Senators Propose Ban on Cultivated Meat in School Lunches
Senators Mike Rounds and Jon Tester have introduced a bill to stop schools from serving lab-grown meat. Their plan, called the School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024, aims to make sure kids eat only traditional meat in their school lunches and breakfasts. Tester says the bill is simple. It’s about giving kids real meat from […]
Cargill Unveils Revolutionary NIR Technology to Enhance Poultry Health and Egg Production
Cargill has rolled out a new Near-InfraRed (NIR) technology, named REVEAL Layers, aimed at transforming poultry farming. This innovative tool offers quick and non-invasive body composition assessments for hens, enabling producers and nutritionists to adjust diets for optimal flock health and productivity. Lieske van Eck, a senior scientist at Cargill, highlighted that REVEAL Layers is […]
Disagreement Among EU Nations on Cultivated Meat
Twelve European Union countries, with Italy, France, and Austria at the forefront, have recently expressed their opposition to the development of cultivated meat within Europe. They are urging the European Union to reassess its approval process for new types of food, particularly calling for more thorough investigations into cultivated meat before any approval by the […]
New Guidelines Set by Poultry Alliance to Enhance Bird Lives
The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA), a group of 90 dedicated organisations, is taking a stand for the welfare of chickens and turkeys bred for our tables. They believe that every bird’s life, however brief, should be lived in comfort and health. In a bold move, the IPWA has rolled out detailed guidelines that pave […]
Seasonal and Weather Challenges Impact Pork Market, Says DLR Report
Market Disruptions The pork market has recently faced significant disruptions, primarily due to seasonal slowdowns and severe winter weather, as per the Daily Livestock Report’s latest analysis. These disruptions have led to closures of processing plants and transportation difficulties, impacting both workforce availability and logistics. Slaughter Rates and Supply In the week ending January 13, […]
Arizona Moves to Define ‘Meat’: House Committee Passes Key Bill
Arizona’s Legislative Action on Meat Labelling In a significant legislative move, the Arizona House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs has voted in favour of House Bill 2244. This bill, if passed into law, would prohibit the use of the term “meat” for products not derived from traditional livestock or poultry. The committee’s decision […]
Tyson Foods Unveils Major Bacon Facility in Kentucky
Tyson’s New Venture in Bowling Green Tyson Foods has recently opened a new bacon production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with an investment of $355 million. This 400,000-square-foot plant marks a significant expansion in Tyson’s production capabilities. Enhancing Production and Job Creation The facility is set to produce approximately two million pounds of bacon each […]
China’s New Direction in Pork Production: Impacts Stretch Beyond Borders
China is changing its tune on pork production. After a period of encouraging high output, the government is now advising farmers to dial it back, as reported by Channel News Asia. This shift comes amid an oversupply that’s driving pork prices down, hitting farmers’ earnings. Agriculture ministry officials in China have highlighted the issue, noting […]
Report Highlights Potential of Climate-Smart Policies in Reducing Emissions from Forests and Farms
A recent report underscores the vital role of America’s farms and forests in achieving the country’s climate objectives. Managing co-chair of America Is All In, Gina McCarthy emphasises the importance of innovative policies and substantial investments in conservation, ecosystem restoration, and climate-smart agriculture. These initiatives are key to empowering farmers, foresters, and ranchers in their […]
US Meat Exports Eye-Brighter Future with Hong Kong’s Dining Scene Bouncing Back
Hong Kong’s dining sector is slowly but surely shaking off the setbacks caused by COVID-19, as Dan Halstrom, the head honcho at the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), noted during his recent trip. The pandemic had hit hard, with eateries cutting back hours and tourists staying away. Halstrom’s take is that things in Hong Kong […]
