Anticipated Decrease in Feed Expenses for the Dairy Farming Sector
The dairy farming community may soon experience a financial easing with an expected 5% decrease in feed costs for the current season. This anticipated reduction is primarily due to a downturn in product prices. Recent updates from DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker indicate a general decline in total farm working expenses, influenced significantly by lower feed and […]
Court Upholds USDA’s New Swine Inspection System Amid Legal Challenge
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has emerged victorious in a legal battle concerning the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS), implemented in 2019. The NSIS, which introduced several changes to pork processing protocols, including trials of increased line speeds, faced a legal challenge from groups including the Animal Legal […]
FSANZ Sets Conditions for Australian Cultured Quail Product
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has recently imposed specific conditions on an Australian company’s application to use a cultivated quail product as a food ingredient. Simon Eassom, Executive Director of Food Frontier, an Australian alternative protein think tank, shared insights on this development in a LinkedIn post at the end of December. FSANZ has […]
Ongoing Struggle with Avian Influenza in Poultry Despite Strengthened Measures
The poultry sector is persistently grappling with the challenges posed by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), even amidst enhanced protective measures. The recent increase in HPAI cases and the subsequent culling of numerous hens have sparked concerns. However, the effect on egg product prices has not been as severe as the record highs of […]
Overview of UK Beef Trade in October: Exports and Imports
In October, the UK witnessed a significant yet complex shift in its beef trade dynamics. The month saw an uplift in beef exports, primarily driven by increased European demand, although these figures were still lower compared to the same period in 2022. According to the latest HMRC data, there was a 17% month-on-month increase in […]
Advancements in Food Processing Technologies: Insights from IFT’s Latest White Paper
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a globally recognised non-profit scientific body, has recently unveiled a comprehensive white paper. This document, entitled “Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security: Sustainable Production of Nutritious Foods Through Processing Technology,” emerged from a virtual roundtable discussion steered by the IFT’s Food & Nutrition Security […]
UK Sheep Flock Shrinks to Lowest in Over a Decade, Defra Reports
TLDR The UK’s sheep population has reached its lowest point in twelve years, according to the latest census data from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). As of 1 June 2023, the sheep flock numbered 31.8 million, a 4% decrease from the previous year. The female breeding flock saw a 2.4% year-on-year […]
Meat & Livestock Australia Seeks Goat Producers for Advisory Committee
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is currently inviting applications from both rangeland and commercial farmed goat producers to join the Goat Industry Research, Development and Adoption Committee (GIRDAC). This initiative presents a unique opportunity for industry professionals to contribute to the strategic direction of the Australian goat meat and livestock sector. GIRDAC, an advisory group […]
New Legal Challenges for ‘Big Four’ Beef Packers Over Price Fixing Allegations
The ‘Big Four’ beef packing companies in the United States are now facing four additional lawsuits, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. These suits allege that the companies have been conspiring to manipulate the price of beef sold to retailers since 2015. These New York cases are consistent […]
Spore.Bio: Revolutionising Food Safety with AI Technology
In a significant development for the food and beverage industry, Paris-based startup Spore. Bio is set to transform how manufacturers ensure product safety. The company, still in the early stages of development, is working on an innovative artificial intelligence technology, with plans for deployment by mid-2025. Founded by Amine Raji, who serves as the chief […]
