The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has called for an investigation into Brazilian processor Marfrig Global Foods’ acquisition of a larger stake in the National Beef Packing Company.
US producers had a successful Thanksgiving following the European Parliament’s approval of a trade agreement between the two markets to increase share of hormone-free beef quotas.
Pork processor Danish Crown has revealed the extent of the losses suffered by its Tulip Limited business in the final year before it was sold to Pilgrim’s Pride.
South American processor Minerva has reported a significant drop in cattle slaughtered for the third quarter of the year however overall exports to China have risen.