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270 Jobs Lost as SA Pork Plant Closes

270 Jobs Lost as SA Pork Plant Closes

Published 7 months ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

A pork processing plant in Port Wakefield will shut down in early 2026, leaving hundreds unemployed due to supply shortages and market changes.

Did Early Humans Smoke Meat to Survive?

Did Early Humans Smoke Meat to Survive?

Published 7 months ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

New research suggests early humans may have used fire to preserve meat nearly one million years ago—not just to cook it.

Behind the Label: What “Fresh” Meat Really Means in Serbia

Behind the Label: What “Fresh” Meat Really Means in Serbia

Published 7 months ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Serbia is introducing new labeling rules to reveal the true age of meat sold as “fresh,” but experts warn that without stronger enforcement and support for local farms, the deeper problems in the meat industry will remain.

Newcastle Disease: A Serious Threat to Your Flock

Newcastle Disease: A Serious Threat to Your Flock

Published 7 months ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Newcastle disease is a deadly and fast-spreading virus that hits poultry hard—causing sudden death, breathing trouble, nervous symptoms, and major losses—even in vaccinated birds.