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Environmental ProtectionConsistent sustainability

Colruyt conserves resources by operating its own water system. In-house production is a strong selling point.

by Rainer Heck – October 17, 2019

PoultrySmart factory developed in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore. A poultry factory in Singapore, billed as the first smart and green site in the region, is being built with the help of a $40 mill. loan.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 17, 2019

Pilgrim’s Pride – Tulip LtdClosure of acquisition announced

USA, Greeley, Colo. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation announced the completion of the acquisition of Tulip Ltd from Danish Crown.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 17, 2019

QualityBreeding efforts reduce boar taint

THE NETHERLANDS, Uden. Boar taint prevalence has been reduced from approximately 3% to 1% in the last five years.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 16, 2019

Animal WelfareNew EU welfare resource

BELGIUM, Brussels. The European Commission will launch a reference centre for the welfare of farmed poultry in 2020.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 16, 2019

Bird fluFrance detects virus on duck farm

FRANCE, Paris. France has detected a low-pathogenic H5 bird flu virus on a duck farm in the centre of the country, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 15, 2019

WalmartNew CEO named

USA, Bentonville, Ark. John Furner has been named president and CEO of Walmart US, effective 1. November.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 15, 2019

Belgian Meat OfficeSend more messages

BELGIUM, Mechelen Round Table of the Belgian Meat Office Successes for the meat industry, including reduced use of antibiotics. Communication remains a challenge.

by Jörg Schiffeler – October 14, 2019

UpdateExports strong for pork – beef below last year

USA, Washington. US pork exports continued to post very strong results in August, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 14, 2019

AlternativesVegan cheesburgers from one source

SWITZERLAND, Vevey. Nestlé now offers all the main ingredients for a vegan cheeseburger in its own range.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 14, 2019

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