Burrangong Meat Closes Plant
AUSTRALIA - The New South Wales town of Young is reeling from the news that Burrangong Meat Processors has closed its slaughterhouse there.

Abattoir Closure Leaves Pork Producers in the Lurch
AUSTRALIA - Pork producers in south-west New South Wales (NSW) are scrambling to find new abattoirs to slaughter their pigs following the closure of Young's meatworks.

Free Range Pork Demand Prompts WA Piggery Deal
AUSTRALIA - The Craig Mostyn Group has purchased the West Australian Great Southern Pig Company from the Paspaley Group.

Sweet Smell of Success for Boars
AUSTRALIA - Pork CRC-supported fourth-year animal science honours student at Western Australia's Murdoch University, Amy Lealiifano, has found that vaccinating boars for the second time with Improvac close...

Ractopamine Improves Growth and Leanness in Males
AUSTRALIA - Ractopamine improved growth performance in entire and immunocastrated male pigs without affecting meat quality, according to researchers based in Western Australia.

Pork CRC Publishes Annual Report
AUSTRALIA - Pork CRC has published its Annual Report 08/09.

Ridley Poised to Make Acquisitions
AUSTRALIA - Feed company, Ridley Corporation, has posted a net loss of almost 40 million Australian dollars (AUD) but says it is on the look-out for further acquisitions.

Report Published on Meat, Fish Retailing in Australia
AUSTRALIA - A new report entitled Meat Fish and Poultry Retailing in Australia provides the current and historical performance of the meat, fish and poultry trading in Australia industry.

Bartter Expands its Range to Pork and Beef
AUSTRALIA - Following a recent failed bid by Baiada to acquire the company, Bartter is expanding its Steggles brand into beef and pork products for the first time.

Australia Forecasts an Organic Future
AUSTRALIA - From delectable dairy to chemical free meat, IBISWorld market researchers have predicted Australians will turn towards organic and biodynamic with renewed energy in the years ahead.

Woolworths Supports Aussie Pork Farmers
AUSTRALIA - Woolworths has come out in support of Australian pork farmers by adding the Australian Grown kangaroo logo to all fresh pork packaged for sale on supermarket shelves. This logo will...

Hans Enters Voluntary Administration
AUSTRALIA - Hans, one of Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturers, has entered voluntary administration but the business will continue operating while a buyer is sought.

Meat Processing Jobs Safe at the Moment
AUSTRALIA - A Kingaroy meat processor in southern Queensland will continue operating, despite its owner going into voluntary administration.

ALFA in Support of Ethanol Research Grants
AUSTRALIA - The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has welcomed the Federal Government launch of its $15million research grants program for second generation biofuels research.

New processing line for PPC Linley Valley Fresh
AUSTRALIA - Meat processor PPC Linley Valley Fresh has officially opened its new $4 million pork boning line at its Wooroloo plant in Western Australia.

Australia Launches Red Meat Processing Sector Environmental Guidelines
AUSTRALIA - The red meat processing industry has achieved a major milestone in environmental management through the official launch today of its Environmental Best Practice Guidelines by Federal Agriculture,...

Oz Opens Doors To British Pork
UK - The doors to a new big market have been open to British pig producers with approval to export to Australia.