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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
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.
Tyson Foods Announces Closure of Three U.S. Plants, Lays Off Over 1,000 Workers
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.
Illegal Meat Operation Exposed: Unsafe Sheep Carcasses Found in London Vans
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.
Growing Tensions in Bulgaria: Sheep Plague Sparks Protests and Distrust
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.
Bird Flu Detected Again in Croatia: Authorities Take Urgent Measures
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.