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Meat HarvestingUSDA reports decline in slaughter facility numbers

The number of federally inspected and non-federally inspected slaughter establishments has declined 40% since 1990.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – November 02, 2016

CETACanada and EU sign trade agreement

BRUSSELS, Belgium. Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Tusk, president of the European Council signed CETA during the European Union-Canada Leaders’ Summit.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – November 02, 2016

NCCNational Chicken Council installs new board members

USA, Washington. Mike Popowycs, Ben Harrison and Mark Kaminsky will help to guide the organization in the coming years.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – November 01, 2016

Pilgrim's PrideQ3 earnings and revenue decline

USA, Greeley, Colo. The company cited unfavorable grain costs as one factor to impact quarterly result.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – November 01, 2016

SmithfieldQ3 earning results released

USA, Smithfield,Virginia. Packaged meats and fresh pork business helps for good profits.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 31, 2016

NGGInternational Meat Conference

GERMANY, Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Works councils, trade unionists, politicians and employers consulted on the situation of employees in the slaughter industry.

by Sandra Sieler – October 29, 2016

Bord BiaNew CEO appointed

IRELAND, Dublin. Tara McCarthy will follow Aidan Cotter

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 29, 2016

IrelandBrexit shows influence

IRELAND, Dublin. Organic beef trade hit by sterling collapse.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 28, 2016

JBS S.A.Reorganization plans canceled

BRAZIL, São Paulo. Brazil's BNDESPar claims actions against shareholders' interests.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 28, 2016

Bird fluInfection spreads in India

INDIA, New Delhi. Bird flu toll rises up to 66.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 27, 2016

IndonesiaCarabeef wanted

AUSTRALIA, Ultimo. Australian beef undercut by Indian alternative in Indonesia.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 27, 2016

Restaurant Brands InternationalBurger King's results better than expected

CANADA, Oakville. Restaurant chain presents balance Q3 2016.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 26, 2016

Allen HarimHatchery planned

USA, Seaford, Delaware. Company to build $22 mill. facility in Dagsboro.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 26, 2016

EFSAChina and Europe work together

ITALY, Parma. EFSA and CFSA will sign an Memorandum of Cooperation at China’s International Food Safety & Quality Conference + Expo, which opens its doors from 2–3 November in Shanghai.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 25, 2016

ChinaIBM and Walmart use blockchain technology to track pork

CHINA, Beijing. China's pork products will be digitally traced through blockchain technology.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 25, 2016

McDonald'sSmall increase in Q3 global

USA, Oak Brook, Ill. Looking ahead, the company is focused on growing global comparable sales and serving more customers while being mindful of the near-term challenges in several markets.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 25, 2016

RabobankPork surplus hinders future prospects

THE NETHERLANDS, Utrecht. The Q4 report indicates challenges loom in 2017.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 24, 2016

German Butchers' AssociationShaping the future decisively

GERMANY, Saarbrücken DFV President Herbert Daniels drawing up priorities for his tenure. The main focuses: the butcher's shop of the future and dialogue.

by Jörg Schiffeler – October 23, 2016

BRFBrazilian meat specialist to invest in China

BRAZIL, São Paulo. BRF's investment in Cofco Meat will enhance the meatpacker's presence in China.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 21, 2016

Animal welfareUN adopts groundbreaking policies

ROME, Italy. The recommendations for government policy on animal welfare are not binding.

by Editor fleischwirtschaft.com – October 21, 2016