France: AIM abattoirs in receivership
The company's survival is only possible if it is quickly sold, given the state of its liquid assets.
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Prices below production costs
In our sector we know well that if Germany sneezes the whole of Europe catches a cold. Last Wednesday the prices dropped by €0.04 in Germany…
Analysis of factors associated with mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage
The study assess the effects of the month, slaughter house of destination, length of the journey, and temperature–humidity index on mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage.
Philippines: buy meat from accredited slaughterhouses, meat shops
Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala advised consumers to purchase meat and meat products from National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS).
France: the production of pork remains stable since the beginning of 2014
During the first nine months of 2014 the slaughterings have dropped by 0.3% in terms of the number of heads, but they have increased by 0.6% in terms of weight.
HKScan Sweden joins Svenska Köttföretagen and streamlines its legal structure and operations
On 5th November, 2014, HKScan Sweden AB joined Svenska Köttföretagen AB, a new industry organization formed by a network of Swedish slaughtering companies. HKScan is a co-founder and key member of the newly formed company.
Mexico: the SAGARPA opens up new markets for meat products
During the first semester of 2014, the Mexican meat products producers obtained 24 authorisations for the commercialisation of beef, pork and horse meat in 16 African, Asian and American countries.
France: Commission proposes €918,000 to support former workers of GAD abattoirs
Employment: Commission proposes €918,000 from Globalisation Fund to support former workers of GAD abattoirs in France.
United States: FSIS survey of the meat slaughter and processing industry
The survey will be sent to eligible beef and pork slaughter establishments nationwide.
France: the main pig abattoirs in 2013
20.2% of the slaughterings were carried out in the abattoir Cooperl Arcatlantique.
United Kingdom: BPEX Pig Health Scheme to stay until 2015
It has been confirmed that the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS) will be operating in abattoirs until summer 2015.
Resisting is winning
During July Germany has made a strong challenge that is difficult to process for the whole of Europe.
Mexico: inauguration of the first public TIF abattoir in Jalisco
The abattoir has a slaughtering capacity of 3,800 cattle heads and 5,600 pigs per month.
United States: fewer hogs slaughtered in 2013
Commercial hog slaughter totaled 112.1 million head, 1 percent lower than 2012.
European Union: Commission clears acquisition of Sokolów by Danish Crown in food sector
The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns given the parties' moderate combined market position resulting from the proposed transaction.
United Kingdom: evaluating changes to official controls in pig approved slaughterhouses
The results of the research will hopefully help the FSA to understand how the changes are working in practice and will also help FSA to identify areas where further assistance is needed – for example, training and information.