California beef processor Central Valley Meat Holding Company is to acquire integrated beef business Harris Ranch Beef Holding Company, including its wholly owned subsidiaries, Harris Feeding Company and Harris Ranch Beef Company for an undisclosed sum....
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced plans to amend labelling regulations to remove duplicate net weight and net content requirements for packages that contain certain amounts of meat or poultry...
In an effort to improve the poultry production process, Cargill has invested in monitoring technology along its supply chain that utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to detect health issues.
Adding fibre to beef burgers makes them healthier without impacting sensory acceptance or satiety, according to a Brazilian study. “This result is very positive," said the researchers.
Argentine beef exporters have been encouraged by feedback at Japan’s largest food fair that they will receive regular and large orders for their products following the re-opening of this potentially important market in July 2018.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in the US has taken the decision to cancel this year’s World Pork Expo, due to concerns over the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).
Canadian processor Maple Leaf Foods and its subsidiary Greenleaf Foods have expanded their reach into the plant-based foods sector with the construction of a US$310m facility in Shelbyville, Indiana, dedicated to this market.
The US National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has insisted that President Donald Trump stop his threats to close the US-Mexico border, claiming it would be a “disastrous” decision for farmers.
Pork producer Smithfield Foods has donated $50,000 to the Foundation for Meat & Poultry Research & Education, a non-profit research, education, and information organisation.
Detector dogs have played a major role in the seizure of one million pounds of pork smuggled from China into the US, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed.
Poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride has announced the appointment of Jayson Penn, current president of its USA division, to succeed Bill Lovette, who is retiring from the position of president and chief executive officer.
US pig producers and veterinarians have been reminded about the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and the impact it would have on the domestic pig population.
Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias has said that the US agreement to conduct further inspections on the country’s meatpacking system was an “insufficient gesture”.
Levy board Beef + Lamb New Zealand is to launch a multi-million dollar US branding campaign to educate consumers on the benefits of grass-fed meat under the Taste Pure Nature origin brand.
US-based premium meat manufacturer Beef International has retained the services of merger and acquisition specialist Equity Partners as it plans to explore strategic options for the business.
Tyson Fresh Meats has announced a partnership with DNA technology provider IdentiGEN to use its systems to trace beef back to the individual animal of origin.
US-based meat manufacturer Monogram Meat Snacks has recalled 191,928 lb of its ready-to-eat pork sausages across retailers nationwide, due to concerns over product contamination.
Argentina’s government department for agro-industry has unveiled a free public platform to provide daily business data and prices agreed between buyers and sellers in the pork market.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has revealed it will travel to the US to discuss re-opening the market for Brazilian beef.
Brazilian meat firm Marfrig Global Foods has acquired a majority stake in US beef processor Iowa Premium for $150m, which will be incorporated into its other US-owned business National Beef.
Meat alternatives firm The Good Food Institute has defined the joint regulatory oversight of cultured meat as a “significant step forward” and said it ensures that the US does not fall behind other markets in cell-based meat production.
An agreement to oversee cultured meat production has been struck by US food regulation bodies, with the aim of ensuring food safety and correct labelling practices.
US-based meat alternative firm Impossible Foods has finally confirmed that it has expanded its footprint into the Singapore market through its foodservice channels following months of rumours.
US processor Tyson Foods has become the first chicken producer to implement the US Poultry & Egg Association’s Poultry Handling and Transportation (PHT) certification as part of its commitment to improving animal welfare.
Global labelling and functional materials manufacturer Avery Dennison has partnered with Beefchain and the Wyoming Business Council to help ranchers command greater value for beef by using blockchain technology.
Following the roll out of its latest leak detection equipment in Europe and the US, INFICON is planning to expand its latest innovation into the Asian market.
US-based frozen foods manufacturer Bellisio Foods has recalled 173,376 lb of its boneless pork rib patties across retail stores nationwide, due to concerns that they may be contain glass or plastic.
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) reported record-breaking numbers for this year’s show, with 33,000 attendees and 1,420 exhibitors visiting Atlanta, Georgia last week.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has made a fresh plea to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to have regulatory oversight of gene editing for livestock.
Equipment manufacturing company Foodmate has unveiled its latest innovation, which uses X-ray technology for detecting poultry kneecap and thigh lengths when cutting.
