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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
Children Found Working in Iowa Meat Processing Plant
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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!
Come and meet us at hall 6, stand 249.
Danish Crown Cuts 500 Jobs and Reorganizes During Financial Crisis
The company has announced plans to cut around 500 clerical jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort.