World News
Sales of German meat increase across the EU after Asian ban
German meat producers have seen an increase in sales to EU countries after Asian countries banned German imports after outbreaks...
Meat
Agri-Business
British meat producers feeling the heat on Brexit uncertainty
British meat producers have raised concerns across the water as Brexit departure day of March 29 approaches, with lobbyists urging...
Pig/Poultry
Nestle gets thumbs-up from RSPCA
International food conglomerate Nestle is the latest company to commit to an RSPCA-led programme to improve chicken welfare. More broilers...
N.Ireland
IFEX to bring world's best butchers to the test in Belfast
IFEX – Northern Ireland’s food-service trade expo – is expected to host an extra 500 people from 12 countries next...
N.Ireland
Better origin labelling laws called for, as level of import checks criticised
Calls for improved origin labelling laws have been made by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), amid criticism over the level...
N.Ireland
Better origin labelling laws called for, as level of import checks criticised
Calls for improved origin labelling laws have been made by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), amid criticism over the level...
N.Ireland
NIFDA Chairman calls for 'workable' trade deal post-Brexit
Northern Ireland food companies must capitalise on new opportunities for business growth once Brexit becomes a reality, says Northern Ireland...
Beef
'Major hygiene failings' at 25% of abattoirs in the UK
An investigation has found that 25% of abattoirs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are failing to take basic hygiene...
Agri-Business
Leaflets on how we can eat less meat could be handed out in supermarkets
As part of a new research project to increase the consumption of vegetables, leaflets on how consumers can eat less...
Dairy
Origin labelling rules on meat and milk comes into effect in France
In France from January 1, the labelling of the origin of meat in ready meals, milk in bottles and cartons of...
Beef
EU meat exports to Hong Kong receive a boost
Prospects for EU exports of meat to Hong Kong have been given a boost this week following an agreement on...
Beef
Origin labelling of dairy and meat ingredients in foods mandatory from January in France
The European Commission has decided to allow France to introduce a two-year trial period for the mandatory labelling of origin for...
Agri-Business
UK meat manufacturer strengthens bonds with Europe
UK meat manufacturer Hilton Food Group has agreed a partnership with a Portuguese retail chain to strengthen its position in the...
Rural Life
Revenue seize cannabis worth €4.3m hidden in meat in Rosslare
Officers with the Revenue Commission seized 215kg of herbal cannabis, worth €4.3m, in Rosslare port over the weekend. The smuggled drugs...
Arable
Wheat production to again outstrip use as dairy prices set to remain weak
Global food commodity markets are on a stable path for the year ahead,according to the UN Food & Agricultural Organisation...
EU
Renewed calls for mandatory labelling of milk and meat products
Country of origin labelling should be made mandatory for meat and milk, MEPs have once again reiterated in a non-binding...
Agri-Business
World's biggest meat processor plans International HQ in Ireland
The world’s largest meat processor has reportedly plans to locate its international business HQ in Ireland. Giant Brazilian company JBS...
Dairy
Dairy and meat prices drive world food prices down - FAO
Food commodity prices for January 2016 dropped by 16% on January last year, the latest figures from the Food and Agriculture...
