Beef

Central Valley Meat acquires Harris Ranch Beef

Central Valley Meat acquires Harris Ranch Beef

By Aidan Fortune

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....

Argentine beef proves popular in Japan

Growing demand for Argentine beef in Japan

By Kathryn Wortley, in Tokyo

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.

Brazil US talks make little progress

US inspection offer to Brazil ‘insufficient’

By Michelle Perrett

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”.

New Zealand launches marketing campaign

New Zealand lamb and beef gets US marketing boost

By Michelle Perrett

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.

Beef International said it was excited to see what the next chapter held for them

Beef International retains merger and acquisition firm

By Ashley Williams

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.

DNA technology will trace cattle raised for Tyson’s Open Prairie Natural Angus Beef

Tyson partners with DNA technology provider

By Aidan Fortune

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.

Cristina said that Brazil had fulfilled US demands regarding the quality of Brazilian products

Brazil eyes re-opening US market for beef

By Ashley Williams

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.

The deal was formed to expand its operations in the United States

Marfrig-National Beef jointly acquire Iowa Premium

By Ashley Williams

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.

South Korea was one of the main drivers for US beef exports

Asian demand for US beef boosts exports

By Ashley Williams

Asian market South Korea “exemplified” the momentum of US beef exports in 2018, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Tyson has introduced its premium beef brand, along with a revamped logo

Tyson launches new premium brand

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Fresh Meats has unveiled the new Chairman’s Reserve Prime beef offering along with a refreshed brand look.

The USMEF has called for a trade agreement with Japan

USMEF urges trade agreement with Japan

By Aidan Fortune

A US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) economist has called for an improved trade agreement with Japan to help battle competition from other countries.

Brazilian beef promotion scheme

JBS’ Friboi expands quality beef scheme

By Aidan Fortune

JBS brand Friboi and the Association of Nelore Breeders of Brazil (ACNB) have agreed to work together to grow the Nelore Natural Quality Program.

Trump's call for the USMCA deal to progress has been welcomed by the meat industry

NCBA welcomes Trump’s ‘quick passage’ of USMCA

By Ashley Williams

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has hailed US President Donald Trump’s call for a swift congressional approval of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).

Brazil said the move

Brazil set to export live cattle to Malaysia

By Ashley Williams

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has revealed it is set to export its live bovine animals for slaughter to Malaysia following an approval from the Brazilian embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

Product recalls involving meat in the US have grown 83% since 2013

US meat recalls rise 83% since 2013

By Aidan Fortune

The number of food recalls involving meat products in the US has almost doubled since 2013, new research has revealed.

After inspections, Chile authorised the market opening of Brazilian beef

Chile opens up market for Brazilian beef

By Ashley Williams

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has agreed a deal with Chile to export frozen and fresh beef from its Mato Grosso do Sul state.

Meat worker injury rates drop in the US

US meat worker injuries reach all-time low

By Aidan Fortune

The US meat and poultry packers and processors industry continued to make significant progress in workplace safety last year, as the newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) incidence rate for non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses reached...

Beef project extended following success

Canadian beef project extended

By Aidan Fortune

The Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration (CBSA) pilot project is being extended following positive fourth quarter and full-year results.

Fresh beef exports reached US$521.7m, with over 130,570 tonnes traded in November

Brazilian beef drives successful November exports

By Ashley Williams

Growing demand from international markets for Brazilian beef has resulted in soaring export figures throughout November, according to data from the Agribusiness Trade Balance.

US meat industry issues Japanese trade wishes

US meat body outlines Japanese trade priorities

By Aidan Fortune

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has outlined key meat and poultry industry negotiating objectives and priorities for a bilateral US-Japan Trade Agreement in comments submitted to the Office of the US Trade Representative.

WTO to examine trade battles

Retaliatory duties on USA meat exports challenged at WTO

By Keith Nuthall

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Disputes Settlement Body (DSB) has agreed to establish disputes settlement panels to rule on whether retaliatory duties imposed by Canada, China, and Mexico on US meat exports, imposed in response to America’s controversial...

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