Australia: Young abattoir closure leaves pork producers in the lurch
It was the only meatworks in the region licensed to kill pigs for the export market.
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Two Red Meat Market Leaders join forces
Butina A/S and MPS Meat Processing Systems announce that MPS has acquired a majority shareholding in Butina A/S. Butina, and its 100% subsidiary Anitec, will continue to operate as an independent entity serving existing and new customers and partners.
Atria invests in pig farming in Russia
Atria Plc has signed a shareholders' agreement with the Danish company AS Dan Invest concerning pig production in Russia. Atria will have a 26 % stake in the Russian company OOO Dan Invest, which is the owner of two pig farms: one in Krasnodar and one in Tambov.
Positive development trends in Russian animal production
New investments planned – international technology in demand – DLG provides information about the latest developments in Russian animal production in the run-up to AgroFarm 2010
European Union - Commission regulation: food chain information to be provided to food business operators operating slaughterhouses
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1161/2009 of 30 November 2009 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards food chain information to be provided to food business operators operating slaughterhouses.
UK - FVO finds hygiene failings
Inspectors from the EU’s Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) found “serious shortcomings” in two of the 12 food premises visited during a mission to audit whether official controls were being applied across the UK meat and milk sectors.
Russia invests EUR 500 million in new slaughterhouses
The Russian government is planning to invest up to 24 billion rubles (EUR 500 million) in the construction of new slaughterhouses in Russia with a total processing capacity of 7 million heads annually.
UK - Pig price sampled enlarged
The Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) sample is now taking in more of the industry following the decision of FA Gill to join.
European Union - Council Regulation on on the protection of animals at the time of killing
The Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 lays down rules for the killing of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or other products as well as the killing of animals for the purpose of depopulation and for related operation.
United Kingdom - Wales: Rural development sub-committee
The Rural Development Sub-Committee is undertaking an inquiry into animal welfare and meat hygiene at abattoirs and slaughterhouses in Wales.
United Kingdom - Double cost concern
There are not just one but two major issues for abattoirs that could bounce back and hit producers. One is pleurisy and the other is poor slapmarking.
Vietnam pushes to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry
The Vietnamese government is pushing to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry. The push to build more modern slaughter houses, offer investment incentives to private operators, and impose tough laws and standards indicates growing demand for modern meat processing technology. ILDEX Vietnam 2010 is expanding its meat-processing profile to satisfy this demand.
Effects of feeder design on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing pigs
The use of a wet-dry feeder improves pig performance until slaughter, without improving carcass performance.
Philippines - Hog raisers ask govt to put up more slaughterhouses, storage facilities
Hog raisers belonging to the National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. (NFHFI) said the government should consider putting up more state-of-the-art slaughterhouses and storage facilities so they can take full advantage of opportunities presented by the export market.
Vissan Co to build $39m food processing factory
Vissan Ltd Co will develop a food processing complex worth VND700 billion (US$39 million) in the southern province of Long An, pursuant to an investment licence granted by the provincial People’s Committee.
USA - Notice on ante mortem verification issued
Notice 52-09: Ante-Mortem Verification of Livestock Offered for Slaughter by the Establishment has been issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service.