Poultry processor BRF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) to build and operate a plant in the country.
In an effort to expand trade links with the Middle East, Brazilian Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Minister Tereza Cristina has embarked on an extensive tour of the region.
The ban on exporting live sheep from Australia to the Middle East has been extended to September 22, due to the risk of heat stress, Australia’s Department of Agriculture announced.
Saudi Arabian-based dairy manufacturer Almarai has reached an agreement with Alamar Foods, a franchise operator for the foodservice industry in the Middle East, to acquire all of its shares in its Premier Foods business.
Following four years of talks, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has finalised an export deal with Saudi Arabia for live cattle.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the Government to urgently clarify whether the lamb exported under the new trade deal with Saudi Arabia will be stunned before slaughter.
Saudi Arabia’s regulatory board has expressed concerns about chicken products from Brazilian slaughterhouses and the need for investment from the Brazilian slaughterers to make improvements.
An advocacy group has urged McDonald’s to set a “concrete timeline” for phasing out antibiotics in its beef and pork, amid concerns that routine overuse creates life-threatening, drug-resistant superbugs.
