http://www.www.meatinternational.com Tagline nl-nl http://www.www.meatinternational.com http://www.meatinternational.com/images/logo_meat_rss.gif 30 158 Meat International: Tag line http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/russian-beef-imports-forecasted-to-rise-id2407.html Local Russian beef production is expected to continue to fall (with a consequent rise in imports) as a result of the continued low levels of government support to the industry this is despite local government efforts in recent years to increase credit subsidies to meat producers. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/jbs-posts-net-profit-in-fourth-quarter-id2399.html JBS, one of Brazil's largest meatpackers, announced a net profit of R$127.9 million (US$71.5 million) for its last fourth quarter of 2009. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:43:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/cheaper-meats-lead-the-way-for-retailers-id2390.html A new study shows retailers generating respectable overall sales at the expense of premium-priced meats, in the wake of one of the most trying years on record, rife with bargain-hunters and intense competition. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:33:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/future-for-tyson-foods-is-shaping-up-id2380.html Tyson Foods, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Dennis Leatherby said Tyson has made significant progress in its day-to-day operations and is committed to improving its competitive position. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:19:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/maple-leafs-earnings-up-for-2009-id2370.html Canadian pork processor Maple Leaf Foods announced profits for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009, thanks largely to what President and CEO Michael McCain called 'significantly better performance in our protein business.' Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/weekly-north-american-market-update-id2356.html It has been a roller coaster week, with some supermarkets having pre-scheduled low priced meats "on sale" - and others "upping their prices" - all coinciding with winter weather disruptions causing shaky price distortions in US wholesale meat markets. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/norwegian-meat-producer-on-cutting-edge-with-portioner-id2340.html Norwegian meat producer Fatland needed a portioning machine to cut fixed weight steaks and pork chops for their client's weekly meat promotions. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/innovative-multihead-weigher-delivers-higher-throughput-id2339.html Mulithead weigher forms the centrepiece of a new packing line solution for leading Belgium frozen food manufacturer Fribona. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/weekly-north-american-market-update-id2336.html The second huge winter snowstorm within five days is afflicting the mid-Atlantic region of US restricting cow slaughter in Texas causing a run-up in prices of lean processing beef. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/new-marel-ready-for-2010-id2328.html Marel posted a solid operating performance and strong cash flow from core business despite significant measures taken that result in one-off costs in 2009, leading to a sustainable lower cost base. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/verification-procedures-for-eus-beef-quota-id2327.html The Agricultural Marketing Services Audit, Review and Compliance Branch (ARC) published the Verification of Cattle and Beef Carcasses for the European Union High Quality Beef Quota document on its website. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:30:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/jbs-delays-us-unit-going-public-id2312.html JBS SA have delayed the US$2 billion initial public offering of its American unit amid market conditions that have deteriorated. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/weekly-north-american-market-update-id2311.html US beef packers reduced their fed cattle kills last Thursday and Friday by nearly 15% and 20% respectively, below a daily norm near 100,000 head. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/russian-analysts-fear-lack-of-competition-id2295.html Competition in the Russian meat processing industry remains extremely low, despite its rapid growth last year. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:42:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/weekly-north-american-market-update-id2293.html In US wholesale markets, it has been a broad "down-week" for red meats, though chicken prices appear to have stayed steady. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/crisis-may-force-out-russian-processors-id2275.html Many Russian meat producers may leave the market in 2010 due to current financial crisis. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:33:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/weekly-north-american-market-update-id2273.html US pork markets kept rising, while beef and chicken markets maintained last week's strength. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/russia-to-start-development-of-sheep-industry-id2266.html Russia plans to start an active development of the national sheep industry in the coming years. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:15:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/brazil-is-largest-beef-supplier-to-russia-id2260.html Last year, Brazil became the largest supplier of cattle meat to Russia with the share of 52% in the total Russian beef imports. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/processing/efsa-completes-first-safety-assessments-of-smoke-flavourings-id2255.html The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed the first ever review of the safety of 11 smoke flavourings used in the European Union. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:38:00 GMT