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KENYA - The World Bank will inject US$7.93 million (Sh800 million) in establishing abattoirs across major pastoralism areas in Kenya in a bid to promote the local and export market for livestock products. Harry Kimutai, Livestock Principal Secretary in Kenya said that the funds will enable setting up well-equipped abattoirs that will enable the regions’…
UK – Tulip Ltd, a subsidiary of the global meat processing company, Danish Crown is investing US$3.01 million (£2.3 million) in its Ruskington scotch egg and snacks factory in the UK. According to the company, the investment will support increased capacity to address growing demand for its snack products and drive innovation at the production…
TANZANIA – Tanzanian investors have entered into an agreement with Egyptian counterparts that will see the establishment of a meat processing plant in the country. According to a report by the IPP Media, the investment will be run jointly by Ruvu Integrated Industry, the National Ranching Co. Ltd (NARCO) and an Egyptian firm NECAI. Speaking…
USA – World’s leading meat and poultry processor, Tyson Foods has partnered with DNA diagnostics company, IdentiGEN to use DNA technology to trace beef back to the individual animal of origin. Tyson’s beef and pork subsidiary, Tyson Fresh Meats will utilize IdentiGEN’s signature DNA TraceBack® system to trace the cattle raised for Tyson’s Open Prairie®…
USA – National Beef, the Missouri based beef processor and subsidiary of Marfrig Global Foods has acquired Iowa Premium, a meat packer previously owned by Sysco in a transaction valued at US$150 million. Iowa Premium, which is headquartered in Tama, Iowa, has daily processing capacity of 1,100 head of cattle. The company offers meat slaughtering…
DENMARK – Danish Crown has set the ambitious goal to create a completely climate-neutral value chain by 2050 in a race to become the world’s leading producer of sustainable meat. Danish Crown says this will be achieved by halving the company’s climate footprint per kilogramme of pork by 2030 through intensive commitment to making the…
USA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional steps to protect the United States from African swine fever (ASF) which is widely spreading internationally. The strengthened actions aim to protect the country’s swine industry from the disease which has since spread to China. This follows the protections announced earlier by the…
SOUTH AFRICA - ibert, a company which converts bio-waste into energy in South Africa, has a put forth a business proposition to South Africa’s abattoirs to set up biogas plants as a means of resolving animal waste disposal, reports Business Day. Otto Hager, Chief Executive Officer and founder ibert, said that the through the investment,…
USA – Kemin Industries, global provider of shelf-life extension and food safety solutions has unveiled a food ingredient that can keep processed meats that protects their freshness. The new solution, NaturCEASE™ Dry is a clean-label ingredient that responds to increasing need for fresh and tasty meat products that are not added with artificial flavors. According…
SOUTH AFRICA – Meat producers in South Africa have raised an alarm on the industry’s performance following the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease which has seen its neighbouring countries suspend importation of SA’s red meat until proof that the disease has been contained. Sandy le Marque, the CEO of the KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union…