EU production, exports to rise this year, next, poultry imports to fall.
Poultry production in the European Union could grow by 2 percent, or 240,000 metric tons, to 13.8 million metric tons in 2015, and this increase could continue into 2016.
USDA deputy under secretary meets with International Association for Food Protection, Southwest Meat Association
August 4, 2015
Alfred Almanza, the USDA’s deputy under secretary for foodsafety, gave updates on the new poultry slaughter standards and other foodsafety issues at two important conferences held recently.
Prepared Foods and Chicken segments thrive while Beef and Pork segments slip
August 3, 2015
Tyson Foods net income increased to $343 million during thethird quarter of fiscal year 2015, an improvement of nearly 32 percent whencompared to the third quarter of 2014.
The Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) announces programs designed to meet consumers’ needs and create more opportunities for farmers and processors
August 3, 2015
Chicken Farmers of Ontario has announced that it is launching a portfolio of new and revised programs that will meet the needs of Ontario consumers while creating new opportunities for farmers and processors.
Pig and poultry projects among new initiatives approved by Chinese company’s board of directors
August 3, 2015
The board of directors of New Hope Groupon July 30 approved the company’s proposal for investment projects.
Company expects continued improvement after last outdated plant goes offline
July 31, 2015
Canadian meat and poultry company Maple Leaf Foods narrowed its losses again in the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, ending with a net loss of CA$7.5 million (US$57.6 million), an improvement from the CA$39.5 million loss recorded during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.
Veterinary industry in New Zealand committed to phasing out use of antibiotics in animal agriculture
July 31, 2015
The veterinary profession in New Zealand is reducing itsreliance on antibiotic use in animal agriculture, and has aimed to phase outthe use of all antibiotics by 2030.
Zimbabwe has reported its first outbreaks of African swine fever since 1992, while Uganda, Zambia, Cabo Verde, Chad and Cote d’Ivoire have also had outbreaks since the start of 2015
July 31, 2015
After an absence of more than 20 years, African swinefever has returned to Zimbabwe.
Remaining six quarantines expected to be released soon
July 31, 2015
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and ConsumerProtection (DATCP) has released the quarantineson the first three of nine commercial poultry producers affected by highlypathogenic avian influenza earlier in 2015.
Few countries can export fresh eggs to the US and after 20 years, despite the current situation, Mexico has achieved this major step at a crucial time.
Few countries can export fresh eggs to the US and after 20 years, despite the current situation, Mexico has achieved this major step at a crucial time.