Industry & Markets

Infographic: H7N9 outbreak

22-May-2013 - The outbreak of H7N9 bird flu in China has left 36 dead and caused considerable damage to the local poultry industry. This infographic from Globalmeatnews.com shows the latest statistics on the harm done to human health and the industry.

India subsidises broiler rearing

22-May-2013 - The government of Uttar Pradesh state in India has introduced an ambitious scheme to incentivise the rearing of millions of broiler chickens.

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North Korea culls birds to prevent flu spreading

22-May-2013 - North Korea has culled more than 100,000 birds in a bid to prevent bird flu from spreading, according to the country’s state media.

UK forum to look at global beef and lamb trends

22-May-2013 - Trends in the global beef and lamb sectors will be highlighted at an industry forum arranged by the UK red meat levy board Eblex in June.

US food and agri bodies call for FTA with EU

22-May-2013 - Food and agricultural organisations in the US are urging the Obama administration to negotiate a “comprehensive” free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union.

Emissions claims too simplistic on meat, politicians claim

21-May-2013 - A lack of robust scientific measurement of livestock emissions means the "eat less meat to save the planet" claim lacks credibility, UK politicians have claimed.

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Pork expo to offer insight

21-May-2013 - The global pork industry is being offered the chance to gain some valuable insight as the date approaches for the World Pork Expo, held in Des Moines, Iowa, US, on June 5-7.

Schmallenberg vaccine due in UK this summer

21-May-2013 - A vaccine to tackle the problems of the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) is due to become available to UK farmers this summer, to protect sheep and cattle from the complications caused.

UK pork producer in good growth despite challenges

21-May-2013 - UK-based pork producer Cranswick is showing good growth in a challenging grocery market, with profits before tax (PBT) of £49.3m, according to assets management company Investec.

Lamb producers face uncertain period

20-May-2013 - The UK sheep market is going through an uncertain period as retailers are considering switching to new-season products or staying with old-season hoggs.

Northern Irish meat industry targets dramatic growth

20-May-2013 - Meat firms in Northern Ireland are setting up for major growth this decade, a recently published agri-food strategy has shown.

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Slowdown in China’s bird flu infections

20-May-2013 - There are no new laboratory cases of humans infected with avian influenza A(H7N9) in China, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest update. However, four more deaths have been reported

China strengthens poultry test for H7N9 upon scientists’ findings

20-May-2013 - China’s ministry of agriculture has promised to strengthen and improve its monitoring of poultry farms nationwide.

Brazil pork exports plummet

17-May-2013 - Brazil’s pork exports plummeted last month, with an increase in trade in some markets offset by the Ukrainian ban on Brazilian pork, according to the Brazilian Pork Industry and Exporter Association (ABIPECS).

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UK red meat industry in Hong Kong

17-May-2013 - The UK’s red meat industry has taken part in a mission to Hong Kong to exhibit at food and hospitality tradeshow HOFEX.

UK industry defends pig carcase inspection reform

17-May-2013 - Industry leaders in the UK have denied claims that abscesses and tumours could make it into pork products if Brussels relaxes pig inspection rules next week.

Australian MPs urged to act over live export

17-May-2013 - An Australian animal welfare group has called for the heads of the country’s political parties to give a personal guarantee there will be no more cruelty in the live export trade.

EU bodies reveal continued antimicrobial resistance in meat

16-May-2013 - A third report carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has shown that bacteria in meat continues to show resistance to antimicrobials.

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Australian investigation uncovers live export breach

16-May-2013 - An Australian government investigation into alleged abuse of exported sheep in Kuwait has concluded that live export rules had been breached.

Horsemeat: former Freeza director points finger at Europe

16-May-2013 - The ex-director of a meat processor caught up in the European horsemeat scandal has claimed that the fraud was carried out by a big organisation, which specifically targeted burger plants and ready meal manufacturers.

China builds blacklist following meat frauds

16-May-2013 - The government of China’s largest city, Shanghai, is building a blacklist of fraudulent food traders targeted for law enforcement, as a series of meat frauds have emerged nationwide.

Bird flu outbreaks in Mexico and Tibet

15-May-2013 - Outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu have been reported on farms in Mexico and Tibet.

UK welfare group increases pressure for access to port

15-May-2013 - UK animal welfare campaigners are stepping up a campaign in a bid to monitor the live exports of animals to Europe.

Russia forecast to double meat export value

15-May-2013 - Russia will double the value of its of meat exports by 2017, according to a new report from analytical agency Restko.