Industry

CANADA

Ontario is investing $4.3 million in a turkey plant

Sofina Foods, one of the largest meat processors from Ontario, will receive an investment of 5.3 ...


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EUROPEAN UNION

Pork meat consumption in the EU increased in 2016

The number of pig slaughterings reached 257 million head in the European Union in 2016, increasin...


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UK

England's pig herd saw a rise of less than 2% in June

The pork herd in England increased by 2% in June reaching nearly 4.0 million head, the rise being...


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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia receives $70.5 million for relocating and expanding one of its largest slaughterhouses

Ethiopia and France signed a loan and grant agreement worth 70.5 million dollars for relocating a...


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USA

USDA reduces forecast for total meat production in 2017

The US Department of Agriculture has lowered the forecast for total meat production in 2017 from ...


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BRAZIL

Jose Batista named JBS president

The founder of Brazilian meat processor JBS has been elected chief executive of the company, af...


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USA

German Sausage Haus recalls meat products due to possible contamination

German Sausage Haus had to recall nearly 1,252 pounds of Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked-Not Shelf...


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IRELAND

Irish meat processors are opposed to EU trade deal with South African countries

Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec group representing the Irish meat processing and export sec...


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NORWAY

Norwegian seafood exports rose by 7% in August

Norway reported seafood exports of 165,000 tons worth 7.5 billion kroner (801.3 million euros) in...


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THAILAND

Cargill is expanding its animal feed business in Thailand

Cargill acquired a feed mill in Prachinburi province in Thailand in order to expand its capabil...


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