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Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

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.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

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.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

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.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Tyson Foods, a major player in the American meat industry, recently announced the closure of three of its processing plants, a move that is set to eliminate more than 1,000 jobs. This decision underscores the ongoing challenges within the agricultural sector, particularly concerning market dynamics and employment.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

In a shocking discovery, food crime officers and police uncovered a large stash of unsafe meat in unrefrigerated vans in London. The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) revealed that the vans were carrying 48 sheep carcasses, processed in unsanitary conditions and without proper traceability.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

In the Velingrad region of Bulgaria, an outbreak of sheep plague has ignited protests as locals form human barriers around farms to block the government from culling livestock. The crisis reveals a deeper issue in the country: a widespread erosion of trust in government institutions.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Croatia has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza, subtype H5N1, in the Ivanić Grad area of Zagreb County. The discovery has prompted immediate action to contain and eradicate the disease.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Bosnia and Herzegovina's recent decision to authorize the import of Brazilian poultry meat marks a pivotal moment in the evolving trade relationship between the two nations. This development, announced by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and supported by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), underscores both countries’ mutual interests in bolstering economic ties and addressing market demands.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

The plant-based and cultivated meat sectors are experiencing a turbulent period, marked by fluctuating consumer interest, investment challenges, and heightened scrutiny of their economic and environmental viability. While the industry was projected to disrupt the traditional meat sector significantly, recent trends suggest a tempered reality.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

In a shocking revelation, federal investigators uncovered that 11 children were employed in hazardous conditions by Qvest LLC, a sanitation contractor at the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa. These minors were tasked with cleaning dangerous equipment.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

Spain’s meat industry has averted a significant labor strike initially planned for December 4 and 5, 2024, following a pre-agreement reached between major business organizations and trade unions.

Published about 1 year ago in News

Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

Denmark has taken a first step in environmental policy by introducing the world's first tax on agricultural emissions, specifically targeting methane produced by livestock such as cattle and pigs.