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Chicken ProcessingPlukon and CFG join forces

From the sourcing of raw materials, existing logistics channels and available production capacity, the companies will further strengthen each other.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 15, 2020

ResultsCherkizovo struggled with prices and export opportunities

RUSSIA, Moscow. The company announced this week operating results for June and the second quarter of 2020.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 15, 2020

Global TradeChina's imports rose rapidly in the first half of the year

CHINA, Beijing. China imported 4.75 mill. t of meat including offal in the first six months of the year, up 73.5% on the same period a year ago.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 15, 2020

IndustryHerta appoints new managing director

GERMANY, Frankfurt. Herta bids farewell to its managing director in retirement. A woman, who can already point to several well-known employers in the food industry, takes over the helm.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 14, 2020

TönniesSubsidiary may produce

GERMANY, Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Next stage on the way to the opening: The Tönnies daughter Tillman's Convenience is allowed to produce in Rheda-Wiedenbrück again under certain conditions. This was announced by the local authorities on Monday. The subsidiary of the Tönnies Group may n

by Stefanie Pionke – July 14, 2020

Trade FairProFood Tech Chicago is cancelled

USA, Chicago. The partners of ProFood Tech decided to cancel the trade fair edition planned for 2021 in Chicago (13 to 15 April 2021).

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 14, 2020

Animal WelfareTyson received PAACO Certification

USA, Springdale, Ark. The company announced it is the first company to receive audit certification for all poultry across its supply chain from the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO).

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 14, 2020

ASFSignificantly more cases in the EU

BELGIUM, Brussels. The number of outbreaks detected in wild boar in the first half of 2020 was twice as high as in the same period last year.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 14, 2020

TradeAnti-contamination measures restrict imports

CHINA, Beijing. China‘s meat imports are dwindling thanks to its tough measures against coronavirus contamination.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 12, 2020

Covid-19Technicians may install Corona protection

GERMANY; Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Other divisions at the slaughterhouse in Rheda-Wiedenbrück may resume operations, but production is not included. Meanwhile Tönnies announces a Covid-19 infection in Weißenfels.

by Stefanie Pionke – July 10, 2020

TönniesFirst step towards opening

GERMANY; Rheda-Wiedenbrück. At first the administrative staff are allowed to resume work on the Tönnies factory premises.

by Sandra Sieler – July 10, 2020

Alternatives Bell Food Group expands investment in Mosa Meat

SWITZERLAND; Basel. With this investment, the company underlines its claim to actively participate in shaping new trends in the convenience food sector and to take a leading role in the booming market for meat alternatives.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 09, 2020

Working conditions Danish Crown also gives in

GERMANY, Oldenburg. Following Tönnies, Westfleisch, Westcrown, Willms and PHW, Danish Crown (DC) has also decided to voluntarily withdraw from contracts for work and services.

by Sabrina Meyer – July 09, 2020

TradeAldi UK wants to maintain local supply chains

United Kingdom, Atherstone. The company commits to never selling chlorinated chicken or hormone injected beef.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 09, 2020

TönniesOpening still unclear

GERMANY, Gütersloh. It is still uncertain when the large slaughtering and cutting plant of Tönnies in Rheda-Wiedenbrück will be able to resume operations.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 08, 2020

SustainabilityPlant-based meat substitutes perform best

GERMANY, Dessau. Among meat substitutes, plant-based have the best environmental balance.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 08, 2020

ForecastCorona accelerates the beef production decline

UNITED KINGDOM, London. Production of beef is expected to fall compared to 2019, by a greater extent than was forecast in the spring.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 08, 2020

Protein marketPoultry benefits from volatile prices

THE NETHERLANDS, Utrecht. The global poultry industry is recovering from a storm that hit in the first six month 2020, and the outlook is gradually improving.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 08, 2020

ExportsLowest monthly volume for 10 years

USA; Washington. The production challenges and economic headwinds slowed US red meat exports in May.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 07, 2020

Slaughterhouse closuresWarning of overcrowded stables

GERMANY, Berlin. The German Federal Veterinary Association fears that the slaughterhouse closures will lead to overcrowded stables.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – July 07, 2020