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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
France Reports Bird Flu Outbreaks, Losing Disease-Free Status
France has reported new bird flu outbreaks on two farms, losing its recently regained disease-free status and prompting concerns over trade restrictions and continued risks from migratory birds.
The Battle for Beef: China’s Safeguard Measures and the Global Meat Trade
China's beef import surge prompts a domestic industry crisis and potential safeguard measures, while Paraguay shifts focus to the U.S., achieving remarkable export growth.
Tinned Meat and the Millennium Bug: How a Meat Mishap Unveiled a Global Panic
...a batch of tinned meat at a Marks & Spencer store in 1987 would become one of the first signals of the millennium bug’s peculiar quirks—highlighting how even the most mundane items could be tangled in a web of computer errors.
Strengthening Ties: Sweden Gains Accreditation for Meat Exports to the Philippines
Sweden has achieved a significant milestone as it becomes one of the newest countries authorized to export meat products to the Philippines.
France Declares Bird Flu-Free Status
This declaration follows more than a month without any new outbreaks and marks a positive turn for the nation’s poultry industry, which has faced challenges due to recurring outbreaks in recent years.
Türkiye's Poultry Boom: A Closer Look at the Rising Numbers
Chicken meat production surged to an impressive 227,675 tonnes, marking an 11.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Similarly, hen egg production reached 1.88 billion units, up by 2.6% from October 2022.
Vietnam’s Meat Imports: Why Demand is Rising and What It Means for the Market
By the end of 2024, the country is expected to spend $1.7 billion on imported meat and by-products, marking a 14.2% increase compared to last year.
Tesco Recalls Cooked Beef Slices Over Incorrect Use-By Date
Tesco has issued a precautionary product recall on its own-brand packs of ten cooked beef slices (125g) due to an incorrect use-by date printed on the packaging.
Activist Claims Against Poultry Industry Dismissed
The High Court rejected an activist group’s appeal challenging the legality of Defra’s poultry production policies. This ruling supports the British poultry industry's commitment to balancing efficient food production with high animal welfare standards.
Japan Auctions Fresh Fin Whale Meat for the First Time in Decades: A Controversial Return to Tradition
For the first time in nearly half a century, Japan has auctioned fresh fin whale meat, marking a significant moment in the country’s whaling industry. At the auction, held Thursday, meat from fin whales caught off Hokkaido fetched prices as high as 200,000 yen ($1,312) per kilogram (2.2 lbs), underscoring both the rarity of the product and the economic pressures facing the industry.
Ardgay Game Secures Contract to Boost Scottish Venison as a Sustainable Food Choice
Ardgay Game, a processor with over 40 years of experience in the venison industry, has recently won a significant contract from Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) for the north of Scotland. This new partnership aims to promote Scottish venison as a leader in sustainable eating.
Morocco Responds to Declining Livestock Numbers by Suspending Import Duties and VAT on Red Meat
Morocco is facing a significant decrease in its livestock numbers due to ongoing drought and high feed prices, prompting the government to take decisive actions to ensure there's enough red meat for its people.