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Danish Crown Shuts Down China Factory

Danish Crown Shuts Down China Factory

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Danish Crown has closed its Pinghu factory in China due to ongoing profitability challenges, laying off 112 employees and seeking a buyer for the facility as part of its broader strategic restructuring.

Sweden's Poultry Industry: What’s Happening?

Sweden's Poultry Industry: What’s Happening?

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Sweden's poultry industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with both production and consumption on the rise. However, recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 pose substantial challenges to this sector, raising concerns about its potential impact.

Cat Owners Beware: Bird Flu Found in Raw Pet Food

Cat Owners Beware: Bird Flu Found in Raw Pet Food

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

A second U.S. pet food company, Wild Coast Raw, has recalled its products after bird flu was found in cats that consumed raw food.

Why Are Eggs So Expensive but Chicken Meat Isn’t?

Why Are Eggs So Expensive but Chicken Meat Isn’t?

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

If you've noticed egg prices skyrocketing while chicken meat prices remain relatively stable, you're not alone. In the United States, this price difference comes down to how the poultry industry operates, how birds are raised, and the impact of a major disease outbreak.

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD): A Deadly Virus That Affects Rabbits

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD): A Deadly Virus That Affects Rabbits

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly contagious and often fatal virus that affects rabbits worldwide, including wild, pet, and farmed populations. First identified in China in 1984, it quickly spread to Europe and is now found in most parts of the world.