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213	Olam International invests $150 million in Nigerian poultry facilities	Olam International announced that it has begun production at two new poultry facilities in Nigeria after an investment of nearly 150 million dollars.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The combined capacity of the two plants reaches 720,000 metric tons of poultry feed annually. The company says that its new facilities directly address a significant supply gap for poultry meat in Nigeria, giving farmers and distributors access to high-quality feed and DOC at competitive prices.</p> <p>Olam projects that its investment will enhance domestic poultry production by approximately 8 billion eggs and 100 million kilograms of poultry meat – the equivalent of 40 eggs and 0.5 kilograms of chicken per Nigerian per year.</p> <p>Furthermore, Olam's veterinaries will train nearly 10,000 farmers in best poultry farming practices.</p> <p>Olam estimates that poultry meat consumption among Nigerians could increase up to 10-fold by 2040, provided domestic supply can meet increased demand and based on prices becoming more affordable for Nigerians3. This would require the poultry feed and DOC supply in -Nigeria to grow at over 10% CAGR per year.</p> <p>Given around 75% of poultry farming is managed by smallholders, Olam’s poultry initiatives have the potential to indirectly create 150,000 to 200,000 rural jobs for Nigerians as the entire sector is stimulated.</p> <p>Photo Source: USDA/ Flickr/ Bob Nichols</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-21 07:00:42	2025-08-06 17:18:33	Details Edit Delete
145	Faroe Islands signed a free trade agreement with Turkey	The Turkish government has finally approved the Free Trade Agreement between Turkey and the Faroe Islands and it will enter into force starting with October 1, 2017.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The companies from the Faroe Islands will have to access the Turkish market for their products without having to pay tariffs. Before the free trade agreement, the tariff on Faroese salmon, saithe, mackerel, and herring has been 30 percent.</p> <p>"Turkey is an interesting market with 80 million people," says Poul Michelsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.</p> <p>Now that the free trade agreement will come into force, the Faroe Islands will be finally able to compete with the countries from EU and EFTA, who already had free trade agreements with Turkey. "Turkey has a growing market for salmon, pelagic fish and demersal fish, but the high tariffs have been an obstacle for our industry," the Faroese government statement read.</p> <p>"As part of generating an interest in Faroese products in Turkey, and trade amongst the two countries, we are planning a campaign to promote trade with the Faroe Islands in Turkey," says Poul Michelsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.</p>	1		Market		2017-09-07 07:00:16	2025-08-06 13:31:49	Details Edit Delete
187	Hilton Food reports a 9% increase in revenues in the first semester		<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The company's operating profit increased by 9% to £18.8 million and its turnover rose by 3.3% on a constant currency basis, reflecting raw material prices increases, enhanced by favorable currency translation.</p> <p>Moreover, Hilton's volume growth was driven by Australia, Ireland, Sweden and Portugal partly offset by challenging market conditions in Central Europe. It was up 8.7% in the first half of 2017.</p> <p>“Hilton delivered strong volume and profit growth during the period. Our strategic progress continued with entry into Portugal and expansion recently announced in Central Europe where beef deboning has commenced and a fresh food factory will be developed. The initial work on our new factory in Queensland, Australia continues with the planning approvals process well advanced. We remain committed to growing our business through innovation and product development as well as exploring a range of new expansion opportunities to further our geographic reach,” said Chief Executive Robert Watson OBE.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-15 06:47:39	2025-08-06 08:03:36	Details Edit Delete
225	Tyson Foods postponed building its new poultry facility	Tyson Foods is postponing its plan to build a new poultry processing unit in Tonganoxie, Kansas, due to the lack of support from the local government.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The company's project was initially supported by Kansas' government, but after a meeting of Leavenworth County commissioners, the authorities decided to withdrawal from the deal.</p> <p>“We still have interest in Leavenworth County, but will prioritize the other locations in Kansas and other states that have expressed support,” Tyson's open letter read. “We’d still like to get to know each other, however, after Monday’s reversal of support by the Leavenworth County commissioners, we will put our plans in your community on hold.”</p> <p>In early September, Tyson Foods announced that it planned to invest 320 million dollars in building a poultry complex in eastern Kansas as demand for chicken increased.</p> <p>The capacity of the poultry plant is planned to reach 1.25 million birds per week, which would increase Tyson Foods' overall production capacity. The annual economic benefit for the Kansas state from the construction of the new plant would reach nearly 150 million dollars.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-22 17:30:46	2025-08-05 20:47:34	Details Edit Delete
375	MeatMania 2017 opens its doors in Bulgaria	The 24th edition of the MeatMania annual exhibition, organized at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, has opened its doors today. MeatMania, the event dedicated to the meat industry, will be attended by hundreds of exhibitors from all over Europe and beyond.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The exhibition is addressed to industry professionals and represents a good opportunity to establish partnerships between processors and manufacturers or importers of equipment. MeatMania is also open to the general public in the 4 days of the fair featuring meat products, delicacies, live cooking shows, and the latest techniques and recipes.</p> <p>More than 22,000 visitors are expected to arrive at MeatMania.</p> <p>The exhibition will showcase the best meat grinding system in Switzerland, a new drying system for curing dried products from Italy and small-scale high-quality machinery from Valencia, Spain.</p> <p>Hi-tec hand washing and disinfection systems</p> <p>All visitors at the exhibition will have the opportunity to review professional and modern cleaning and disinfection solutions targeted at the food and beverage industry, hotels and restaurants, catering and catering facilities. For the first time in Bulgaria in the days of the exhibition there will be presented high-tech systems for washing and disinfection of hands.</p> <p>End of harmful microorganisms</p> <p>An interesting product made by the engineers that can be seen at MEATMANIA is the flexible and invisible ceramic coating that repels microorganisms. The product changes the typical characteristics of the surface, allowing hardly any adherence of microorganisms. Molybsan generates an inhospitable environment depriving microorganism of moisture and food.</p> <p>Independent of type of surface a very natural and high death rate is achieved. All this is achieved without using biocides and at the same time it is the best prerequisite for perfect hygiene in food industry.</p> <p>MEATMANIA profile:</p> <p>- Meat and meat products - meat cuts and preparations made from minced meat, cured and uncured sausages, raw-dried, raw-smoked and cured boiled-smoked products and others.<br />- Delicatessen<br />- Additives<br />- Equipment, technology and other machinery for production, processing, storage and marketing of products<br />- Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment<br />- Equipment for shops<br />- Specialized laboratory equipment<br />- Packagings and packaging machines, devices for marking and labeling<br />- Specialized vehicles<br />- Specialized flooring<br />- Professional cleaning systems, accessories, chemicals, systems for washing and hygienic equipment<br />- Information technology - solutions providing product quality and food safety, integrated logistics concepts and traceability according to standards (national and international)</p> <p>Parallel to MEATMANIA in the six halls of Inter Expo Center there will be held the international exhibitions THE WORLD OF MILK, BULPEK, SALON DE VIN, INTERFOOD & DRINK and SIHRE.</p>	1		Events		2017-11-08 15:20:27	2025-08-06 09:55:33	Details Edit Delete
195	German Sausage Haus recalls meat products due to possible contamination		<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The frozen products were produced and packaged on various dates from June 14, 2017 to Sept. 8, 2017.</p> <p>FSIS published a list of the products that are subject to recall.<br />The products bear the establishment number “Est. 45952” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were distributed for institutional use and shipped to retail stores in Washington State.</p> <p>The problem was discovered on Sept. 14, 2017, by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) when they observed a possible processing deviation while reviewing records.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-18 06:47:27	2025-08-06 16:45:32	Details Edit Delete
447	African swine fever continues to spread in Europe	A joint event of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the German County Association and the German Farmers Association regarding concerns of African swine fever outbreaks recently took place in Berlin.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The German authorities talked about matters relating the measures needed to be taken for Germany to be protected against an epidemic of ASF, but also to be prepared for a possible emergency situation.</p> <p>The epizootic epidemic has been occurring in the Baltic States and Poland since 2014 - in countries further to the east since 2007 - and is spreading further and further to the west. There is a constant danger of the disease spreading across Germany's borders.</p> <p>Federal Minister of Agriculture Christian Schmidt said: "An outbreak of African swine fever in Germany would bring heavy economic consequences for all pig farmers. That is why the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has already taken a number of measures to prevent further the spread of African swine fever. As early as August, the BMEL launched an information campaign on motorway rest stops, parking lots and truck stops. In September, in Prague, I exchanged views with my Czech counterpart Marian Jure?ka on combating African swine fever in wild boar. We are currently preparing for the crisis with a joint crisis exercise by the federal government and the states. "</p> <p>The Chief Executive of the German County Association Prof. dr. Hans-Günter Henneke said: "The districts would be affected by an outbreak of the disease in many ways. In addition to the significant impact on pig farming and food processing companies, the counties in the Länder are regularly checked by the authorities responsible for disease control. Therefore, we want to make a contribution to be prepared for the epidemic. The districts have many years of experience in the control of animal diseases, most recently proven again in the avian influenza case. In cooperation with farmers and hunters, they ensure a rapid and effective response to a possible occurrence in Germany. "</p> <p>Johannes Röring, Chairman of the Special Committee on Pork at the German Farmers' Association (DBV) and President of the Westfälisch-Lippe Agricultural Association: "For us pig farmers and for the entire value chain, an outbreak of African swine fever would be a disaster. That's why we have to do everything so that the epidemic does not occur in Germany. At the same time, however, we must be prepared for the worst case as much as possible and support agriculture! This requires, in particular, a quick and smooth crisis management, which succeeds only in interaction with the authorities, hunters and agriculture. Therefore, such common events as today are very valuable in being able to respond quickly in times of crisis. "</p>	1		Industry		2017-11-27 07:21:37	2025-08-06 05:44:05	Details Edit Delete
243	Columbus Craft Meats expands Hayward based plant	Columbus Craft Meats has invested 16 million dollars into expanding the company's salami curing facility in Hayward, California, in order to meet high customer demand for its products.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The Hayward based plant received an additional 10,000 square feet which increases the company's salami production capacity by 30%.</p> <p>The company begin construction at the site in February and has finalized the project earlier this month.</p> <p>Columbus' last plant expansion was in early 2015, which boosted its production capacity by 50% and almost doubled the size of the Hayward facility. However, capacity was quickly filled as Columbus became the most widely distributed meat brand in delis across the United States.</p> <p>"We are now the most broadly distributed deli meat brand in the United States and we're excited to see the tremendous growth in our business," says Columbus CEO, Joe Ennen. "This added capacity will assure that even more consumers coast-to-coast will be able to enjoy our premium salami. Further, our expansion not only allows us to meet demand but also to continue developing innovative new products."</p> <p>Similar to 2015, this most recent expansion installed custom, Italian-made equipment to ensure the consistent quality customers have come to expect from Columbus Craft Meats.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-27 07:14:20	2025-08-06 14:53:10	Details Edit Delete
262	2 Sisters Food Group suspends operations after discovered meat fraud	After an investigation by ITV and The Guardian which unveiled a series of health and safety breaches, 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the largest chicken suppliers, has suspended its operations.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The investigation covered by The Guardian and ITV News claimed that workers were mixing meat of different ages and they also tampered with the slaughter dates on poultry products.</p> <p>The threat posed because of this practice is that in case of an outbreak of food poisoning the meat products would be untraceable.</p> <p>Several supermarkets, including Marks & Spencer, Adli, Lidl, and Tesco, have announced they will no longer be taking poultry meat or poultry products from the company's plant from West Bromwich until the investigation is finalized.</p> <p>Following the allegations, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) declared it had not found evidence of breaches during the inspection at the company's factory.</p> <p>2 Sisters Food Group responded promptly after the charges and said that it takes the allegations extremely seriously:</p> <p>"Since the allegations were put to us by the Guardian/ITV, we have been working around the clock to get to the truth of the matter.</p> <p>We responded immediately by launching our own internal investigation at our West Bromwich plant and invited the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to independently review our standards.</p> <p>The FSA has been in daily attendance since the allegations were raised and confirmed that it has not identified any breaches.</p> <p>However, our internal investigation has shown some isolated instances of non-compliance with our own Quality management systems.</p> <p>We have therefore decided to temporarily suspend operations at the site to allow us the time to retrain all colleagues including management in all food safety and quality management systems," the company's statement read.</p>	1		Retail		2017-10-02 12:32:49	2025-08-06 16:13:51	Details Edit Delete
436	Hong Kong has suspended poultry meat imports from South Korea	Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has currently banned shipments of poultry meat and poultry products from Jeollabuk-do Province, Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Daegu Metropolitan City in Korea, due to reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N6 and H5N8 in these regions.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The measure was taken in regard to a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Korean authorities.</p> <p>A CFS spokesman said that in the first nine months of this year, Hong Kong imported about 77 tons of frozen and chilled poultry meat and 390,000 poultry eggs from Korea.</p> <p>"The CFS has contacted the Korean authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE on avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.</p>	1		Industry		2017-11-22 06:31:16	2025-08-06 13:47:40	Details Edit Delete
424	On-farm connectivity is MLA's priority	Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is preparing to tackle one of the biggest on-farm productivity constraints with a bold plan to improve connectivity on-farm and right through the red meat supply chain.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The new connectivity program will be launched by MLA at Red Meat 2017 in Alice Springs, and will be charged with identifying the connectivity needs of individual businesses, navigating the technology options and then offering a pathway of available solutions.</p> <p>For many producers and their businesses, connectivity will include access to individual pieces of technology such as phone, internet and critical on-farm operations, as well as the means of linking these between the home, paddock and outside world.</p> <p>Initial work will include:</p> <p>The development of a connectivity hub through MLA’s website, giving producers a comprehensive list of technology providers and an explanation of their services. In a complex marketplace, this will aim to offer producers a one-stop shop that provides the information and tools they need to address their connectivity needs and implement solutions.<br />The opportunity to partner with MLA and specialist technology providers to carry out a comprehensive review of an individual businesses connectivity requirements and identify a tailored solution. Participating businesses will co-fund this work through the MLA Donor Company (MDC), sharing their results and insights with the wider red meat industry.<br />Engaging R&D connectivity managers to work within individual businesses to identify and advise on connectivity solutions – and sharing relevant insights back to industry.<br />Seeking feedback through a survey to better understand the connectivity needs and experiences of red meat producers.<br />MLA General Manager – Research, Development & Innovation, Sean Starling, said this program of work is all about helping producers identify their connectivity requirements and available solutions.</p> <p>“We recognise that there are existing and ongoing infrastructure challenges for producers in accessing basic technology and services in rural areas, for which there is not a simple fix,” Mr Starling said.</p> <p>“However, for many simply navigating and understanding what technology is currently available and how best to implement that in your business is equally challenging.</p> <p>“Not every producer and business has the same connectivity requirements. For some their needs are as simple as making a phone call or getting basic internet access in the paddock. For others, it can be about fully integrating your business or transferring data in real time across the supply chain.</p>	1		Industry		2017-11-20 06:59:19	2025-08-06 18:01:59	Details Edit Delete
452	Alliance Group to invest $800,000 at its Mataura plant	Alliance Group is investing almost $800,000 in a new blood processing room at its Mataura plant in Southland to help meet the growing demand from the pharmaceutical industry.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The new facility at the plant will collect and process adult bovine blood into serum for blood products, which are used in the development of vaccines, cancer treatments, and drugs to treat<br />neurodegenerative, haematological and endocrine disorders.</p> <p>Demand from the pharmaceutical industry for New Zealand blood products has increased significantly due to the country’s disease-free status and world-leading agricultural systems.</p> <p>David Surveyor, chief executive of Alliance Group, said blood products can create value for the cooperative’s shareholders.</p> <p>“Our strategy is maximising revenue, diversifying our products and strengthening our market channels," said Mr. Surveyor. “This investment is another example of how we are developing opportunities to capture more market value for our shareholders.”</p> <p>Alliance Group is a co-operative owned by approximately 5,000 farmer shareholders and exports lamb, beef, venison and co-products to customers in more than 65 countries.</p>	1		Industry		2017-11-28 07:00:31	2025-08-06 16:23:37	Details Edit Delete
177		Hilton Foods Australia will invest 115 million dollars in the construction of a meat processing and distribution center at the LOGOS Heathwood Logistics Estate in Brisbane.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The new facility will spread across 45,000 square meters. Construction at the site is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2019.</p> <p>Starting January 2020, Hilton will start to supply Woolworths store with beef, lamb and pork products.</p> <p>Hilton formed a joint venture with Woolworths, Australia in 2013, which operates two factories, one near Melbourne and one in Bunbury, Western Australia. The two facilities supply meat products to nearly one third of Woolworths’ retail stores.</p> <p>Hilton Food Group plc is a leading specialist meat-packing business supplying major international food retailers, Tesco, Ahold, Albert Heijn, ICA, Rimi and Coop Danmark from state of the art facilities located in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, and Denmark.</p> <p>Hilton Foods reported an increase in pre-tax profit in the first semester of 2017, by 10.4% to 18.4 million pounds on revenue of 690.7 million pounds, up from 631.9 million pounds. Furthermore the increase in volumes of 8.7% were driven mainly by Australia and Portugal.</p>	1		Retail		2017-09-13 14:00:02	2025-08-06 16:05:23	Details Edit Delete
479	Cargill inaugurates poultry plant in the Philippines	Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production, a joint venture between Cargill and Jollibee Foods Corporation, recently inaugurated its new poultry processing plant in Santo Tomas, Batangas.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The new poultry processing facility has a capacity of 45 million chickens per year and it is the largest plant in the Philippines, providing dressed and marinated chicken to meet the increased demand at JFC brands in the country.</p> <p>The investment, which underscores C-Joy’s commitment to deliver convenient, safe and affordable chicken products to the JFC brands in the Philippines was celebrated in the presence of the Batangas 3rd District Congresswoman Ma. Theresa Collantes, Sto. Tomas Mayor Edna Sanchez, and the United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim.</p> <p>&bdquo;Cargill and Jollibee came together to start this plant because of our common commitment to the highest standards in product quality and food safety. This is reflected in this new plant which harnesses technology and global experience to deliver tasty chicken products in an environment which is safe for our employees and is environmentally sustainable,” Paul Fullbright, President and CEO of C-Joy said.</p> <p>C-Joy is partnering with local poultry farmers in Batangas and nearby provinces to supply chickens to the new facility.</p> <p>Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. The company has 155,000 employees in 70 countries.</p> <p>The JFC Group of Companies is one of the largest buyers of chicken in the Philippines. Its brands Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Greenwich and Burger King franchise sell significant volume of chicken products. JFC has a broad system of product supply chain that includes 13 commissaries in the Philippines.</p>	1		Industry		2017-12-06 07:09:02	2025-08-06 10:23:15	Details Edit Delete
267	A new genetic study on increasing meat productivity and tenderness	A new study funded by the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) explores new ways of increasing productivity in cattle and meat tenderness.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The new research indicates that Brazilian beef exports could be much larger if the quality of beef would be similar to that produced in Australia, Argentina, and Uruguay. The experts say that to improve productivity, besides meat tenderness, genetic improvement techniques are used to breed animals that gain weight more quickly or that better resist disease, according to <a href="https://bv.fapesp.br/en/auxilios/58781/molecular-basis-of-meat-quality-in-nelore-beef-cattle/">Agencia FAPESP</a>.</p> <p>“Brazil is the world’s second largest producer of beef, in an industry whose 2016 revenue exceeded US$ 5 billion. The cost of producing Brazilian beef is one of the lowest in the world, but in order to expand market importance, beef production needs to adapt to the standards established by importers. Among quality concerns, tenderness, the amount and the type of marbling can influence the sensory characteristics and nutritional value of the beef,” said Luciana Correia de Almeida Regitano, a researcher at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Livestock Raising Division – Southeast, and faculty member of the graduate program in Evolutionary Genetics and Molecular Biology at the Federal University of São Carlos (in São Paulo, Brazil).</p> <p>Furthermore Luciana Regitano said that in Brazil, over 80% of beef cattle is Nelore. The breed, of the subspecies Bos taurus indicus, originated in India, but it does not produce meat that is as tender as that from breeds like Angus (Bos taurus taurus) that originated in Europe and presents more marbling. “Nelore cattle weigh less and have lower productivity and less tender meat. As a result, their price is lower,” she said.</p> <p>“An important concern of the beef industry is feed cost for the herd, which can constitute up to 40% of production costs. Increasing feeding efficiency is a way to avoid expanding the area used for cattle breeding, which in Brazil is over 168 million hectares. In other words, greater efficiency has as a much an impact on the cost of production as it does on the environment,” Regitano said during FAPESP Week Nebraska-Texas, held on September 18-22 in the cities of Lincoln, Nebraska and Lubbock, Texas.</p> <p>Regitano heads up the <a href="https://bv.fapesp.br/en/auxilios/58781/molecular-basis-of-meat-quality-in-nelore-beef-cattle/">FAPESP-funded Thematic Project entitled “Molecular basis of meat quality in Nelore beef cattle”</a>. The research study is a follow-up to a previous study that enabled the identification of genomic areas associated with the beef’s production and quality characteristics.</p> <p>Brazil has the world’s largest commercial beef herd, numbering over 225 million heads of cattle, yet only 20% of Brazil’s production is intended for export. Because of this, beef ranks tenth on the list of products exported by Brazil, after soybeans, iron ore, oil, sugarcane, automobiles, chicken, cellulose, soybean meal and coffee.</p> <p>Photo Source: HEITOR SHIMIZU / AGÊNCIA FAPESP</p>	1		Technology		2017-10-03 14:07:19	2025-08-05 23:31:21	Details Edit Delete
430	New software launched for improving risk management in the sheep sector		<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The new software version will facilitate decision making for sheep farmers and steer them toward the most profitable models and production techniques.</p> <p>"Our government has made business risk management one of its priorities to help the agricultural industry develop, stay competitive and create jobs. This update to the software created by Université Laval will be used to assist and guide sheep producers in Quebec and across Canada in making the best choices to ensure the viability and profitability of their farms and their industry," said Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert.</p> <p>"Simulovins is a unique simulation of a sheep business in operation. It can be used to train farmers and professionals both in Canada and around the world. It can be used for distance learning or in hybrid mode. This is an excellent example of knowledge transfer that meets users’ needs," Jean-Claude Dufour, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, added.</p> <p>Simulovins is a software program that simulates the workings of a sheep herd, taking into account all the production parameters and making it possible to track all the relationships among those parameters. Initially developed for research purposes, the software was revamped to make it accessible to and more user-friendly for agricultural advisors and forward-thinking sheep farmers.</p> <p>The project is being funded under the AgriRisk Initiatives program, which supports research and development, as well as the implementation and administration of new risk management tools for use in the agriculture sector. AgriRisk is a Growing Forward 2 Business Risk Management initiative.</p>	1		Technology		2017-11-21 07:02:03	2025-08-06 10:49:28	Details Edit Delete
492	Miratorg reports an ASF outbreak at one of its sites	The largest pork producer in Russia Miratorg announced it has detected an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak at one of its facilities in the Belgorod region, central Russia.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The outbreak was reported at a feeding station at Miratorg's Ivitsa 2 pork production site in the Belgorod region. The diagnosis was established by the company's laboratory and samples of the biomaterial were sent for analysis to the state laboratory.</p> <p>The company operates strictly within the procedure established by regulatory enactments: an operational headquarters has been established on the site which encloses 24 thousand pigs. The company announced the introduction of a quarantine to exclude the further spread of the disease.</p> <p>Furthermore, the company announced it maintains a constant contact with the State Veterinary Service, Rosselkhoznadzor, and other official bodies. The company also began an internal investigation to determine the causes of the contamination in the site.</p> <p>If the ASF contamination will be confirmed, the company will have to cull all of the pigs in the feedlot area.</p> <p>Miratorg has notified the insurance companies about the event and has started the process of determining the possible damage within the framework of the current insurance contract.</p>	1		Industry		2017-12-11 09:51:59	2025-08-04 18:19:50	Details Edit Delete
480	Kepak Group acquires Moy Park Poppintree factory	Kepak Group is acquiring from Moy Park its Poppintree facility in Ballymun, Dublin 11. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of December.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The Poppintree factory was custom built in 1995 and has been the subject of significant investment in cooking processes that complement the Kepak Group’s value added business interests.</p> <p>The Poppintree facility is Kepak Group's fourth acquisition this year following the JV investment in Greene Farm Fine Foods in Westmeath, and the acquisitions of Country Park Foods (CPF), Huddersfield and Kepak Clare.</p> <p>Furthermore, with this new acquisition Kepak is increasing its capability in added value cooked product for ‘Food To Go’, Foodservice, the acquisition will also facilitate the continued growth of its own consumer branded Rustlers products. Rustlers is one of the largest Irish owned food brands with a significant presence in the UK, where it is now in the top 120 brands across FMCG, and in Europe where it has a strong and growing presence in Germany, Belgium and Holland.<br />The company said that the Poppintree facility also adds another innovation base to assist its expansion plans.</p> <p>“Meeting the challenge of changing consumer tastes, increasingly competitive markets and the potential disruption from Brexit, requires an approach that plays to our strengths and invests strategically in acquisitions which deepen our offering, especially in the new markets we are developing. As an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading food innovators, engaged in processing and marketing a full range of meat proteins in varied formats and presentations, the addition of Poppintree to the Kepak family of facilities further enhances our capability in added value cooked products,” John Horgan, Kepak Group's Managing Director, said.</p> <p>The facility is also the home of the Walsh Family Foods Spice Burger which has a very loyal customer base, particularly in the greater Dublin area. The site will be renamed Kepak Poppintree, and there are plans to reenergise the marketing of the iconic Spice Burger.</p>	1		Industry		2017-12-06 06:47:20	2025-08-06 07:39:25	Details Edit Delete
313	GB Green Gastronome recalls chicken and pork products due to misbranding		<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The products contain coconut milk and coconut cream, known tree nut allergens, which are not declared on the product label.</p> <p>The Heat-Treated Not Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable chicken and pork items were produced and packaged on various dates from September 1, 2017, to October 11, 2017.</p> <p>The FSIS says the following products are subject to recall:</p> <p>2-lb. plastic packages containing “Pork, Sausage & Cabbage Steam Bun.”<br />2-lb. plastic packages containing “Steam Bun with Roasted Pork.”<br />2-lb. plastic packages containing “Chicken Vegetable Steam Bun.”</p> <p>The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 21418” or “EST. P-21418” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.</p> <p>The problem was discovered on October 17, 2017, by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) while conducting label verification activities. The problem occurred when the company began using coconut milk and coconut cream and did not include these allergens on the products labels.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.</p> <p>Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.</p>	1		Industry		2017-10-18 12:16:19	2025-08-06 01:38:41	Details Edit Delete
168	Automation, the main theme of Gulfood Manufacturing 2017 event	Gulfood Manufacturing, the biggest ingredients, processing, packaging, and logistic exhibition from the Middle East will focus this year on automation and how equipment revolutionizes the food and beverages industry. The 2017 event represents the fourth edition and it will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between October 31 and November 2.	<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>This year, 1,600 exhibitors confirmed that they will take part in the event. Furthermore, this is going to be a much wider exhibition profile than ever before, showcasing solutions for the complete spectrum of food & beverage manufacturing, from the initial formulation of ingredients to processing, packaging, and automation, all the way through to supply chain and logistics when finished products reach end-consumers.</p> <p>There are five sectors presented at the exhibition, but this year everyone will focus on Automation and Controls. The other four sectors are Ingredients, Processing, and Packaging.</p> <p>The show will span across 13 halls, meaning more than 80,000 square meters of exhibition space, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.</p> <p>Image Source: Gulfood Manufacturing - Facebook</p>	1		Events		2017-09-12 10:00:37	2025-08-06 14:30:20	Details Edit Delete

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