United Kingdom - Meat trade hots up in the Caribbean
Quality beef, lamb and pork is being exported to the West Indies by English producers for the first time in 20 years.
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Uruguay - Increase in swine production
According to a report published in the yearly register of the Office of Farming Policy (Opypa) carried out by Eduardo Errea and titled “Recent hog evolution and perspectives”, throughout 2010 the global supply of pork meat in Uruguay increased by 10%, reverting 2009’s trend and taking up a trend reminiscent of that of 2006 and 2007.
Hungary lifts restrictions on German pork
The Ministry of Rural Development said Tuesday that the decision to ease the rules came after consultations with the EU and Germany.
Maple Leaf Foods and West Face Capital reach accord
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement with West Face Capital, a Toronto-based investment fund that owns approximately 11.4% of the Company's shares outstanding.
Family Farms, Inc. in the Philippines forms strategic partnership with TOPIGS
TOPIGS and Family Farms, Inc in the Philippines have formalized a strategic pig genetics agreement which is composed of gilt multiplication and installation of a modern artificial insemination centers.
Maple Leaf Foods to close prepared meats facility in British Columbia
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. today announced plans to close its prepared meats facility located in Surrey, British Columbia on September 30, 2011.
German pig prices rebound
German pig prices are showing signs of bouncing back this week as The EU’s farm ministers agreed to introduce a private storage scheme for pork from regions affected by the dioxin scare.
USA - April hogs closed up the 300 point limit
April hogs closed up the 300 point limit and nearby futures pushed to their highest levels since August.
Cherkizovo Group - Trading Update for Full Year 2010
Cherkizovo OJSC, one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, today issues a trading update ahead of its results for the year ended 31 December 2010, which will be reported in March 2011.
Lallemand opens new TITAN® yeast production facility to face soaring demand for protected active yeasts
Lallemand Animal Nutrition announced today the opening of a second yeast coating facility in Passau, Germany.
Campofrio Food Group to acquire Cesare Fiorucci
Campofrio Food Group announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of Cesare Fiorucci S.p.A., owner of Italy's number-one brand of processed meats, Fiorucci.
Argentina – Pork product imports
Throughout 2009 a total of 35.856 tons of pork products were imported, a value of 78 million dollars. The importation of fresh meats represented 75% of total products imported and equals 10% of national production (27.800 tons).
Belorus - The Belarusian Government discussed the status and perspectives of private farm development
The Government stressed at the meeting that private farming has big potential and should expand production of export-oriented and import substituting products with adequate state support.
Alltech: Feeding a World of 9.3 Billion - Meeting Global Demand with a Local Response
As the global population increases from 7 billion in 2011 to a predicted 9.3 billion by 2050, the agri-food industry must find a sustainable way to meet the resulting demand for food.
USA - The US and Ukraine sign health protocol for swine semen
The bilateral health veterinary certificate for swine semen was finalized on January 6th, 2011. US swine genetics industry may proceed with shipments to Ukraine.
Cherkizovo's products named among the 100 best in Russia
Cherkizovo Group OJSC (LSE: CHE), one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, is pleased to announce that it has won the highest award for its poultry products in the “100 Best Russian Products” contest.