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Meat & Livestock Australia has invested $1.9 million in the future of grass-fed beef

MLA invests in grass-fed beef sector

By Aidan Fortune

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced a $1.9 million investment in developing leaders of the country’s grass-fed sector. 

Australia and China are believed to have made some progress on restoring trade

Six Australian meat outfits hit by China ban

By Oscar Rousseau

China has temporarily suspended six Australian meat plants from exporting beef and lamb – and reports of a breakthrough in talks to resolve the issue have been dismissed. 

Tasters from the top cattle will determine a winner of the so-called Wagyu Olympics

Excitement builds for Japan's Wagyu Olympics

By Kathryn Wortley

Japan’s top cattle and meat producers are gearing up to compete in the country’s next ‘Wagyu Olympics’, the country’s premier beef cattle show, to be held in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, on 7–11 September. 

Australian cattle prices are not predicted to fall below the pre-2013 levels

Cost of Australian red meat set to fall

By Oscar Rousseau

For the first time in three years, Australian cattle prices are lower than they were 12 months ago and, with production up, the price drop has caused some concern.

The Quezon plant aims to produce 10,000 metric tons of processed chicken per year

San Miguel meat processing plants approved

By Aidan Fortune

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) has approved San Miguel Foods Inc’s (SMFI) application for two proposed meat processing plants in Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur and Pagbilao, Quezon.

Rebekha Sharkie has called for tightened controls on 'substandard' meat

Politician wants protection for Australian beef

By Aaron McDonald

Beef processed outside of Australia but marketed as ‘Australian’ could be made illegal if MPs get their way, with a fine of more than US$1 million (m) being proposed. 

Dog meat was allegedly sold to tourists who had no idea what they were eating

Tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali

By Oscar Rousseau

Holidaymakers are unwittingly eating dog meat on the Indonesian island of Bali, according to an Animals Australia investigation, raising questions about food safety and animal abuse. 

The food safety rule is designed to help consumers feel at ease when buying meat

China rolls out meat safety rule

By Mark Godfrey

The state agency overseeing China’s Food Safety Law is requiring all regions to establish a “standardised safe meat supermarket” – a designation which retailers can apply for but will become compulsory to stamp out tainted meat.

Dry-aged meat is becoming something of a specialty for Japanese diners

Japanese get a taste for dry-aged meat

By Kathryn Wortley

Japanese consumers are embracing dry-aged meat as awareness rises of its quality and healthy eating becomes increasingly important. 

Pork CRC-supported Ryan Chen graduated with a PHD from Flinders University

Algae may help reduce emissions on pig farms

By Oscar Rousseau

Adding algae to wastewater may reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help pig farmers become more environmentally friendly, the Australian Pork Cooperative Research Centre (Pork CRC) claims.

Virachai Ratanabanchuen, chief operating officer of CPF (centre) praised the policy

Thai giant launches new food standard

By Aidan Fortune

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) has introduced a CPF food standard project in an effort to build consistent quality and food safety management systems across its integrated feed-farm-food operations.

Java, Indonesia, could be one place to set up a buffalo production hub

Indonesia urged to build cow hubs to hit self-sufficiency dream

By Telly Nathalia

The Indonesian government needs to establish new livestock production zones as it tries to boost meat production and consumption through imports of livestock and frozen beef, the Indonesian Meat Importers Association claims.

MLA said Integrity Systems Company heralds a 'new era for red meat production'

Australia overhauls meat quality assurance scheme

By Aidan Fortune

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has integrated its red meat and livestock quality assurance programs in a bid to improve them for the “future prosperity of the red meat and livestock industry”.

Wellard wants to drive a big expansion in China's cattle market

Wellard appoints new exec to charm China

By Oscar Rousseau

One of Australia’s largest livestock exporters, Wellard Limited, has appointed Chinese businessman Kanda Lu as executive director in a push to expand in China’s cattle market.

Ingham's has contracted new chicken growers as its paves the way for years of expansion

Australian chicken giant to create 400 jobs

By Oscar Rousseau

Poultry producer Ingham’s Group Limited will invest AU$70m ($51m) over a three-year expansion plan that will create 400 jobs in Western Australia.

Alister Ferguson, CEO of Cleaver's parent company, was inspired by clean-label US hot dogs

Cleaver’s leads organic sausage charge in Australia

By Oscar Rousseau

After launching the first widely available organic beef hot dog in Australia, Arcadian Organic CEO Alister Ferguson wants his company to be the leading provider of clean-label hot dogs. 

World Butchers' Challenge 2018 is set to be the biggest event yet

Butchery rivals go knife to knife

By Aaron McDonald

Ahead of the World Butchers’ Challenge next year, the Australian and New Zealand national teams are sharpening their knives as they prepare to go head to head in the Trans-Tasman Test Match. 

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