Rise in Price of Chinese Farm Produce 20 Apr 2015 CHINA - The price of farm produce in China has risen over the last week according to a survey of 36 large and medium sized cities carried out by the Ministry of Commerce.
Russians Block Canadian Poultry Meat over Bird Flu 20 Apr 2015 RUSSIA - Russian food safety authorities have placed temporary restrictions on the import of live poultry and poultry products from Oxford County in Canada because of concerns over avian influenza.
China Chicken Buying Important to Brazil 10 Apr 2015 GLOBAL – Brazil’s poultry industry has highlighted the importance of China to its broiler exports.
UK's First Roast-in-the-Bag Chicken Ready to Launch 7 Apr 2015 UK - Moy Park has developed the first roast-in-the-bag chicken product to use cutting edge thermoformed packaging technology; the state-of-the-art packaging is a printed, sealed pack that can go straight into the oven.
Eating Eggs Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes 7 Apr 2015 FINLAND - Egg consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland.
Farmers Set out the Truth about Egg Farming 2 Apr 2015 US - The National Association of Egg Farmers (NAEF) explains the truth about egg production practices.
Eat Chicken and Eggs Instead of Beef to Save Planet 2 Apr 2015 SWEDEN - Switching our diets to include more eggs and chicken while reducing beef consumption could lead to major global climate benefits, according to new research from David Bryngelsson at the Chalmers University of Te…
New EU Meat Labelling Rules Come into Force 1 Apr 2015 EU - New rules on the labelling of fresh, chilled and frozen meat (from sheep, goats, pigs and poultry) will apply from 1 April 2015.
WTO Sets up Disputes Panel over Russian EU Trade Tariffs 31 Mar 2015 GLOBAL - The dispute settlement body of the World Trade Organisation has established a disputes panel over Russia’s tariff treatment of agricultural and manufacturing goods from the EU.
More Eggs Eaten by Diet-conscious Britons 30 Mar 2015 UK – Egg consumption is growing in the UK with the popularity of eggs for dieters as a major reason, according to British Lion Eggs.
Effects of Housing System on the Costs of Commercial Egg Production 28 Mar 2015 Recent research at the University of California-Davis shows that, compared to conventional battery cages, a dozen eggs cost 13 per cent more to produce when hens are housed in enriched cages and 36 per cent more when the…
Confusion Increasing over Animal Medicines in Livestock 27 Mar 2015 UK - The majority of shoppers in the UK believe growth hormones are used by farmers to make animals for food grow faster and that antibiotics used in livestock make them less effective for people.
JBS Plant Granted Malaysian Access on Halal Chicken 27 Mar 2015 BRAZIL – Malaysian authorities have given the green light to Brazilian halal chicken imports from a JBS refrigeration unit, says an industry body.
Poultry Scrutinises Politicians Ahead of Election 26 Mar 2015 UK - Stakeholders in the poultry sector met to hear politicians unveil their plans for key food sector issues earlier this month.
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - Egg Consumption Continues to Grow in Americas 25 Mar 2015 Egg consumption per person in the Americas continues to grow and to remain well ahead of the global average, observes industry analyst, Terry Evans.
New Breed Aims to Meet Market for Small Christmas Turkeys 20 Mar 2015 UK - A new breed developed to help producers meet the growing demand for smaller Christmas turkeys is being introduced this season by FarmGate Hatcheries.
Premier Stresses Economic Targets, Agricultural Reform 20 Mar 2015 CHINA - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for more reforms in agriculture and foreign trade.
Eggs Could Benefit from New Meal, "Brinner" 17 Mar 2015 UK – A trend to eat breakfast at dinner is allowing more time to enjoy morning food and eggs.
Reminder on Safe Egg Practice 17 Mar 2015 AUSTRALIA – A list of rules on correct egg handling and storing has been produced by the Australian egg industry.
Broiler Chicken Welfare Assessment in GLOBALGAP-certified and Non-certified Farms in Brazil 16 Mar 2015 Broiler producers in Brazil are achieving good standards of welfare for their birds, regardless of whether they participate in an international certification scheme, according to a new study.
