US-based kosher certified agency The Orthodox Union has informed its beef wholesalers in South America that it has banned ‘shackle and hoist’ slaughter methods.
Rusagro and RPBI have reportedly had to cull thousands of pigs following outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) on their production facilities in the European region of Russia.
Trade uncertainty and soaring tariffs are among the factors that are set to affect Tyson Foods financially, as it predicts its adjusted earnings to fall from $6.55-6.70 to $5.70-6.00 per share.
Nestlé has stepped up its efforts to improve animal welfare standards across the food supply chain by co-creating the world’s first global food industry-led group, the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare.
Argentina’s Ministry of Agriculture has revealed that Morocco has authorised imports of its edible bovine fat as the two countries continue to strengthen trade relations.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary regulatory authority for lab-grown meat.
Sector bodies Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) have opposed the EU and UK’s proposal to ‘split’ the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Tariff Rate Quotas between them.
The Brazilian Beef Exporters Association is set to target new markets and increase the presence of Brazilian products in partner countries as it looks to rectify a difficult year for livestock.
Despite the US drawing up a short-term strategy by investing US$12m to farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs, farmers still seem to be sweating about what the future may hold for the industry.
UK government officials have warned poultry keepers to put in place measures to prevent the outbreak of Newcastle Disease, following cases in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The US meat industry has commended US President Donald Trump’s decision to provide relief funds for farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs placed on the agriculture sector.
