Meat quality

New research suggests that boar meat with up to 0.3 μg/g skatole and up to 3.8 μg/g androstenone can be used in the production of sausages without impacting consumer acceptance.

Federal funding allocated for market development will help maintain the Canadian red meat sector's global competitive position.

The NFU is imploring the Government to respect UK product quality by not accepting anything below UK standards through new trade deals.

Everything you need to know about the UK pig industry is available in a new AHDB publication, ‘UK Pig Facts and Figures – 2019’.

French deli meats makers are being squeezed by a surge in pork prices linked to the African swine fever epidemic that has decimated the pig herd in China.

New research explores consumer behaviour when eating away from home and shows an overarching high level of consumer satisfaction with dishes that feature pork.

All you need to know about Spain's growing pork industry and issues affecting Spanish producers in a volatile global market.

Global food and agriculture company diversifies protein interests to meet future consumer demand.

CME Fresh Bacon Index to provide transparent price reference for fresh pork bellies used to make bacon

Today, the CFIA announced that administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food safety and market access for Canadian goods.…

Devro said trading in North America, South East Asia and China was favourable so far in 2019 even as it faces a possible hit to Chinese pork output from African swine fever and trade wars pressuring American hog farmers.…

New research published by the University of Melbourne shows that a new coating and packaging technique can preserve pork for longer.

A new report from Reuters investigates the demand for plant-based meat alternatives in China.

Genesus is developing new pork quality assessment methods to meet the demand of international markets

Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says main focus of Canadian pork sector research is improving competitiveness of Canadian pork.

Western Canadian pork producers are being advised to pay close attention to condemnation rates.

As we wrote last week Farrow to Finish Pig Producers are not having much joy!

This year, Canada is predicted to overtake the US in the supply of chilled pork to Japan.

USA - Increasing food recalls show flaws in current food safety systems.

After recent outbreaks of ASF in Taiwan, locals are being urged not to take notice of false information about the safety of pork.