Rising demand prompts JBS investment in hamburger production lines

Processor JBS has invested R$13 million (m) in two of its units in SÃo Paulo, Brazil to increase output of hamburgers .

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University study finds growth link between pork and formula-fed infants

The University of Colorado has published a report that supports pork as an important source of protein in an infantâs diet when transitioning to solid foods.

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B+L NZ supports beef and sheep sector to reduce carbon emissions

Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+L NZ) has backed its beef and sheep sector to continue reducing carbon emissions to help support Australian regulatory bodyâs Productivity Commission environmental target.

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Polish poultry meat processor to build new facility

Polish poultry meat and feed producer Wipasz has revealed plans to invest in a new meat production facility in Międzyrzec Podlaski, in the countryâs eastern region.

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Greenspace debuts Canada’s first grass-fed meat snack bar line

North American natural foods firm GreenSpace has claimed it has launched the first meat snack line in a bar format into the Canadian market.

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Al Islami Foods sells minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation

UAE-based frozen meat halal manufacturer Al Islami Foods has sold a minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation to drive further growth in the global halal market.

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DEFRA: ‘Farmers crucial to improving UK diets’

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) believes farmers have a critical opportunity to help improve diets among British consumers.

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