Meat
China’s pork prices slump with weak holiday demand boost
The sector is key to easing deflation risks, and its troubles underscore an uncertain outlook for the world’s second-largest economy.
Australia cashes in on record sheep prices as meat exports surge
Production in New Zealand, Australia’s biggest sheep meat export rival, stagnates
Temasek-backed Indian meat seller seeks US$2 billion IPO valuation
Nearly three-quarters of India’s 1.4 billion population consumes fish, chicken or meat – most of it bought from mom-and-pop retailers
JBS, Marfrig shares tumble as China launches beef-import probe
SHARES of JBS, the world’s biggest meat company, and other Brazilian beef producers slumped on the news that China is starting a probe into its imports of the meat, which have surged in recent years.
China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors
CHINA has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full resumption of red meat exports to the country, the Australian government said on Tuesday (Dec 3).
China halts shipments from JBS beef plant in US over feed additive
CHINA has blocked beef exports from a major JBS beef plant in the United States after a controversial feed additive was found in meat shipments to the world’s largest buyer.
Singapore approves lab-grown quail for consumption
Consumers could soon get a taste of cultivated quail, after Australian alternative protein firm Vow received the regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to sell their product here, th...
China’s Lunar New Year pork gloom exposes deep economic trouble
For families across China preparing for Lunar New Year, the most important celebration in the calendar, pork is a must. An ingredient synonymous with prosperity and abundance, it’s used in countless d...
China lifts ban on Australian red meat exporters
CHINA on Tuesday lifted suspensions targeting three of Australia’s biggest red meat exporters, winning praise from Canberra as the trading partners mend a strained relationship.
For health, eat more nuts, beans and whole grains
Plant-based foods are linked to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, a new study shows