Processing

GERMANY

Another German slaughterhouse hit by COVID-19

92 people from Westfleisch's plant in Lower Saxony have tested positive for coronavirus.


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USA

The US needs a new strategy on food security

Even with meat processing plants designated as "critical infrastructure" there is no quick fix fo...


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EU

CLITRAVI urges EC to protect the single market

"For countries depending on meat trade the fragmentation scenario is a nightmare", says Vicepresi...


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DENMARK

Denmark grants increased flexibility for slaughterhouses

In order to ensure security of supply and animal welfare, a number of slaughterhouses have asked ...


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MONGOLIA

Mongolia opens a new processing plant in Zavkhan province

The unit has the capacity of 500 sheep/goats and 150 cattle per day, according to the country's g...


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NORTH AMERICA

"Too big to fail" scenario shakes the North-American meat industry

Canada and the US are facing a sectorial crisis as meat plants are shutdown by COVID-19 infections.


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USA

Tyson Foods warns about supply chain breaking in the US

Pork processing plants accounting for 15% of the country's production capacity have been impacted...


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USA

Smithfield indefinitely closes large processing plant

The unit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will close its doors due to the high rate of COVID-19 infe...


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USA

Tyson pays large bonuses to its frontline workers

Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.


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NETHERLANDS

Vion plans changes in its business model

The company will be restructuring the organization from three divisions to four business units: P...


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