Pork

Danish Crown supports 7-Eleven Japan growth

18-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Pork processor Danish Crown is supporting 7-Eleven’s growth in Japan as it establishes a footprint in a new part of the country.

British levy boards continue fight against meat misinformation

18-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Levy bodies from England, Scotland and Wales have entered a second year of marketing activity to promote the positive side of the meat industry.

US meat industry outlines sector issues to Congress

17-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Representatives from the US meat industry have appeared before Congress to highlight some of the major issues affecting the sector.

US processors to share environmental best practices

17-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US meat processors have been encouraged to share best practices when it comes to the environment and sustainability.

Canada launches work scheme for meat industry

15-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The Canadian Government has unveiled an Agri-Food Immigration Pilot scheme, expected to provide the meat industry with 2,750 spots for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW).

Canadian pork business acquired by co-operative

12-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Canadian agri-food co-operative La Coop fédérée, has announced the conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition of all pork and milling assets of F. Ménard Ange-Gardien, in Quebec.

ASF-contaminated meat seized in Northern Ireland

11-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reiterated warnings about the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF) following the seizure of pork containing DNA fragments of the disease.

New Danish Crown CFO appointed

11-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Pork producer Danish Crown has announced Ole Vesterbæk as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Tulip to increase production with £10m investment

11-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

UK pork processor Tulip is to increase capacity and efficiencies at its Redruth site in Cornwall via a £10m investment.

Global trade hitting Welsh meat industry

11-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

An analysis of market prices for lamb, beef and pork in Wales has shown that both local and global factors are having a “substantial and complex influence”.

Karro Foods workers strike over pay dispute

10-Jul-2019 By James Ridler

Employees at meat processor Karro Foods’ Malton site have held two days of protests, after a dispute in pay with the manufacturer.

Pig health strategy unveiled

09-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The UK’s Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) has launched its latest biennial report, outlining its priorities for the next two years.

EU pork exports tipped to grow

09-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Uncertainty surrounding Brexit and African Swine Fever (ASF) has caused fluctuations in international pork markets, with EU exports tipped to rise in the next two years.

US pork and beef exports rebound in May

09-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US exports of pork and beef saw a resurgence in May, driven by Japanese demand.

ZM Henryk Kania seeks funding to relaunch production

09-Jul-2019 By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania has announced it is seeking funds of between PLN25m (€5.9m) and PLN50m (€11.8m) with the aim of relaunchig production activities during its restructuring process.