (K-State) University: a $500,000 gift that will help fund the construction of the Cargill Center for Feed Safety Research.
2010 Brazilian Pork Exports Up in Volume, Value (01.02.2011)

BRAZIL - Pork export volumes in both November and December 2010 made double-digit declines compared to the same months of the previous year. For the year as a whole, exported volume was 11 per cent higher than the year before and the US dollar value of those sales was up more than nine per cent.
EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Pig Markets Note Optimism (01.02.2011)

EU - The atmosphere is very optimistic on the European slaughter pig market this week.
USDA Process Verified Seal for Perdue Products (01.02.2011)

US - Perdue is the first poultry company to receive a USDA Process Verified Seal.
Ministry Proposes Introduction of Import Licensing (01.02.2011)

UKRAINE - The Ukrainian Economic Development and Trade Ministry has proposed to introduce the licensing of pork, poultry, by-product poultry and lard imports.
Poultry Meat Output up in 2010 (01.02.2011)

UKRAINE - Poultry production was nine per cent higher in 2010 than the year before.
Concerns over Opening US Market to Chinese Poultry (01.02.2011)

US - Food & Water Watch has submitted a petition to remove China from list of eligible exporters of poultry products.
Market Preview: Time a Factor in Pork Puzzle (01.02.2011)

US - In this week's Market Preview from National Hog Farmer, Steve Meyer writes about how time is a common denominator in the pork supply and demand puzzle.
Danish Frozen Burger Market Limited (02.02.2011)

DENMARK - A recent store check in the major Danish retail stores highlighted the limited presence of frozen burgers, according to Nicolas Ranninger, Bord Bia Scandinavia.
Cherkizovo Forges Ahead in Poultry Meat and Pork (02.02.2011)

RUSSIA - Meat producer, Cherkizovo, expects higher poultry prices following a cut in import quotas. With a 63 per cent increase in pig sales last year, it is now the country's third largest pork producer.
Expansion Pushes MHP Poultry Output by 20 Per Cent (02.02.2011)

UKRAINE - Agro-industrial company, MHP, says it increased its poultry production volumes by more than 20 per cent in 2010, significantly out-performing the market.
Arkansas Deboning Plant Set to Close (02.02.2011)

ARKANSAS, US - The Petit Jean Poultry plant in Clark County is to close on 1 April.
CME: Consumption of Meat, Poultry and Fish Down (02.02.2011)

US - US per-capita consumption of meat, poultry and fish declined by an estimated one pound per person in 2010 based on meat and poultry data from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, report Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Reduction in Trade Disruptions Expected (02.02.2011)

CANADA - Canada's agriculture minister is confident the permanent placement of a Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinarian in Russia will help mitigate trade disruptions involving shipments of Canadian beef and pork entering that market in a much more timely manner, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Brazilian Cattle Prices to Remain High (02.02.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian cattle prices are expected to remain high throughout 2011 underpinned by the continuation of steady production and rising domestic and export demand, according to analysts at Meat nd Livestock Australia.
Call for Intervention on Inspection Charges (02.02.2011)

UK - UK's farmers have called for a complete review of the Food Standards Agency proposalsover meat inspection charges.
Super Bowl Weekend Will Boost Wing Consumption (02.02.2011)

US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) says football fans will consume an estimated one billion chicken wing portions this weekend.
Change at Top for JBS (02.02.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian meat processing giant JBS has appointed Joesley Batista as the Board Chairman and Wesley Batista as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)from 1 February.
CPF Increases International Interests (03.02.2011)

GLOBAL - Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has pushed forward its investments overseas by raising capital and purchasing larger stakes in its subsidiaries.
Increased Beef Kill In 2010 (03.02.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - In 2010 the NI red meat industry slightly increased cattle slaughterings while there was a reduction in the number of sheep presented for slaughter.
World Meat Price Steady; Dairy Price Higher (03.02.2011)

GLOBAL - With a 3.4 per cent surge in January, world food prices have reached a new historic peak. However, the average meat price was steady and dairy prices, though six per cent higher than in December, are still a way off the historic peak.
Cooper is New USPoultry Chairman (03.02.2011)

US - Gary Cooper of Cooper Farms in Oakwood, Ohio, was elected chairman of the board of directors of US Poultry & Egg Association (USPoultry) at their meeting during the 2011 International Poultry Expo. He previously served as vice chairman. Mr Cooper was presented with the time-honoured 'working man's gavel' by 2010 chairman, Steve Willardsen.
Support for Turkey Industry In Huron County (03.02.2011)

CANADA - A Huron County food processor in Dashwood is increasing its production of Ontario turkey products to meet growing demand, create jobs and support local farmers.
Animal Welfare Certified at Whole Foods (03.02.2011)

US - Natural and organic food store Whole Foods Market is providing shoppers with a new level of transparency about how farm animals are raised by now offering beef, pork and chicken certified under the 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating system.
NCBA: Bridging The Consumer/ Producers Gap (03.02.2011)

US - Speaking at the 2011 NCBA Convention and Trade Show, President of the American National Cattlewoman President Lara Slatern challenged producers to tell the true US beef story to consumers.
NCBA: Beef Industry Long Range Plan, 2011-2013 (03.02.2011)

US - Charles Miller, a beef producer from Kentucky, has taken a front row in developing the latest long range plan for the beef industry, writes Charlotte Johnston from the 2011 NCBA Convention and Trade Show.
NCBA: Opportunities For US Beef Exports (04.02.2011)

US - Access into markets is still a major challenge for US beef exports, Keith Miller, Chairman of the US Meat Export Federation told Charlotte Johnston, TheMeatSite Editor. However they also present huge oppportunities.
Korea Cuts Import Tariffs (04.02.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - At the end of January, the Korean government announced that it was cutting the import duty on 60,000 tonnes of pork from 25 per cent to zero until 30 June 2011.
Maple Leaf to Close Prepared Meats Plant (04.02.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods is to close its prepared meats plant in Surrey, British Columbia at the end of September this year.
Board Change for Maple Leaf (04.02.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has reached an agreement with West Face Capital, a Toronto-based investment fund that owns approximately 11.4 per cent of the company's shares outstanding.
Swazi Minister Calls for End to Beef, Poultry Imports (04.02.2011)

SWAZILAND - Locally produced beef and poultry meat are now exceeding demand, according to the agriculture minister.
ABA Calls for ACCC to be Scrapped (04.02.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Beef Association has hit out at the performance of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and has called on the government to scrap it.
Participation in Assessment Programme Encouraged (04.02.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is encouraging Canadian pork producers to participate in the Canadian Pork Council's Animal Care Assessment Programme.
No Link Between Red Meat and Bladder Cancer Risk (04.02.2011)

US - There is no association between consumption of fresh or processed red meat and an increased risk of bladder cancer, according to a new analysis of data published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Sustainability is Important to Poultry Industry (04.02.2011)

US - The key message from Tyson Foods' president, Donnie Smith, is that sustainability touches every part of the poultry business. He was speaking at the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit held at the International Poultry Expo (IPE) last week.
Dairy Crest Reports Strong Trading (04.02.2011)

UK - UK dairy company, Dairy Crest, has traded strongly over its third quarter, according to its latest investors' report.
Watts Receives Lifetime Achievement Award (04.02.2011)

US - George Watts, retiring president of the National Chicken Council, was honoured by US Poultry & Egg Association during the 2011 International Poultry Expo (IPE), where he received the Harold E. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award.
January Cattle Slaughter Hit by Wet (04.02.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Cattle processors during January were hampered by flooding in Queensland, which either delayed the start to the year for some plants, or made the movements of cattle very difficult.
Uruguayan Cattle Slaughter Down in 2010 (04.02.2011)

URUGUAY - Uruguayan cattle slaughter decreased 5 per cent in 2010, to 2.2 million head, as overall cattle supplies continued to remain tight.
Russian Beef Imports Down in 2010 (04.02.2011)

RUSSIA - Russian beef imports during 2010 decreased 2 per cent year-on-year, to 625,830 tonnes swt - well below the 810,729 tonnes swt registered in 2008.
About 100,000 tons of Pork to be Imported in 2011 (07.02.2011)

UKRAINE - According to preliminary calculations of the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food, Ukraine will import about 100,000 tons of pork in 2011, Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food Volodymyr Ladyka has said.
NCBA: Low Cattle Inventory May Turn Around (07.02.2011)

US - Speaking at the Cattle-fax Conference at the 2011 NCBA Convention and Trade Show, Kevin Good, Cattle-Fax Senior Market Analyst said that it is likely the US cattle herd will start to expand within the next two years. Charlotte Johnston, TheMeatSite Editor reports.
Beef and Sheep Prices Expected to Remain Strong (07.02.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Mid-Season Update for the sheep and beef sector reports marked increases in offshore prices, despite drawn-out recoveries from recession in North America and the European Union.
NCBA: Global Beef Supplies Will Only Get Tighter (07.02.2011)

US - Global beef supply is expected to fall for the fourth consecutive year, said Brett Stuart at the Cattle-Fax Conference, at the 2011 NCBA Convention and Trade Show. Charlotte Johnston, TheMeatSite Editor reports.
CME: US Beef Exports Off to a Strong Start (07.02.2011)

US - US beef exports are off to a strong start, boosting overall cattle values, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Bachoco Sales Up More Than Six Per Cent in 2010 (07.02.2011)

MEXICO - Industrias Bachoco has announces its results for the fourth quarter and the full year for 2010. Overall sales were up by 6.6 per cent for 2010 compared to the year before, with strong performance in the chicken and pig meat sectors while table egg sales were down almost 11 per cent.
Tyson Reports First Quarter Sales Up 15 Per Cent (08.02.2011)

US - First quarter sales were $7.6 billion, up 14.8 per cent compared to last year, while overall operating margin was 6.5 per cent reports Tyson Foods in its latest quarterly report.
Poultry Company Under Pressure (08.02.2011)

BAHAMAS - As a result of rising feed prices and chicken imports, Abaco Big Bird is fighting to stay in business, says the poultry company's owner.
Less Tax for Armenian Poultry Companies for 2010 (08.02.2011)

ARMENIA - Five of the company's largest poultry companies are to have their tax burden reduced for 2010.
Conditional Sale of Tegel to Asian Equity Co. (08.02.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Poultry business, Tegel Foods, has been conditionally sold to an Asian private equity fund in a deal tipped to be worth $605 million.
EU Pig Prices: Prices Still Going Up (08.02.2011)

EU - This week, the European slaughter pig market proves to be on an overall upswing.
Danish Crown Takes on 150 New employees (08.02.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown is receiving increasing numbers of pigs for slaughter from Danish farmers. This means that the company is now welcoming 150 new employees in Denmark.
Hylife: Initial Response to New Name Positive (08.02.2011)

CANADA - The executive vice-president and chief operating officer of La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hylife, says the initial response to the company's new name has been positive, according to Bruce Cochrane.
UFU Opposes Proposals for Meat Hygiene Charges (08.02.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union has expressed its total opposition to the Food Standard’s Agency (FSA) proposals to introduce a full cost recovery system for meat hygiene inspections.
Dioxin-Contaminated Lamb Being Traced (10.02.2011)

ICELAND - The Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) is currently tracing six and a half tons of lamb, which was sold on domestic and foreign markets due to suspicion of dioxin contamination arising from a nearby waste incineration plant.
Excessive Brine Injection Revealed (10.02.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Investigations by the agriculture department at a Supreme Poultry plant have revealed the excessive use of brine injection into chicken breast fillets.
Talks Held over Russian Poultry Exports to EU (10.02.2011)

RUSSIA & EU - A meeting was held yesterday to discuss issues relating to the export of Russian poultry products to the EU.
Launch Of Young's Seafood Limited (10.02.2011)

UK - Young's Seafood, The Seafood Company and Findus UK will be brought together to create Young's Seafood Limited, the UK's largest supplier of fish and seafood to retailers and consumers.
Attractive Premiums Paid For Organic Cattle (10.02.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Throughout the recession there has been ongoing speculation about the impact of reduced consumer confidence on the ability of retailers to market premium products. Organic produce was considered to be one segment most at risk from a consumer austerity drive.
US to Fight Mexico's Anti-Dumping Investigation (10.02.2011)

US & MEXICO - The US poultry industry is to fight Mexico's anti-dumping investigation of US chicken.
Consumers Encouraged to Ask for Canadian Pork (09.02.2011)

CANADA - The Interim Chair of Pork Marketing Canada is calling on Canadian consumers to ask their grocery retailers for Canadian pork products when they purchase pork for their families, writes Bruce Cochrane.
New Meat Plant to Open in Quinte West (09.02.2011)

CANADA - A new meat production plamt will strengthen the local economy in Quinte West, creating at least 106 new jobs and supporting Ontario farmers.
Sara Lee Divides Company (09.02.2011)

US - US food processing giant Sara Lee Corp is to split the company into two separate publicly traded companies.
CME: Pork Prices Climbing Steadily (09.02.2011)

US - There was plenty of speculation last week that the winter weather disruptions could cause hogs to back up and weigh on prices in the coming days, report Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Beef Price Continues To Fall Below Production Costs (09.02.2011)

UK - The National Farmers' Union (NFU) beef group has issued an alert calling on the whole of the supply chain to back British beef farmers, as prices continue to fall below the cost of production.
Meat the New Representative (09.02.2011)

UK - A new representative has been appointed to look after the interests of the English beef, lamb and pork sectors in German speaking countries on behalf of EBLEX and BPEX.
International Egg and Poultry Review: EU (09.02.2011)

EU - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at poultry meat market projections for the EU.
Scottish Pork Banner Campaign Hits the Highways (09.02.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Roadside banners supporting ‘Perfect Scottish Pork and Bacon’ are starting to appear around Scotland as the nation’s pig farmers proactively promote their products in a bid to return to profitability. The first banner has been erected at Kintore in Aberdeenshire beside the busy A96 road that runs between Aberdeen and Inverness.
Cockerel Comb Being Assessed as Novel Food (09.02.2011)

UK - A Spanish company has applied to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for approval to market cockerel combs extract as a novel food ingredient.
RSPCA Condemns Cruelty on Duck Farm (11.02.2011)

UK - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has hit out at scenes of cruelty shown in covert video footage taken at a duck farm in Norfolk.
Tyson Foods Resolves Claims (11.02.2011)

US - Tyson Foods has resolved a matter with the US government involving Tyson's voluntary disclosure of improper payments related to an export programme at the company's Mexican poultry subsidiary.
Russia & WTO: Meat Imports Still to be Resolved (11.02.2011)

RUSSIA - The issue of meat and poultry imports is among the last hurdles still to be overcome before Russia joins the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Country Bird Rejects Government Accusations (11.02.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Country Bird says the agriculture department is wrong is allege it contradicted regulations on the processing of chicken.
Boom in Brazilian Chicken Exports to Egypt (11.02.2011)

BRAZIL & EGYPT - In January this year alone, chicken exports rose 235 per cent in volume and 301 per cent in values in comparison with the same month in 2010. Ubabef forecasts between three and five per cent increase in total chicken exports this year.
EC GM Stance Should Apply to Animals (11.02.2011)

EUROPE - Eurogroup for Animals has expressed concern that the European Commission is to present an ethical and moral list to justify a ban on genetically modified crops to the European Council today (Friday), while not expending the proposals for animals and their offspring.
Smithfield Announces Final Results of Tender Offer (11.02.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods has announced that the time limit on the offer to purchase for cash the maximum aggregate principal amount of its 7.75 per cent Senior Unsecured Notes due 2013 and 10 per cent Senior Secured Notes due 2014 has now expired.
South Africa Imported Mostly Ribs in January (14.02.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - In January, the ocuntry imported 2,558 tonnes of pig meat.
The Maschhoffs Acquire NPP (14.02.2011)

US - NPP, LLC and The Maschhoffs LLC have reached an agreement for The Maschhoffs to purchase substantially all of NPP's swine production assets.
2 Sisters Invests in New Coated Factory (14.02.2011)

UK - As part of its strategy for growth, UK poultry proxessor 2 Sisters Food Group is spending £30 million in a state of the art food facility in Thetford.
Addressing Pork Industry Competitive Challenges (14.02.2011)

The vice-chair of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster is confident a coordinated collaborative effort aimed at addressing the challenges facing Canada's pork value chain is key to improving the global competitiveness of the Canadian pork industry, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Fresh Look Comes to BPEX Web Site (14.02.2011)

UK - A colourful, new section is now on offer as part of the BPEX web site.
Mike Brown President of National Chicken Council (14.02.2011)

US - The next president of the National Chicken Council will be Mike Brown.
Pilgrim's Reports Quarter's Sales up 13 Per Cent (14.02.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has reported net earnings of $41.8 million, or $0.20 per share, on net sales of $1.8 billion for the fourth quarter ended 26 December 2010.
Campylobacter in Chickens Affected by Weather, Water Source (14.02.2011)

NORWAY - Mild weather and rain increase the risk of Campylobacter in chickens, according to new research from the National Veterinary Institute. Farms using their own water sources also had a higher risk of infection.
CME: December Pork, Beef Exports Higher in 2010 (14.02.2011)

US - The latest beef, pork and poultry data from the US Census Bureau were released on Friday, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Decline In UK Beef Output Anticipated (14.02.2011)

UK - The latest forecasts from Eblex point to lower UK beef and sheepmeat output in 2011.
Concern over Antbiotic Resistance in Retail Chicken (14.02.2011)

CANADA - Store-bought chickens used is a survey of bacterial contamination have found that all the potential foodborne pathogens were resistant to at least one antibiotic and some up to eight antibiotics.
Agriculture Ministers Promote New Market Opportunities (14.02.2011)

CANADA - Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met today to discuss ways to better foster sustainable market opportunities, paving the way for farmers, producers, processors and exporters to continue to drive the Canadian economy.
Record Farm Exports (14.02.2011)

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's Statement on 2010 U.S. Farm Exports Record
Foodborne Illness Does Not Come Cheap (15.02.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - A new study commissioned by MAF has put the economic cost of the major foodborne infections in New Zealand last year at NZ$162 million – almost twice the figure calculated five years ago.
2011 Red Meat, Poultry Production Forecast Raised (15.02.2011)

US - This week USDA raised their forecast of 2011 red meat and poultry production by 0.4 per cent, writes Ron Plain in his latest Hog Outlook report.
Reducing CO2 Footprints & Increasing Production (15.02.2011)

CANADA - One of Alberta's largest beef processors will increase its value-added production capacity while reducing the size of its environmental footprint thanks to two Growing Forward grants, approved through the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA).
Aquaculture Processors Face Closer Scrutiny (15.02.2011)

VIET NAM - Food-safety inspections of seafood processing plants will be stepped up this year, the National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department (Nafiqad) has warned.
Cuttlefish, Squid And Shellfish Exports Set To Expand (15.02.2011)

VIET NAM - Exports of cuttlefish, squid and shellfish are expected to increase this year as part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's programme to diversify the nation's seafood exports.
Feeding the World - Food Security and Animal Health (15.02.2011)

UK - The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) is holding its fourth Food Chain conference, Feeding the World, at the Royal Society today 15 February.
Call to Reverse Dependence on Food Imports (15.02.2011)

UK - NFU President Peter Kendall will ask Defra Secretary of State Caroline Spelman what the Government is doing to reverse the country’s growing dependence on imports when he addresses the NFU’s annual conference today.
Scotch Beef Prices Tumble (15.02.2011)

SCOTLAND - Deadweight cattle prices continued to slide sharply downwards as processors have enough supply to meet current market demand, according to Quality Meat Scotland analysts.
Mexico Launches Antidumping Investigation (15.02.2011)

MEXICO - Following allegations from leading poultry companies, Mexico ia launching an anti-dumping investigation into imports of US chicken parts.
CME: 2010 Beef Exports a Record, Pork Close (15.02.2011)

US - Friday's export report from the Department of Commerce and Foreign Agricultural Service of USDA contained another set of data that were indeed encouraging for the US beef and pork sectors: the value of 2010 exports, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Agriculture Secretary Promises Dairy Backing (15.02.2011)

UK - UK agriculture secretary Caroline Spelman has called on British businesses to demand British dairy products to boost the dairy sector, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief Chris Harris.
Sweden Loses Three Pig Farms a Day (16.02.2011)

SWEDEN - Swedish pork industry is at an acute crisis situation with three pig farms going out of business every day.
Another Success for Poultry Processing en Español (16.02.2011)

US - The fifth edition of the Poultry Processing en español workshop was held from 30 January to 4 February at the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Georgia.
Action Plan Boosts Ontario Meat Processing Facility (16.02.2011)

CANADA - The Economic Action Plan is delivering real results for Ontario meat processors. Member of Parliament, Harold Albrecht (Kitchener-Conestoga) has announced an investment of more than C$77,000 to Heidelberg Foods Ltd to improve its meat processing equipment.
CAP Changes to Free Up World Trade (16.02.2011)

UK - The UK must get world leaders to open up markets allowing the farming sector to export more and free up world trade, writes TheMeatSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Rising Feed Prices Hit Cagle's Quarterly Results (16.02.2011)

US - Cagle's, Inc. has announced its results for the third quarter ended 1 January 2011, which included a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.46 per share, on net sales of $72.0 million for the quarter.
AgFeed Industries Appoints Stadler as Chairman (16.02.2011)

US - AgFeed Industries, Inc., an international agribusiness company with operations in the US and China and one of the largest independent hog producers and manufacturer of animal nutrients in China, announced that its Board has elected John Stadler as its Chairman and appointed him interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ireland Scores Well on Carbon Footprint for Milk, Meat (16.02.2011)

IRELAND - The carbon footprint of Irish food products have been rated as amongst the best in the EU, according to a major study just published by the Joint Research Centre of the EU Commission.
China Adds Pork, Beef onto Import Reporting List (16.02.2011)

CHINA - China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday announced it had included pork, mutton, beef and their by-products onto the list of bulk agricultural products required for import reporting as of 1 April.
Animal Medicines to Play Vital Role in Food Security (16.02.2011)

GLOBAL - The projected worldwide growth in human demand for protein must be met by developments in animal medicine, a conference heard yesterday.
EU Pig Prices: Market Balance 'Friendly' (16.02.2011)

EU - This week, the European slaughter pig market presents itself to be in an overall balanced to friendly state.
Threat of Wildcat Pig Meat Action in France (16.02.2011)

FRANCE - Young farmers in the west of France are today (Wednesday) threatening to stop consignments of pig meat on the road, check the load and confiscate product, which is not stamped VPF (French pigmeat).
Best Year Ever For US Beef (16.02.2011)

US - December statistics released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), contractor to the Beef Checkoff Programme, confirm that 2010 was the best year ever for US beef export value.
South Africa Alleges Dumping of Poultry Meat (16.02.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Astral says local poultry producers are preparing information to back an anti-dumping case on imports being sold for less than they would fetch in their home markets.
Cargill in Beef Trade with Russia (17.02.2011)

CANADA - Approval of Cargill's Guelph operation will mean more Canadian beef being sold into the Russian market - a much needed boost for Eastern beef cattle producers.
CME: Mixed Results for US Consumer Meat Demand (17.02.2011)

US - Monday's carcass weight equivalent export data from USDA's Economic Research Service was the last piece of data we needed to compute domestic demand indexes for 2010 and the results were mixed, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Guidance to Prevent E.coli Contamination (17.02.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued new guidance to clarify the steps that food businesses need to take to control the risk of contamination from the food bug E.coli O157.
Anti-Dumping Investigation Initiated in Mexico (17.02.2011)

MEXICO & US - Mexico has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into US chicken leg quarters.
FSIS Notice on Inspection and Slaughter Line Speed (17.02.2011)

US - Following concerns raised by inspection programme personnel (IPP) over their authorities to slow or stop lines, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has published new guides for inspectors.
Brazil's Pork Export Value Steady in January (17.02.2011)

BRAZIL - Pork export volume in January was almonst 11 per cent lower than in the same month of the previous year but the value of those exports was up 2.8 per cent in US dollar terms.
Imported Cow Over 30 Months Not Tested For BSE (17.02.2011)

US - The Food Standards Agency has been notified that meat has entered the food supply from an Over Thirty Month (OTM) cow imported from Switzerland that had not been tested for BSE.
Beef Exports Expected To Grow (18.02.2011)

BRAZIL - President of the Brazilean Association of Meat Exporters (ABIEC), Antonio Jorge Camardelli says that he expects Brazilian beef exports to increase between eight to 10 per cent this year.
Itoham Sees Stable Sales (18.02.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese meat processor Itoham Foods saw net income for the first 9 months of the 2010 financial year rise by about 50 per cent on the same period in 2009.
Silver Fern Farms Fined over Injured Worker (18.02.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Silver Fern Farms Limited has been fined NZ$40,500 and ordered to pay reparations of NZ$20,000 after a contractor had her hand pulled into a conveyor at its meat processing plant at Waitotara.
VION to Acquire Remainder of Moksel Shares (18.02.2011)

GERMANY - Europe's largest meat processor, VION is streamlining its corporate structure by acquiring the remaining five per cent of shares in the A. MOKSEL AG.
Meat Processing Center Opened in Camagüey (18.02.2011)

CUBA - A food processing centre specialising in meat products has opened in the city of Camagüey, eastern Cuba.
Pressure to Remove Korean Tariffs for Pork and Dairy (18.02.2011)

IRELAND - Irish food and drink producers stand to make significant gains if the EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement leads to the elimination of tariffs on pork, dairy products and whiskey.
Czechs Consume Less Meat but More Poultry (18.02.2011)

CZECH REPUBLIC - Per capita consumption of all meats has been stable over recent years but poultry meat, fish and cheese are becoming more popular.
CME: Daily Livestock Report (18.02.2011)

Bullishness returned to futures markets on Thursday as a number of news items fueled interest in commodities, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Wiesenhof Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability (18.02.2011)

GERMANY - Germany's country's laregest poultry producer has become a partner of the German Center for Sustainable Leadership and a switch to green electricity saves the company 60,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year.
European Decision To Drive Cost Out Of Beef Chain (18.02.2011)

EU - At the Standing Committee on Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH) in Brussels this week, Member States experts agreed to raise the testing age for BSE of cattle from 48 months to 72 months for the vast majority of Member States. This decision was based on food safety evidence provided by the European Food Standards Agency in December 2010.
Food Security Under Threat: Global Response Needed (21.02.2011)

EU - Climate change and commodity speculation are among the main factors threatening food security inside and outside the EU, according to a European Parliament resolution adopted on Thursday.
LMC: Weekly Beef Markets (21.02.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Plants are continuing to quote 278-280p/kg for U3 grade steers and heifers this week with the 8p bonus still available for steers and heifers that kill out in spec.
Time Right to Raise BSE Testing Age Rules (21.02.2011)

UK - The British National Farmers' Union has said the time is right to raise the age of testing for BSE with just a handful of cases now across the EU.
Bord Bia Launches Bring Home the Bacon Campaign (21.02.2011)

IRELAND - Broadcast personality and champion of all things Irish, Hector O’hEochagain, last week launched Bord Bia’s new “Bring Home the Bacon” campaign.
Rugby Star Heads Beef Campaign (21.02.2011)

SCOTLAND - One of Scotland’s top sportsmen, rugby ace Chris Paterson, is the face of a new Quality Meat Scotland campaign to raise the profile of red meat’s role in a healthy diet.
Irish Chilled Prepared Foods Return to Growth (21.02.2011)

IRELAND - Having experienced a decline in 2009, the market for chilled prepared foods in Ireland returned to growth in 2010 with a rise of three per cent in volumes recorded as the value of the market jumped by two per cent according to Keith Crowe from the Meat Division, Bord Bia.
Brazilian Meat, Dairy Companies Head to Gulfood (21.02.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian poultry, beef and dairy companies are among the delegation heading for Gulfood, the food sector fair in the Middle East, which starts on 27 February.
Ag Secretary Pressed on Timeline for GIPSA Analysis (21.02.2011)

US - During a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the state of the US farm economy, two Democratic committee members questioned United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack about a timeline for completion of an economic analysis of the department’s controversial Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed rule.
2010 US Pork Exports up Compared to Previous Year (21.02.2011)

US - Statistics Canada says the Canadian sow herd was down 1.1 per cent on the first day of 2011, but their market hog inventory was up 0.9 per cent, Ron Plain writes in his latest Hog Outlook report.
CME: Markets Bullish Again; New Meat Price Records (21.02.2011)

US - Bullishness returned to futures markets on Thursday as a number of news items fueled interest in commodities, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Senators Call on Taiwan President to Lift Beef Ban (21.02.2011)

US – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp and House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin have called on Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to end Taiwan’s recently imposed unscientific restriction on US beef.
Clearwater Seafoods Announces BRC Certification (21.02.2011)

UK - Clearwater has received certification for two of its processing plants under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard for food safety.
Beef Exports Exceed Beef Imports (21.02.2011)

US - US beef imports were down 12.5 per cent last year while beef exports were up 18.9 per cent compared to the year before.
MSU Projects Receive Agriculture Initiative Awards (22.02.2011)

US - The Animal Agriculture Initiative (AAI) at Michigan State University (MSU) has announced the recipients of project funding for 2011-2012. The AAI awarded a total of $314,774 divided between seven projects.
New NTF Chairman Tells Industry to Face Challenges (22.02.2011)

US - The National Turkey Federation's (NTF) Board of Directors elected Rick Huisinga to serve as the federation's 2011 chairman. Mr Huisinga is executive vice president of Willmar Poultry Company in Willmar, Minnesota.
Turkey Industry Pioneer Receives NTF Award (22.02.2011)

US - The National Turkey Federation (NTF) honoured George Nicholas, founder of Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farms, with the NTF Lifetime Achievement Award.
Peco Foods to Acquire Townsends Poultry Complex (22.02.2011)

US - Peco Foods is set to acquire Townsends Poultry Complex in Batesville, Arkansas.
Proposed Rule For The Inspection Of Catfish (22.02.2011)

US - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a proposed rule requiring inspection of catfish and catfish products by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Animal Health, Traceability on Top of APHIS Agenda (22.02.2011)

US – Animal disease traceability in the United States will be the primary discussion topic at the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) meeting of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on 4 March.
Red Meat Exports Boost Trade Balance by $4.24B (22.02.2011)

US - The US balance of trade received a $4.24 billion shot in the arm courtesy of the red meat industry in 2010, according to statistics released by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Firm Fined after Meat Mincer Injury (22.02.2011)

UK - Brighton meat processing company has been fined after a 16-year-old trainee severely injured his arm in a meat mincer.
Marfrig Announces Plant Move (22.02.2011)

BRAZIL - Marfrig is to move production from São José do Rio Preto industrial unit to Jaguariúna.
Mercosur Demands Deemed Not Acceptable (22.02.2011)

IRELAND - Irish Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith, has described the beef quotas sought by the Mercosur countries as "simply not acceptable."
Beef Has Less Hormones In Than Other Foods (22.02.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Customers wishing to buy food free of hormone growth promotants, have been told by the Australian Beef Association (ABA) that beef should be the least of their worries.
Meat & Bone Meal Ban in Feeds Remains in Place (22.02.2011)

EU - Poland's request to resume the use of 'processed animal protein' (meat and bone meal, MBM) in feeds for pigs and poultry was rejected by other Member States until issues over the material's involvement in the transmission of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) have been resolved.
EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Pig Market Balanced (22.02.2011)

EU - This week, the European slaughter pig market appears in a well balanced way.
Council Takes Next Step on Food Labelling Rules (22.02.2011)

EU - The proposed regulation on nutritional labelling of foods received Council approval yesterday, 21 February. Country of origin labelling (COOL) is to be included if 'the failure to do so would mislead consumers'.
International Egg and Poultry Review: South America (23.02.2011)

SOUTH AMERICA - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at progess in Mercosur trade talks and Argentina's poultry meat production and trade.
Quality Standard Scheme Offers Benefits To All (23.02.2011)

UK - An average deadweight premium of approximately 25 pence per kg for producers is just one of the advantages of being part of a supply chain providing EBLEX Quality Standard beef and lamb. At a time when returns for many producers can barely cover their cost of production, that’s got to be good news.
New Manual Showcases 320 Beef and Sheep Cuts (23.02.2011)

UK - A new cutting guide for beef, lamb and mutton has been launched by EBLEX, with 72 new cuts to help bring added value to the carcase for producers and processors.
$49,000 Fine for Processor's Pollution Violations (23.02.2011)

US - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and PM Beef Holdings LLC, have reached an agreement that resolves alleged violations of water quality and hazardous waste laws and rules at PM Beef Holdings’ meat-processing plant in Windom.
CME: Increase in US Meat and Poultry Stocks (23.02.2011)

US - Stocks of meat and poultry in US commercial freezers increased by 6.1 per cent during January, reaching 2.054 billion pounds according to USDA’s monthly Cold Storage report, released Tuesday afternoon, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Catfish Processing Down 12 Per Cent From Last Year (23.02.2011)

US - Farm-raised catfish processed during January 2011 totaled 35.1 million pounds round weight, down 12 per cent from January 2010.
Increase in Tariff-free Pork Imports, Powdered Milk (23.02.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - South Korea government has decided to increase the amount of tariff-free imports of pork and powered milk in a bid to easy supply shortages caused by the country's ongoing epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and curb inflation, a senior finance ministry official said last week.
EU Adopts Statement on Germany's Dioxin Incident (24.02.2011)

EU - Member States have adopted a united statement on the recent dioxin incident in Germany.
Recruitment Drive for Contract Broiler Growers (24.02.2011)

AUSTRALIA - A profile of the chicken industry, which is dominated by two players – Inghams Enterprises and Baiada Poultry – and there is a drive to recruit more contact broiler growers, especially in South Australia.
Stunning Use under Halal, Kosher Practices Revealed (24.02.2011)

UK - No poultry are now slaughtered for halal production without stunning while no kosher poultry are stunned before killing, according to a senior Defra official. However, the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) says all poultry at its certified plants are killed witohut prior stunning.
Nash County Poultry Plant Proposal Gains Support (24.02.2011)

NORTH CAROLINA, US - There is new support for a controversial Sanderson Farms' poultry plant in Nash County.
Tyson Amends Credit Line (24.02.2011)

US - Tyson Foods has amended its $1 billion credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank as Administrative Agent so that teh facility will continue to be secured by the company’s domestic cash, accounts receivable and inventory, and guaranteed by substantially all of the company’s domestic subsidiaries.
Programme to Reduce Equipment Accidents (24.02.2011)

US - The Department of Consumer and Business Services’ Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA)is to start a prograsmme to reduce injuries and workplace risks that result in amputations.
Governments Invest in Food Processing (24.02.2011)

CANADA - The governments of Canada and Manitoba are to invest C$2.6 million for the expansion of the Food Development Centre (FDC).
UK Backs Offspring of Cloned Animals for Food (24.02.2011)

UK - The British government is backing the sale of meat and products from the offpring of cloned animals.
UK Slaughter Statistics - February 2011 (24.02.2011)

UK - The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs were released today, 24 February 2011, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Maple Leaf Delivers Strong Earnings Growth (25.02.2011)

CANADA - Increased net earnings were among the highlights of Maple Leaf Foods' results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and fiscal year 2010, thanks to cost control and price increases and despite rising raw material prices, said the President and CEO.
Meat Processors Gather at UC Davis (25.02.2011)

US - About 100 independently owned meat establishment owners and operators from throughout California and northern Nevada are expected to gather at UC Davis from 25-27 February for the annual convention of the California Association of Meat Processors.
USDA to Allow Imports of Ovine Meat from Uruguay (25.02.2011)

US – The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend regulations to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) ovine meat from Uruguay.
Exports Of Premium Salmon Reach New Peak (25.02.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Exports of Scotland’s premium salmon product have increased to record levels for the second year in succession.
Abundance Of Well-Priced Seafood (25.02.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Consumers can take advantage of good savings on seafood following bountiful catches of fresh king and tiger prawns being made in Moreton Bay.
No Chicken Regulatory Board in Sight for NB (25.02.2011)

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Poultry producer, Nadeau Poultry, says the New Brunswick (NB) government needs to create a new regulatory board if the company is going to survive but the government has announced it will not set up such a body.
Sanderson Farms' Q1 Loss Postpones New Plant Plan (25.02.2011)

US - Reporting its results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2011, Sanderson Farms announced it had made a net loss of more than $33 million (before an inventory adjustment), which was attributed to weak demand from the food service sector and high feed prices.
Welfare Committee Briefs Capitol Hill at DC Meeting (25.02.2011)

US - AMI’s Animal Welfare Committee this week briefed Capitol Hill staffers as part an effort to educate policymakers about regulatory requirements, voluntary initiatives and progress in animal handling. The briefing was planned in connection with the committee’s annual winter meeting.
Pigs - Because They're Worth It (25.02.2011)

UK - Pig farmers are urging consumers to look for the Red Tractor logo and to make sure they put high welfare British pork on their fork.
US Poultry Slaughter 2009 Summary (28.02.2011)

US - The total number of chicken slaughtered in the US has dropped according to the latest figures from the USDA.
Commercial Red Meat Production in January (28.02.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.04 billion pounds in January, up three per cent from the 3.92 billion pounds produced in January 2010.
January Pork Retail Prices Fourth Highest Month (28.02.2011)

US - Events in Libya gave the futures markets the jitters this week, but we ended on a positive note Friday, writes Ron Plain.
RTC Weight Up Ten Per Cent from Last Year (28.02.2011)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a 10 per cent increase in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for January 2011.
Cornish Pasties Can’t Be Pirated (28.02.2011)

UK - Cornish pasties have won official recognition protection under the EU protected food names scheme.
Meat and Poultry Products Recalled (28.02.2011)

US - New Market Poultry is recalling approximately 3,339 pounds of ice-packed, whole chicken products that may be adulterated due to leaking cooler condensate.
FAO Food Price Index Hits Record High (28.02.2011)

GLOBAL - According to the most recent FAO food price index world food prices at the end of January reached a new historic peak, rising for the seventh consecutive month and were on average 3.5 er cent higher than December 2010 and were 28% ahead of January 2010 levels according to John Keane, Manager, Bord Bia Milan.
Red Meat Link to Bowel Cancer (28.02.2011)

UK - People who eat a lot of red and processed meat are being advised for the first time to consider cutting down to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer, the Department of Health announced.
CME: Pattern for Broilers; High Meat, Poultry Supplies (28.02.2011)

US - The seasonal pattern for US broiler laying flock inventories was pretty clear back in the “grow and grow some more” days — a clear bottom in the fourth quarter and rather decisive growth into late spring or early summer, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Buying Denny Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Buying Local (01.03.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union has called on Denny to ensure that the pigmeat in their branded produce in Northern Ireland is sourced locally.
UFU Calls For Better Market Return For Beef (01.03.2011)

IRELAND - The Ulster Farmers’ Union has expressed its concerns as rising production costs put further pressure on beef producer incomes. It has been estimated that the increase in feed prices between 1st March 2010 and 1st March 2011 alone will have added an extra 40p/kg to the cost of finishing beef animals.
Sign Our Sausage Rally (01.03.2011)

UK - Hundreds of British pig farmers are expected to descend on Downing Street in London this week to bring attention to the "huge losses" they are making.
Cattle Prices Rise For Second Week (01.03.2011)

SCOTLAND - Deadweight cattle prices rose for a second week and were almost identical in the same week last year, according to analysts for Quality Meat Scotland.
Study on Water Content in Poultry Meat (01.03.2011)

EU - The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for a study to measure water content in poultry meat.
EU Pig Prices: Price Movements on Steady Markets (01.03.2011)

EU - The European slaughter pig market proves to be steady and quite balanced again this week.
Weekly Outlook: Pork Industry Walks Tight Rope (01.03.2011)

US - The pork industry in 2011 will be walking a tight rope between high hog prices and high feed prices, writes Chris Hurt, extension economist at Purdue University.
Dysfunctional Poultry Industry Feeling Let Down (01.03.2011)

CANADA - The Alward government has rejected a proposed solution that would stabilise New Brunswick's dysfunctional poultry supply management system. The government's lack of action represents continued mismanagement and abdication of its legislative responsibility, says Nadeau Poultry General Manager Yves Landry.
Market Preview: Pork Trade Forecast Looks Good (01.03.2011)

US - This week, in National Hog Farmer's Market Preview, Steve Meyers discusses the trade outlook for pork.
Brussels Closes Pigmeat Storage Aid (01.03.2011)

EU - The private storage aid for pig meat introduced in the EU a few weeks ago because of the dioxin crisis has been suspended with retroactive effect from Tuesday 22 February.
Scottish Pig Producers to Rally at Downing Street (02.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish pig farmers are to join a national rally at Downing Street this week (Thursday, 3 March) to highlight to politicians, retailers and the public that rocketing costs and poor prices are putting the nation’s pig farmers out of business.
Briefings on GIPSA; Positive Impacts for Producers (02.03.2011)

US - National Farmers Union (NFU) held briefings on Monday, 28 February, for US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and US Senate Agriculture Committee members and their staff on the Grain Inspection and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed rule.
Organic Group Counters Red Meat Cancer Fears (02.03.2011)

UK - The UK's organic farming accreditation body, the Soil Association, has moved to counter all the recommendations from the British government for consumers to limit their consumption of red meat.
UK Attacked for Not Backing Organic (02.03.2011)

UK - The Soil Association, the UK's organic farming body, has called on the British government to wake up to what Europe can teach the UK about backing organic food and farming.
Maintaining the Low Salmonella Status of NI Pork (02.03.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Salmonella is an important cause of foodborne disease in humans with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Salmonella can be carried by a wide range of wild and farm animals, and more recently have also been associated with plant products. As pigs can be infected with Salmonella, but show no signs of illness, they have the potential to give rise to contaminated pork.
Cherkizovo Chicken Brand Wind Gold Medal (02.03.2011)

RUSSIA - Russian integrated meat producer, Cherkizovo Group OJSC has seen one of its poultry brands win a gold medal award at the national «Frozen Products 2011» awards in Russia.
Danish Crown Joins Global Compact (02.03.2011)

DENMARK - Danish meat processor, Danish Crown is to join the United Nations’ Global Compact initiative - a protocol covering the areas of human rights, labour, freedom of association and environment.
England’s Rose Brand Gets Facelift (02.03.2011)

UK - England’s Rose, a brand that was first launched in 2005 available through Weddel Swift from processor Irish beef processor Dunbia, was re-launched at a special event last month.
Fair Success for Brazilian Poultry Exporters (02.03.2011)

UAE – Brazilian chicken producers have already closed sales at the Gulfood, the largest food sector fair in the Middle East, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Meats Drive Brazil’s CPI Increase (02.03.2011)

BRAZIL - Growth in Brazilian domestic meat consumption, and the resulting redirection of product to the local market away from export, due to rises in domestic prices, drove Brazil's consumer price index up 5.91 per cent in 2010.
Argentinean Beef Exports Down (02.03.2011)

ARGENTINA - Argentinean beef exports for July 2010 to January 2011 fell 63% year-on-year, to 90,622 tonnes swt, as low cattle supplies and high domestic prices continued to see the redirection of export product to the domestic market.
Dunbia Helps Launch New College Beef Unit (03.03.2011)

UK - Bishop Burton College, the Yorkshire-based agriculture college, has opened its brand new beef unit. It was launched by Stan Ayrton, group beef procurement manager for leading meat processor Dunbia, as part of a new link-up with the company.
Tight Cereal Markets as Food Prices Increase Again (03.03.2011)

GLOBAL - Global food prices increased for the eighth consecutive month in February, with prices of all commodity groups monitored rising again, except for sugar, FAO said today.
Meat Company Backs National Nutrition Month (03.03.2011)

US - The American Dietetic Association, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition specialists, has declared March as “National Nutrition Month.”
Pork Prices Likely to Go Up by P5/Kilo Next Week (03.03.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Consumers may have to brace for a rise in the prices of pork because of the higher prices of feeds and other inputs, agriculture officials said.
ABARE Outlook: Positive Outlook For Beef Industry (03.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The outlook for the Australian beef industry for coming years is bright, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).
ABARE Outlook: Fisheries Exports To Rise (03.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released its latest commodity forecasts, which predict commodity exports to exceed $250 billion in 2011-12.
Interprovincial Meat Trade Pilot Projects (03.03.2011)

CANADA - Diamond 7 Meats of Lloydminster, Western Prime Meat Processors of Weyburn and Drake Meat Processors of Drake have been selected to participate in interprovincial meat trade pilot projects.
ABARE Outlook: Higher Pig Meat Imports, Exports (03.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - According to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), in it's Australian Commodities report for the first quarter of 2011, pig meat imports and exports are forecast to rise.
Pig Farmers Do Have Retailers' Support (03.03.2011)

UK - Retailers are supporting British pig farmers while keeping prices down for customers.
China's Farm Produce Prices Up (04.03.2011)

CHINA - In the week ending 27 February, farm produce prices in China rose slightly compared to the previous week, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a report released on Tuesday.
Scientists Warn of Toxicity in Fish (04.03.2011)

HONG KONG - Nutritionists have extolled the virtues of seafood for decades, recommending everyone eat fish at least twice a week. However, this week, a group of scientists added a cautionary note.
UN Index Reinforces Importance of Food Security (04.03.2011)

IRELAND - Commenting on the latest report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation on food prices, IFA President John Bryan said the dramatic swings in prices underline the importance of food security.
International Beef Prices Remain Firm (04.03.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - At the backend of last year, the rising farmgate price of beef on international markets was very topical and it was likely an important driving force behind the increases in the local farmgate beef prices in NI in November and December.
Rallying Round the Pig Industry at Downing Street (04.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish pig farmers were at a national rally at Downing Street in London yesterday (Thursday, 3 March) to explain to politicians, retailers and the public that the combination of rocketing costs and poor prices means that Scottish farmers are losing money on every pig sold.
Retail Profit - Producer Loss! (04.03.2011)

UK - Retailers and processors are making serious profits from pork and pork products, while at the same time pig farmers are facing crippling and unsustainable losses.
CME: Lean Hog Futures Pull Back in Last 10 Days (04.03.2011)

US - Lean hog futures were modestly lower on Wednesday, with the only exception being the April contract, which gained 15 points on the day, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Wake Up and Smell the Bacon! (07.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - While Australian Bacon Week is an annual celebration of everyone’s favorite breakfast food, it is more importantly a show of support for the local pork farmers as well as bacon, ham and smallgoods manufacturers that are committed to using and selling products made with 100 per cent Australian pork.
US Pork Exports Forecast to Increase Annually (07.03.2011)

US - Each year at their outlook forum, USDA takes a long term look at US agriculture, writes Ron Plain.
Beef Production At 25.445 Billion Pounds (07.03.2011)

US - Each February USDA takes a long term look at US agriculture. Last month at their annual outlook forum, USDA forecast this year's commercial beef production at 25.445 billion pounds.
Beef Cattle Prices Continue Surge (07.03.2011)

US - Tight supplies and strong demand propelled fed cattle values into another record-breaking week 28 February - 4 March, but cattle feeders’ profits are not as lofty as some might expect, according to Kansas State University agricultural economist, Glynn Tonsor.
Developments in the American Meat Market (07.03.2011)

US - Two recent studies point to some recovery in America's meat market following a recessionary battering, writes Julian Smith from Bord Bia.
Brazilian Beef – Big Impact On The Environment (07.03.2011)

BRAZIL - Increased exports of Brazilian beef indirectly leads to deforestation in the Amazon, according to a new report.
CME:Daily Livestock Report (07.03.2011)

CANADA - A number of news outlets in Canada are reporting that “the national BSE surveillance system has confirmed a six-year-old Alberta dairy cow as Canada's first case of BSE in almost a year, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Habits of Long Distance Pig Travellers Revealed (04.03.2011)

DENMARK - Is it best for a pig to be unloaded from the transport vehicle for a break in its long distance journey or should it remain on the vehicle until it reaches its final destination? Scientists have monitored pigs to provide some answers.
EU Pig Prices: Markets Running in Settled Waters (08.03.2011)

EU - This week, the European slaughter pig market continues to be restful.
Consumers Spend On Sustainable Seafood (08.03.2011)

EU - British and Dutch consumers are increasingly committed to buying sustainable seafood products even in difficult financial times. Independent research shows a 154 per cent increase in consumer spend on sustainable seafood in the UK, and a 50 per cent increase in the Netherlands.
Scottish Beef Teams Up With Scottish Rugby (08.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - A young Highland bull made an impressive spectacle pitch-side at Murrayfield stadium to launch a new sponsorship unveiled today between Scotch Beef and Scottish Rugby.
Cattle Prices Edge Up (08.03.2011)

UK - Deadweight cattle prices in Scotland edged upwards into a third week and remained slightly ahead of their price one year ago, Qualikty Meat Scotland reports.
Low Prevalence of E. coli Makes it Hard to Detect (08.03.2011)

US - The USDA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has recommended that the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) take steps to thoroughly reevaluate its N-60 sampling programme, noting that this sample size and design may not be adequate for detecting E. coli O157:H7 in beef trim given the “presumed low occurrence of the pathogen."
JBS Takes Full Control of Rigamonti (08.03.2011)

ITALY - Brazilain beef processing giant JBS has taken full control of the Capital of Rigamonti Salumificio, one of the 10 largest cured meat processors in Italy.
IFA Protests Over Threat to Ag from EU/Mercosur Deal (08.03.2011)

IRELAND - Members of the IFA National Livestock Committee have this afternoon protested in the offices of the European Commission in Dublin against the EU/Mercosur trade negotiations.
Mercosur Deal Would Collapse EU Beef Sector (08.03.2011)

EU - Copa-Cogeca has published a new EU study revealing that an agreement in the trade liberalising talks between the EU and the Latin American Trade Bloc Mercosur would lead to a total collapse of the EU beef sector. At the same time, imports from these countries fail to meet the EU’s high EU standards, the group said.
House of Raeford Farms Cuts Broiler Production (08.03.2011)

US - House of Raeford Farms, one of the US's top 10 fully integrated poultry processors, announced a decrease in broiler production by 10 per cent.
Pork Processing Plant Ramp-Up Going Smoothly (08.03.2011)

CANADA - The senior vice-president of Donald's Fine Foods reports the ramp-up of the company's newly renovated Thunder Creek Pork processing plant in Moose Jaw has been going well, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Bill to Stop Secret Videos in Meat Plants (08.03.2011)

US - A bill has been introduced into the Iowa State Legislator that would set penalties for activists who find jobs on farms or in processing plants to secretly video the company's operations.
CME: US Cattle, Hog Slaughter - Week Ending 5 March (09.03.2011)

US - US cattle slaughter for the week ending 5 March was reported at 643,000 head, 1.3 per cent lower than the previous week but still 3.6 per cent higher than a year ago, and hog slaughter for the week was reported at 2.140 million head, 1.5 per cent higher than the previous week but still about 1 per cent lower than a year ago, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
New Meat Trade Exhibition for UK (09.03.2011)

UK - The £24 billion UK meat industry is to get its own dedicated meat exhibition.
Beef Exports To Japan Recover In February (09.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef exports to Japan during February increased 13 per cent year-on-year to 30,063 tonnes swt, after the subdued volumes in January.
Movement Restrictions On Older Cattle Introduced (09.03.2011)

UK - Cattle born or reared in the UK before 1 August 1996 have had new movement restrictions placed on them as an extra precaution against meat from these older cattle entering the food chain.
Support For A Trade Agreement With Japan (09.03.2011)

US - US President Barack Obama received a letter from 27 US Senators yesterday, March 8, 2011, offering support of the administration’s efforts to expand the presence of US businesses and exports in the Asia-Pacific region through the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
UK Beef Exports Increase In Value (09.03.2011)

UK - The value of UK beef exports rose by 25 per cent in 2010 to £321 million, with volumes increasing to over 100,000 tonnes for the first time since 1995, according to the latest export figures from EBLEX.
Chickens Reportedly 'Tortured' During Slaughter (09.03.2011)

SWEDEN - The Swedish National Food Administration (Livsmedelsverket) has discovered that a number of chickens have not been bled, and thus suspects that they may have been scalded and plucked alive.
IFA Welcomes Vote Against EU/Mercosur Trade Talks (09.03.2011)

IRELAND - IFA President John Bryan welcomed the vote in the European Parliament today, criticising the EU Commission’s stance on the Mercosur trade negotiations. The Parliament adopted a report which stated that the European Commission must stop making concessions that adversely affect European farmers.
New Welsh Red Meat Levy Rates (09.03.2011)

UK - New statutory levy rates for the Welsh red meat industry will be introduced next month. The Minister for Rural Affairs, Elin Jones AM has approved the new rates following a nine week consultation with the industry.
Smithfield Foods Video Series on Pork Production (10.03.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods is launching a new, educational series of videos providing an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at pork production and sustainability practices at the company’s Murphy-Brown hog farms.
Trade Agreements Must Not Jeopardise Agriculture (10.03.2011)

EU - When negotiating international trade agreements, the European Commission must stop making concessions that can adversely affect European farmers, says a European Parliament resolution approved on Tuesday, 8 March. MEPs warn of the effects of the trade talks with Mercosur and criticise the recent agreement with Morocco.
Outlook Conference Turns to CAP Reform (10.03.2011)

UK - With reform of the Common Agricultural Policy in the melting pot along with environmental concerns, this year's Outlook Conference takes on even greater importance.
Maple Leaf Encourages Needle-Free Technology (10.03.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is encouraging pork producers who ship hogs to its processing plants to consider the adoption of needle-free technology for the administration of vaccines and medications to swine, writes Bruce Cochrane
Slow Progress In Market Access For Beef In Japan (10.03.2011)

US - US Trade Representative Ron Kirk expressed displeasure this week over slow progress in gaining market access for beef products in Asian countries such as Japan.
Sale of Chicken Processor Causes Anxiety (10.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Chicken growers are concerned the loss of another small processor could affect their bargaining power.
High Technology Brings Home the Bacon (11.03.2011)

GLOBAL - Food processing equipment manufacturer, Marel, has won an order worth approximately $6 million from a large American bacon processor for a number of its revolutionary, new IBS 4600 4 blade bacon slicers manufactured in Norwich.
Smithfield Reports Record Results (11.03.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods has reported record results for the third quarter of the 2011 financial year with net income reaching $202.6 million.
US Poultry and Livestock Fuel Rural Economies (11.03.2011)

US – US poultry and livestock farmers provide more than just meat, milk, eggs and other food, they also produce jobs, generate property tax revenues and contribute to household incomes.
Record Meat Exports Benefit Soybean Farmers (11.03.2011)

US – Domestic animal agriculture remains the largest consumer of US soybeans, accounting for about 98 percent of the domestic supply of US soybean meal.
Tainted Chicken Meat Seized in Pasay City (11.03.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Authorities seized at least 500 kilos of "double-dead" or tainted chicken meat following a raid on a market stall in Pasay City before dawn Friday.
Cheap Imports Drive Pig Meat Sales (11.03.2011)

UK - Volume sale of pork are soaring but those extra sales are being driven by cheap imported product says BPEX Head of Marketing Chris Lamb.
Better Beef from Calm Cattle (11.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Murdoch University scientist Peter McGilchrist is embarking on a 12-month research project to determine whether calm cattle produce better beef after winning a science and innovation award.
VIV and ILDEX Tie Up in India (11.03.2011)

INDIA - VNU Exhibitions Europe and NCC Exhibition Organizer (NEO) have decided to bring their respective brands of VIV and ILDEX together together in India next year for VIV/ILDEX India 2012.
Import Restrictions Following Dioxin Scare Removed (14.03.2011)

GLOBAL - Hong Kong, the Philippines and Serbia are to lift all import restrictions they introduced after the dioxin incident in Germany.
Germany Organises World Pork Conference (14.03.2011)

GERMANY - The German Meat Association (VDF) has announced that the 6th IMS World Pork Conference will be held in Germany for the first time on the 6 and 7 October 2011.
Trio of Factors Pushing Food Prices Higher (14.03.2011)

US - Grain shortages, Middle East turmoil and extreme weather in critical crop-producing regions have combined to send retail food prices higher this year, said a Purdue University agricultural economist. Prices could climb further if commodities markets continue their upward march.
US Meat Exports Off To Solid Start In 2011 (14.03.2011)

US - January exports of US pork and beef were well above year-ago levels, though both took a step back from the totals recorded in the previous month, according to statistics compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Brazilian Beef Exports Continue to Fall (14.03.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian beef exports have resumed in 2011 from where it left off in 2010 with lower volumes recorded due to strong domestic demand due to a firm national economy, according to Peter Duggan from Strategic Information Services at Bord Bia.
Namibia Sets Up First Broiler Integration (14.03.2011)

NAMIBIA - The country aims to start exports of chicken meat as a first broiler integration is announced.
Poultry & Food Expo Scheduled for September (14.03.2011)

PAKISTAN - The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) will hold a two-day National Poultry & Food Expo-2011 on 16 and 17 September this year at the Expo Centre in Lahore.
CME: Things to Expect in Days to Come (14.03.2011)

US - Friday was quite obviously dominated by news of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. Without meaning to be crass in any way regarding the horrific human suffering and the threat of a major disaster involving nuclear power plants, our job is to focus attention on the market implications of this disaster, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
McDonald's Commits to Sustainable Beef, Chicken (15.03.2011)

GLOBAL - Fast food chain McDonald's has announced its commitment to sustainable sources for beef and chicken among other resources.
Cherkizovo's New Poultry Farm Opens (15.03.2011)

RUSSIA - Meat producer, OJSC Cherkizovo Group, has opened a poultry breeding facility at its Penza cluster.
Chicken Demand Exceeds Supply in UAE (15.03.2011)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - A shortage of poultry meat in Al Ain (Abu Dhabi) is being blamed on tight supplies and residents stock-piling chicken.
New EU Beef Access Pays off for Canadian Producers (15.03.2011)

CANADA - Canada Gold Beef has shipped 120 metric tonnes of Canadian hormone-free beef, worth over $1.5 million, to European Union (EU) markets this year since the Government of Canada negotiated new duty-free access. Shipments are expected to continue at the same pace for the foreseeable future.
New Programme Will Help Poultry Industry, Says PSA (15.03.2011)

US - A new poultry handling and transportation programme will play an important role for the industry, according to the Poultry Science Association (PSA).
40 Per Cent Of Hake Mislabelled In Spain (15.03.2011)

SPAIN - Researchers from the University of Oviedo have studied the DNA of hake sold whole or in pieces in Spain, and have found that the labels on 38.9 per cent of the samples gave the wrong information on the name of the species or its geographic origin. The study suggests that “fraud” is being committed through the labelling of African hake as European or American.
Call for Resumption of Free Trade Talks with S Korea (15.03.2011)

CANADA - Canada's pork industry is calling on the prime minister to become directly involved in kick-starting a resumption of free trade negotiations with South Korea, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Net Profit Growth of 33 Per Cent for CPF (16.03.2011)

THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) reported 2010 net profit of 13,563 million baht (THB) or earnings of THB2.04 per share, an increase of 33 per cent from 2009 net profit.
Grant to MSU to Study E. Coli in Food-Borne Illness (16.03.2011)

US – A research grant has been awarded to Michigan State University to reduce “shedding,” or the release of E. coli from the digestive tract, of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) from cattle.
Trading of Largest Meat Processor Shares Halted (16.03.2011)

CHINA - Trading of shares in China's largest meat processor was suspended Wednesday after an illegal additive was allegedly found in meat products in an affiliate of the company.
CME: Hog Prices Establish Downward Trend (16.03.2011)

US - Livestock markets were sharply lower on Monday as participants reacted to the events in Japan and implications for US pork and beef trade with that country, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Pork Industry's Access to South Korea Under Threat (16.03.2011)

CANADA - The president of Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates warns Canada's failure to work out a free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea threatens to effectively shut the Canadian pork industry out of that market, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Supermarket Chain Acquires Poultry Supplier (16.03.2011)

NORWAY - Supermarket chain, Rema 1000, has acquired a majority stake in Norsk Kylling.
Research Needed On Fish And Shellfish Safety (16.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - The Food Standards Agency in Scotland is commissioning five pieces of research that will help gather evidence to improve the hygiene standards of fish and shellfish consumed in Scotland.
Zhongpin Forecasts Success (17.03.2011)

CHINA - Leading meat and food processing company in China, Zhongpin, has said the comapny expects to do well because of its high quality pork sourcing and processing and its expectations as the pork industry consolidates in China.
International Egg and Poultry Review: South Africa (17.03.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at the South African broiler industry.
CQA to Include Animal Care Assessment (17.03.2011)

CANADA - Completion of the Animal Care Assessment (ACA) requirements will become an integral component of the CQA programme effective 1 January 2012.
CME: Overall Impact of Japanese Nuclear Situation (17.03.2011)

GLOBAL - Futures prices for all agricultural commodities were sharply lower on Tuesday as the nuclear situation in Japan appeared to be spiraling out of control, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
New Standards for Reducing Foodborne Pathogens (17.03.2011)

US - The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) yesterday announced implementation of revised and new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens and turkeys.
New Programme Aims to Help Poultry Industry (17.03.2011)

US - A new programme centred at Pennsylvania State University will soon be the first in the US to provide third-party training, proficiency testing and certification on the correct techniques for handling and transporting poultry.
More Transparency on Food Safety Enforcement (17.03.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is now to publish information about its compliance and enforcement activities being taken to protect the safety of the Canadian food, animal and plant supply.
Nigeria Inaugurates Food Safety Committee (18.03.2011)

NIGERIA - The Nigerian government (GON) has inaugurated the National Food Safety Management Committee, responsible for food safety and quality control measures from farm to table.
US Pork Producers Assist Japanese Residents (18.03.2011)

JAPAN - US pork producers are partnering with the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to provide pork for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern sections of Japan on 11 March.
Safety Tests on the Menu After Meat Scandal (18.03.2011)

CHINA - The battle to intercept tarnished meat products before they arrive on the dinner table is continuing across the country but some consumers are saying their confidence has been rattled following a recent scandal in which a banned substance was allegedly found in pork sold by a major supplier.
CME: Producer Price Indices for Pork, Beef, Broilers (18.03.2011)

US - Cattle futures were sharply lower again on Wednesday although the action was somewhat more positive in overnight trading, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
In The Cattle Markets (18.03.2011)

US - The cattle market seems to be buying into the old phrase “records were meant to be broken” as the fed cattle market shattered the old record set back in the third week of October 2003 for the last four weeks in a row writes Darrell R. Mark, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Good Results From Domestic Beef Campaign (18.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Initial results of Meat & Livestock Australia's $5 million domestic beef marketing campaign were outlined today, as the red meat industry taskforce for domestic marketing gathered to discuss results, activities and budgets for 2011-12.
Growth in Poultry, Pork, Milk Production Forecast (21.03.2011)

RUSSIA - Russia’s poultry production is projected to increase by 350,000-400,000 tonnes, pork output – by 300,000 tonnes and milk production by 1.5 million tonnes in 2011, First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov said during Friday’s televised conference devoted to the preparations for the spring sowing activities.
Cattle Outlook: Retail Beef Prices Remain High (21.03.2011)

US - Retail beef prices were record high in February for the second month in a row. The average price of choice beef in grocery stores was $4.618 per pound, writes Ron Plain from the University of Missouri.
Huge Recalls Under Way as Pork Scandal Continues (21.03.2011)

CHINA - Supermarkets across the country were busy recalling meat products at the weekend and taking packages off the shelves as a result of the growing scandal in which a banned substance was found in pork produced by an affiliate of the country's largest meat processor.
Strong Growth Predicted for Nepal's Poultry Industry (21.03.2011)

NEPAL - Poultry sector forecast to grow 24 per cent this year.
Tyson Foods Positioned for Continued Success (21.03.2011)

US - Donnie Smith, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. told the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch 2011 Consumer Conference earlier this month that Tyson is well positioned to handle challenging economic times.
Separate Meat Inspection Proposed for Scotland (21.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Outline proposals for the setting up of a separate meat inspection system for Scotland have been prepared jointly by the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) and NFU Scotland.
New Standards Set for Salmonella and Campylobacter (21.03.2011)

US - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced the implementation of revised and new performance standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens and turkeys. The standards will become effective in July 2011.
School Lunches Need to Change (22.03.2011)

US – Providing healthier lunches to students was a key topic at a food policy conference in Chicago. Chicken was specifically addressed as one of the items that need to change, writes Chris Wright, Editor of El Sitio Avícola.
USAPEEC Donates $25,000 to Japanese Industry (22.03.2011)

US - The USAPEEC International Poultry Development Program (UIPDP) has pledged $25,000 to the Japanese Chicken Association to aid and assist its members in rebuilding efforts after the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami.
George to Buy Tyson’s Harrisonburg Operations (22.03.2011)

US – George’s, Inc. has signed a letter of intent to buy the Tyson Foods, Inc poultry complex in Harrisonburg, Virginia, officials from both companies have announced.
Egypt, One of the World’s Largest Food Importers (22.03.2011)

Egypt, One of the World’s Largest Food Importers EGYPT - Egypt imports over $3.5 billin annually in food products, according to James O’Donnell, Director Emerging Markets at Bord Bia.
Belarus Lifts Pork, Poultry Import Ban from Germany (22.03.2011)

BELARUS - Belarus has lifted the ban from the import pork, poultry and ready meat products containing pork from Germany it had imposed in early January.
AgFeed: 'Continued Operational Excellence' (22.03.2011)

US & CHINA - AgFeed Industries, Inc. has announced its 2010 results for its pig and feed operations in the US and China, which include record fourth quarter and 2010 revenues.
Impact of Earthquake and Tsunami on Itoham Group (22.03.2011)

JAPAN - Leading Japanese meat processor Itoham Foods saw damage to the group’s Tohoku Factory in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture during the recent earthquake and tsunami.
Pork Belly Price Stymies Purchases (22.03.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - As the price of pork rises, Koreans are giving up their beloved pork belly to seek alternative cuts and sources of protein.
Hormel Pledges to Relief Efforts in Japan (22.03.2011)

US — Hormel Foods is pledging more than $100,000 toward an employee match donation for the American Red Cross and a donation of the SPAM family of products to support near- and long-term relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
Incidence of Salmonellosis Halved in EU (22.03.2011)

EU - A new report confirms that EU measures have helped reduce human cases of salmonellosis almost by half in five years.
China Orders Crackdown on Illegal Meat Additive (22.03.2011)

CHINA - A Chinese central government taskforce has ordered Henan's local authorities to crack down on illegal production and use of clenbuterol, a chemical poisonous to humans.
Retail Meat Prices Rise 9.2 per cent (22.03.2011)

US - Retail meat prices rose 9.2 per cent last month on a seasonally-adjusted basis when compared to February 2010, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic’s (BLS) monthly Consumer Price Index.
Chicago Supports 'Local Food' Movement (23.03.2011)

USA – Key leaders in the 'local food' movement met in Chicago to address how to get locally grown food into the distribution chain, writes Chris Wright, Senior Editor of TheMeatSite.
Scotch Beef Makes Presence Felt In China (23.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Scotch beef is making its presence felt in China this week as a result of Quality Meat Scotland’s involvement in a visit by a major delegation of 30 business leaders from the European food sector.
Further Probe into Pork Problem (23.03.2011)

CHINA - The State Council's call for a thorough probe into the scandal of feeding pigs with banned substances on Monday will help re-establish the public's confidence in the government. The working group dispatched by the State Council was quoted as saying that anyone involved in the tainted pork will face severe penalties.
RTE Products Contain Few Cancerous Compounds (23.03.2011)

US - Ready-to-eat (RTE) products are relatively free of carcinogenic compounds, according to Kansas State University research.
CME: Shares of Retail Beef and Pork Prices (23.03.2011)

US - USDA’s monthly average retail meat prices (discussed yesterday) are part of a program that estimates “marketing margins” each month for both beef and pork, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Checks on EU Meat Imports 'Inadequate', Says IFA (23.03.2011)

IRELAND - Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President, John Bryan, says that the recent European Court of Auditors Report raises extremely serious issues regarding shortcomings in the control of meat imports and risks to EU consumers and producers.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Global (23.03.2011)

GLOBAL - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at US leg quarter exports.
On-line Welfare Training Courses Launched (23.03.2011)

UK - rl consulting, based in Oxfordshire, UK has launched a series of inter-active, high quality on-line training courses under the name - 'Fundamentals'.
Human Illness from Salmonella Falls, Campy Rises (24.03.2011)

EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union for 2009.
Ukrainian Checks on Poultry Meet EU Standards (24.03.2011)

UKRAINE - The country's veterinary authorities are able to ensure poultry products safety, according to a report by the European Commission, opening the possibility of Ukrainian exports of poultry meat to EU countries in future.
CME: Higher Inventories of Total Meat, Poultry (24.03.2011)

US - USDA’s March Cold Storage report indicates higher inventories of total meat and poultry versus both one year ago and last month, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Country-of-Origin Debate Back on EU Agenda (24.03.2011)

EU - The debate surrounding country of origin labelling on meat and meat products is back on the agenda, accompanied by renewed lobbying from the NFU's Brussels office.
Danish Crown Invests In Danish Slaughterhouse (24.03.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown’s Board of Directors today decided to approve the preliminary planning of a new cattle slaughterhouse in Denmark.
Zhongpin Closes Common Stock Offer (24.03.2011)

CHINA - Zhongpin has closed its US$70.5 million public offering of common stock.
Study Reveals How Campylobacter Grows in the Gut (24.03.2011)

UK - New research into how Campylobacter grows in the gut could be key to its eradication from poultry.
AgFeed Industries Announces New President (24.03.2011)

US & CHINA - AgFeed Industries, Inc. has announced the appointment of Raymond M. Cesca as its President.
Vice Prime Minister Hui Visits Zhongpin (24.03.2011)

CHINA - Chinese Vice Prime Minister, Hui Liangyu, has led an agricultural delegation's visit to Zhongpin and has praised its operations.
UK Slaughter Statistics - March 2011 (25.03.2011)

UK - The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs were released yesterday, 24 March 2011, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Poultry Smells Ended in Court (25.03.2011)

UK - Smells from a poultry unit in Sibsey, Boston affected neighbours for several months when the company failed to comply with its permit condition or follow guidance, a court heard this week.
Swazi Pork Production Below Domestic Demand (25.03.2011)

SWAZILAND - Despite the ministry of agriculture's efforts to work with farmers so as to produce more piglets to meet the country’s demand for pork, there was still a shortfall of about 1,713 metric tonnes last year.
Retail Beef Sales Stable (25.03.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Over the last year, while the retail price of beef in Great Britain has remained stable relative to previous years, the retail price of lamb has increased sharply and this has had a significant impact on retail sales.
School Meat Voucher Scheme a Success (25.03.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Almost 20,000 pupils from across Scotland have benefited from Quality Meat Scotland’s nationwide Health and Education Meat Voucher Scheme.
Sales Growth Recorded for JBS in 2010 (25.03.2011)

BRAZIL - For the fiscal year 2010, sales growth exceeded BRR55 billion, with organic growth of 14.2 per cent, according to the company's report for the last quarter and the full year.
FSA Looks into Mixed Dioxins Threat (25.03.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the outcome of a two-year investigation into the presence of mixed halogenated dioxins and biphenyls in food.
JBS & Cremonini End Partnership (24.03.2011)

BRAZIL & ITALY - JBS and Cremonini announce the termination of their partnership.
US Beef Gains Greater Access To Chile (28.03.2011)

US - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk have announced that US producers are now eligible to ship a larger array of US beef and beef products to Chile.
Poultry Products Shortages Reported in Dubai (28.03.2011)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Residents in Ras Al Khaimah are complaining about a severe shortage in poultry products including eggs and chicken in recent weeks.
Cherkizovo's CEO Welcomes Recent Govt Support (28.03.2011)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group has announced its 2010 full-year audited financial results, which includes strong organic growth in all sectors.
Commercial Red Meat Production Higher in February (28.03.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totalled 3.81 billion pounds in February, up two per cent from the 3.74 billion pounds produced in February 2010.
Cattle Outlook: Large Supplies Of Frozen Beef (28.03.2011)

US - The amount of beef in cold storage at the end of February, 468 million pounds, was up 1.3 per cent from the month before and up 15.6 per cent compared to a year earlier.
Economic Action Plan Helps to Upgrade Manitoba Plant (28.03.2011)

CANADA – Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced up to C$2.8 million for Plains Processors to upgrade their meat processing plant. This Canada Economic Action Plan initiative, funded under the Slaughter Improvement Program, will open new markets for Manitoba livestock producers.
Poultry RTC Weight Up Four Per Cent from Last Year (28.03.2011)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a four per cent increase in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for February 2011.
First Zero-Waste Pork Processing in Sight (28.03.2011)

US - Heritage Acre Foods is working on setting up the country's first zero-waste pork processing plant due for completion in two years.
FVO Cautiously Approves Polish Food Safety (28.03.2011)

POLAND - Following an audit last year, the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) of the EU has generally approved the food safety control systems and procedures in Poland for poultry products, whilst making recommendations for improvements.
Saudi Arabia: Top Market for Brazilian Poultry (29.03.2011)

SAUDI ARABIA & BRAZIL - Saudi Arabia imports much more than it produces and needs foreign suppliers; Brazil is strong in some sectors, like chicken.
EU Pig Prices: Optimistic Mood - Steady To Friendly (29.03.2011)

EU - The mood proves to be optimistic on the European slaughter pig market this week.
Coles Cuts Chicken Prices; Industry Angered (29.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The deicsion by retial chain, Coles, to cut the price of its own-brand chicken meat has angered the poultry industry.
Melaka is Hub for Poultry Exports (29.03.2011)

MALAYSIA - Melaka raked in 1.55 billion ringgit (MYR) last year from the poultry industry with the export of chicken and chicken-based products, accounting for 86 per cent of earnings.
Chicken Prices Rise in the South (29.03.2011)

INDIA - Chicken prices across the south of the country are soaring, reportedly as the result of high costs of production and reduced output.
Moy Park is Northern Ireland's Top Company (29.03.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Food processing giant, Moy Park, has topped the list of the Belfast Telegraph’s Top 100 companies in Northern Ireland.
Chinese Crackdown on Contaminated Pig Feed (29.03.2011)

CHINA - China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said on Monday yesterday that the government would launch a one-year crackdown on illegal additives in pig feed which have proven to be toxic to humans.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Brazil & EU (30.03.2011)

BRAZIL & EU - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at Brazil's request to the World Trade Organization panel to investigate EU poultry meat regulations.
System to Assess Govt Food Safety Supervision (30.03.2011)

CHINA - China vows to strengthen its regulation of food quality to eliminate concerns over food safety and to adopt a system to assess the efficiency of the quality supervision and inspections undertaken by local governments.
AMI Expo Partners With International Dairy Show (30.03.2011)

US - The American Meat Institute (AMI) has announced a promotional partnership with The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) to cross endorse associations’ trade shows.
Korea Permits Toxin Banned in China (30.03.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - China is cracking down on two chemical additives used illegally on pig farms - and threatening to execute farmers who break the law banning their use.
Yurun Food Reports 56 Per Cent Profit Jump (30.03.2011)

HONG KONG - China Yurun Food Group Limited has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2010, including a 55 per cent increase in turnover.
EC Fails to Agree on Cloning, Novel Foods (30.03.2011)

EU - In spite of considerable efforts from the Hungarian Presidency, the conciliation on novel foods failed after more than three years of negotiations, and the EU will stay with the status quo that cloning is not prohibited but foods must receive pre-market approval.
Cherkizovo Acquires Mosselprom (30.03.2011)

RUSSIA - The country's biggest meat producer, Cherkizovo, says it has acquired poultry company, Mosselprom.
FTA with Korea Remains Pork Industry Priority (30.03.2011)

CANADA - The president of the Canadian Pork Council is hoping the matter of free trade discussions involving Canada and the Republic of Korea won't get pushed to the background by the federal election, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Profit at BRF Grows 125 Per Cent in 2010 (30.03.2011)

BRAZIL - Poultry meat and dairy company, Brasil Foods (BRF), saw profit more than double in its trading year 2010 compared with the previous year.
Tainted Pork Case 'an Isolated Incident' (31.03.2011)

CHINA - Sweeping spot-checks of thousands of pigs in Henan province found only a very small minority had been fed with the banned substance clenbuterol.
Beef Prices To Rise 5 Per Cent In 2011 (31.03.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The latest monthly NAB Rural Commodities Wrap predicts the value of Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) to increase five per cent year-on-year in 2011.
Doubts Over Partial Stalls Ban (31.03.2011)

UK - If any European Union country has difficulty complying with the January 2013 partial stalls ban, then the British pig industry should press for imports of pigmeat from that country to be banned, it was suggested at last night's NPA south-central regional meeting.
Milk, Cheese, Eggs Go up by .2 Per Cent (31.03.2011)

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - The following is the Repo Rate report as announced by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago for February 2011.
Convicted For Mislabelling Shrimp & Salmon (31.03.2011)

US - Mark Platt, 52, of Boca Raton, Florida; Shifco Inc., of Hialeah, Florida and Northern Fisheries Ltd. of Rhode Island, were sentenced last week based on their earlier pleas to conspiring to mislabel seafood, in violation of the Lacey Act.
VIA Replacing LMC Classification Officers (01.04.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Livestock and Meat Commission classification staff will hang up their hard hats and white coats this week as meat plants in Northern Ireland move to automated grading of cattle.
FSA Highlights Raw Milk Rules (01.04.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency is reminding local authorities and dairy businesses about the rules on the sale of raw drinking milk and unpasteurised dairy products.
Marfrig To Use Keystone's Logistics (01.04.2011)

BRAZIL - Marfrig Alimentos, a Brazilian meat packing company, will use the structure of Keystone Foods, which it acquired in October last year, for product distribution.
Pig Farmers Told to Drug Livestock (01.04.2011)

CHINA - Middlemen were found ordering individual pig raisers to feed the animals a banned chemical that promotes lean pork in order to fatten profits.
British Pig Industry Does Have a Future (01.04.2011)

UK - Demand for pig meat globally is set to grow in the coming years and the UK is well-placed to take advantage if it.
Half a Million Danish Kroner for Japanese Victims (01.04.2011)

DENMARK - Almost 4,000 employees at Danish Crown and Tulip took part in a fundraising campaign to help victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
UFU Awaits Results of Pig Industry Review (01.04.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union is eagerly awaiting the results of a pig industry review compiled by Cogent Management Consultants.
Broiler Chicken Prices Slashed to Rs 72/kg (01.04.2011)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - After touching a new high of Rs 75 a kg last week, prices of broiler chicken have been slashed to Rs 72 a kg owing to buyer resistance.
International Conference on Food Security Opens (04.04.2011)

UK - More than 400 scientists will attend the UK's top animal science conference starting today at the Jubilee Campus Nottingham University, where Sir John Beddington will give the keynote Sir John Hammond lecture on food security in the 21st Century.
Feed Price Jump Impacts Pig Producers (04.04.2011)

GLOBAL - Pig producers across Europe continue to be severely hampered by high feed costs, according to David Owens from the Meat Division at Bord Bia.
Butchers Hold Half Spanish Retail Beef Market (04.04.2011)

SPAIN - Spanish consumers still prefer buying their meat at traditional butchers, with beef sales through this channel accounting for over 50 per cent of total sales, according to Cecilia Ruiz the Manager of Bord Bia Madrid.
China Prosecutes 16 Officials in Pork Scandal (04.04.2011)

CHINA - Chinese prosecutors have placed official charges against 16 officials for dereliction of duty, failing to ferret out and block contaminated pork produce in central Henan, the country's most populous province.
Lobster Industry Co-op Celebrates 60 Years (04.04.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore joined fishermen today to mark the 60th anniversary of the Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative (GFC) receiving its first consignment of rock lobsters for processing.
EU Beef Supplies To Remain Tight (04.04.2011)

EU - Following some increase in beef output in the EU-15 region in 2010, the latest indications from the European beef forecasting meeting points to lower beef output in 2011, with the same trend expected for 2012, reports the Irish Food Board, Bord Bia.
AFBF Delegation in Panama, Colombia to Support FTAs (04.04.2011)

PANAMA & COLOMBIA - A delegation of American Farm Bureau Federation leaders is in Panama and Colombia this week to show support for pending US trade agreements with each of the countries.
Australia Hopes That US Beef Imports Will Improve (04.04.2011)

US - The US imported beef market lifted again this week, as the peak beef consumption period is in two months, and imported beef inventories are reportedly tight, with demand improving.
Cattle Outlook: Cattle Prices Continue To Go Up (04.04.2011)

US - It was a great week to be selling cattle. Fed cattle prices are at a record level. The 5-area daily weighted average price for slaughter steers sold through Thursday of this week on a live weight basis was $121.57/cwt, up $7.32 from a week earlier, writes Ron Plain, from the University of Missouri.
EU Deadlock On Clone Regulations (04.04.2011)

UK - The National Farmers' Union (NFU) in the UK has reassured consumers about products from the offspring of cloned livestock, after plans for tighter EU regulations were thrown out this week.
New Eggs for Soldiers will Help Support Heroes (04.04.2011)

UK - Attention! Noble Foods, the UK’s biggest supplier of eggs and egg products has joined up with Armed Forces charity, Help for Heroes, to launch a new eggs brand, Eggs for Soldiers.
Moy Park is Northern Ireland’s Top Business (05.04.2011)

UK - Poultry giant Moy Park has been named Northern Ireland’s top business in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies list published in March. The food processing company, with headquarters in Craigavon, Northern Ireland has 12 sites throughout the UK, France and the Netherlands.
Better Regulations on Meat Handling and Processing (05.04.2011)

PHILIPPINES – The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) in the Philippines foresees stable supply and price of meat and meat by-products this summer season.
BSAS/WPSA 2011: Meeting Focuses on Food Security (05.04.2011)

UK - 'Food Security: Challenges and Opportunities for Animal Science' was the theme of this year's joint meeting of the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS), BBSRC Animal Science Forum, UK branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) and the Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work, writes Jackie Linden, senior editor of TheMeatSite.
Beef Shipments Pick Up Pace In March (05.04.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef and veal exports continued to accelerate in March, rising seven per cent year-on-year, with shipments increasing significantly to several markets, including Korea, Russia, Taiwan and the Middle East.
Beef Checkoff Funding Relief In Japan (05.04.2011)

US - In a combined effort of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Federation of State Beef Councils, the Beef Checkoff Program is investing a total of $200,000 to help feed consumers in Japan who were injured, misplaced and left homeless and hungry by the devastating earthquake and tsunamis there.
Astral ‘Accepts Fine’ for Short-Measuring Chicken (05.04.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - JSE-listed Astral Foods division Country Fair has been charged by a government watchdog for selling less chicken than its packaging claims.
Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Survey Results Released (05.04.2011)

US - The annual Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) preseason survey of Bristol Bay sockeye salmon processing capacity is complete.
Chicken Supplies Down to the Bare Bones (05.04.2011)

UAE - Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates hoping to buy a plump chicken for dinner may find the bird has flown.
Expert Supports Varied Meat Production in Brazil (05.04.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazil has the capacity to produce beef for all niches, under several production systems, including free-range, confinement and organic cattle-raising, according to post-doctorate professor at Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz" of São Paulo University (Esalq/USP), Dante Pazzanese Lanna.
CME: Livestock Production Above Year Ago Levels (06.04.2011)

US - Beef, pork and poultry production remain above year ago levels largely due to heavier animals coming to market, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Red Meat Scaremongering Will Not Tackle Emissions (06.04.2011)

UK- Urging consumers to cut red meat consumption is not an effective way to tackle climate change, the  European Commission has reaffirmed. 
Beef Imports From Mexico On The Rise In Japan (06.04.2011)

JAPAN - Japan imported 36,905 tonnes swt of beef in February, up 22 per cent on last year and 14 per cent higher than the five-year average (data by Japan's Ministry of Finance).
Chemical Incident at Meat Packer (06.04.2011)

US - A chemical incident at a meat packing plant in Illinois caused the building to be evacuated and several members of staff to be taken to hospital.
Tainted Lamb Fears Surface After Tests (06.04.2011)

CHINA - Consumers who were sent into a panic recently after a banned and hazardous additive was found in pork are facing up to the fact that the same substance may also be tainting lamb.
New Rules for Cooked Poultry Products from Mexico (06.04.2011)

US - Effective immediately, the regulations regarding bringing cooked poultry—such as chicken and turkey—meat, including deli-sliced poultry meat, and cooked, hard-boiled eggs into the US from Mexico are changing as the result of Newcastle disease in some regions of Mexico.
Eden Valley Buys Larsen Plant in Berwick (06.04.2011)

NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA - Chicken company, Eden Valley Poultry, has announced plans to buy the Larsen Packers' pork processing plant in Berwick, which was slated to close at the end of April.
USDA Proposes New Requirement for Meat Products (06.04.2011)

US - USDA has announced a proposed 'Test and Hold' requirement for meat and poultry products, which it says will enhance existing procedures and help to reduce foodborne illnesses.
Who Can Guarantee China's Pork is Safe? (06.04.2011)

CHINA - Detection of the toxic additive clenbuterol in pig feed has once again undermined Chinese consumers' confidence in the country's food producers.
CB Spent $400m to Get More Pork Eaters (06.04.2011)

JAMAICA - Large agro-producer Caribbean Broilers Group (CBG) has invested over $400 million to get more Jamaicans eating pork despite anti-pork preferences of many Jamaican consumers.
2010 Revenue 65 Per Cent Higher, Reports Marfrig (06.04.2011)

BRAZIL - Marfrig reports a strong increase in revenue for financial year 2010 of 65 per cent and EBITDA growth of 107 per cent, as well as the integratration of Keystone and SEARA and it gained market share in Brazil.
EFSA Advises on Campy Reduction in Chickens (08.04.2011)

EU - EFSA's BIOHAZ Panel has published a scientific opinion assessing the public health impact of control measures which could be used to reduce the occurrence of Campylobacter in chickens and chicken meat. The experts also evaluated how reduction targets for Campylobacter in chickens in the European Union may lead to a fall in the number of human cases of campylobacteriosis associated with the consumption of chicken meat.
Tianli Agritech Begins Selling Its Branded Pork (08.04.2011)

CHINA - Producer of breeder hogs and market hogs based in Wuhan City, China, Tianli Agritech has entered into an agreement with An Puluo Foods, which allows Tianli to manage fresh pork retail counters located in 32 supermarkets in Greater Wuhan.
Pig Producers Protest to Highlight Weekly Losses (08.04.2011)

IRELAND - Irish farmers protested this week outside Connolly Meats in Monaghan over feed prices and the prices they are getting from processors.
Pork Supplied to Macao Safe (08.04.2011)

CHINA - The inspection and quarantine department of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, has said that pork supplied from the Chinese mainland to Macao has been free of clenbuterol, a toxic additive and the cause of the latest food scandal.
Poultry Groups Say Food Inspectors are Essential (08.04.2011)

US - Poultry industry associations urged the Obama Administration yesterday (7 April) to classify federal food inspectors as 'essential' personnel to avoid any interruption in the supply of poultry meat to consumers nationwide in the event of a federal government shutdown.
CME: Wholesale Pork Prices Gain Ground (08.04.2011)

US - Wholesale pork prices have been gaining ground for much of this year and this has underpinned the lean hog complex, pushing hog values to all time record levels for this time of year, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Smithfield Bids for Full Take Over of Campofrio (08.04.2011)

SPAIN - Smithfield Foods has confirmed that the company and Pedro Ballve are currently evaluating a joint de-listing takeover bid to acquire the remaining approximate 50 per cent of Campofrio Food Group, S.A. for �9.5 per share.
Beef Company Cited for Safety after Amputation (08.04.2011)

US � The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited manufacturer Fremont Beef Co. in Fremont, Nebraska following a safety inspection at the facility, which was initiated in February in response to a report of an amputation.
Brazil's Pork Exports Gain Again in February (08.04.2011)

BRAZIL - Pork export volume in February was almost eight per cent higher than in the same month of the previous year but the value of those exports was up more than 20 per cent in US dollar terms.
XL Foods to Close Calgary Plants (11.04.2011)

CANADA - XL Foods is to close both its meat processing plants in Calgary.
Government Urged to Act Now on Grocery Adjudicator (11.04.2011)

UK - News that the Government will wait until summer 2012 at the earliest before legislating for a Grocery Adjudicator means farmers will continue to suffer unfair practice in the supply chain, the British NAtional Farmers' Union has warned.
UK And Brazil Call For Action On Food Prices (11.04.2011)

UK - The UK and Brazil have called on members of the G20 to take action to tackle food price volatility, in the face of food price inflation and long-term food security challenges.
Japanese Meat Sector Feeling Impact of Earthquake (11.04.2011)

JAPAN - The World Bank has estimated that the 2011 Earthquake and tsunami in Japan will be the costliest since records began in 1965, at USD$235 billion, according to Gerard Brickley, Meat Division Manager at Bord Bia.
Beef Industry Representatives Discuss Critical Issues (11.04.2011)

US - Industry representatives this week outlined their views on key beef industry issues, including the livestock and poultry marketing rule proposed by GIPSA, federal ethanol policy and international trade, during a House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry hearing held to explore the state of the beef industry.
MEATUP Hosts Industry Workshops (11.04.2011)

UK - The MEATUP exhibition, which will be open for business on 21 and 22 June at Stoneleigh Park, will be hosting three free workshops.
China Vows to Tighten up on Food Safety (11.04.2011)

CHINA - The Agriculture Ministry has vows to enhance supervision on animal products following pork contamination scandal.
PorkFest in Full Swing (11.04.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Some of the country's best chefs together with major grocery retailers and more than 1200 butchers across the country have launched April�s International PorkFest to a hungry audience.
AMI EXPO: 120 New Exhibitors Participate in AMI Expo (13.04.2011)

US - Of the 369 exhibitors at this year�s AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention, 120 are new exhibitors to the show. The Expo is being held this week at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. More than 40 international exhibitors from 14 different countries will also be in attendance.
Lesser Known E.Coli Types To Be Researched (13.04.2011)

US - Almost everyone knows about Escherichia coli O157:H7, the culprit behind many headline-making outbreaks of foodborne illness in the United States. But the lesser-known relatives of this pathogenic microbe are increasingly of concern to food safety scientists.
Second Line Started at Cherkizovo's Bryansk Cluster (13.04.2011)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group has launched the second line at its Bryansk cluster poultry plant.
Agroton Announces Expansion Plans for This Year (13.04.2011)

UKRAINE - Agroton has announced its intention to launch eight poultry houses in 2011.
New Agreement Eases China�Brazil Beef, Poultry Trade (13.04.2011)

CHINA & BRAZIL - The Presidents of the two countries have hailed a new strategic partnership as key deals and agreements have been signed on products including chicken, beef and bovine embryos and semen.
Regulator Clears Astral Foods (13.04.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Short-weight products had been taken off shelves, the regulator concedes.
Red Meat Industry Shows Support In Japan (13.04.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian red meat industry has initiated many activities to throw its support behind Japan in the month since what has become know as the 'triple disaster' - the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis - which have caused damage to over 20,000 hectares (five per cent) of agricultural land in the three affected prefectures.
EU Pig Prices: Price Barometer Displays Upward Trend (13.04.2011)

EU - At last, the price barometer on the European slaughter pig market displays a plainly upward trend.
AMI EXPO: New Media Change Ways Companies Handle Recalls (15.04.2011)

US - New media and social media are changing the way companies have to handle product recalls, writes Chris Harris from the AMI Expo in Chicago.
Zimbabwe Bans Poultry Imports from South Africa (15.04.2011)

ZIMBABWE - The Government has banned all poultry imports from South Africa following an outbreak of bird flu in ostriches there.
Plant Acquisition Planned by Astral (15.04.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Astral Foods has announced its plan to acquire a poultry processing plant in KwaZulu Natal.
Chicken Firms Squeezed by Rising Corn Prices (15.04.2011)

DELMARVA, US - Poultry companies are feeling the pinch as corn prices soar.
Arrowsight Given AMI 2011 Supplier Of Year Award (15.04.2011)

US - Arrowsight, Inc. has been named the American Meat Institute�s (AMI) 2011 Supplier of the Year. The award was presented during the AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.
Brazil's Quarterly Chicken Exports up Eight Per Cent (15.04.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazil's poultry sales to Egypt were 119 per cent higher in the first quarter than the same period of 2010, despite the political crisis in the country, while overall export volume was up almost eight per cent.
Pork Industry Changes Improve Export Opportunities (15.04.2011)

CANADA - Canada Pork International says changes made by Canadian pork producers over the past number of years have well positioned the Canadian pork industry to maximise opportunities on the export market, writes Bruce Cochrane.
USMEF Programmes Continue in Japan (15.04.2011)

US - Despite the presence of ongoing earthquake aftershocks and tens of thousands of displaced citizens, the US Meat Export Federation's Japan office is continuing with the vast majority of its scheduled programmes in the No. 1 export value market for US pork and No. 3 beef market. At the same time, it is actively involved in the relief effort.
Staph Contamination Found in US Meat and Poultry (15.04.2011)

US - Drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium linked to a wide range of human diseases, are present in meat and poultry from US grocery stores at unexpectedly high rates, according to a nationwide study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).
AMI EXPO: Late Don Tyson Honoured (15.04.2011)

US - The late Don Tyson, former chairman of Tyson Foods, Inc., was honored yesterday with the American Meat Institute's (AMI) highest award, the Industry Advancement Award.
AMI EXPO: Companies Pledge Japan Disaster Relief (15.04.2011)

US - Nearly 30 American Meat Institute (AMI) member companies have pledged to match all contributions made during the Japan Disaster Relief Drive being held this week at the AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition at McCormick Place, Chicago.
Mexico Bans Poultry Products from Polk County (18.04.2011)

MEXICO - The Mexican authorities have banned imports of all poultry products from Polk county in Missouri, US, because of an outbreak of low-pathogenic bird flu there.
Import One Pork Disease, Get the Second One Free? (18.04.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Proposals by the Ministry of Agricultural and Fisheries (MAF) to relax import health standards for raw pork from the United States, Canada, Mexico and the European Union (EU), is like playing Russian roulette with the entire agricultural sector.
US Pork Exports Positive for Hog Producers (18.04.2011)

US - Pork trade continues to be a positive for hog prices, writes Ron Plain.
Praise For Scottish Livestock Sustainability (18.04.2011)

UK - The Scottish sheep and cattle industry may well emerge as the unsung hero of the food production sustainability debate, according to Quality Meat Scotland chairman, Jim McLaren.
MEPs: EU Countries Should be Able to Ban GMOs (18.04.2011)

EU - MEPs from the Environment Committee voted to allow EU countries to ban or restrict the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) on environmental grounds, giving them better legal protection in the event of challenges from trading partners opposed to a ban.
�Staph Report� Author Calls for Cut in Drug Use (18.04.2011)

US - Following the publication of his findings of Staphylococcus aureus in almost half of all US meat last week, the author has called for a dramatic cut in the use of antibiotics in food animal production as well as more monitoring and testing by the government.
Danish Chicken Found to be Salmonella-Free (18.04.2011)

DENMARK - In recent tests, no samples of Danish chicken were positive for Salmonella and the prevalence of Campylobacter in locally produced and imported chicken was again lower than previous years.
QMS Reveals Activites Planned For Year Ahead (18.04.2011)

UK - Quality Meat Scotland has unveiled an ambitious programme of activity it plans to undertake on behalf of Scottish red meat industry during the year ahead.
Cargill Reports Rise in Earnings (18.04.2011)

US � Cargill has reported $763 million in earnings from continuing operations in the fiscal 2011 third quarter ended 28 February - up 30 percent from $588 million in the same period a year ago.
Royal Highland Show � Ticking All The Boxes (18.04.2011)

UK - Business or pleasure, special interest or just plain curiosity, the Royal Highland Show, Scotland�s leading outdoor event featuring all that�s best in farming, food and countryside, certainly ticks all the boxes.
Chicken Industry Urges Congress to Cut Ethanol Mandate (15.04.2011)

US - The chicken industry called on Congress earlier this week to slash the amount of ethanol required to be added to motor gasoline as a way of cooling the red-hot demand for corn that has driven the industry's biggest single cost to unprecedented highs.
CME: Significant Appreciation of Commodity Prices (20.04.2011)

US - Commodity prices have appreciated significantly in recent months and this is starting to filter through into the retail prices paid by US consumers, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
US Poultry Exports Climb in February (20.04.2011)

US - February 2011 exports of US poultry meat increased by more than 15 per cent in quantity and nearly 18 per cent in value over the same month in 2010, according to trade data released last week by the Foreign Agricultural Service.
Ministry Moves to Hold Down Egg, Pork Prices (20.04.2011)

THAILAND - The Commerce Ministry has called for egg producers to slow exports for six months, while it has frozen pork prices for three months to curb rising consumer costs.
Meat Processor's Shares Plummet After Suspension (20.04.2011)

CHINA - Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co, the listed unit of meat processor Shuanghui Group, resumed trading and plunged by the 10 per cent daily limit on Tuesday after a one-month suspension because of its tainted meat scandal.
Statements Regarding Developments on Panama FTA (20.04.2011)

US - Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation has welcomed the positive developments on the Panama free trade agreement with the US. The National Pork Producers Council also praised the US and Panamanian governments for completing work on the US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement and asked that the Obama administration send to Congress soon implementing legislation for the trade deal.
Dutch Input to Boost Meat Processing & Quality (20.04.2011)

INDIA - A new cooperation with the Netherlands is aimed at improving poultry and meat processing, particularly in terms of traceability, meat quality and breeding.
South Africa Suspends Poultry Meat Exports (20.04.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa has suspended poultry meat exports following an outbreak of avian flu at ostrich farms in the Western Cape.
Salmonella Less Prevalent in Organic Chicken (20.04.2011)

US - Salmonella are less prevalent in organic chicken, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Silver Fern Plans New Beef Plant (20.04.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Silver Fern Farms has announced plans to build a new high-tech beef processing plant on its Te Aroha site, subject to final board and other approvals including union agreement.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Philippines (20.04.2011)

PHILIPPINES - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at the 3.72 per cent growth of the Philippines poultry industry in 2010.
Korea May Allow Canadian Beef Imports By June (20.04.2011)

KOREA - South Korea may lift its eight-year ban on Canadian beef imports by the end of June, according to Korea's Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister speaking in the JoongAng Daily.
Corn-Fed Chicken Sales Boost Reported (20.04.2011)

UK - The Poultry Board report to the NFU Council includes a report of a 14 per cent increase in sales of corn-fed chickens.
Mandatory COOL Closer in EU (20.04.2011)

UK - Consumers deserve to know where their food comes from, the British National Farmers Union said as the European Parliament moved closer to introducing mandatory rules for country of origin labelling.
OSHA cites Tyson Nebraska Plant over Safety (20.04.2011)

US � The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Tyson Fresh Meats in Lexington for one repeat and seven serious violations following combined safety and health inspections at the facility.
Markets Surveys Now Available via Website (27.04.2011)

UK - Weekly summaries of the red meat industry markets, retail prices and other industry trends are now accessible directly via the EBLEX website.
Anuga FoodTec 2012 Preparations Gearing up (27.04.2011)

GERMANY - With just over a year to go before Anuga FoodTec � the international trade fair for food and drink technology � which will open its doors for the sixth time from 27-30 March 2012, preparations are really gearing up.
Colour Coding Warns about Spoiled Meat & Fish (27.04.2011)

GERMANY - A new sensor film will help identify packed meat that is rotten.
Call for More Competitive Rail Environment (27.04.2011)

US - The poultry industry, among others, is calling for a more competitive rail environment.
Staphylococcus on Chicken a �Scare Tactic� Says NCC (27.04.2011)

US - The law firm study of Staphylococcus on chicken is a �scare tactic�, according to National Chicken Council (NCC).
EU Pig Prices: Good Demand Pushes Prices (27.04.2011)

EU - The European slaughter pig market appears in a spurring optimistic way of mood this week.
Gold'n Plump Poultry Becomes GNP Company (27.04.2011)

US - The Minnesota-based, family-owned poultry company has announced its new GNP Company name and values framework as well as recent milestones that will propel it toward a more sustainable future.
RTC Weight Up Four Per Cent from Last Year (27.04.2011)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a four per cent increase in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for March 2011.
VIV Sets World Standard in Animal Protein Production (27.04.2011)

NETHERLANDS - VNU Exhibitions Europe says its shows set the world standard for top quality in innovative animal protein production.
Activists Celebrate Respect for Chickens Day (04.05.2011)

US - United Poultry Concerns is drawing attention to the plight and delight of chickens today, International Respect for Chickens Day.
Biological Sciences Reinforced to Tackle Big Issues (04.05.2011)

EU - Three new EU research infrastructures on biological sciences will help tackle climate change, disease and threats to the food supply.
Progress on EU Red Meat Access Conditions (04.05.2011)

EU - The signing in Brussels of an agreement which will progress an increase in New Zealand�s annual sheepmeat quota to the European Union has been welcomed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
Regulation will Standardise Nutritional Information (04.05.2011)

US - While the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service now seeks to provide nutrition information for 40 of the most popular meat and poultry products, an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences suggests that the revised rule still leaves some questions unanswered.
EU Pig Prices: Price Rally Continues (04.05.2011)

EU - The price rally is continuing in the European slaughter pig market this week.
Malaysia Keen on Philippine Pork Products (04.05.2011)

PHILIPPINES - A Malaysian firm wants to import pork products from the Philippines after discussions for a similar arrangement with Singapore fell through, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Supreme Court Rejects Poultry Company's Appeal (04.05.2011)

US - A $14.5 million judgment will stand against Arkansas poultry producer, O.K. Industries, accused of using its near-monopoly market position to force Oklahoma growers into lopsided contracts, after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal earlier this week.
Thai Foods Group Invests in Future Growth (04.05.2011)

THAILAND - Thai Foods Group plans to become a listed company in 2013 and to double output of its pig, broiler and egg businesses, mostly for the domestic market.
Red Meat Sector Strategy Released (04.05.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have today released the Red Meat Sector Strategy with the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon John Key and the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon David Carter.
South Korea Boosts Fish Exports to EU (04.05.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Exports of food to the EU surged in the first quarter of this year, with fish shipments more than doubled.
Australian Beef Exports Slow in April (04.05.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef and veal exports eased during April, with the much higher Australian dollar and slowing export demand, especially from Japan, influencing shipments, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
AMI Launches Campaign to Combat Top Meat Myths (04.05.2011)

The American Meat Institute, in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), has launched its �Meat MythCrushers� campaign in an effort to reconnect Americans to modern food production and to �crush� some of the more popular myths associated today with meat and poultry.
Smithfield Recalls Pork Loins over Allergen (06.05.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods is recalling approximately 216,238 pounds of Portobello Mushroom flavoured pork loins because some of the product may contain an undeclared allergen.
Sara Lee Buys Sausage Company (06.05.2011)

US - US based meat and food processing giant Sara Lee is to acquire Aidells Sausage Company, a leading premium brand in the dinner sausage category in North America, for $87 million in cash.
Dvin Acquires Lusakert Poultry Farm (06.05.2011)

ARMENIA - Head of the Armenian Dvin concern, Rafik Sarkisian, has acquired Lusakert poultry farm.
Pork Industry Represented at House Ag Hearing (06.05.2011)

US - Industry representatives this week outlined their views on key pork industry issues, including the livestock and poultry marketing rule proposed by GIPSA, federal ethanol policy, international trade and the use of antibiotics, during a House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry hearing held to explore the state of the beef industry.
Increase in Live Cattle Exports (06.05.2011)

UK - Provisional data from DARD (Aphis) shows that shipments of live cattle from NI to other locations in Europe have been 22 per cent higher in the first four months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
Easter Slows April Cattle Slaughter (06.05.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Eastern states average weekly cattle slaughter collected by MLA's NLRS contracted eight per cent during April against the five-year average, according to analysts at Meat and Livestock Australia.
Argentina�s �Hilton� Quota Performance at Stake (06.05.2011)

ARGENTINA - Argentinean 'Hilton' High Quality Beef exports to the EU totalled 19,290 tonnes swt during the first nine months of 2010-11.
Korean Beef Imports Strong (06.05.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Korea has continued to import large volumes of beef in 2011, mainly due to its rapidly growing economy, which has seen consumers demand more beef as pork prices rise.
USMEF to Expand South Korea Pork Campaign (06.05.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Anticipating the approval of the United States/South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) in the coming months, the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is launching an expanded and intensified campaign to promote US pork to Korean consumers, importers and meat industry professionals.
USDA Awards Additional MAP Funds to USMEF (09.05.2011)

US � USDA has awarded an additional $1 million of FY2011 Market Access programme (MAP) funds to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), and welcomes USMEF's decision to utilize these funds to augment their ongoing beef promotion in South Korea.
Consumers Urged to Eat Local Produce This Week (09.05.2011)

IRELAND - Consumers tucking into a 'full Irish breakfast' made with Irish brands could be eating meat from a completely different country.
Global Food Prices Hold Steady (09.05.2011)

GLOBAL - Food prices remained virtually steady in April after falling in March following eight months of successive increases, FAO announced last week.
Lamb Prices Looking Buoyant (09.05.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Tight global supplies of lamb � and therefore high lamb prices � look set to continue, which is good news for sheep and beef farmers.
China Rolls Out Food Safety Campaigns (09.05.2011)

CHINA - China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said Friday, 6 May, that it has launched a series of campaigns to deter illegal activities in the food sector in the wake of several notorious food safety scandals that have shocked the nation.
ACA to Bring Pork Industry in Step Internationally (09.05.2011)

CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says amalgamation of the Animal Care Assessment and Canadian Quality Assurance programmes will bring the Canadian pork industry more in step with its international trading partners, Bruce Cochrane writes.
NCC Protests over Inaccurate 'Chicken Nuggets' Story (09.05.2011)

US - National Chicken Council's (NCC) Communications Director, Richard L. Lobb, has sent a letter to the news director of KSDK-TV in St Louis to protect a wildly inaccurate story on chicken nuggets. The reporter on the story, Jamie Allman, simply repeated assertions on the Internet that have been debunked.
USDA Offers Pig and Lamb Market Data (09.05.2011)

US - USDA has introduced new interactive 'dashboards' to access slaughter swine and lamb market data.
Tyson Sees Sales Soar (11.05.2011)

US - US meat and poultry processing giant Tyson Foods has recorded a sales increase of 15.7 per cent for the second quarter fo 2011 compared to last year hitting $8.0 billion.
JBS Shows Sharp Growth (11.05.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian beef processor JBS saw net revenue rise by 20.2 per cent in the first quarter of the year compared to the first quarter of 2010.
Agricultural Trade Reaches An All-Time High (11.05.2011)

GENERAL - Over the past year, agricultural trade has reached an all-time high, at least 12 per cent above the previous record set in 2008. The impact of the economic crisis led to a contraction of six per cent in 2009 but global agricultural exports rebounded by over 19 per cent last year.
Cutting Food Waste to Feed the World (11.05.2011)

GLOBAL - About one third of food produced for humans is lost or wasted11 May 2011, Rome - Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year � approximately 1.3 billion tonnes � gets lost or wasted, according to an FAO-commissioned study.
Australian Beef - Together with Japan (11.05.2011)

AUSTRALIA - On behalf of the Australian beef industry, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched 'Together with Japan' - a fundraising initiative to provide targeted support to the Japanese beef industry as they recover from the destruction caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami.
First Shipment of Chilean Pork to China (11.05.2011)

CHILE - The first shipment of pork has been made from Chile to China, expanding Chile's existing Asian markets of South Korea and Japan.
DOJ Sues to Block Sale of Tyson Plant (11.05.2011)

US - The Department of Justice has moved to block the sale of a Tyson Foods plant in Harrisonburg, Virginia to George's INc because it claims the deal could hurt competition for farmers in the area.
CME Daily Livestock Report (11.05.2011)

US - While farmers and producers along the Mississippi are dealing with the highest floodwaters in 74 years, extreme drought conditions in the Southern Plains are devastating the wheat crop and leading to forced migration or outright liquidation of livestock, according to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Presidency Urges Compromise over Cloned Foods (13.05.2011)

EU - The Hungarian Presidency hopes for the Council and the European Parliament to agree on new draft regulations on foods from cloned animals, Minister of State for EU Affairs, the Presidency declared at the European Parliament's plenary debate this week.
JBS Sales to Middle East & Africa Expand (13.05.2011)

BRAZIL - JBS exported US$389 million to the two regions in the first quarter, which is 16 per cent of its total foreign sales.
Good Progress Reported by AgFeed (13.05.2011)

US & CHINA - For the first quarter of 2011, AgFeed Industries has reported revenue of US$93 million and an operating profit of $0.5 million.
CPF Reports Strong Overseas Growth (13.05.2011)

THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has reported that its operating results for the first quarter this year jumped 70 per cent compared with the fourth quarter last year.
Three Acre Farms Reports Good Quarter (13.05.2011)

SRI LANKA - Poultry company, Three Acre Farms, reports its latest quarterly profits were up despite price cuts.
Illegal Additive Buyers for Food Must Give Names (13.05.2011)

CHINA - People loading up on a wide range of drugs and additives will no longer be able to do so anonymously after the government made another move to try to stamp out the use of illegal ingredients in food.
British Beef Carcase Quality Improvement Slows (13.05.2011)

UK - Although the latest annual carcase classification results from EBLEX continue to show a substantial five-year improvement in the quality of British prime beef carcases, the pace of gain appears to have slowed somewhat over the past season.
IFA Pigs Chairman Criticises Absence of Retaliers (13.05.2011)

IRELAND - Irish Farmers Association National Pig and Pigmeat Committee Chairman Tim Cullinan has said he was very disappointed that neither Dunnes nor Musgraves attended a meeting set up by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to address the ongoing crisis in the pig industry.
OSHA Cites Cargill Meat Solutions over Safety (13.05.2011)

US � The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Cargill Meat Solutions of Dodge City with two repeat and 23 serious violations for exposing workers to numerous occupational hazards.
Record First Quarter For Ler�y Seafood Group (13.05.2011)

NORWAY - Lerøy Seafood Group have recently published its first-quarter results for 2011. The results show a record NOK 1.87 billion increase to NOK 2,23 billion, their largest increase to date.
California Assembly Votes To Label GM Fish (13.05.2011)

US - The California Assembly Health Committee has recently passed a bill which will require GM fish sold in the state to be clearly labelled, giving the consumer the 'right to choose'.
Fish Freshness Info On Your iPhone (13.05.2011)

NORWAY - An iPhone App from Nofima will assist fishmongers to evaluate how fresh a batch of fish is. The App was launched at the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels.
LMC Report: April Classification Statistics (13.05.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - The latest price reported figures for prime cattle provide a good indication as to the initial impact of the introduction of mechanical grading.
Pork�s Footprint from Farm to Fork (13.05.2011)

DENMARK - The ecological footprint of Danish pork production has been calculated by scientists from Aarhus University and published in a new report.
USMEF: US Red Meat Exports Accelerate Pace (13.05.2011)

US - Exports of US beef and pork continued on a record-setting pace in March, with beef posting a 65 per cent gain in value versus year-ago levels and pork showing an impressive 40 per cent increase, according to statistics compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
New Poultry Plant for Wipasz Poland (13.05.2011)

POLAND Meyn-Ishida, the alliance dedicated to the sales of total poultry processing solutions, has just won its fourth major contract since its official launch in January 2011.
CAP Process May Control Salmonella in Food (16.05.2011)

UK - Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) treatment may have potential to inactivate Salmonella in fresh or minimally processed food, according to new research from the Institute for Food Research (IFR).
Tasty Triumph for Essex Turkey (16.05.2011)

UK - The reputation of the KellyBronze turkey for flavour has been enhanced by the product's latest success.
Launch of The Happy Quiche (16.05.2011)

UK - The Happy Egg company has launched the happy egg co. quiche at Tesco Express stores.
CME: Record Beef, Pork Prices; Chicken Prices Drop (16.05.2011)

US - "Who would have thought that an April Consumer Price Index of 224.9, reflecting 3.2 per cent inflation from one year ago, would get a sort of �Ho, Hum, nothing to worry about� reaction from virtually every analyst who cared to comment?" ask Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NFU Backs European Approach on AMR (16.05.2011)

EU - MEPs have called for the responsible and prudent use of antimicrobial medicines in food animals, in a resolution adopted by the European Parliament.
Brasil Foods Arranges Credit Lines for Suppliers (16.05.2011)

BRAZIL - Banco do Brasil and BRF Brasil Foods S.A. have signed a rural outgrowers agreement - BB Convir - for R$ 1.4 billion.
Probe on Pork from Dead Pigs for Processed Foods (16.05.2011)

MALAYSIA - The Health Ministry is investigating media reports that meat from dead pigs were used to make processed food, said Food Safety and Quality Division senior director Noraini Datuk Mohd Othman.
Better Efficiency at Astral Brings Results (16.05.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - In its interim results, Astral Foods reports revenues down by two per cent but operating profit 23 per cent higher than a year ago.
Specially Selected Pork BBQ Campaign Underway (16.05.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Quality Meat Scotland has launched an in-store and on-line campaign to urge consumers to make the most of Specially Selected Pork during the BBQ season.
Dramatic Fall in E.Coli Prevalance in Ground Meat (16.05.2011)

US - New federal data show that E. coli O157:H7 is found in less than one quarter of one per cent of ground beef samples in the US, a 72 per cent decline since 2000 in ground beef samples testing positive for the pathogen.
Opportunities for Small Processing Plants in Iowa (16.05.2011)

IOWA, US - A new study has examined the local impact of small meat processors. Investment in efficiency would allow them to take advantage of the opportunities.
Intervention Halved Campylobacter Cases (16.05.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The number of cases of campylobacteriosis has halved following controls on chicken meat, according to new research from the University of Otago.
High Production Costs Hit Bounty Fresh (16.05.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Poultry company, Bounty Fresh is reported to be preparing to announce losses for the first half of the financial year.
Pig Farmers Take Action Over Raw Pork Imports (16.05.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Pig farmers are fighting an 11th-hour battle against new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) import health standards.
CPF to Focus on India, Viet Nam, Russia & Philippines (16.05.2011)

THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has identified India, Viet Nam, Russia and the Philippines as its top priorities for market expansion in the next five years.
New Secretary General for IMS (16.05.2011)

GLOBAL - OECD market and trade analyst Hsin Huang has been appointed as the new secretary general of the International Meat Secretariat.
Nedap Concludes Contract with Chinese Processor (16.05.2011)

CHINA - On 12 May Nedap Agri concluded a contract with one of the top 3 largest pork processing companies in China, Yurun. Yurun has expressed its intention of using Nedap Velos ESF on 60 of its sow farms, all of which still have to be built. Each farm will house 2,400 sows.
BRF Says First Quarter 'Remarkable' (18.05.2011)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods (BRF) called its first quarter 'remarkable', with both revenue and profits growth. Net sales reached six billion real (BRR) and good operating performance generated an EBITDA margin of 13.6 per cent.
Breeding Unit Helps Keeps Anhui Results Buoyant (18.05.2011)

CHINA - Anhui Taiyang Poultry has announced a 54 per cent increase in gross profit for the first quarter of 2011.
International Egg and Poultry Review: China (18.05.2011)

CHINA - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at poultry productionin China and US exports.
South Africa Now Open For Beef Exports (18.05.2011)

UK and SOUTH AFRICA - Beef producers in the UK can export products to South Africa again for the first time in 15 years.
Call to Share Foodborne Illness Surveillance Data (18.05.2011)

CANADA - A food safety professor with the University of Manitoba is calling for increased foodborne illness surveillance and a greater sharing of that information among government agencies responsible for food safety in Canada, writes Bruce Cochrane.
H1N1 Found in Pig Samples (18.05.2011)

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reported that two pig samples taken in a flu virus test were positive for H1N1, but no significant genetic reassortment of viruses was found.
Improved Exhibit Hours for 2012 Expo (18.05.2011)

US - The American Meat Institute has announced a new show pattern for the 2012 International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition.
John Godfrey Chairs ADHB (18.05.2011)

UK - John Godfrey has been appointed Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
High Prices Hit Pig Meat Producers (18.05.2011)

CHINA - Pig meat producers and processors in China have been hit hard as live pig prices have risen by nearly 60 per cent over gthe last year.
K-State, Cargill to Host Reciprocal Meat Conference (20.05.2011)

US � Kansas State University�s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and Food Science Institute will team up with Cargill to host the 64th Reciprocal Meat Conference 19-22 June in Manhattan.
Switch in Promtoional Focus for NZ Lamb (20.05.2011)

UK - Beef + Lamb New Zealand has switched its promotional focus in the United Kingdom from mass media marketing of New Zealand lamb, to a more targeted programme that aligns with the individual commercial needs of exporting companies.
JBS in R$3 Billion Share Offer (20.05.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian meat proceesor JBS is putting forward a share offer to shareholders that could raise R$3,479,600,000.
EPP CONGRESS - Germany: Turntable for European Pork (20.05.2011)

GERMANY - This year's European Pig Producers (EPP) Congress opened yesterday, 19 May, in Münster in north-west Germany. The meeting was booked out, with almost 300 participants, especially from the host country and neighbouring the Netherlands, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden.
Cooperative Network Launched to Tackle Zoonoses (20.05.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Quality Meat Scotland is supporting a new cooperative network to help tackle zoonotic infections and disease which was launched yesterday (18 May) in Edinburgh.
Feed Ingredient's Effects On Levels Of E. Coli O157:H7 (20.05.2011)

US - After corn is processed to make ethanol, what's left of the corn looks something like slightly dampened cornmeal, though a somewhat darker yellow, and not as finely ground.
Significant Drop In The Prime Cattle Kill In April (20.05.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Beef supplies in Northern Ireland are under pressure at the moment with throughput in the Northern Ireland factories currently lower than previous year levels.
Sainsbury's Increase Payments to Pig Suppliers (20.05.2011)

UK - British supermarket chain Sainsbury's has reinforced its commitment to supporting British pig farmers by increasing the amount paid to its dedicated Pork Development Group, following soaring prices in the global wheat market.
UGA Meat Judging Team Wins Big (20.05.2011)

US - The 2011 UGA Meat Judging Team won big at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest.
Vet Week Highlights Responses to Food Crises (20.05.2011)

EU - A series of crises over the past 15-20 years, from BSE and Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) to dioxin contamination, led the EU to overhaul its entire Food Safety system making it today one of the safest in the world.
Iowa Awards Grants for Meat Plants (23.05.2011)

The Iowa Economic Development board has approved $520,000 in direct financial assistance from the GIVFAP and tax incentives to meat processor Plumrose USA to build a proposed manufacturing facility in Council Bluffs.
Strong Beef Demand from Leading Importers (23.05.2011)

GLOBAL - International demand for beef remained strong in the first few months of 2011 as availability from many of the world�s leading exporters remained lower, according to Mark Zieg, Meat Division, Bord Bia.
NZ Lamb Supplies 15 per cent Lower (23.05.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Data from New Zealand shows that lamb supplies for the October 2010 to March 2011 period were 15 per cent lower than a year earlier as difficult weather conditions and pressure on productivity impacted on disposals, writes Padraig Brennan, Strategic Information Services, Bord Bia.
QMS Beef London Campaign Lifts Marketing Awards (23.05.2011)

UK - A London campaign to drive awareness of Scotch Beef, which was developed by Quality Meat Scotland lifted two awards at the Marketing Society Awards in Glasgow.
Commercial Red Meat Production Down in April (23.05.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.87 billion pounds in April, down four per cent from the 4.01 billion pounds produced in April 2010, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
High Prices Encourage Meat Imports (23.05.2011)

VIET NAM - There has been a significant rise in frozen meat imports, especially poultry meat but also pork and beef, as importers take advantage of higher domestic prices.
CME: March Pork, Chicken and Beef Demand Strong (23.05.2011)

US - Domestic pork, beef and chicken demand remained strong in March, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Betagro Pig Farms Win Certification (23.05.2011)

THAILAND - Betagro Group's swine business has taken a crucial step forward after the government certified its seven farms meet food safety production standards.
Conference to View Cattle-raising Technology (23.05.2011)

BRAZIL - The participants at the International Meat Secretariat Regional Meat Conference will have the opportunity to seee up close the technology for beef cattle raising developed by the Brazilian Company of Agricultural Research (Embrapa).
UK Abattoirs Pledge to Clean Up (23.05.2011)

UK - Abattoirs have pledged to introduce a clear line of communication to ensure that lorry washing facilities are adequate for effective biosecurity.
Value of Brazil's Pork Exports Rose in April (23.05.2011)

BRAZIL - Pork export volume in April was marginally more than in the same month of the previous year but the value of those exports was 10 per cent higher in US dollar terms.
Call for Continued Export Programme Funding (23.05.2011)

US - The American Meat Institute joined more than 120 members of the Coalition to Promote US Agricultural Exports in urging Congress to maintain funding for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) export programs when it considers the fiscal year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill on 24 May.
UK Team Gears up for International Young Butcher (23.05.2011)

UK - The UK team is now hard in training for the International Young Butchers Competition which takes place at the MEATUP show.
Steggles Ad Campaign Aims to Dispel Broiler Myth (25.05.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Steggles launches new print advertisement dispelling myths around use of cages for broiler chickens.
Barbecues Beef Up Spirits of Japanese Evacuees (25.05.2011)

JAPAN - New Zealand grass-fed beef was a welcome, albeit temporary, dietary change for a group of Japanese among the hardest hit by March�s devastating disasters.
Insight into New Markets at Export Conference (25.05.2011)

UK - Key players from the beef and sheep export markets are to come together at an event in Warwickshire next month to help further expand the growing sector.
ABA Call For Beef Industry Review (25.05.2011)

AUSTRALIA � The Australian Beef Association (ABA) has requested that the government halt meat processing and feedlot mergers until an inquiry into the the cause and effects of the dominance of a few companies within the beef industry is completed.
Thousands Served Through USMEF's Japan Effort (25.05.2011)

JAPAN - Groups of displaced Japanese citizens ranging from several hundred to more than 10,000 were served meals of US beef and pork in recent weeks through the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Japan Relief and Recovery Effort.
No Raw Meat to Enter Australia Without Quarantine (25.05.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian pork industry believes it is the real target of an international push to export raw pig meat to New Zealand.
Fresh Poultry Meat Supplies Tight in UAE (25.05.2011)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The shortage of fresh poultry continues and prices are staying firm in the UAE.
Sanderson Farms Reflecting Market Conditions (25.05.2011)

US - In its latest quarterly results, Sanderson Farms has reported a net loss of $16.3 million but the chairman/CEO highlighted continued progress at its new facility in Kinston, North Carolina.
Identifying Foods and Pathogens in Foodborne Illness (25.05.2011)

CANADA - A food safety scientist with the University of Manitoba is calling on governments to step up their focus on the identification of the foods and the pathogens that are most frequently responsible for foodborne illness, writes Bruce Cochrane.
High-Welfare Label for Free-Range Chicken (25.05.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The Royal NZ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has launched its 'Blue Tick' high-welfare labelling system for free-range chickens.
JBS USA Extends Term Loan B to $475million (25.05.2011)

US - As part of the Company�s debt rebalancing process Brazilian beef procesing giant JBS SA's subsidiary JBS USA, LLC has extended its Term B Loan to $475 million with a LIBOR interest rate of + 3.0 per cent, with a seven year maturity.
Draft Bill For Supermarket Watchdog Announced (25.05.2011)

UK � The British government has published its draft bill for a groceries narket watchdog.
Workshop on China's Meat Industry Strategy (25.05.2011)

CHINA - The development and strategy for the Chinese meat industry over the next five years will the focus of a workshop in Beijing next week.
Catfish Processing Down 36 Per Cent (25.05.2011)

US - A recent report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) have reported that farmed catfish processed during April 2011, totaling 23.6 million pounds round weight, was down 36 per cent from the previous year. The average price paid to producers was $1.14 per pound for April 2011, up 6.6 cents from last month and 33.7 cents above a year ago.
Distinguising Between Sardines & Horse Mackerel (25.05.2011)

SPAIN - A team of researchers from Galicia in Spain have used forensic mitochondrial DNA species identification techniques to distinguish between sardines and horse mackerel.
USDA Urged to Prohibit Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella (27.05.2011)

US - Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is calling on the USDA to prohibit antibiotic-resistant Salmonella in ground meat and poultry on the grounds that dangerous strains make foodborne illnesses harder to treat.
Most Meat & Dairy Product Labelled with COOL (27.05.2011)

UK - The majority of meat and dairy products now feature information on where their ingredients came from or where they were produced � the country of origin label, COOL � according to research announced by Food Minister Jim Paice yesterday, 26 May.
UK Slaughter Statistics � May 2011 (27.05.2011)

UK - Cattle, pig and sheep slaughterings were all up according to the latest National Statistics produced by Defra.
Texas Meat Processor Cited over Safety (27.05.2011)

US � The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued four serious and one repeat citation to Sam Kane Beef Processor Inc following an inspection at the company's facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, where multiple safety hazards were found. Proposed penalties total $61,000.
Cargill Appoints News Business Development VP (27.05.2011)

US � Cargill has announced that Sarena Lin has been named corporate vice president, strategy and business development. Lin succeeds Jim Haymaker who will retire after 38 years of service to the company.
EC Authorises New Dutch Pig Carcass Grading Method (27.05.2011)

NETHERLANDS - The European Commission (EC) has authorised a request from the Netherlands to use a third method to assess pig carcasses in future.
Scholarship for Humane Chicken Slaughter Methods (27.05.2011)

Scholarship for Humane Chicken Slaughter Methods UK - The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has awarded its first Research Training Scholarship, commemorating the HSA�s Centenary this year, to Jessica Hopkins of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC).
European Sheepmeat Output to Fall (01.06.2011)

EU - The latest forecast from the European sheepmeat forecast working group points to a slight easing in output for the EU-27 in 2011, writes Peter Duggan, Strategic Information Services, Bord Bia.
Brasil Foods in Share Buy Back Scheme (01.06.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian meat and poultry processor, Brasil Foods is to buy back 4,068,336 shares - 0.466 per cent of the company's capital stock.
EU Pig Prices: Prices About to Increase (01.06.2011)

EU - After the past weeks� price reductions, the European slaughter pig market appears in an increasingly steady way this week.
LDC Profits Down on Rising Turnover (01.06.2011)

FRANCE - French poultry group LDC saw its turnover rise to �2.5547 billion in the 2010/11 financial year compared to �2.0651 billion in the previous year.
Brasil Foods & Dah Chong Hong Set up JV (01.06.2011)

CHINA - Brasil Foods and Dah Chong Hong are to set up a joint venture (JV) for the distribution of Sadia products in China.
Dairy And Meat Export Prices Lift Terms Of Trade (01.06.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Higher dairy and meat export prices lifted the terms of trade to a 37-year high in the March 2011 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today.
Government Must Push Ahead With Retail Legislation (01.06.2011)

IRELAND - Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President John Bryan has renewed his call on the Government to prioritise their Fair Trade legislation, which must rebalance the food supply chain and deliver a return to producers that covers their costs and gives them a living.
World Handling Expert To Speak At EBLEX Event (01.06.2011)

UK - The world�s leading expert on animal handling, Dr Temple Grandin, will be speaking at an exclusive EBLEX workshop in June.
Brazilian Cattle Prices Ease In May (01.06.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian grown steer prices have eased since late April, largely the result of a slightly higher supply of cattle and the difficulty in passing high beef prices through to end users.
CME: Pork Export Demand Exceptionally Strong in Q1 (01.06.2011)

US - Hog futures have been looking for a bottom since early May and there is some hope among producers that the slide in prices may be coming to an end, Steve Meyer and Len Steiner report.
Charles City Poultry Plant to Re-Open (01.06.2011)

IOWA, US - A chicken processing plant in Charles City is to reopen under new ownership � Charles Austin Ltd. and C-Go International Inc.
Ukrainian Pork Exports Show Sharp Rise in 2011 (01.06.2011)

UKRAINE - Ukrainian pork exports show a sharp rise in 2011. Therefore, in the first quarter of 2011 4,300 tonnes of pork were exported and almost the entire amount purchased by Russia, according to Deputy Director General of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation (UAC), A. Yaroslavsky.
Movement of Canadian Cattle and Hogs to Canada (01.06.2011)

CANADA - A US based agricultural economist predicts any changes to Mandatory US Country of Origin Labelling laws will have a minimal effect on the overall movement of live cattle and hogs into the US from Canada, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Pork CRC: Pork on a Health Roll (01.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Potential health benefits offered by pork�s high protein: energy ratio and its low fat content on cardiometabolic health, weight loss and weight management and control of Type 2 diabetes, has now been demonstrated.
LIMA Distributors Gather in Quimper (01.06.2011)

FRANCE - On 10 May 2011 more than 60 attendees representing over 40 distributors coming from the five continents gathered at LIMA for their 4th Agents meeting and to celebrate the 30th Jubilee of the Company founded in 1981.
Study Finds Copper Effective Against E. coli (03.06.2011)

UK - As the World Health Organisation suggests the E. coli outbreak in Germany is a strain never before seen in an outbreak - O104:H4 - laboratory science conducted at the University of Southampton indicates a role for copper in preventing the spread of such infections.
One Ton of Tainted Pork Seized in Bulacan (03.06.2011)

PHILIPPINES - At least a ton of tainted pork was intercepted while it was being brought to the local market in Bulacan province's Marilao town on Thursday night.
New President for Canadian Meat Council (03.06.2011)

New President for Canadian Meat Council CANADA - At the annual meeting last month, Scott Entz was elected as the new President of the Canadian Meat Council.
Russia Bans Brazilian Meat from Three States (03.06.2011)

RUSSIA - The Russian veterinary and food safety body, Rosselkhoznor is to impose tremporary import bans on meat from Brazilian processing plants from three states.
Subsidiary Re-opens After Additive Scandal (03.06.2011)

CHINA - A subsidiary of China's largest meat processor, the Shuanghui Group, reopened on Thursday just two months after a food additive scandal rocked the company.
NPB Comment on USDA's 'My Plate' Food Icon (03.06.2011)

US - The National Pork Board appreciates the United States Department of Agriculture�s (USDA) unveiling of a new food guide icon designed to help make following current dietary recommendations easier.
Freedom Food Accreditation for Sainsbury's Supplier (03.06.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - Ballymena farmer Alistair Bell is set to be the first pork supplier in Northern Ireland to achieve the coveted 'Freedom Food' Farm Assurance.
Iotham Sees Income Fall (03.06.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese meat processor Iotham saw net income fall to ¥479 million over the last year compared to ¥1.293 billion in 2010.
CPP Acquires CP Viet Nam Livestock (03.06.2011)

VIET NAM - C.P. Pokphand (CPP) of China has acquired C.P. Vietnam Livestock Corporation, for HK$4.73 billion.
Maple Leaf Completes C$800 Million Debt Refinancing (03.06.2011)

CANADA - Canadian meat and poultry processor Maple Leaf Foods last month entered into a new four year C$800 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of Canadian, US and international institutions.
Sara Lee Buys Aidells Sausage (03.06.2011)

US � US meat and food processing giant Sara Lee has completed its acquisition of Aidells Sausage, the San Francisco-based premium meats business.
VION Launches 'Put Pork on your Fork' Campaign (03.06.2011)

UK - VION Food Group in the UK has enlisted the help of TV presenter and farmer Jimmy Doherty as the face of its new consumer campaign to encourage people to eat more British Pork.
ANZCO's Waitrose Campaign Showcases NZ Lamb (03.06.2011)

UK - ANZCO Foods, in collaboration with Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and UK partner Waitrose, have conducted a dedicated in-store marketing campaign to promote New Zealand lamb in a fresh and exciting way.
JBS to Keep Exporting to Russia Despite Ban (06.06.2011)

BRAZIL - Following the ban on meat exports to Russia from three Brazilian States last week, meat processor JBS said it was convinced the authorities will work to solve the problem.
Pilgrim's Pride Appoints Chief Financial Officer (06.06.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride has appointed Fabio Sandri as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Smithfield Calls off Take-Over of Campofrio (06.06.2011)

US & SPAIN - Smithfield Foods has announced the termination of negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in Campofrio Food Group.
Broiler Industry Must Lower Supply, Says Cagle's (06.06.2011)

US - Cagle's, Inc. has announced its results for the fiscal year ended 2 April 2011, which included two profitable quarters but a six-month period of high feed prices and flat market prices.
Continued Poor Performance in US Economy (06.06.2011)

US - The US economy continues to perform poorly, reports Ron Plain in his latest weekly Hog Outlook report.
Cooperation to Address Common Challenges (06.06.2011)

US & CANADA - The vice-chair of Manitoba Pork Council suggests collaborative efforts aimed at addressing common challenges are key to helping strengthen relations between the Canadian and US pork industries, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Vendors Convinced to Freeze Pork Prices (08.06.2011)

THAILAND - After convincing pork vendors to freeze their prices at Bt130-Bt135 per kilogram, the Commerce Ministry will soon request prepared-food makers to lower their prices, due to concern over skyrocketing inflation.
Inspections in Voronezh and Volgograd Oblasts (08.06.2011)

RUSSIA - The Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Voronezh and Volgograd Oblasts have carried out 66 inspections this year. The inspections were carried out at the plants where pigs are reared and slaughtered and at plants selling pig products.
Government Develops Modern Slaughterhouses (08.06.2011)

INDIA - The government says the meat and poultry sectors need new investment to the tune of 40 to 50 million rupees (INR) and is currently developing in 10 modern slaughterhouses.
Two New Lean Pork Drugs Detected in Checks (08.06.2011)

CHINA - Two new chemicals with the same function as clenbuterol hydrochloride � an illegal drug used to produce lean pork � were detected in recent food safety checks in Shanghai, local watchdogs said yesterday.
Appeal Court Rules in Favour of New Sunnymel Plant (08.06.2011)

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - A legal hurdle has been cleared for Sunnymel to build an ultra-modern new slaughterhouse at Clair; government approval is expected soon.
Federal Govt Commits to Continue Supply Management (08.06.2011)

CANADA - The country's dairy, poultry and egg farmers welcome the support for supply management.
Food Safety Annual Report Targets Salmonella (08.06.2011)

US - No progress has been made in Salmonella control over the past 15 years, according to the latest annual report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Beef Exports To South Asia Bounce 28 Per Cent In May (08.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China during May surged 28 per cent compared with May 2010, to 12,990 tonnes swt.
CPI for Pork, Aquaculture Products to Rise in May (08.06.2011)

CHINA - China's consumer inflation will increase in May, driven by higher food prices and a lower comparison basis, adding the possibility of an imminent interest rate hike, analysts have said.
Japan and Peru Sign Free Trade Agreement (08.06.2011)

JAPAN & PERU - Last week, Japan and Peru signed a bilateral free trade agreement for farm and marine products such as pork, poultry and squid.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Colombia (08.06.2011)

COLOMBIA - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at Colombia Free Trade Agreements.
NPPC Declines Further Involvement in M-COOL Debate (08.06.2011)

US - The US-based National Pork Producers Council says it plans to stay out of the debate over Mandatory US Country of Origin Labelling as the issue moves through the World Trade Organization dispute settlement process, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Temperton Report Examines Future of Turkey Meat (08.06.2011)

UK - On 6 June, Harper Adams University College was delighted to host the 2011 Temperton Fellowship Research Report presentation, with 19th Temperton Fellow, Richard Hutchinson.
WPX 2011: Concerns Raised over Water Quality Restrictions (08.06.2011)

US - The US pig industry is to fight unwarranted attempts by the Environment Protection Agency and environmental lobbyists to force unfair restrictions on producers over water quality regulations and manure management.
WPX 2011: Checkoff Announces New Promotional Funds (08.06.2011)

US - Pork Checkoff has announced additional funding of $5 million to take the current pig meat industry advertising campaign through into the autumn.
WPX 2011: Fresh Call to Implement FTAs (08.06.2011)

US - The National Pork Producers Council has renewed it call for free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia to be ratified immediately, writes ThePigSite editor in chief Chris Harris.
Zhongpin to Build New Pork Plant in Hebei Province (10.06.2011)

CHINA - Zhongpin Inc. yesterday announced that it will further expand into north China by building a new production facility in Tangshan city, Hebei province, east of Beijing.
WPX 2011: Renewed Call for Rethink on GIPSA Rule (10.06.2011)

US - If the new Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rules in the US farm bill come into force they could see the pig industry shrink by two per cent.
WPX 2011: Tough Times Ahead on Pig Markets (10.06.2011)

US - The US pig industry is seeing a period where buying grain and selling hogs on the cash markets are seeing producers lose money.
WPX 2011: Producers Can Track their Carbon Footprint (10.06.2011)

US - US Pork producers in the US can now calculated their carbon footprint, thanks to a new computer programme launched by the National Pork Products Council at World Pork Expo, writes Carla Wright for TheMeatSite.
WPX 2011: Concerns Rising for Feed Shortages (10.06.2011)

US - Concerns are rising that the US could suffer a shortage of corn for feed this year as the growing areas have been hit by both drought and floods, writes TheMeatSite editor in chief Chris Harris.
Cherrybro Overcomes Challenges to Reach No. 3 (10.06.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - A profile of Cherrybro and how it has overcome a number of challenges to become the country's No. 3 poultry company.
Allen Family Foods Files for Bankruptcy Protection (10.06.2011)

DELAWARE, US - Poultry company, Allen Family Foods, Inc., announced yesterday, 9 June, that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the intention to sell substantially all of its assets, possibly to Mountaire Farms, through its affiliate, Seaford Milling Company.
The Prince Consort Honours Danish Crown (10.06.2011)

US - HRH Prince Henrik�s medal of honour will be awarded to Danish Crown USA, Inc.
Join the Fun at the Children's Cookery Theatre (10.06.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - More than 1000 children will get a hands-on opportunity to cook simple, healthy and nutritious dishes including beef, pork and lamb at this year�s Royal Highland Show.
MLA and LiveCorp Criticised Over Animal Welfare (10.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The head of Australia's biggest cattle company says he wants animal welfare problems in Indonesian abattoirs fixed as quickly as possible.
Book on Sustainable Beef Wins Prestigious Award (10.06.2011)

US - Deborah Krasner's sustainable beef book, Good Meat: The Complete Guide to Sourcing and Cooking Sustainable Beef won the esteemed Food Matters International Association of Culinary Professionals award.
Weekly Australian Cattle Summary (10.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - This report is a collection of weekly cattle price summaries from each Australian state by the Meat & Livestock Australia.
Local Cattle and Sheep Supply Tight in May (10.06.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The latest cattle and sheep slaughter figures from DARD show that during the month of May, the availability of stock for slaughter at the local plants remained tight and slaughterings were lower than May 2010.
FSA Board Advises on Increase in BSE Testing Age (10.06.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has advised Ministers that it would be acceptable to increase the age at which BSE tests are carried out on healthy cattle slaughtered for human consumption.
Arla and Milko Discuss Merger (10.06.2011)

SWEDEN - Arla has announced a proposed merger with Milko, as the result of the latter's critical financial situation.
Ham Hits the Heights (13.06.2011)

UK - Latest figures show that ham has overtaken cheese as the number one sandwich filling.
Cargill Invests in its Korat Complex (13.06.2011)

THAILAND - Cargill Meats Thailand has announced it is expanding its integrated poultry processing operations in Thailand.
Nadeau Fights Appeal Court Verdict (13.06.2011)

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Nadeau Poultry is calling on New Brunswick government to fulfil its regulatory role and restore stability to chicken processing industry.
April Beef, Pork Exports Lower, But Remain Strong (13.06.2011)

US - US pork and beef exports slowed slightly in April when compared to the all-time record highs of the previous month, but still performed well above last year�s pace.
Canada-US Pork Industry Challenges Similar (13.06.2011)

CANADA & US - According to Bruce Cochrane, the chair of Manitoba Pork Council says there's a growing realisation that the challenges faced by pork producers on both sides of the Canada US border are the same.
Little Change in Cash Hog Prices Last Week (13.06.2011)

US - USDA's June production and price forecast is for fewer corn acres and a higher price than their May forecast, writes Ron Plain.
Consumers Must Expect Chicken Price Hike (13.06.2011)

BARBADOS - The industry has warned that rising feed costs will push up the prices of chickens to consumers.
Mixed Picture for Future Production (13.06.2011)

ITALY - Prospects for poultry, wheat and maize production to 2015 are expected to be above-average, according to a new market report, while conditions should improve for the country's dairy farmers.
Kim Matthews Appointed Head Of Eblex R&D (13.06.2011)

UK - Kim Matthews has been appointed head of research and development for EBLEX, with immediate effect.
Concern over New Meat Labelling Rules (13.06.2011)

CHINA - China's new meat labelling rules could have an adverse effect on pork exports from the US.
Wide Range of Attractions at MEATUP (13.06.2011)

UK - The new MEATUP trade show that has attracted more than 100 exhibitors from across the meat industry will include three free workshops in the exhibition theatre.
West Country PGI Consultation Launched (15.06.2011)

UK - A consultation kicked off this week into plans for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for beef and lamb from the West Country.
EU Pig Prices: Markets Steady after Public Holidays (15.06.2011)

EU - On a nationwide basis, the European slaughter pig market proves to be on an exceptionally steady level.
Consumers Turn Away from Poultry (15.06.2011)

THAILAND - Sales of fresh poultry have dropped following investigations about contaminated poultry at markets.
Three Pork Products Recalled; Producer Charged (15.06.2011)

MALAYSIA - Three smoked pork (bak kwa) products have been recalled after tests found they have too much nitrate, a preservative that can cause cancer if consumed excessively, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Imported Beef Consumption Lifts In Japan (15.06.2011)

JAPAN - Consumption of imported beef in Japan during April increased 21 per cent year-on-year, to 51,864 tonnes (boneless equivalent) - the highest monthly volume since July 2005.
Rapid Test Developed For E. Coli Bacteria (15.06.2011)

US - Preliminary tests by scientists at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Center for Food Safety and a federal agency have confirmed that a technology developed by the centre's industry collaborator, Litmus Rapid-B LLC (LRB), will provide a significant improvement over current conventional methods for detecting pathogenic E. coli bacteria.
Antibiotic Resistance in E.coli Bacteria (17.06.2011)

EU - E.coli bacteria is more likely to develop resistance after exposure to low levels of antibiotics according to a new study in Microbial Drug Resistance
Zhongpin Elects Prof Xiaosong Hu as Independent Director (17.06.2011)

CHINA - Leading meat and food processing company in China, Zhongpin's Board of Directors has elected Xiaosong Hu as a Director.
Scots Back BPEX �Pigs Are Still Worth It� Campaign (17.06.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland has warmly welcomed a fantastic new recipe booklet, 'Choose It and Use It' that features celebrity chefs encouraging consumers to see the versatility in cooking with British pork.
Mexico Considers Changes to Residue Limits (17.06.2011)

MEXICO - The Government of Mexico is accepting comments for a proposed rule regarding maximum residues of veterinary products and other chemicals in animal products.
GIPSA Rule on Hold (17.06.2011)

US - Livestock and poultry organisations have praised House lawmakers for approving an agriculture funding bill that prevents the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from finalising its proposed regulation on livestock and poultry marketing contracts.
Brasil Foods Ready to Negotiate (17.06.2011)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods has made big gains on speculation of an anti-trust deal.
Halal Plant Proposed in Princess Anne (17.06.2011)

MARYLAND, US - A company that plans to process chickens for a growing Muslim market has purchased a vacant building in the Princess Anne Industrial Park.
Farmers Attack Lamb Prices (17.06.2011)

IRELAND - Irish farmers have hit out at the sustained attack on lamb prices by the factories over the last three weeks , which they say is sending a very negative signal to sheep farmers.
Conference to Prepare for End to Pig Castration (17.06.2011)

NETHERLANDS - A three-day conference entitled 'Boars heading for 2018' will be held in Amsterdam, starting on 30 November 2011.
CME: Low Economic Growth Will Affect Markets (17.06.2011)

US - With the uncertainties over the EU, the agricultural and broader commodity markets are expected to suffer, write Len Steiner and Steve Meyer.
Global Beef Supply Getting More Scarce (17.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The supply of beef is falling around the world and prices are set to remain high.
Fifth Quarter Exports Boost NZ Agriculture (20.06.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Exports of red meat �co-products� � such as edible offals, casings, pelts and rendered products, tallows and meat meal � offer increasingly important market diversity for New Zealand agriculture and in 2010 contributed $1 billion to the country�s sheep and beef sectors, according to a new industry report.
Australian Pork Favoured in Singapore (20.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Pork from Australia is the top choice in Singapore.
Arla in Merger Talks with Milko (20.06.2011)

SWEDEN - Swedish dairy companies Arla Foods and Milko have announced that they are in discussions over the terms of a merger in a move taken as a result of Milko�s deteriorating financial position, according to John Keane, Manager, Bord Bia Milan.
Export Demand Driving Spanish Halal Food Sector (20.06.2011)

SPAIN - Western Europe�s Muslim population has exploded from less than 250,000 to between 15 and 20 million currently, according to Cecilia Ruiz, Manager, Bord Bia Madrid.
Saha Invests to Meet Strong Demand for Thai Chicken (20.06.2011)

THAILAND - Saha Farms has announced plans to expand to meet soaring export demand for Thai chicken.
Alliance Group's Campaign Supports NZ Lamb (20.06.2011)

UK - From March through to the end of May, Alliance Group Ltd, in conjunction with Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), conducted a marketing campaign for major UK retailer Sainsbury�s to promote New Zealand lamb.
European Talks to Safeguard Beef Sector (20.06.2011)

EU - The British National Farmers Union has taken part in high level talks to resolve market volatilities within the EU beef sector.
State Help for Those Affected by Allen's Bankruptcy (20.06.2011)

MARYLAND, US - The State of Maryland is to assist workers and businesses impacted by the bankruptcy of poultry firm, Allen Family Foods.
Larger, Modern Farms Contribute to Output Growth (20.06.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Chicken meat and egg production are showing strong volume growth, according to the latest statistics.
Swift Beef Company Pays $1.3mn over Pollution (20.06.2011)

US � Swift Beef Company, a subsidiary of JBS S.A, the world�s largest beef producer, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to the United States and state of Nebraska to settle alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act and Nebraska state law at its Grand Island, Nebraska, beef processing plant, the US Department of Justice and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
Senators Urge Lifting of Russian Trade Block (20.06.2011)

US � Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, with Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska and 26 other senators, is urging the top US trade official to work to lift Russian trade barriers to US pork products.
Imports of US Pork Jump (20.06.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Imports of US pork and beef rose at a far faster pace than those of other overseas meat products this year.
Senate Vote Brings Some Relief (20.06.2011)

US - The Senate vote last week to end the tax credit for blending ethanol with gasoline and the tariff on importing ethanol has the potential to give the livestock industry some relief from record high feed costs, writes Ron Plain.
Processor Accused of Selling Hearts in Ground Beef (22.06.2011)

US � the St. Louis Attorney General Chris Koster has filed a lawsuit to stop a local meat processor from selling meat products that he alleges have been intentionally mislabelled and contain animal organs not allowed by state and federal law.
EU Beef Imports Down (22.06.2011)

AUSTRALIA - EU beef imports during the nine months to March were down 13 per cent year-on-year to 139,654 tonnes swt, with an average import price rise of 23 per cent to US$9,265/tonne.
Export Revenues Up but Margins Still Tight (22.06.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish processors saw their total turnover increase by 15 per cent year-on-year during 2010 to around £930 million, boosted by a 40 per cent revenue increase in exports during the year.
Catfish Processing Down 35 Per Cent (22.06.2011)

US - The latest report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shows that farm-raised catfish processed during May 2011 reached 24.7 million pounds round weight, down 35 per cent from May 2010.
Illinois Firm Recalls Sausage Products (22.06.2011)

US � Chicago Boxed Beef Distributors is recalling approximately 3,200 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat sausage products that were not handled in a manner to prevent cross contamination between raw and ready-to-eat products.
Dangerous Eggs Enter Bulgarian Food Market (22.06.2011)

BULGARIA - Agriculture minister Miroslav Naidenov said that Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency had found potentially dangerous eggs on the market, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) reported today.
USDA Chicken and Eggs Report - June 2011 (22.06.2011)

US - United States egg production totalled 7.78 billion during May 2011, up one per cent from last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in their monthly Chickens and Eggs report.
No Antimicrobial Resistance Fears in NZ (24.06.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has shown no human health implications from antimicrobial resistance in the country's food-producing animals and fresh produce. Antibiotic sales have also risen in the latest data (for 2008/09).
Opportunity Knocks for UK Beef and Sheep Exports (24.06.2011)

UK - The UK beef and sheep sector will continue to see strong export growth for the foreseeable future, as economic forces and access to new markets create significant opportunities for the industry.
UK Slaughter Statistics - June 2011 (24.06.2011)

UK - Both cattle and pig slaughterings in the UK rose in May according to teh latest National Statistics produced by Defra on UK slaughterings of cattle, sheep and pigs.
Brazil's Pork Exports Rose Again in Value (24.06.2011)

BRAZIL - Pork export volume in April was marginally more than in the same month of the previous year but the value of those exports was 10 per cent higher in US dollar terms.
Fredom Food Accreditation for Sainsbury Supplier (24.06.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - Ballymena farmer Alistair Bell is set to be the first pork supplier in Northern Ireland to achieve the coveted 'Freedom Food' Farm Assurance.
USDA Grants to Reduce Food-Borne Illnesses (24.06.2011)

US � The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded research, education and extension grants to 24 institutions to reduce food-borne illnesses and deaths from microbial contamination.
Ukraine's Meat Production Forecast to Grow in 2011 (24.06.2011)

UKRAINE - A reduction in the profitability of the production of all types of meat, which is expected this year due to a significant rise in the price of feed, will trigger a slowdown in the pace of production growth and a further redistribution of the market.
Chicken Sales Receive a Boost (24.06.2011)

BOTSWANA - Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Botswana has boosted chicken and poultry sales as buyers shy away from beef.
NDRC: Inflation Under Control Despite Concern (24.06.2011)

CHINA - Inflation in June may exceed last month's 34-month high but will be under control in the second half of the year, the nation's top planning agency said, despite concern over rising pork prices and a drop in grain production following drought and flooding.
CME: Highlights of Latest Cold Storage Report (24.06.2011)

US - USDA�s monthly Cold Storage report, released Wednesday, 22 June, shows significantly larger stocks of frozen meat and poultry in US cold storage facilities relative to one year ago and modest increases in inventories versus one month ago, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Perdue Restructures to Grow (24.06.2011)

US - A recent acquisition has brought to light a change in the structure of Perdue.
George's Agrees to Invest in Harrisonburg Plant (24.06.2011)

US - The Justice Department has reached agreement with George's, which requires the company to make important capital improvements at its poultry processing facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
US Imported Beef Prices Bucking The Trend (24.06.2011)

US - Imported lean manufacturing beef prices in the US have softened approximately 30¢ since April, which is contrary to the seasonal trend, whereby prices tend to increase leading into the Memorial Day holiday and summer 'grilling' season.
US Compliance with International Trade Obligations (24.06.2011)

US - According to Bruce Cochrane, the National Pork Producers Council says, if the WTO rules against the United States on Mandatory COOL, it will urge the US government to come into compliance with its international trade obligations.
ConAgra Foods Reports Strong Growth (24.06.2011)

US - ConAgra Foods, one of North America�s leading packaged food companies, has reported strong comparable fourth quarter EPS growth and strong operating cash flows in 2011.
G20: Ministers Agree To Fight Volatility Of Ag Prices (24.06.2011)

GENERAL - At the G20 Farm Ministers meeting, 20 of the most powerful economies in the world have agreed an action plan to fight against the volatility of agricultural prices.
New BSE Testing Age Common Sense (27.06.2011)

UK - News that the age of BSE testing has been raised from 48 months to 72 months has been welcomed as a common sense move by the British National Farmers' Union.
New Powers for Groceries Adjudicator (27.06.2011)

UK - The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee has moved to give the groceries code adjudicator new powers to combat the �climate of fear� that exists in the groceries supply chain.
Pilgrim's Pride Reaches Agreement with Banks (27.06.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced that it has completed an agreement with its bank group to amend the financial covenants in its credit facility, effective on 23 June.
Commercial Red Meat Production Up from Last Year (27.06.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the US totaled 3.91 billion pounds in May, up five per cent from the 3.73 billion pounds produced in May 2010, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Premier's Visit Boosts Poultry & Pork Exports to China (27.06.2011)

UK - Britain and China are expected to announce business deals worth £1 billion ($1.60 billion) today, including increased exports of British poultry and pork to China.
Korean Govt to Introduce Pork Tracking System (27.06.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Korea aims to introduce a tracking system for all pork sold on the local market starting in 2014 to make it easier to recall substandard products, the government said yesterday.
Call for End to Law on Live Transport & Trade (27.06.2011)

EGYPT - Poultry traders are protesting against a law banning the trade and transport of live poultry.
Scottish Secretary Updated on Red Meat Industry (27.06.2011)

SCOTLAND - During a visit to the Royal Highland Show at the weekend Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore, met with leading representatives of the Scottish red meat industry.
QMS Launches Perfect Roasts and Steaks App (27.06.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Quality Meat Scotland unveiled an innovative new cooking "app" on Friday, 24 June, at the Royal Highland Show.
Cattle Outlook: Fed Prices On The Rise (27.06.2011)

US - Fed cattle prices were higher for the second week in a row. The 5-area daily weighted average price for slaughter steers sold through Thursday of this week on a live weight basis was $112.17/cwt, up $2.86 from last week.
S Korea Reopens Markets To Canadian Beef (29.06.2011)

CANADA & SOUTH KOREA - Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast have announced a breakthrough in restoring long-awaited access to the lucrative South Korean beef market.
Pork Prices Continue to Rise; Producers' Shares Slide (29.06.2011)

CHINA - In China nowadays, it appears to be pigs rather than bulls that touch the nerves of the markets.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Timor-Leste (29.06.2011)

TIMOR-LESTE - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's looks at the poultry situation in Timor-Leste.
Philippines� Beef Imports Surge In May (29.06.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Total beef imports into the Philippines during May increased by 12 per cent compared with the same period last year, to 9,396 tonnes.
DA Shelves SRP, Import Orders for Chicken (29.06.2011)

PHILIPPINES - The Department of Agriculture has shelved a proposal to set suggested retail prices (SRP) for dressed chicken. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala also said the DA will not issue, at least until 31 December, any import order for chicken because the country has ample supply.
French Food Group Praises Quality Standard (29.06.2011)

UK - Beef produced under the Quality Standard scheme has been praised by the esteemed French �Rosbifs Club� during a three-day visit to England.
New Strategic Framework on Food Security (29.06.2011)

GLOBAL - The European Commission (EC), FAO, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a new Strategic Framework of Cooperation to increase the capacity of the international community to deliver effective, coordinated, timely and sustainable support to food security and nutrition in Rome this week.
All Meat to be COOL (29.06.2011)

UK - Compassion in World Farming,has welcomed a new piece of legislation that will make it compulsory to label the country of origin for all fresh pork, lamb and poultry meat.
California Non-Ambulatory Appeal to Supreme Court (29.06.2011)

US - The US Supreme Court is to review a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in a National Meat Association (NMA)-American Meat Institute (AMI) lawsuit challenging a California law that bans the slaughter of non-ambulatory livestock of all species.
Sharp Increase in Tuna Exports (01.07.2011)

VIET NAM - According to Vietnamese Customs, during the first four months of 2011, exports of tuna reported 31,000 metric tons (MT), worth US$148 million � up nearly 16 per cent in volume and 36.5 per cent in value on those of the same period of last year.
China Urged to Adopt Holistic Approach on Food Safety (01.07.2011)

CHINA - China must adopt a holistic approach to addressing food safety challenges connected to the risk of contracting infectious diseases from contact with animals, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Livestock Rule Exceeds $100M Threshold (01.07.2011)

US - USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber was peppered with questions and frustrated comments from the members of the Senate Agriculture Committee during a hearing yesterday on the state of the US livestock industry.
Open Day Focuses on Dairy Bull Beef Production (01.07.2011)

IRELAND - Set against the backdrop of milk quota removal in 2015,the Dawn Teagasc - Open Day is designed for all commercial beef farmers interested in maximising the potential of beef from the dairy herd.
JBS USA Completes Debt Rebalancing (01.07.2011)

US - Brazilian beef processor JBS SA's subsidiary JBS USA has priced its Asset Based Loan (ABL) at $850 million and an interest rate of LIBOR + 1.75 per cent annually, with a five year maturity.
No Growth Promotants in Aussie Pork, Says Coles (04.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Coles supermarket has ordered its fresh pork suppliers to not use a chemical in pig feed called Paylean.
Bird Flu in Europe Threatens Exports to Russia (04.07.2011)

RUSSIA - Russia may ban live poultry imports from Europe following several report outbreaks of low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI).
Poultry Industry Set to Continue Growth (04.07.2011)

INDIA - The growth trend in domestic poultry industry is likely to continue this decade, according to a new market report.
New Pathogen Standards for Poultry Processors (04.07.2011)

US - New pathogen standards for poultry processors took effect last Friday, 1 July.
DA to Meet with Chicken and Pork Producers (04.07.2011)

PHILIPPINES - The Department of Agriculture will meet this week with chicken and pork producers to ensure sufficient supply of meat products.
Latest BPEX Report Shows Pork Growth Continues (04.07.2011)

UK - The latest BPEX quarterly report on the market for pork and pork products shows overall household expenditure was down, mostly due to promotions by retailers.
Crawford Appointed as Chairman of Maple Leaf (04.07.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Purdy Crawford Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, effective 22 June 2011.
Tests Reveal Illegal Additive in Pig Feed (04.07.2011)

VIET NAM - A banned feed additive, salbutamol, has been found in pig feeds.
New Hope in Battle against Salmonella in Poultry (04.07.2011)

UK - Bdellovibrio, described as a �living antibiotic�, has been found to be effective against Salmonella and safe when ingested by chickens in trials at Nottingham University.
EU Amends Japanese Food and Feed Imports Rules (04.07.2011)

EU - The European Commission has added Shizuoka to, and removed Niigata and Yamagata from, the list of 13 prefectures of Japan, for which special measures on the imports of feed and food apply.
North Queensland Beef Processing Plant Proposed (04.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Queensland Government is to investigate the commercial viability of a meat processing facility in North Queensland.
Expectations for Financial Managers Addressed (04.07.2011)

US - Bill Lovette, CEO and President of Pilgrim's Pride, addressed financial managers at the 2011 USPoultry Financial Management Seminar, giving �A CEO's Perspective of Financial Management�.
NFU Scotland Questions Tesco on Pigs at AGM (04.07.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland attended the Tesco AGM on Friday, 1 July, to urge the retailer to recognise the true cost of the high health, quality and welfare standards demanded of British pig farmers.
Significant Growth Anticipated For UK Dairy Market (04.07.2011)

UK - According to Dairy Markets, the UK dairy market is forecast to grow by 43 per cent to �14.6 billion by 2014 from the results of a recent report compiled by Datamonitor. The categories such as cheese, spreadable fats and the chilled desserts are expected to enjoy the strongest growth, according to a report from Bord Bia.
Brazilian Cattle Slaughter Steady (04.07.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian cattle slaughter during the nine months to March was relatively steady, at 21.7 million head, only 0.3 per cent below the corresponding period in 2009-10.
Changes To Cattle BSE Testing Welcomed (04.07.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Agriculture Minister Michelle O�Neill and Health Minister Edwin Poots have welcomed Executive agreement to increase the minimum age for BSE testing of healthy cattle slaughtered for human consumption in the north.
Red Meat Strategy Coordinating Group Appointed (06.07.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Following widespread support for the themes and direction of the recently released Red Meat Sector Strategy (RMSS), the focus has now moved to implementation and adoption of the plan to secure the long term profitability of the sheep and beef sector.
Growth Promoter Debates Could Undermine SPS Agreements (06.07.2011)

GLOBAL - Fears are rising among World Trade Organization members that the failure of Codex Alimentarius to come to a decision over potentially safe levels of the beta-agonist Ractopamine residues in meat could undermine the whole system of setting global sanitary and phytosanitary standards.
Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination (06.07.2011)

SOUTH CAROLINA, US - A South Carolina Company is recalling approximately 18,416 pounds of boneless, fully cooked ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Profits down at Davachi Broiler (06.07.2011)

AZERBAIJAN - The country's top poultry producer has announced a decline in profits and dividends.
�37.6m EU support for Agricultural Promotion (06.07.2011)

EU - Meat products from Germany, Poland and the UK are among programmes that are to receive aid from the European Commission for promotional activities.
China's Pork Prices Up 3.4 Per Cent Last Week (06.07.2011)

CHINA - Pork prices rose 3.4 per cent week-on-week in the week ended 3 July, after an increase of 4.5 per cent the previous week, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday.
Call for Meat Industry Review (06.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - A beef processor from New South Wales has called for a restructuring of the Australian meat industry.
Zhongpin in Share Buy-back Programme (06.07.2011)

CHINA - Chinese meat and food processing company, Zhongpin, has approved a stock repurchase programme of up to $10 million of its outstanding stock over the next 12 months.
Melamine-Tainted Feeds Used at Chinese Pig Farms (06.07.2011)

CHINA - Chinese authorities have reportedly caught some farmers in China giving their pigs melamine-tainted feed.
AFB Comment on Memorandum on Mexican Trucks (08.07.2011)

US - The American Farm Bureau has welcomed the agreement between Mexico and the United States bringing an end to the long-running dispute over Mexican truck access north of the border.
MEP's Decision on Animal Proteins Welcomed (08.07.2011)

SCOTLAND - The European Parliament's decision to support EU Commission proposals to relax the rules that permit the use of animal protein in animal feed has been welcomed by NFU Scotland.
A Crystal Ball Peek into Salami (08.07.2011)

DENMARK - With the help of advanced technology to measure water distribution, researchers at Aarhus University have achieved results indicating that it is possible to predict bacterial growth in certain foodstuffs.
Beef NZ Promotes Trade Opportunities With Japan (08.07.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen is part of the New Zealand delegation attending the Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum in Tokyo next week, working to strengthen the business relationship between the two countries.
NFUS Welcomes COOL Decision from MEPs (08.07.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - MEPs this week adopted new rules that will see mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) extended to include fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
FDA Stops Veal Traders over Illegal Residues (08.07.2011)

US - The US Food and Drug Administration has taken action against John C. Virtue of Virtue Calves and Shannon L. Virtue for selling veal calves that contain illegal drug residues.
EU Must Maintain Strict BSE Controls (08.07.2011)

EUROPEAN UNION - The sharp fall in bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) cases in the EU must not lead to a slackening of surveillance, say MEPs in a resolution passed on Wednesday.
New Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter (11.07.2011)

US - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 31-11: New Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in Chilled Carcasses at Young Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Establishments.
KFC Chooses Chief Chicken Officer (11.07.2011)

US - KFC has selected KFC cook, Aaron Person, of Orlando, Florida as the company's first-ever Chief Chicken Officer, a newly created position designed to serve as the spokesman for the roll-out of the restaurant chain's new Cook Certification Program.
Return to Feeding Animal Protein on its Way? (11.07.2011)

EU - The European Parliament says the EU must maintain strict controls to prevent BSE but it has opened the possibility of allowing animal protein from poultry to be fed to pigs and vice versa.
Companies Sign Up for Anuga FoodTec (11.07.2011)

GERMANY - More than 100 top meat and food processing industry suppliers have already confirmed they will participate Anuga FoodTec 2012.
Pork Prices Predicted to Stabilise as Inventory Rises (11.07.2011)

CHINA - A senior government official in charge of animal husbandry with the Ministry of Agriculture predicated Sunday that pork prices will gradually stabilize in July or August as farmers increase their live pig stocks.
Cattle Outlook: Economy Affects Meat Demand (11.07.2011)

US - The US unemployment rate rose for the third consecutive month reaching 9.2 per cent in June, writes Ron Plain, from the University of Missouri.
Turkish Beef Import Tariffs Increase (11.07.2011)

TURKEY - The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture recently announced another increase in beef import tariffs, according to Peter Duggan from the Strategic Information Services at Bord Bia-Irish Food Board.
Pig Meat Exports Up (11.07.2011)

EU - Pig meat exports offer ray of light, according to David Owens from the Meat Division of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.
Mobile Meat Processing Unit Granted USDA Inspection (11.07.2011)

US - Nebraska Environmental Action Coalition's Mobile Meat Processing Unit has been given a grant of inspection by the USDA at a Kansas ranch.
China Yurun Food Sees Higher H1 Net Profit (11.07.2011)

CHINA - China Yurun Food Group Ltd said earlier today it expected to record significant increases in turnover and net profit for the six months ended in June from the same period a year ago.
Sows Slaughter Up Compared to 12 Months Ago (11.07.2011)

US - The US unemployment rate rose for the third consecutive month reaching 9.2 per cent in June. Non-farm payroll increased by only 18,000 during the month. This is obviously not good news for the economy, or for meat demand, writes Ron Plain.
Chilean Beef Import Prices Rise (13.07.2011)

CHILE - Chilean beef imports during the period July to June in 2010-11 remained relatively stable, rising three per cent year-on-year to 128,658 tonnes swt (ODEPA).
South Korean Meat Imports Higher (13.07.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - As the result of the recent foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, the country's imports of pork and beef were up significnalty in the first half of this year.
Australian Market Throughput Drops Off (13.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - National cattle throughput at MLA's NLRS reported markets slipped back by 24 per cent on last week, while supply is around 12 per cent lower year-on-year.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Italy (13.07.2011)

ITALY - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's looks at the industry in Italy.
Codex Fails To Adopt Science-Based Standards (13.07.2011)

US - National Cattlemen�s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Veterinarian Elizabeth Parker said it is extremely disappointing that the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the internationally food safety standard setting organisation under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, failed to act on the adoption of science-based standards for ractopamine, a feed additive used to promote leanness in pork and beef.
Organic Farming Welfare Claims Judged Misleading (13.07.2011)

UK - A magazine advertisement that maintained that organically farmed animals were reared in better welfare conditions than non-organically reared animals has been ruled misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonotic Bacteria (13.07.2011)

EU - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their first joint report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food.
Pork Cooking Temperature Could Boost Demand (13.07.2011)

US - The National Pork Board's Vice President of Science and Technology is confident the US Department of Agriculture's reduction in the recommended end point cooking temperature for pork will improve consumer satisfaction and lead to increased sales of pork, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Jimmy Doherty Champions Scottish Pork Production (13.07.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - TV presenter and pig farmer Jimmy Doherty visited an Angus pig farm today (Tuesday, 12 July) during a trip north of the border to learn more about the Scottish pork industry, the trip was part of VION Food Group�s Put Pork On Your Fork campaign.
Pilot Scheme Converts Feathers to Feed (13.07.2011)

THAILAND - Poultry company, Betagro, is looking into using enyzmes to process feather meal into a feed ingredient.
Record Beef Exports To South Asia In 2010-11 (15.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China during 2010-11 increased four year-on-year, to a new record of 136,360 tonnes swt.
Processor Needs to Invest in Wastewater System (15.07.2011)

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA - A poultry processor has been given a temporary reprieve over a wastewater issue.
Controlling Boar Taint in Pork (15.07.2011)

UK - Advice on controlling boar taint in pork has just been published as part of BPEX�s Target Pork Quality factsheet series.
Meat and Poultry Industry Fundamentals Diverge (15.07.2011)

US - The outlook for the beef and pork segments of the country's meat industry remains favourable but the chicken industry has been generating losses since the end of 2010, according to a new market report.
Contaminated Beef Sold To Consumers (15.07.2011)

JAPAN - A total of 438 kilograms of beef from six cows contaminated with radioactive materials from a farm in Minami-Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, could have ended up reaching consumers in eight prefectures, the Tokyo metropolitan government said earlier this week.
Downward Trend in Foodborne Disease Continues (15.07.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is well on track to meet its aim of reducing illness among New Zealanders caused by major foodborne diseases, according to a government report.
CME: Exports Grow as US Fills Demand (15.07.2011)

US - Beef, pork and broiler exports continued to climb in May as international buyers increasingly turn to the US to fill ever growing demand, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
2 Sisters Storteboom Expand in Netherlands (15.07.2011)

NETHERTLANDS - 2 Sisters Storteboom has announced two separate agreements which will expand its position in the Netherlands.
Non-Executive Chairman Appointed by 2 Sisters (18.07.2011)

UK - 2 Sisters Food Group has appointed Charles Allen as Non-Executive Chairman.
June Pork Exports Jump in Volume and Value (18.07.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian pork export volume in June was more than 12 per cent higher than in the same month of the previous year and the value of those exports was almost 30 per cent higher in US dollar terms.
May Pork Imports Down 1.2 Per Cent (18.07.2011)

US - US pork exports during May were up 12.7 per cent compared to a year earlier, writes Ron Plain.
Canada Supports Meat Processing Innovation (18.07.2011)

CANADA - Canadian authorities are to hand out more than C$8 million for three new projects that will help improve meat processing facilities and increase profitability for the entire livestock sector.
Producers Concerned as Pork Prices Surge (18.07.2011)

CHINA - Chinese pig farmers said they were concerned about the recent surge in pork prices, citing fears that the current boom might prompt vast profit-driven expansion and lead to price plunge.
Beef Products, Inc. Leads Food Safety Advances (18.07.2011)

US - Beef Products, Inc. (BPI), the world's leading producer of lean beef, has announced that the company is expanding its industry-leading food safety programme by testing for an additional six pathogenic forms of E. coli.
Worker Killed in Meat Grinder (18.07.2011)

US - The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reported to be investigating an accident where a meat plant worker died after falling into a meat grinding machine.
Pilgrim's Pride Cited over Combustible Dust (18.07.2011)

US � Poultry processor Pilgrim's Pride has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for six safety violations following a March inspection at its plant in Enterprise, Alabama.
Processor Accused of Employment Discrimination (18.07.2011)

US � The US Justice Department last week filed a lawsuit against Mar-Jac Poultry Inc., a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, alleging that Mar-Jac requires all newly hired non-US citizens to present documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security in order to secure their jobs.
Spain Promotes Meat as Natural Source of Energy (18.07.2011)

SPAIN - An initiative progressed by AECOC�s Meat Committee has led to the Spanish meat industry coming together to create a logo that promotes the image and consumption of meat among Spanish consumers, using the slogan �Meat, Natural Energy�, according to Cecilia Ruiz, Manager at the Madrid Office of Bord Bia-Irish Food Board.
Lactalis Secures Majority Stake in Parmalat (18.07.2011)

ITALY - The French dairy group Lactalis has secured 83.3 per cent of the Italian dairy company Parmalat Spa following a buyout that was completed on 8 July.
Government Ensures Chicken Supply (18.07.2011)

MALAYSIA - The Deputy Prime Minister has set up a system to monitor prices and ensure the chicken supply prior to the festive season.
Venky's Invests in Expansion (18.07.2011)

INDIA - Venky's India has announced it is to invest more than 1 billion rupees (INR) for expansion.
Call for More Campylobacter Control (18.07.2011)

IRELAND - A new scientific report outlines practical recommendations to reduce the incidence of Campylobacter in poultry and consumers.
New Foodborne Bacteria Test to Cut Food Waste (18.07.2011)

UK - Scientists from the University of Aberystwyth have unveiled a new weapon in the battle against food poisoning.
Higher Slaughter Capacity, Value-added Processing (18.07.2011)

CANADA - Improvements planned for the Neepawa, Manitoba based Hylife Foods hog slaughtering plant will allow expanded slaughter capacity and additional value added processing, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Board Changes and Acquisitions at AgFeed (18.07.2011)

US & CHINA - AgFeed Industries, Inc. has announced a new Board appointment, executive changes and acquisitions agreements in the further processing sector.
Gainco Launches New Website (18.07.2011)

US - Manufacturer of yield management systems for meat and poultry processors, Gainco, has launched a new corporate website.
Registration is Open for IPC Meeting (20.07.2011)

GLOBAL - The International Poultry Council (IPC) will hold its next meeting in Africa, for the first time. The meeting take place in Livingstone in Zambia on 16 to 20 October 2011.
Pork Price Growth Down; Fish, Poultry, Beef Rates Up (20.07.2011)

CHINA - China's pork prices rose 0.2 per cent for the week ending 17 July from the previous week, but the price growth fell by 2.1 percentage points, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced Monday (18 July).
Potential Co-product Values Increase (20.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Potential co-product values in Australia for a grassfed prime steer (average 274 kg cwt) increased 10 per cent year-on-year in June, averaging $180.98/head, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
Canada and Ontario Investing in Traceability Projects (20.07.2011)

CANADA - A new programme coming to Ontario is designed to strengthen the agriculture industry and help keep Canadian food safe by improving the way food products are tracked from the farm to the dinner plate.
Purdue Report: Causes of High Commodity Prices (20.07.2011)

US - Growing demand for corn to use in biofuels and for soybeans to help feed a booming Chinese economy are among key forces driving commodity prices higher this year, according to a report by three Purdue agricultural economists.
Battle to Control Prices and Supplies after Epidemics (20.07.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - The impact of recent diseases on consumption and production in the country's livestock sector is forecast to be significant in a new market report.
Harim Seeks to Acquire Allen Family Foods (20.07.2011)

SOUTH KOREA & US - Harim Corp., a leading South Korean food company, is seeking to buy a US poultry business.
IMS World Pork Conference Set for Bonn (20.07.2011)

GERMANY - Concerns over the future of cheap energy, supplying the rising demand for pig meat around the world, the effect of biofuels on feed and global consumer requirements will be the focus of the World Pork Conference in Germany in October.
Vermont Launches Plan to Expand Meat Processing (22.07.2011)

US - The state of Vermont has launched plans to expand its meat processing sector.
Cargill Settles Donning and Doffing Suit (22.07.2011)

US - Cargill Meat Solutions has settled a case brought against it by employees over payments for changing and cleaning up before and after shifts.
FMD Fears over Indian Meat Imports (22.07.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Meat processors in the Philippines have issued a warning over the possible outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the country from imports from India.
Associated Seafoods acquires Moray Seafoods (22.07.2011)

UK - Associated Seafoods Ltd has acquired prawn processor Moray Seafoods Ltd in a move that will secure the future of the company and herald the beginning of a new strategy to develop the domestic and export markets for quality langoustine and scampi.
Marubeni and DOFICO Sign Agreement over Feed (22.07.2011)

JAPAN & VIET NAM - Marubeni Corporation and Dong Nai Food Industrial Corporation (DOFICO), a company fully owned by the Dong Nai Province, situated adjacent to the east of Ho Chi Minh City, have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly operate its feed milling segment, and to establish an integrated food production and supply system centred in the distribution of meat products.
New Rule on Labelling Meat with Added Solutions (22.07.2011)

US � The US Department of Agriculture�s Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing a new rule to establish common, easy-to-understand names for raw meat and poultry products that include injections, marinades, or have otherwise incorporated added solutions which may not be visible to the consumer.
Brasil Foods Sells Excelsior Alimentos (22.07.2011)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods is to sell off all its stock in the Sadis subsidiary Excelsior Alimentos S.A.
Korea Increases Beef Imports From Australia (22.07.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) reports the recent foot and mouth disease outbreak in Korea has improved Australian beef exports.
LMC Report: Tight Cattle Supplies (22.07.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Late last week and early this week, there has been an increase in cattle quotes, reflecting factory concerns about the availability of cattle for slaughter in Northern Ireland (NI). The slaughter statistics for the month of June provide a clear indication of declining availability, as it moves into holiday season.
US Cattle On Feed Up Four Per Cent (22.07.2011)

US - Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totalled 10.9 million head on June 1, 2011. The inventory was four per cent above 1 June 2010.
EU Must Step Up Beef Promotion (22.07.2011)

UK - The European Union must step up its efforts to promote EU beef at home and abroad to improve the sector�s long term prospects, the National Farmers' Union has said.
Meat Processors will Pass on Carbon Tax (25.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Federal Member of the Australian Parliament for Wannon, Dan Tehan is urging the Independents to explain why they are supporting a tax that threatens beef and sheep farmers� livelihoods and meat processors� jobs.
Record Commercial Red Meat Production for June (25.07.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totalled 4.22 billion pounds in June, up one per cent from the 4.18 billion pounds produced in June 2010, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
MHP's Chicken Sales up Eight Per Cent for Half-Year (25.07.2011)

UKRAINE - MHP's latest trading update points to decent harvests and a double-digit increase in chicken sales in the last quarter.
MULTIVAC Takes Over Mobepack Sistem (25.07.2011)

SPAIN - By acquiring Mobepack Sistem S.L., MULTIVAC has expanded its market position on the Iberian Peninsula.
CME: Beef Cutout Value Declines (25.07.2011)

US - Cattle and hog futures and cutout values have been trending lower this week as market participants ponder the impact of hot weather on domestic demand, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Russia Cuts Pig and Poultry Imports (25.07.2011)

RUSSIA - The Russian Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Economic Development has forecast that it will import 350,000 tonnes of poultry meat this year
Consumers Swap from Pork to Chicken (25.07.2011)

VIET NAM - Big price rises for pork are causing many people in Viet Nam to buy chicken, which has fallen in price.
Surging China Demand Buoys US Pork (25.07.2011)

CHINA - US pork exports will jump 23 per cent or more this year because of surging demand and prices in China, the world's top consumer, according to Brett Stuart, the co-founder of farm-industry researcher Global AgriTrends.
Certified Angus Beef Posts Record June (25.07.2011)

US � Although beef prices have been relatively high this spring and summer, many consumers and chefs are continuing to look for high-quality cuts.
Call For Better Beef Prices (25.07.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has this week said that the current situation regarding beef prices is totally unacceptable and is severely damaging the Northern Irish (NI) beef industry.
Cattle Outlook: Beef Prices Starting To Fall (25.07.2011)

US - Choice beef prices at retail averaged $4.809 per pound in June, down 6.3 cents from May, but up 31.8 cents from June 2010, writes Ron Plain, University of Missouri.
Pork Cut-Out Value Up for Third Consecutive Week (25.07.2011)

US - Retail pork demand during June was above a year-earlier for the tenth consecutive month. We have reestablished the monthly meat demand calculations website started by Glenn Grimes. It is available here, writes Ron Plain.
Siler City Processing Plant to Close (29.07.2011)

US - The Townsend plant in Siler City, North Carolina is to close in October.
S Korean Firm Buys US Poultry Producer (29.07.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Harim Co., a South Korean food company, has taken over a US chicken company in a bid to expand its global market presence.
Minimal Impact on Western Canadian Live Hog Prices (29.07.2011)

CANADA - The closure of the Cloverdale Foods Minot pork packing plant is expected to have minimal impact on prices paid for western live hogs, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Maple Leaf Sees Earnings Soar (29.07.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods saw its earnings from operations before restructuring and other related costs increase by 54 per cent to C$77.5 million in teh second quarter of the year.
Quarterly Sales up but Margin Down for Bachoco (29.07.2011)

MEXICO - Bachoco reports its net sales for the latest quarter up by 6.7 per cent compared to the same period of last year. Strong performance in the chicken and feed businesses were partially offset by a decline in sales for the egg and pig sectors.
Consumers Seek Alternatives as Pork Prices Soar (29.07.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - The recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been driving up prices of pork, and local consumers are now opting for other kinds of meat.
Pork Prices Cooling as China Boosts Pig Farming (29.07.2011)

CHINA - Pork prices finally subsided last week after a month-long rally that drove China's consumer prices to a three-year high in June. The retreat came with a notice from the State Council, or China's cabinet, which stressed a new round of macro-control over pork costs.
Shortages Of Cattle Keep Beef Prices High (29.07.2011)

IRELAND - Livestock Price Coordinator for the Irish Cattle and Sheep farmers Association (ICSA), John Cleary, has said this week looks as promising as the past number of weeks for the beef farmer as significant stock shortages across the country have meant that prices for cattle have remained steady.
Beef Value Is More Than Pounds (29.07.2011)

US - Adding value to beef goes beyond adding pounds to calves, says a beef meat marketing authority. Producers must listen to the consumer's demand for eating quality.
Beef Exports Halved (29.07.2011)

ARGENTINA - Very tight beef supplies and high retail prices in Argentina contributed to a 51 per cent year-on-year fall in exports during 2010-11, to 151,872 tonnes swt, according to Meat and Livestock Australia's (MLA) figures.
A$ Brings Pain for Red Meat Exporters (29.07.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The situation facing Australian red meat exporters deteriorated even further this week, as the Australian jumped above 110 US cents on the back of higher than expected June quarter inflation figures and the ongoing debt impasse in the US.
E.Coli Discovery Prompts Beef Product Recall (29.07.2011)

US - A Cincinnati beef processor is recalling approximately 228,596 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
New Chairman for Food Research Organisation (29.07.2011)

UK - Dr Geoff Spriegel has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Leatherhead Food Research Board.
Mexico Extends Temporary Food Safety Import Rules (29.07.2011)

MEXICO - Mexico's National Service of Health, Food Safety, and Food Quality (SENASICA) has extended temporary procedures for obtaining import Zoosanitary Requirement Sheets (HRZ) for an additional 100 days from 21 July.
Consumers Say Animal Welfare Labelling Important (29.07.2011)

US - A study shows mandatory labelling of animal welfare practices is important to more than 60 per cent of consumers.
Sensational Sausages Set Scene for Stardom (29.07.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - A Kinross butcher�s dreams of stardom on the stage look set to come true after his sausages caused a stir at this year�s T in the Park music festival.
Secret Film Claims Cruelty to Pigs in Abattoir (29.07.2011)

UK - Animal rights group, Animal Aid has released film footage it claims was shot secretly a pig slaughterhouse in Essex and that the group says shows severe cruelty to pigs.
Waste-to-Energy System for Cargill Beef Plant (01.08.2011)

CANADA � Cargill is to invest about C$36 million in a waste-to-energy project at its High River, Alberta, beef processing plant,
Radiation Checks Introduced for Beef Cattle (01.08.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese local authorities have started a programme of checks on beef cattle to measure their levels of radiation.
NEAC in Mobile Meat Processing Project (01.08.2011)

US - At the very time that the demand for locally and responsibly raised meat is increasing, small farmers and ranchers who are best suited to meet this need have been losing access to the small meatpacking operations that would enable them to take advantage of this growing market.
Townsends to Close by October (01.08.2011)

US - Townsends is to close down after apparently being rescued back in February this year, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs in North Carolina and Delaware.
Second Quarter Loss Reported by Pilgrim's Pride (01.08.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has reported a net loss of $128.1 million, or $0.60 per share, on net sales of $1.9 billion for the second quarter, which ended on 26 June 2011.
Better Second-Half Ahead, Says Bounty Fresh (01.08.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Newcastle disease and increases in costs have hit earnings at Bounty Fresh group.
Groups Call for Immediate Action on FTAs (01.08.2011)

US - A group of 122 companies and organisations representing nearly all sectors of the US agriculture economy has called on President Obama and members of Congress to take immediate action to implement the pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.
Pork Import Battle Goes to Court (01.08.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The country's pig producers are going to court later this month to try to prevent imports of pork which, they say, present a significant risk of bringing PRRS into the country which is still free of the disease.
High-Welfare Pork Sales up Again (01.08.2011)

UK - Shoppers are having a positive effect on pig welfare.
Abiec Launches Promotional Programme (01.08.2011)

BRAZIL - The Brazilian Association of Beef Export Industries (Abiec) has launched the "Livestock of Brazil" project - a communication programme to show the sector as modern and sustainable through case histories.
Food-Tracking Project Extended (01.08.2011)

CHINA - The Ministry of Commerce has expanded a pilot meat and vegetable tracking system to 10 more cities, aiming to improve food safety.
Safety Fears Lifted on Smoke Flavouring (01.08.2011)

EU - The European Food Safety Authority has lifted its safety concerns over the use of the smoke flavouring Fumokomp, but it has said that there are still safety fears over Zesti Smoke Code 10.
Slaughterman's Licence in Abuse Case Revoked (01.08.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency has revoked the licence of a slaughterman following the publication of footage allegedly taken by Animal Aid at Cheale Meats in Essex.
New Sessions for Animal Care & Handling Conference (03.08.2011)

US - The Animal Care and Handling Conference organised by the American Meat Institute (AMI) in October will feature new sessions on sustainability and the impact of the media.
Pork Prices Fall Again (03.08.2011)

CHINA - Pork prices dropped by 0.5 per cent during the week ending 31 July.
Danish Crown Considers Going Public (03.08.2011)

DENMARK - The Board of Danish Crown has announced its intention to investigate whether to seek funding from outside sources for its future growth.
Chicken Prices Likely to Rise Higher (03.08.2011)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Rising costs are pushing up chicken prices for consumers.
NCC Appoints VP of Science & Technology (03.08.2011)

US - Dr Ashley Peterson has joined the National Chicken Council (NCC)staff as Vice President of Science and Technology, succeeding Steve Pretanik, who has retired.
China-Costa Rica FTA Comes into Force (03.08.2011)

CHINA/COSTA RICA - A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Costa Rica cameinto force on 1 August - the 10th FTA China has reached.
Restructuring at Vion Coupar Angus (03.08.2011)

SCOTLAND - Vion UK's Poultry Business Unit is proposing to re-structure operations at its poultry processing plant at Coupar Angus, which may potentially result in 115 redundancies.
Go-ahead for Acquisition of Diversey by Sealed Air (03.08.2011)

EU - The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of Diversey Holdings Inc. (DHI) by Sealed Air Corporation, both US Companies.
EFSA Panel Shows Risks of Antimicrobial Use (03.08.2011)

EU - The use of antimicrobials in food producing animals is a risk to public health and it can help to spread the bacterial strains.
APL Discusses Proposed Increase in Pork Levy (05.08.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian Pork Limited (APL) is holding producer meetings in South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania to discuss the proposal for an increase to the Pig Industry Slaughter Levy.
GE Animals Enhance Human Health & Food Production (05.08.2011)

US - Pigs can be genetically engineered to produce human compatible donor tissues, cells and organs. Cattle are �prion-free� and resistant to mad cow disease, and seafood can be farmed locally in a more sustainably and efficient manner. These are just a few examples of how genetically engineered (GE) animals can positively transform public health and food production for everyday consumers as well as those with life-threatening medical conditions.
Lack of FTA with S Korea Hampers Pork Trade (05.08.2011)

CANADA - The president of the Canadian Pork Council says the country's pork exporters are already experiencing resistance from customers in South Korea as a result of Canada's lack of a free trade agreement with that nation, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Call for Action on Bans on US Beef (05.08.2011)

US - A group of more than 30 US senators have called on the US trade representative Ron Kirk and the agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack to pull out the stops to remove the trade barriers imposed by Japan and China on US beef.
HKScan Adjusts Profits Forecast (05.08.2011)

FINLAND - Finnish meat processor HKScan has readjusted its profits forecast for the second quarter of the year, predicting it will fall short of estimates announced in at the time of the first quarter results.
Tyson Foods Selects New Board Member (05.08.2011)

US � A former senior executive in the renewable plastics and chemical industry has been named to the board of directors of Tyson Foods.
Exports to South Asia Increase by Five Per Cent (05.08.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China during July 2011 increased five per cent..
Farm Prices Fall While Raw Materials Rise (05.08.2011)

CHINA - Farm produce prices monitored by MOFCOM fell last week, while prices of raw materials continued to rise.
MHP Appoints New Vice-President (05.08.2011)

UKRAINE - MHP, Ukraqine's largest poultry producer, has appointed a top executive from Kraft Foods as its vice-president.
NBA Backs Nutritional Quality of Beef (05.08.2011)

UK - Cattle farmers in the UK are urging people, who want to look after their health, to make sure that fresh beef has a regular place in their shopping basket.
US Turkey Supply is Safe, Says AMI (05.08.2011)

US - American Meat Institute (AMI) is offering resources to consumers with questions about preparing ground turkey products.
AI Import Ban of Livestock Products Extended (08.08.2011)

AI Import Ban of Livestock Products Extended INDIA - The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries (DADF) in India, last month issued a Gazette notification extending its ongoing ban on imports of specified live animals and livestock products from all countries reporting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI), for an unspecified period.
Chicken Prices Rise for Ramadan (08.08.2011)

SAUDI ARABIA - Although many stores are trying to hold down prices during Ramadan, chicken prices haven risen recently owing to strong demand and reduced supplies.
Project Aiming to Identify Products Containing Pork (08.08.2011)

BRAZIL - A bill in the Lower House aims to oblige food producers to place a message on the label of their products informing that they contain pork in their ingredients.
KFC Quits Fiji (08.08.2011)

FIJI - KFC is to close its operations in Fiji, allegedly as the consequence of a dispute with the authorities over the import of its special ingredients.
Chile on a Fast Food Binge (08.08.2011)

CHILE - Recent studies on Chile�s eating habits reveal that more and more Chileans are forgoing home-cooked meals for fast food�namely hamburgers and hot dogs, according to a report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Cattle Outlook: Economic Uncertainty An Issue (08.08.2011)

US - Although beef cutout prices are down this week and there is growing economic uncertainty- causing problems for the cattle industry, cropland and pasture values are up, writes Ron Plain , University of Missouri.
Lamb Delights German Chefs (08.08.2011)

UK - Chefs and food journalists from Germany have been given a taste of the culinary opportunities offered by lamb during a visit to England.
Beef and Veal Exports Soar (10.08.2011)

UK - Exports of fresh/frozen beef and veal from the UK have soared by 31 per cent, according to new figures released by EBLEX.
Zhongpin Chairman Forecasts 'Very Good Year' (10.08.2011)

CHINA - Pork producers, Zhongpin, has reported higher revenues, net income and earning per share for the second quarter of 2011 than a year previously.
Government Imposes Pork Price Controls (10.08.2011)

THAILAND - Since the end of last week, the government has added further controls to the prices of pigs and pork.
Seafood Processor Launches Mussel Project (10.08.2011)

CANADA - The Provincial Government will assist Green Seafoods Limited with a project that will identify and implement quality enhancements and processing efficiencies at its plant in Winterton, Trinity Bay.
Beef and Sheep Export Earnings Up (10.08.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Export earnings for New Zealand sheep and beef products totalled NZ$5.8 billion last year � an increase of nine per cent, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand�s (B+LNZ) Economic Service annual Stock Number Survey.
Profits Plummet at Bairaha (10.08.2011)

SRI LANKA - Net profits fell by 47 per cent for the last quarter at one of the country's leading poultry groups, Bairaha.
Cargill's Earnings Rise (10.08.2011)

US � Meat processor and agrifood company Cargill has reported $404 million in earnings from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of the fiancial year, a seven per cent fall from $435 million in the same period a year ago.
Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli Contamination (10.08.2011)

US - McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC, a North Branch, Michigan, establishment is recalling approximately 360 pounds of ground beef product products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
China's Pork Price Rises Hit Autumn Custom (10.08.2011)

CHINA - Monday, 8 August, marked the first day of autumn, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, a time when people traditionally try to boost their weight ahead of the coming winter.
EU Pig Prices: House Prices Made Again in Germany (10.08.2011)

EU - Currently, the individual EU member countries� slaughter pig markets appear in varying ways. The quotations indeed remained on a constant level in a number of EU countries.
Biorefinery Turns Meat Waste to Power (10.08.2011)

CANADA - Biorefinex, a subsidiary of Biosphere Technologies is receiving C$10 million in support to develop the Lacombe Biorefinery in Alberta.
Supermarkets and Processors Fined In Dairy Decision (10.08.2011)

UK - Certain supermarkets and dairy processors have been fined almost £50 million in a decision by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), following its dairy products retail pricing investigation.
Blaze Engulfs Moscow Sausage Plant (10.08.2011)

RUSSIA - Welders working at the Mikoyan meat processing plant in Moscow are believed to have ben at the centre of a blaze that ran through the plant this week.
Top Safety Standard for BRC Certificatioin Body (10.08.2011)

US � NSF International's Food Safety Division has earned the highest rating from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), developer of the BRC global food safety standards for food, packaging, storage and distribution.
Beef Exports Fall 19 Per Cent In July (10.08.2011)

BRAZIL - Higher beef prices, tight supplies, a rising currency and weaker Russian and Middle Eastern markets all contributed to a 19 per cent monthly decline in Brazilian beef exports in July, to 62,767 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
First-Half Meat Output Rises (10.08.2011)

BRAZIL - The output of poultry, pork and beef for the first six months of this year was up slightly.
Commerce Ministry to Curb High Pork Prices (12.08.2011)

THAILAND - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Commerce Ministry to quickly address the rising price of pork, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong said on Thursday.
Seaboard Profits on the Rise (12.08.2011)

US - Seaboard foods has reported a strong rise in profits and sales for the second quarter of the year.
Further Light Shed on Antibiotic Resistance (12.08.2011)

UK - A student is bringing new expertise to answer questions on antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Measures to Increase Chilled Pork Belly Imports (12.08.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - The price of pork belly meat �the most popular pork cut in Korea � has gone through the roof in recent months due to local shortages resulting from the country�s devastating outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) when more than 3 million pigs, equal to one-third of total inventory, were culled.
Poultry Code of Practice up for Review (12.08.2011)

CANADA - The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is to the review and update of the Code of Practice for chickens, turkeys and breeders starting in October.
Profits Down at Palestine Poultry (12.08.2011)

PALESTINE - Profits for the first half of 2011 were down 51 per cent from the same period last year for the Palastine poultry sector.
Factors Combine to Drop Poultry Exports 14 Per Cent (12.08.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazil exported 14 per cent less poultry meat in July in volume terms than in the same month last year but the value in US dollars was up almost four per cent.
Increasing Meat Processing Capacity in New England (12.08.2011)

US � A lack of slaughter facilities is commonly cited as a key barrier to the growth of the local meat industry in New England.
E.Coli Alert Leads to Ground Beef Recall (12.08.2011)

US - A Michigan meat company this week recalled about 360 pounds of ground beef product products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:NM.
CME: Hog Futures Contract Reaches Record High (12.08.2011)

US - While the nearby August hog futures contract climbed to a new all time record high on Wednesday (10 August), deferred contracts took another step back as market participants considered the potential for a global recession, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Export Ban on Brazilian Processors Confirmed (12.08.2011)

RUSSIA - Telephone negotiations have taken place between Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, the Russian veterinary and food safety authority, Yevgeny Nepoklonov andthe Director of the Secretariat of Animal and Plant Health of the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil.
Taiwan Creates Buzz Around NZ Beef (12.08.2011)

NEW ZEALAND and TAIWAN - Taiwan�s tastemakers are helping to set a new consumer trend for pure and natural New Zealand beef.
Strikes and Poor Pork Market Hit HKSCan Profits (12.08.2011)

FINLAND - HKScan Group's net sales in the first six months of the year grew to �1 223.3 million compared to �985.9 million last year.
Global Factors Keep Lamb Outlook Fair (15.08.2011)

UK - Exceptionally good spring weather, combined with the clear stabilisation of the UK breeding flock confirmed by the December Agricultural Census, means the national lamb crop is expected to be even higher than forecast earlier in the year, suggests the mid-season market outlook from EBLEX, the industry body for beef and lamb levy payers.
LMC Report: Decline in Beef Slaughtering in July (15.08.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) reports a significant decline in beef slaughterings and production in July.
New Markets Open for Canadian Producers (15.08.2011)

CANADA & VIET NAM - For the first time since 2003, the Vietnamese market has opened its doors to Canadian live breeding cattle, sheep and goats.
Cherkizovo Welcomes Poultry & Pork Subsidies (15.08.2011)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo has welcomed government subsidies for producing pork, chicken and eggs as well as the recently revised import quotas for 2012.
Profit Down Sharply at Three Acre Farm (15.08.2011)

SRI LANKA - Three Acre Farms has reported profits down 88 per cent for the last quarter.
Concerns Raised over Food Safety (15.08.2011)

PAKISTAN - Concerns have been raised about the licensing of slaughterhouses in Karachi.
FSIS Issues Directive on Salmonella Programme (15.08.2011)

US - The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued directive 5020.1 on verification of the Salmonella Initiative Program (SIP).
Firm Recalls Bacon for Possible Listeria Contamination (15.08.2011)

CANADA - Aliments Prince, S.E.C., of Ontario is recalling approximately 380,000 pounds of diced bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.
Kansas Firm Recalls Beef Due to Possible E. coli (15.08.2011)

US - National Beef Packing Co. LLC, of Dodge City, Kansas, is recalling approximately 60,424 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7, the US Department of Agriculture�s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.
Record Pork and Hog Prices (15.08.2011)

US - Strong export demand, light slaughter weights, and lower-than-expected hog slaughter are giving us record pork and hog prices, writes Ron Plain.
Beef & Pork Exports Close First Half with Solid Results (15.08.2011)

US - If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, US beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011 and each could eclipse the $5 billion mark for the first time ever.
BRF Starts Further Processing Plant in Middle East (15.08.2011)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Brasil Foods (BRF) of Brazil is to build a new plant for further processed products in the United Arab Emirates at a cost of around US$120 million.
Net Sales up 14 Per Cent at BRF (15.08.2011)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods has reported net sales for the latest quarter (Q2 2011) up 13.8 per cent, with margin up 15.6 per cent.
Washington Study Looks at How Garlic Fights Campy (17.08.2011)

US - Garlic-derived organosulphur compounds have greater antimicrobial activity against Campylobacter than garlic-derived phenolic compounds, according to research from Washington State University, Pullman.
CWT Assists with Cheese Export Sales (17.08.2011)

US - Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted six requests for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 1,296 metric tons (2.857 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and North Africa.
Marfrig Reports Net Revenue up 50 Per Cent (17.08.2011)

BRAZIL - For the second quarter, Marfrig reports its net revenue at 5.3 billion real (BRR), an increase of 49.6 per cent on the same period of 2010.
Record-Breaking Value for US Poultry Meat Exports (17.08.2011)

US - Poultry exports set a record in terms of value for the first half of 2011 to $2.16 billion, 10 per cent above the equivalent figure for last year.
Australians Eat Three Per Cent More Fresh Meat (17.08.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Weekly servings of fresh meat during 2010-11 increased three per cent compared with the previous year, to average 135.5 million serves.
EU Pig Prices: Unchanged to Slightly Weak Levels (17.08.2011)

EU - At present, the slaughter pig markets appear in a stable to slightly weakening state in the individual EU member states.
Yield Research Highlights Benefits of Classification Grid (17.08.2011)

UK - A review of meat yield based on the EUROP classification scale has found that carcases hitting the key target areas of the grid still provide the largest volume of saleable meat.
President Obama Urged to Stop GIPSA Rule (17.08.2011)

US - "Mr President, America needs jobs. The GIPSA rule would kill them," stated the Iowa Cattlemen�s Association, National Cattlemen�s Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council in a full page advertisement appearing in yesterday's Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
Red Tractor Caters for Twice as Many Butchers (17.08.2011)

UK - The number of catering butchers using the Red Tractor logo has doubled in the last year, according to BPEX Foodservice Sector Manager, Tony Goodger.
Lack of FTA Impedes Canadian Pork Exports to Korea (17.08.2011)

CANADA - Canada Pork International says the lack of a free trade agreement between Canada and South Korea is prompting pork importers in that nation to favour products from Canada's competotors, Bruce Cochrane writes.
NCC Welcomes Govt Help for Poultry Industry (17.08.2011)

US - National Chicken Council (NCC) President, Mike Brown, has expressed the chicken industry's gratitude to Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, for USDA's announced intention to conduct a special purchase of chicken products.
Investor Group to Purchase Dean Foods' Dairy Plant (17.08.2011)

US - Dean Foods has found a buyer for its dairy processing and distribution facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin, after losing an anti-trust lawsuit over its purchase.
CME: Strong Beef Shipments (17.08.2011)

US - Amid all of the talk over equity markets and USDA�s surprising crop production figures last week, no one took much notice of June export figures which showed strong beef shipments and rather disappointing pork shipments, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Net Revenue up Four Per Cent for JBS (17.08.2011)

BRAZIL - Net revenue for JBS was almost four per cent higher for the second quarter than for the same period last year. All the company's business units registered gains.
USDA Announces Chicken Products Purchase (17.08.2011)

US � Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the US Department of Agriculture's intention to purchase up to $40 million of chicken products for federal food nutrition assistance programmes, including food banks.
Coming Dialogue on Antibiotic Use in Food Animals (19.08.2011)

US - A national forum to focus on antibiotic use in food animal production will be held on 26 to 27 October in Chicago.
Turkey Processor Expanding in Thamesford (19.08.2011)

ONTARIO, CANADA - The provincial government is supporting the industry and creating 30 jobs.
Foreign Exchange Rates Hamper MHP's Results (19.08.2011)

UKRAINE - MHP has reported an increase of 25 per cent in revenue for the half-year, although the results were impacted by foreign exchange losses.
Shuanghui's H1 Net Profit Goes Down (19.08.2011)

CHINA - China's Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co Ltd, the country's top meat processor, posted a 85 per cent slump in its first-half net profit and has forecast its third-quarter earnings to fall as much as 44 per cent, Reuters reported.
Canada-Colombia FTA Comes into Effect (19.08.2011)

CANADA & COLOMBIA - The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement took effect on 15 August 2011. This agreement will result in fewer barriers to trade and expanded opportunities for Canadian exporters and investors in a broad range of sectors.
Continued Government Support for Pork Breeders (19.08.2011)

CHINA - Sen Yu International Holdings, Inc. commented yesterday that it expects a continuation in government support of animal husbandry and rural infrastructure policies for agricultural products to benefit hog breeders on the back of rising hog prices.
Zhongpin Increases Stock Repurchase Programme (19.08.2011)

CHINA - Zhongpin has announces an increase of $30 million in its latest stock repurchase programme.
Govt Welfare Committee Seeks New Expertise (19.08.2011)

UK - Applications are invited for members of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) with expertise in animal slaughter, fish farming, pig and deer farming.
Ukraine to Build up Pig Meat Exports (19.08.2011)

UKRAINE - The country has become a powerful exporter of pork meat, according to the agriculture minister.
CME: June Meat and Poultry Prices Steady (22.08.2011)

US - Retail meat and poultry prices were roughly steady in June, according to data released Thursday by USDA�s Economic Research Service, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Resumption of FTA Discussions with South Korea (22.08.2011)

CANADA - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is hopeful the recent resolution of Canada's dispute with South Korea over the BSE beef issue will result in a resumption of free trade negotiations with that nation, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Support for New Poultry, Dairy, Fish & Meat Projects (22.08.2011)

SINDH, PAKISTAN - The Sindh Enterprises Development Fund has approved 14 investment proposals for processing a wide range of agricultural produce, dairy and poultry farming.
Danish Pork Production Remains Strong (22.08.2011)

DENMARK - The nation�s pork producers noted improved results in 2010, according to a new report issued by the Danish Agriculture & Food Council. However, the future still holds significant challenges for the sector, the report said.
Chinese Pig Farmers Hope to Breed Success (22.08.2011)

CHINA - Rising costs and diminishing returns bring new approach, Yang Wanli and Shi Baoyin report from Henan. China, the world's leading pork producer, is changing the way it raises pigs.
Swift's Slips from Profit to Loss for Half-Year (22.08.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Swift Foods has reported another quarterly loss.
Reduced Pork Production and Strong Demand (22.08.2011)

US & CANADA - A US-based agricultural economist credits lower than expected slaughter numbers, reduced slaughter weights and strong demand for pork for record high North American hog prices this summer, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Scotch Lamb Backs Dundee Food Festival 2011 (22.08.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - More than a dozen top chefs, including world-renowned Gino D�Acampo, will be working their culinary magic to impress the crowds at this year�s Dundee Food Festival.
Cattle Genetics May Help Combat E. coli (24.08.2011)

US - Neogen Corporation and its GeneSeek subsidiary are participating in USDA-funded research that seeks to better understand the role cattle genetics may play in food contamination by the pathogen E. coli O157:H7.
Half�Year Export Figures Rosy for Beef & Lamb (24.08.2011)

UK - Latest Government export figures show both beef and lamb exports continue to grow, while imports are down.
CME: More Meat in Storage than Last Year (24.08.2011)

US - USDA's monthly survey of refrigerated warehouses shows larger supplies of beef, pork and poultry in cold storage than a year ago and some of the press coverage appear to have taken a bearish view, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Specially Selected Pork Takes Centre Stage (24.08.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Celebrated broadcaster, comedian and chef, Hardeep Singh Kohli, joined Edinburgh Fringe revellers yesterday to launch a new campaign for Specially Selected Pork.
Profit up at Country Bird (24.08.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Country Bird's poultry division has seen an 11 per cent increase in volume and a reduction in feed costs.
Bachoco Acquires Further Processed Meat Plant (24.08.2011)

MEXICO - Industrias Bachoco has acquires a further processed meats facility Trosi de Carnes in northern Mexico.
International Egg and Poultry Review: India (24.08.2011)

INDIA - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at India's poultry meat and egg industries.
Exports of Beef Products Doubled (24.08.2011)

MEXICO - From January to July 2011, exports of beef products recorded an accumulated 59,026 tonnes, almost double the exports in the same period last year (29,645 tonnes), according to the National Health Service, Safety and Food Quality (SENASA).
Profitable Pork Prices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan (24.08.2011)

CANADA - After years of struggling to stay financially afloat, hog producers are enjoying a summer of high prices.
NPA: Superiority of British Higher Welfare Pork (24.08.2011)

UK - Armed with a special lightweight banner proclaiming the superiority of British higher welfare pork, two Cambridge climbers have scaled Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
RTC Poultry Weight Down Two Per Cent (26.08.2011)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports a two per cent decrease in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for July 2011.
Sanderson's Results Reflect Difficult Market Conditions (26.08.2011)

US - Despite higher sales in the latest quarter, Sanderson Farms, Inc. has reported a net loss for the period.
Beef Imports Jump 11 Per Cent in 2010-11 (26.08.2011)

MALAYSIA - Beef imports during 2010-11 increased 11 per cent on the previous year, to a six-year high of 117,797 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
CME: Price Concern as Hog Futures Drifting Lower (26.08.2011)

US - Hog futures have been drifting lower in recent days as market participants have become increasingly nervous about prospects for hog prices into the fall, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Experts Help Cargill Improve Food Safety Programme (26.08.2011)

US - Cargill assembles expert panel on food safety, microbiology and epidemiology to review ground turkey food safety enhancements and make recommendations following the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to its product.
Seminar to Cover New Regs & Efficiency in Rendering (26.08.2011)

US - The 2011 Poultry Protein and Fat Seminar will provide up-to-date information regarding the latest developments and regulations in rendering operations.
Ban on Beef Shipments Lifted (26.08.2011)

JAPAN - The government has lifted the last ban on shipments of beef cattle – from Iwate, Fukushima and Tochigi prefectures – suspended due to leaks of radioactive material from the Fukushima number one nuclear plant.
Danish Crown Invests in Plumrose Plant (26.08.2011)

US - Danish Crown is now ready with plans for a new factory in Council Bluffs in the US to future-proof Plumrose USA, which has had problems in recent years keeping up with demand.
Solid Third-Quarter Results for Hormel (26.08.2011)

US - Hormel Foods has reported what is describes as 'solid third-quarter results' with total sales up 10 per cent in value.
Confidence Boost Moves Meat Industry Forward (31.08.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish red meat industry is collectively looking forward, with livestock producers in general showing more confidence than for many years, according to Jim McLaren, Chairman of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
CME: 2011 Beef & Pork Packer Margins Up (31.08.2011)

US - In the past, record-high livestock prices such as we have seen this year usually meant that packers lost money by the boatload � but not so in 2011, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NIB Finances Norway's Largest Slaughterhouse (31.08.2011)

NORWAY - The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Norwegian meat and egg supplier Nortura SA have signed a loan totalling NOK 315 million (� 40 million) for financing the construction of a new slaughterhouse in Malvik, in Sør-Trønderlag, central Norway.
Smithfield Fined in Discrimination Case (31.08.2011)

US � The US Justice Department last week fined Smithfield Foods more than $290,000 in settlement of an employment discrimination case it had brought against one of the group's subsidiaries.
Jeffrey Davies and Davies in Administration (31.08.2011)

UK - Meat wholesaler and processor, Jeffrey Davies & Davies Ltd has entered administration.
Schnitzel is Bad for the Environment (31.08.2011)

AUSTRIA - If you want to protect the environment, you should first of all think about eating less meat, according to a study from the Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) that unveils the ecological advantages of a well-balanced diet.
July Retail Pork Prices Lower (31.08.2011)

US - USDA says that the average live price for 51-52 per cent lean hogs in July was a record $71.65/cwt, up $13.40 (23 per cent) compared to July 2010, Ron Plain writes in his Hog Outlook report for 26 August 2011.
Electronic Identification To Improve Health & Safety (31.08.2011)

EU - The European Commission has adopted a proposal that will, when implemented, further enhance food safety and better safeguard animal health in the EU, through electronic identification of bovines.
International Egg and Poultry Review: US (31.08.2011)

US - From January to June 2011, the top destination for US leg quarters was Mexico at 79,000 metric tons (MT), five per cent more than a year ago, according to the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
GHG Reporting Programme Deadline 30 September (31.08.2011)

US - The US Environmental Protection Agency�s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Programme, which was announced in October 2009, requires the reporting of GHG data across a range of industry sectors, including the meat and poultry industry.
Fast-Casual Burger Segment Continues to Grow (31.08.2011)

US - The boom in fast-casual dining in the US is continuing, with more than half of the Top 75 hamburger chains now fast-casual brands, according to a recent survey by foodservice research firm Technomic.
Ag Minister Compliments Moy Park During Visit (31.08.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Agriculture Minister, Michelle O'Neill, MLA, has visited the Moy Park poultry processing plant at Dungannon.
New Beef Promotion Project for Brazil (31.08.2011)

BRAZIL - The Brazilian Beef Export Association (ABIEC) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Agency have joined forces to boost the image of Brazilian beef around the world.
Beef Producer Relocates to Save on Taxes (31.08.2011)

BRAZIL - The worlds largest beef producer, JBS, is relocating its meat packing operations to reap tax savings.
HACCP Training for Small and Micro Businesses (31.08.2011)

UK - Two practical and interactive courses have been developed by SALSA to help small businesses understand the complexities of food safety during food production.
Iotham Sees Sales Rise (02.09.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese meat processor Iotham Foods saw net sales of ¥108.627 billion in the first quarter of the 2012 financial year.
BMPA Alternative Way for Meat Inspections (02.09.2011)

UK - The British Meat Processors Association has put forward plans for an alternative approach to the delivery of official meat inspections.
Weekly Roberts Market Report (02.09.2011)

US - This report comes to you from the hurricane, earthquake, and fire center of Virginia where there is no power and the internet is spotty at best. In observance of Labor Day next Monday there will be no Roberts� Commodity Report. Whew � I think I�ll take a break thanks to the Federal holiday and Irene, writes Michael Roberts.
Cattle Prices Rise In August (02.09.2011)

BRAZIL - The decline in cattle supplies during winter contributed to a two per cent increase in average Brazilian live heavy steer prices in August, to BR$3.37/kg lwt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
500 Kilos of Tainted Pork Seized in Manila (02.09.2011)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Authorities acting on a tip seized some 500 kilos of tainted pork ("botcha") in Manila yesterday at midnight.
Govt Seizes Opportunity to Export Poultry Meat (02.09.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Following a global warning about bird flu earlier this week, the government is planning to export poultry meat to China and Viet Nam.
Govt Efforts to Improve Trade Markets Supported (02.09.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has welcomed the federal government's proactive efforts to develop and improve current trade markets for Canadian pork during its recent mission to Latin America.
Japan Trades Aussie Beef For US Products (02.09.2011)

US - As prices for beef middle meats in the US have stalled with the economy, the beef checkoff is actively working in the US� highest value beef export market to develop an appetite for these premium cuts and further diversify the audience for beef exports.
CME: Producers Hedge Feed Costs and Hog Prices (02.09.2011)

US - US pork producers have been, for the most part, sitting on their hands regarding expansion as they enjoyed record-high hog prices this year, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Bangladesh to Move into Global Halal Market (02.09.2011)

BANGLADESH - The Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (IFB) has been approved as a halal food certifying body by Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development.
Minister Backs NI Beef Sector (02.09.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Michelle O�Neill this week visited businesses in Co. Down to examine the red meat supply chain.
Government Supports Lobster Processing Research (02.09.2011)

CANADA - Codroy Seafoods Inc. is continuing its research into value-added lobster processing with funding support from the Provincial Government.
Exporters Protest US �Zeroing' In On Indian Shrimp (02.09.2011)

INDIA - The Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) has demanded that the Government take the US to the World Trade Organisation over continued zeroing in on Indian shrimp exports.
Cargill to Soon Start Breeding Hogs in Texas (02.09.2011)

TEXAS, US - Cargill Inc., the fourth-largest US pork processor, predicts US exports of the meat will keep climbing and plans to begin breeding hogs this month at a Texas farm it bought from a competitor.
Beef And Sheep Outlook For 2011-12 (05.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The latest outlook for New Zealand's (NZ) sheep and beef industries indicates confidence in supply, but is tempered somewhat by the mixed global economic conditions (Beef + Lamb NZ Sheep and Beef New Season Outlook 2011-12), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Russian Poultry Production up 16 Per Cent (05.09.2011)

RUSSIA - The poultry industry has increased output by 16 per cent in the last year.
Pork Producers Urged to Upgrade Packaging (05.09.2011)

JAMAICA - Sing Chin, managing director of the Progressive Grocers of Jamaica consortium, said stores in the chain of 28 that earned the lowest margins were hit by two factors: high electricity bills and meat spoilage.
Cattle Outlook: Future Meat Demand Looking Negative (05.09.2011)

US - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy added no jobs during August. The economy appears to be very weak and that should impact negatively on future meat demand, writes Ron Plain.
Authorities Seize More Tainted Pork in Manila (05.09.2011)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Some 400 kilos of "botcha" or "double-dead" (tainted) pork aboard a pedicab were seized in Manila's Divisoria district before dawn today.
Regulatory Change To Support Domestic Market (05.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Fonterra Co-operative Group is proposing changes to the Raw Milk Regulations that will ensure processors supplying New Zealanders with dairy products get their fair share of regulated milk.
Value Of FQAS Membership For Beef Finishers (05.09.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - OVER the course of the summer, cattle supplies in Northern Ireland have been extremely tight, with intense competition for cattle and higher prices a feature of the trade.
First Half Of 2011 Characterised By Growth (05.09.2011)

DENMARK - The keyword for Arla�s first half-year 2011 is growth. Revenue rose by 12 per cent, among other things due to the merger with Hansa-Milch and price increases in the market. Arla also delivered a large increase in the milk price to the cooperative members in Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
Global Liquid Dairy Market To Grow By 30 Per Cent (05.09.2011)

GLOBAL - According to the latest report published by Tetra Pak, the market for Liquid Dairy Products (LDP) is set for unprecedented growth over the course of the remainder of this decade.
Seafood Gains Importance As Protein Source (05.09.2011)

IRELAND - At a recent Packforum conference held by Sealed Air in Paris, a presentation by Rabobank outlined the growing importance of seafood as a protein source and how it differentiates from other protein.
Value Down But Volume Up For Salmon Exports (05.09.2011)

NORWAY - Figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council reveal that in August, exports of salmon were down 13 per cent for the same period last year, while volume was up 10,000 tonnes.
Heavier Weight, Increased Slaughter Pushing Prices (05.09.2011)

US - Cutout took another big drop this week. USDA's Thursday afternoon calculated pork cutout value was $95.35/cwt, down $6.76 from the previous Thursday and down $14.08 from 3 weeks ago. Loins, butts, hams, and bellies were all lower, writes Ron Plain in his Hog Outlook report for 2 September.
EBLEX Conference to Showcase Market Opportunities (05.09.2011)

UK - Domestic and global market opportunities for beef and lamb will come under the spotlight at this year�s EBLEX annual conference.
New Meat Export Certification System for Australia (05.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian government has announced a new system of export certification for Australian meatworks designed to cut red tape, support regional jobs and improve Australia�s export meat industry�s competitiveness.
Ter Beke Faces Up To Hard Times (05.09.2011)

BELGIUM - In the first half of 2011, the total group turnover for Belgian meat and food processor Ter Beke increased by 0.6 per cent from �197.4 million to �198.5 million.
CME: Feeder Cattle Prices Keep People Guessing (07.09.2011)

US - The drought induced mess that is 2011 seasonal feedlot placements has mostly everyone trying to guess how seasonal feeder cattle prices might differ this year from normal patterns, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
More Tainted Pork Seized in Manila; One Arrested (07.09.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Authorities seized 250 kilos of tainted pork loaded aboard a semi-stainless pickup in Manila�s Paco district before dawn yesterday.
International Egg and Poultry Review: China (07.09.2011)

HONG KONG & CHINA - At the request of the Chinese government, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department will on a voluntary basis at no charge to Hong Kong traders, issue certificates of origin for all non-United States (US) poultry products re-exported to China. acording to the weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry.
NZ Pig Farmers Protest Against MAF Changes (07.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Pig farmers from around the North Island of New Zealand gathered outside Parliament with MPs today to protest proposals to lower imported pork standards that will expose New Zealand to a "devastating disease" that will "wipe out the pork industry."
Review of Meat Controls Research Published (07.09.2011)

UK - Consumers expect themselves, retailers and food outlets to monitor safety in the first instance, and have little awareness of the current system of controls according to research from the UK's Food Standards Agency.
Glamourous Finale to Dundee Food Festival (07.09.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Crowds flocking to the Scotch Lamb Cookery Theatre on the final day of Dundee Flower and Food Festival anxious to catch a glimpse of Italian celebrity chef, Gino D�Acampo, were not disappointed.
New Communications Strategies Workshop (07.09.2011)

US - US Poultry & Egg Association has added a new Communications Strategies Workshop to its line of educational seminars.
Brazilian Chicken Exports up Three Per Cent (07.09.2011)

BRAZIL - Export sales of chicken rose 3.2 per cent in volume in the first eight months of this year; the Middle East was the main destination.
Dairy Exports Set Another Record In First Half (07.09.2011)

US - US dairy product exports for the January-through-June period 2011 set new records this year, both in terms of product volume and dollar value, writes Bob Yonkers for International Dairy Foods Association.
Iran Top Buyer Of Brazilian Beef (07.09.2011)

BRAZIL and IRAN - Iran has overtaken Russia to become the biggest buyer of beef from Brazil, the world's top exporter of the meat, strengthening the two countries' ties.
FTAs Mean Jobs for Struggling US Economy (07.09.2011)

US - While three key US free trade agreements (FTAs) are awaiting approval in Washington, the United States� competitors in the red meat arena are moving ahead with their own FTAs to gain competitive advantages in important international markets.
Butterball Names Brenneman Chief Executive Officer (07.09.2011)

US - Butterball, LLC, the nation's largest turkey producer, has announced the appointment of Rod Brenneman as the company's new chief executive officer.
CME: High Feed Costs Equal Lower Weight? (09.09.2011)

US - One impact of higher feed costs should be lower market weights for livestock and poultry, right? Well sort of, say Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Nolan Meats Awarded for Export System Work (09.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Nolan Meats received the 2011 Red Meat Processing Innovation award at the recent Australian Meat Industry Council annual conference.
Teys Australia Open for Business (09.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Teys Australia, a 50-50 joint venture between the Teys family and the Cargill corporation opened for business on this week.
Beef And Veal Exports Lift In August (09.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Shipments of beef and veal were 21 per cent higher year-on-year during August, at 19,484 tonnes swt (NZ Meat Board), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Relentless Rise in Input Costs Erodes Price Gains (09.09.2011)

IRELAND - IFA President John Bryan said the relentless upward spiral in the main input costs, such as fertiliser, energy and feed is eroding commodity price gains.
NZ Pork Producers Gather at Parliament (09.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Pork farmers have gathered at Parliament to discuss the risk that Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) poses to their animals and their industry.
Wal-Mart Selling Ordinary Pork as 'Green' Pork (09.09.2011)

CHINA - The global retail giant Wal-Mart said on Wednesday that consumers, who bought ordinary pork sold as higher-quality pork, will get double their money back.
Poultry Products in TN to Rule Flat Till Navaratri (09.09.2011)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Prices of poultry products were almost flat this week due to a slowdown in consumption.
Norovirus Most Common Foodborne Illness in US (09.09.2011)

US - The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks � United States, 2008 report that has just been released shows that there were 1,034 foodborne disease outbreaks in the US during the year.
'Free to Roam' Poultry Producers Go to Court (12.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Several major chicken meat companies promoting their animals as 'free to roam' are being taken to court for allegedly misleading consumers.
NFU Supports Passage of Senate Appropriations Bill (12.09.2011)

US - NFU has welcomed the news that the US Senate Committee on Appropriations passed an agricultural appropriations bill that did not include a rider that would prevent the implementation of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule.
CME: Analysts Expect Small Changes For Yr-End Estimates (12.09.2011)

US - Reuters has released the results of its survey of analysts regarding USDA�s September Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, which will be released on Tuesday, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
FSA Discusses Relaxation of Meat & Bone Meal Ban (12.09.2011)

UK - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has discussed a proposal to relax certain provisions in the current ban on the use of meat and bone meal (now called processed animal protein, PAP) in feeds for poultry and pigs.
Cattle Outlook: July Beef Export Record (12.09.2011)

US - Beef exports during July totalled 272 million pounds, up 33.3 per cent compared to a year ago and quite likely the largest monthly beef exports ever, writes Ron Plain, University of Missouri.
Prince of Wales Visits Moy Park Farm (12.09.2011)

UK - The Prince of Wales visited one of Moy Park�s contract farms, Bessvale Farm in Upper Ballinderry, Co. Antrim today (Friday 9 Sept) to see firsthand how Moy Park chicken is farmed for the �Duchy Originals from Waitrose� range.
German Egg Demand Rising (12.09.2011)

GERMANY - Consumer demand for eggs in Germany is rising despite domestic egg output declining, which would suggest imports will increase in order to meet consumer demands, according to Emma Hogan from the German Office of Bord Bia - the Irish Food Board.
Sustainable Chicken for Health Care Members (12.09.2011)

US - From the start of October, more hospitals in the US will have access to healthier, more sustainably produced chicken, thanks to an agreement between Premier Healthcare Alliance and Murray�s Chicken of South Fallsburg based in New York.
Evergreen Colony with No.1 Carcase Award (12.09.2011)

CANADA - At their annual producer banquet recently, Maple Leaf Foods recognised long time Genesus Customer, Evergreen Farms with No.1 (Signature) Award in the Canadian Pork Industry: Best Carcase for a Calendar year at Maple Leaf.
Cargill Expands Turkey Product Recall (12.09.2011)

US � US meat processor Cargill has launchedf a recall of more turkey products because of concerns of Salmonella contamination.
Hog Outlook: US Pork Exports Up (12.09.2011)

US - During the first seven months of 2011, US pork exports were up 15.6 per cent and pork imports were down 4.1per cent compared to a year ago, writes Ron Plain in his Hog Outlook for 9 September.
Smithfield Foods Rise in First Quarter Profits (12.09.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods has reported that sales for the first quarter of the 2012 financial year were $3.1 billion, up seven per cent, resulting from higher average unit selling prices in the Pork segment and higher live hog market prices.
Brazil Has Fastest Food Export Growth Rate (14.09.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazil�s processed food exports are showing the fastest rate of growth among the world�s major food producers.
BSE Testing Age for Beef to Tunisia Increases (14.09.2011)

IRELAND - The Minister for Ireland's Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, welcomed a decision by the Tunisian authorities to amend their BSE testing requirements for Irish beef so that they are consistent with those that apply within the EU.
CME: Grain & Protein Supplies Down (14.09.2011)

US - USDA provided yesterday its latest forecasts on grain and protein supplies for 2011/12 and the data generally was more negative than the August forecast, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
New Tool for Foot and Mouth Preparedness (14.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is launching a new tool to help staff at meat processing plants recognise and respond to an incursion of foot and mouth disease in stock, as part of its preparedness for risk organisms.
Marfrig Creates Keystone Foods Latin America (14.09.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian meat processor Marfrig has created Keystone Foods Latin America - a company dedicated to the production, marketing and distribution of food for the food service channel in Brazil.
USDA Takes New Steps to Fight E. Coli (14.09.2011)

US � The US Department of Agriculture has declared six additional serogroups of pathogenic E. coli as adulterants in non-intact raw beef.
JBT FoodTech Restructures European Team (14.09.2011)

EU - Global food technology solutions provider, JBT FoodTech, has restructured its European sales force to form a new sales team, specifically dedicated to developing business for its range of portioning, coating, cooking and frying systems.
High Maize Price Hits Jamaica Broilers (14.09.2011)

JAMAICA - Blaming the high cost of feed ingredients, Jamaica Broilers Group has reported a 40 per cent drop in half-year profits.
VION to Stage Farm Visits for Schoolchildren (14.09.2011)

UK - VION Food Group (VION), one of the UK�s leading food manufacturers, has teamed up with the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) in a three year deal to help provide educational farm visits for Scottish school children.
Chicken Production on the Rise in Turkey (14.09.2011)

TURKEY - The production of eggs, chickens and chicken meat were higher in July than the same month of 2010.
Strong Results at Cherkizovo Despite Challenges (14.09.2011)

RUSSIA - Despite the challenging operating environment at the beginning of this year, Chrkizovo delivered a strong set of results across all segments in the first half of 2011 according to the company CEO in the latest financial results.
Meat and Food Prices Soar in China (14.09.2011)

CHINA - China's consumer price index increased by 6.2 per cent year on year in August, according to statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
International Egg and Poultry Review: US & Peru (14.09.2011)

US & PERU - The effects of the US�Peru Trade Promotion Agreement are starting to be felt, according to the weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry.
Supermarket Forced to Withdraw Sausage Ad (14.09.2011)

UK - The Advertising Standards Authority has investigated complaints that a television advertisement from Tesco about its sausages is mislieading and may not be shown again.
EU Pig Meat Markets Well Balanced (16.09.2011)

EU - The prices for slaughter pigs in EU member states have remained unchanged.
BSI New Programmes for Better Food Safety (16.09.2011)

UK - The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) for animal food and feed to further reduce food safety risks along the food supply chain.
Beef Exports To South Asia Down (16.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA and SOUTH ASIA - Australian beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China during August decreased six per cent compared with the same period last year, to 12,300 tonnes, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Butterball to Close Longmont Plant (16.09.2011)

US � Turkey processor Butterball is to close its Longmont, Colorado processing plant at the end of December.
Pork Prices Rose 46 Per Cent Last Month (16.09.2011)

CHINA - The price of pork rose 46 per cent in August, following an increase of nearly 57 per cent in July.
CME: Hog Futures Rise as Autumn Approaches (16.09.2011)

US - Nearby hog futures rose 130 points on 14 September to $88.45/cwt as market participants were buoyed by cut-out gains and reports that higher slaughter rates may help producers stay current going into autumn, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Brasil Foods Buys Pig Plant (16.09.2011)

BRF - Brasil Foods S.A. is to exercise the purchase option on the Copercampos pig processing plant in Campos Novos, Santa Catarina, which has a slaughtering capacity for 7,000 hogs a day.
Live Chicken Shops to be Shut (16.09.2011)

KUWAIT - There has been a call to shut down live chicken shops following the recent announcement by FAO of the emergence of a new strain of the bird flu virus. Producers may slaughter birds on the farm but no longer in residential areas.
LMC Report: Increased Slaughterings In August (16.09.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Cattle supplies had been under serious pressure from April - July of this year, but the monthly slaughter figures for August would appear to suggest that the pressure on supplies has eased to some extent.
OpenGate Capital Aquires Dean's Waukesha Plant (16.09.2011)

US - OpenGate Capital has completed its acquisition of Dean Foods' Waukesha dairy processing plant, which it was ordered to sell in a recent anti-trust settlement.
Sunnymel Makes New Proposal over Poultry Plant (16.09.2011)

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Sunnymel is to create 250 jobs at its new plant and has made a new proposal to Nadeau Maple Lodge.
Canadian and US Traceability Can be Aligned (19.09.2011)

CANADA - PigTrace Canada is confident a national swine traceability system being developed in Canada will be compatible with a new system being proposed by the US Department of Agriculture, writes Bruce Cochrane.
CME: Region Six Slaughter Up 47 Per Cent (19.09.2011)

US - The drought in the Southern Plains continues to push more cows to market, threaten the beef industry, and more importantly the livelihood of cattle ranchers and their families in the coming years, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Consumer Contest in Japan Highlights US Pork (19.09.2011)

JAPAN & US - To promote the use of US pork butt for traditional Japanese cooking, the US Meat Export Federation�s (USMEF) Japan office recently conducted a US pork recipe contest for consumers.
Top Chinese Pork Producers on First Trade Visit (19.09.2011)

IRELAND - What has been described as the most significant food trade delegation from China to visit Ireland, is visiting this week.
China Pork Imports Set to Hit Record (19.09.2011)

CHINA - According to analysts, China's pork imports are likely to hit a record this year, but the surge will have limited influence on rising prices.
APL Roadshow Sells the Pork Levy (19.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian Pork Limited (APL) says it's done all it can to convince its producers a levy increase is in their best interests.
Cattle Outlook: Beef & Pork Prices Up (19.09.2011)

US - The average price of choice beef at retail during August was $4.872 per pound, up 9.1 cents from the month before, up 49.8 cents from August 2010, and tied with the record set in May, writes Ron Plain, University of Missouri.
Sealed Air Gets All Clear for Diversey Acquisition (19.09.2011)

US - Meat and food packaging company, Sealed Air Corp has entered the food hygiene sector with the takeover of the Diversey group.
Dairy Crest To Pay More For Milk (19.09.2011)

UK - Dairy Crest announces a 1.85 pence per litre increase in price paid to farmers, to reflect higher costs.
No Orders to Close Poultry Shops (19.09.2011)

KUWAIT - It is reported that there have been no official moves to shut live chicken shops, following some reports to that effect last week.
Investment in Market Development Programmes (19.09.2011)

US - US beef, pork, corn and soybean producers are receiving a solid return on their checkoff investments in the US Meat Export Federation�s (USMEF) export market development programmes, according to a study completed recently by Dr Harry Kaiser, the Gellert Family Professor of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University and director of the Cornell Commodity Promotion Research Programme.
Training Programme to Focus on Effluent Treatment (19.09.2011)

US - US Poultry & Egg Association will sponsor a Poultry Wastewater Operator Training Program on 15 to 16 November at the Perdue Training Center in Salisbury, Maryland.
Tracing Food by Mobile Phone (19.09.2011)

EU - Using mobile phones to trace the origins of food sold in supermarkets by scanning their barcodes is just around the corner thanks to technology developed by researchers in EU funded projects.
Light Activated PDCs to Destroy E.coli (19.09.2011)

US - Theralase Technologies has developed a new application for its Photo Dynamic Compounds (PDCs) - the destruction of Escherichia coli bacteria.
Drop in 2012 Red Meat, Poultry Production Predicted (19.09.2011)

US - USDA�s September WASDE report predicted the feed and residual use of corn for the 2011-12 marketing year will total 4.7 billion bushels, down 6 per cent from the year before and the lowest for any marketing year since 1995-96, writes Ron Plain in his weekly Hog Outlook report for 16 September 2011.
CME:The Challenge Of High Feed Costs (21.09.2011)

US - The debate over feed costs and availability took center stage last week at a hearing of held by the House Sub-Committee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Singapore Market Re-opens To Irish Beef Exports (21.09.2011)

IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has welcomed a decision by the Singaporean authorities to lift its suspension on the importation of beef from Ireland and to allow the importation henceforth of beef from animals aged under 30 months.
US Statement on China�s Anti-Dumping Case at WTO (21.09.2011)

US & CHINA - United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced yesterday (20 September) that his office was initiating dispute settlement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging the Peoples Republic of China's imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of US chicken.
Record UK Beef Prices Result Of Global Phenomenon (21.09.2011)

UK - Beef farmers worried that the recent unprecedented surge in prime cattle prices could burst, like a bubble, should take comfort from the fact the market is being led by a world-wide lift in demand coupled with unusually tight global supplies.
Poor Beef Cattle Handling Can Cost �160 Per Animal (21.09.2011)

UK - Dark cutting beef can reduce beef carcase values by as much as 50p per kilo, according to latest research by EBLEX.
Spanish Consumers Appetite for Grass-fed Lamb (21.09.2011)

SPAIN - Spanish consumers have given a thumbs up to Quality Standard grass-fed English lamb, new research has revealed.
Supermarkets Change How They Buy Pork (21.09.2011)

HAWAII, US - Foodland Super Market Ltd. and Times Supermarkets have agreed to stop purchasing pork products from pigs that are transported live to Hawaii for slaughter.
Viet Nam Ag Ministry Seeks Help for Meat Producers (21.09.2011)

VIET NAM - The agriculture ministry is considering tax incentives and other support for the animal husbandry sector in order to bring down food prices, news website VnExpress reported Sunday.
Argentinean Beef Supplies Fall (21.09.2011)

ARGENTINA - Limited cattle supplies resulted in a 13 per cent year-on-year decrease in Argentinean cattle slaughter during the seven months to July 2011, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
QMS Involved With Russia Export Restriction Efforts (21.09.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)has announced that it will be fully involved with efforts to help lift beef export restrictions for the UK by Russia, which were on the agenda during the Prime Minister's visit to Moscow last week.
No Organic Chicken Production in Finland (21.09.2011)

FINLAND - Production of organic chicken in Finland is negligible. Companies say it would be too expensive and that there is an increased risk of disease.
Philippine Diet Not Hitting Energy Needs (21.09.2011)

PHILIPPINES - In a nationwide survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) in 2008, only three out of 10 households met the recommended energy intake, while about five to six out of 10 households met the estimated average requirement for protein which is 80 per cent of the recommendation.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Caribbean (21.09.2011)

CARIBBEAN - Even though total domestic broiler meat consumption in the Caribbean is being predicted to decline less than one per cent for 2011 from 2010, total broiler meat consumption in the Caribbean will increase 49 per cent from 263,000 metric tons in 2001 to 392,000 metric tons in 2011, according to the weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry.
Draft CAP Proposal Does Not Improve Welfare (21.09.2011)

EU - Eurogroup for Animals is extremely disappointed that in the draft proposals on the future Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) leaked recently, the Commission does not address the concerns of millions of EU citizens who call for improved welfare for farm animals and for more sustainable agriculture.
US Beef, Pork Showcased at Manila World Food Expo (21.09.2011)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - USMEF recently participated in World Food Expo at the SMX Convention and World Trade Center in Manila, Philippines. Now in its 11th year, World Food Expo is the largest and most anticipated food industry trade show in the Philippines.
Most Carcases Now Independently Classified (23.09.2011)

UK - For the first time, more than 90 per cent of all beef slaughtered for the human food chain in UK abattoirs is now independently classified by experts from Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL).
CME: Currency Rates Will Have Effect On Trade Volume (23.09.2011)

US - Currency rates bear watching, both for the effect they have on trade volume as well as for what they tell us about the global economy, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
UK Slaughter Statistics - September 2011 (23.09.2011)

UK - Cattle and pig slaughterings in the UK rose in August while sheep slaughterings were down according to the latest National Statistics produced by Defra.
Pork Still Top Performer in the UK (23.09.2011)

UK - Retail pork prices rose by 3.1 per cent in July, according to the RPI index, compared with a year ago says the latest BPEX quarterly category report.
Chicken: Still Top Meat Choice (23.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Chicken is still the New Zealand's favourite meat, according to the latest survey.
Langoustine Deal Boost to Scottish Fishermen (23.09.2011)

SCOTLAND - Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead MSP and Dave Thompson, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, have today welcomed the move from Sainsbury's to source freshly caught langoustines from fishermen off the West Coast of Scotland.
New Meat Inspection System Set for October (23.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The new Australian Export Meat Inspection Service (AEMIS) system will come into force on 1 October.
Brasil Foods in Negotiations for Doux Pig Assets (23.09.2011)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods, BRF, has announced that it is in negotiations with the French poultry processing giant Doux for some of its pig meat slaughter and production business.
Refocus on Role of Farmers as Food Producers (23.09.2011)

WALES, UK - Impending reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be used to refocus on the role of farmers as producers of food.
Fewer Animal Tests Needed for Shellfish Toxins (23.09.2011)

UK - A recently developed method for testing shellfish for toxins, which can cause serious illness in humans, is being adopted more widely for use on oysters and scallops, thanks to Food Safety Agency (FSA) research carried out by CEFAS.
Turkey Marketing Meeting Autumn 2011 (23.09.2011)

WALES, UK - NFU Cymru members producing turkeys for the festive season are invited to attend the Union's annual autumn marketing meeting on Wednesday, 12 October 2011.
Decline in Spanish Beef Consumption Continues (26.09.2011)

SPAIN - Spanish beef consumption has dropped by nearly eight per cent over the last 12 months to leave per capita consumption in the home at 6.5kg, according to Cecilia Ruiz, Madrid Office Manager for Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
CME: Cold Storage Report Supportive Of Meat Prices (26.09.2011)

US - USDA released on Thursday afternoon its latest �Cold Storage� report, offering a snapshot of the supply of beef, pork and poultry in cold storage as of 31 August,2011. The results of the survey were generally supportive for meat prices going forward, particularly for pork and chicken, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Russian Seafood Consumption to Grow (26.09.2011)

RUSSIA - Consumption of fish and production of fish on the Russian market has been growing steadily over recent years, according to Alla Barinova, Moscow Office Manager for Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Alliance Proposes Closure of Sockburn Plant (26.09.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The Alliance Group has started a consultation process with its staff and unions on a proposal to close its Sockburn Plant in Christchurch at the end of the 2012 processing season.
Record High Pork Production in August (26.09.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totalled 4.30 billion pounds in August, up four per cent from the 4.13 billion pounds produced in August 2010, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Ham and Bacon Processor to Expand (26.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian ham and backon processor Primo Smallgoods is planning a A$200 million expansion of its operations in southern Queensland.
Foyle Food Group Profits Rise (26.09.2011)

UK - Northern Irish meat companuy Foyle Food Group has reported increased pre-tax profits despite a dip in turnover.
Jamaica Broilers' Net Profit Falls to $128 Million (26.09.2011)

JAMAICA - Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) posted a loss for its ethanol operations, while it saw dramatic declines to its poultry and feed businesses' bottom lines.
Morell Fined for GIPSA Breaches (26.09.2011)

US - John Morrell & Co, part of the giant Smithfield Foods group, is to pay a $162,500 civil fine for undervaluing pig carcases and falsifying records at slaughterhouses in Sioux Falls and Sioux City, Iowa.
Pork Cutout Value Rises for Second Week in a Row (26.09.2011)

US - The amount of pork in cold storage at the end of August was 441 million pounds, down three per cent from a month earlier but up 13 per cent from a year ago, writes Ron Plain.
Cattle Outlook:Cut-out Value & Cattle On Feed Down (26.09.2011)

US - USDA says that 0.8 per cent fewer cattle were placed on feed this August than last. They report that August marketings of fed cattle were up 6.5 per cent, in part due to one extra slaughter day. That means the number of cattle on feed at the start of September was up 5.4 per cent over last year.
Woolworths Launch New MSC Certified Products (26.09.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Shoppers in Australia can now choose MSC certified Select-branded sustainable fish from the freezer of their local Woolworths supermarkets.
Minister Promotes Irish Dairy and Meat in Algeria (28.09.2011)

IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, travelled to Algiers to meet Mr Rachid Benaissa, the Algerian Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development and to promote sales of Irish dairy and meat products.
New Lamb Initiative in Tesco UK (28.09.2011)

UK - Silver Fern Farms in collaboration with Beef + Lamb New Zealand is today launching a new initiative with UK supermarket chain Tesco, offering New Zealand fresh chilled lamb under the Silver Fern Farms brand.
CME: Analysts Expect Hog Inventories Up 0.5% (28.09.2011)

US - Hot July temperatures took their toll on a late planted corn crop. Ever since, there has been plenty of debate how livestock producers responded to the outlook for sharply higher feed costs, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Five in a Row for Top Christmas Turkey (28.09.2011)

UK - The KellyBronze beat off stiff competition to gain top accolade for traditional Christmas turkeys for the fifth year running at the British Turkey Awards.
Campaign Drives Assured Beef and Lamb Awareness (28.09.2011)

UK - A campaign to boost sales and awareness of assured beef and lamb while giving shoppers the chance to scoop cash prizes has been launched by EBLEX.
Hot Dogs Top of Chile's Consumer List (28.09.2011)

CHILE - Six years into a study by Chilean Supermarkets Association (Supermercados de Chile A.G. - ASACH) and market research company Nielsen, results show that hot dogs, soft drinks, chicken, cheese, beer and yogurt are the best-selling items in Chile�s 1,157 supermarkets.
Tyson Recalls Ground Beef over E. Coli Fears (28.09.2011)

US - Tyson Fresh Meats in Emporia, Kansas is recalling approximately 131,300 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Multidrug Resistant Salmonella in Turkey Recall (28.09.2011)

US - Cargill Meat Solutions has confirmed that the salmonella found in the ground turkey meat recalled earlier this month was a multidrug resistant strain.
Beef Imports Peak in August (28.09.2011)

KOREA - Preparations for Chuseok (Harvest Festival) helped to drive Korean beef imports for August to their highest monthly level since January 2003, totaling 31,611 tonnes swt (KITA), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Kraft Fined over Worker Safety Violations (28.09.2011)

US � The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Kraft Foods Inc. for 12 serious and one other-than-serious safety violation at a plant of its subsidiary, Oscar Meyer, in Madison, Wisconsin.
International Egg and Poultry Review: South Korea (28.09.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Despite outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), high feed costs, and high farm gate prices, broiler meat production forecasts for Korea have been revised higher, according to the weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Mull Abattoir Open for Business Again (28.09.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Sausages, burgers, lorne sausage and dry cure bacon are just some of the new products that the re-opened Mull abattoir and processing plant is preparing for its customers.
Ham Recalled over Listeria Scare (28.09.2011)

CANADA - Les Cuisines Gaspésiennes de Matane Ltée is recalling its Compliments brand Sensations Old-Style Smoked Ham because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Argentina Runs FMD Control Measures (28.09.2011)

ARGENTINA - The Argentine National Health and Food Quality Service (SENASA) has announced it has been running different preventive measures in the country in the face of the FMD outbreak in the Republic of Paraguay.
Marel Named Overall Outstanding Supplier (30.09.2011)

ICELAND - There was a happy opening day for Marel at this year�s Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, where the company was presented with the award as Overall Outstanding Supplier.
Drop in US Beef and Poultry Production Predicted (30.09.2011)

US - In a new report, Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research analysts state say that US meat and poultry production could fall by nearly five per cent year-on-year by mid-2012.
Japanese Imports Of US Beef Surge (30.09.2011)

JAPAN - Japan imported 47,132 tonnes swt of beef during August, up four per cent on the same period last year (Ministry of Finance, Japan), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Milk Link Invests In Lockerbie Creamery (30.09.2011)

UK - Milk Link has invested £20 Million into the transformation of Lockerbie Creamery. The expenditure programme will make Lockerbie the largest dairy processing site in Scotland and one of the largest and most advanced creameries in the UK, creating a strong platform for the expansion of dairying in South West Scotland and the North of England.
BEIS: Harvard School of Public Health Study (30.09.2011)

UK - Dr Carrie Ruxton, nutrition consultant to the British Egg Information Service, issued the following statement on the Harvard School of Public Health study.
UK Wins Food Fight (30.09.2011)

UK - Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK. The victory means it will be far easier for consumers to know what�s in the food they�re buying.
Forensic Technology Cracks Down on Food Fraud (30.09.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Scotch Beef is a world-leading brand and the industry invests considerable time and money ensuring the end product is of the highest quality.
New Marel System for Pacific Andes Qingdao (03.10.2011)

CHINA - Meat and fish procewssing equiment company Marel has concluded a contract with Chinese processor Pacific Andes to design, build and install a new processing system for use at the company�s plant in Qingdao.
Strong Year for Moy Park but Challenges Ahead (03.10.2011)

UK - Moy Park, Northern Ireland�s largest food processing company, has reported a positive financial performance in its annual results for the year ending 31st December 2010 but has warned of the challenge to overcome feed price and energy inflation beyond this period.
E.Coli Fears Lead to Beef Product Recall (03.10.2011)

US - A Californian company is recalling approximately 80,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
FDA Announces Retail Food Safety Action Plan (03.10.2011)

US - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its Retail Food Safety Action Plan. The plan specifically calls for new state and local food safety requirements for retail food establishments and for training for personnel on food safety measures.
Han Defauwes Named Meyn President and CEO (03.10.2011)

NETHERLANDS � Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. has announced the appointment of Han Defauwes as the company�s new President and Chief Executive Officer by the Supervisory Board.
Zhongpin Starts Trial Pork Production in Tianjin (03.10.2011)

CHINA - Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, started trial production at its new prepared pork products plant in Tianjin on Friday.
Court Rules in Favour of Broiler Growers (03.10.2011)

ARKANSAS, US - A court has awarded 91 broiler growers for Pilgrim's Pride almost $26 million.
Agriculture Officials Halt Meat Processor Operations (03.10.2011)

US - The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has temporarily halted custom exempt processing operations at Reis Meat Processing in Jackson, Missouri because of unsanitary practices.
Processor Buys Back Meat Plant (03.10.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's largest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms (SFF) is buying back the Frasertown sheep processing plant in the northern Hawke's Bay.
NFU: Senate Must Pass Bill to Make FTAs More Fair (03.10.2011)

US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to US Senate Leadership today urging them to pass S. 1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011. The bill would give the US Treasury the authority to enforce existing currency manipulation laws with countries that trade with the US.
Clenbuterol Tablets Banned (03.10.2011)

CHINA - China has banned the production, sale and use of clenbuterol tablets, which are often illegally added to pig feed, the food and drug authority said on Friday (30 September).
Profit Falls at Sovereign Foods (03.10.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Sovereign Foods' diluted earnings were down in the first half of the year, despite an increase in revenue.
Rugby Ace Fronts Schools' Healthy Eating Campaign (03.10.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - A new Quality Meat Scotland poster campaign is set to be rolled out to hundreds of schools across Scotland and will feature one of Scotland�s most inspirational sportsmen, rugby ace Chris Paterson.
Changes at Hormel Foods (03.10.2011)

US � James R. Hoffman, vice president of Hormel Foods International Corporation (HFIC) for the Americas is to retire on 27 January 2012.
CME: FTA's Should Increase Beef & Pork Exports (05.10.2011)

US - Free-trade agreements (FTA) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia have finally been submitted by the Obama administration to Congress for ratification, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Poultry Industry Urges Congress to Approve FTAs (05.10.2011)

US - The US poultry and egg industry applauds the recent decision yesterday to send the three pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with Korea, Colombia and Panama to Congress for approval.
Red Meat Sector Strategy Stocktake Report Out (05.10.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The first of the quarterly reports by the Red Meat Sector Strategy Coordination Group (SCG) has been issued to the red meat sector.
HSA Calls for Scholarship Applications (05.10.2011)

HSA CAlls for Scholarship Applications UK - The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is now inviting applications for its 2012 Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships.
Beef and Veal Exports Up in September (05.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef and veal exports during September increased by eight per cent year-on-year, to 81,965 tonnes swt � the first monthly year-on-year rise since March according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries � DAFF.
Spring Flush Drives September Lamb Exports (05.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian lamb exports during September lifted 24 per cent year-on-year, to 15,227 tonnes swt according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
BRF Buys Argentine Companies (05.10.2011)

ARGENTINA - Meat, poultry and food processor Brasil Foods has acquired Avex S.A. and the companies Flora Danica S.A, and Flora San Luis S.A. and GB Dan S.A.(Grupo Danica) both of which are headquartered in Argentina, through its subsidiary in Argentina.
EU Pig Prices: Markets Steady for the Most Part (05.10.2011)

EU - This week, the market development continues to be steady to slightly positive on the European slaughter pig market.
Call for Food Safety Funding Without New Taxes (05.10.2011)

US - A group of food and agriculture organisations in the US has called on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to formulate a fiscally sound budget plan that ensures appropriate funding for priority government functions, such as food safety, while charting a path towards national deficit and debt reduction.
Factory Demand Sees Cow Price Rise But Sheep Fall (05.10.2011)

IRELAND - Livestock Price Coordinator for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers� Association (ICSA), John Cleary, has said that a huge demand for cows by factories this week has seen a strong rise in prices with other prices remaining steady.
New Regulatory Requirements for Aquatic Animals (05.10.2011)

CANADA - As of 10 December this year, there will be new requirements for all aquatic animals (finfish, molluscs, and crustaceans) imported into Canada.
Avoid Mixing Pigs for Industry and Consumer Gains (05.10.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Producers, hauliers and abattoirs could achieve welfare and financial gains and improve consumer satisfaction by working together to avoid mixing groups of pigs before slaughter.
Eating Frozen Meals Can Help Learn Portion Control (05.10.2011)

US - A study by ConAgra Foods suggests that portion-controlled frozen meals eaten as part of a reduced-calorie eating plan helped participants learn proper portions.
Dawn Meats Goes Pink (05.10.2011)

IRELAND - Friday 7 October is Pink Ribbon Day and signals the beginning of a month of pink activity across the country in support of people affected by breast cancer and Action Breast Cancer�s 10th birthday.
Big Win at Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards (05.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian Pork Limited (APL), the national producer representative body for Australian pork producers, would like to congratulate the nine PorkMark licensees for their award-winning performances at this year�s Royal Melbourne Fine Food Show.
A Pledge for Pork; Making the Pork Promise (05.10.2011)

UK - Love Pork are asking people to �Make the Pork Promise� through their Facebook page.
CME: Strong Beef & Pork Demand This Autumn (07.10.2011)

US - Private market analysts are adjusting their corn yield estimates based on actual yield figures as we approach next Wednesday�s USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand (WASDE) reports, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
WPC - Pig Industry Facing International Challenges (07.10.2011)

GERMANY - The pig meat industry around the world is facing formidable challenges, writes TheMeatSite editor-in-chief Chris Harris at the World Pork Conference.
Tuna Developing Mexico�s Market Position (07.10.2011)

MEXICO - In 2010, eight per cent of Mexico's total fish products were tuna. This ranked the country as the 12th producer in the field, according to figures provided by FAO.
Tracking the Effect of Chicory on Boar Taint (07.10.2011)

DENMARK - The discovery of how chicory affects boar taint can, in the long run, open the door to a more targeted and efficient way of preventing boar taint via the feed.
Market Preview: Report Offers Golden Opportunity (07.10.2011)

US - In this week's "Market Preview" featured in National Hog Farmer, Steve Meyer discusses the modifications to the latest "Grain Stocks" report released by the USDA, and the golden opportunities it offers.
WPC - Concerns Raised over Introduction of Loose Pig Housing (07.10.2011)

GERMANY - Tackling the problems that egg producers n the EU have in fulfilling the new directive on enriched cages for laying hens could be used as a model for the EU directive on loose housing for pigs.
SunGold Lays off 75 Staff (07.10.2011)

SunGold Lays off 75 Staff CANADA - Alberta beef processor SunGold Specialty Meats is to lay off 75 staff.
�3.5 Million Investment To Create 64 Jobs By 2014 (10.10.2011)

IRELAND - The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, announced a further investment of �3.5 Million into the Irish seafood sector to create 64 jobs by 2014, under The Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme.
Beef Council Promotes Beef Internationally (10.10.2011)

US - The South Dakota Beef Industry Council's (SDBIC) newly adopted $3.5-million budget will be working hard in fiscal year 2012 to reach consumers from South Dakota to New York to foreign countries with the message that beef is a smart and delicious choice in a healthy diet.
Wal-Mart Closed Over Falsely Labelled Pork (10.10.2011)

CHINA - The government of Chongqing municipality has shut down 10 Wal-Mart stores that have been accused of fraudulently selling ordinary pork as organic pork, according to the local administration of industry and commerce yesterday, 9 October.
ABP Food Group Acquires RWM Food Group (10.10.2011)

UK - ABP Food Group, the parent company for ABP UK, has acquired the RWM Food Group Holdings Limited.
Action on Illegal Slaughtering, Strengthening Meat (10.10.2011)

CHINA - The Chinese authorities are to crack down illegal slaughtering and strengthen meat safety through a nine month action plan starting this month.
Flag Flown for Scotland at Largest Food Trade Fair (10.10.2011)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - Scotland�s meat exporters are flying the flag for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork in Cologne, Germany this week at the world�s largest food trade fair.
Leong Hup Takeover Moves Ahead (10.10.2011)

MALAYSIA - The take-over of poultry company, Leong Hup, is said to be on track but not yet complete.
No End in Sight to High Chicken Prices (10.10.2011)

JAMAICA - Leading chicken producers have warned that continuing high feed prices will push up the cost of Christmas poultry.
Consumers Misled by Chicken 'No Hormone' Claims (10.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Consumer groups say that the 'no hormones' claim by some chicken companies may mislead consumers.
NFU: Imposing Moratorium on Regulatory Actions (10.10.2011)

US - The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and a coalition of organizations sent a letter to the US House Committee on Agriculture and Senate Agriculture Committee, asking them to recommend a two-year moratorium on all discretionary, non-essential regulatory actions to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
Danish Crown Reports Record Beef Slaughter (10.10.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown Beef has recorded cattle slaughter number to date this year of more than 300,000.
IPE 2012 to Examine Future of US Poultry Industry (12.10.2011)

US - The International Poultry Expo will host a conference entitled, 'Charting the Course: An Executive Conference on the Future of the American Poultry Industry', as a key component of its educational programmes at the 2012 Expo.
Perdue - Next Step in Environmental Campaign (12.10.2011)

MARYLAND, US - Governor Martin O'Malley and other Maryland dignitaries last week celebrated the completion of one of the largest commercially owned solar power systems in the eastern United States at Perdue Incorporated's corporate headquarters.
CME: Keep An Eye Out For Hay Prices (12.10.2011)

US - As we await the latest USDA projections of grain and livestock supplies into 2012, it is important to keep your eye on that �other� cattle feed supply � hay, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Secrets of Salmonella�s Survival (12.10.2011)

UK - The Institute of Food Research, which is strategically funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), is to collaborate with the University of Sheffield to investigate how Salmonella survives during its lifecycle within our bodies, as a way of finding chinks in its armour that can be exploited to develop new therapies.
Argentina Emerges as New Global Poultry Player (12.10.2011)

ARGENTINA - The poultry industry has developed rapidly in the last 10 years, thanks to a number of competitive advantages.
Pork Levy Increase Expected to Be Approved (12.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The former president of Queensland Pork Producers says it is inevitable the levy will rise for that industry.
China's Farm Produce Prices Up Slightly Last Week (12.10.2011)

CHINA - CHINA - Prices of major farm produce as food monitored by Ministry of Commerce were up by small margin towards the end of September.
EDEKA S�dwest Builds State-of-the-Art Meat Plant (12.10.2011)

GERMANY - One of the most modern and efficient meat-processing plants in Europe has been built in Rheinstetten, Baden Württemberg.
Loopholes Suspected in Wal-Mart Management (12.10.2011)

CHONQING, CHINA - Officials with the Chongqing Municipal government said on Tuesday that the business management of Wal-Mart may be "problematic" after 13 Wal-Mart stores in the city were closed temporarily and fined over a case of product mislabeling.
CP Expanding Australian Operations (12.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Asian food-processing giant, Charoen Pokphand Group, is expanding in Australia exporting primary produce to its factories in Thailand.
Processors Working for a More Sustainable Industry (12.10.2011)

EU - The European Fish Processors and Traders Association, AIPCE-CEP, is backing proposals from the European Commission for a more sustainable industry.
New Business Structure for Hormel Foods (12.10.2011)

US � Hormel Foods has announced a new business structure that will result in Grocery Products and Consumer Products Sales reporting to Steven G. Binder.
Seafood Export Value Up For 2011 (12.10.2011)

NORWAY - The value of exports of Norwegian Seafood for the past year to date totalled NOK 37.9 billion. According to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council (NSEC), this is an increase of NOK 759 billion on the same period in the record-breaking year of 2010.
Russia Increases Quota Usage in September (12.10.2011)

RUSSIA - A large amount of unused import quota and the willingness of Russian importers to lock-in supplies early to avoid the closure of ports during winter fuelled a 30 per cent month-on-month increase in Australian beef exports to Russia in September to 6,939 tonnes.
Key to Protecting Market Access for Canadian Pork (12.10.2011)

CANADA - The Chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says there's a growing recognition among Canada's pork producers of the need to protect the health status of Canada's pork industry, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Proposals Focus on Greening the CAP (12.10.2011)

EU - This morning, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dacian Ciolos presented the major reform proposals for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2014.
CME: 2012 Beef Production Estimates Down (14.10.2011)

US - The latest USDA WASDE report included some significant revisions to projections for US beef, pork, and poultry supplies in 2012, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Cal Poly Unveils Meat Processing Centre (14.10.2011)

US � Cal Poly�s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is opening the doors of the new J and G Lau Meat Processing Center and teaching facility.
Second Food Price Fall Shows The Market Works (14.10.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The second consecutive fall in the Food Price Index, this time by one per cent, shows that the market is working to deliver fair pricing.
John Morrell Fined over Ammonia Emissions (14.10.2011)

US - John Morrell Company has agreed to pay a $206,000 penalty and improve the maintenance of process equipment at its Sioux Falls meat packing plant in South Dakota to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations.
Government �Here To Help� UK Meat Exporters (14.10.2011)

UK - The UK meat sector has a really good export story to tell and can continue to grow and flourish by working with the Government to break into new overseas markets and expand existing ones.
Retail Packing Operation under Threat of Closure (14.10.2011)

UK - Following the cancellation of a substantial order for retail packed meat from a major multiple retail customer of Dorset based RWM Food Group, a consultation process in line with current statutory regulations with the employees in the retail packing site has been launched.
Vilsack Welcomes FTA Moves in Senate (14.10.2011)

US - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackhas applauded theof the free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama through the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Frozen Beef Stocks Remain High In Japan (14.10.2011)

JAPAN - In the Japanese market, imported frozen beef stocks during August increased from the previous month, and were up 20 per cent year-on-year, at 78,941 tonnes (boneless equivalent) - the highest since November 2002, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Aid for Meat and Fish Processors (14.10.2011)

PHILIPPINES - A meat processing and fish processing company were among nine companies to receive aid from the Ilocos Sur Science and Technology Center of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) helping to improve their businesses.
LMC: Cattle Kill Under Renewed Pressure (14.10.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - During September, there has been renewed pressure on the NI cattle kill with numbers slaughtered down by five per cent year-onyear.
Scottish Mussels An Excellent Consumer Choice (14.10.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) is highlighting to consumers that mussels are an excellent choice at this time of year because of their tremendous quality.
Sausage Manufacturer Dies in Plane Crash (14.10.2011)

US - Charles S. �Chas� Armitage, Jr., aged 52, the president of Uncle Charley�s Sausage Company, died in a private plane that crashed in a remote area near Peru, West Virginia, at the start of the month.
CME: International Prices Softer But US Exports Strong (14.10.2011)

US - US dairy exports remained strong in August, writes Alan Levitt.
Frozen Ground Tuna Recall: Illnesses reported (17.10.2011)

US - Osamu Corporation of Gardena, California, is recalling up to 1,800 cases of frozen ground tuna because the FDA found decomposition in several samples of the product and also found elevated histamine levels in samples taken from one retail location.
CME: S.Korea FTA Good News For Beef Exports (17.10.2011)

US - The US Congress ratified three free trade agreements, with S. Korea, Panama and Colombia. In the context of US beef and pork trade, the FTA with S. Korea is the most significant since it represents a market which through the first eight months of 2011 has accounted for 10 per cent of all US pork exports and 16 per cent of all beef exports, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
CP to Open Supermarkets in Bangkok (17.10.2011)

THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Group is to launch CP Food Market at two locations in Bangkok shortly, including the Group's own meat and seafood products in its offering.
Meat Prices Fall as Supplies Grow (17.10.2011)

VIET NAM - Pork prices are falling as greater supplies reach the market from domestic producers, and other meat prices are also declining.
Pork Producers under Pressure, Processors Profit (17.10.2011)

IRELAND - Pork processors are making large profits while pig producers are suffering cuts, says the Irish Farmers Union (IFU).
Trade Opportunities for Canada Grow in Germany (17.10.2011)

CANADA � Canadian agricultural products will be easier to find on German store shelves following a new Canada Brand investment of C$1 million.
Ground Beef Recalled Because of E.Coli O157:H7 (17.10.2011)

US - A California company is recalling approximately 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Finland to Start Exporting Pork to China (17.10.2011)

FINLAND - Finland aims to start exporting pork to China. The long-negotiated agreements about food safety are to be signed at the end of October, when Finland�s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry visits China.
Danish Crown Adapts Capacity; ESS-FOOD's New Face (17.10.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown says goodbye to 500 employees in Denmark. The reason is surplus capacity at a number of departments because fewer pigs are currently being sent for slaughter than anticipated.
Chinese Market for Dairy Ingredients Grows (17.10.2011)

ASIA - Asia is by far the fastest growing region within the global food sector, according to Michael Hussey, Food and Beverages Division, Bord Bia � the Irish Food Board.
Algeria Remains Africa�s Largest Food Importer (17.10.2011)

ALGERIA - Algeria is the largest importer of agricultural goods in Africa, making it an attractive market, holding immense potential, according to James O�Donnell, Director Emerging Markets, Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Poultry the Winning Protein in Next Decade (17.10.2011)

GLOBAL - The prospects are bright for the global poultry industry, says a new Rabobank report, despite the current turbulent environment and the challenge of meeting a 30 per cent rise in global demand in the next decade.
Contaminated Chicken and Ground Pork Destroyed (17.10.2011)

US - Tests conducted at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory on vacuum packed chicken and ground pork products from Reis Meat Processing in Jackson, Missouri revealed abnormally high bacteria levels, prompting the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to order the destruction of the products.
First Vietnamese Chickens Global GAP Accredited (17.10.2011)

VIET NAM - Binh Minh Livestock Company Ltdhas been awarded a Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification for its chicken breeding methods.
Call for Progress on Groceries Code Adjudicator (17.10.2011)

UK - The British National Farmers' Union has hit out at the UK government's response to parliamentary recommendations on Groceries Code Adjudicator.
Beef Exports Show Strong Growth (17.10.2011)

US - August was another outstanding month for US beef exports. Beef exports set an all-time monthly value record at $514.2 million on a strong volume of 256 billion pounds. Beef exports are on pace to set new value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark for the first time ever.
Poultry Processing Plant Commissioned (19.10.2011)

CAMEROON - A new modern poultry processing plant has been commissioned in Bafang.
CME: USDA Announces Reports To Be Dropped (19.10.2011)

US - USDA announced on Monday that it plans to reduce the number of reports it issues, eliminating some reports in their entirety and publishing others less frequently. The reductions are, of course, being driven by budget cuts in Washington and have been talked about in general for more than a year, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Pig Markets Steady (19.10.2011)

EU - This week, the EU slaughter pig market presents itself in a steady way. With its 5 cents' plus, France alone distances itself from the other participants.
Beijing Removes Tainted Pork Knuckles from Market (19.10.2011)

BEIJING, CHINA - The Beijing Administration for Industry and Commerce confiscated chemically bleached pork knuckles from the Baliqiao Market on Monday, 17 October. The supplier was an unlicensed workshop.
China's Farm Produce Prices Down (19.10.2011)

CHINA - Farm produce prices in China fell in the week ending 16 October compared to the previous week, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a report released yesterday.
Progress on Salmonella Vaccine for Poultry, Humans (19.10.2011)

US - North Carolina State University professors are looking to reduce the threat of Salmonella, which infects 1.2 million people a year.
Big Demand For Heifers & Sheep Prices Recover (19.10.2011)

IRELAND - Despite factories reaching their quotas last week, there is still a very strong demand for quality cattle this week in Irealnd according to Livestock Price Coordinator for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers� Association (ICSA), John Cleary.
Feed Price Rises Bring Lay-Offs at Perdue (19.10.2011)

US - Feed cost rise 20 per cent in a year have led poultry producer and processor Perdue to shed 24 positions.
CME: Auction Prices Higher For SMP, WMP (19.10.2011)

US - The Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction index increased for the first time since early June, moving up 1.7 per cent from the previous event, writes Alan Levitt.
Meat Safety Consciousness Week (19.10.2011)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippines are celebrating Meat Safety Consciousness Week this week and , the National Meat Inspection Service director for Region 6 Emmanuel Lemana issued a reminder to consumers to always look for meat inspection certificate on the meat they buy in outlets, especially in public markets.
Lower Supply Hits Uruguayan Sheep Meat Exports (19.10.2011)

URUGUAY - The rapid increase in Uruguayan lamb prices, following tight global sheep meat supplies and stronger domestic consumption has resulted in a 30 per cent year-on-year decrease in Uruguayan sheep meat exports during the nine months to September compared with the same period in 2010.
Opportunities for Dunbia at Anuga (19.10.2011)

NORTHERN IRELAND - Northern Irish meat supplier Dunbia claims it now has several new opportunities to boost export sales from their Northern Ireland operations, after exhibiting at teh Anuga food exhibition in Cologne, Germany.
Viet Nam Hog Markets (19.10.2011)

VIET NAM - Viet Nam is expected to produce nearly two and a half million tonnes of pork this year accordiung to the global hog market report by Ron Lane, Senior Consultant Genesus China and Genesus Viet Nam and Meggie Vo, Research Assitant.
Marfrig Installs Energy Management System (19.10.2011)

BRAZIL - Marfrig's cattle division in Brazil is implementing a modern system for energy management using steam and water in production, including assisting in the strategic decisions of the company.
Doux Increases Production at Plouray (21.10.2011)

FRANCE - French poultry processor Doux is to start a night shift at its slaughterhouse in Plouray near Gourin and Guémené-sur-Scorff in Morbihan, to help meet increasing demand for poultry meat.
New Framework - Sustainable Future of Live Exports (21.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The National Farmers� Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government�s continued support for the future of Australia�s live export trade.
Pork Producers Applaud Maple Leaf's Investment (21.10.2011)

MANITOBA, CANADA - Manitoba's pork producers are applauding a restructuring plan that will see Maple Leaf Foods invest 560 million dollars to upgrade and expand its value added processing capacity, writes Bruce Cochrane.
'Pork Not Porkies' Plastered Across the UK (21.10.2011)

UK - Compassion in World Farming has made a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority as the campaigning charity questions the validity of Assured Food Standards� current advertising campaign.
Nutreco Raises Quarterly Revenue (21.10.2011)

NETHERLANDS - Animal feed and meat company, Nutreco, achieved an increase in revenues for the last quarter, with performance particularly strong in its Meat business.
UK Slaughter Statistics - October 2011 (21.10.2011)

UK - Cattle slaughterings have remained unchanged while pig slaughterings have risen sharply according to the latest National Statistics produced by by the UK Statistics Authority and released by Defra on 20 October.
Packington Free Range Farm Rebrands (21.10.2011)

UK - Packington Pork, Packington Chicken and Packington Cockerel, the award winning free-range brands from Mercer Farming, based in Barton-Under-Needwood in Staffordshire has rebranded all its operations under Packington Free Range.
Paraguay Works To Recover Markets (21.10.2011)

PARAGUAY - A delegation of Russian veterinarians has met with representatives from the Paraguayan Animal Quality and Health National Service (SENACSA), in order to obtain an update on the procedures and methods taken by Paraguay to eradicate and control the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Beef Packer Fined in Discrimination Case (21.10.2011)

US - Federal contractor Caviness Beef Packers Ltd., doing business as Palo Duro Meat Processing Inc in Amarillo and Caviness Packing Co. in Hereford, has agreed to a settlement resolving findings that the company discriminated against job applicants on the bases of race and gender by rejecting them for positions at the company's two meat processing facilities.
CME: Retail Milk Prices Up For 12 Straight Months (21.10.2011)

US - Dairy futures traded mixed after yesterday�s �Milk Production� report, which showed output up 1.7 per cent in September, writes Alan Levitt.
Warning to Check Updated Meat Permits (21.10.2011)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippines National Meat Inspection Service - National Capital Region (NMIS-NCR) Director Eduardo Oblena has issued a reminder to consumers to check the inspection permits of meat stores and make sure that they are not tampered or recycled.
Fisheries Exports Surge To Record High (21.10.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Exports of South Korea's fisheries and marine products surged 31 per cent from a year earlier in the first nine months of the year, fueled by strong demand from Japan and China, said a state-run trade organisation.
Turkey Breast Recalled over Undeclared Allergens (21.10.2011)

US - An Ohio company is recalling approximately 2,325 pounds of fully cooked skinless turkey breast products because they contain wheat and soy, which are not declared on the label. Wheat and soy are known allergens.
Cagle's Files for Chapter 11 Protection (21.10.2011)

US - One of Georgia's oldest companies, chicken producer Cagle's Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Vision Buys TDM's Poultry Business (21.10.2011)

MALAYSIA - TDM is to sell its poultry unit for four million ringgit (MYR).
Catfish Processing Down 23 Per Cent (21.10.2011)

US - Farm-raised catfish processed during September 2011 totaled 30.3 million pounds round weight, down 23 per cent from September 2010.
Genetic Traits Identified in Pigs for Tastiest Meat (21.10.2011)

IRELAND - Irish researchers have identified genetic traits in pigs that can be used to ensure the tastiest, healthiest pig meat is delivered to consumers.
JBS Denies Breaking Sustainable Procurement Agreement (21.10.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian beef processing giant JBS SA has hit back at allegations that it has broken an accord over buying cattle from sustainable source.
EU Steps Up Dioxin Contamination Prevention (21.10.2011)

EU � The European Commission is to put forward new proposals to improve the protection of consumers and industry against a possible dioxin contamination.
US Poultry Industry United in Support of FTAs (24.10.2011)

US - US poultry and egg producers, processors, and exporters are united in their strong support for the decisive passage and subsequent signing of legislation to implement free trade agreements (FTAs) with Korea, Colombia and Panama. The industries have supported and urged approval of these agreements since negotiations were concluded more than four years ago.
New Proposals for Raw Drinking Milk (24.10.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is reviewing the requirements that allow for the sale of raw drinking milk from the farm gate, and is seeking submissions from all interested parties on the options set out in the paper.
Wal-Mart Exec Replacement Normal, Says MOC (24.10.2011)

CHINA - The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Wednesday (19 October) it was a normal act for foreign firms to adjust company leadership, declining to comment on a recent decision by Wal-Mart Inc to replace a top China executive after a pork scandal.
Maple Leaf Restructuring Generates Mixed Feelings (24.10.2011)

SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is confident a 560 million dollar restructuring plan announced by Maple Leaf Foods will benefit Canada's pork producers but it's disappointed with the closure of the company's North Battleford bacon plant, writes Bruce Cochrane.
CME: Retail Meat Prices Continue To Climb (24.10.2011)

US - Retail meat prices continued to climb in September with Choice beef, pork and turkey setting new records, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Finished Cattle Disposals Decline by 70,000 Head (24.10.2011)

IRELAND - Total slaughterings in export beef plants up to week ending 15 October stood at 1,239,000 head, according to Joe Burke, Sector Manager � Beef & Livestock at Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.
Cattle Outlook: High Beef Prices & Cattle On Feed Up (24.10.2011)

US - USDA's October cattle on feed report was slightly bearish. It said that the number of cattle placed on feed during September was up 0.2 per cent and marketings were up 0.6 per cent, leaving the number on feed 1 October up 4.9 per cent compared to a year earlier.
JBS Workers in Michigan Vote to Join Union (24.10.2011)

US - A majority of workers at the JBS slaughterhouse and production plant in Plainwell, Michigan, voted to join UFCW Local 951 union last week.
Daily Dose Of Dairy Boosts Mental Performance (24.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - A new study suggests frequent intake of dairy foods is linked to better mental performance.
CME: Cheese Stocks Still Hanging Over Market (24.10.2011)

US - Whey futures ticked higher today, reaching new contract highs in nearly every month, writes Alan Levitt.
President Signs Free Trade Agreements (24.10.2011)

US - President Obama signed the Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia on Friday (21 October).
Good Quarter of Domestic & Export Sales for MHP (24.10.2011)

UKRAINE - MHP increased its chicken meat sales by 23 per cent to just under 100,000 tonnes for the first nine months of 2011, with increases in both domestic sales and exports.
Pakistan Sees Potential in Halal Food Exports (24.10.2011)

PAKISTAN - Pakistani halal food has tremendous export potential, according to industry leaders.
Call for South Korea FTA Talks to Resume (24.10.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council, Canada Pork International, Canadian Cattlemen's Association and the Canadian Meat Council have joined forces to urge the Government of Canada to resume the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with South Korea that have been stalled since 2008.
Goverment Supports Local Meat Producers (24.10.2011)

GHANA - The government of Ghana is discouraging imports of frozen meat by supporting domestic producers.
Nolan Meats - Queensland Exporter of the Year (24.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Nolan Meats has won the Queeensland exporter of the year award in the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards, which are presented each year to recognise the outstanding achievements of the state's leading export businesses and industries.
Welfare Groups Attack Un-stunned Slaughter (26.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Following the reform of live exports in Australia, the RSPCA and Animals Australia are profoundly disappointed that one of the cruellest aspects of live export � un-stunned slaughter � is set to continue.
�150 Million UK Dairy Project Given Go Ahead (26.10.2011)

UK - The Secretary of State has confirmed that he will not to call-in the £150 million Arla dairy proposal, giving Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) the green light to grant detailed planning permission for the dairy and outline planning permission for the ancillary and supporting business park uses on the site near to Aston Clinton, Aylesbury.
Gillard Government Reforms Live Export Trade (26.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has outlined the future of regulation in Australia's live export industry as part of the Government's response to the Farmer review.
Steering Seafood Industry in the Right Direction (26.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, has opened the Seafood Directions Conference 2011, showcasing innovations and new products to help Australian fisheries become more efficient in supplying consumers with fresh Australian seafood.
Shellfish Producers Want Faster Licence Turnaround (26.10.2011)

IRELAND - Speaking at the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Aquaculture conference in Kinsale, Irish Shellfish Association leader Flor Harrington said that licensing was a �make or break� issue for his members.
Further Dairy Retail Price Cuts (26.10.2011)

UK - The latest retail price information form DairyCo shows that several retailers have followed ASDA in reducing the price of own-label milk.
Chinese Impressed by US Industry's Efficiency (26.10.2011)

US - A group of Chinese customers were given an insight into US chicken production when they visited Tyson Foods and Pilgrims.
Supermarkets Could Trigger Pork Shortage (26.10.2011)

UK - A massive shortage of fresh pork could result from short-sighted policies of major supermarkets, predicts Matthew Curtis, managing director of Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.
USMEF Distinguished Service Award for Troutman (26.10.2011)

US - A third-generation meat industry veteran with more than 36 years experience, Edward (Eddie) Troutman of Cargill's, is this year's winner of the U Meat Export Federation�s Distinguished Service Award.
Report Shows Importance of EU's Rapid Alert System (26.10.2011)

EU � The European Union's system for quick exchange of information on risks linked to food and feed - an invaluable tool especially at times of crisis - has further grown in importance during 2010, the system's annual report reveals.
New Cuts Improve Gross Margins by 20 Per Cent (26.10.2011)

UK - A new range of alternative added value lamb cuts developed by EBLEX could improve gross margins by 20 per cent and stimulate additional demand.
Sanderson Expects Chicken Output to Rise (26.10.2011)

US - Chicken processor, Sanderson Farms, has announced it will expand its own production next year while the industry continues to face a glut of meat and low prices.
CME: Cow/Heifer Slaughter Accelerated in September (26.10.2011)

US - The monthly slaughter data released on Friday, 21 October, confirmed what a flurry of weekly reports and anecdotal reports had been saying for sometime. The pace of cow and heifer slaughter accelerated in September and herd rebuilding will likely have to wait a bit longer, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
India Partially Removes Food Imports Barriers (26.10.2011)

INDIA - The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has adopted ad-hoc guidelines, which clear some of the obstacles signalled by EU food importers as significant barriers to trade.
Argentinian Beef Exports Feel Domestic Heat (26.10.2011)

ARGENTINA - Low supplies, record domestic prices and ongoing government imposed export restrictions have resulted in a 19 per cent year-on-year fall in beef shipments during the first nine months of 2011, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
CME: EU Milk Deliveries Up Through July (26.10.2011)

GLOBAL - July milk deliveries in the EU-27 were up three per cent from a year ago after slower growth (+0.6 per cent) in May and June, writes Alan Levitt.
Integrated Wall to Wall Solutions with Meyn-Ishida (28.10.2011)

GLOBAL - The poultry processing market worldwide shows continuous growth and consolidation. This development makes poultry processors important global players.
Meat Council Calls for Resumption of FTA Talks (28.10.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Meat Council says with the recent ratification by the US congress of a US-South Korea free trade agreement its critical for Canada to work toward its own deal with that nation, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Scarcity and Price Fluctuations Threaten Food Supply (28.10.2011)

GLOBAL - The world is set to face a period of increasing scarcity of food commodities in the next 10 years according to market analysts Rabobank.
Lamb Price Hits �5.00/kg (28.10.2011)

IRELAND - IFA National sheep Committee Chairman James Murphy said lambs are very scarce and factories are having to pay �5.00/kg to get stock.
Academics Funded to Fish for New Flavours (28.10.2011)

UK - Northumbria academics are partners in a new £210,000 project to help the UK food industry develop new ingredients and flavour extracts that will help reduce levels of salt in foods.
Poultry Byproducts Important for Pet Food (28.10.2011)

US - The pet food world is very reliant on poultry byproducts and chicken meal and poultry fat are important ingredients in pet food, according to Jim Eastin, Supplier Quality Assurance Scientist for Nutro Company.
Farmland Workers Say Yes to Union (28.10.2011)

US - More than 125 workers at the Farmland Food meat packing plant in Carroll, Iowa, have voted for a voice on the job with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 440.
Award for Beef Product Innovation (28.10.2011)

ARGENTINA - The Argentine beef promotion body, IPCVA has made its award for technical innovation in beef to work on the "Optimisation of the formulation of healthy emulsified meat products using response surface methodology."
Maple Leaf Profits Rise (28.10.2011)

CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods' third quarter adjusted operating earnings rose by 17 per cent to C$73.3 million while net earnings increased to C$43.0 million from a loss of C$19.9 million.
Beef Campaign Fires up for Summer (28.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched its latest beef marketing campaign to get barbecues firing and tongs turning right through the summer season.
Guaranteed Minimum Price Agreed for Organic Lamb (28.10.2011)

UK - The UK�s leading organic livestock producer group has made a landmark agreement with meat supplier Dunbia Llanybydder on guaranteed minimum prices and premium for organic lamb.
CME: International Prices Gain Support (28.10.2011)

US - International prices were mixed in Dairy Market News� biweekly survey, writes Alan Levitt.
IUF Global Meat Conference (28.10.2011)

US - Meat industry workers from around the world are expected to gather in Omaha Nebraska next week to discuss emerging issues in the meatpacking and food processing industries.
Kitchener and Maple Leaf Discuss Jobs Task Force (28.10.2011)

CANADA � Discussions are officially underway between the city authorities of Kitchener, Ontario, and Maple Leaf Foods around establishing a joint task force in Kitchener, following last week�s announcement that the local Maple Leaf Foods plant will close in 2014.
Concern over Botulism from Fish Products (28.10.2011)

CANADA � The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Mannarich Food Inc. have issued a warning over a number of vacuum-packed, refrigerated, ready-to-eat processed fish products because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
Conference Tackles Antibiotic Use (28.10.2011)

US � The issue of antibiotic use in food animals and its effect on antibiotic resistance in humans was the focus of a two-day conference in Chicago, writes Chris Wright, senior editor of TheMeatSite.
Bachoco Focuses on Cost Controls (31.10.2011)

MEXICO - Industrias Bachoco has announced its results for the third quarter of 2011, highlighting the strong performance in egg sales, which helped pushed overall quarterly net sales up 3.5 per cent.
Russian Milk Prices Rise Strongly (31.10.2011)

RUSSIA - The price of milk in Russia is expected to surge by the end of the year, according to Alla Barinova, Moscow Office Manager at Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
CME: China WMP Imports Lower (31.10.2011)

US - Blocks were bid 5.25¢ higher today to move back above barrels. The move helped send Class III futures to their highest level in more than a month, writes Alan Levitt.
Meat Prices Ease in September Quarter (31.10.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6 per cent in the September quarter 2011, compared with a rise of 0.9 per cent in the June quarter 2011. On a year-on-year basis, the CPI rose 3.5 per cent, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Protect People and Pigs (31.10.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board says seasonal flu vaccinations can protect both people and the pigs they work with from influenza, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Supreme Court to Consider Pig Welfare at Slaughter (31.10.2011)

CALIFORNIA, US - The National Meat Assocation is challenging a law in the state that requires slaughterhouses to remove and euthanise animals unable to walk.
Marine Oils Have Low Content of Toxins (31.10.2011)

NORWAY - Research by the National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) has identified that concentrations of environmental toxins in fish oil, seal oil and krill oil are low, and under the upper limits set by Norway and the European Union.
Euro-Crisis is Good News for US Exporters (31.10.2011)

US - The agreement worked out this week in Europe to try to resolve the Greek financial crisis resulted in a sharp rise in the value of the Euro and a drop in the value of the dollar. That should be good news for US export competitiveness, wrote Ron Plain in his Weekly Outlook report on 28 October.
Health Warning: Discard Milk from Beaver County Dairy (31.10.2011)

US - The Pennsylvania state departments of Agriculture and Health have advised consumers and retailers who purchased milk from Brunton Dairy in Aliquippa, Beaver County, to discard immediately all milk with a sell-by date of 25 October or later.
Increased Sales Reported by Cherkizovo (31.10.2011)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group reports increases in sales volumes and prices in all three of its divisions for the first nine months of this financial year compared to the same period last year.
Bachoco Makes its First International Acquisition (31.10.2011)

MEXICO & US - Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico's leading producer and processor of poultry and other food products, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire O.K. Industries, Inc., a privately owned poultry company in the US.
Pilgrim's Records Quarterly Loss (31.10.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride has reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, including a net loss of more than $162 million.
Scientists Work To Enhance Marbling In Beef Cattle (02.11.2011)

US - Several university researchers are collaborating to find ways to increase marbling in beef cattle without adding extra days on high-concentrate diets.
EDEKA Launches MSC Promotion Campaign (02.11.2011)

GERMANY - EDEKA Minden-Hannover, the largest region of Germany�s biggest food retailer EDEKA, has launched a major campaign promoting MSC-labelled, sustainably sourced fish.
CME: Little Change For 2012 World Beef Production (02.11.2011)

US - USDA�s semi-annual Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade Report contains a wealth of information about projected meat and poultry trade patterns for the coming year � for both the US and major competitor countries, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Authorities Block Import of Pigs and Pig Meat (02.11.2011)

RUSSIA - The Russian food safety and veterinary authority Rosselkhoznador has blocked a shipmnet of pig meat coming in from Germany and also a shipment of pigs from Denmark.
Farm Produce Prices Fall for Third Week (02.11.2011)

CHINA - Farm produce prices in China continued to fall for a third week, according to a report released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
Illegally Produced Pork Likely to Hit UK (02.11.2011)

UK - The majority of EU countries are likely to miss the deadline to meet new pig welfare legislation, raising the spectre of illegally produced pork entering the UK according to a report published by BPEX.
Rock On! Most Legendary British Bangers Honoured (02.11.2011)

UK - Sausages top the charts as one of the nation�s best loved foods and on Monday, rock legend Noddy Holder gave three �Legendary British Bangers� his Gold Disc of approval.
Japan Raises Meat Import Restrictions (02.11.2011)

JAPAN - Japan has lifted its ban on poultry imports from Nebraska in the US.
Beef Imports Into Japan Down 15 Per Cent (02.11.2011)

JAPAN - Sufficient frozen beef stocks seem to have slowed the volume of beef imports into Japan during September, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Philippines Beef Imports Increase In September (02.11.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Philippine's beef imports during September increased 10 per cent compared with the same period in 2010, to 9,964 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Ag Appropriations Bill a Step in the Right Direction (02.11.2011)

US - The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed positive feelings regarding the agricultural appropriations bill passed by the Senate.
Australian Cattle Numbers Easing (02.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - National cattle numbers are easing and heavier young cattle quality is improving according to the latest cattle market alert from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
October Lamb Exports Slightly Lower (02.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian lamb exports in October eased one per cent below last year's volumes, at 13,697 tonnes swt according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
CME: Butter Production Up 17 Per Cent This Year (02.11.2011)

US - More milk is flowing into the butter churn. In September, US butter production was 137.6 million lbs., up 21 per cent from last year, acccording to USDA�s �Dairy Products� report, writes Alan Levitt.
Ministry and CP Provide Public with Cheap Eggs (02.11.2011)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Thai Commerce Ministry and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP) have brought cheap eggs to sell to people at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor market, following the current shortage of eggs caused by logistics problem during the country's ongoing flood crisis.
Creameries Deal A Positive Step For Dairy Industry (02.11.2011)

IRELAND - Commenting about the Connacht Gold/Donegal Creameries deal signed over the weekend, Irish Farmers Association President John Bryan said it was a positive step for the Irish dairy industry because it strengthened the position of farmer-owned co-operatives, and made a significant contribution to rationalising milk collection, processing and marketing in the North West of the country.
St Lucia Accepts US Cooked Poultry Products (04.11.2011)

ST LUCIA - St. Lucia recently agreed to USDA�s Export Certificates of Wholesomeness for Fresh, Frozen and Cooked Poultry and Poultry Products, which allows US fresh and frozen poultry products continued access to St. Lucia and opens up the market for cooked poultry products.
Food Safety Important for Eastern Partnership (04.11.2011)

POLAND - Animal health and food safety were key issues at a recent conference in Krakow, Poland organise by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in the framework of the Polish presidency.
Venky's Opens Second Fast-Food Outlet in Hyderabad (04.11.2011)

INDIA - Fast food chain, Venky's Xprs, has opened its second outlet in Hyderabad in a month.
Top Chicken Processor to Expand Capacity (04.11.2011)

AZERBAIJAN - Deveci Broyler plans to raise capacity by 60 per cent.
Time for Beef and Sheep Industry Database (04.11.2011)

UK - Industry-driven real-time animal databases for the beef and sheep sectors are essential to help enhance the industry�s reputation and minimise the potential impact of a major disease outbreak, the EBLEX annual conference was told this week.
FTAs Are Good News but May Not End Bankruptcies (04.11.2011)

DELAWARE, US - Delaware's poultry industry expects some help from US free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia but a Senator has warned that continuing high feed prices could still bring down other poultry companies.
Pork Prices Driving Inflation in China (04.11.2011)

CHINA - The price of pork has risen so much in China that now it is the only driver of inflation in the country according to analysis by the Danish pig meat processor, Danish Crown.
Smithfield Invites Conversation With New Website (04.11.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods has launched its new interactive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) website that speaks to consumers, who wish to know more about the food they eat.
IPE Introduces International Rendering Symposium (04.11.2011)

US - The International Poultry Expo is introducing a new education programme entitled 'International Rendering Symposium: Focus on Quality' as a featured component of its educational programmes at the 2012 Expo.
CME: Meat Prices High Despite Unemployment (04.11.2011)

US - We were contemplating what to write about in this edition of the Daily Livestock Report when an article in today�s Wall Street Journal caught our eye. The title was eye catching: �Meat Prices Continue their Bull Run� and the opening sentence was just as thought provoking, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Rainbow Wins IPC Branded Marketing Award (04.11.2011)

GLOBAL - Rainbow Chicken, South Africa's largest producer of fresh and frozen chicken products, captured the International Poultry Council's Branded Marketing Award for 2011 for its inventive campaign aimed at increasing consumer awareness of its flagship brand of chicken and Rainbow value-added chicken products.
World Beef Production Set To Remain Stable (04.11.2011)

GLOBAL - Total world beef production is forecast to remain relatively unchanged in 2012, at 56.8 million tonnes cwt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
CME: DEC Milk Futures Rally To New High (04.11.2011)

US - DEC Class III futures shot limit-up (+75¢) this morning on further seasonal gains in cheese prices, writes Alan Levitt.
Egg Prices Expected to Rise Gradually (04.11.2011)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Eggs ruled flat this week at Rs 2.88 a piece, after rising by six paise over last week's rate. Egg is slowly inching up to touch a record with the onset of North-East monsoon.
BEIS: Hunt for the Lion Competition (04.11.2011)

UK - An eggcellent competition to win cookery gadget vouchers worth £20 saw hundreds of entrants hunt for the hidden Lion on www.britisheggweek.com, the site featuring egg recipes from top chefs.
USMEF Conference Kicks Off in Tucson (04.11.2011)

ARIZONA, US - The US Meat Export Federation�s (USMEF) 35th Anniversary Strategic Planning Conference opened Wednesday in Tucson, Arizona, with a wide range of guest speakers, each of whom offered a unique perspective on the importance of red meat exports.
CME: Corn For Ethanol Has Limited Feed Supplies (07.11.2011)

US - In our discussion yesterday we focused on the expansion in global economic activity and population and whether cattle and hog supplies have increased fast enough to properly meet the growth in demand, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Bachoco Completes Acquisition of O.K. Industries (07.11.2011)

MEXICO - Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico's leading producer and processor of poultry and other food products, has concluded the process of acquiring the American poultry company, O.K. Industries, Inc.
Cattle Outlook: Japan To Increase Slaughter Age (07.11.2011)

US - Japan is moving to increase from 20 months or younger to 30 months or younger the allowable slaughter age of US and Canadian cattle that can supply beef to Japan.
CME: October Class III At $18.03 (07.11.2011)

US - Barrels capped their second-biggest week in the last three years with a 6¢ gain today to close at $1.92, writes Alan Levitt.
Japan Increases Imports of US Beef (07.11.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese beef imports remain strong to date in 2011, with the USA in particular increasing shipments, according to Mark Zieg from the Meat Division of Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Pork Cutout Values Lower Everyday Last Week (07.11.2011)

US - Last month Congress passed and the President signed the free trade agreement with South Korea. It now appears the agreement may have difficulty passing South Korea's National Assembly, writes Ron Plain in his Hog Outlook report for 4 November.
NFU: GIPSA Rule Still Missing Critical Elements (07.11.2011)

US - The US National Farmers Union has welcomed the protection given to pig and poultry producers in elements of the new Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule.
Exports Surge Since Bilateral Trade Deal (07.11.2011)

VIET NAM & US - The bilateral trade agreement between the two countries has increased trade sharply in products including dairy products, eggs and seafood.
Land O'Lakes Welcomes Improved Credit Rating (07.11.2011)

US - Land O'Lakes reports year-to-date net sales 16 per cent higher, with quarterly sales also up.
HKScan Sees Sales Grow (07.11.2011)

FINLAND - Finnish pig and poultry meat processor HK SCan's group net sales grew in the third quarter of the year by 16.2 per cent and were �618.1 million compared to �532.4 million last year.
Appointments to American Lamb Board (07.11.2011)

US - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced six appointments to the 2012 Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Board. Each appointee will serve three year terms beginning immediately.
Atria Shows Moderate Growth (07.11.2011)

FINLAND - Finnish meat processor Atria's group sales for the first three quarters of 2011 were �963.1 million compared to � 954.2 million in 2010, with a growth of 0.9 per cent.
New Seafood Labelling Guide Launched (09.11.2011)

GLOBAL - A new seafood labelling guide has been launched by seafood experts Marie Christine Monfort and Pascale Baelde. The guide aims to help consumers understand how and why seafood labelling can benefit them.
Profit Falls for Venky's (09.11.2011)

INDIA - Venky's has reported profit down 33 per cent for the last quarter compared to the same period last year.
Government Funding Helps Company's Growth (09.11.2011)

CANADA - Allen�s Fisheries Limited will be better able to reach international markets with funding support provided through the Provincial Government�s Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Programme.
A Fish Test To Make Food Safer (09.11.2011)

GERMANY - Nowadays, half of all the fish we eat comes from fish farms. The problem is that these fish are increasingly being fed vegetable matter, which could lead to a build-up of residual pesticides in them. A new test shows how high the risk of contamination really is.
Seam Butchery Cutting Demonstrations Now Online (09.11.2011)

UK - Farmers who sell their beef directly to the public can benefit from the latest seam butchery techniques thanks to a series of new videos produced by EBLEX.
CME: Whey Market Remains Firm (09.11.2011)

US - The dry whey market is firm, with 30 September inventories sitting 20 per cent below the five-year average, writes Alan Levitt.
Higher Revenues and Income for Zhongpin (09.11.2011)

CHINA - Chinese meat and food processing giant Zhongpin has reported higher revenues and net income for the third quarter of the year.
Tri-Lamb Group Promoting Lamb in US (09.11.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Members of the Tri-Lamb Group (TLG) met in Oamaru last week for their annual meeting, which focused on cooperation to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the lamb market in the US.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Middle East & North Africa (09.11.2011)

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA - Even though the Middle East and North Africa Regions are often combined in USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and Economic Research Service projections, most of the United States (US) poultry meat exports will go to the Middle East, according to the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Livestock Managers Join Forces for Better Business (09.11.2011)

UK - The pig, beef, lamb and dairy sectors are joining forces for a series of one-day management training sessions in Yorkshire, starting next week.
Market Preview: Pork-Related GIPSA Rules in Limbo (09.11.2011)

US - In this week's "Market Preview" from National Hog Farmer magazine, Steve Meyer comments on the latest news regarding the status of the USDA's GIPSA rule.
USPoultry's 'Introduction to Management' Workshop (09.11.2011)

US - A new 'Introduction to Management Workshop', sponsored by US Poultry & Egg Association, will be offered in January following the upcoming 2012 International Poultry Expo.
CCTV Encouraged in Slaughterhouses (09.11.2011)

UK - The British Food Standards Agency is to encourage slaughterhouses to use CCTV to monitor animal welfare in their plants.
New Directive on Sklaughterhouse Sanitary Dressing (09.11.2011)

US - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued new advice to slaughterline inspectors on assess the sanitary dressing and process controls in cattle slaughterhouses.
Dairy Crest: Milk Profits Fall As Competition Tightens (11.11.2011)

UK - A challenging market has resulted in falling milk profits over the six month period ending 30 September 2011. However, cheese prices remained strong and Dairy Crest still saw a nine per cent increase in profits before tax overall.
Perdue & Helgeson to Speak at Sustainability Summit (11.11.2011)

US - The fourth annual Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will be held during IPE/IFE Week at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, with a series of presentations on operational approaches to sustainability that will help attendees identify and discuss challenges for the future.
Russia to Ban German Pig Imports (11.11.2011)

RUSSIA - Russia will temporarily ban imports of live pigs from Germany over antibiotic levels in the animals, the head of the country's agriculture watchdog said Wednesday, 9 November.
Pork and Chicken Lead Spike in Meat Prices (11.11.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Prices of pork and beef imports were spiked in October from a year earlier, the customs agency said yesterday, amid worries that rising costs of imported meat could put upward pressure on inflation.
US Corn Yield Projections Lowest Since 2003 (11.11.2011)

US - Corn production for 2011-12 is forecast at 146.7 bushels per acre, the lowest since 2003-04, according to this month�s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report.
Consumers Urged to Check for Illegal Eggs (11.11.2011)

UK - With 50 days to go until the EU barren battery cage ban, British consumers are being warned they could unknowingly be eating illegally produced eggs come January. Compassion in World Farming is urging UK consumers to ask where the eggs in their food come from, as they could be from hens in barren battery cages.
Ontario Pork: Quarterly Ontario Pig Inventory (11.11.2011)

ONTARIO, CANADA - The University of Guelph-Ridgetown Campus conducted a project to develop greater market intelligence in the hog industry by collecting production data on a quarterly basis. The report is modeled after the USDA�s Hogs and Pigs report with respect to inventory categories and production intentions.
Morpol: Strong Improvement In Processing Margins (11.11.2011)

NORWAY - Morpol reported a positive EBIT pre fair value for the third quarter 2011 of �14.8 million, due to increased profitability from a large reduction in cost of sales as a result of reduced salmon raw material purchase prices which dropped significantly throughout the quarter.
China, Mexico Help Drive Torrid Red Meat Export Pace (11.11.2011)

US - Led by a record-breaking month for pork exports to China and the continued rebound of beef exports to Mexico, 2011 remains on pace to set new annual records for the value of beef, pork and lamb exports, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Imported Beef Stocks Still Higher Than A Year Ago (11.11.2011)

JAPAN - Imported beef stocks in Japan at the end of September fell from very high levels in August, but remained four per cent higher than a year ago at 84,012 tonnes swt (data from Japan�s Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Live Cattle Exports Up 20 Per Cent In September (11.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australia�s live cattle exports during September increased 20 per cent year-on-year, to 89,171 head, with exports to Indonesia totalling 55,613 head (Australian Bureau of Statistics), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Smithfield Consolidates Packaged Meats Production (11.11.2011)

US - The Smithfield Packing Company, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, is to shift production from its Portsmouth, Virginia plant to Kinston, North Carolina and permanently close the Portsmouth facility in early 2013.
Imposing Animal Transport Enforcements (11.11.2011)

EU - Although EU regulations have led to improving the welfare of animals when transported, more can be done to tighten up on enforcements according to a European Commission report.
CME: US Moving NDM/SMP Offshore (11.11.2011)

US - In the spot markets today, cheese was unchanged, butter was lower for the seventh straight day and NDM was mixed (extra grade NDM was offered a dime lower while grade A was bid a quarter-cent higher), writes Alan Levitt.
�214M Earmarked to Protect Human & Animal Health (11.11.2011)

EU - On Wednesday (9 November), the EU earmarked more than �203 million to support programmes to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases and zoonoses, aiming to further strengthen the protection of human and animal health in 2012.
Iotham Revises Forecasts Down (14.11.2011)

JAPAN - Japanese meat processor Iotham has revised its forecast profits down for the first half of the financial year.
Government Urged to Rethink Ethanol Support (14.11.2011)

US - The American Meat Insitute has joined a diverse group of organisations in urging House and Senate leaders to reject efforts to continue or expand federal support for corn ethanol in any appropriations, super committee proposal, or debt reduction package.
USDA To Delay Mandatory Nutrition Labeling Rule (14.11.2011)

US - The US Department of Agriculture�s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said it would delay for two months, until 1 March, 2012, the effective date for enforcement of the �Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products� final rule.
CME: What Drives Seasonal Price Variations? (14.11.2011)

US - We mention seasonal price variation on a regular basis in these pages but what exactly drives those variations? write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Cherkizovo Starts Pork Production At New Sites (14.11.2011)

RUSSIA - As part of Cherkizovo Group�s dynamic development strategy in the Pork segment, the Company has launched production at its three greenfield pork farms in the Tambov, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions of Central Russia.
Meat Supplier Denies Halaal Pork Claims (14.11.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - A Muizenberg-based meat supplier which is alleged to have relabelled pork as halaal has vehemently denied this and all the other allegations levelled at it in the Western Cape High Court.
Cattle Outlook: USDA Corn Crop Estimates Down (14.11.2011)

US - USDA's November crop report lowered their estimate of the 2011 corn crop yield by 1.4 bushels to 146.7 bushels per acre. They are now estimating the 2011 corn crop at 12.31 billion bushels, down 123 million bushels from their October.
NPPC Wants Japan In TPP Trade Talks (14.11.2011)

US - The National Pork Producers Council on Friday (11 November) welcomed Japan�s announcement that it would like to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) multi-lateral trade talks.
CME: Cheese Markets Move In Different Directions (14.11.2011)

US - The CME dairy markets were open on Veterans Day but sellers of cheese apparently didn�t get the memo, writes Alan Levitt.
Wiseman Dairies Reports Strong Performance (14.11.2011)

UK - Wiseman Dairies has reported a robust performance in line with expectations, despite a challenging environment for customers and consumers and high input costs, for the six months ending 1 October 2011.
Australians Spend A$5.6 Billion on Chicken Each Year (14.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF) has launched an industry report to keep consumers informed.
October Pork Exports Drop in Volume, Rise in Value (14.11.2011)

BRAZIL - The volume of pork went down by a little over seven per cent in October, compared to the same month in 2010. However, the value of exports rose by a little over eight per cent in terms of US dollars.
EU Pig Prices: High Price Level Stabilises across EU (16.11.2011)

EU - After last week�s price increases, the prices now seem to stabilise on a high level. France alone announced a price change, with the exchange going up by another five cents.
Drop In Pork Prices Since Mid-September (16.11.2011)

CHINA - China's farm produce prices continued to fall last week, with pork prices 1.9 per cent lower than a week earlier and down 8.2 per cent cumulatively since mid-September, the Ministry of Commerce said earlier today.
IKEA Netherlands Stops Meat from Castrated Pigs (16.11.2011)

NETHERLANDS - Eurogroup has been recently confirmed that IKEA Netherlands decided to completely remove castration in their pig supply chain.
Pork Surplus Likely to Soon Turn to Shortage (16.11.2011)

THAILAND - Pork could be harder to find starting in January, as swine raisers are now rushing to sell their live animals for short-term profit in order to avoid risking greater loss from the floods.
CME: Meat Exports On Track For A Record Year (16.11.2011)

US - US meat exports are on track for a record breaking year in 2011. Beef, pork, chicken and turkey exports for September were a combined 1.372 billion pounds, 203 million pounds or 17.4 per cent higher than a year ago, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Cattle Supply Improves But Meat Price Soars (16.11.2011)

TANZANIA - Pugu livestock market in Dar es Salaam has experienced a good supply of cattle but the price of meat has continued to go up. A report issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry indicates that there has been a high demand for cattle, goats and sheep.
Marfrig Posts 45 Per Cent Increase in Net Revenue (16.11.2011)

BRAZIL - In its quarterly report, Marfrig has posted record net revenues of 5.52 billion real (BRR) in 3Q11, and a 180 per cent increase in operating cash flow from the previous quarter.
'Lean Meat Powder' Found In China's Imported Pork (16.11.2011)

CHINA - China's top quality watchdog announced that it had found banned additive clenbuterol, commonly known as "lean meat powder"in China, in some imported pork products this year.
Make An Extra �1 Per Pig (16.11.2011)

UK - A healthy pig can earn producers £1 more than a disease-challenged one because it can use the same feed more effectively.
Myths Surrounding Processed Meats Addressed (16.11.2011)

US - The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), has launched the third installment of seven new myth-crushing videos that aim to set the record straight about myths associated with processed meats.
Tianli Agritech Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results (16.11.2011)

CHINA - Tianli Agritech, Inc., a leading producer of breeder and market hogs headquartered in Wuhan City, China, has announced its financial results for the quarter and nine month period ended 30 September 2011.
US Beef Promotions In Taiwan Bring Results (16.11.2011)

US and TAIWAN - While the marketing environment for beef products in Taiwan has been more challenging this year since the government there began testing for growth promotant residues, the beef checkoff, through its contractor the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Taiwan has continued to work to regain the confidence of retailers and consumers.
CME: GDT Auction Prices Higher (16.11.2011)

US - The cheese market rallied for the third straight day, carrying nearby milk futures with it, writes Alan Levitt.
One Third of Pork Producers Shut Down Sow Stalls (18.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - ABC reports that a year after the pork industry said it would voluntarily phase out sow stalls, around one third of the industry has made the move.
Ag Appropriations Bill Disappoints Family Farmers (18.11.2011)

US - H.R. 2112, the "minibus" legislation that includes the agricultural appropriations bill, along with two other appropriations bills and the continuing resolution to keep the federal government running through mid-December has been passed.
MP Chalks Out Pig and Poultry Expansion Plans (18.11.2011)

KERALA, INDIA - The State-owned Meat Products of India (MPI) has chalked out various expansion initiatives, which includes setting up an automated poultry processing plant, a bio-waste disposal facility, a chilling and freezing plant and a modern pig rearing farm at a combined cost of nearly Rs 25 million.
Broiler Chicken Falls Ahead of Sabarimala Season (18.11.2011)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Prices of broiler chicken have been trimmed to Rs 48 a kg from last week's Rs 60 on account of slack offtake and the approaching Sabarimala season, when demand drops.
Call to Resume South Korea Pork Trade Negotiations (18.11.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian pork industry is once again calling for the federal government to resume free trade negotiations with the Republic of Korea without delay.
Canada, Ontario - Oktoberfest and Better Days Ahead? (18.11.2011)

CANADA - Enjoyed a great pork schnitzel supper with one of my sons-in-law last night. Didn�t completely intend to, have pork that is. But upon arriving at a relatively high-end restaurant pub, discovered they had a great Oktoberfest menu in addition to their regular menu, writes Bob Fraser, Sales and Service at Genesus Ontario.
Silver Fern Reports Operating Surplus (18.11.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - New ZEaland beef and lamb processor Silver Fern Farms has reported an operating surplus of NZ$40.6 million for the year ending 30 September 2011 from a turnover of NZ$2.1 billion compared to a loss of NZ$12 million in 2010 from a turnover of NZ$1.8 billion.
Sodium Nitrite Essential and Safe in Processed Meat (18.11.2011)

US - A new American Meat Science Association (AMSA) white paper examining sodium nitrite in processed meats concludes that nitrite is essential to ensuring product safety, and that cured meats contribute a very small part of human nitrite intake and that emerging science has identified the many health benefits of nitrite.
Optimising Lamb Yield and Eating Quality (18.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Advances in DNA breeding technologies are creating tools to safeguard Australian lamb and sheepmeat�s reputation for consumer satisfaction by enabling producers and processors to optimise production efficiency while still maintaining eating quality.
Canadian Beef Supply Likely to Drop Further (18.11.2011)

CANADA - After a number of years of very high beef production in line with national herd liquidation, Canadian beef production started to decline in 2009, which has continued to the present.
China Meat Production to Increase (18.11.2011)

CHINA - The United State Department of Agriculture has forecast China�s 2012 total meat production to increase three per cent year-on-year, to 81.4 million tonnes.
Authorities: Managers Aware of Pork Sold as Halaal (18.11.2011)

SOUTH AFRICA - Meat industry authorities and the SA National Halaal Authority (Sanha) are adamant that the management of meat supplier Orion Cold Storage was fully aware that pork products were labelled and sold as halaal, and that it profited from the alleged conduct.
Pair Detained for Poor Pork Fat Production (21.11.2011)

CHINA - A couple in eastern Anhui Province have been detained for producing more than 40 tons of inferior pork fat using waste meat and selling it for about 500,000 yuan (US$78,600) over the past six years.
COOL Compliance With WTO Rules Pleases NFU (21.11.2011)

US - The US National Farmers Union has welcomed the ruling from the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday that found that Country-of-Origin-Labelling (COOL) is allowable under WTO rules.
Investments to Help Sustain Global Market Demand (21.11.2011)

VIET NAM - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in approximately 70 US agricultural organisations to help expand commercial export markets for their goods.
India to Become World�s Third Largest Beef Exporter (21.11.2011)

GLOBAL - The global beef market is currently characterised by tight supplies combined with robust demand across Southern Asia, the Middle East and Africa, according to Peter Duggan from the Strategic Information Services at Bord Bia-International Food Board.
French Oyster Prices Increase as Supplies Tighten (21.11.2011)

FRANCE - October is a month that sees oysters in season and usually in good condition with firm meats following the end of warm summer temperatures, according to Finnian O�Luasa from the Paris Office of Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Chinese Dairy Imports to Maintain Growth (21.11.2011)

CHINA - The latest forecasts from the USDA suggest that milk production in China will grow by five per cent in 2012, according to James O�Donnell, Director Emerging Markets at Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
New Fish Processing Facility To Open In Rosyth (21.11.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - Meridian Salmon Group is planning to open a new fish processing facility in Rosyth.
Mixed Price Changes For Fisheries Products Ahead (21.11.2011)

EU - The European Commission (EC) has tabled its annual proposal on next year�s guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products, and the EU producer price for tuna processing.
Wayne Farms to Cut Jobs (21.11.2011)

US - US poultry processor Wayne Farms is to axe more than 350 jobs at its Decatur, Alabama further processing plants.
New Chief Strategy Officer for ConAgra Foods (21.11.2011)

US - Meat and food processing giant ConAgra Foods has appointed Andrew George Ross as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, reporting to Gary Rodkin, CEO.
EU Cracks Down On Antimicrobial Use (21.11.2011)

EU - Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in the EU, according to the European Commission. Because of this, it has launched an action plan detailing 12 concrete actions to be implemented in close cooperation with the Member States.
Calls To Cut Antibiotic Use By Half By 2015 (21.11.2011)

EU - A new alliance, consisting of Compassion in World Farming, The Soil Association and Sustain has called for the EU to cut the use of antibiotic by 50 per cent by 2015.
CME: Cheese Market Crashes (21.11.2011)

US - Cheese prices plunged further last Friday in the absence of buyers on the Exchange, reversing gains made over the previous two weeks, reports Alan Levit.
WTO COOL Ruling Applauded (21.11.2011)

CANADA - Canadian Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers has welcomed the ruling from the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued this morning stating country of origin labelling (COOL) introduced by the United States government is in violation of WTO agreements.
Danish Crown: Royal Honour for Japanese Customer (23.11.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown�s customer and long-standing partner CEO Akira Fujii this week received the Diploma of the Danish Export Association and HRH Prince Henrik�s Medal of Honour.
Hopes for Negotiated Resolution of M-COOL Dispute (23.11.2011)

CANADA - Canada's Agriculture Minister is hopeful last week's WTO ruling that US Mandatory COOL discriminates against foreign livestock will open the door to a negotiated settlement of the dispute, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Food Safety Body Does Not Support Return of PAP (23.11.2011)

FRANCE - France's food safety agency has published a negative opinion on the reintroduction of non-ruminant processed animals protein (PAP; previously known as meat and bone meal).
Browns Shortlisted for National Business Award (23.11.2011)

SCOTLAND - Dumfriesshire based company, Browns Food Group have made the short-list in the New Products of the Year category, in the Scottish Business Awards 2012.
BRF Takes Over Helo�sa (23.11.2011)

BRAZIL - Poultry and food procesor BRF � Brasil Foods S.A. has acquired Heloísa Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Lácteos Ltda., with registered offices in the city of Terenos, state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Pork and Poultry Meat Supplies Likely to be Tight (23.11.2011)

PHILIPPINES - Meat processors are warning of a shortage of pork and poultry meat for Christmas and high prices in the New Year, blaming the agriculture department for not issuing sufficient import permits.
NZ Poultry Industries Endorse FarmsOnline (23.11.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The FarmsOnline national rural property database, launched by MAF in April 2011 to help ensure a quick and efficient response in the event of a serious biosecurity outbreak or natural disaster, has received a significant endorsement from the industry bodies representing the nation�s poultry meat and egg producers.
Milk Price Rise Needed To Climb EU League Table (23.11.2011)

UK - The British National Farmers Union (NFU) dairy board has called for milk buyers to come forward with a milk price rise before the New Year.
US Egg Production Up (23.11.2011)

US - Egg production totalled 7.78 billion during October 2011, up one per cent last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in its monthly Chickens and Eggs report for November 2011.
Beef and Veal Export Values Higher In September (23.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The total value of beef and veal exports rose 11 per cent year-on-year in September, to A$381 million (Australian Bureau of Statistics), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
CME: Dairy Stocks Down Seasonally (23.11.2011)

US - Cheese and butter stocks both declined seasonally in October, though cheese inventories remain higher than historical levels and butter holdings remain lower, writes Alan Levitt.
Hormel Sees Annual Profits Rise (23.11.2011)

US - US-based international meat and food processing giant, Hormel, has reported a rise in annual net earnings of 16 per cent to $474.2 million compared to $409 million last year.
Sodium Nitrite Essential, Safe in Processed Meat (23.11.2011)

US - A new American Meat Science Association (AMSA) white paper examining sodium nitrite in processed meats concludes that nitrite is essential to ensuring product safety, and that cured meats contribute a very small part of human nitrite intake and that emerging science has identified the many health benefits of nitrite.
CME: Doubts Over GIPSA Rule Enaction (23.11.2011)

US - Congressional action last week has put even more doubt that the entire GIPSA rule will be enacted � at least in FY 2012, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Antibiotic Sales Increase In UK (25.11.2011)

UK - An increase in the sales of veterinary antimicrobial products in the UK in 2010 has been reported, just a week after the EU has announced plans to cut the use of antibiotics.
Prostate Cancer Linked to Meat Consumption (25.11.2011)

US - Increased consumption of ground beef or processed meat is positively associated with aggressive prostate cancer, according to a study published Nov. 23 in the online journal PLoS ONE.
USMEF Welcomes South Korea FTA (25.11.2011)

US/SOUTH KOREA - Ratification of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement by the Korean National Assembly this week is a successful outcome both for the US agricultural sector as well as consumers in South Korea, accordign to Danita Rodibaugh, Chairman, US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
UK Slaughter Statistics - November 2011 (25.11.2011)

UK - Pig and sheep slaughterings in the UK were up in October while cattle slaughterings were sown according to the latest National Statistics produced by Defra.
Symposium To Discuss Dairy Powder Functionality (25.11.2011)

FRANCE - Call for papers, posters and registration for the forthcoming IDF/INRA International Symposium on Spray Dried Dairy Products will be held in Saint-Malo/France from 19 to 21 June 2012.
Greater Focus on HACCP Recommended (25.11.2011)

CANADA - A food microbiology professor with the University of Manitoba suggests approaches such as a stepped-up focus on HACCP offer greater potential as a food safety mechanism than does the labelling of food products according to their country of origin, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Hide Prices Easing (25.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - The local hide market remains flat under weak international demand, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
Wagyu Beef Now Available In Asda (25.11.2011)

UK - UK bred Wagyu beef is now available in Asda stores.
Brazilian Poultry Exports Up (25.11.2011)

BRAZIL - Brazilian exports of chicken meat reached $6.743 billion between January and October this year, which corresponds to an increase of 21.1 per cent compared to January-October 2010, according to the Brazilian Poultry Union (UBABEF).
RTC Weight Down Two Per Cent from Last Year (25.11.2011)

US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports an eight per cent decrease in poultry ready-to-cook (RTC) weights in its monthly Poultry Slaughter report for October 2011.
Slack Demand Keeping Poultry Products Flat (25.11.2011)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Prices of poultry products remained almost flat this week owing to seasonal uncertainties and slack offtake.
Brazil Hog Markets (25.11.2011)

BRAZIL - Since the last Brazilian Market report, two months ago, the pig price roller coaster has been coasting. Prices have remained around 90% of production cost in southern Brazil for some weeks now. This has disappointed pig producers, as the final two months of each year normally bring a price improvement, writes Martin Riordan, Sales and Service from Genesus Brazil.
EU Ag Products Improved Access To Norway (28.11.2011)

EU - EU agricultural exports including meat, cereals and fruit and vegetables will have greater access to the Norwegian market next year, after an agreement on additional trade preferences was concluded last week.
BC Poultry Industry Warned to Halt Antibiotic Use (28.11.2011)

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning BC poultry farmers and veterinarians to stop using a bovine antibiotic on chickens.
Abattoir to Lose Licence After Abuse Investigation (28.11.2011)

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - The Department of Primary Industries has launched a full investigation into slaughter practices at a Victorian abattoir following serious animal welfare complaints concerning the slaughter of pigs.
Chicken Supplier to Explore Acquisition-Led Growth (28.11.2011)

HONG KONG - Chicken meat products supplier Sumpo Food Holdings (1089), which listed on the main board in Hong Kong in January, will explore acquisition-led growth from 2013 onwards.
Asian Meat Consumption Performing Strongly (28.11.2011)

ANALYSIS - Animal protein has become increasingly important in Asian diets over the past decade, according to Peter Duggan from the Strategic Information Services of Bord Bia-Irish Food Board.
EuroTier 2012: Top Event for Agriculture (28.11.2011)

HANOVER, GERMANY - In 2012, the "World Poultry Show�, "BioEnergy Decentral" and "Veterinarian Congress� will take place from 13 to 16 November 2012 in Hanover, Germany.
113 Penalised Over Chemical Tainted Pork (28.11.2011)

CHINA - Central China's Henan Province, a leading agricultural base, has issued heavy sentences to 113 people, including 77 government employees, over a chemical tainted pork scandal reported in March.
NZ to Canada: Get Rid of Poultry & Dairy Quotas (28.11.2011)

NEW ZEALAND & CANADA - New Zealand's trade minister has some strong advice for Canada if it wants to enter an emerging Pacific trade group: eliminate tariffs by ditching poultry and dairy quotas.
Plans Progressing for Darwin Abattoir (28.11.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Plans are progressing for a state-of-the art food processing plant at Livingstone Valley near Darwin put forward by Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AAco).
More Sick in US Salmonella Outbreak (28.11.2011)

US - The number of people who have become ill because of Salmonella Heidelberg in the multi state outbreak in the US has now reached 179.
Salmonella Outbreak Worse than Expected (28.11.2011)

ANALYSIS - A virulent outbreak of salmonella poisoning in the US, which has now made 179 people ill, has led to a multi-state investigation into its cause and a major effort to ensure products are recalled and communities kept safe, writes Chris Harris
Grand River Foods Sells Poultry Processing Division (28.11.2011)

CANADA - Grand River Foods has sold its fresh poultry processing division to Maple Lodge Farms with the completion expected on 1 December. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tulip Planning on Expanding in the UK (28.11.2011)

UK - Tulip Ltd strengthens its position as the leading UK supplier of processed meat products following the acquisition of Parkam Foods.
Junior Minister Attacks the CAP (30.11.2011)

UK - British junior farm minister Lord Taylor of Holbeach yesterday described existing agricultural policies as "...unfit for purpose..." and looked forward to the CAP reform negotiations as a "...rare..." chance to address issues.
Pig Producers Invited to Invest in Chile (30.11.2011)

UK - The Chilean government export development agency, Prochile, is to hold a meeting in London to attract UK pig companies to invest in the country
Viet Nam Seizes 2.5 Tons of Illegal, Rotten Pork (30.11.2011)

VIET NAM - More than 1.5 tons of pork and pig entrails without documents of origin were found Sunday on a minibus arriving in Ho Chi Minh City from central Viet Nam.
IFA Urges Extension of Pig & Poultry COOL Rules (30.11.2011)

IRELAND - IFA President John Bryan has urged the Irish Government to implement without delay new country-of-origin labelling for pig meat and poultry meat from the EU Commission, to safeguard producers� livelihoods and to protect consumers.
Beef Exports To South Asia Driven By Global Supply (30.11.2011)

GLOBAL - Beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China (SEA & GC) from major suppliers in the world showed distinctive trends during January to October, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
CME: Cheese Use Down, Butter/Powder Use Up In Q3 (30.11.2011)

US - Cheese prices were mixed 29 November but futures continued to move higher, writes Alan Levitt.
2012 Farm Bill: Concerns Over Legality of US M-Cool (30.11.2011)

US - A US-based Agricultural Economist expects Congress to address concerns over the legality of Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling next year when it writes a new US farm bill, writes Bruce Cochrane.
New Research Identifies Norovirus Levels In Oysters (30.11.2011)

UK - Research published by the Food Standards Agency shows that 76 per cent of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contained norovirus. The virus was detected at low levels in more than half of the positive samples (52 per cent).
Turkey Sales to Take Off for Moy Park at Christmas (30.11.2011)

UK - As part of an ongoing relationship with Marks & Spencer, leading poultry processor Moy Park will supply all UK and Ireland M&S stores with four new lines of turkey products in the run up to Christmas.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Africa (30.11.2011)

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - The Sub-Saharan Africa Region is ranked number four among regions of the world for United States (US) broiler and turkey meat exports and number 11 for egg and product exports when comparing 2011 January-September cumulative totals according to the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Anhui Taiyang Poultry Reports Profits Rise (30.11.2011)

CHINA - Anhui Taiyang Poultry Co, a vertically integrated duck breeder, processor and distributor, saw gross profit for the first nine months of 2011 rise by 5.5 per cent to $6.5 million and gross margin improved to 27.9 per cent compared to 20 per cent a year ago.
CPF Aims to Control China and Viet Nam Businesses (30.11.2011)

CHINA & VIET NAM - Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), the SET-listed food flagship of the CP Group, announced a 66.3-billion-baht fund to gain control of agricultural subsidiaries in China and Viet Nam.
US Beef Imports To Japan Up 37 Per Cent (30.11.2011)

US and JAPAN - Japan imported 43,795 tonnes swt of beef in October, up 31 per cent from the low volumes registered last year (data by the Ministry of Finance, Japan), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Discrimination Complaint Filed against Cargill (30.11.2011)

US - The US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has filed an administrative complaint against federal contractor Cargill Meat Solutions, alleging that the company systematically discriminated against 4,069 qualified female, white, black, Hispanic and Native American applicants.
Printer Network Instead of Isolated Applications (30.11.2011)

GERMANY - With MULTIVAC PrintingPoint MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection has developed a software solution, which connects the printers of different packaging lines to one network. In this way all the printing units can be operated from one central computer.
Innovation from Stainless Steel (30.11.2011)

GERMANY - Small fragments of plastic in meat products can be annoying and also cause safety issues.
Ekro Ensures Full Traceability (30.11.2011)

NETHERLANDS - Dutch meat processor Ekro needed a faster and more flexible printing and identification labelling system to address increasingly stringent industry regulations, manufacturing expansion and increasing customer demand.
Sigma Faces $200,000 Fines for Safety Violations (02.12.2011)

US � Sigma Processed Meats faces fines of $204,800 for 16 serious and three repeat violations following an inspection that found workers were exposed to fall and other hazards at the company's processing plant in Seminole, Oklahoma, after being cited by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Russia Bluetongue Threat, New Serotype (02.12.2011)

RUSSIA - Cattle imported from Germany have tested positive for a new serotype of bluetongue, that has not yet being reported in central and northern parts of Russia.
New Generation For DC Board Of Directors (02.12.2011)

DENMARK - After 25 years, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Danish Crown, Niels Mikkelsen, has decided to hand over the reins of the international food group to the next generation.
US Egg Products Report � November 2011 (02.12.2011)

US - Shell eggs broken totalled 174 million dozen during October 2011, one per cent down from the same month last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in their monthly Egg Products report for November 2011.
China Hog Markets (02.12.2011)

CHINA - China is the pork powerhouse of the world with over 51 per cent of the world�s population of pigs Ron Lane, writes Senior Consultant for Genesus China.
Research Shows Ban on Illegal Eggs Wanted (02.12.2011)

UK - Research by the RSPCA has revealed that almost eight out of 10 people in England and Wales (78 per cent) want action to stop eggs laid by hens in illegal barren battery cages coming into the UK.
Japan Discusses Mandatory Nutrition Labelling (02.12.2011)

JAPAN - Japan�s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) is currently discussing the creation of a new mandatory nutritional labelling system for all processed food products, with submission to the Diet planned in 2012.
Suguna Builds up Branded Products (02.12.2011)

INDIA - Suguna Poultry has announced plans for a new plant for ready-to-eat products plant in Bangalore and is to set up a new division for its branded egg and poultry meat products.
CME: Cheddar Production At Four Year Low (02.12.2011)

US - Spot cheese and butter prices started December with declines, but milk futures were higher yesterday across the board. DEC-FEB rose 19¢, writes Alan Levitt.
CAP 2013 Proposals Will Hit Irish Beef Says IFA (02.12.2011)

IRELAND - Speaking at the EU beef Advisory meeting in Brussels this week Irish Farmers Association (IFA) National Livestock Committee Chairman Michael Doran highlighted the negative impact on the Irish beef and livestock sector from the CAP 2013 proposals.
Korea Reviews Animal Drug Residue Levels (05.12.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - The Korean Food & Drug Administration (KFDA), which sets maximum residue limits (MRL) for veterinary drugs (as well as pesticides) in livestock products including meat, dairy products, fish and honey, will soon begin reviewing existing veterinary drug MRLs and hopes to finish this process by the end of 2014.
Food Poisoning Risk from Chicken Livers (05.12.2011)

UK - New figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that 90 per cent of campylobacter outbreaks at catering venues in the UK were linked to undercooked chicken liver pate.
CME: Corn Prices Lower, Good News For Producers (05.12.2011)

US - Corn prices have been trending lower in recent weeks, which has been welcome news for livestock and poultry producers, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Rabobank Report: Outlook 2012 �Down, but not Out� (05.12.2011)

GLOBAL - Rabobank sees agri commodity prices down, but not out in 2012.
Animal Protein Industry in Indonesia (05.12.2011)

INDONESIA - Economic and population growth are driving the Indonesian animal protein industry, according to a new report from Rabobank.
Pork Overtaken by Beef (05.12.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Sales of beef in supermarkets exceeded those of pork for the first time in nine years after foot-and-mouth disease led to the cull of vast numbers of pigs.
Cattle Outlook: Fed Cattle Prices Break Record Highs (05.12.2011)

US - Fed cattle prices rose for the third consecutive week, breaking the record highs set in early November, writes Ron Plain.
108 Tons of Rotten Chicken Legs Re-exported to India (05.12.2011)

VIET NAM - A Vietnamese company has been ordered to re-export 108 tons of decomposed chicken legs imported from India by 10 December, a local official said.
CME: November Class III At $19.07 (05.12.2011)

US - Spot butter trade capped a busy week with buying support between $1.63 and $1.6250 on Friday, writes Alan Levitt.
France Opposes Use Of Animal Meal (05.12.2011)

FRANCE - As long as Bruno Le Maire is Minister of Agriculture and Food, animal meal will not be reintroduced in France.
Solid Performance for Cherkizovo (05.12.2011)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group , one of Russia�s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, has announced strong organic volume growth and solid financial performances in the third quarter and nine months of the financial year.
ConAgra Completes Acquisition of National Pretzel (05.12.2011)

US - Meat and Food processing giant ConAgra Food has completed its acquisition of National Pretzel Company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Brookstone Holdings.
Retail Red Meat Prices at Record Levels (05.12.2011)

Retail red meat prices were at record levels this fall. Grocery store pork prices were record high in September ($3.561/lb), writes Ron Plain in his Hog Outlook report for 2 December.
Slack Offtake Cools Poultry Products (05.12.2011)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Prices of poultry products dipped last week because of seasonal uncertainties and slack offtake after remaining flat for almost two weeks.
US and EU on Collision Course over Antibiotics? (05.12.2011)

OPINION - The debate over the use of antibiotics on animals and their potential to produce antibiotic resistance in humans has been stepped up in recent weeks.
CME: Live Cattle Futures Declined Sharply (07.12.2011)

US - Live cattle futures declined sharply on Monday, with the December and February contracts closing down the daily permissible limit, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
UK Unites To Stamp Out Battery Cages (07.12.2011)

UK - Tough action will be taken to improve welfare standards and living conditions for hens and prevent eggs produced in �battery cages� being sold in the UK, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced.
Beef Prices Slip Back As Kill Rate Rises (07.12.2011)

IRELAND - Prices for factory beef have slipped back in the past few days from last week�s record highs with higher than normal kill rates the reason for this according to the Livestock Price Coordinator for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers� Association (ICSA), John Cleary.
EU Pig Prices: Steady Price Situation Continues (07.12.2011)

EU - On the major European pig markets, the price situation continues to be steady.
US Beef & Pork Exports Grew In 2011 (07.12.2011)

US - Beef exports and foreign markets have always been of interest to the cattle industry, but the growth of beef export volumes and over the past two years has fueled anticipation of substantial demand growth in coming years, writes Shane Ellis in the December Iowa Farm Outlook.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Ukraine (07.12.2011)

UKRAINE - Ukraine�s poultry industry has grown steadily and is expected to reach 880,000 metric tons in 2012 according to the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Japan Creates Premium Positioning For US Pork (07.12.2011)

US and JAPAN - A side-by-side taste challenge at a leading Tokyo hotel produced surprising results for a group of Japanese consumers who were given a chance recently to compare premium-branded US chilled pork with domestic pork.
Food & Agriculture Exports Jump To New High (07.12.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - South Korea's exports of food and other agricultural products surged to a new monthly high for the year last month, largely on growing demands from Japan and China, the government commented.
CME: GDT Auction Prices Jump (07.12.2011)

US - Spot cheese prices fell to the lowest level since 13 October, writes Alan Levitt.
October Lamb Slaughter Highest in 2011 (07.12.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian lamb slaughter reached 1.6 million head during October, the largest monthly kill so far in 2011, although still six per cent lower year-on-year.
Record Beef Exports To S. Asia In November (07.12.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China during November surged 19 per cent year-on-year, to reach a new monthly record of around 15,430 tonnes swt, writes Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
EU Beef Market Prospects Positive (07.12.2011)

IRELAND - The prospects for the EU beef market are very positive, with prices forecast to stay rising in 2012.
Environmental Impact of Meat Production Challenged (07.12.2011)

US - The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), are taking on the environmental lobby over the global warming effects of livestock production.
Global Beef Trade on a High (07.12.2011)

ANALYSIS - Global beef trade for the major beef producing countries has been on a high this year, with the US, Europe and Australia all reporting strong trade, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Cheif Chris Harris.
France Resists Animal Protein in Livestock Feed (07.12.2011)

ANALYSIS - A few weeks ago, when the European Commission introduced its 12 concrete proposals to monitor and clamp down on the use of antibiotics in livestock production because of a fear they could pass on antibiotic resistance in humans, France together with Germany introduced their own even tighter measures, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief Chris Harris.
Anuga FoodTec Offers Opportunities for SMEs (07.12.2011)

GERMANY - Anuga FoodTec, which will be held in Cologne from 27 to 30 March 2012, is once again expected to attract more than 1,200 exhibiting companies from about 40 countries.
Global Companies Ring the Changes (09.12.2011)

ANALYSIS - There are some major changes coming for some of the leading global meat and food processing companies and certainly the economic crisis appears to be biting in some quarters, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief Chris Harris.
German Farmers Support Antibiotic Reduction (09.12.2011)

GERMANY - The complete absence of antibiotics in animal management would violate the Animal Welfare Act, says the German Farmers Association (DBV).
Poultry Industry Injury Rates Remain Low (09.12.2011)

US - The incidence of non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the poultry sector, which includes slaughter and processing, continues to remain low, according to the 2010 injury and illness report recently released by the Department of Labor�s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Fewer Cows & Calves: Strong 2012 Cattle Market (09.12.2011)

US - A classic case of supply and demand is predicted for the cattle market in 2012, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist.
Smithfield Reports Robust Pork Earnings in Q2 (09.12.2011)

US - Smithfield Foods' sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 were $3.3 billion, up 10 per cent, resulting from higher average unit selling prices and volumes in the pork segment.
US Asks WTO to Settle Poultry Spat with China (09.12.2011)

US & CHINA - The US government has said that it is asking the World Trade Organization (WTO) to take new steps to settle a trade dispute with China over its duties on US chicken products.
Importers Seek Tax Reduction on Frozen Poultry (09.12.2011)

GHANA - Concerned Ghanaian Poultry Product Importers yesterday called on the Government to reduce taxes on imported frozen poultry products to avoid automatic increases in the cost of the products.
Safe Poultry Sections Open in Central Market (09.12.2011)

VIET NAM - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday reopened upgraded poultry sections in Dong Ha Market in the central province of Quang Tri.
Call for Tougher Measures on Food Safety (09.12.2011)

CHINA - Vice-Premier Li Keqiang has called for "more forceful measures" to deal with food safety problems and crack down on food safety crimes.
Russia's Pig Farmers Brace for Changes in Trade (09.12.2011)

RUSSIA - Russia's longest transition period to lower its import duties in compliance with WTO commitments will be for pork, but pig farmers don't feel protected.
Pilot Programme Stands to Boost US-Canada Trade (09.12.2011)

US - A new pilot programme to conduct inspections in plants in-country will help facilitate trade between the US and Canada and prevent delays at the border, according to the American Meat Institute.
RCC's Action Plan will Improve Trade for Hog Sector (09.12.2011)

CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is pleased that the pork industry�s input to the Canada-United States Regulation Cooperation Council (RCC) has been fully covered in the Joint Action Plan announced on Wednesday afternoon by Prime Minister Harper and President Obama.
Smithfield to End Use of Gestation Stalls by 2017 (09.12.2011)

VIRGINIA, US - President and CEO of Virginia-based Smithfield Foods reports that the company's livestock production subsidiary Murphy-Brown, LLC has made major progress toward the conversion from individual gestation stalls to group housing arrangements for pregnant sows on company farms.
Act Threatens Supply of Hogs for Processing (09.12.2011)

MANITOBA, CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council warns provincial environmental legislation adopted earlier this year is putting the supply of hogs for the province's pork processors at risk which, in turn threatens the viability of hog farmers, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Premium Positioning Created for Chilled US Pork (09.12.2011)

JAPAN - A side-by-side taste challenge at a leading Tokyo hotel produced surprising results for a group of Japanese consumers who were given a chance recently to compare premium-branded US chilled pork with domestic pork.
Meat Standards Symbol To Connect With Public (09.12.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Meat Standards Australia took another step forward this week with the launch of a new symbol to make it easier for consumers to make decisions around beef eating quality.
Rescue of Clonmel Pork Rib Processor Saves Jobs (12.12.2011)

IRELAND - Specialist pork rib processor Ribworld has been purchased out of receivership by M&M Walshe � part of the Callan Bacon Group � in a deal that secures the 65 jobs at the processing plant in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
China-US Poultry Spat Making Feathers Fly (12.12.2011)

US & CHINA - Responding to a request from the United States for a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel to settle a dispute over duties on US poultry, Chinese experts said that China is aiming to provide a level playing field for domestic businesses, while the US government's move is aimed at winning votes from farmers in next year's presidential election.
Coalition Urges Japan�s Inclusion in TPP Talks (12.12.2011)

US - A coalition of food and agricultural organizations today urged the Obama administration to work with Japan to smooth the way for that country�s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a multilateral trade agreement.
CME: Beef and Pork Exports at Record High (12.12.2011)

US - The impact of exports on pork and beef markets this year has been pretty well documented in these pages but the charts below show those impacts in a way that, we think, underscores the remarkable growth, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
CME: 2011 is a Record High Year for Dairy Exports (12.12.2011)

US - Barrels settled a quarter-cent higher on two-sided trade in a very active session, writes Alan Levitt.
Pork, Beef Exports Set New Annual Value Records (12.12.2011)

US - October was another excellent month for US pork and beef exports, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Cattle Outlook: Foreign Corn Production Estimates Up (12.12.2011)

US - USDA�s December World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates didn�t change US corn production, but did increase predicted foreign corn production by 336 million bushels, writes Ron Plain.
Indian Beef Exports to Expand in 2012 (12.12.2011)

INDIA - With the momentum of several years of rapid growth, Indian beef and veal exports in 2012 are forecast to increase 16 per cent in 2012, to 1.275 million tonnes cwt (US Department of Agriculture � USDA), writes Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
SI Launches New cheese Grading Application (12.12.2011)

UK - Systems Integration has launched a new cheese grading application. It�s the latest offering from the Staffordshire-based business, who specialise in providing simple solutions to complex food processing problems.
Meat Standards Symbol to Connect with Public (09.12.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Meat Standards Australia took another step forward this week with the launch of a new symbol to make it easier for consumers to make decisions around beef eating quality.
Meat Company Takes Steps in Case of Euro Problems (14.12.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown is making the necessary arrangments so that its business can continue, even if the Euro should collapse.
Lamb Production to Grow in 2011-12 (14.12.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian lamb production is forecast to increase nine per cent year-on-year during 2011-12, to 427,100 tonnes cwt, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) recently released Agricultural Commodities, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Live Cattle Exports Steady to Indonesia in October (14.12.2011)

AUSTRALIA - Australian live cattle exports to Indonesia during October totalled 39,424 head, steady with the corresponding period last year (39,835 head), according to the latest live export statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Consumers Urged to Buy NZ Pork for Holidays (14.12.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Christmas ham shoppers received a stern reminder from NZPork today to be wary of poorly labelled imported ham.
CME: Meat Export Dependent on Overseas Market (14.12.2011)

US - The latest US meat export data showed tremendous growth in pork exports and sustained increases in beef and poultry shipments, but it also highlights the growing dependence on foreign purchases, particularly from Asian markets, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Pig Demand Still Brisk (14.12.2011)

EU - Over the course of the last week, slaughter pig prices moved just a little.
New Beef Exports Record Set (14.12.2011)

US - October was another excellent month for US beef exports, which were valued at $452 million for the month, pushing the 2011 total to a new annual record of $4.49 billion. This is 37 per cent ahead of the then-record pace established during the first 10 months of 2010.
Call for Strong Milk Price Message in New Year (14.12.2011)

SCOTLAND, UK - The National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) is adamant that the milk price rises seen in the last six months of 2011 should provide a platform for further price improvements in 2012.
International Egg and Poultry Review: Argentina (14.12.2011)

ARGENTINA - Poultry production in Argentina is focused in Entre Rios (46.6 per cent), Buenos Aires (41.5 per cent), Cordoba (4.4 per cent), and Rio Negro (4.3 per cent) provinces, according to the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Gains in Efficiency of Livestock Systems Needed (14.12.2011)

GLOBAL - By 2050 an expanded world population will be consuming two thirds more animal protein than it does today, bringing new strains to bear on the planet's natural resources, according to a new FAO report published today.
CarmOlimp Expects Boost from Pork Exports (14.12.2011)

ROMANIA - Cold meats producer, CarmOlimp, expects pig meat exports to the EU to account for nine per cent of its 2012 turnover, after the European Commission lifted the ban on Romanian pork exports to the EU market from 1 January 2012.
Surface Freezing Did Not Kill Bacteria on Chicken (14.12.2011)

US - Crust freezing did not affect the quality of raw chicken breasts, with or without skin but neither did it significantly increase microbiological shelf life, according to Dr Paul Dawson of Clemson University.
CME: EU Milk Deliveries Up 2.2 Per Cent This Year (14.12.2011)

US - September milk deliveries in the EU-27 were 11.1 million tons (24.4 billion lbs.), up 1.5 per cent from a year ago, according to Eurostat, writes Alan Levitt.
Pig Prices Move Closer to Production Cost (16.12.2011)

FRANCE - French pig prices are moving closer to cost of production after increases in recent weeks, according to the French Pig Producers Federation.
CME: Larger Feedlot Inventories Expected (16.12.2011)

US - USDA will issue its latest update on US cattle feedlot inventories on Friday, 16 December. The report is expected to show larger feedlot inventories than a year ago but not necessarily larger supplies of market ready cattle, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Mississippi Ag Commodities Post Record Values (16.12.2011)

MISSISSIPPI, US - Mississippi�s agricultural commodities are predicted to reach a record-high value of more than $6.7 billion for 2011.
Poultry Stays No. 1 In Mississippi State (16.12.2011)

US - Despite a tough economy, poultry remained the top commodity in Mississippi, with a preliminary estimated value of $2.4 billion for 2011.
Tirumala Invests In India's Largest Integrated Dairy (16.12.2011)

INDIA - Tirumala Dairy, the second largest private dairy player in South India, is sewing up plans to set up the country's largest integrated dairy with an investment of over Rs 5,000 crore in the next three to four years.
Monthly US Turkey Hatchery Report (16.12.2011)

US - According to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), six per cent more turkey eggs were in incubators on 1 December 2011 than the same date in the previous year and four per cent fewer poults were hatched in November 2011 than in the same month of 2010.
NZ Pork Does Not Guarantee Good Welfare (16.12.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - Despite consumer pressure, many New Zealand pig farmers are still using inhumane rearing methods with up to 45 per cent of sows confined in sow stalls and farrowing crates for much of their lives.
Pilot Project Evaluates Snow Crab Production (16.12.2011)

CANADA - An evaluation on snow crab processing by Quinlan Brothers Limited, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation and the Fisheries and Marine Institute, has been undertaken with funding support from the Provincial Government.
CME: Beef Supplies Remain Tight (19.12.2011)

US - Beef supplies in the US are expected to remain tight into 2012, in part due to the shift in the US beef trade balance, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Cattle Outlook: October Beef Exports Up (19.12.2011)

US - US beef exports during October were up 10.7 per cent compared to a year ago and beef imports were down 4.4 per cent. During the month, we exported 70 million pounds more beef than we imported. October was the 14th consecutive month that US beef exports exceeded imports.
CME: Whey, NDM Futures Hit New Highs (19.12.2011)

US - JAN Class III futures jumped 42¢, closing the week above $17 despite continued slippage in the cheese market, writes Alan Levitt.
Tyson Recalls 40,948 lbs of Ground Beef (19.12.2011)

US - Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling wholesale, commodity packages of ground beef chuck produced at its plant in Dakota City, Nebraska because of concerns of possible e.coli contamination.
Economic Action Plan to Help Quebec Abattoirs (19.12.2011)

CANADA - Canada's meat processing sector will remain competitive by adopting innovative technologies thanks to an investment of over C$404,000 in Industries Riopel of Vallee-Jonction.
Zhongpin Starts Trial Production at Pork Plants (19.12.2011)

CHINA - Chinese meat and food processing giant, Zhongpin Inc, has started trial production at its two newest chilled and frozen pork products plants, in Jiangsu and Jilin provinces.
Irish Mussels Doing Well In France's Organic Market (19.12.2011)

FRANCE and IRELAND - The French organic market grew by 15.8 per cent in 2009 and by a further 11 per cent in 2010. The organic market in France has moved mainstream and even to low cost retailers which proves that organic food products are in strong demand.
Brazil�s Milk Production Set To Increase (19.12.2011)

BRAZIL - According to the USDA, production of liquid milk in Brazil will increase by two per cent in 2012, bringing total production to 31.3 billion litres, writes James O�Donnell for Bord Bia.
Zhongpin Starts Trial Production at New Pork Plants (19.12.2011)

CHINA - Zhongpin, a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, announced that trial production at its two newest chilled and frozen pork products plants, in Jiangsu and Jilin provinces, began on 16 December, 2011.
Tracking From Pig To Plate (19.12.2011)

CHINA - A system has been developed that will help ensure the safety of pork products in the Shandong Province while improving the efficiency of the food supply chain in the region.
Broiler Prices Hold Steady (19.12.2011)

US - Whole broiler/fryer prices are holding steady overall.
Pork Exports Up, Imports Down (19.12.2011)

US - US pork exports during October were up 42 per cent compared to a year ago and pork imports were down 11 per cent. During the month, we exported 413 million pounds more pork than we imported. October was the 199th consecutive month that U.S. pork exports exceeded imports.
Eating Beef Can be Good for the Heart (19.12.2011)

US - New research shows that eating lean beef every day can be good for heart health by improving cholesterol levels.
New RPA Powers on Meat Quality Standards (21.12.2011)

UK - The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in England and Wales is getting new powers to ensure consistency of grading for pig and bovine carcases from 1 January 2012.
Cargill Faces Fines over Safety Standards (21.12.2011)

US � Cargill Meat Solutions faces fines of $146,000 for 23 serious violations of OSHA's process safety management and fall protection standards at its Milwaukee ground beef production facility.
CME: Drop In Domestic Meat Consumption Expected (21.12.2011)

US - USDA�s December forecasts indicate another sharp drop in US domestic meat and poultry consumption is coming in 2012, writes Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Pilgrim's Pride Announces Rights Offering (21.12.2011)

US - Pilgrim's Pride is to launch a rights issue for up to approximately 44.44 million shares of common stock to its stockholders.
Campaign Shortlisted for Marketing Award (21.12.2011)

UK - A Quality Meat Scotland campaign that helped turn Scotch Beef into London�s biggest meat brand has been shortlisted for a major industry award.
Agricultural Income Per Worker Up 6.7 Per Cent (21.12.2011)

EU - EU27 real agricultural income per worker has increased by 6.7 per cent in 2011, after an increase of 12.6 per cent in 2010, according to first estimates issued by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Herd Expansion From Record Prices (21.12.2011)

US - On 23 December, the USDA will release the results of its latest survey of the US swine inventory. Hog producers enjoyed record hog prices this summer and I believe that has caused some modest herd expansion, writes Ron Plain in his Swine Economic Report.
Ron Plain: Cattle On Feed (21.12.2011)

US - USDA's December cattle on feed report said both November placements and marketings were higher than expected, writes Ron Plain, University of Missouri.
Battery Cages Will Result In Legal Action (21.12.2011)

EU - EU Commissioner John Dalli has revealed that action has already begun at European level to punish Member States who have made little or no effort to conform to new egg welfare laws.
US/ China Trade Dispute Over Chicken Feet (21.12.2011)

US & CHINA - The US and China have involved the World Trade Organization (WTO) to resolve a dispute on chicken feet.
CME: On-Farm Expansion Slows Down (21.12.2011)

US - Spot prices and milk futures were generally quiet today. Barrels were bid a penny higher, butter was offered three-quarters-of-a-cent lower. Whey futures are at contract highs out to 12 July, writes Alan Levitt.
Assets of Bankrupt Meat Processor Auctioned (21.12.2011)

US - The remaining assets of bankrupt meat processor, Mountain City Meat, are to be auctioned off.
Organic Prairie and Lorentz Meats Join Forces (21.12.2011)

US - Organic Prairie, an organic meat range produced by the farmer-owned co-op that produces Organic Valley, has joined forces with family-owned meat market and processing plant Lorentz Meats in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Gainco Distributor for Anritsu Products (21.12.2011)

US � Gainco, a leading manufacturer of yield management systems and supplier of foreign object detection systems for meat and poultry processors, has reached an agreement with Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA, in which Gainco has been named the exclusive authorised distributor and reseller of Anritsu-brand HD x-ray inspection systems, checkweighers, combination systems and related quality control software to the poultry processing industry in the USA.
Beef Imports Up 20 Per Cent In 2011 (23.12.2011)

SOUTH KOREA - Korean beef imports totalled 23,533 tonnes swt during November, taking the total for the first 11 months of 2011 to 283,103 tonnes swt (KITA), up 20 per cent year-on-year, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Agricultural Incomes - Not as Bright as They First Appear (23.12.2011)

ANALYSIS - The figures released by Eurostat this week on farm workers incomes and farm production in the EU on the surface appear to make happy reading, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris
Restrictions Imposed On Russian Pork Imports (23.12.2011)

KAZAKHSTAN - Kazakhstan has imposed the restriction on the import of pork and other products from the Saratov and Orenburg regions of Russia, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan said.
EU Approves More Fish Processing Companies (23.12.2011)

KAZAKHSTAN - The European Commission has included four new fish-processing enterprises of Kazakhstan in its list of importers for the European Union.
China Urges Efforts to Ensure Food Safety (23.12.2011)

CHINA - China's food safety authority issued a circular on Thursday requiring food safety watchdogs across the country to beef up supervision amid the approaching New Year's holiday and China's Spring Festival.
Increased Pork Exports Key to Industry's Profitibility (23.12.2011)

US & CANADA - A US-based agricultural economist is crediting the dramatic turnaround in profitability within the North American swine industry to increased global exports of pork, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Jamaica Broilers' Profits Stifled by Imports (23.12.2011)

JAMAICA - The Jamaica Broilers Group has registered a nine per cent reduction in net profit for the quarter ended October 2011, despite increased revenues, but on the back of challenges with higher raw material costs, as well as competition from imports, resulting in a glut in the local market.
Farbest to Build New Turkey Plant (23.12.2011)

US - US turkey processor, Farbest Foods is to build a new plant in southwestern Indiana employing up to 600 workers in the next few years.
�1 Million Bboost for Welsh Red Meat Industry (23.12.2011)

UK - A £1 million project to improve the Welsh red meat industry and help businesses to become more sustainable with a long term future has completed its work.
CME: Cheese Stocks Draw Down (23.12.2011)

US - American cheese stocks plunged last month, the largest November draw-down since 2004. On 30 November, American cheese holdings were 586.4 million lbs, down 28.8 million lbs (-4.7 per cent) from October, according to USDA�s �Cold Storage� report, writes Alan Levitt.
Lockout Ends at Meat Plant (23.12.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The lamb processing plant of Canterbury Meat Packers at Rangitikei has withdrawn its lockout of members of the New Zealand Meat Workers Union after settling a new collective employment agreement.
Russia Joins WTO - A 'Win-Win'? (28.12.2011)

RUSSIA - WTO trade ministers agreed Russia�s application to join the global trade rules body last week, after 18 years of negotiation - but what does it mean for UK agriculture?
End of Ethanol Tax Credits Affects Corn, Feed and Biofuel Markets (28.12.2011)

ANALYSIS - The US ethanol tax credit which is worth roughly $6 billion is due to end at the turn of the year, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief Chris Harris.
Police Seize 500 Kg Of Illegal Beef & Pork (28.12.2011)

RWANDA - Police seized a truck in Ntarabana Sector, Rulindo District, containing 500 kilograms of beef and pork last week and arrested five people transporting unchecked beef to Kigali City.
International Egg & Poultry Review: Global (28.12.2011)

GLOBAL - This is a weekly report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's review looks at the duck meat, goose and guinea fowl meat situation around the world.
Commercial Red Meat Production Down In November (28.12.2011)

US - Commercial red meat production was down two per cent in November, according to the latest Livestock Slaughter report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
China Bans Production and Sale of Ractopamine (28.12.2011)

CHINA - China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced Friday, 23 December, that the country has banned the production and sale of ractopamine, a controversial feed additive used to promote lean meat growth in food animals.
Sow Stall Ban Improves NZ Pig Farmers' Image (28.12.2011)

NEW ZEALAND - The sow stall controversy could be influencing shoppers to choose New Zealand products over imported meat, as pork consumption rises.
New Chairman of the Danish Crown Board (28.12.2011)

DENMARK - Danish Crown�s Board of Directors last week appointed pig producer Erik Bredholt (45) as new Chairman of the Board.
Toxins Found In Tainted Milk Brand Product (28.12.2011)

CHINA - Cancer-causing toxins have been found in a batch of milk manufactured by the Chinese dairy giant Mengniu Group.
Broiler Production up 10 Per Cent, USDA Reports (28.12.2011)

INDIA - Notwithstanding reports of four outbreaks of bird flu, India registered a 10 per cent growth in broiler production this year to 2.9 million tonnes, says a report.
CME: Whey Prices On Steady Rise All Year (28.12.2011)

US - Spot prices held unchanged in a quiet session to kick off the final week of the year, writes Alan Levitt.
Russia Exports 17MT of Grain To-Date (28.12.2011)

RUSSIA - Russia has exported 17 million tonnes of grain to date, Russia's Agriculture Minister Elena Skrynnik said with reference to data from the Federal Customs Service (FCS).
�1 Million Boost for Welsh Red Meat Industry (23.12.2011)

UK - A £1 million project to improve the Welsh red meat industry and help businesses to become more sustainable with a long term future has completed its work.
Park Farms� Sale Pending (23.12.2011)

OHIO, US � The sale of chicken producer, Park Farms, based in Canton, is pending to an undisclosed buyer.
CME: Calf Prices Increased Contra-Seasonally (30.12.2011)

US - Why did calf prices increase contra-seasonally? That is the question posed and answered by Tim Petry of North Dakota State University in an article published by the Livestock Marketing Information Centre this week, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
New Rules for Commercial Drivers from February (30.12.2011)

US - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued new rules on hours of service for commercial vehicle drivers to come into effect on 27 February 2012.
Iowa Plant Processes Hens� Feet for China (30.12.2011)

IOWA, US - The Cedar River Processing plant plans to export chicken feet from spent hens to China.
EU Pig Prices: Uncertainty in Slaughter Markets (30.12.2011)

EU - On almost all European markets the quotations went down considerably at the turn of the year this week. The German quotation is the unfortunate leader with an 8-cents� downward correction.
Brazil Company to Expand ME Chicken Exports (30.12.2011)

BRAZIL - BrazArtis Assessoria em Comercio Exterior, an import-export company based in Brazil, has announced a campaign to expand chicken exports to the Middle East.
Ukraine Extends Licensing of Poultry Meat Imports (30.12.2011)

UKRAINE - The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the licensing of imports of fresh, chilled or frozen poultry meat in 2012, which was introduced in April 2011. A respective government resolution of 26 December was made public on 29 December.
Pork Price Manipulation; Tainted Pork Butchers Jailed (30.12.2011)

CHINA - A Chongqing Municipality court Wednesday sentenced a gangster death for killing a person in an attempt to manipulate pork price in the city markets.
Russia Bans Import of German Pork Consignment (30.12.2011)

RUSSIA - Specialists of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration detected law violations at temporary storage warehouse "Sirius" during border veterinary control.
CME: Record Levels of Trading, Production & Prices (30.12.2011)

US - With the year coming to a close, CME Group dairy futures and options open interest is up nearly 70 per cent from a year ago, led by a doubling of Class III options to more than 84,000 positions, writes Alan Levitt.
New Import Regulations Introduced (30.12.2011)

INDONESIA - The government has introduced new regulations on the import of live animals and animal products.
US Lamb T-Bones Crossed Mexican Border (30.12.2011)

US & MEXICO - Earlier this month, a truck-load of portion-controlled lamb T-bones worth approximately US$28,000 were successfully exported from Wisconsin, through the Laredo�Nuevo Laredo port of entry into Mexico.
Dairy Companies Raise Milk Price (30.12.2011)

CHINA - China's three biggest dairy companies including Sanyuan, Yili and Mengniu brands will raise the prices of some dairy products, the Beijing News reports.
Russia, Kazakhstan & Belarus Reach New Agreements (30.12.2011)

RUSSIA, KAZAKHSTAN & BELARUS - The Customs Union (CU) Commission of the three countries held their 33rd meeting on 9 December 2011, reaching new agreements over trade and procedures, including veterinary and sanitary/hygiene aspects.
November Pork Export Volume Steady, up in Value (30.12.2011)

BRAZIL - The volume of pork exported in November was the same as a year before but the US$-value was up more than 13 per cent.
OFC - UK Punching Above its Farming Weight (04.01.2012)

UK - A new report prepared for the Oxford Farming Conference shows that there has been a shift in power worldwide in agriculture as a result of globalisation of markets and the growth of multinational corporations, writes Chris Harris from the Oxford Farming Conference.
Role of Red Meat in Balanced Diet Highlighted (04.01.2012)

UK - A collection of factsheets outlining the nutritional value and health benefits of red meat have been developed for consumers.
German Association Looks at 2012 Prospects (04.01.2012)

GERMANY - Higher prices did not mean better revenue, as grain harvests were low, pushing up feed prices, according to the German Farmers' Association (Deutcher Bauernverband - DBV) in the organisation's review of 2011 and outlook for 2012.
CME: Meat Demand Maintains Annual Increase (04.01.2012)

US - 2011 ended with a piece of good news as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) for November hit a five-month high, indicating a continuing rebound for the food-service sector. It also showed that US beef, pork and chicken demand are maintaining year-on-year increase as of October, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Genetic Knowledge Can Provide Tastier Beef (04.01.2012)

SWEDEN - For the past three years, a team of researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have been developing genetic knowledge that can affect the tenderness, juiciness and flavour of meat from purebred bullocks.
Growth Set to Challenge Dutch Agricultural Sector (04.01.2012)

NETHERLANDS - Between now and 2025, agricultural production in the Netherlands will be confronted by environmental limits, particularly with regard to the disposal of manure. Nevertheless, the prospects for this highly productive sector are favourable.
EU Pig Prices: Little Movement at Start of the Year (04.01.2012)

EU - Only slight changes are reported from the European slaughter pig markets this first week of the New Year.
CME: Butter, Powder Output Very Heavy (04.01.2012)

US - Resuming the trend from last week, spot dairy markets started the New Year quiet and mostly steady, writes Alan Levitt.
300,000 Cows to be Culled Amid Price Plunge (04.01.2012)

SOUTH KOREA - The government will seek to cull up to 300,000 cows in the next two years while working to boost its beef consumption to help keep prices up, the government said Wednesday.
OFC - CAP Reform to Meet Increasing Food Demand (04.01.2012)

UK - An increasing demand for food requires a Common Agricultural Policy that encourages efficiency and does not stifle it, writes Chris Harris.
Cautious Outlook for EU Meat Industry from Rabobank (04.01.2012)

EU - The outlook for the region's meat industry is improving for 2012, according to a new report from Rabobank, but it warns that market conditions are fragile.
CME: 2011 A Year Of Adjustments For Meat Sector (06.01.2012)

US - 2011 will go down in the history books as a year of continued adjustments for the US beef, pork and broiler sectors, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Spelman: Alliances Will Shape CAP That Fits (06.01.2012)

UK - Caroline Spelman says alliances forged with other EU member states will help increase the power and influence held by British agriculture.
OFC - Reduce Waste to Meet Food Demand (06.01.2012)

GLOBAL - In the next 25 to 50 year food production will have to double to keep up with growing populations and growing consumption, writes TheMeatSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
PGI Status for First Bulgarian Product (06.01.2012)

BULGARIA - The European Commission has registered the first Bulgarian product to have Protected Geographic Indication status.
Govt to Ease Quotas on Live Chicken Sales (06.01.2012)

CHINA - Secretary for Food and Health Dr York Chow plans to relax the daily live chicken quota, and to give local farmers a chance to sell off stocks that built up after a ban was imposed on live chicken sales on 21 December.
Processing at Missouri Meat Business Halted (06.01.2012)

US - The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has temporarily halted all cooked-meat processing for retail and wholesale at Kleoppel Meats trading as Alma Meats in Alma, Missouri.
CME: Cheese Markets Getting Support (06.01.2012)

US - Buyers are returning to the spot market. Blocks gained 3¢ today, sending milk futures higher, writes Alan Levitt.
Fairer Deal For Dairy Farmers: New Rules Agreed (06.01.2012)

EU - New rules to give farmers fairer prices for raw milk were agreed by MEPs and Council negotiators on Tuesday, but still need to be confirmed by the Parliament as a whole and the Council.
EC Allows Part-Organic Pullets in Organic Production (06.01.2012)

EU - The EU Commission has decided to extend the derogation to allow the use of part-organic pullets in organic production.
Food Safety Campaign Slashes Dairy Numbers (06.01.2012)

CHINA - The "tough battle" to clean up the food sector saw the closure of more than 40 per cent of the mainland's dairies, Zhi Shuping, head of the country's top quality watchdog, said on Thursday.
Philippines Improves Dairy Competitiveness (06.01.2012)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippines has partnered with the Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development (IDRD) to upgrade farmers� global competitiveness even as the country now produces Dutch-origin Gouda Cheese under a two-pronged livelihood creation and import substitution programme.
Gainco Distributes Viking Masek Equipment (06.01.2012)

US - Gainco, a manufacturer of yield management, packing and distribution systems for meat and poultry processors, has reached an agreement with Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies, in which Gainco has been named the exclusive authorised distributor and reseller of Viking vertical form-fill-seal packaging machinery and systems to the poultry processing industry in the US.
Aquaculture To Provide More Food For Filipinos (09.01.2012)

PHILIPPINES - With the world population reaching seven billion, many countries may have to rely on aquaculture and sustainable fisheries practices to ensure enough supply of food in the coming years, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec) told the Manila Times.
Animals Unlikely Source Of Antimicrobial Resistance (09.01.2012)

UK - Scientists at the University of Glasgow in Scotland are urging policymakers to reconsider priorities in efforts to understand and control antimicrobial resistance.
Sainsbury's Outlines Commitment to British Farming (09.01.2012)

UK - In a first for a major retailer, Sainsbury's hosted a fringe event for delegates at the Oxford Farming Conference.
Presenting Clean Animals for Slaughter (09.01.2012)

UK - At this time of year the cleanliness of stock being presented for slaughter becomes an increasing issue for both producers and processors alike. EBLEX is therefore urging producers to ensure stock meet the guidelines for cleanliness to avoid additional costs at slaughter.
Pig Grading System Wins OFC/RASE Practice (09.01.2012)

UK - The winner of the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC)/ Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) Practice with Science Award sponsored by AB Agri, has been won by PiGIS, a pig grading information system established in Northern Ireland (NI) by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and CAFRE.
Farmers: RSPCA Logo Misleading; RSPCA Responds (09.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Free-range farmers are urging the consumer watchdog to investigate the RSPCA's standards for pork sold in supermarkets, warning the RSPCA logo dupes consumers into thinking that they are buying free-range products.
Korea Forced to Import More Pork in 2012 (09.01.2012)

SOUTH KOREA - Korea�s self-sufficiency rate of pork dropped to the lowest point ever last year because of the massive culling of pigs in the wake of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreaks, government data has shown.
OCI Denied Permanent Redfish Exemption (09.01.2012)

CANADA - Darin King, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, has confirmed that the Provincial Government will not approve permanent exemptions to provincial minimum processing requirements for redfish or yellowtail as requested by Ocean Choice International (OCI).
Fish & Shellfish Top Scotland's 2011 Food Export List (09.01.2012)

SCOTLAND, UK - The most popular food export from Scotland in the last year was fish and shellfish, according to figures released by the Scottish Government.
Mexican Meat Exports to Japan Double (09.01.2012)

MEXICO - Mexican meat exports to Japan nearly doubled in 2011, reaching 70,134 tonnes, compared to 38,176 tonnes in 2010, according to figures from the National Health Service, Food Safety and Food Quality (SENASA).
Buy Cheaper Cultured Fish For Lunar New Year (09.01.2012)

TAIWAN - Government officials in Taiwan are urging people to buy cultured fish instead of saltwater fish, as the prices of saltwater fish soar due to limited supplies and high demand ahead of the Lunar New Year period.
Joint Programme For Trout Egg Production (09.01.2012)

PERU - Sierra Exportadora (SIEX) and the Regional Government of Apurimac, have joined to develop a project which will install and operate the first trout egg production laboratory and breeding programme and a balanced food plan for the species.
Argentine Beef Consumption Continues To Fall (09.01.2012)

ARGENTINA - Upward pressure on prices has seen beef consumption fall to 53.8 kg per capita per annum - the lowest levels in 91 years.
CME: Class III Futures Edge Higher (09.01.2012)

US - Cheese users remain eager to stock up but sellers have plenty to offer, writes Alan Levitt.
Ag Accounts For 80 Per Cent Of NZ Top Exports (09.01.2012)

NZ - With much of New Zealand enjoying good rainfall the current season could be among the best. This potential is highlighted in November's Overseas Merchandise Trade statistics, with the full agricultural sector accounting for 80 per cent of New Zealand's top-10 merchandise exports.
Australian Genetics for UK Dairy Farmers (09.01.2012)

UK - Australian dairy cattle genetics are to be imported into the UK offering a range of options for dairy farmers including outcross and cross-breeding.
CME: Grain Markets Wait for January Reports (11.01.2012)

US - Cheese prices were offered lower again, while butter held unchanged. Milk futures were mixed, writes Alan Levitt.
Australian Lamb Prices Higher In 2011 (11.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - National average saleyard prices for lamb increased across the board during 2011, with strong rebuilding intentions and steady demand in both the Australian and overseas markets having a positive influence upon prices, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Margins Tight for Extensive Finishers (11.01.2012)

UK - Clamping down on spiralling overheads and ensuring market prices are maximised by selling quality animals to the most suitable outlet could be the quickest route to improving margins for extensive cattle producers.
Beef Prices Consistent, Sheep prices on the Move (11.01.2012)

IRELAND - Livestock Price Coordinator for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers� Association (ICSA), John Cleary, has said that while prices have not improved following the post Christmas spike, the factory trade has remained solid and prices on a par with last week.
India Extends Import Ban on Milk From China (11.01.2012)

INDIA - On 26 December, 2011, the Government of India (GOI) extended the import prohibition on milk and milk products from China for a period of six months.
CME: Cattle Futures Down, Concern Over Demand (11.01.2012)

US - Live cattle futures were modestly lower on Monday as market participants continue to fret about the state of beef demand, writes Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Non-Profit Processing Plant Opens for Business (11.01.2012)

US - An independent meat processing plant in Marion North Carolina started by McDowell Economic Development Association (MEDA) Inc. and supported by the Independent Small Animal Meat Processors Association (ISAMPA) will open for business on 15 January.
Disappointment at Closure of USDA Facilities (11.01.2012)

US - National Farmers Union (NFU) expressed disappointment after US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the closure of more than 250 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) facilities.
Vietnamese Tuna Export Keeps Strong Growth (11.01.2012)

VIET NAM - In the first 11 months of 2011, tuna exports reached US$343.8 million, up 29.4 per cent over that of the same period of last year and accounted for 6.3 per cent of the total seafood export value of Viet Nam.
Cod Minimum Price Drops (11.01.2012)

NORWAY - After long and difficult discussions, the Norwegian Seafood Federation (FHL) and the Norwegian Fishermen's Sales Organisation have agreed on new minimum prices, which came into effect yesterday (9 January 2012).
Where Does our Pork Come From? (11.01.2012)

UK - More and more people are thinking about where their pork comes from after they were challenged by the Pork Promise campaign run by BPEX.
Cargill Earnings Fall Sharply (11.01.2012)

US - International producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services, Cargill, has reported an 88 per cent fall in earnings in the second quarter of the 2012 financial year.
China's Food Safety Suffers 'Feeble Foundation' (13.01.2012)

CHINA - A senior Chinese official admitted Tuesday that the nation's food safety still suffered from a "feeble foundation".
No Collusion Says Chilean Poultry Industry (13.01.2012)

ANALYSIS - The Chilean poultry industry denied the charges of collusion and defended their right to exchange information before the Chilean Competition Committee, writes Chris Wright, senior editor for TheMeatSite.
Bolivia Tightens Border Controls with Paraguay (13.01.2012)

BOLIVIA - Bolivia's animal health authorities have decided to increase the level of control on the border with Paraguay, fearing that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) may spread across Paraguay's boarder.
Poultry Farmers Respond to 'Superbug' Accusations (13.01.2012)

GERMANY - Germany's poultry industry is reeling from a health scare after an environmental organization found this week that half of all supermarket chickens in the country were contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Food Safety Check Ahead of Spring Festival (13.01.2012)

CHINA - China will make "all-out efforts" to step up safety overhauls of food necessities in the production and logistics chains to prevent mishaps during the upcoming Spring Festival shopping season.
CME: The Future of US Beef Exports (13.01.2012)

US - As we start the new year, the future of US meat exports is top of the mind for many in the industry, writes Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Atria to Streamline Swedish Production (13.01.2012)

SWEDEN - Atria Scandinavia is planning to launch an efficiency improvement programme aimed at streamlining and automating the manufacturing of ham products and the slicing of cold cuts.
Nestle Develops its Largest Milk District in China (13.01.2012)

CHINA - Nestle is to invest in developing its largest milk district in China. This will help the country deliver high quality and fresh milk.
Scientists Find Meat Quality Biomarkers (13.01.2012)

DENMARK - Scientists are using modern technology to develop tools that slaughterhouses and pig producers can use to predict meat quality.
MSC Certificate for Sardine Fishery Suspended (13.01.2012)

PORTUGAL - Following the surveillance audit carried out in December 2011, Moody Marine Intertek has suspended the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the Portuguese sardine purse seine fishery.
Mixed Start To 2012 Livestock Markets (13.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The first full selling week of 2012 was somewhat of a mixed bag for prices, particularly when compared to the end of 2011.While young cattle prices remained near all-time highs, prices for export categories averaged lower than the final full selling week of December (17 December). All lamb categories started the year lower, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
FAO Food Price Index Ends Year with Sharp Decline (13.01.2012)

GLOBAL - Food prices fell in December 2011 with the FAO Food Price Index dropping 2.4 per cent, or five points from November, FAO said yesterday.
New ISO Standards for Fish Products (13.01.2012)

NORWAY - Two new ISO standards for traceability of fish products have been approved.
CME: Corn Plunges on Inventory Report (13.01.2012)

US - March, May and July corn futures plunged limit-down (-40¢) yesterday after USDA announced higher-than-expected inventories in its quarterly �Grain Stocks� report, writes Alan Levitt.
Procedures on Laying Cage Ban Compliance (13.01.2012)

EU - It is expected that letters will be sent to EU member states on banning of battery cages, and action will be taken against countries that fail to comply.
Australia has Lower Lamb Slaughter in November (16.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Australian lamb slaughter slipped six per cent year-on-year during November, to 1.67 million head, which was matched by a six per cent fall in production, to 35,638 tonnes cwt (Australian Bureau of Statistics), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Poultry Processor Faces Fines over Safety Violations (16.01.2012)

US � Poultry processor KD Acquisition I LLC, which trades as Coleman Natural Foods, faces fines of $142.150 for eight safety violations at its KD5 plant in Braselton after receiving a complaint in July about safety hazards.
Nutrient Data in Time for the New Year (16.01.2012)

US - Two timely nutrient data sets provided by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are being used by the beef and pork industries to provide new Nutrition Facts labels for their products. Federal rules require specific meat and poultry products to carry new nutrition information.
Wiseman In Talks With M�ller Regarding Buy Out (16.01.2012)

UK - Robert Wiseman Dairies has confirmed that it is in discussions with Müller Dairy UK regarding a possible cash offer.
Roser Installs De-boning Line in Venzuela (16.01.2012)

VENEZUELA - Roser, from Adfood Group, has developed a "turnkey" solution in one of the most automated deboning halls for pork and beef in Latin American for Carnes El Pazo, part of the Organization El Tunal.
Coordination on Food Safety & Animal Health Aid (16.01.2012)

GLOBAL - Strengthened coordination to improve results in a number of areas features in a new medium-term strategy for 2012-16. The strategy will help developing countries meet international standards on food safety and animal and plant health.
Meat Safety Boosted for Spring Festival (16.01.2012)

CHINA - The government will redouble its efforts to weed out illegal meat processing in the coming months, especially during the Spring Festival, in the interest of food safety, officials said on Friday.
CME: Export Value Reaches Record High in November (16.01.2012)

US - Barrels traded 3¢ lower, sending Class III futures tumbling. FEB-JUN milk futures lost 29¢ Friday, writes Alan Levitt.
LMC: Cost of Production Analysis (16.01.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - In November the LMC Bulletin carried a brief article explaining the Red Meat Strategic Forum�s plans for developing a cost of production index for specific beef and sheep production systems.
Cattle Outlook: Mixed 2012 Meat Estimates (16.01.2012)

US - USDA's January World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) were noted for the larger-than-expected estimate of 2011 corn production and 2012 ending stocks. March, May and July corn futures were down the limit following the report on Thursday, writes Ron Plain.
NZ Beef Exports Lower In 2011 (16.01.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand (NZ) beef exports in 2011 were down nine per cent year-on-year, at 330,999 tonnes swt, the lowest calendar year total since 2002 according to the NZ Meat Board.
Pork Exports Record-Large; Beef Exports Also Strong (16.01.2012)

US - US pork exports set another monthly volume record in November, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), which helped offset record-high production and provide a significant boost to pork cutout values. November beef exports also performed well, reaching 105,268 metric tons valued at $456.25 million.
S. Korea Begins Full Probe Into Beef Pricing (16.01.2012)

SOUTH KOREA - South Korea has launched a full-scale investigation into its complicated beef distribution system that's under fire for leading to unusually expensive meat despite plunging cattle prices, the farm minister said Monday.
Diced Beef Recalled after Broken Conveyor (16.01.2012)

US - RSW Distributors based in Forest City, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 3,104 pounds of seasoned diced beef products that may contain foreign materials.
Processed Meat May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk (16.01.2012)

SWEDEN - Eating too much processed meat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Cantrell's Vacuum Transport Systems Reduce Cost (16.01.2012)

US - Cantrell, a poultry and food processing equipment, parts sales and service company, has developed a new Vacuum Transport System that reduces costs to processing plants by reducing labour, maintenance, and water usage and improving overall sanitation.
Combi-RT Shortlisted for Innovation Award (16.01.2012)

UK - Combilift's Combi-RT forklift has been nominated as a finalist in the Innovation category of the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2012.
New ASF Outbreaks in Russia and Africa (18.01.2012)

ANALYSIS - Recently announced outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in three regions of Russia have put Belarus on alert for the disease, according to Jackie Linden, senior editor of TheMeatSite.
Arla Expands Cheese Production into Russia (18.01.2012)

RUSSIA - By agreeing on the terms for a joint production of yellow cheese with Molvest Group, Russia�s third largest dairy company, Arla is taking another significant strategic step into the Russian market.
Meat Industry Hits Back over Cancer and Meat Claims (18.01.2012)

UK - The British pig industry has hit back following the publication in the British Journal of Cancer by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm suggesting eating two rashers of bacon a day can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 19 per cent.
Farm Produce Prices Rise for Eighth Week (18.01.2012)

CHINA - Farm produce prices rose for an eighth consecutive week last week, while the prices of producer goods remained unchanged, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
Control Options Assessed for Norovirus in Oysters (18.01.2012)

EU - The European Food Safety Authority�s Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ Panel) concludes in its risk assessment that the most effective public health measures to protect consumers from exposure to norovirus in oysters are to produce oysters in areas which are not contaminated or to prevent contamination of mollusc production areas.
CME: GDT Auction Prices Mixed (18.01.2012)

US - Barrels declined for the second consecutive day moving down 1.25¢ to $1.5375, the lowest level since 19 December, writes Alan Levitt.
CME: Pork & Beef Value in November Hit Records (18.01.2012)

US - The excellent year for US pork and beef exports continued in November with pork tonnage and value setting new records and beef tonnage and value hitting their highest level for November on record, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Electric Shock Treatment for E. coli (18.01.2012)

US - A short burst of low voltage alternating current can effectively eradicate E. coli bacteria growing on the surface of even heavily contaminated beef, according to a study published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health.
Mayors� Conference on Meat and Poultry Processing (18.01.2012)

INDIA - A two-day National Conference of Mayors is taking place in India to inform the mayors and officials of the municipal bodies about hygiene, slaughtering, processing and sale of meat and poultry products.
Antibiotics in Pig Feeds Increases Resistance (18.01.2012)

US - Antibiotics in pig feed increased the number of antibiotic resistant genes in gastrointestinal microbes in pigs, according to a study conducted by Michigan State University and the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.
Alaska Salmon Industry Pulls out of MSC Programme (18.01.2012)

US - The Alaska salmon industry is pulling out of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification programme in a move that will take effect at the end of October.
Japanese Domestic Beef Stocks Rise in November (18.01.2012)

JAPAN - The consumption of Japanese domestic beef improved during November 2011, increasing four per cent year-on-year, according to data released by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation of Japan, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Exempt Status for Custom Processor Suspended (20.01.2012)

US - The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has temporarily halted custom exempt processing operations at B & C Processing in Linn, Missouri, because of unsanitary practices.
Pork Turning Up the Volume (20.01.2012)

UK - Last year was good for fresh and frozen pork as volume sales were 2.2 per cent up on the year � the only meat to show an increase.
JBS Issues Debt Securities in US (20.01.2012)

US - Brazilian based beef and meat processorJBS SA is to start the process of issuing bonds worth $ 400 million in the US, maturing in 2020 covering the company's subsidiaries JBS USA, LLC and JBS USA Finance, Inc.
Paraguay Issues Food State of Emergency (20.01.2012)

PARAGUAY - The Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has declared a state of emergency for food as a result of the severe drought affecting farmers.
Positive Outlook for Beef in 2012 (20.01.2012)

GLOBAL - This year will be another year of record high cattle and beef prices with diverging impacts for various segments of the industry. Again Brazil will be the only country to see production of beef increase, according to analysis from Rabobank.
EC Considers Lactic Acid Carcase Treatments (20.01.2012)

EU - The European Commission is set to relax regulations over the use of lactic acid as a decontamination treatment for beef carcases.
CME: Lower Meat Supplies - Uncertain Exports (20.01.2012)

US - Recent editions of this report have focused on two themes: lower meat protein supplies, largely due to smaller beef and broiler output; and uncertain export demand, particularly for pork, writes Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Lactic Acid Carcase Treatment will Ease Trade Concerns (20.01.2012)

ANALYSIS - Moves by the European Commission to relax the regulations surrounding the use of lactic acid as a treatment to decontaminate beef carcases could well avert another trade dispute between the EU and the US.
Organisation Reports High Mercury Levels in Fish (20.01.2012)

SPAIN - Ecologists in Action has reported that 2011 saw maintained notifications of high mercury levels in fish and fishery products and that the EU permitted levels do not protect human health.
Meat, Milk, Eggs, Fish Not on Deflation Diet (20.01.2012)

INDIA - Food inflation has remained in negative territory for a third week, though the rate of decline has slowed quite a bit in the first week of 2012. Though prices of most articles continued to fall, there was pressure from protein-based goods.
CME: Dry Whey Increases Slightly (20.01.2012)

US - After four consecutive days of decline in milk futures, traders took some profit off the table resulting in minor gains, writes Alan Levitt.
Egyptians Visit Brazilian Poultry Companies (20.01.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian companies that export chicken are going to receive a delegation from Egypt over the weekend.
Pfizer Helps End Meat Residue Violation Worries (20.01.2012)

US - Pork producers now have a worry-free solution to help them continue their track record of producing safe, wholesome pork. The Pfizer Pork Residue Free Guarantee is an innovative solution that ensures pork will not have violative meat residues.
Meat Consumption Habits are Changing (23.01.2012)

ANALYSIS - The current economic crisis and new eating habits are reducing consumption of meat in the developed world, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief Chris Harris.
Russia Prepares to Import Beef from Costa Rica (23.01.2012)

RUSSIA - Russia is to start importing meat products from Costa Rica.
2011 Brazilian Beef Exports Down 10 Per Cent (23.01.2012)

BRAZIL - Despite a year of declining sales in 2011, the Brazilian Association of Meat Export Industries (ABIEC) expects a recovery in 2012, with the potential to increase revenue from shipments to more than $6 billion.
Drought and Floods Hitting Agricultural Production (23.01.2012)

GLOBAL - A strange mixture of drought and foods appears to be affecting agricultural and livestock production across the Americas - both North and South.
US Modernises Poultry Inspection (23.01.2012)

US - the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is to modernise young chicken and turkey slaughter inspection in the United States focusing FSIS inspection resources on the areas of the poultry production system that pose the greatest risk to food safety.
S. Korea gives Canadian Beef Final Stamp of Approval (23.01.2012)

SOUTH KOREA and CANADA - Canadian beef under 30 months of age is to be allowed to re-enter the South Korean market.
CME: Cattle on Feed Expected to be 3.3% up on 2011 (23.01.2012)

US - USDA has released the results of its monthly survey of feedlot operations that on 1 January 2012 had more than 1000 head of cattle on feed, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
US Hog Prices Record High in 2011 (23.01.2012)

US - US hog prices were record high in 2011 and a big portion of the credit goes to international trade, writes Ron Plain.
Petuna Seafoods Invests in Aquaculture Industry (23.01.2012)

TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA - The Deputy Premier Bryan Green said that a multi-million dollar investment by Petuna Seafoods was a vote of confidence in the future of Tasmania�s aquaculture industry.
Alsons Aquaculture to Export Fish to China (23.01.2012)

PHILIPPINES - The Alsons Aquaculture Corp (AAC) expects to break into the Xiamen market this year, after testing the market with an initial nine ton shipment of frozen milkfish for distribution in retail stores.
High MRSA Bacteria Levels in Retail Pork Products (23.01.2012)

US - Retail pork products in the United States. have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified, according to new research by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.
Public Bodies Promote Seafood Safety (23.01.2012)

CHILE - With a tour of the stalls in Caleta Portales, various public services that oversee the sale of fishery products participated in the launch of the "Choose Cuidarte: Seafood Consumption Insurance" of the Ministry of Health.
Pig Abattoir to Reapply for Licence (23.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - An pig abattoir that had its licence withdrawn last year because of allegations of cruelty is to reapply to reopen.
CME: Cheese stocks Built in December (23.01.2012)

US - Blocks and barrels traded below $1.51 for the first time in exactly a year. Blocks were off 9¢ last week, barrels off 4.75¢, writes Alan Levitt.
Favourable Outlook for Australian Cattle Industry (23.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Continued strong demand from an increasingly diverse range of global markets will combine with favourable seasons to drive an expansion in cattle production and exports in 2012, according to Meat & Livestock Australia�s 2012 cattle industry projections released today.
LMC: Beef Under Pressure but Spending Holding (25.01.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - In the last few weeks, there have been ongoing anecdotal reports of weak beef demand. Concerns have been raised about consumers� willingness to buy beef at higher retail prices and some pundits are pointing to a weaker demand to explain the recent pressure on farmgate beef prices across the UK.
Great Milk Subsidy will Line Foreign Pockets (25.01.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Kiwi families likely to miss out on cheaper milk as profits from extra 200 million litres heads offshore.
Pig Welfare Standards Now Compulsory in Victoria (25.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Pig welfare standards have been made compulsory in Victoria.
UK Mega-Dairies Not Needed, says CIWF (25.01.2012)

UK - Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has welcomed a new report on UK dairy farming, which concludes that it is possible to produce milk at a profit on all sizes of farm. What�s more, it found the amount of milk each cow produces isn�t the key factor in making profit.
EU Pig Prices: Scarce Supply Makes Prices Go Up (25.01.2012)

EU - In line with the German quotation, which went up by 9 cents on Friday, the prices in other EU member countries also increased.
IPE 2012: Things Can Only Get Better for the US Poultry Meat Industry (25.01.2012)

ANALYSIS - After a terrible year last year � the worst for more than a quarter of a century � Mike Donohue believes the poultry industry faces improving prospects over the next 12 months, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden, from IPE 2012.
UK Shows Slight Drop in Meat Production (25.01.2012)

UK - Pig meat, beef and lamb production in the UK was down over the last month according to the latest statistics from the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs.
Australian Beef Exports to Russia Down (25.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA and RUSSIA - Australian beef exports to Russia in 2011 declined five per cent year-on-year, to 54,088 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
CME: Milk Futures Rebound Yesterday (25.01.2012)

US - Milk futures rebounded yesterday and traders found value in prices that had fallen more than a dollar in the nearby contracts over the previous two weeks, writes Alan Levitt.
New Head of Marketing for BPEX (25.01.2012)

UK - BPEX has appointed a new Head of Marketing to replace Chris Lamb who is retiring at the end of February after more than 20 years in the industry.
EU Expected to Lift Ban on Thai Fresh Chicken (25.01.2012)

THAILAND - Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittirat Na-Ranong says that the European Union (EU) is expected to lift its ban on Thai fresh chicken exports to the 27-member trading bloc later this year.
Scotch Beef Biggest Selling Brand (25.01.2012)

UK - Scotch Beef has been named the biggest selling Scottish food and drink brand in Great Britain, according to independent research.
Progress in Mexican Antidumping Investigation (25.01.2012)

MEXICO - An inquiry by the Mexican Ministry of Economy has found breeches of antidumping regulations regarding the import of chicken leg quarters from the US into Mexico.
Concerns Raised over Pork Products Labelled Halal (25.01.2012)

SOUTH AFRICA - Concerns have been mounting in South Africa that pork has been labelled as being halal.
Americans to Consume 1.25 Billion Chicken Wings (27.01.2012)

US - As Americans plan their menus for Super Bowl Sunday, the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving, few items will be more prominent on viewers' plates than America's favorite appetizer - chicken wings.
Russia Cuts Meat Import Quotas (27.01.2012)

RUSSIA - The Russian government has approved a cut in meat import quotas for this year.
Snowbird Completes Major Investment Programme (27.01.2012)

UK - Snowbird foods, part of the VION Food Group, has completed the latest phase of a major investment programme that will provide greater manufacturing flexibility and an enhanced service to current and potential customers.
Philippine's Agriculture Sector Growing (27.01.2012)

PHILIPPINES - The Philippine agriculture industry grew by 2.34 per cent in 2011, bannered by the crops, livestock and poultry subsectors, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Australia Uses 99 per cent of EU Sheepmeat Quota (27.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Year ending figures from the European Commission�s Taxation and Customs indicate that Australia used 99 per cent of its EU sheep meat quota in 2011 (European Market Survey), reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Jim Sumner Receives Lifetime Achievement Award (27.01.2012)

US - Jim Sumner, president of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) has been named the recipient of the 2012 Poultry Industry Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Poultry & Food Distributors Association (NPFDA).
Eggs-citing New Deli Fillers from the Happy Egg Co. (27.01.2012)

UK - The free-range egg company, the Happy Egg Co., is rolling out a delicious new range of egg-based deli fillers in late January 2012. Priced at £1.69, the range of two flavours; Egg Mayo and Egg & Bacon will be available from Tesco stores nationwide.
Cattle Prices Down, Exports Sluggish (27.01.2012)

AUSTRALIA - As cattle prices fell again this week across the eastern states, the market is set to enter a very interesting period, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
IPE Week Attracts More Than 20,500 (27.01.2012)

US - The 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo drew over 20,500 poultry and feed industry leaders from all over the world. In addition, the show had 895 exhibitors as compared to 900 last year.
Building a Culture of Sustainability (27.01.2012)

US - Sustainability expands beyond environmental issues according to Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms, who was participating in a panel discussion on Sustainability Implications for the Poultry Industry at the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, held as part of the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo.
Japan Beef Demand Set to Rise (27.01.2012)

JAPAN - Demand for beef in Japan is expected to start gradually recovering in 2012, following a very tough 2011, with increased US beef imports facilitating a forecast rise in consumption.
Government Looks to Increase Food Exports (27.01.2012)

UK - A Government-backed drive to boost exports of British food and drink to high growth markets like India and China will be an engine for economic growth, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice said.
Energy Efficiency Measures at Cargill Beef Plant (27.01.2012)

US � If passersby driving on US Highway 30 notice a green glow coming from Cargill�s Schuyler, Nebraska, processing facility, there is no need to worry. That is because the glow is probably due to the environmental and dollar cost-saving benefits being generated from $4.2 million in recently completed lighting and boiler upgrades inside the half-million-square-foot plant.
CME: NDM Prices Continue to Slide (27.01.2012)

US - NDM prices continued to slide in Dairy Market News� weekly survey, writes Alan Levitt.
CME: Margins Fall for Beef Packers/ Tighten for Pork (27.01.2012)

US - A hot point of discussion the past few weeks has been the status of packer margins in both the pork and beef sectors, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Strong Recovery in Beef-Sired Calf Births Last Year (30.01.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - According to the latest calf birth data provided by DARD, there was a sharp increase in beef-sired calf births in 2011.
MEPs Support End to Hormone Beef Trade War (30.01.2012)

EU - A proposed EU concession to help put an end to the 20-year hormone beef trade war with the US and Canada was unanimously endorsed by the International Trade Committee on Thursday.
CME: Less Replacements in the Pipeline (30.01.2012)

US - Cheese buyers were more aggressive on Friday, acquiring 20 loads of barrels and six loads of blocks, pushing prices higher for the first time in three weeks, writes Alan Levitt.
Daily Dose of Enriched Milk can Help Deal With Gout (30.01.2012)

GLOBAL - A study supported by Fonterra and published this week in the British Medical Journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases has shown that a daily dose of skimmed milk, enriched with two value add ingredients naturally found in dairy products, may reduce the frequency and intensity of gout flares.
Cattle Outlook: Retail Beef Prices Set Record (30.01.2012)

US - Retail beef prices set a new record in December for the fourth month in a row. The average grocery store price for choice beef was $5.016 per pound, up 1.5 cents from November and 57.8 cents higher than in December 2010. Retail beef prices have been above year-ago for 22 consecutive months.
Hog Outlook: Hog Prices Ended Last Week Evenly (30.01.2012)

US - Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR) data indicates that for barrows and gilts purchased in 2011 on a carcass weight basis by non-small packers, 4.2% were negotiated purchases, 38.4% were market formula contracts (formula priced from reported hog or pork prices), 9.8% were priced off of the futures market, 15.2% were other types of contracts, 4.7% were purchased from another packer, and 27.6% were raised by the packer that slaughtered them.
President Calls for Increased Milk Production (30.01.2012)

SRI LANKA - President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday directed authorities in the livestock development and dairy product industry to implement a suitable programme for promoting the use of organic dairy products, with an emphasis to produce nutritionally superior liquid milk for the country.
NFU Will Not Support Legislative Changes to COOL (30.01.2012)

US - National Farmers Union (NFU) has urged US Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk to pursue a robust appeals process on the recent decision of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that ruled against the United States� implementation of the country-of-origin-labeling (COOL) law.
EFSA Guidance for Food & Feed from GM Animals (30.01.2012)

EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from GM animals and on related animal health and welfare aspects.
New US Poultry & Egg Association Chairman (30.01.2012)

US - Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL, was elected chairman of the board of directors of US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) at their meeting during the 2021 International Poultry Expo.
US Pork Sandwiches Showcased in Railway Campaign (01.02.2012)

JAPAN - The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently launched a marketing campaign with Becker�s, a casual, café-style restaurant chain operated by JR East Food Business, a subsidiary of the East Japan Railway Company.
IPE Conference Addresses Poultry Industry Concerns (01.02.2012)

US - In her opening remarks at the Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference held during the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo, Dr Elisabeth Hagen, USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety, commented on the importance of pre-harvest food safety.
Poultry Scores Well in Dietary Guidelines (01.02.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Poultry meat received favourable coverage in the Revised Australian Dietary Guidelines, which was issued by Australia�s National Health and Medical Research Council for public discussion in December 2011.
Symposium Focuses on Quality in Rendered Products (01.02.2012)

US - "Rendered products are safe feed ingredients," said Dr David Meeker, senior vice president of the National Renderers Association at the International Rendering Symposium held during the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo.
Feed Supplement for Healthy Milk a Boost to Farmers (01.02.2012)

WALES, UK - A natural feed supplement aimed at producing healthy premium milk all year round is under development in Wales with support from the Welsh Government.
EU Pig Prices: Scarcity Continues to Raise Prices (01.02.2012)

EU - Like last week, this week too sees that the supply of slaughter pigs available on the European markets is insufficient for the most part to cover demand.
UAE Sets Rules on Poultry and Meat Imports (01.02.2012)

UAE - The Ministry of Environment and Water has issued an ordinance setting forth the conditions for the import of thermally treated red meat and poultry.
Cherkizovo Pork, Poultry Sales Volume Up in 2011 (01.02.2012)

RUSSIA - Sales volumes in Cherkizovo's pork division in 2011 increased by four per cent to approximately 91,400 tonnes of live weight, compared to 87,650 tonnes in 2010
CME: Farm Profitability Slipping (01.02.2012)

US - Cheese prices held again but milk futures for FEB-JUN dropped 13¢. The Q2 average of $16.63 is the lowest since November 17, writes Alan Levitt.
Cargill Begins Construction of Poultry Plant (01.02.2012)

NICARAGUA - With an investment of $ 3.5 million Cargill Nicaragua began construction of Wood Farm, a poultry plant with technology that will be capable of raising 2.52 million birds a year.
Spanish Farmers Call for Time to Convert Farms (01.02.2012)

SPAIN - Spanish poultry and pig farmers have called on the government for loans and more time to convert their farms to meet new EU welfare legislation.
Why Should Spain Call for Moratorium of EC Rules? (01.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - This week the Spanish farmers issued a plea to their ministry of agriculture to intercede on their behalf to gain time with the European Commission over the introduction of enriched cages for laying hens.
CME: Good News for Meat Demand in RPI (01.02.2012)

US - The status of meat and poultry demand will be a key determiner of market performance and prices in 2012 and this week has seen some positive news for demand in a sharply higher Restaurant Performance Index and an improvement in the University of Michigan�s Consumer Sentiment Index, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Fine Protest over Unlabelled Substandard Eggs (03.02.2012)

BULGARIA - The Kaufland chain of stores has refuted accusations of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency that it is selling substandard eggs, for which it was fined with BGN 10,000 two days ago.
New Decree on Ritual Slaughter in France (03.02.2012)

FRANCE - Ritual slaughter without stunning in France, whether for the Muslim or Jewish community, has been a subject of some very heated debate, writes Bernadette Byrne from the Paris Office of Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Spanish Beef Producers Focus on Exports (03.02.2012)

SPAIN - �Exports as the Strategy for 2012�: this was the title of the recent Asoprovac (The National Beef Cattle Finishers´ Association) seminar in Toledo, attended by over 300 feedlot operators and traders from all over Spain, according to Cecilia Ruiz, the Madrid Office Manager of Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Rabobank Dairy Outlook: Attractive but Unbalanced (03.02.2012)

GLOBAL - The global dairy market will offer strong growth prospects in the coming five years, but the uneven spread of this market expansion and an era of elevated pricing will create as many challenges as opportunities for key players along the dairy supply chain. This is one of the key conclusions coming out of the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory report, �Global Dairy Outlook: Show me the money�.
Four Die in Marfrig Tannery Chemical Spill (03.02.2012)

BRAZIL - Four employees were killed in a chemical spill at a tannery belonging to the Brazilian meat processor, Marfrig, this week.
Collaboration Markets Biofuels to Transport Industry (03.02.2012)

US - Dynamic Fuels, LLC, operator of the first commercial advanced biofuels plant in the United States, has entered into strategic marketing alliance, commercial off-take and supply chain management agreements with Mansfield Oil Company to efficiently distribute synthetic renewable diesel to the commercial fleet vehicle market.
Hormel to End Sow Stalls by 2017 (03.02.2012)

US � Multinational marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, Hormel Foods Corporation,is to phaase out gestation stalls at its farms by 2017.
Dairy Crest's Trading is In Line with Expectations (03.02.2012)

UK - Dairy Crest has coped well in a challenging business environment and overall trading remains in line with expectations, according to the Interim Management Statement for the nine months ending 31 December 2011.
Outlook Conference Date Set (03.02.2012)

UK - This year�s Outlook conference, jointly hosted by BPEX, DairyCo and EBLEX, will be held at One Great George Street in London, on Wednesday 2 May.
Palfenier is Named New CEO of Seara (03.02.2012)

BRAZIL - David Palfenier, former president of Consumer Foods International with ConAgra Foods, will replace Mayr Bonassi as the head of Seara Alimentos.
RSPCA Celebrates Non-cage Eggs for First Time (03.02.2012)

UK - The RSPCA is celebrating news that more than half the eggs produced in the UK are from non-caged hens for the first time.
December 2011 Pork Export Volume, Value Up (03.02.2012)

BRAZIL - The volume of pork exported in December rose slightly compared to a year earlier, and the US$-value was up more by almost 13 per cent.
CME: Cheese Production Heavy in December (03.02.2012)

US - Record volumes of milk flowed into cheese plants in December, writes Alan Levitt.
Chicken Company's Plans Concerns Residents (03.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - A Central Coast farmer has questioned the motives of a major chicken producer, which is seeking to buyout local water entitlements on Mangrove Mountain.
Meat Inspection Reviewed in British Columbia (03.02.2012)

CANADA � The Province of British Columbia in Canada has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs.
HSUS to Question Tyson on Sow Stalls (03.02.2012)

US - At the annual shareholder meeting of Tyson Foods, today, Friday, a representative of The Humane Society of the United States will question company executives about why it has no plans to end the extreme confinement of breeding pigs in its pork supply.
CME: What can the Prices of Beef & Pork Cuts Tell Us (03.02.2012)

US - What can the prices of individual beef and pork cuts tell us about a) consumer preferences and b) the types of animals we should be raising? write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NCBA: Brazil Exports Down, but Production Up (03.02.2012)

BRAZIL - Despite expanding the cow herd, exports from Brazil were down 15 per cent in 2011, the lowest level in five years, said Brett Stuart, from CattleFax at the NCBA Convention and Trade Show. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor reports.
NCBA: 2012 Slaughter Down as Herds Rebuild (03.02.2012)

US - After seeing the highest cattle slaughter since 1996, and the second largest since 1983, the US cattle inventory could pick up in 2012, said Kevin Good, from CattleFax at the NCBA Convention and Trade Show. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor reports.
Marel Shows Strong Organic Growth (03.02.2012)

ICELAND - Meat and food processing equipment company, Marel has shown a 15 per cent increase in revenue over the last eyar rising to �668 million compared to �582 millin in 2010.
Russian Fish Market could Double in Next 5 Years (06.02.2012)

RUSSIA - The volume of Russian market fishery products in terms of value now stands at about 480 billion rubles. In the next five years this can be doubled, predicts the general director of "Northwest fishing industry consortium" (SZRK) Dmitry Denezhkin.
Rabobank: Prospects for Pork Bright in Q1 of 2012 (06.02.2012)

GLOBAL - Prospects for the pork industry appears bright during the beginning months of 2012. Many segments of the pork industry returned to profitability in 2011 and as a result, stronger margins are expected this year.
Experts Investigate 'Green' Eggs (06.02.2012)

UK - The environmental impact of different broiler and egg production systems is set to come under the spotlight in a project funded by Defra LINK, the Scottish government and DARD Northern Ireland.
A Zap of Cold Plasma Reduces Harmful Bacteria (06.02.2012)

US - A new study by food safety researchers at Drexel University demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry. The proof-of-concept study was published in the January issue of the Journal of Food Protection.
Sara Lee Reports Positive Trends (06.02.2012)

US - Multinational food and commodities processing company Sara Le saw net sales increase for teh second quarter of teh year increase by six per cent.
Quality Finishing Vital with Euro Uncertainties (06.02.2012)

Quality Finishing Vital with Euro Uncertainties UK Current euro exchange rate uncertainties make it more important than ever to finish store lambs at the right specification for the market to ensure the best returns, warns EBLEX, the industry body for beef and lamb levy payers.
2011 Good Year for Milk Plants in South Bavaria (06.02.2012)

GERMANY - For milk plants in the Bad Reichenhall Berchtesgaden, 2011 was a record year.
Pressure on Brazilian Beef Exports (06.02.2012)

GLOBAL - After several years of intense cow culling, the Brazilian beef industry is still facing lower availability of cattle for slaughter, according to the AHDB European Market Survey.
LMC: English Prices Feel Pressure, NI More Resilient (06.02.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The cattle trade was exceptionally strong in 2011 with prices in all regions of GB and Ireland rising strongly over the course of the year. In GB in particular these prices increased very steadily over the year, peaking in December at unprecedented levels of 350p/kg in Scotland for R3 steers (see Figure 1 below). Since then GB prices have been under pressure
CME: January Class III: $17.05 (06.02.2012)

US - Milk futures traded lower overnight (MAR was down 30¢ and APR and MAY were each off more than 20¢) but rallied to finish a few cents higher after barrels posted a three-quarter-cent increase, writes Alan Levitt, in Fridays Dairy CME.
Qatar Cooking Up a Storm Over Pork Sales (06.02.2012)

QATAR - The decision by Doha's only off-licence to start selling pork products in December has resulted in online controversy, with expatriates and locals split on the surprise move by the retailer.
La Ionica Pays for Misleading Label (06.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Animal welfare groups are celebrating a decision by the Federal Court over a label used in chicken advertising.
New ISO Standard Makes Food Irradiation Safer (06.02.2012)

GLOBAL - A new ISO standard provides state-of-the art requirements for food irradiation, commonly used to improve quality and safety in food processing. The standard will benefit manufacturers, irradiation operators, regulators, customers and, ultimately, consumers.
Pescafria Cod Awarded MSC Certification (06.02.2012)

SPAIN - The Marine Stewardship Council announced that Pescafria-Pesquera Rodr�­guez has been awarded MSC sustainable fishing certification, making PESCAFRIA the first Spanish fishery and the first European Union Barents Sea cod fishery to be awarded this distinction.
CME: Job Growth Has Returned (06.02.2012)

US - Friday�s employment reports from the Bureau of Labour Statistics indicate that job growth has returned, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
World Meat Congress in Paris Palais des Congrès (08.02.2012)

FRANCE - INTERBEV and INAPORC, the two French meat and livestock associations, have together created the company Paris Meat Congress, chaired by Guillaume Roué president of Inaporc, to organise the 19th World Meat Congress.
Companies Join to Fight Campylobacter (08.02.2012)

CANADA - AbCelex Technologies has developed a collaboration agreement with the Carton Group to fight Campylobacter.
Italian Pork Prospects Poor; Irish Forecasts Positive (08.02.2012)

GLOBAL - About 10 per cent of Danish pig production is located outside Denmark. As a result, farmers and investors have managed to establish large production installations which annually deliver about 2.5 million pigs for slaughter.
Global Outlook Dominates EBLEX Conference (08.02.2012)

UK - Producing beef and lamb for a global market was the main message to beef and sheep producers at the first English Beef and Lamb Executive Conference in Devon last week.
Aussie Beef Exports to Japan Underpinned by Brisket (08.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA and JAPAN - Australian beef exports to Japan during January totalled 16,799 tonnes swt, only 57 tonnes swt higher than the flood affected 2011 volumes, with the volume sustained by strong demand for briskets, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Advancing Beef Safety and Quality Through Research (08.02.2012)

IRELAND - A major international conference on beef �Advancing Beef Safety and Quality through Research and Innovation� will take place at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin this week.
US Cattle Slaughter Down in Q4 of 2011 (08.02.2012)

GLOBAL - US cattle slaughter during the final quarter of 2011 was down 4.2 percent from the previous quarter.
Poultry Food Safety Regulation Cuts Paralysis Levels (08.02.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - A recent large decrease in campylobacter infection from fresh poultry in New Zealand has also resulted in a significant drop in a neurological condition, which can result in paralysis or death.
CME: Markets Continue Weaker (08.02.2012)

US - Barrels were offered a quarter-cent lower without a trade, after 15 sales yesterday. Blocks were unchanged, writes Alan Levitt, in Tuesday 7 February's dairy report.
Russia Detects Harmful Bacteria in Norwegian Exports (08.02.2012)

RUSSIA - The Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Yevgeny Nepoklonov, has sent a letter to the Administrative Director of the State Service for Plant, Fish, Animal and Food Surveillance to report futher harmful substances and bacteria found in fisheries products from Norway.
Farm Produce Prices Fall on Waning Demand (08.02.2012)

CHINA - Farm produce prices broke an eight-week rising trend last week and fell on sliding demand as the Spring Festival holiday ended, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
Broiler Meat Production Expected to Recover in 2012 (08.02.2012)

JAPAN - Japanese broiler meat production is expected to improve by about three per cent in 2012.
CME: Choice Beef Cutout up 9% From a Year Ago (08.02.2012)

US - Live cattle futures surged higher on Tuesday as market participants were buoyed by reports of higher wholesale beef prices, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Gold Medal for MULTIVAC's HPP Technology (08.02.2012)

GERMANY - The high pressure processing of packaged food is gaining in importance. In recent years MULTIVAC has further developed this groundbreaking technology in some crucial areas, and for this it is being awarded the International FoodTec Award 2012 at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne.
New Zealand Pork Seeks New CEO (10.02.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - After almost six years at New Zealand Pork, CEO Sam McIvor is leaving the role.
Ag Minister Forecasts Greater Meat Exports (10.02.2012)

BRAZIL - This year will be a good year for the Brazilian beef sector, according to minister of agriculture, Mendes Ribeiro.
Chain of Custody Certification for ASC Seafood (10.02.2012)

GLOBAL - Companies that want to trade/process ASC-certified seafood products will need to be chain-of-custody certified. ASC has now opened accreditation for certifiers. Once accredited, those certifiers can be contracted by traders/processors choosing to trade ASC-certified products
Consumers Gain Access to Raw Milk Purchases (10.02.2012)

US - Several Eastern and Midwestern states recently ramped up legislative activity regarding the sale of raw milk for human consumption.
FSIS Extends Date for E.Coli Testing Programme (10.02.2012)

US - The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the implementation date for sampling of six additional STEC serogroups (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145) for 90 days.
'Free to Roam' Chicken Claims to be Tested in Court (10.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - In a month's time the chicken meat industry will find out whether it can keep using the marketing catchphrase "free to roam".
China Pork Prices Higher in January (10.02.2012)

CHINA - Prices of pork, China's staple meat, soared 25 per cent year-on-year in January.
China Opens Doors to Canadian Beef Tallow (10.02.2012)

CANADA & CHINA - Canada will gain immediate access to the lucrative Chinese beef tallow market, after Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met earlier this week.
Bachoco Experiences Increases in Production Costs (10.02.2012)

MEXICO - Bachoco and the poultry industry in general continued experiencing large increases in production costs, driven by global increases in prices of corn, soybean meal, among other components of the production cost.
Success in Sight in BSE Battle (10.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - Incidence of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), the plague of the beef and meat sector throughout the 1990s and the early 2000s, has reached an all-time low, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief Chris Harris.
CME: Whey, NDM Prices Lower (10.02.2012)

US - Trading activity was quieter this morning in the spot auction but the dairy markets remain weak, writes Alan Levitt, in Thursday's dairy report.
FAO Food Price Index Rebounds in January (10.02.2012)

GLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index rose by nearly two per cent or four points from December to January - its first increase since July 2011.
Schmallenberg: Russia Bans EU Cattle Imports (10.02.2012)

RUSSIA - Russia's state veterinary service, Rosselkhoznadzor, has confirmed that Russia will ban imports of cattle and beef, along with genetic material (semen and embryos), as a result of the Schmallenberg virus.
US Market Firm for Australian Imports (10.02.2012)

US - Prices for imported Australian frozen 90CL beef trimmings in the US were firm this week, maintaining the 205US¢/lb CIF registered last week. Supporting the beef market was the 3.5US¢ increase in domestic 90CL cow prices, to 210.5US¢/lb. Buoyed by higher wholesale beef prices, live cattle futures also surged this week.
OleoServ Takes over Harles & Jentzsch Assets (10.02.2012)

GERMANY - OleoServ has acquired the assets previously owned by Harles and Jentzsch, the company at the centre of the dioxin scandal one year ago.
CME: Changes for Beef, Pork & Poultry Supplies (10.02.2012)

US - USDA updated yesterday its forecasts for grain and meat supplies 2012. As we noted in our 2/8 report, much of the focus in the grain front remains on the progress of S. American crops and USDA confirmed notable reductions in Argentine corn production and Brazilian soybean output, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Allendale: US Meat Supply vs Global Demand (12.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - From an overall meat demand perspective, the world market is a major driver and a key reason why the US has been trading at extended price levels the past few years, writes Sarah Mikesell, TheMeatSite senior editor.
Not All Bacon is the Same (13.02.2012)

UK - This year's Bacon Connoisseurs' Week (19 to 25 March 2012) celebrity is former newsreader Angela Rippon. To celebrate the British public's enduring love of one of its long-standing national 'foodie' treasures, Bacon Connoisseurs' Week aims to highlight the vast range of tasty, quality bacon available to savour in the UK today, such as that identified by the Red Tractor mark.
Middle East Trade Important for Australia (13.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The only way to secure a future for Australia's livestock export trade is to ensure animals are being treated in line with international standards. That means putting animal welfare front and centre through the implementation of the export supply chain assurance system (ESCAS), said Minister Joe Ludwig, on returning from a trip to the Middle East.
Chilled Grassfed Beef Supply Tight in Japan (13.02.2012)

JAPAN - The Japanese trade reported tight supplies of chilled grassfed beef in the wholesale market this week, the result of lower volumes out of Australia during December 2011 and January 2012. Wholesale average prices of Australian loin cuts were not quoted this week, due to limited offers in the market.
Action Taken to Ramp Up Abattoir Inspections (13.02.2012)

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA - The NSW Government is to ramp up random inspections of domestic abattoirs in NSW immediately following the shut-down of slaughtering operations at a Western Sydney abattoir.
Strong Prawn Prices Despite no Export Market (13.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - A Queensland prawn trawlerman says prices have been strong for the past eight months despite an export market not being available.
John West Sustainable Seafood Partnership with WWF (13.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - John West Australia has recently announced a new Sustainable Seafood Partnership with the world's largest conservation organisation, WWF Australia & New Zealand.
GIPSA Alleges Nebraska Beef Broke Weighing Rules (13.02.2012)

US � The US Department of Agriculture�s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Nebraska Beef failled to keep accurate weights for carcases and also did not pay the corect amounts for teh carcases.
Phosphate Additives Pose a Risk to Health (13.02.2012)

GERMANY - Excessive consumption of phosphate is damaging to health. Therefore, food that contains phosphate additives should be labeled, as recommended by Eberhard Ritz and coauthors in their article in the current issue of Deutsches �rzteblatt International.
Poultry Products' Sales Fall 50 Per Cent (13.02.2012)

PAKISTAN - Owing to abnormally high rates of poultry products in the retail and wholesale markets in Karachi, demand has plunged to more than 50 per cent, adversely impacting daily sales of traders.
CME: Powder Exports Slower in December (13.02.2012)

US - US exports of NDM/SMP were slightly slower in December, falling to their lowest level since July 2010 (daily-average basis), writes Alan Levitt, in Friday's dairy report.
Govt to Wipe Out Substandard Slaughtering (13.02.2012)

CHINA - China is vowing to eliminate substandard meat processing in the country within the next few months as part of a campaign to ensure food is safe, officials said on Friday.
Sadia to be Integrated into Brasil Foods (13.02.2012)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods has announced it will bring its poultry meat subsidiary, Sadia AS, into the parent company by the end of this year.
LMC: Cattle Supplies Thin Locally in January (13.02.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Throughout 2011, tight cattle supplies had been a significant feature of the NI beef trade with higher farmgate prices a key consequence. The latest slaughter reports from DARD show that in January 2012 supplies have tightened further.
Rise in January 2012 Pork Export Volume, Value (13.02.2012)

BRAZIL - The volume of pork exported in January rose compared to a year earlier, and the US$-value was up by four per cent.
Ashley Bowes Has Passed Away (13.02.2012)

UK - The death has been announced of Ashley Bowes, of Bowes of Norfolk.
CME: Beef Exports Slowed, Pork Up in December (13.02.2012)

US - The US Census Bureau released on Friday the latest data on US livestock and poultry exports for the month of December. USDA/ERS will release today its own update based on these numbers but converting them to carcass weight equivalent, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Allendale: Cattle is "Trade of the Year" (15.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - Rich Nelson, Allendale, Inc. director of research, said the US cattle market is "the trade of the year" and is bullish beef due to cattle liquidation and production issues, reports Sarah Mikesell, TheMeatSite senior editor.
Brasil Foods Forms Chicken JV in China (15.02.2012)

CHINA - Brasil Foods S.A. (BRF) of Brazil has announced that it has established a joint venture (JV) with Dah Chong Hong Limited, aimed at gaining access to the Chinese distribution market, engaging in local processing, developing the Sadia brand in China, and reaching retail and food service channels in continental China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Consumers Buy Higher-Quality Steaks (15.02.2012)

US - Consumers are upgrading their beef buying habits. They prefer steaks of choice and prime US Department of Agriculture quality grades.
New Pork Export Records Set in 2011 (15.02.2012)

US - Perhaps the worst-kept secret in recent memory - US pork and pork variety meat exports set new records in 2011. New records were actually reached in November, but it's the magnitude of the record that is impressive and deserving of further attention, writes Steve Meyer in his "Market Preview" featured in National Hog Farmer magazine.
EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Companies & Strike Prices (15.02.2012)

EU - This week, the EU pig market still features steady to further increasing prices. Spain records the clearest price increase (+ 5 cents), reporting very good demand with limited quantities on offer.
China Pork Imports Rise; Irish Beef Production Drops (15.02.2012)

GLOBAL - Over the past twenty years, Chinese pig production has increased at an average rate of 2.1 per cent annually. Meanwhile, in Ireland, in 2011 cattle slaughterings were four per cent lower year on year at almost 1.65 million head.
VC, PE Firms Show Appetite for Food Industry (15.02.2012)

CHINA - As the Chinese become richer and pay more attention to the quality of food, venture-capital and private-equity companies have started to invest in the country's agricultural sector and cultivate food products' brands.
UK Finally Free of Barren Battery Cages (15.02.2012)

UK - Compassion in World Farming has welcomed the fact that the UK is finally free of barren battery cages for laying hens after Defra confirmed the country is fully compliant with the EU ban, which came into force on 1 January.
Russian Visit Paves Way for British Exports (15.02.2012)

RUSSIA - Market access for British beef and lamb exports to Russia has again come under the spotlight during an inspection of UK farms and processors by a Russian delegation.
Contributions to Improved Animal Handling (15.02.2012)

CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council's Manager of Quality Assurance and Flavor observes, the influence the work of Dr Temple Grandin has had on Canada's pork industry has been significant, Bruce Cochrane writes.
ERS Report Highlights Volatility of China’s Pork Industry (15.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - Growth of China's domestic pig meat industry is being held back by rising costs, disease outbreaks, animal waste disposal challenges and food safety concerns as well as more competitively priced imports, according to a new report from the USDA Economic Research Service. Senior editor, Jackie Linden, highlights the main points of the report.
Good Prices Continue for NZ Beef (15.02.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Expectations are for a small lift in export volumes and continued good prices relative to recent years. This will be moderated by the strength of the New Zealand dollar, particularly against the Euro and British pound.
Pig Meat Imports Expected to Remain Tight (15.02.2012)

UK - Red meat imports are expected to remain tight, and 2012 is also forecast to witness another year of strong exports.
CME: US Cheese Imports Down 34% Since 2002 (15.02.2012)

US - US dairy imports were mixed in 2011. Cheese imports were 315.3 million lbs., up 3.4% from 2010, the first increase in nine years, writes Alan Levitt, in Tuesday's dairy report.
Chinese Pig Meat Imports up Sharply (15.02.2012)

CHINA - Imports of fresh and frozen pork were 134 per cent more last year than in 2010, reports AHDB in its European Market Survey, while pig offal imports were up 26 per cent. Increases were recorded for almost all the main exporting countries. Additional countries will have access to the Chinese market during 2012, including Brazil and more EU Member States.
Protecting and Improving Beef Taste (17.02.2012)

US - Bridget Wasser, senior director of meat science technology for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program, says the industry has been tracking beef tenderness for 20 years. Why is this important? Ms Wasser says consumers may be willing to pay a premium for guaranteed-tender meat products.
Brazil Vows to Take Poultry Fight to WTO (17.02.2012)

SOUTH AFRICA - While the Brazilian chicken industry said yesterday that it would take the fight to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), local producers have vowed to prove that other imported chicken products do not comply with WTO rules.
2011 Pork Imports & Exports Take Opposite Turns (17.02.2012)

US - US pork exports were record high in 2011, driven by strong shipments to Asia. Imports, on the other hand, were lower than the previous year, and the decline is expected to continue in 2012.
Broiler Meat Production Expected to Rise in Q4 of 2012 (17.02.2012)

US - Broiler meat production in 2011 was up from the previous year. The outlook for 2012 is for decreases in production during the first three quarters, with rising production in the fourth quarter.
Have Imports Clouded US Meat Production Efficiencies? (17.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - A special report in the February USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook produced by the USDA Economic Research Service maintains that the efficiencies in US production of beef, pork and lamb over the years have been clouded by the amount of meat and livestock that have been imported, writes TheMeatSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
In the Cattle Markets (17.02.2012)

US - As expected, the Cattle Inventory report released by USDA on January 27th continues to receive notable attention, writes Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University.
Successful Prosecution for Over-temperature Meat (17.02.2012)

UK - The British Food Standards Agency has won a case in the Old Bailey, against a meat company that failed to make sure meat was kept chilled throughout the entire food chain.
Abattoir Inspections and Safety Stepped Up (17.02.2012)

GLOBAL - In Australia, the New South Wales Government is to stepping up random inspections of abattoirs following the shut-down of slaughtering operations at a Western Sydney abattoir.
EU and US Agree Partnership on Organic Trade (17.02.2012)

US & EU - The European Union and the United States have announced that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the United States may be sold as organic in either region.
Senators Call for Completion of BSE Rule (17.02.2012)

US - A bipartisan group of 31 senators led by Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ben Nelson of Nebraska are pressing the administration to issue a comprehensive BSE rule.
Argentine Cattle Slaughter Hits 20 Year Low (17.02.2012)

ARGENTINA - Argentinean cattle slaughter for 2011 totalled 10.8 million cattle, falling 8.7 per cent year-on-year and 32.5 per cent from 2009.
Less Stress - Better Salmon Meat Quality (17.02.2012)

NORWAY - Salmon that becomes stressed before slaughter has a shorter shelf life because the flesh suffers more bacterial growth and develops undesirable flavours and odours more quickly. The negative consequences of stress are greater for raw than for cooked salmon.
Companies Quizzed over Antibiotics in Meat (17.02.2012)

US - A letter has been sent to more than 60 fast food companies, producers, processors and grocery chains in the US asking them to disclose their policies on antibiotic use in meat and poultry production.
CME: Dairy Cow Exports Reach All Time High (17.02.2012)

US - The US dairy sector started 2011 with 102,200 more heifers expected to calve than in 2010, writes Alan Levitt, in Thursday's dairy report.
Sunnymel Chicken Plant Forging Ahead (17.02.2012)

CANADA - This week construction of the future Sunnymel chicken cutting and slaughtering plant in the Village of Clair, New Brunswick, has entered a new phase.
Tyson Biodiesel Venture Supplies Transport Giant (17.02.2012)

US - Dynamic Fuels, a 50/50 venture owned by poultry giant Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corporation, and Mansfield Oil Company have signed an agreement to supply renewable diesel to Norfolk Southern Corporation.
CME: 2012 Profit May be One of the Best on Record (17.02.2012)

US - The significant rally of CME Group Lean Hogs futures over the past 8 weeks has turned an apparently modest profit year for pork producers into potentially one of the best on record, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
New Starter Culture Meets Versatile Demands (17.02.2012)

GERMANY - Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH offers a new starter culture, BITEC Advance LD-20, for the manufacturing of firm and fresh raw sausages as well as sausage spreads.
CPC Supports Canada Entering TPP Negotiations (20.02.2012)

CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has submitted comments on behalf of Canadian hog producers to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in support of Canada's participation in negotiations of a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), urging that Canada enter these talks without pre-conditions or exclusions.
Poultry Wholesalers Halt Fresh Supplies (20.02.2012)

ISRAEL - Poultry wholesalers halted supplies of fresh chicken and turkey to the 250,000 residents of Petah Tikva, Elad and Alfei Menashe last week, protesting Petah Tikva's decision to raise their veterinary fees.
Employees Sue Plant over “Gang Time” Pay (20.02.2012)

US - A lawsuit against a meat processing plant asks the question of whether employers or the law have the final say on what aspects of a job are compensable.
Turkey Meat Production Forecast to Drop in Q1 2012 (20.02.2012)

US - Turkey meat production in 2012 is forecast to rise. Turkey meat production is expected to decline slightly in the first quarter of 2012, but then increase in the remaining three quarters.
Dairy Exports Overtake Beef (20.02.2012)

ARGENTINA - Dairy exports from Argentina grew rapidly in 2011, with 406,966 tons of milk exported. This is the first time Argentina has exported more dairy than meat products.
Funding Boost for Dalbeattie Abattoir (20.02.2012)

SCOTLAND - Plans for an abattoir in Dumfries and Galloway have taken a major step forward thanks to a Scottish Government grant.
HKScan Grows Stronger in Last Quarter (20.02.2012)

FINLAND - Finnish pig meat processor HKScan's net sales rose to �2 491.3 million last year compared to �2 113.9 million the year before - a rise of 17.9 per cent.
Iotham Forecasts Drop in Income (20.02.2012)

JAPAN - In light of its recent business performance, Japanese meat processor Itoham Foods Inc has revised its earnings forecasts down for the 2012 financial year to the end of March.
Rise in December 2011 Beef and Pork Exports (20.02.2012)

US - US exports of beef and veal cuts and beef variety meats during December 2011 were up 3.3 per cent compared to the month before, and up 5.7 per cent compared to a year earlier. US exports of pork cuts and pork variety meats in December was a little lower than the previous month, but was 16.1 per cent higher than December 2010.
Ukrainian Poultry Industry Set to Grow in 2012 (20.02.2012)

UKRAINE - The Ukrainian poultry industry is expected to continue to grow in 2012, but at a somewhat slower rate.
UK becomes Net Exporter of Lamb (20.02.2012)

UK - The UK has become a net exporter of lamb, according to new figures published by EBLEX.
Walmart Unveils Great For You Icon (20.02.2012)

US � Walmart, the United States� largest food retailer, has unveiled the �Great For You� icon, giving its customers an easier way to identify healthier food.
Food Prices Rise; Meat Price Rise Insignificant (20.02.2012)

KUWAIT - The global food price index is up by two per cent, the first rise since July 2011.
CME: January 50-State Milk Production +3.4% (20.02.2012)

US - Milk supplies were very heavy in January. Production in the 50 states was estimated at 16.945 billion lbs last month, up 3.4% from the prior year, according to USDA's Milk Production� report released Friday afternoon, writes Alan Levitt, in Friday's dairy report.
Cattle Outlook: Live Cattle Futures Contract Settled Up (20.02.2012)

US - The February live cattle futures contract settled at $128.60/cwt today, up $4.65 compared to last Friday and the highest close ever for the nearby live cattle futures contract. The April contract closed at $130.90/cwt, up $4.10 for the week. June fed cattle settled at $128.47 and August at $130.20/cwt, writes Ron Plain in Friday's cattle outlook.
CME: Chicken Prices Finally Rose in January (20.02.2012)

US - There�s Hope! Or at least we think there is hope given last week�s retail meat price data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics via USDA�s Economic Research Service, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
EU Pig Prices: Scarce Supply and Steady Prices (22.02.2012)

EU - Throughout Europe, the pig market features scarce supply. As a consequence, the quotations appear to be steady to clearly increasing.
Foreign Secretary Backs Meat Exports (22.02.2012)

UK - The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, threw his support behind the growth of UK meat exports during a trade mission to South Africa, spearheaded by the EBLEX and BPEX divisions of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
NFU AGM - CAP Greening Will Not Penalise Champions (22.02.2012)

UK - The greening of the Common Agricultural Policy will not "penalise the champions", writes Chris Harris from the National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham.
Year-End Consumption Data Good News for Pork (22.02.2012)

US - Beef and pork demand increased last year by 0.9 per cent and 1.0 per cent, respectively. Chicken demand fell by 0.9 per cent, writes Steve Meyer in his latest "Market Preview" from National Hog Farmer magazine.
Farm Produce Prices Drop Last Week (22.02.2012)

CHINA - The Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that China's farm produce prices continued to fall last week as supplies increased.
CME: Milk Per Cow Above Trend (22.02.2012)

US - Productivity per cow increased 2.5% for January 2012 vs. January 2011. This is 1.0% greater than the historical average gain of 1.5% annually, writes Alan Levitt, in Tuesday's dairy report.
Senoble & Agrial Merge to Create Senagral (22.02.2012)

FRANCE - The European Commission cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of SENAGRAL, a joint venture to be controlled by SENOBLE and AGRIAL, two French companies operating in the dairy sector.
S. Korea/ US FTA Implemented in March (22.02.2012)

US - United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced earlier this week that the free trade agreement between the United States and South Korea (KORUS FTA) will be implemented on March 15, 2012.
Poultry Production Outlook for 2012 Looking Positive (22.02.2012)

RUSSIA - The outlook for Russian poultry production in 2012 remains positive but less so than six months ago.
Austrian Group Joins European Poultry Association (22.02.2012)

AUSTRIA - QGV, based in Tulln, has joined a.v.e.c.
Bakkafrost Achieves Farm Assurance Standard (22.02.2012)

FAROE ISLANDS - Bakkafrost, the largest salmon farmer in the Faroe Islands, has achieved the prestigious GlobalG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance Standard, following a comprehensive assessment of the business by Food Certification International (FCI), the independent accredited certification body.
First 2011 EU Pig Meat Output Figures Published (22.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - Ten European Union countries have reported their respective 2011 pig meat production figures, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden.
CME: Beef Cows down 1% in January from Last Year (22.02.2012)

CANADA - Canadian cattle supplies have been shrinking since 2005 and, in the short term beef supplies will likely be even tighter as producers try to hold back heifers and rebuild the herd, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Mapping Out a Food Secure Future (24.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Australia has a secure food supply and a highly competitive and diverse food industry but a new report has found there are still many opportunities for the sector to build on this success and to be more innovative into the future.
Groundbreaking Commitment to Animal Welfare (24.02.2012)

US - Bon Appétit Management Company, which operates more than 400 cafés for corporations, universities, museums and specialty venues in 31 states, announced the rollout of the food service industry�s most comprehensive farm animal welfare policy to date, to applause from The Humane Society of the United States.
Slight Rise in Beef and Pork Production in January (24.02.2012)

UK - During January, the UK produced 78,000 tonnes of pork, 84,000 tonnes of beef and 23,000 tonnes of mutton and lamb. While the figures rose slightly for pork and beef compared to December 2011, mutton and lamb production remained constant. However, it should be noted that January contained 5 weeks.
Brazilian Poultry Production Estimates Up in 2012 (24.02.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian poultry production for 2012 has been forecast to rise but only by three per cent compared to last year.
SuKarne Starts Work on Beef Processing Complex (24.02.2012)

MEXICO - SuKarne, a major company in the Mexican market for meat, has started work on its latest plant in Tlahualilo, Durango, launching the first phase of "Ganadera Integral La Laguna" and creating a new model of alliance with regional producers.
Meat Company Owners Jailed for Fraud (24.02.2012)

US - The three owners of Atlanta Meat Company have been sentenced to prison on charges of tax and immigration fraud.
Hormel Foods Earnings Down (24.02.2012)

US - Hormel Foods has report a drop in net earnings for the first quarter of the financial year of 14 per cent - down to $128.4 million from $148.8 million a year ago.
Salmonella in Imported Chicken (24.02.2012)

KUWAIT - A member of the Municipal Council, Jenan Bushahri, has revealed that a consignment of frozen chicken, which was imported into Kuwait through the Shuwaikh Port was unfit for human consumption, reports Annahar daily.
Ukraine Meat and Dairy Production to Increase (24.02.2012)

UKRAINE - Ukraine is expected to produce 2.26 million tonnes of meat this year Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food Mykola Prysiazhniuk told a briefing at the Cabinet.
Irradiation to Eliminate Pathogens from Ground Beef (24.02.2012)

CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba suggests irradiation may be the solution necessary to eliminate the pathogens responsible for foodborne illness from ground meat, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Varied Week for Lamb Prices, Quality Mixed (24.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Lamb supplies declined six per cent this week across the eastern states markets reported by Meat and Livestock Australia�s NLRS, with prices varying across the different categories.
Mexican Meat Production Rises (27.02.2012)

MEXICO - The production of livestock products (poultry, turkey, swine, cattle, sheep, goat) in Mexico grew 7.8 per cent, from 17,596,000 tonnes in 2006 to 18,972,000 tonnes in 2011, reported the Information Food and Fisheries Service (SIAP).
Welfare Complaint at Two Indonesian Abattoirs (27.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has received a complaint of alleged animal welfare concerns at two Indonesian abattoirs.
Norway's Butter is Shortage Under Control (27.02.2012)

NORWAY - The acute butter shortage that occurred in Norway before Christmas has temporarily been resolved.
Fewer Farms, Less Land but Greater Production (27.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - The US agriculture industry appears to be contracting and consolidating with fewer farms, less land devoted to agriculture and a drop in livestock numbers, writes TheMeatSite editor in chief Chris Harris.
Breivoll Marine Products Banned from Russian Market (27.02.2012)

NORWAY - Fish product company Breivoll Marine Products has been temporarily banned from the Russian market as of 27 February 2012.
Canada and US Strengthen Ag Trade Relationship (27.02.2012)

CANADA & US - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded a productive trade mission to the United States, which included meetings with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and livestock, grains and oilseed industry representatives to find new ways to work together to benefit Canada's integrated agriculture industry and economy.
Tegel Recalls Frozen Pre-Cooked Chicken Range (27.02.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Tegel Foods Ltd is conducting a voluntary recall on six frozen pre-cooked chicken products after being alerted to a potential issue with the degree to which the products had been pre-cooked.
Addressing Pork Industry’s Integrated Market (27.02.2012)

CANADA - The Canadian pork industry has backed the Canadian Government in its efforts to further Canada�s trade interest at a recent meeting in Washington.
LMC: Tightening Supplies Across UK (27.02.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Earlier in February, LMC reported on the substantial decline in the availability of cattle in Northern Ireland relative to the same period last year.
CME: Weekly Dairy Slaughter Picks Up (27.02.2012)

US - Dairy cow slaughter totaled 264,000 head in January, equal to January 2011 but up 2,000 head vs. December 2011 according to USDA�s monthly �Livestock Slaughter� report, writes Alan Levitt, in Friday's dairy report.
Bangs to Expand Fried Chicken Outlets (27.02.2012)

INDIA - Domestic fried chicken chain Bangs plans to expand its network to 500 outlets across the country in the next five years.
Thousands Sign Legaleggs.com Pledge (27.02.2012)

UK - More than 5,000 people have pledged their support on legaleggs.com to support the fight to keep eggs and egg products produced from illegal cages out of the UK.
Beef Market Prospects Set to Remain Firm (27.02.2012)

UK - With UK prime beef and cull cow slaughterings expected to fall back again after the rise of the past two years, imports likely to remain well below 2010 levels and continental demand continuing to fuel exports, the latest EBLEX annual market outlook foresees the notably firm beef market of 2011 continuing through this year.
Teys Installs CCTV in Abattoirs (27.02.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Australian meat processor Teys has installed CCTV cameras as part of its measures to assure consumers over animal welfare.
Lockout of Workers at Meat Plants (27.02.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand meat processor AFFCOm is reported to have given notice of an indefinite lockout of meat workers at five of its meat plants across New Zealand.
New Revelations to Reduce E. Coli Outbreaks (27.02.2012)

CANADA - A food safety scientist with the University of Manitoba is confident new revelations related to E. coli contamination of produce will lead to a reduction of foodborne illness outbreaks, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Cattle Outlook - Beef Prices Record High (27.02.2012)

US - Grocery store beef prices during January were record high for the fifth month in a row. Retail choice beef prices averaged $5.093 per pound last month, up 7.7 cents from December and up 55.1 cents from January 2011. Beef prices were above year-ago for the 23rd consecutive month.
Chicken Prices Expected to Rise (29.02.2012)

US - A shortage of poultry will drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report and featured in the February issue of Food Nutrition & Science.
Beef Producers, Exports Hurt by Stalled BSE Rule (29.02.2012)

US - International trade bolsters job creation in the US and helps foster economic activity in communities across the country. The beef industry plays a big role in the United States' trade portfolio, writes US Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa.
CAP Reforms Face Bumpy Ride with EU Parliament (29.02.2012)

ANALYSIS - The reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy could be in for a bumpy ride when they come before the European Parliament.
Cherkizovo: Rearing Facilities at New Pork Complexes (29.02.2012)

RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group has reported good progress at its three new pork complexes in the Tambov, Lipetsk and Voronezh regions of Central Russia.
EU Pig Prices: France & Spain Continue to Rise (29.02.2012)

EU - For the fifth week in a row now, both Spain and France were able to increase the producer prices for pigs.
Schmallenberg no Risk to Humans (29.02.2012)

EU - The UK's Food Standards Agency is dvising the public that, based on current evidence, there is unlikely to be any risk to consumers through the food chain from the virus that is causing abnormalities in livestock.
Scientific Proof of Resistance Pathogens Pathway (29.02.2012)

GLOBAL - A strain of the potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacterium known as MRSA has jumped from food animals to humans, according to a new study involving two Northern Arizona University researchers.
Fujian Pork Supplier Aims for Retail Investors (29.02.2012)

HONG KONG - China Putian Food Holdings opens for retail subscriptions today, aiming to raise HK$306 million in an initial public offering in Hong Kong.
Slump in Broiler Imports to Go into Reverse (29.02.2012)

RUSSIA - The dramatic decline in Russia's poultry imports is to go into reverse this year thanks to the impact of trade agreements in eroding the protection afforded to domestic producers.
ABH Miratorg's Operational Activity for 2011 (29.02.2012)

RUSSIA - In 2011 Miratorg Agribusiness Holding consolidated its status as a leader in pork production as well as becoming the biggest fodder manufacturer in Russia.
Combat Fish Fraud with Better Seafood Board (29.02.2012)

US - Reigning US talk show titan Dr Mehmet Oz is letting his viewers know that despite all the talk about fish fraud these days there is a way consumers can know they are getting what they pay for; ask if retailers are buying from the Better Seafood Board (BSB.)
Foreign Secretary Backs British Pork Trade Mission (29.02.2012)

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa is Africa's largest importer of pork and used to be a major client for British meat exporters.
Wind Blows Worker from Shipping Container (29.02.2012)

UK - A meat and food manufacturing firm has been fined after a worker was blown off the top of a shipping container while moving corrugated metal sheets.
CME: CME Cash Markets Find Support (29.02.2012)

US - Would be buyers were willing to bid the CME cash Cheddar block and barrel markets 0.50 cents and 0.25 cents higher today but stopped short of buying the single block offer left on the board at $1.50/lb, writes Alan Levitt in Tuesday's dairy report.
CME: Beef Export Demand Remains in Good Shape (29.02.2012)

US - Judging from the trade data for the first two months of the year, US beef export demand remains in good shape, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Innovations at Anuga FoodTec (29.02.2012)

GERMANY - The international food technology sector will once again meet at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne at the end of March for an exhibition offering the international food business an information and purchasing platform coverinng the entire spectrum of technology and investment requirements for production in all segments of the food industry.
Packing Fresh Meat Cost-effectively (29.02.2012)

GERMANY - With the R 515 machine MULTIVAC is bringing a new model of its high performance thermoforming packaging machines onto the market, a model which is designed for the particular requirements of the fresh meat industry.
LIMA - Serving the Industry with New Separators (29.02.2012)

FRANCE - After a busy 2010 with IFFA and the sale of the 1000th separator produced by LIMA in Quimper, The 4th agents sales meeting took place in 2011 with the gathering in Quimper of more than 50 distributors from the five continents.
January Poultry Meat Production up on Last Year (02.03.2012)

UK - Total poultry meat production in the UK during January 2012 was 157,000 tonnes, up 11.2 per cent from January 2011.
New Animal Welfare Strategy Driven Forward (02.03.2012)

EU - Enhanced consumer empowerment and strengthening enforcement of existing rules was the main objective of a two-day international conference on the new EU animal welfare strategy that took place in Brussels on 29 February � 1 March.
HKScan Sees Sales Rise (02.03.2012)

FINLAND - Finnish meat processor HKScan�s net sales rose to �2,491.3 million compared to �2,113.9 million in the previous year - a rise of 17.9 per cent.
Ukraine Suspends Pork, Dairy Imports from Belarus (02.03.2012)

UKRAINE - Ukrainian authorities said Thursday that they had suspended pork and dairy imports from Belarus.
PAAFR Bans Poultry, Eggs from Sri Lanka, Australia (02.03.2012)

KUWAIT - The Kuwait Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAFR) has banned all poultry, eggs, and chicks from Sri Lanka because of the emergence of bird-flu cases in the country.
US Likely to Drag India to WTO (02.03.2012)

US & INDIA - Expressing "extraordinary frustration" over India denying market access to the American poultry, US is gearing to drag it to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), with top lawmakers pressing the Obama Administration to act fast against New Delhi in this regard.
Pork 101 Scheduled For 22-24 May at Texas A&M (02.03.2012)

US - The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) PORK 101 will be held 22-24 May 2012, at Texas A&M University.
Australian Beef Exports to Japan Subdued (02.03.2012)

AUSTRALIA and JAPAN - Australia exported 23,456 tonnes swt of beef to Japan in February, down 22 per cent year-on-year, according to monthly figures released by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) reports.
CME: New Crop Butter Up 6.75 Cents (02.03.2012)

US - Today marks the first trading day that requires butter sold on the CME spot market be produced after 1 December 2011, writes Alan Levitt, in Thursday's dairy report.
Farmers Call for Early End to Dispute (02.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand farmers are calling for a swift resolution to the dispute between the Meat Workers Union and meat processor Affco.
Tyson Beefs up Dakota City Plant (02.03.2012)

US � As part of an ongoing plan to maximise operational efficiencies, Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, is making major improvements to its Dakota City beef plant.
New Standards for Egg Food Safety (02.03.2012)

AUSTRALIA - A new egg food safety scheme took effect in South Australia on Thursday, 1 March.
CME: Hog Futures Higher Despite Weak Prices (02.03.2012)

US - Lean hog futures closed higher on Thursday despite data showing weaker wholesale meat prices and negative meat margins for packers, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Meat Demand Firm in Uruguay (05.03.2012)

URUGUAY - Demand for meat is firm. In 2011 the share of beef fell from 64.8 per cent to 64 per cent compared to 2010, while increased consumption of poultry meat and pork in the previous year.
Green Shoots of Recovery Emerging? (05.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - Following a long period of volatile commodity prices, financial restraints, tight money markets in the banking sector and a consumer reluctance to spend, the green shoots of recovery for the meat processing sector could be gradually emerging, writes Chris Harris.
Improved Welfare from Temple Grandin Research (05.03.2012)

CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is crediting the work of Dr. Temple Grandin with significant improvements in the understanding of animal behavior and animal care throughout North America, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Nutrition Information for Meat and Poultry Products (05.03.2012)

US - US consumers now have access to important nutritional information about the raw meat and poultry products they most frequently purchase.
How to Balance Pork Quality with Feed Economics (05.03.2012)

US - MU Extension researchers recently collaborated with other universities to figure out what mix of feed works best to finish out hogs while creating better bacon for the breakfast plate. Study results found that by tapering off or eliminating distillers grain in the last month of feeding, carcasses will have firmer fat and be of better quality, and producers will still save money.
Meat Demand High Despite Consumption Down (05.03.2012)

US - The average US consumer is eating less meat and poultry in general, a shift in consumption that reflects tighter budgets, fewer animals on the market and more meat going to foreign countries.
India and US Charge Battle over Market Access (05.03.2012)

INDIA - India disagrees with the US charge of denying market access to American poultry with the country's officials saying that the imposition of high import duty on low priced chicken drum sticks is aimed at preventing dumping of such items.
Chinese Olympians Banned from Eating Meat (05.03.2012)

CHINA - Chinese athletes preparing for the London Olympics have been banned from eating meat over fears they may consume clenbuterol - the prohibited performance-enhancing substance that led to Chinese Olympic judo champion Tong Wen's two-year ban.
CME: February Class III & IV: $16.06 & $15.92 (05.03.2012)

US - Several factors collided in the marketplace today. First, most NASS dairy product prices for week ending Feb. 25 were lower vs. the prior week, writes Alan Levitt, in Friday's dairy report.
Corn Used More for Ethanol than Feed in US (05.03.2012)

US - For the first time in US history, ethanol refiners are consuming more of the US corn crop than livestock producers and this trend is set to continue to at least 2014 as government mandates and exports boost fuel demand, writes Gerard Brickley, Director of Meat at Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.
Illness due to E.coli O157:H7 Down Significantly (05.03.2012)

US - America�s beef community remains dedicated to producing the safest food supply in the world through improved science-based prevention interventions, especially in the case of E. coli O157:H7, for which reported cases of the infection continue to decline, says the Beef Checkoff.
Pilgrim's Pride's Completion of Rights Offering (05.03.2012)

US - The subscriptionm perion fopr the right offering at Pilgrim's Pride Corporation closed last week.
AFFCO to Extend Lockout at Meat Plants (05.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Talley's AFFCO will lockout a further 250 meat workers indefinetly from tomorrow, Tuesday 6 March.
CME: Cattle Slaughter Down & Hog Up from Last Week (05.03.2012)

US - US beef packers have tried hard to keep cattle slaughter under control for much of February and last week was no different. USDA reported that total cattle slaughter for the week ending March 3 was estimated at 621,000 head, 3.7% lower than the same week a year ago, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
NCC Supports Generic Label Approval Rule (07.03.2012)

US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) on Friday filed comments offering support of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed rule entitled "Prior Label Approval System: Generic Label Approval," which was published in the Federal Register on 5 December.
Finland is Now on ASF Alert (07.03.2012)

ANALYSIS � The country's food safety authority has put out an alert over African swine fever (ASF), which has been reported from the first time in the region of Russia that borders Finland, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden. The disease represents a growing threat to the European pig industry.
EBLEX Heralds Landmark Export to France (07.03.2012)

UK and FRANCE - Quality Standard beef has been given a glowing endorsement from France, courtesy of a landmark export.
US Announces WTO Action Against India (07.03.2012)

US - US Trade Representative Ron Kirk has said that the United States will initiate dispute settlement proceedings against India before the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge its longstanding prohibition on the import of US poultry.
Uruguayan Meat Consumption Rises (07.03.2012)

URUGUAY - Meat consumption in Uruguay is on the rise reaching 94.7kg per person per year in 2011.
Cattle Are Not a Reservoir for New STEC (07.03.2012)

FRANCE - Researchers have found that cattle are not a reservoir for the new highly virulent enteroaggregative Shiga toxin�producing Escherichia coli of (STEC) O104:H4, which was the cause of an outbreak of foodborne disease from seed sprouts in Europe last year.
BAP Certifies Northern Harvest Salmon Farm (07.03.2012)

CANADA - The Global Aquaculture Alliance has announced the Best Aquaculture Practices certification of Northern Harvest Sea Farms.
PSA Supports Modernisation to Poultry Inspection (07.03.2012)

US - The Poultry Science Association (PSA) has announced its broad backing of a government proposal to update federal inspection procedures in poultry processing facilities in the US.
McNeese Opens New CAMPP Facility (07.03.2012)

US - McNeese State University officially opened the Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing this week.
Tennessee Board Supports Poultry Plant (07.03.2012)

US - Nash County commissioners in Tennessee approved a resolution of support for a proposed Sanderson Farms chicken processing plant earlier this week after listening to more than a dozen local residents talk for more than an hour about their thoughts and concerns on both sides of the issue.
Liberals Call for ‘Antibiotic–Free’ Label (07.03.2012)

GERMANY - The liberal party in one region is calling for a national system for the mandatory labelling of meat from animals reared without antibiotics.
Dairy Farmers to Make Most of Seller's Market (07.03.2012)

UK - The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on its dairy farmers to make the most of the current seller�s market conditions for liquid milk sales.
Free Range Markets Must See Price Increase (07.03.2012)

UK - Free range egg producers need to see a significant and immediate increase in the price they receive to maintain supplies in the long-term, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) said today.
Egg Processors Suffer as Prices Rise (09.03.2012)

BELGIUM - The UBP, the union for the Belgian egg products industry, has said that the egg processing sector is struggling to meet demand. EU welfare regulations, increased egg demand and limited supply are all pushing egg prices up.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Directors Re-elected (09.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Two incumbent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Directors, James Parsons and Andy Fox have been relected to the Board of Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
Pork & DDG Added to Export Reporting Requirements (09.03.2012)

US - As the American brand of agriculture continues to surge in popularity worldwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture�s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has announced that it is proposing to add pork and distillers dried grain (DDG) to the list of commodities covered by the Export Sales Reporting Requirements.
Smithfield Sales Up but Income Down (09.03.2012)

US - Smithfield Foods saw sales for the third quarter of the 2012 financial year hit $3.5 billion, up nine per cent on the previous year, as a result of higher average unit selling prices and volumes in the pork segment.
Radiation Findings in Japanese Fish Imports on Rise (09.03.2012)

SOUTH KOREA - South Korea is more frequently finding radioactive materials in fishery products from Japan but has no immediate plans to ban imports as their levels are far below the maximum intake limits, the quarantine office said Thursday.
Thailand Opens Fisheries Sector to Asean Investors (09.03.2012)

THAILAND - Thailand is on course to open its fisheries sector to Asean investment ahead of planned market liberalisations.
NE Arctic Prawn Fishery Gains MSC Certification (09.03.2012)

NORWAY - The Norwegian North East Arctic cold water prawn fishery has becomee the latest northern European fishery to gain certification to the MSC standard for sustainable fishing. It joins the North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries, which gained certification last November.
FAO Food Price Index Rises Again (09.03.2012)

GLOBAL - The FAO�s Food Price Index rose by one per cent, or 2.4 points from January to February. The Index climbed nearly two per cent in January � its first increase in six months.
Chicken Liver Pate Source of Food Poisoning (09.03.2012)

SCOTLAND, UK - Aberdeen researchers have found further evidence that one of Britain�s most popular starters - chicken liver pate - can be a source of food poisoning if it is not cooked properly.
Meat Workers Step Up Action at Affco (09.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Meat workers at eight Affco processing plants on North Island are to escalate industrial action following the lock out of workers in the on-going dispute over pay and contracts.
Untested Cow Enters Food Supply (09.03.2012)

UK - Meat from a cow that did not have the required BSE test has entered the food supply chain nin the UK according to the Food Standards Agency.
Philippine Chefs Introduced to US Beef, Pork, Lamb (12.03.2012)

Philippine Chefs Introduced to US Beef, Pork, LambChuck roll. Boston butt. Top sirloin. Kurobuta pork loin. Lamb loin chops. Bone-in beef short ribs. Even the all-American hot dog. The agenda for the 33 chefs, restaurant owners and importers from the Philippines at the recent two-day US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) US Meat Culinary Training Camp was a meaty one, to say the least.
Queensland Carcases Reach Record High (12.03.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The average weight of adult cattle carcases processed in Queensland during January reached a record high of 306.6kg/head � up 1.8 per cent or 5.3kg/head year-on-year, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
Mexico to Increase Beef Export to Japan (12.03.2012)

MEXICO & JAPAN - Japan will allow larger quantities of Mexican beef to be imported at a reduced tariff rate, under the revised Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The amendment to the current EPA protocols will come into force from 1 April 2012.
Stabilisation in Beef Sector & Modest Growth in Pork (12.03.2012)

CANADA - There are no significant changes forecasted, with the first signs of stabilisation in place for the cattle sector and an expected modest growth in the hog sector.
Spanish Beef Exports Reached 13,320 Tons Last Year (12.03.2012)

SPAIN - Spanish exports of beef to countries outside the EU-27 increased by 18.78 per cent in 2011 to 13,320 tonnes compared with 11,214 tonnes traded outside the European Union in the previous year, according to recent data published by the European Commission (CE).
India to Explain Reasons for Import Ban on US Poultry (12.03.2012)

INDIA - India on Friday said it will explain to the US the reasons behind its decision to put import restrictions on certain poultry products, as Washington has dragged the country to the WTO on the issue.
Pigs Made Heavier with Risky Chemical Use (12.03.2012)

VIET NAM - Agricultural authorities in a southern Vietnamese province have asked police to investigate the use of an illegal chemical to produce super-heavy pigs, while inspectors have been accused of allowing culprits to continue.
Cattle Outlook: Beef Production Forecast Lowered (12.03.2012)

US - USDA says that 922,000 farms raised cattle last year, 13,000 fewer than in 2010. Of these farms, 734,000 had beef cows and 60,000 had milk cows, writes Ron Plain.
Salmonella Control Procedures Maintained (12.03.2012)

US - Despite financial stress caused by the weakened economy, chicken establishments appear to be maintaining food safety procedures necessary to control Salmonella contamination, according to a new study conducted by researchers at RTI International and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
USDA to Propose Comprehensive BSE Rule (12.03.2012)

US - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the agency will publish in the Federal Register a comprehensive rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in line with OIE standards. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) supports this rule.
Compass Group Announces Animal Welfare Initiative (12.03.2012)

US - Compass Group, the world's largest food and support services company, has announced that it will eliminate all pork that comes from animals bred using gestation crates in its US supply chain by 2017.
CME: WASDE Made Fewer Changes Than Expected (12.03.2012)

US - After all of the uncertainty that has surrounded South America�s crop year, USDA�s March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates made fewer, and generally smaller changes than were expected to the sizes of 2012 Brazilian and Argentine crops, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Organic Sales Bucking the Trend (09.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - Despite the tough economic times, the organic market around the world is growing and going against the trend of generally falling sales, cuts and reduced expenditure, writes Chris Harris.
Poland Moves to Rescue Bulgaria from Egg Price Crisis (09.03.2012)

BULGARIA and POLAND - Poland will increase its exports of eggs to Bulgaria, normalising the market in the country after its recent egg price hike.
Dairy Policies to Protect Producers Under Criticism (14.03.2012)

US & EU - The 2009 milk crisis, as it has been called, saw a number of producers leave the business, and put pressure on governments to act in order to prevent such a crisis occurring again. Last week, policies to protect producers in the US and the EU came under criticism from producer representatives.
Increase in Cattle Inventories Forecast for 2012 (14.03.2012)

BRAZIL - A three per cent increase in cattle inventories in 2012 as a result of government financial support for cattle herd rebuilding, genetic improvements, pasture improvements, and sustained cattle prices has been forecast.
Brazil Looks to US to Increase Beef Exports (14.03.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian beef exports are expected to reach $6 billion in 2012, an increase on 11 per cent on 2011 figures, which would return Brazil to the world leader in beef exports, lost to the US in 2011.
NI Producers Confident in VIA Carcase Grading (14.03.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - It is nearly 12 months since Northern Ireland�s processing plants officially turned on their video image analysis (VIA) technology to grade beef and lamb carcases � and farmers in the country have become a lot more comfortable and confident about the replacement of manual graders in that time, says the National Beef Association.
EU Pig Prices: Situation Well-balanced in EU Markets (14.03.2012)

EU - The European slaughter pig market proves to be in a steady shape this week. Unchanged pig prices are quoted in almost all countries.
Brazil Chicken Exports Drop (14.03.2012)

BRAZIL - The Brazilian Poultry Union (Ubabef) disclosed yesterday that the volume of chicken exported in February dropped.
New Processing Site in Canterbury (14.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Fonterra's first new processing site in 14 years is on track for taking milk at Darfield from August. At the same time, already underway are plans for a second drier at the Canterbury site.
Improvement of Maple Leaf Foods' Competitiveness (14.03.2012)

CANADA - The Chief Strategy Officer with Maple Leaf Foods says planned upgrades announced last week to the company's Brandon and Winnipeg pork processing plants will improve Maple Leaf's competitiveness in all of the markets it serves, both domestic and export, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Nutritional Labelling for Meats and Poultry (14.03.2012)

US - Beginning this month, the US Department of Agriculture�s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is now requiring labelling on popular raw meat and poultry products.
Pork Exports Maintain Hot Pace; Beef Ahead Slightly (14.03.2012)

US - U.S. red meat exports have a tough act to follow after a record-setting year in 2011, but the early indications for 2012 are good.
CME: US NDM Exports to Mexico Increase (14.03.2012)

US - Mexico accounted for almost 39 per cent of US nonfat dry milk (NDM)/ skimmed milk powder (SMP) exports during January 2012. NDM/SMP exports to Mexico increased 51.5 per cent, or 11.3 million pounds, to 33.2 million pounds in January 2012 vs. January 2011.
Rise in Rvenue and Income for Zhongpin (14.03.2012)

CHINA - Chinese meat and food processing company, Zhongpin, has reported higher revenues, net income, and diluted earnings per share for 2011.
Reducing STECs in Cattle Prior to Slaughter (16.03.2012)

US - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and university researchers have identified several treatments administered before cattle are slaughtered, or preslaughter interventions, that could reduce Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in cattle.
Cherkizovo Pork, Poultry Sales Volume Up in 2011 Q4 (16.03.2012)

RUSSIA - Sales volumes in Cherkizovo's poultry and pork divisions increased by 34 per cent and 4 per cent respectively.
Slaughter & Beef Consumption Up in Argentina (16.03.2012)

ARGENTINA - With favourable data for slaughter and consumption of beef, the latest monthly report of the Chamber of Industry and Trade Meat and Meat Products of Argentina (Ciccra) considers that the worst of the crisis is over.
BSE Regulations: US Could Lift Beef Import Ban (16.03.2012)

After years of restricted import markets, last week, the USDA said it is looking to modernise its import regulations for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). This could allow the imports of products which are currently restricted, writes Charlotte Johnston, TheMeatSite editor.
Viet Nam Implored to Boycott Poisonous Pork (16.03.2012)

VIET NAM - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat has called for increased publicity concerning the use of steroids used to produce unnaturally heavy pigs so that residents shun the hazardous meat.
Zambia Able to Meet Growing Local Demand (16.03.2012)

ZAMBIA - The Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) has castigated Government over plans to allow the importation of chickens, saying it posed serious treats to the growth of the local sector.
LMC: Strong Prices Paid for Heifers in Recent Weeks (16.03.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Producers will be pleased to see a rising trade at the moment but in recent weeks, it has become clear that there is quite a difference between base quotes from the factories and reported prices, particularly in the case of heifers.
CME Chedder Blocks Increase 7.5 cents (16.03.2012)

US - CME spot Cheddar block and barrel cheese prices settled at their highest level since January 2012, writes Alan Levitt, on 15th March 2012.
Puzzlement over Seafood Antibiotic Residue Control (16.03.2012)

VIET NAM - Although seafood exports now have to undergo strict examination by Nafiqad (National Agro Forestry Fisheries Quality Assurance Department), many export consignments have still been refused by the importers due to the high antibiotic residues.
Govt Promotes Aussie Fish as Sustainable & Healthy (16.03.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Australia�s well managed fisheries will be recognised and celebrated today as part of the sixth annual Sustainable Seafood Day.
Jalisco is Latest State to Export Pork to Korea (16.03.2012)

MEXICO - The Chief Director of the National Health Service, Food Safety and Food Quality (SENASICA), Enrique Sánchez Cruz, announced that next week the first shipment of pork from the state of Jalisco will be sent to Korea.
Russian Poultry Meat Output Set to Rise 7 Per Cent (16.03.2012)

RUSSIA - Poultry meat output is forecast to be more than seven per cent higher this year than in 2011 and per-capita consumption may reach 30kg by 2020, up from 24.6kg last year.
One in Four UK Broilers from Alternative Systems (16.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - Higher�welfare indoor systems now account for 18 per cent of the UK broiler market, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden.
BAP Programme Certifies Comsur Ltd Salmon Plant (19.03.2012)

CHILE - The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) programme has expanded its certifications of international salmon facilities with the successful audit of Comsur Ltd, the processing plant division of Trusal S.A. in Puerto Montt, Chile.
Dry Whey Futures Settle Higher (19.03.2012)

US - Dry whey futures posted multi-cent gains today on the heals of the �NASS Dairy Products Prices� report released this morning, writes Alan Levitt, on 16 March 2012.
LMC Red Meat Prospects Conference (19.03.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND - LMC is to host a new one day conference in Greenmount College on 29 March. The conference entitled 'The Great Economic Uncertainty; Opportunity or Threat for the Red Meat Industry', will discuss the prospects for the red meat industry in 2012.
Affco Dispute Escalates over Easter (19.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Affco meat processing company, which is at the centre of a pay and conditions dispute with its employees, has told union members it will not pay holiday pay to unionised workers who are not subject to lockout notice but who join a strike or work bans over the Easter holiday.
Sardine Fishery Commits to MSC Reinstatement (19.03.2012)

PORTUGAL - A Sardine Commission made up of fishery representatives, the Portuguese government, the canning association, and research body Ipimar, has taken its first steps towards overcoming the suspension of the Portuguese sardine fishery�s MSC certificate.
Shetland’s Sustainable Seafood Congratulated (19.03.2012)

SHETLANDS, UK - Shetland�s inshore shellfish industry was congratulated by Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead for its �outstanding achievement� as three of their main fisheries - King Scallop, Velvet Crab and Brown Crab became the first of their kind globally to achieve the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
VION Axed at Sainsbury Poultry Supplier (19.03.2012)

UK - Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has axed the Vion Food Group as a poultry meat supplier to its stores.
Cattle Outlook: Beef Imports Exceeded Exports (19.03.2012)

US - Beef imports exceeded exports during January for the first month since August 2010. Beef exports during January were the lowest of any month since April 2010, writes Ron Plain.
US Poultry & Egg Industry Supports US-Korea FTA (19.03.2012)

US - The US poultry and egg industry os backing the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which became effective on 15 March, and has applauded the work of the Office of the US Trade Representative and the US Department of Agriculture in concluding the agreement.
Agrifirm & Doux Take over Poultry Feed Plant (19.03.2012)

GERMANY - Dutch co-operative, Agrifirm and French-based poultry processor, Doux, have taken over a feed mill in the east of the country for the production of high�quality broiler feed.
International Spread of Food Pathogens Studied (19.03.2012)

EU - The EHEC crisis in Germany in 2011 proved that food brought in from other countries can potentially carry agents that cause life-threatening diseases. Nevertheless, there have been extremely few investigations of the actual danger posed by germs that enter the EU along with food.
Investment in Beef InfoXchange System Welcomed (19.03.2012)

CANADA - Canada�s meat processing industry has welcomed the decision by the Government of Canada to invest an additional C$3 million in the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS).
How Safe are Ground Beef Products? (19.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - In recent weeks the US media has seen a frenzy of articles over the use of what it has described as "pink slime" in ground beef products, writes Chris Harris.
EU Pig Prices: Quotations Still Getting Nowhere (21.03.2012)

EU - This current week, too, the European slaughter pig market is characterised by a steady price situation.
Canada Recalls Seven Months Worth of Frozen Beef (21.03.2012)

CANADA - Earlier this week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a warning to consumers, distributors, retailers and restaurants not eat, use, serve or sell any ground beef products produced at Establishment 761 between July 1, 2011 and February 15, 2012 as these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Livestock Prices Up - Feed Prices Rising (21.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - EU feed wheat and corn prices are showing a slight upward trend, although they are still below last year's figures, according to the Agriview EU Market Prices for Representative Products report, writes Chris Harris.
US Pork Market Access to Thailand (21.03.2012)

THAILAND - Thailand's GSP privileges are at risk of being suspended due to Thailand's unfair import restrictions on US pork into Thailand.
Minced Meat, Raw Minced Pork Not for Children (21.03.2012)

GERMANY - The BfR recommends that especially sensitive groups of people refrain from the consumption of raw animal foods, since they are often contaminated with pathogens.
China Issues New Licences for Uruguayan Beef (21.03.2012)

CHINA and URUGUAY - China has approved new licences for Uruguayan beef exports said the Ururguyan Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MCAP), Tabaré Aguerre.
Beef Supplies Short in 2012, Herd to Expand (21.03.2012)

US - US beef producers have started the early stages of herd expansion as beef supplies remain very short, says Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt.
Hormone, Antibiotic Residues in Animals Stabilised (21.03.2012)

EU - Based on 736,806 analytical results collected by Member States, the European Commission has published a report which concludes that for the reporting period 2010, only 0.33 per cent of the total number of targeted samples on residues was detected in animals as being non-compliant with EU standards.
Farm Produce Prices Rise on Reduced Supplies (21.03.2012)

CHINA - Prices of major farm produce monitored by the government rose last week as snow falls interrupted supplies, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
Half of Cooked Meats Tested Substandard (21.03.2012)

CHINA - Only 48 per cent of the cooked meat at nine supermarkets and stores in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, passed a quality test earlier this year, the city's administration of industry and commerce reported on Tuesday.
What Links Pig Carcass Downgrades with Bluetongue, Schmallenberg? (21.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - The answer is biting midges of the family, Culicoides, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden. Bites from these midges caused pig carcasses in Scotland to be downgraded last year and the same family of insects transmits the virus that causes bluetongue and Schmallenberg diseases in ruminants.
Cherkizovo Completes Share Buy-back (21.03.2012)

RUSSIA - Russian integrated meat producer, Cherkizovo Group has has completed the buy-back programme initiated on 28 September 2011.
Canada Looks to Strengthen Livestock Traceability (21.03.2012)

CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like feedback on proposed changes to the Health of Animals Act intended to strengthen livestock and poultry traceability in Canada.
Multivac Improves Automatic Traysealers (21.03.2012)

GERMANY - Multivac has improved the performance of its automatic traysealer models and it has designed the product range to match the current market requirements even more closely.
Canada Looks to Secure Trade (23.03.2012)

CANADA - This week, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz spoke at an international meeting of industry and government officials working to make sure consumers have more dependable access to food and that farmers have predictable, science-based trade.
Bunbury Meat Centre Opens (23.03.2012)

AUSTRALIA Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has opened its state-of-the-art Bunbury Meat Centre in Western Australia.
UK Pig Industry Getting More Optimistic (23.03.2012)

ANALYSIS - The UK pig sector is more optimistic about its financial future than it was last year, although producers are less hopeful about the future than the processing and retailing side, writes Chris Harris.
UK Pig Industry Becoming More Competitive (23.03.2012)

UK - Pig producers are not looking at the future with any degree of confidence, though others in the supply chain have a more optimistic view.
NZ Pork Industry Hires New as Head Lobbyist (23.03.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Pork Industry Board named Owen Symmans, a former head of the Seafood Industry Council, as its new chief executive, replacing Sam McIvor.
Poultry and Fish Price Hikes Follow FMD Epidemic (23.03.2012)

EGYPT - Poultry prices are currently rising due to the prevalence of infectious bronchitis, which kills as many as 750,000 birds a day, according to government officials.
AMI Joins Coalition in Call for Comprehensive FTA (23.03.2012)

US - The American Meat Institute (AMI) joined a coalition of 40 food and agricultural organizations in expressing concern that a recommended �single undertaking� approach to trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union could lead to an Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that falls short of long-established US objectives for trade pacts.
Danish Crown Closes Down Department in Hadsund (23.03.2012)

DENMARK - Danish Crown's department in Hadsund will close down before the end of September 2012. Production will be moved to other Danish Crown facilities, which will affect approximately 110 employees in Hadsund.
Beef Industry Asks for Price Inquiry (23.03.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Beef Association is supporting a full inquiry into supermarket powers and their affect on beef prices, and producers share of the market.
Argentine Beef Exports Downward Trend Continues (23.03.2012)

ARGENTINA - Argentinean beef exports fell 16 per cent year-on-year in 2011, to 129,484 tonnes swt, continuing the downward trend of the past 10 years and registering the lowest yearly total since 2001, reports Meat and Livestock Australia.
Drop in February 2012 Pork Export Volume, Value (23.03.2012)

BRAZIL - The volume of pork exported in January dropped slightly compared to a month earlier, and the US$-value was down by 0.65 per cent.
US Cheese Stocks Down (23.03.2012)

US - According to USDA�s �Cold Storage� report released this afternoon, American cheese stocks decreased in February vs. the prior month and vs. February 2011, writes Alan Levitt, 22 March.
English Red Meat Industry Vital to Economy (23.03.2012)

ENGLAND, UK - A thriving English red meat industry makes a net contribution of £1.67 billion to the economy making it crucial to a swift recovery, a new study has found.
Customs Impounds Contraband, Frozen Chicken (23.03.2012)

NIGERIA - The Nigerian Customs Service has warned importers of contraband goods to desist from such act, especially in the Cross River/Akwa Ibom state command, as measures had been put in place to deal with those caught contravening the law.
JBS Revenue Rises but Profits Fall (23.03.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian based meat processor, JBS saw its revenue rise by 12.9 per cent over the last year to R$61.797 billion compared to R$54.713 billion in the 2010 financial year.
CME: Pork and Beef Stocks Up, Poultry Down (23.03.2012)

US - Lean hog futures were modestly higher on Thursday despite lower wholesale prices, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Labour MEP - Reform to Hen Cages Necessary (26.03.2012)

UK - New EU regulations on hen cages will help ensure better animal welfare according to Brian Simpson MEP, a member of the European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development.
Trade Mission Creates Opportunities in China (26.03.2012)

US & CHINA - Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse will lead nearly 40 American businesses on a US Department of Agriculture trade mission to China March 23-28. US agricultural exports to China have grown more than 80 per cent in the past three years.
Hong Kong Agriculture & Fisheries Visits Guangdong (26.03.2012)

HONG KONG and CHINA - Led by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Alan Wong, a delegation representing the agriculture and fisheries sector visited Guangdong from 19 to 23 March, where they met with their Mainland counterparts and visited scientific research institutes for agriculture as well as agricultural and fisheries enterprises.
Americans Still Uninformed About “Pink Slime” (26.03.2012)

US - The public�s recent outcry to have �pink slime� removed from ground meat products comes from "gross-out" images on the internet and not from any substantial food safety concerns.
Vaccinating Chickens to Prevent Food-borne Illness (26.03.2012)

GLOBAL - A vaccine could be developed to prevent Campylobacter being carried in chickens.
DLG Symposium Focuses on Dairy (26.03.2012)

GERMANY - The dairy industry involves processing raw milk into products such as ready-to-consume fresh milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, fermented and dried milk products and ice creams.
Bid to Move World Trade Talks Forward (26.03.2012)

GLOBAL - Negotiators in the World Trade Organisation need more time to reflect on how to move the farm talks forward, according to the chairman of the negotiation panel, John Adank, New Zealand�s ambassador.
Judge Withdraws Approval for Antibiotics in Feed (26.03.2012)

US - A judge in the US last week issued a landmark ruling that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must act to limit the overuse of antibiotics in farm animals.
Industry Day: Healthy Food from Healthy Animals (26.03.2012)

UK - On 25 April, the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) annual conference Industry Day will see world-leading researchers share their knowledge on livestock systems which offer more to animals, farmers, consumers and the environment.
Poultry Industry Sees Bright Side of Budget (26.03.2012)

UK - The British Poultry Council (BPC) found some positive points for the country�s poultry industry in the Budget speech of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne.
US Appeals World Trade Labelling Decision (26.03.2012)

US - The US is to appeal against the decision of the World Trade Organisation over its ruling on country of origin labelling on meat and meat products.
McDonalds Steps Up Support for Farmers (26.03.2012)

UK - McDonald's is to launch a long-term programme to support British and Irish farming, it was announced last week. Developed in response to major challenges facing British and Irish agriculture, Farm Forward aims to help secure a sustainable future for British and Irish farming by supporting existing farmers and helping young farmers into the industry.
LMC: Increased GB Beef Expenditure During February (28.03.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Beef producers in Northern Ireland (NI) are well aware of the fact that increased farmgate prices over the last year or more are being passed onto consumers in the shape of higher retail prices.
Beef Products Inc Closes Plants over LBT Furore (28.03.2012)

US - The company at the centre of the row over lean beef trimmings (LBT), labelled �pink slime� that are used in meat products, Beef Products Inc (BPI), is reported to have closed three of its four plants.
ANUGA FOODTEC - Industry Must Communicate Food Safety (28.03.2012)

GERMANY - Communication and openness over food safety issues are essential in gaining, retaining and maintaining consumer confidence, writes Chris Harris from Anuga FoodTec in Cologne.
Poor Home Hygiene Blamed for Rising Food Poisoning (28.03.2012)

UK - Sloppy food hygiene at home has been blamed for an worrying increase in cases of campylobacter food poisoning.
Quality Beef Premiums Continue to Grow (28.03.2012)

US - Beef feeders can look for continued payment of quality-grid premiums from packing plants, said a University of Missouri Extension economist.
FSA to Take Over Dairy Hygiene Inspections (28.03.2012)

UK - From April 2012, Food Standards Agency (FSA) staff will be taking over the role of dairy hygiene inspectors on farms in England and Wales, continuing the work of Animal Health Veterinary Laboratory Agency (AHVLA) who previously conducted this work on the FSA�s behalf.
North Sea Nephrops Withdraw from MSC Process (28.03.2012)

SCOTLAND, UK - One of Scotland�s most important fisheries has withdrawn from the Marine Stewardship Council accreditation process. The North Sea (NS) Nephrops fishery, worth in the region of £74 million in 2010, was presented for MSC certification by a consortium of Scottish Producer Organisations and Fishermen�s Associations in 2007 and was expected to pass with flying colours.
ASC Launches Accreditation for Tilapia (28.03.2012)

GLOBAL - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched its first standard into the market with the opening of its accreditation process for Tilapia. Certifiers can now apply to become accredited; when successfully concluded this will allow them to undertake the first farm assessments against the ASC Tilapia Standard.
CME: Has the Pork Cutout Finally Bottomed Out? (28.03.2012)

US - Has the pork cutout finally bottomed out? Normally pork prices are soft during Lent as retail demand tends to be weak and most ham purchases for Easter generally are completed by early March, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
ANUGA FOODTEC - CFS Gets New Identity under GEA (28.03.2012)

GERMANY - Anuga FoodTec in Cologne saw food and drink processing equipment company GEA relaunch its meat processing division under a new name.
Mexican Cattle Supplies Influenced by Drought (30.03.2012)

MEXICO - Mexico is in the midst of its worst drought in the last 70 years, with a considerable portion of the northern half of Mexico facing extreme or exceptional drought conditions, writes Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Minister Outlines Export Opportunities (30.03.2012)

UK - Agricultural Minister, Jim Paice, has outlined the role of agriculture and farming is playing in Britain's economic recovery at a trade event in Birmingham.
REAL Logo to Promote US Made Dairy Products (30.03.2012)

US - The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) will now manage the licensing and use of the REAL® Seal, an iconic and recognisable product logo used in the food industry.
Emphasis on Marbling Improves Desirability of Pork (30.03.2012)

CANADA - The judge of the 2012 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Hog Quality Competition says a greater emphasis on marbling is helping improve the desirability of Canadian pork, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Pork is Tops When Eating Out (30.03.2012)

UK - The popularity of pork is growing when people are eating out of the home with bacon leading the way.
Moy Park Processor of the Year (30.03.2012)

UK - UK processor of fresh, locally farmed chicken, Moy Park, had a reason to celebrate this week after taking home the top title of 'Processor of the Year' at the prestigious Meat & Poultry Processing Awards 2012 in Birmingham.
Governors Back Industry in Textured Beef Row (30.03.2012)

US - A coalition of governors joined forces this week to support the US beef industry and set the record straight about lean finely textured beef, releasing a statement and conducting a Beef Plant Tour.
Eggs Not in Line with Legislation Destroyed (30.03.2012)

MALTA - A quantity of eggs being packed for human consumption was destroyed by the Veterinary Directorate yesterday morning during a routine inspection.
Industry Defends Safety of US Beef (30.03.2012)

US - After weeks of misleading media reports about lean finely textured beef, which has ultimately resulted in more than 650 individuals losing jobs in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, top elected leaders from Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and South Dakota joined forces with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen to support the safety of this product and all US beef. NCBA President JD Alexander issued the following statement to praise the leaders for their efforts.
German Pig Slaughterers on Consolidation Course (30.03.2012)

GERMANY - Over the past years, German pig slaughterers sought only to increase slaughter capacity. Now a phase of consolidation seems to be started.
Betagro in Northeastern Expansion Drive (30.03.2012)

THAILAND - As part of its goal to become the country's leading integrated pork supplier, Betagro Group plans to expand its processing operations, the latest of which is in Khon Kaen, while looking for other ways to generate value-added income from the domestic market as well as from exports.
Saha Farms Sees End to Korea Poultry Ban (30.03.2012)

THAILAND & SOUTH KOREA - Saha Farms Co, a leader in Thai poultry, expects the South Korean government to lift the ban on Thai frozen chicken imports by July.
Vets Back Responsible Antbiotic Use (30.03.2012)

US - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reaffirmed its support of the responsible use of antibiotics in food animals after a federal court ruling demanded that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) start proceedings to withdraw approval of certain uses of antibiotics used in food production.
CME: Live Cattle Futures Continue to Retreat (30.03.2012)

US - Live cattle futures continue to be on the retreat, with the nearby April 2012 contract down 195 points from the previous close while June futures closed at $118.475, 203 points lower on the day, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Meyn Relocates to New State-of-the-art Facility (02.04.2012)

NETHERLANDS - As of April 1st 2012, Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. has relocated to a state-of-the-art new head quarters and manufacturing facility.
NI Ag Minister Walks Pork Supply Chain (02.04.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The pig industry in Northern Ireland continues to play an important part in the continued growth of the local agri-food industry, according to Agriculture Minister Michelle O�Neill.
Seafood Giant Sees $5bn Revenue in 2015 Via Growth (02.04.2012)

THAILAND - Thai Union Frozen Products (TUF), Thailand's largest producer and exporter of processed and frozen seafood products, expects to generate revenue of US$5 billion (Bt153 billion) in 2015, driven mainly by strong growth and merger and acquisition strategies, particularly in the US and European markets.
Study Follows Salmonella Path from Animal to Human (02.04.2012)

IOWA, US - A joint study has been carried out between Iowa State's College of Veterinary Medicine and Michigan State University on the link between lesions in pig carcases and contamination of the same carcases with salmonella.
FDA Enforcement Action Against Fish Processor (02.04.2012)

US - The US Food and Drug Administration, in a complaint filed by the Department of Justice, is seeking to stop the processing and distribution of fish products at a California company because of a risk of botulism and other food hazards.
New Nutrition Labels Make Decisions Easier (02.04.2012)

US - On 1 March, a new rule of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service took effect requiring nutrition labelling on major cuts of raw meat and poultry products.
Brazilian Pork Expanding into New Markets (02.04.2012)

BRAZIL - While the Brazilian pork industry saw a 4 per cent decline in its exports in 2011, a significant shift in the destination of these exports was evident.
Poultry Campylobacter Vaccine on the Horizon (02.04.2012)

IRELAND - A vaccine against the Campylobacter species is being developed for use in chickens and could one day reduce cases of human food poisoning, a US expert says.
Canadian Pork Industry Supports Trade Expansion (02.04.2012)

CANADA - The Federal Budget released by the Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty on Thursday (29 March) outlined two commitments that will further strengthen the hog industry.
Dawn Meats Shortlisted for Green Awards 2012 (02.04.2012)

IRELAND - Irish beef and lamb processor Dawn Meats has been shortlisted by the Green Awards judging panel, chaired by Mr Duncan Stewart, in the Green Large Manufacturer category for 2012.
Education Needed on Lean Finely Textured Beef (02.04.2012)

US � Lean, finely textured beef �is meat� and a healthy form of protein, according to a Texas A&M University expert.
HKScan Raises €250m Loan Facility (02.04.2012)

FINLAND - Baltic meat processor HKScan has signed a �250 million secured multi-currency credit facility agreement with a Nordic banking group.
New Distribution Centre for Maple Leaf (02.04.2012)

CANADA - Puslinch Township, in the County of Wellington,is to be the location for a new Maple Leaf Foods distribution centre that will operate as the company's prepared meats distribution hub for central and eastern Canada.
SPCA Won't Prosecute Over Chicken Farm (04.04.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - A free-range egg farmer who left hundreds of chickens to fend for themselves will not be prosecuted because of a lack of evidence.
Pig Farmers Expect Mass Bankruptcy by October (04.04.2012)

TAIWAN - Despite assurances of support from the government, the country's pig farmers, worrying that pork prices might remain low until mid-2013, on Sunday expressed their belief that about half of them may go bankrupt within seven months.
Key to Reaping Benefits of Food Service Sector (04.04.2012)

UK - Producers can unlock the potential of supplying the food service sector if they find ways to innovate and meet customers� needs.
EU Pig Prices: Friendly Atmosphere in EU Markets (04.04.2012)

EU - The atmosphere continues to be friendly in the EU slaughter pig markets this week.
GFPT Expands, Monitors EU Embargo (04.04.2012)

THAILAND - GFPT Plc, the SET-listed chicken producer and exporter, outlined a 1.5-billion-baht investment plan to help it manage its business more sustainably and achieve annual sales of 20 billion baht in three years.
Pioneering IMF Technology Boosts Profit in Pork (04.04.2012)

UK � Pioneering new technology, unique in the UK, is being used by JSR Genetics to enhance the flavour of pork by reintroducing more marbled meat, without adding back fat.
CAB Consults with Retailers to Boost Sales (04.04.2012)

US - Grocery stores and supermarkets have unique considerations, from customer base to store location and neighborhood culture. They need individualised marketing plans to capitalise on beef sales, pulling more value through the production chain, and ultimately back to your farm or ranch, writes Emily Krueger, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Industry Information Intern.
NZ Pork Launches ‘The Extraordinary Kitchen’ (04.04.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Pork (NZPork) today announced a new initiative targeting consumers via in-store and online activity including Facebook and YouTube in a campaign to educate and inspire consumers on how to createeasy and delicious 100% NZ pork meals.
Improving Food Safety Recalls (04.04.2012)

CANADA - Groundbreaking Canadian research into improving food safety recalls has implications for both the agriculture industry and the research community.
Changes for JBS in Australia and US (04.04.2012)

GLOBAL - Brazilian meat processor JBS SA has sannounced a shake up of its executive staff and operations in Australia and the United States.
CME: Hog Weights Near Record Large & not Declining (04.04.2012)

US - There is an ongoing, active debate in the hog/pork sector regarding the status of current hog supplies and the implications that may have to supplies for at least the next six months, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
New German Dioxin Scare in Time for Easter (04.04.2012)

GERMANY - A new dioxin crisis has hit the state of North Rhine�Westphalia (NRW) as the toxins have been found in eggs from one organic farm, which supplied local supermarkets. The source of contamination has not yet been identified.
Food Prices Remain Nearly Unchanged in March (11.04.2012)

GLOBAL - World food prices in March remained virtually unchanged from their February levels, according to the latest FAO Food Price Index, published last week. The Index averaged 216 points in March, compared to 215 in February.
Researchers Find Evidence of Banned Antibiotics (11.04.2012)

US - In a joint study, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Arizona State University found evidence suggesting that a class of antibiotics previously banned by the US government for poultry production is still in use. Results of the study were published on 21 March in Environmental Science & Technology.
LMC: Cattle Supplies Remain Tight in March (11.04.2012)

NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The NI cattle kill remained under pressure in March following sharp year-on-year declines in the kill in January and February.
Cargill Third Quarter Earnings Level (11.04.2012)

US � Multinational meat and agrifood business Cargill has reported $766 million in earnings in the third quarter of the 2012 financial year - level with last year when earnings stood at $763 million.
EU Pig Prices: Stable Conditions on EU Markets (11.04.2012)

EU - This week stable conditions are prevailing on the European slaughter pig markets almost without exception.
Cherkizovo Group Launches Poultry Breeding Facility (11.04.2012)

RUSSIA - OJSC Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia�s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, has opened the first line of the large poultry breeding facility at its Bryansk cluster.
Sofina Buys Former Maple Leaf Pork Plant (11.04.2012)

CANADA - Investment company, Sun Capital Partners, is to sell the former Maple Leaf pork plant, Fearmans Pork, which operates the largest pork processing facility in Ontario, Canada, to Sofina Foods.
Pork Industry Ahead on Stall Free Move (11.04.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The Australian pork industry�s voluntary move away from the use of sow stalls by 2017, is making substantial progress, with around one in three sows now spending their pregnant lives sow stall free.
Government Rules Out Imported Poultry Ban (11.04.2012)

GHANA - The Ghanaian government has said categorically that it has no immediate plans to ban imports of poultry into the country.
ABH MIRATORG Production Up in 2012 (11.04.2012)

RUSSIA - In the first quarter of 2012 , the overall mixed feed production volume of ABH MIRATORG reached 163,370 tons, which is 134.61 per cent higher than in 2011 when it was 69,635 tons.
Food Costs Could Rise with Relocation and Reduction (11.04.2012)

US - Paying more for food may not be out of the question for consumers if regulations on the US poultry and livestock sectors increase. In fact, consumers could pay up to $16.8 billion more annually for meat, milk and eggs if regulations are imposed on US poultry and livestock farmers that raise input costs by 25 per cent.
Will an E.coli Vaccine Revolutionise Beef Safety? (11.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - Bioniche Food Safety has developed a vaccine, Econiche, which is the first of its kind - a vaccine given to cattle to improve public health. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor talks to President of Bioniche Food Safety, Rick Culbert to see how the vaccine works and how successful it is proving to be.
Who Will Pay for Impact of Textured Beef Crisis? (11.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - The fall our over Lean Finely Textured Beef in the US is building, writes Chris Harris.
Congresswoman Welcomes FDA Move on Antibiotics (13.04.2012)

US - Following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement that it is taking three steps to protect public health and promote the judicious use of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals, campaigning congresswoman Louise Slaughter welcomed the move.
Yamaya Agrees to Correct FDA Food Safety Violations (13.04.2012)

US - A California seafood importer and processor has agreed to a consent decree with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that prevents the company from manufacturing or distributing fish or fish products until it has corrected conditions in its seafood processing facility alleged to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) bacteria.
DNA Traceability to Improve Food Safety (13.04.2012)

CANADA - DNA technology promises to make food traceability more precise and reliable and boost consumer confidence, according an industry executive.
March Chicken Exports Up Compared to a Year Ago (13.04.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian exports of chicken meat totaled 363,600 tons in March, a record volume for the period, which exceeds the total of 6.6 per cent recorded in the same period in 2011, the Brazilian Poultry Union (UBABEF) reports. This also indicates a growth of 3.25 per cent in revenue, totaling US $712.5 million in the third month of 2012.
Denmark, Netherlands Use Welfare Directive Against Spain (13.04.2012)

EU - The Secretary General of the Coordination of Organizations of Farmers and Ranchers (COAG), Michael White, yesterday said that Denmark and the Netherlands are using the welfare directive on pig farms as a hidden way to fight the thriving Spanish pig industry.
Programme Launches First Food Security Initiative (13.04.2012)

EU - FACCE - JPI (Food security, Agriculture and Climate ChangE Joint Programming Initiative) has announced funding for its first joint action. The new initiative will bring together 67 research groups from 17 countries in the areas of crops, livestock and trade to make improvements to the modelling of impacts of climate change on food security via a tailor-made 'Knowledge Hub'.
Dioxin Eggs Raise Questions over Effectiveness of Germany’s New Food Safety Laws (13.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - The recent finding of dioxin-contaminated eggs in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has raised issues over the latest revisions to the country's food safety laws, while the source of contamination is still under investigation.
China to Import Pork from Mexico (13.04.2012)

CHINA & MEXICO - China has provided a list of five Mexican companies allowed to export pork to the Asian giant, according to Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Patricia Espinosa, who participated in the V Permanent Binational Commission held in Beijing.
Free to Roam Chicken Case in Federal Court (13.04.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Chicken meat company Baiada has defended claims from the consumer watchdog that it has been deceptive and misleading when labelling chicken meat.
Meats, Cheese Drive Increase in Retail Food Prices (13.04.2012)

US - Retail food prices at the supermarket increased slightly during the first quarter of 2012 with protein staples � meats and cheese � showing the greatest increase in price, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey.
Danish Crown Celebrates 10 Years in Oldenburg (13.04.2012)

GERMANY - Ten years have passed since the first slaughterhouse workers said �Guten Morgen� to each other at Danish Crown in Oldenburg.
European Pig Producers Did Better Last Year (13.04.2012)

EU - European Union farm incomes rose 3.7 per cent last year, according to a new analysis by the European Commission agriculture department.
EU Draws up Animal Cloning Options (13.04.2012)

EU - The EU has begun a process to draw up new rules to govern the cloning of farm animals.
CME: Meat Trade Data Good/ Bad for Protein Markets (13.04.2012)

US - Latest data (February) on US beef, pork and poultry trade contained a mix of both good and bad news for US meat protein markets, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Consider Post-Gut Chilling to Increase Efficiency (16.04.2012)

GLOBAL - The main issue associated with chilling post-mortem prior to gutting is ensuring chill rates are optimal for shelf life and quality, but the efficiency of the gutting process is also important, with the aim to pack gutted fish as close to 0 Celcius (C) as possible, writes Mark Asman from SmartAqua.
Living under the Shadow of Pesticides and Antibiotics (16.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - In the livestock sectors there has been great concern recently over the use of antibiotics both as therapeutic measures and also as growth promoters, writes Chris Harris.
Bilateral FTAs Key to Expansion of Pork Exports (16.04.2012)

CANADA - A member of Canada Pork International's Board of Directors says the establishment of new bilateral free trade agreements will be key to the further expansion of Canadian pork exports, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Robot to Detect Tainted Meat (16.04.2012)

PHILIPPINES - A team of Philippine high school students is to enter a robot that can detect double dead meat - or "botcha" - in an international competition.
Argentina to Cut Thermoprocessed Meat Taxes (16.04.2012)

ARGENTINA - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has announced plans to lower some beef export taxes in exchange for ensuring jobs.
SFO Throws Out Meat Workers Union Complaint (16.04.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has announced it will not be investigating a complaint made regarding the financial affairs of the New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union Inc.
Beef, Pork, Chicken Production Increases in 2012 (16.04.2012)

CHILE - Production of beef, pork and chicken all increased in the first month of 2012, compared to January 2011.
More Food for Fewer People? (16.04.2012)

AUSTRIA - Food security is one of the central issues for global society. At a global scale, cropland can only be used to a limited extent.
Campylobacter Found in Supermarket Chicken (16.04.2012)

UK - One in five supermarket chickens in the UK tested by the consumer watchdog Which? were contaminated with campylobacter.
Research Call on Norovirus in Foods (16.04.2012)

UK - The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders to carry out a systematic review on the survival of norovirus in foods and on food contact surfaces.
February Pork Exports Well Above Last Year (16.04.2012)

US - U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year�s record pace through February, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
High Hopes for Beef in Portugal (16.04.2012)

PORTUGAL - The English Beef and Lamb Executive has supported a major launch of premium beef in Portugal targeted at high end food service in the country.
South Korea Opens Market to Philippine Poultry (16.04.2012)

PHILIPPINES - South Korea has agreed to open its market to Philippine poultry products after declaring them safe.
CME: Beef, Pork, Poultry Output Down Last Week (16.04.2012)

US - Total beef, pork, chicken and turkey output last week was 1.603 billion pounds carcass/ready-to-cook weight. That number is 5.24% LOWER than one week earlier and 5.27% LOWER than last year. The year-on-year decline year-to-date total output 2.76% lower than last year at 198.433 million pounds.
Bettcher Breading Machine Wins NRA Award (16.04.2012)

US - The Optimax KC-1 model of batter breading machines from Bettcher has received a 2012 Kitchen Innovations Award by the National Restaurant Association.
Death of BSE Safety Campaigner (18.04.2012)

UK - Last month, Wendy Grant, one of the scientists at the centre of the BSE crisis in the UK in the 1980's and 1990's and who was instrumental in ensuring changes in government policy to make beef safe, died, aged 89.
Dairy Crest to Close Plants Amid Tesco Contract End (18.04.2012)

UK - The Board of Dairy Crest is today announcing a proposal to consult on the closure of two dairies. This is part of its long term plan to reduce costs and sustain profitability in an extremely challenging market environment for its liquid milk business.
BPEX Updates Likely Impacts of EU Stalls Ban (18.04.2012)

EU - An updated report has been produced by BPEX examining the readiness of European countries for the introduction of the partial stalls and tethers ban on 1 January 2013.
Industry Defends Milk Permeate Scares (18.04.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFarmers) reassures consumers that the range of milk products available in Western Australia are highly nutritious, safe, and are of a consistent, high quality in light of a report aired on Channel 7�s Today Tonight earlier this week that addressed the issue of adding permeate to milk.
Athletes Avoid Meat Ahead of Olympics (18.04.2012)

CHINA - Chinese athletes are avoiding meat ahead of the London Olympics out of fear that domestic pork, beef and lamb could contain substances banned under anti-doping rules, a report said earlier today.
Colombian Agricultural Industry Concerned About FTA (18.04.2012)

ANALYSIS � May 15, 2012 has been the date set for the start of the Colombia � US Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). While the US agribusiness sector is very pleased, the Colombian sector is less so, writes Chris Wright, Editor of TheMeatSite.
Korean Cattle Slaughter Up 50 Per Cent (18.04.2012)

SOUTH KOREA - Korean government statistics released this week quantified the magnitude of the increase in Korean beef production so far in 2012, with total cattle slaughter for January and February up 50 per cent year-on-year, at 176,610 head.
China Expects Slowing Farm Produce Price Growth (18.04.2012)

CHINA - China's farm produce prices are likely to fall back to 10-percent growth this year as supplies of most agricultural products are becoming more plentiful, a think tank forecast on Wednesday.
McDonald's Names New COO (18.04.2012)

GLOBAL - Tim Fenton, currently President of McDonald's Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) and 39-year veteran with the Company, has been elected to the role of Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for the company's more than 33,500 restaurants worldwide.
ConAgra Buys Odom's Tennessee Pride (18.04.2012)

US - ConAgra Foods is to buy Odom's Tennessee Pride, a leading producer of frozen and refrigerated breakfast sandwiches and sausage.
Market Access for Irish Beef to China (18.04.2012)

IRELAND - Speaking in Beijing earlier this week, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney welcomed the agreement to set up a Joint Working Group on market access for Irish beef to the Chinese market involving the Chinese Inspection and Quarantine Service (AQSIQ) and his Department.
Fonterra to Invest in Plant in Indonesia (18.04.2012)

INDONESIA - Fonterra has announced plans to invest in a blending and packing plant in Indonesia to help support the growing demand for high quality dairy nutrition in Indonesia. The investment will support the local expansion of Fonterra�s consumer brands Anlene, Anmum and Anchor Boneeto throughout Indonesia.
Research Call for Campylobacter Study (20.04.2012)

UK - The Food Standards Agency is launching enhanced molecular-based surveillance and source attribution of campylobacter infections in the UK.
Consumers Have Final Call on Processing Methods (20.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - The furore over the use of lean, finely textured beef in meat products appears to be never ending, writes Chris Harruis.
Traditional German 'Air-dried' Fermented Sausages (20.04.2012)

Traditional varieties of fermented pork sausages from Central Germany are different from related meat products in various aspects.
Poland Assures Safety of Food Exports (20.04.2012)

POLAND - The Polish agriculture ministry has taken steps to quell fears over the safety of Polish food and to reestablish the market between Poland and the Czech Republic.
NCC Sees Positives in Poultry Inspection Proposal (20.04.2012)

US - The proposed new poultry inspection system will better protect the public from foodborne illnesses according to the National Chicken Council (NCC) has released a statement in response to recent report on the proposed poultry inspection system.
Cattle Numbers Down While Poultry Numbers Grow (20.04.2012)

UKRAINE - The number of cattle in Ukraine as of 1 April 2012 was 4.99 million animals, which was 0.3 per cent down year-on-year, according to the State Statistics Service.], while poultry numbers were up by 0.4 per cent, to 191.1 million birds.
Steady Growth in Rosderra's Pig Exports to China (20.04.2012)

IRELAND - Irish meat processor Rosderra is one of the companies with an existing relationship with the giant Yurun Group that is based in Nanjing. The company has been selling pigmeat into China since the country gave final approval to Ireland to resume exports in 2007.
Mexico-US Poultry Talks Collapse (20.04.2012)

US & MEXICO - Behind the scenes negotiations to settle a poultry anti-dumping case filed by Mexican producers against their US counterparts have collapsed, leaving the trade dispute in the hands of Mexican government officials.
India to Become World's Largest Beef Exporter (20.04.2012)

INDIA - India is forecast to become the world�s leading beef exporter in 2012 due to an expanding dairy herd, efficiency improvements, increased slaughter and price-competitiveness in the international market particularly compared to Brazil.
AgFeed Incurs Net Losses in Second Half of 2011 (20.04.2012)

US & CHINA - AgFeed Industries yesterday reported unaudited total revenue for the six months ended 31 December 2011 of $196.4 million, comprised as follows for its four reporting segments (in thousands).
Delay to Poultry Inspection Proposals (20.04.2012)

US - The US Food Safety and Inspection SErvice is to extend the comment period for a proposed rule to modernise the way young chickens and turkeys are inspected at slaughter.
CME: Cow Slaughter Pulled back Sharply (20.04.2012)

US - US cow slaughter has pulled back sharply in recent days and it is tracking well below year ago levels, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Celebrate Great British Beef Week (23.04.2012)

UK - A team of all female farmers are marking St George�s Day today by launching the second Great British Beef Week (GBBW).
EU Pig Industry Above the Law? (23.04.2012)

EU - Compassion in World Farming has highlighted the hidden misery of millions of pigs across the European Union and called on the EU Commission to investigate widespread flouting of EU laws designed to protect their welfare.
Brazil Brings Transparency to Beef Production (23.04.2012)

BRAZIL - This week, the CNA The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) has launched the Agricultural and Livestock Management Platform (PGA), which will hold all digital and online information relating to the registration and transporting of cattle throughout the Brazilian territory.
DA Orders Inspection of Markets for Smuggled Meat (23.04.2012)

PHILIPPINES - After receiving reports that pork and poultry smuggling has affected local suppliers, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has ordered a tighter inspection of meat sold in markets.
Olympic Athletes Could Get Branded as Cheats (23.04.2012)

CHINA - An official from the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) denied reports that athletes were banned in January from eating untested pork, beef and lamb in an attempt to avoid doping scandals in the run-up to the London Olympics.
Global Pork Production Expanding (23.04.2012)

US - World pork production is expanding. USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service is predicting that this year's world pork production will be up 2.7 per cent from 2011, writes Ron Plain.
Export Refunds Reduced for Beef to Up Supply (23.04.2012)

eu - The Single Common Market Organisation (CMO) Management Committee for animal products took a number of votes on 19th April. In each case there was a "non avis" (ie neither a qualified majority of Memebr states was in favour, nor against) which means that the Commission now has the authority to adopt the proposals.
Pork Certification: Taking Out the Guesswork (23.04.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Consumers can at last be confident that the pork they are buying is truly free range following the release of the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance (APIQ√) program Free Range standards, in conjunction with the Australian Pork Certified Free Range logo for pork products.
Europe Blocks US Cheese Exports (23.04.2012)

US - When the US-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) went into effect in March, it opened many doors to US cheese suppliers. A few however remained shut, not from latent protectionist fears of the Koreans, but from the strategic manoeuvering of the European Commission, writes Jamie Castaneda, Executive Director Consortium for Common Food Names; and Senior vice president, Trade policy US Dairy Export Council.
SA Egg Producers Crack Free Range Definition (23.04.2012)

AUSTRALIA - South Australian egg producers want different free range egg definitions for different density farms.
ANM to Axe Jobs at Scotch Premier Meat (23.04.2012)

UK - The Scottish farmer cooperative ANM Group is to begin a consultation process with staff at Scotch Premier Meat in Inverurie over possible job losses.
NCC Supports Opening of Indian Market for US Poultry (23.04.2012)

US - In comments jointly filed Thursday (19 April) with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the National Chicken Council, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, and National Turkey Federation expressed their strong support for USTR�s action via the World Trade Organization (WTO) to have India remove its non-tariff trade barriers for US poultry and related products.
CME: Cold Storage Supplies Higher than Last Year (23.04.2012)

US - USDA released a number of supply related reports on Friday and we will try to do our best to recap some of the highlights, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Air Products' Freshline at AMI Expo (23.04.2012)

US - Air Products' Freshline solutions is designed to help meat processors improve productivity, increase product yield, and lower costs while producing high-quality products, the company says.
No Choice at Free Range Egg Talks (25.04.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Consumer group Choice has been excluded from participating in egg industry talks over what can be labelled as free-range.
NPPC Responds to HSUS FTC Complaint (25.04.2012)

US - NPPC has learned that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, claiming that NPPC is �engaging in deceptive advertising related to animal well-being.�
EU Pig Prices: Still Only Little Movement in Markets (25.04.2012)

EU - There still is only little movement on the EU slaughter pig market. In almost all countries, the same scene is found: The quantities of pigs mature for slaughter fall far below last year�s figures.
Brazilian Pig Meat Prices Rise in Q1 of 2012 (25.04.2012)

GLOBAL - From January to March 2012, Brazil's fresh and frozen pork exports rose three per cent. 2011 beef exports increased by six per cent compared to the previous year.
UK Red Meat Production Down in Q1 of 2012 (25.04.2012)

UK - UK red meat and offal production January to March 2012 totalled 525,000 tonnes, four per cent lower compared to the first quarter of 2011.
Rosselkhoznador Uncovers Unsafe Food Imports (25.04.2012)

RUSSIA - Food safety tests by the Russian veterinary authority Rosselkhoznador identified 16 cases where harmful pathogens were found in food products being imported into the country between 5-18 April.
Call for EU-wide Fair Play in Grocery Chain (25.04.2012)

EU - A new report has backed up calls for an effective adjudicator to police the UK Groceries Supply Chain Code of Practice.
Chinese Farm Produce Prices Drop (25.04.2012)

CHINA - China's farm produce prices dropped for the week ending 22 April from the previous week, according to a report released Tuesday by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
Suguna Poultry to Diversify (25.04.2012)

TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd, a major maker of poultry and poultry-based products and the flagship company of the Coimbatore-based Suguna Group, plans to diversify into ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products. It is also planning to produce feeds for aqua, cattle and pets.
US Confirms BSE Case: Beef Products Still Safe (25.04.2012)

US - A fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been detected in a dairy cow in California, reports USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford.
BSE in the US - Is it Really a Concern? (25.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - Just as the US beef industry recovers from the effects of lean, finely textured beef (LFTB/ pink slime), more negativity hits the industry with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) confirmed in a US dairy cow, reports Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor.
CME: BSE Blow to Recovering Industry (25.04.2012)

US - Just as beef and pork markets were recovering from the demand effects of negative LFTB news stories, here comes another blow that could keep the negativity percolating a little bit longer, a new case of BSE, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Global Market for Coproducts is Changing (25.04.2012)

FRANCE - The global market for co-products is changing as the meat and poultry processing industry develops.
Plans for EU Sow Stall Ban in Disarray (27.04.2012)

EU - EU plans for a partial ban on sow stalls from 1 January 2013, which will free millions of pigs from a life of confinement, are in disarray with only 10 countries likely to be ready for the new rules and some not even able to provide statistics.
Salmonella Infection, but Not as We Know It (27.04.2012)

UK - BBSRC-funded researchers at Cambridge University have shed new light on a common food poisoning bug. Using real-time video microscopy, coupled with mathematical modelling, they have changed assumptions about Salmonella and how it infects human cells. The research was published in Interface.
Beef Sector has a Bright Future (27.04.2012)

UK - The new chairman of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Beef Group believes the future of the industry is bright and has vowed to work to make the beef sector more efficient and profitable.
USDA Assures Customers over BSE Case (27.04.2012)

US - The USDA and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue to assure consumers that existing safeguards protect food supply, after Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) was confirmed earlier in the week.
Brazilian Poultry Meat Exports Higher Than a Year Ago (27.04.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian exports of poultry meat totaled 974,100 tons, 4.42 per cent higher than the number recorded in the first quarter of 2011, according to the Brazilian Poultry Union (UBABEF).
Falling Global NDM/SMP Prices Prompt Request (27.04.2012)

US - The strain of falling global milk prices and bulging worldwide milk production prompted the Polish delegation to request that the European Union�s (EU) Agriculture and Fisheries Council consider reintroducing exports refunds at their monthly committee meeting, according to Thursday's Daily Dairy Report.
Dairy Crest to Reduce Non-Aligned Milk Price by 2ppl (27.04.2012)

UK - Dairy Crest has announced that it has had no alternative but to reduce the milk price it pays to around 575 of its farmers who don't supply either its retailer milk pools or its Davidstow contract, by 2ppl from 1 May 2012.
Party Chief Calls for Halt of US Beef Imports (27.04.2012)

SOUTH KOREA - Ruling party chief Park Geun-hye has said that South Korea should halt quarantine inspections of American beef until it is confirmed safe to consume, as criticism grew over the government's decision to continue imports despite a new mad cow case in the US.
Japan Remains Composed but Vigilant on US BSE (27.04.2012)

JAPAN - In the Japanese wholesale market this week interest in US beef was reportedly steady, with supermarkets and restaurants in Japan continuing to sell the US beef, despite the recent announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture of a positive BSE test, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Paraguayan Beef Exports Decline in March (27.04.2012)

PARAGUAY - Paraguayan beef exports during March fell eight per cent year-on-year, to 15,419 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Slightly Higher Revisions for Broiler Meat Production (27.04.2012)

MEXICO - Broiler meat production for 2012 has been revised to 2.9 million metric tonnes, up slightly compared to the previous year.
IFA Says Price Cuts Undermining Lamb Market (27.04.2012)

IRELAND - Severe lamb price cuts are undermining the market and eroding confidence in the sheep sector, according to IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman James Murphy.
Cherkizovo Launches New Bird Houses in Penza (27.04.2012)

RUSSIA - OJSC Cherkizovo Group, Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producer, announces the opening of new bird houses at the poultry breeding facility in its Penza cluster.
Senate Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill (27.04.2012)

US - The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts.
Does the Farm Bill Give Farmers What they Want? (27.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - The long and almost tortuous progress of the US 2012 Farm Bill appears to be reaching a conclusion as the Agriculture Committee passed the bipartisan proposals with a majority of 16-5, writes Chris Harris.
Obesity is a Long–Term Problem (30.04.2012)

ANALYSIS - Obesity is one of today's leading human health issues but it is a complex issue, often oversimplified in the media. At a meeting held at the University of Nottingham in the UK last week, Professor Mike Gibney of University College Dublin helped sort the facts from the fiction, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden.
Cow Pooling/Homekill Help Connect Public with Food (30.04.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - With �cow pooling� in the spotlight following TV One�s Sunday programme, Federated Farmers Rural Butchers believes it has a role to play in reconnecting the public to their food.
NDM/SMP the Bellwether for Milk Prices (30.04.2012)

US - Recent issues of the Daily Dairy Report have shined a light on nonfat dry milk (NDM) and skim milk powder (SMP) markets, according to Friday's Daily Dairy Report.
Pork Industry Promotes Trade Agreement with EU (30.04.2012)

CANADA - Pork industry leaders have participated in a series of events across the country to promote the importance of trade to the Canadian pork industry and to highlight the benefits of an ambitious Canada-European Union free trade deal.
100% MSC Certified Mussel Exports for Denmark (30.04.2012)

DENMARK - The Vilsund Blue Limfjord rope-grown mussel fishery has secured certification to the MSC standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. The Limfjord fishery�s achievements means 100 per cent of Danish mussel exports are now eligible to carry the internationally recognised, blue MSC ecolabel.
ASC Launches Accreditation for Pangasius (30.04.2012)

GLOBAL - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched its second standard into the market with the opening of its accreditation process for Pangasius.
Fiji's Poultry Industry Strives for Self-Sufficiency (30.04.2012)

FIJI - Fiji's poultry industry has been identified as an important industry because of its economic and social contribution to the development of the country's economy.
Woodhead Breaks 150p Barrier Despite Weak Euro (30.04.2012)

UK - Very much a curate's egg type of a day for pig sellers with reports of generally slack consumer demand for pigmeat coupled with a weak euro taking the sting out of recent price rises.
Pakistan Poultry Price Increase (30.04.2012)

PAKISTAN - The price of poultry products has gone up in wholesale and retail markets of Karachi at the rate of Rs 25 to Rs 30 kg in the wake of increasing demand and consumption of the commodity due to ongoing marriage season.
EC Declines Polish Request on Milk Pricing (02.05.2012)

EU - At the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Luxemburg last week, the Polish delegation briefed the ministers of theEuropean Commission (EC) on the consequences of the current situation for the market in milk and dairy products.
AMI EXPO - Meeting Helps Allay Fears over LFTB (02.05.2012)

US - In response to the recent intense media attention about lean finely textured beef (LFTB), American Meat Institute (AMI) hosedt a Lean Finely Textured Beef Summit at the AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition in Dallas.
Maintaining Welfare Standards in a Food Hungry World (02.05.2012)

UK - Discussing how we can maintain animal welfare standards whilst producing food for a growing human population was the theme of a paper presented by Professor Natalie Waran, Jeanne Marchig Professor of Animal Welfare, at the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Conference in Nottingham, writes Lucy Towers, TheMeatSite Newsdesk Assistant.
Top Global Honour for Regal Products (02.05.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand King Salmon has been awarded the top honour by the International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) at the annual Superior Taste Awards in Belgium � the first New Zealand company to achieve the award.
Mexican Yellowfin Tuna Earn MSC Certification (02.05.2012)

MEXICO - The Mexico Baja California pole and line yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) and skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) tuna fishery has been awarded MSC certification. The fishery, which operates in the Mexican Exclusive Economic Zone off the west coast of Baja California, was certified following independent assessment to the MSC standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries.
Global Dairy Trade Auction Results Mixed (02.05.2012)

GLOBAL - Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction results released today show price declines in almost every product category except Cheddar cheese and lactose, writes Mary Ledman, Sara Dorland, Sarina Sharp and Karen Endres on 1 May 2012.
Reducing GHG Emissions in Agriculture (02.05.2012)

IRELAND - A range of technologies can reduce the carbon footprint of Irish agriculture, but achieving reductions in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the sector will not be easy. This was a key finding in a newly released report produced by Teagasc and submitted to government.
Climate Clever Beef - Reducing GHG Emissions (02.05.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) supported Climate Clever Beef programme aims to build the profitability of beef enterprises and their resilience to changes in climate and markets.
Meat Starts 2012 Cheaper at Retail (02.05.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Retail prices for meat have started 2012 below last year�s levels, according to recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) pricing data.
EU Pig Prices: Prices Occur Only on the Spot (02.05.2012)

EU - The slaughter hog prices on the EU markets continue to show little movement, the trends are, however, not as uniform as in the past few weeks.
Profits Return for Chicken Sector (02.05.2012)

US - Amid all the hubbub over spring planting, finely textured beef, BSE and everything else, we have � apart from our comments about weekly and monthly production figures last week � devoted little time over the past few weeks to the poultry sector, writes Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
BRF Arranges Credit Facility (02.05.2012)

BRAZIL - Brasil Foods (BRF) has entered into a three�year US$500�million revolver credit facility.
Promotion Aimed at Driving Down Pork Prices (04.05.2012)

TAIWAN - The Council of Agriculture (COA) has launched a pork promotion campaign, with discounts of 20 per cent being offered on frozen products to help drive down the retail price of pork.
South Korean Buyers Visit US Following BSE (04.05.2012)

US - Following the announcement of a bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the US,a group of 14 meat buyers from a major Korean retailer and importer visited the US and met with the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Detecting Low-Level Exposure to Seafood Toxin (04.05.2012)

US - NOAA scientists and their colleagues have discovered a biological marker in the blood of laboratory zebrafish and marine mammals that shows when they have been repeatedly exposed to low levels of domoic acid, which is potentially toxic at high levels.
MSC Certification for Southern Blue Whiting Trawl Fishery (04.05.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Southern blue whiting trawl fishery has been certified as sustainable against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for a sustainable and well managed fishery, and its products can now bear the blue MSC ecolabel.
Brazilian Beef Consumption on the Rise (04.05.2012)

BRAZIL - Brazilian beef consumption over the past decade has steadily increased, coinciding with a sustained increase in average incomes. Since 2001, Brazilian beef consumption per head has increased from 35 kg/head to 41.5 kg/head in 2011, according to figures released by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
Origin Labelling Approved for Unpackaged Meat (04.05.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved a proposal to extend country of origin labelling to unpackaged beef, sheep and chicken meat.
CME: No Damage Done from BSE Case (04.05.2012)

US - The US beef sector finally received some good news � perhaps better stated as �did not receive any more bad news� � on Thursday as USDA�s weekly export data indicated no immediate export damage from last month�s discovery of a fourth BSE-infected cow in the US, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Danish Crown Builds New Slaughterhouse (04.05.2012)

DENMARK - Following a comprehensive 12-month analysis, Danish Crown's Board of Directors has approved the final plans for the construction of a new cattle slaughterhouse.
Avoid Slimy Brown Gills in Post- Harvest Fish (04.05.2012)

GLOBAL - SmartAqua gives tips on hows to avoid slimy brown gills in post-harvest fish.
Guidance on the Moratorium on Desinewed Meat (04.05.2012)

UK - The Food Standards Agency has published guidance to help meat processors comply with the moratorium on the production of 'desinewed meat' (DSM) from cattle, sheep and goat bones, which applies from 28 April 2012.
Garlic better than Antibiotics at Fighting Illness (04.05.2012)

US - Researchers at Washington State University have found that a compound in garlic is 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, one of the most common causes of intestinal illness. Their work was recently published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
USDA’s WASDE Report To Incorporate Changes (04.05.2012)

US - The 10 May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which will be released at 8:30 am, will present USDA�s initial assessment of US and world crop supply and demand prospects and US prices for the 2012/13 marketing year. It will also present the first calendar-year 2013 projections of US livestock, poultry, and dairy products.
Reduced Seafood Exports in April (04.05.2012)

NORWAY - Norway exported seafood worth NOK 3.7 billion in April. There is a decline of 501 million or 12 per cent compared with April 2011. So far this year, seafood exports 16.8 billion, a decline of 1.1 billion or six per cent compared to same period last year.
Canada-Japan Partnership to Increase Pork Exports (04.05.2012)

CANADA - ttawa Canadian Pork Council�s Chair, Jean-Guy Vincent and Canada Pork International�s President, Jacques Pomerleau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade this morning as witnesses to the committee�s study on a comprehensive and high level economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan.
Canadian Pork Producers Fight for Open Border (04.05.2012)

CANADA - The WTO Appelate Body has completed its hearing on the United States appeal of it loss of the WTO dispute panel on its Country of Origin Labeling regime (COOL) as it applies to imported livestock, specifically Canadian hogs and beef cattle.
CTB New Long Term Owner of Meyn (07.05.2012)

NETHERLANDS - CTB, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Meyn Holding. B.V., a parent company to Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., the global leading poultry processing equipment company, from Altor 2003 Fund.
Farmers Fear EU Law Could Harm Pork Industry (07.05.2012)

EU - Pig numbers in the European Union could fall by as much as 10 per cent and the price of pork could rise substantially when tougher animal welfare regulations come into force next year.
BMA Provides Cheaper Eggs (07.05.2012)

THILAND - In a move to ease the rising cost of living, Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said Friday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration would be selling eggs at Bt2.50 this Thursday and Friday and then again from 14 to 18 May.
Food Prices Ease But Stay High (07.05.2012)

GLOBAL - Global food prices measured by the FAO Food Price Index fell three points or 1.4 per cent from March to April 2012 but seem to have stabilized at a relatively high level of 214 points, FAO said last week.
Hard Times Ahead for Russian Pig Keepers (07.05.2012)

RUSSIA - To achieve its pig production target of 4.53m tonnes liveweight by 2020 the Russian government is planning to invest around £3 billion in production and processing.
New-look Website for Scotch Beef and Lamb (07.05.2012)

SCOTLAND, UK - The on-line home of Scotch Beef and Lamb has been upgraded by Quality Meat Scotland with the launch this week of a fresh new look with added functionality and better social media features.
Increasing Production Increases Market Competition (11.05.2012)

GLOBAL - Driven exclusively by gains in poultry and pig meat production, global meat output is set to expand by nearly two per cent to 302 million tonnes in 2012.
Pork Market Forecast to Soften (11.05.2012)

GLOBAL - Rabobank expects a stable, slightly pressured pig prices worldwide in the second quarter of this year, with a modest recovery in the second half of 2012.
OUTLOOK CONFERENCE: Conference Examines Future of UK Red Meat, Dairy Sectors (11.05.2012)

ANALYSIS � There are some signs of improvement in the UK economy, according to an agricultural economics specialist speaking at the UK Outlook Conference for the red meat and dairy sectors last week, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden. The general lack of confidence is affecting consumers� purchasing decisions so what can producers do to meet these challenges?
Pork & Chicken Producers Assure Steady Supply (11.05.2012)

PHILIPPINES - Hog and chicken raisers in the Philippines report there is no shortage in the supply of pork meat, saying even the Department of Agriculture and Palace earlier claimed that there is enough supply of pigs and chicken for local markets.
NFU Encourages Judicious Use of Antibiotics (11.05.2012)

US - National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule backed the therapeutic use of antibiotics in animal agriculture earlier this week, in a presentation at a national stakeholder meeting hosted by the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Washington, D.C.
Beef Consumption in Japan up Nine Per Cent (11.05.2012)

JAPAN - In the Japanese market this week, the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation released beef consumption figures for March � which showed a nine per cent year-on-year increase, to 74,309 tonnes (boneless equivalent), reports Meat and Livestock Australia.
Checkoff Celebrates 25 Years of Quality Assurance (11.05.2012)

US - The beef industry is celebrating 25 years of commitment to checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programmes by releasing a highlight video.
Sustainability Award for Kelly Turkeys (11.05.2012)

UK - The health and welfare standards of Kelly Turkeys won an accolade in the 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards presented at the London Haymarket Hotel.
Danish Crown Planning to Adjust Capacity (11.05.2012)

DENMARK - The Pork Producer Committee in Danish Crown has recommended that the slaughterhouse in Esbjerg be closed at the end of August this year.
Pork Exports Post Strong Growth; Beef Results Mixed (11.05.2012)

US - US pork exports finished the first quarter eight per cent higher in volume (598,058 metric tons) and 20 per cent higher in value ($1.66 billion) than last year�s record pace, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Welsh Slaughterhouse in Administration (11.05.2012)

UK - Caernarfon meat processing companies Sher Halal Foods Limited and United Halal Foods Limited have called in the administrators.
Zhongpin Considers Going Private (11.05.2012)

CHINA - Chinese meat and food procesor Zhongpin has appointed Barclays Bank as its independent financial advisor. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has been retained as the legal counsel to the special committee of the Company's board of directors.
Colombia to Start Exporting Meat to China (14.05.2012)

COLOMBIA - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Colombia, Juan Camilo Restrepo Salazar, said the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement signed with the Government of China has opened possibilities for exports of agricultural products and livestock, including meat and poultry.
Slight Drop in Chinese Farm Produce Prices (14.05.2012)

CHINA - The prices of major farm produce monitored by MOFCOM saw a slight drop during teh week of 30 April - 6 May and that of materials for production fell in three consecutive weeks.
Negative Spring, Summer Pork Profitability Projected (14.05.2012)

CANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri blames a combination of milder weather which has resulted in increased pork production and softer domestic and export demand for pork for a dip in hog prices this spring which has pushed profitability back into the red, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Records Fall for Q1 Exports of Chicken,Turkey Meat (14.05.2012)

US - Exports of US poultry for the first quarter of 2012 set year-on-year records in both quantity and value, according to trade data released by the Foreign Agricultural Service.
NFU Heralds Landmark Adjudicator Bill (14.05.2012)

UK - News that third parties will be able to take complaints from suppliers to the newly created Groceries Code Adjudicator will bring huge relief to the farmers and growers supplying into the large retailers, the NFU said.
Smithfield Foods Named to FORTUNE 500 Ranking (14.05.2012)

US - FORTUNE magazine announced that it has ranked Smithfield Foods among America's 500 largest corporations for 2012.
Poultry Contributes to Meat Production Growth (14.05.2012)

RUSSIA - According to preliminary data from Rosstat for the first quarter of 2012, Russian farms of all categories produced almost 2,499 tonnes of meat - 8.1 per cent more than that over the same period last year.
Measuring Footprint of Irish Beef Processing (14.05.2012)

IRELAND - Bord Bia has developed a footprint model to assess the greenhouse gas emissions released from the processing of beef, according to Jim O�Toole, Director Meat and Livestock Division, Bord Bia � Irish Food Board.
Russian Could Ban Brazilian Meat (14.05.2012)

RUSSIA - According to Russia�s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor), all meat imports from Brazil could soon be banned due to poor monitoring of quality compliance, writes Peter Duggan, Strategic Information Services, Bord Bia - Irish Food Board.
India Fails to Lift Restrictions on US Poultry (14.05.2012)

US - US Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the US has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) establish a dispute settlement panel to decide US claims regarding the government of India�s restrictions on imports of various US agricultural products, including poultry meat and chicken eggs.
Is Ethanol Production Linked to Antibiotic Resistance? (14.05.2012)

US - Two US congrtessmen have written to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ask what the agency is doing to ensure appropriate use of antibiotics in food-animal production.
Myths about Enzymes in Meat Products Challenged (14.05.2012)

US - Meat manufacturers and experts have set the record straight on the uses of transglutaminase (TG) and beef fibrin, which have been inappropriately referred to in the media as �meat glue�.
CME: Continued Strong Growth in US Pork Shipments (14.05.2012)

US - Headlines about US beef and pork exports in March highlighted the continued strong growth in US pork shipments. while also noting the 20 per cent pullback in US beef exports compared to the previous year, write Steve Meyers and Len Steiner.
Tianli Reports Sales for Q1 Increased 32 Per Cent (16.05.2012)

CHINA - Tianli Agritech, Inc., a leading producer of breeder and market hogs, and retailer of pork products, headquartered in Wuhan City, China, announced that sales for the first quarter of 2012 increased 32 per cent, with breeder hog sales declining 17 per cent and market hog sales increasing by 34 per cent.
How has China Influenced Global Meat Trends? (16.05.2012)

CHINA - The sharp increase in Chinese per capita meat consumption over the past few decades is largely the result of increased pigmeat consumption.
Government Intervenes in Fall of Pig Prices (16.05.2012)

CHINA - The government announced on Monday it will intervene to stop pork prices plunging excessively and shield pig farmers from market volatility.
Beef Products Inc Axes More Jobs (16.05.2012)

US - The producer of lean finely textured beef is to cut a further 86 jobs.
Thailand Bites into Brazilian Chicken Exports (16.05.2012)

THAILAND - Thailand looks set to return to a leading position in the global poultry market after the EU announced that it will end restrictions on imports of raw poultry meat from Thailand on 1 July 2012.
2.7 Billion New Consumers for Dairy Industry (16.05.2012)

GLOBAL - New research from Tetra Pak has identified 2.7 billion low-income consumers in developing countries as the dairy industry�s next big growth opportunity due to an expected rise in prosperity, purchasing power and desire for packaged liquid dairy products (LDP).
Mexican Chicken and Food Prices to Increase (16.05.2012)

US - Retail chicken prices in Mexico will rise by 22.4 per cent, the meat Consumer Price Index (CPI) will jump 7.2 per cent and the food CPI by 1.9 per cent, should the Mexican government implement duties on US chicken leg quarter imports, according to a study that assessed the likely impact of the duties on prices and inflation levels in Mexico, conducted by Dermot Hayes, PhD, Professor of Economics and Finance at Iowa State University.
Japan Pork Imports Rise; EU Cow Prices Up (16.05.2012)

GLOBAL - The cow market in the EU has remained firm so far in 2012 and prices have moved up steadily from July last year. Total fresh and frozen imports of pork into Japan in the first quarter of 2012 were up six per cent compared with the previous year.
CME: Lower Pork Prices Needed for Volume Movement (16.05.2012)

US - One of the arguments for the continued weakness in the pork market has been that prices at the consumer level have not adjusted quickly enough to clear the market, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Saudi Bans US Beef Exports (16.05.2012)

SAUDIA ARABIA - Saudi Arabia has banned the imports of US beef as of April 19.
Pig & Poultry Fair Visitors Told to Innovate to Unlock Potential (16.05.2012)

UK - Producers who pay more attention to market demands and seek ways innovate will be able to ride out the challenges and unlock the potential of the pig, poultry meat and egg sectors, visitors to the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair have been told.
Avoid Misuse of Religious Exemptions to Stunning (16.05.2012)

EU - At the Agriculture and Fisheries Council this week, the Swedish delegation briefed the Council on the enforcement of the general requirement to stun animals before slaughter.
Call to Amend COOL to Comply with Trade Obligations (18.05.2012)

CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is hoping the US will make the changes to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling needed to bring it into compliance with its international trade obligations, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Markets Opening for British Beef and Lamb (18.05.2012)

UK - The British beef and lamb markets are looking forward to a more optimistic future, writes Chris Harris.
EU to Lift Ban on Thai Poultry Meat Imports (18.05.2012)

EU - On 3 April 2012, the EU supported the European Commission's draft proposal to lift its ban on raw chicken imports from Thailand with effect from 1 July 2012.
Denny’s Moves to End Pig Crates (18.05.2012)

US - Denny�s announced that it will work with its suppliers to eliminate the practice of confining pigs in gestation crates for its bacon, sausage, and other pork products.
Mandatory Welfare Training for Abattoirs (18.05.2012)

AUSTRALIA - The New South Wales Government has announced a tough new animal welfare package to lift animal welfare standards in all domestic abattoirs.
Govt Likely to Act to Stabilize Pork Costs (18.05.2012)

CHINA - China's pork prices continued to fall this week, leading to widespread losses for the industry and prompting the government to take measures to prevent the prices from fluctuating greatly during the next few months.
Quick Action by US on Mandatory COOL Unlikely (18.05.2012)

US - The president of Paragon Economics suggests, in the event a WTO ruling declaring US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling a violation of the United States' international trade obligations is upheld, legislative changes will probably be needed to bring the law into compliance, Bruce Cochrane writes.
RSPCA Calls for Ban on Slaughter Boxes (18.05.2012)

AUSTRALIA - RSPCA Australia has called on the Australian government to stop the use of all Mark 4 slaughter boxes that facilitate the slaughter of fully conscious animals as part of live export supply chains while it reviews their operation.
Silver Fern Farms Joins PGP Application (18.05.2012)

NEW ZEALAND - Silver Fern Farms has joined existing partners in the Primary Growth Partnership application led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and a consortium of commercial companies.
A$70m Research Grants for Australian Agriculture (18.05.2012)

AUSTRALIA - Over 100 research and demonstration projects across the country will share in $72.5 million as part of the Gillard Government�s first round of Filling the Research Gap and Action on the Ground grants.
Meat Processors Could be Forced to Close (18.05.2012)

INDONESIA - Meat processing companies in Indonesia could be forced to close because of lack of supplies, according to the National Meat Processors' Association (Nampa).
Q1 Retail Pork Prices Higher Than a Year Ago (18.05.2012)

US - In the first quarter of 2012, retail pork prices rose 6 per cent compared to the same period last year. Prices finished at $3.49 per pound, and is known to be the highest first quarter retail price on record.
HSUS Files Complaint Against Tyson; Tyson Responds (18.05.2012)

US - The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal complaint with the US Securities Exchange Commission asserting that Tyson Foods, Inc., the world�s second-largest meat producer, is making deceptive public statements related to animal welfare.
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: BPEX Optimistic about the UK Pig Industry (18.05.2012)

UK - Despite continuing high feed prices, the prospects for the UK pig industry are definitely improving, according to BPEX Director, Mick Sloyan, speaking at a press conference at the British Pig & Poultry Fair this week. Senior editor, Jackie Linden, reports.
Denmark Halts Pig Exports to Russia (18.05.2012)

RUSSIA - The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has launched an immediate investigation into the causes of deaths in a consignment of export breeding pigs to Russia.
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