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Seven Key ‘Risk Drivers’ Pork Players Should Watch
Business today moves at a high rate of speed. Fittingly, so did the detailed analysis of Richard Shanks, national managing director for Aon Risk Solutions – a top risk advisor to many of the world's leading companies – who downloaded a wealth of thoughts...
Business today moves at a high rate of speed. Fittingly, so did the detailed analysis of Richard Shanks, national managing director for Aon Risk Solutions – a top risk advisor to many of the world's leading companies – who downloaded a wealth of thoughts...
Technology, ‘Fighting the Fringe’ is Key to Pork Industry Progress
The pork industry needs to fight against ‘the fringe one per cent’ and champion technology to create a more prosperous industry and – more important – a better and more sustainable world, Jeff Simmons, President of Elanco Animal Health, told the...
The pork industry needs to fight against ‘the fringe one per cent’ and champion technology to create a more prosperous industry and – more important – a better and more sustainable world, Jeff Simmons, President of Elanco Animal Health, told the...
Manipulable Materials for Pigs: Environment Enrichment Tools
The UK Red Tractor Assurance Scheme standards for manipulable material have been amended and come into force on 1 April 2010.
The UK Red Tractor Assurance Scheme standards for manipulable material have been amended and come into force on 1 April 2010.
Clear Slap Marking – a Step to Accurate Traceability
If a meat production and processing operation is to institute a traceability system, it needs to be accurate, efficient and comprehensive, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
If a meat production and processing operation is to institute a traceability system, it needs to be accurate, efficient and comprehensive, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Antimicrobial Resistance – Veterinary and Public Health Concerns in Europe
Radical reforms of antimicrobial use in livestock are being contemplated for political reasons, according to David Burch of Octagon Services Ltd.
Radical reforms of antimicrobial use in livestock are being contemplated for political reasons, according to David Burch of Octagon Services Ltd.
ARS Provides Nutrient Data for the New Year
Data on the nutrient content of beef and pork from the USDA ARS to support food producers and retailers, now that nutrition information is now required on meat and poultry product labels in the US.
Data on the nutrient content of beef and pork from the USDA ARS to support food producers and retailers, now that nutrition information is now required on meat and poultry product labels in the US.
Building Trust through Quality Assurance
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Canada-South Korea Free Trade Agreement
The free trade between Canada and South Korea was formally launched in July 2005 but has gone largely nowhere since then despite several high-level meetings between the leaders, such as a November meeting in 2010 on the fringes of the G-20 in Seoul and...
The free trade between Canada and South Korea was formally launched in July 2005 but has gone largely nowhere since then despite several high-level meetings between the leaders, such as a November meeting in 2010 on the fringes of the G-20 in Seoul and...
Pork CRC Highlights Human Health Advantages of Pork
Pork CRC has made a significant contribution towards demonstrating the natural human health advantages of pork and using these to boost consumption.
Pork CRC has made a significant contribution towards demonstrating the natural human health advantages of pork and using these to boost consumption.
NIAA Conference Addresses Disconnect Between Consumers and Animal Agriculture
The annual meeting of the US National Institute for Animal Agriculture discussed how to reconnect consumers with agriculture and food production. The Swine Committee heard about a range of topics from estimating the industry's carbon footprint and the...
The annual meeting of the US National Institute for Animal Agriculture discussed how to reconnect consumers with agriculture and food production. The Swine Committee heard about a range of topics from estimating the industry's carbon footprint and the...
Managing Social Media to Influence Public Opinion
There are big opportunities to use social media to influence public opinion, but like any other opportunity it works best if it is managed properly. That was the core message that Lilian Schaer of Agri-Food Projects Services had for a breakout session...
There are big opportunities to use social media to influence public opinion, but like any other opportunity it works best if it is managed properly. That was the core message that Lilian Schaer of Agri-Food Projects Services had for a breakout session...
Raporal Makes Tastier Pork
Every day, four trucks leave from the Raporal factory, on the outskirts of Montijo in Portugal to the warehouses of Jerónimo Martins (JM).
Every day, four trucks leave from the Raporal factory, on the outskirts of Montijo in Portugal to the warehouses of Jerónimo Martins (JM).
Chef's Key Strategies to Capture Consumer Mind-Set
Brad Smoliak gave delegates to the 2011 Banff Pork Seminar a taste of his energetic, fun and passionate outlook, and what the industry can do to capture the consumer mind-set in a presentation entitled 'Getting Pork on the Consumer's Plate'.
Brad Smoliak gave delegates to the 2011 Banff Pork Seminar a taste of his energetic, fun and passionate outlook, and what the industry can do to capture the consumer mind-set in a presentation entitled 'Getting Pork on the Consumer's Plate'.
France Predicts Fewer Pig Holdings This Spring
"There will be 10 to 15 per cent fewer pig holdings in France by the end of March," predicts the president of the French pig producers' federation the Fédération Nationale Porcine (FNP), Jean-Michel Serres, reports Peter Crosskey.
"There will be 10 to 15 per cent fewer pig holdings in France by the end of March," predicts the president of the French pig producers' federation the Fédération Nationale Porcine (FNP), Jean-Michel Serres, reports Peter Crosskey.
Checklist of Value-Added Opportunities for Pork Products
Value-added strategies of leading retail, food service and meat industry entities will dominate the animal protein market for years to come. With a shift from a commodity driven market to a consumer driven one, it will become more important to understand...
Value-added strategies of leading retail, food service and meat industry entities will dominate the animal protein market for years to come. With a shift from a commodity driven market to a consumer driven one, it will become more important to understand...
Winning Marketing Strategies and the 'Stigma Effect'
Does labelling some pork devalue the pork next to it? What are the big drivers in pork purchase? How segmented are the meat markets? These were a few among many questions tackled by panelists at the end of a Banff Pork Seminar 2011 break-out section on...
Does labelling some pork devalue the pork next to it? What are the big drivers in pork purchase? How segmented are the meat markets? These were a few among many questions tackled by panelists at the end of a Banff Pork Seminar 2011 break-out section on...
Use of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Food Animals, Foods and Humans in Denmark
According to the latest report, DANMAP 2009, there was a 10 per cent increase in the consumption of antibiotics by Danish farm animals between 2008 and 2009, with most of the increase accounted for by a the pig industry and more antimicrobial agents commonly...
According to the latest report, DANMAP 2009, there was a 10 per cent increase in the consumption of antibiotics by Danish farm animals between 2008 and 2009, with most of the increase accounted for by a the pig industry and more antimicrobial agents commonly...
Opportunities for Offal
Consumption of offal in the UK rose by 67 per cent between 2003 and 2008 and was valued at £62 million, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Consumption of offal in the UK rose by 67 per cent between 2003 and 2008 and was valued at £62 million, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Profitability Creates Excitement at World Pork Expo
Pork producers had a little spring in their step as they walked the Iowa State Fairgrounds last week. More than 20,000 producers and 400 exhibitors celebrated the pork industry’s return to profitability during the 2010 World Pork Expo in Des Moines,...
Pork producers had a little spring in their step as they walked the Iowa State Fairgrounds last week. More than 20,000 producers and 400 exhibitors celebrated the pork industry’s return to profitability during the 2010 World Pork Expo in Des Moines,...
Nutritional Value of Flaxseed for Swine and its Effects on Carcass Fatty Acid Profile
Flaxseed meal is a novel protein source that can be incorporated into pig diets, according to L. Eastwood and Dr D. Beaulieu in the latest Centred on Swine from the Prairie Swine Research Centre. A high-quality extruded product fed at up to 15...
Flaxseed meal is a novel protein source that can be incorporated into pig diets, according to L. Eastwood and Dr D. Beaulieu in the latest Centred on Swine from the Prairie Swine Research Centre. A high-quality extruded product fed at up to 15...
Conference Looks Back to the Future
BPEX hosted a successful conference recently entitled 'Back to the Future'. In this article, Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite, selects the highlights of two presentations on the Danish pig industry, focussing on the product and on current areas of...
BPEX hosted a successful conference recently entitled 'Back to the Future'. In this article, Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite, selects the highlights of two presentations on the Danish pig industry, focussing on the product and on current areas of...
Poultry and Pig Sectors in Argentina: Husbandry Practice and Animal Welfare
Following a study of pig and poultry producers in Argentina, there seems to be considerable scope for farmers to raise the welfare standards – particularly for sows and laying hens, according to a new report from the Agricultural Economics Research...
Following a study of pig and poultry producers in Argentina, there seems to be considerable scope for farmers to raise the welfare standards – particularly for sows and laying hens, according to a new report from the Agricultural Economics Research...
What Does 'Local' Mean for Pork?
In surveys, consumers seem to be confused over the definition of 'local' but Professor Goddard said at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar that whatever the definition, there is growing demand for local produce, including pig meat.
In surveys, consumers seem to be confused over the definition of 'local' but Professor Goddard said at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar that whatever the definition, there is growing demand for local produce, including pig meat.
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