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Wendy’s reports Q4 sales dip

Wendy’s reports Q4 sales dip

By Carina Perkins

US burger chain Wendy’s has reported a small drop in same-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2012, bringing sales growth for the year down to a modest 1.6%.

Decline in US beef production forecast

Decline in US beef production forecast

By Carina Perkins

Analysts have warned that US beef production is likely to decline further over the next couple of years, pushing prices up to “all-time highs”.

US welfare groups join forces against ‘ag-gag’ bills

US welfare groups join forces against ‘ag-gag’ bills

By Carina Perkins

A coalition of US animal rights groups have urged politicians to dismiss a so-called "ag-gag bill", which would make it impossible to carry out undercover investigations on farms in the state of New Hampshire.

Rise for US red meat exports

Rise for US red meat exports

By Carina Perkins

US red meat exports were bullish in the first 11 months of 2012, driven by record-setting pork sales and higher prices for beef, according to USDA data.

US takes Indonesia dispute to WTO

US takes Indonesia dispute to WTO

By Carina Perkins

The US taken a dispute over trade with Indonesia to the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming the country’s “trade-restrictive measures” on horticultural and animal products are breaking international rules.

JBS set to acquire XL Foods

JBS set to acquire XL Foods

By Carina Perkins

JBS USA has announced that its Canadian subsidiary will go ahead with the acquisition of XL Foods, the Canadian processor at the centre of the country’s major E.coli crisis last year.

Cargill reports solid recovery

Cargill reports solid recovery

By Carina Perkins

US processing giant Cargill has continued to recover from last year’s poor performance, reporting “solid” second-quarter results and improvements across its meat segment.

BSE in Brazil: OIE says import bans are ‘unjustified’

OIE defends Brazil against ‘unjustified’ beef bans

By Carina Perkins

The director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has described embargoes on Brazilian beef over BSE fears as “unjustified” and called on countries that have imposed bans to lift them immediately.

Yum! moves to deflect KFC China chicken antibiotic scandal

Yum! moves to deflect chicken antibiotic scandal

By Carina Perkins

KFC parent company Yum! Brands has moved to reassure over the safety of its food after concerns over antibiotics used by two chicken suppliers to KFC China caused sales in the region to plummet.

US body queries hygiene status of Australian imported meat

US body queries hygiene status of Australian imported meat

By Nicholas Robinson

A letter has been sent by a consumer advocacy group to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a bid to have them reverse a decision allowing Australian-inspected meat the same hygiene status as US-inspected meat.

Meat industry calls for rapid TPP agreement

Meat industry calls for rapid TPP agreement

By Carina Perkins

New Zealand’s red meat sector has called for a speedy resolution to Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, pointing out that a deal would generate jobs and create new opportunities for exporters.

US pork exports break records

US pork exports break records

By Ed Bedington

US pork exports are soaring, according to the latest data from the US Department of Agriculture, breaking the US$600m mark.

Brazil moves to reassure over BSE

Brazil moves to reassure over BSE

By Carina Perkins

Brazilian agriculture officials have offered reassurances over the safety of Brazilian beef, following confirmation of the country’s first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

Smithfield attracts strong fresh pork revenue

Smithfield attracts strong fresh pork revenue

US processor Smithfield Foods has reported strong fresh pork earnings in the second quarter, despite a 91% drop in overall earnings as a result of a debt extinguishment charge.

US clamps down on poultry hygiene

US clamps down on poultry hygiene

The US is tightening hygiene controls on ground and mechanically-separated poultry in the wake of several salmonella outbreaks linked to these products.

USDA leads Russia trade mission

USDA leads Russia trade mission

By Carina Perkins

US meat and livestock companies have joined other food businesses and officials on a trade mission in Russia this week (3-7 December).

TPP: Canada to face questioning over pork subsidies

Canada to be grilled over subsidies

By Carina Perkins

Pig producers in Australia, New Zealand and the US have warned that Canada will be challenged over its pork subsidisation programme in the next round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.

Antibiotic resistant bacteria in pork not an issue, says NPPC

US pork industry hits back at bacteria claims

By Carina Perkins

US pork producers have hit back against a report from advocacy group Consumers Union, which claimed that pork sold in US supermarkets contained frightening levels of harmful bacteria.

China is a key market for Brazil

Brazil and China in trade dialogue

By Carina Perkins

Ministers from China and Brazil have met to discuss agricultural co-operation and trading between the two countries.

Rabobank: Australian beef export report

US demand boosts Australian boxed beef exports

By Carina Perkins

Australian boxed beef exports are struggling in traditional key markets, but have been boosted by strong demand from the US, according to a new report from agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

CFIA suspends Capital Packers licence amid listeria recall

Canadian meat firm’s licence suspended

By Carina Perkins

A Canadian meat packer at the centre of the latest listeria monocytogenes recall has had its licence suspended by food safety officials.

 Safe Foods for Canada Act moves closer

Canada food safety revamp approved by agriculture committee

By Carina Perkins

A dramatic overhaul of Canada’s food safety system is nearing final approval by policy-makers. The Safe Foods for Canada Act has been passed by the country’s Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Foods and will now be passed back to the House of...

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