Canada’s Government has been talking tough about protecting the country’s supply management system, as negotiators conduct what might be the final round of talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with the United States and Mexico....
Cell-based meat outfit Memphis Meats and the US trade body North American Meat Institute (NAMI) have joined forces to lobby the government on the jurisdiction of cell-based meat products.
US-based pork processor Sioux-Preme Packing has had plans to expand its pork harvest operation in Sioux County approved by the Iowa Economic Development Board.
Indonesia has criticised US plans to punish its exporters over Washington claims that the south-east Asian country has failed to fully lift contested restrictions on meat and meat products, saying the country is breaching international commerce rules...
The US National Farmers Union (NFU) has lent its support to a campaign calling for origin labels to be changed as they are currently hindering beef producers.
Meat processor Tyson Foods has divested more of its bakery firms with the sale of its pizza crust business as part of its move towards a protein focus.
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has revealed strong demand for beef exports from the international market during June, while pork exports fell for a consecutive month.
Brazilian meat processor Marfrig Global Foods has forged a partnership with The Brazilian Agricultural Research Company (Embrapa) to reduce methane gas emitted by cattle.
Canadian-based Maple Leaf Foods has pledged to become the “most sustainable protein company on earth” by investing $28 million in a range of animal welfare technology at its poultry processing plant in Edmonton.
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has called on Congress to “enforce truth” in lab-grown meat labelling, by implementing policies to avoid confusion for consumers.
US-based kosher certified agency The Orthodox Union has informed its beef wholesalers in South America that it has banned ‘shackle and hoist’ slaughter methods.
Trade uncertainty and soaring tariffs are among the factors that are set to affect Tyson Foods financially, as it predicts its adjusted earnings to fall from $6.55-6.70 to $5.70-6.00 per share.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary regulatory authority for lab-grown meat.
The Brazilian Beef Exporters Association is set to target new markets and increase the presence of Brazilian products in partner countries as it looks to rectify a difficult year for livestock.
Despite the US drawing up a short-term strategy by investing US$12m to farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs, farmers still seem to be sweating about what the future may hold for the industry.
The US meat industry has commended US President Donald Trump’s decision to provide relief funds for farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs placed on the agriculture sector.
US demand for poultry is showing no signs of slowing down after nine out of 10 respondents to a survey purchased chicken regularly, according to the National Chicken Council (NCC).
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has created resources for office workers through the website – IChooseMeat.com – who have been affected by what it dubs the ‘Meat Denied’ trend.
US protein company Stampede Meats has taken its business outside Illinois for the first time after investing US$36m to re-open a former Tyson Foods facility in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
The National Chicken Council (NCC) has gained certification for its broiler and broiler breeder welfare guidelines from the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organisation (PAACO).
Cargill has collaborated with a meat import distributor based in Seoul, South Korea to offer its premium US beef brand, Excel, in a concept meat store named ‘It’s Meat’.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has raised questions over which US government agency would have jurisdiction over lab-grown meat products.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed US lamb will become available in Japan for the first time since 2003 after the Japanese government gave the thumbs up for access.
Carrefour’s Brazilian unit and IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative are to invest more than €3 million (m) by 2020 to protect the Amazon rainforest and the Mato Grosso state of Brazil by increasing sustainable calf production.
The USA’s National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has revealed that the country’s agricultural industry is set receive a further knockback after China announced further retaliatory tariffs on US goods.
