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Facing post-2013 challenges

Facing post-2013 challenges

Exporting 90% of its pork production to countries in and out of the EU, Denmark tends to be ahead of the game when it comes to food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare. But with the requirement to replace sow stalls with group pens due to be implemented by the European Commission in January 2013, the Danish pig industry is facing unprecedented challenges.

Published: 30-Apr-2012

Brazil beef industry outlook: Interview with Abiec director

Brazil beef industry outlook: Interview with Abiec director

Fernando Sampaio

Executive director - Brazilian Association of Beef Exporters (Abiec)

Fernando Sampaio, director of the Brazilian beef exporters' association (Abiec) talks to GlobalMeatNews about the sector's outlook, obstacles to overcome, and the country's trade relationship with Argentina.

Published: 19-Apr-2012

Brazilian poultry: Interview with UBABEF president

Brazilian poultry: Interview with UBABEF president

Francisco Turra

President - Brazilian Poultry Association (UBABEF)

Francisco Turra, president of the Brazilian Poultry Association (UBABEF), talks to GlobalMeatNews about the state of the industry, exports, and the anti-dumping levy imposed in South Africa.

Published: 19-Apr-2012

Sustainable meat production in Brazil

Sustainable meat production in Brazil

The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Brazilian Association of Beef Exporters (ABIEC) discuss the environmental progress made in Brazilian livestock production, and the challenges ahead.

Published: 05-Apr-2012

Sustainable farming: It is all about genetics

Sustainable farming: It is all about genetics

Bernie and Grant Weller

Owners - Crosshill farm, New Zealand

Grant and Bernie Weller have just won New Zealand's Ballance Farm Environment supreme award. They impressed the judges with their ability to combine sustainability and profitability. They tell GlobalMeatNews why good genetics are the basis of a profitable farm, and how they have managed to run their business efficiently while protecting the environment and preserving natural habitat.

Published: 16-Mar-2012

US beef industry outlook

US beef industry outlook

Dr Joseph Glauber

Chief economist - US Department of Agriculture

USDA chief economist Dr Joseph Glauber comments on the recent developments in the American beef industry and gives an oulook on the export market.

Published: 09-Jan-2012

2012 outlook for UK retailers

2012 outlook for UK retailers

Kantar Worldpanel communications director Ed Garner talks about the impact of the recession and the 2012 outlook for major UK supermarkets.

Published: 21-Dec-2011

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Brazilian beef: The China of Latin America?

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Facing post-2013 challenges
Focus on Denmark

Facing post-2013 challenges

Exporting 90% of its pork production to countries in and out of the EU, Denmark tends to...

Ahead of the game
Focus on Denmark

Ahead of the game

As the EU sow stall ban draws nearer, Denmark’s pig industry faces a fresh set of challenges,...

Medicinal purposes
Focus on Denmark

Medicinal purposes

With animal antibiotics in media headlines of late, Denmark finds itself at the forefront of research and...

The future of Danish co-operative slaughterhouses
Focus on Denmark

The future of Danish co-operative slaughterhouses

What sets the Danish pig industry apart is its co-operative structure, within which abattoirs are entirely owned...

Soy: assessing the future for animal feed
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Soy: assessing the future for animal feed

When discussing meat's environmental impact, there is a tendency to focus on greenhouse gas emissions. But the...

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