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Friday, May 25, 2012
Pressure on VION's Profits in 2011NETHERLANDS - Food producer VION Food Group achieved a sven per cent increase in total turnover to €9.5 billion in 2011, but there was heavy pressure on its results.
New Livestock Tax Rules in Budget 2012NEW ZEALAND - Federated Farmers believes tighter tax rules around livestock valuations have been well-signalled.
Global Meat Production Forecast to ExpandGLOBAL - Global meat production is set to expand by almost two per cent in 2012, according to the FAO's Food Outlook report for May 2012.
Tunisian Feed Production Leaps ForwardTUNISIA - Tunisia’s cereal production for the 2011/2012 season is projected to exceed 2.5 million MT, about eight per cent larger than production in the previous year, and about 50 per cent higher than...
Cherkizovo Reports Excellent Performance in Q1RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group reports a 26 per cent increase in gross margins in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 21 per cent in the first quarter of 2011.
International Animal Welfare Systems AdoptedGLOBAL - At the World Organisation for Animal Health's (OIE) 80th General Session, OIE Delegates adopted new guiding principles on animal welfare relating to livestock production systems and a new chapter...
Ukrainian Pork Production UpGLOBAL - Finally, the first shipments of British pork to China are leaving. This is a major breakthrough that will be welcomed by producers and processors alike.
France, Romania Adjust Pig PopulationsANALYSIS - The figures for the pig counts in December 2011 have been revised by France and Romania, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Action Taken over Animal Welfare IssuesANALYSIS - Animal welfare issues have risen to the the top of the agenda over the last few weeks as new welfare regulations are staring to be imposed in Australia and as more and more organisations in...
China Authorises Pork Imports from BrazilBRAZIL - Another Brazilian slaughterhouse has been authorised to export pork to China. The decision was announced to a unit located in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais.
Hormel Second Quarter Earnings UpUS - Hormel Foods has reported net earnings of $127.9 million for the second quarter of the 2012 financial year, up 17 per cent from net earnings of $109.6 million a year earlier.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
USDA Launches Web-Based Label Approval SystemUS - The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has launched a new web-based label approval system aimed at streamlining the agency’s review process for meat,...
CME: Little to No Good News for Meat SectorsUS - USDA’S monthly Cold Storage report was released today and it contained little good news for the meat and poultry businesses and was particularly ugly for the pork sector, write Steve...
Pork Producers Accept Welfare ChangesTASMANIA, AUSTRALIA - After five years of policy changes, Tasmanian pork producers say they now have the surety they need.
Team RT Takes Gold for UK FarmingUK - In April, Team Red Tractor covered 2,500 miles, three nations and six farming sectors in a five day campaign to educate school children about how Red Tractor farmers are gearing up to feed 20 million...
Pork Prices Stay High Despite Govt Fuel Freeze THAILAND - Government attempts to keep down fuel prices are not helping reduce the cost of farm products, according to vendors at a downtown fresh food market.
Pork Producers Ask, What Happened?US - There is an old saying that, “Life is what actually happens when you’re planning on something else!” That adage is playing out for pork producers this spring. The spring hog price rally has...
Pork Price Continue to Drop Despite Govt InterventionCHINA - China's pork prices continued to fall by one per cent last week despite the government's move to purchase frozen pork from the market in order to boost national reserves, the Ministry of Commerce...
M-COOL Affects US Producers Buying Canadian PigsCANADA & US - The president of Paragon Economics says Mandatory US Country of Origin Labelling has taken its greatest toll on US pork producers who have typically relied on imported Canadian weanling and...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Urgent Action Required on Falling Food ProductivityUS - In advance of the G8 summit, Elanco president Jeff Simmons warns global leaders that food productivity is not keeping pace with food demand now and in the immediate future.
EU Pig Prices: Friendly Atmosphere in EU MarketsEU - The atmosphere has brightened a lot in the European slaughter markets.
UK Farmers Enjoy Boom as Economy SuffersUK - If there's one green shoot that continues to grow and has the potential to help kick-start Britain’s economic recovery then it's farming, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Monday, May 21, 2012
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: Opportunities and Challenges for British Products in the Food Service SectorUK - British pork, chicken and eggs are enjoying growing demand from food service, a sector whose potential is often overlooked. However, it was the subject of the headline debate at the British Pig &...
Cranswick Turns the CornerUK - Pig meat processor and food producer Cranswick has announced a strong recovery in the second half of the year following challenges in the first half.
Sustainable Livestock at Committee on AgricultureGLOBAL - This week FAO will open a week of meetings among member countries that make up the organisation’s Committee on Agriculture, one of its governing bodies, to lay out the priorities and direction...
Ter Beke Increases TurnoverBELGIUM - In the first quarter of 2012 Belgian meat and food processor, Ter Beke, saw an increase in turnover compared to the same period in 2011.
China, US Companies in Joint Biofuel VentureCHINA & US - Chinese egg producer Beijing DQY Agriculture Technology Co Ltd has teamed up with American meat supplier Smithfield Foods Inc to set up a $1.8 billion biofuel plant company in the United ...
Roser Automatic Tray StorageGERMANY - Adfood Group brand company ROSER has launched its automatic transport and storage system for individual trays through 2D system lineal robots.
Brydock Pig Farm Wins Health and Welfare AwardUK - VION UK's Brydock Pig Farming operation was named overall winner of the Health & Welfare Award at the 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards.
AWI Accuses USDA of Conning ConsumersUS - The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) requested a USDA Inspector General audit of the USDA Process Verified Program, which certifies some products as "humanely raised". According to the institute, the...
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