All International News articles – Page 5
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NewsMeat industry reacts to EAT-Lancet report
The newly published EAT-Lancet Commission report states that a ‘radical transformation of the global food system is urgently needed’, including a greater than 50% reduction in consuming foods such as red meat.The report makes various claims and suggestions for a healthy and environmentally friendly diet.The report claims that feeding 10 ...
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NewsIndia opens market to British sheep meat
A new agreement to export British sheep meat to India was announced yesterday (5th December), as the country prepares to open its market for the first time.It has been announced that India is opening its market to British lamb.The new agreement, which covers a range of sheep meat cuts, is ...
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NewsU.S. moves forward with cell-grown ‘meat’
Cultured ‘meat’ products are a continuing topic of interest across the pond, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcing they will oversee production.Both USDA and FDA will jointly oversee the production of cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry.The two ...
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NewsInternational Meat Trade Association welcomes Draft Brexit Agreement
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has welcomed the Draft Brexit Agreement reached by UK and EU negotiators but says that much uncertainty remains.IMTA's policy director, Katie Doherty has responded to the draft Brexit Agreement.The organisation has released the following statement: “IMTA welcomes the news that the UK and EU ...
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NewsBrexit Withdrawal Agreement: what it means for meat
The meat industry has been quick to respond to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, which was confirmed by the United Kingdom and European Union negotiating teams in principle this week.The full 585 page report on the Withdrawal Agreement can be found here and that of the Political Declaration here.Meat industry figures ...
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NewsGlobal pork markets 'on edge' as African Swine Fever spreads
The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) has disrupted pork markets across the world, according to the latest analysis by Rabobank.In the Q4 Pork Quarterly report, released this week, Christine McCracken, senior analyst – Animal Protein - said that the entire industry is “reassessing its vulnerabilities” as the virus continues ...
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NewsInternational Meat Trade Association reacts to updated ‘no-deal’ Brexit notices
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has reacted to the Government’s updated ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, saying there are still questions which need to be answered.An updated list of 'no-deal' Brexit scenarios show how the Government would deal with issues in the industry.An updated list of scenarios show how the ...
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NewsContinued growth for China's animal protein industry
A report from Rabobank food & agribusiness has predicted the Chinese animal protein market will continue to grow, but growth will be driven by value rather than volume.The report explains the sheer size of China’s consumer base and its rising middle class, in which it suggests that its animal protein ...
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NewsTrade uncertainty for US revealed in beef market report
The US market is the focus in RaboResearch’s Beef Quarterly report, but a number of important issues are continuing to influence global beef markets.RaboResearch generates knowledge and develops views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe.A number of important issues are ...
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NewsNorthern Irish beef now on sale in the Philippines
The first consignment of Northern Irish beef is now on sale in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.In August 2017, it was stated by the Filipino authorities that beef exports from the UK to the Philippines could begin, alongside existing exports of pork, ...
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NewsEU rejects Brazilian poultry
There were ten separate batches of frozen chicken from Brazil rejected by the UK, Netherlands and Germany between April and June 2018.The recalls were said to relate to ‘serious risk of salmonella’. Four of the recalls were made by the UK, four from the Netherlands and two from Germany, according ...
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NewsJapan looks to reopen UK beef exports
Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by Government officials from Japan as part of ongoing moves to reopen the market on UK exports.Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by Government officials from Japan.Following China’s decision to lift its ban on UK beef for the first time ...
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NewsChina lifts ban on exports of British beef
China has lifted its longstanding ban on exports of beef from the UK, in a landmark move for British producers estimated to be worth £250 million in the first five years alone.This is more than 20 years after the Chinese government first imposed the ban in the wake of the ...
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News‘Trusting in Trade’ at the IMS World Meat Congress
The IMS World Meat Congress took place earlier this month and brought together beef, pork, lamb and veal industry leaders to discuss key issues affecting the international meat and livestock sector.Based on the theme of ‘Trusting in Trade,’ many professionals from around the world attended, including Livestock and Meat Commission ...
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NewsGlobal beef consumption and production on the up
Global beef consumption and production is up and all is looking strong for the beef complex, according to the latest Rabobank Beef Quarterly report.However, pressures are building in some markets, so the industry must not let complacence creep in.Angus Gidley-Baird, senior analyst – Animal Protein, said: “US weather conditions, low ...
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NewsFrance bans ‘meat names’ for vegetarian products
French delegates have decided that vegetarian and vegan products may no longer contain 'meaty' name supplements.It was decided at the end of April that marketing non-meat products with ‘meat language’ could confuse consumers.Examples of terms that may no longer be used in France include ‘vegetarian sausages’ and ‘meatless bacon’. The ...
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NewsBettcher establishes direct contact for UK and Irish meat industry
Bettcher has announced it is establishing a direct sales and service structure for its meat customer base in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The structure will become effective on 16th May, replacing sales through third-party distribution.According to Thomas Holm, Bettcher’s vice president of global sales, the new direct sales structure ...
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NewsBritish Poultry Council 'insulted' by US Trade Representative report
The recently published US Trade Representative report has incited a negative response from the British Poultry Council. The report lays out what the US sees as restrictions to trade all around the world.The 500 page report indicates that the US wants to ‘get rid of’ rules on everything from animal ...
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NewsDanish Crown acquires DK-Foods
Danish Crown has obtained pepperoni business DK-Foods, with the business set to operate as a separate unit under Tulip Food Company.The deal is expected to assist Danish Crown in its aim to become a major provider of pizza toppings.L-R: Tulip's CFO Henrik Weihrauch, board members Per Fischer Larsen and Steffen ...
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NewsABP in €50 million deal with Asian restaurant chain
ABP Food Group has announced an exclusive three-year supply agreement with Asian restaurant chain Wowprime Corporation to supply beef to its restaurants in China.The agreement is estimated to be valued at €50 million and extends to ABP’s joint venture partners Slaney Foods and is contingent on Irish beef gaining access ...
