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LeyboldVacuum manufacturer celebrates 170th birthday

Leybold succeeded with its combination of tradition and innovation over the course of its history.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 04, 2020

ChinaStrong rise in meat imports

CHINA, Beijing. The Corina crisis does not appear to have slowed down Chinese imports. Imports in January and February were significantly higher than in the previous year.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 03, 2020

Consumer demandEU cattle prices under pressure

UNITED KINGDOM, London. Industry reports in Ireland suggest prices are currently under downward pressure.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 03, 2020

PesticidesTraces in milk and meat

ITALY, Parma. In 2018, laboratories in the EU Member States more frequently found excessive pesticide residues in animal products.

by Axel Mönch – April 03, 2020

FairMeatEx Canada postponed to 2021

CANADA, Toronto. In view of the increasing spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) worldwide, the organization decided to postpone MeatEx Canada.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 03, 2020

PHW GroupGrowth in chicken unchecked

GERMANY, Damme. Animal welfare and alternative proteins remain the most important future topics at PHW. Sales of convenience products are increasing significantly.

by Steffen Bach – April 02, 2020

AMSAICoMST extends abstract submission deadline

USA, Orlando. The American Meat Science Association’s announces the impact of the global pandemic on Icomst.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 02, 2020

ISN slaughterhouse rankingWestfleisch overtakes Vion

GERMANY, Damme. Tönnies is the only company in the top 5 to succeed in getting more pigs on the hook. Securing raw materials becomes an important factor for the industry.

by Steffen Bach – April 02, 2020

PHW GroupAlternative proteins as an opportunity

GERMANY, Visbek. Greater animal welfare and investment in alternative proteins are two issues with which the poultry producer wants to distinguish itself in terms of sustainability.

by Steffen Bach – April 02, 2020

PandemicCoronavirus affects key pork producers

UNITED KINGDOM, London. In 2019 the UK was about 58% self-sufficient in pig meat products. A significant share of pork consumed in the UK is imported.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 01, 2020

Swine FeverASF in Papua New Guinea

AUSTRALIA, Sydeny. A disease that has devastated the global porcine population, killing 800 million pigs, has spread Papua New Guinea.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 01, 2020

BeefCarcase balance becomes a problem

UNITED KINGDOM, London. Demand for more minced beef signals trouble in the next two weeks.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 01, 2020

CoronavirusWSC has been postponed

IRELAND, Dublin. In response to the escalating situation the World Steak Challenge has been postponed until 2021.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 01, 2020

Corona crisisTense situation in Alsace

GERMANY, Frankfurt Strasbourg is the epicentre of the epidemic in France. IBC President Jacqueline Balzer describes what this means for butchers in the region.

by Sandra Sieler – April 01, 2020

OutlookCoronavirus and ASF shake up global poultry markets

THE NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam. Although the outlook is still moderately positive for most markets, the fast-moving coronavirus is adding significant uncertainty.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – April 01, 2020

Growth DriversMeat sales surge by 91%

GERMANY, Frankfurt. All meat and poultry moved at unprecedented volumes, whether fresh or fully cooked items.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – March 31, 2020

EU CommissionMeat sector in a difficult situation

BELGIUM, Brussels. EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski sees the European meat sector in a difficult position.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – March 31, 2020

ResultsAnother record year for JBS

BRAZIL, São Paulo. The Brazilian JBS S.A., one of the world's largest meat processors, achieved record sales in 2019 for the second calendar year in succession.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – March 31, 2020

Corona crisisHow our neighbours are coping

GERMANY, Frankfurt Coronavirus creating anxiety for butchers all over Europe. International Butchers' Confederation report provides an overview.

by Sandra Sieler – March 30, 2020

US Department of AgricultureChina accepts growth hormones

USA, Washington. China is removing barriers in agricultural trade with the USA. Sales opportunities for meat in particular will improve in the future.

by Axel Mönch – March 30, 2020