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Children Found Working in Iowa Meat Processing Plant
Published 2 days ago in News

Children Found Working in Iowa Meat Processing Plant

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Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing

In a shocking revelation, federal investigators uncovered that 11 children were employed in hazardous conditions by Qvest LLC, a sanitation contractor at the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa. These minors were tasked with cleaning dangerous equipment.

The Current State of Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat Industry
Published about 23 hours ago in News

The Current State of Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat Industry

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Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing

The plant-based and cultivated meat sectors are experiencing a turbulent period, marked by fluctuating consumer interest, investment challenges, and heightened scrutiny of their economic and environmental viability. While the industry was projected to disrupt the traditional meat sector significantly, recent trends suggest a tempered reality.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Opens Doors to Brazilian Poultry Imports
Published about 5 hours ago in News

Bosnia and Herzegovina Opens Doors to Brazilian Poultry Imports

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Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing

Bosnia and Herzegovina's recent decision to authorize the import of Brazilian poultry meat marks a pivotal moment in the evolving trade relationship between the two nations. This development, announced by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and supported by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), underscores both countries’ mutual interests in bolstering economic ties and addressing market demands.

Spain's Meat Sector Avoids Strike After Pre-Agreement on Collective Bargaining
Published 7 days ago in News

Spain's Meat Sector Avoids Strike After Pre-Agreement on Collective Bargaining

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Bo Pedersen
Chief Revenue Officer

Spain’s meat industry has averted a significant labor strike initially planned for December 4 and 5, 2024, following a pre-agreement reached between major business organizations and trade unions.

Denmark Introduces World’s First Meat Tax

Denmark Introduces World’s First Meat Tax

Published 8 days ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

Denmark has taken a first step in environmental policy by introducing the world's first tax on agricultural emissions, specifically targeting methane produced by livestock such as cattle and pigs.

The Growing Problem of Mycotoxins: What It Means for Livestock and Humans

The Growing Problem of Mycotoxins: What It Means for Livestock and Humans

Published 9 days ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

Climate change is not just about warmer summers and melting glaciers; it’s also making it easier for harmful substances called mycotoxins to contaminate our food supply.

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Controverys Over Farming and Trade

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Controverys Over Farming and Trade

Published 10 days ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

The European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc—comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia—have been negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) for over two decades.

1 Infant Dead, 10 Others Sickened: Listeria Outbreak Tied to Ready-to-Eat Meat Sparks Nationwide Concern

1 Infant Dead, 10 Others Sickened: Listeria Outbreak Tied to Ready-to-Eat Meat Sparks Nationwide Concern

Published 11 days ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

A recent listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has resulted in the death of an infant and has sickened at least ten others across four U.S. states.

Spain's Flood Crisis

Spain's Flood Crisis

Published about 1 month ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

The recent catastrophic floods in Spain, particularly in the Valencia region, have resulted in significant human casualties and widespread devastation.

Brazil’s Meatpackers and Suppliers Face $64 Million in Fines Over Illegal Amazon Deforestation

Brazil’s Meatpackers and Suppliers Face $64 Million in Fines Over Illegal Amazon Deforestation

Published about 1 month ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

Brazil’s federal environmental agency, Ibama, has imposed $64 million in fines on 23 meatpacking companies and their suppliers, including JBS, the world’s largest meat-packing company.

Meat Borsa at SIAL Paris 2024: Join Us at Hall 6, Stand 249!

Meat Borsa at SIAL Paris 2024: Join Us at Hall 6, Stand 249!

Published about 2 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

Come and meet us at hall 6, stand 249.

Danish Crown Cuts 500 Jobs and Reorganizes During Financial Crisis

Danish Crown Cuts 500 Jobs and Reorganizes During Financial Crisis

Published about 2 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer

The company has announced plans to cut around 500 clerical jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort.

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