Livestock

Friboi to extend Nelore promotional scheme

Friboi to extend Nelore promotional scheme

By Aidan Fortune

JBS’ Friboi brand and the Association of Nelore Breeders of Brazil (ANCB) have extended their promotional partnership to continue throughout 2020.

USDA announces ASF control measures

USDA announces ASF control measures

By Aidan Fortune

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a series of measures to “control and eradicate” African Swine Fever (ASF) if the virus is ever detected in the country.

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Hormel Foods cuts ractopamine use in swine supply

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

As part of a company focus on meeting product demand in international markets, Hormel Foods is set to stop sourcing pigs raised using, or having been exposed, to the feed additive ractopamine.

NAMI talks sustainability pressures for processors - LISTEN

NAMI talks sustainability pressures for processors - LISTEN

By Aidan Fortune

At the recent International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, GlobalMeatNews caught up with North American Meat Institute vice president of sustainability Eric Mittenthal to discuss the challenges facing producers in this area.

US-China Phase One trade deal signed

US-China Phase One trade deal signed

By Aidan Fortune

The Phase One trade deal between the US and China that will see a reduction or removal of tariffs on products including meat and poultry has been signed by both countries.

Hormel completes solar panel project

Hormel completes solar panel project

By Aidan Fortune

Hormel Foods and energy provider IGS Solar have completed work on the solar energy project at the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Company facility in Lathrop, California.

USMCA trade deal progress made

USMCA trade deal progress made

By Aidan Fortune

The deal between the United States of America, Mexico and Canada (USMCA) has made further progress following agreement by the three nations.

New ABPA president unveiled

New ABPA president unveiled

By Aidan Fortune

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has unveiled Ricardo Santin as its new president.

Tyson Fresh Meats to ban ractopamine use in pork

Tyson to ban ractopamine use in pork

By Aidan Fortune

US producer Tyson Fresh Meats, Tyson Food’s beef and pork subsidiary, has joined JBS USA in banning the use of ractopamine in its pigs.

USDA awards $1.7m to fight African Swine Fever

USDA awards $1.7m to fight African Swine Fever

By Aidan Fortune

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated a $1.7m grant to the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to aid dialogue between the US and Asia to help tackle African Swine Fever (ASF).

USDA to investigate beef sector following Tyson plant fire

USDA to investigate beef sector following Tyson plant fire

By Aidan Fortune

The US beef sector is set to be placed under scrutiny for price manipulation, with the Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue ordering an investigation following a fire at Tyson’s Holcomb plant in Kansas.

Cargill expands poultry project

Cargill expands poultry project

By Aidan Fortune

Processor Cargill and Heifer International have expanded their Hatching Hope Global Initiative into Mexico.

Antimicrobials used as performance enhancers will be discussed in-depth at this year's SIAVS in Brazil

Performance enhancer use in focus at SIAVS

By Aidan Fortune

The use of antimicrobials as performance enhancers for poultry and pig production is the subject of worldwide discussions will be the central theme of the International Poultry and Poultry Show (SIAVS) in Brazil.

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