http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Argentina says Belgian highest court rules against seizure of diplomatic accounts. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/201212/belgium___american_speculators_laughed_out_of_court.aspx MercoPress.com Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A PhD thesis at Ghent University, Belgium, has yielded a new method to detect boar taint, called Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), Dutch agricultural newspaper Boerderij Vandaag reports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040113/belgium___boar_taint_if_they_have_balls_you_will_get_taint_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carrefour Belgium, a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest retailers,will move towards more animal welfare friendly requirements with its contractors. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/151112/belgium___carrefour_belgium_suppliers_must_clean_up_their_act_.aspx 5mpublishing Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cargill’s cultures and enzymes operation forms part of its global texturizing business and has production facilities in Wisconsin (USA) and La Ferté-Sous-Jouarre (France). It manufactures cultures and enzymes for the dairy and meat industries and employs around 200 people. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280912/belgium___cargill_may_off_load_culture_company.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT EBITDA from recurring operating activities came to €15.8 million in 2012 compared to €16.4 million in 2011 down by 3.2 per cent, primarily becaaue of a €1.5 million increase in commercial efforts. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100912/belgium___meat_giant_profits_down_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Belgian researchers based at Ghent University have published a paper examining early age characteristics that could be used to predict the likely hood of an entire male developing boar taint in later life. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100912/belgium___predicting_boar_taing_is_like_ptrdicting_a_road_accident_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Older-age pig farmers in Belgium would prefer to stop rather than comply with the new EU rules enforcing the ban on sow gestation crates, the Belgian daily newspaper De Standaard reports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230812/belgium___farmers_dont_like_change_with_sow_crates_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wellington boot manufacturer Bekina is investing in a new head office building adjacent to their factory in Flanders. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030712/belgium___bekina_boots_invest_in_the_future.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The use of the following methods are authorised for grading pig carcasses according to point 1 of Section B.IV of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in Belgium: Capteur Gras/Maigre – Sydel (CGM), Giralda Choirometer Pork Grader (PG 200), Hennessy Grading Probe (HGP 4), Fat-O-Meater (FOM II), OptiScan TP, CSB Image-Meater, VCS 2000 and AutoFOM III. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020812/belgium___pig_grading_.aspx 5mpublishing Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has announced to stop selling fresh pork from physically castrated boars, as from June 1, 2013. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080812/belgium___silly_decision_by_delhaize_supermarkets_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has announced to stop selling fresh pork from physically castrated boars, as from June 1, 2013. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070812/belgium___boar_taint_will_cause_problems_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT It is not high feed prices, it’s the Belgian pork processing and distributing industry that keep Belgium’s pig farmers in a permanent crisis. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260712/belgium___pork_production_problems_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT CEJA olive expert calls on Commissioner Cioloº to prioritise young farmers’ needs in Single CMO. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130712/belgium___ceja_olive_expert_calls_on_commissioner_ciolo.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cold chain transport and logistics capacity to support perishable BCOs in key import and export growth markets, including Africa, China, India and Latin America, will be among the major topics of debate at the 4th annual Cool Logistics Global conference on 24-26 September in Antwerp, Belgium. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060712/belgium__perishables_trade_convenes_at_cool_logistics_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The International Halal Vision in Europe is being held on 29, 30 Nov. and 1 Dec. 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160512/belgium___the_international_halal_vision_in_europe.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Belgian Fruit Auction, Brasil Foods, DAMCO, DP World, Dole, Hellmann Perishable Logistics, Maersk Line and Triton Container executives confirmed to speak at Cool Logistics Global Emerging market prospects and the future viability of global refrigerated transport among key themes to be explored http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280612/belgium___cool_logistics_global_______september_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Big automation projects with driverless equipment grab media headlines. But building new terminals or converting existing ones to robotic handling is costly and requires a long planning and construction horizon. For many operators, a new fully automated facility may simply not be viable. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110612/beligium___less_than__of_the_worlds_container_terminals_invest_in_automated_container_handling.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT This increase in turnover occurs both in the Ready Meals Division and the Processed Meats Division. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220512/belgium___meat_giants_profits_dowm_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Innovative food packaging company Sirane has launched Sira-Cook™ Smart-Release™ – a microwave bag with seals that open during cooking allowing for perfect infusion of sauces. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150512/belgium___the_smarter_way_to_cook_in_the_microwave.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, held in Bruges last week, can be considered an unexpected success. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/belgium___pig_vets_get_together_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT foodcareplus™ and Nova Fresh Logistics announced an all-in-one logistics service for the seafood industry today at the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels, Belgium. Combining their expertise in the shipping, handling and distribution of perishable goods, the two companies form one go-to partnership that offers cargo owners complete (cost) control in the highly regulated and complex seafood logistics. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030512/belgium___foodcareplus_and_nova_fresh_logistics_announce_all_in_one_international_logistics_servic.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Several agricultural organisations in Belgium have complained that pig farmers are being blamed for the use of prednisolone in pigs, although scientifically nothing can be proven. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100512/belgium___pig_industry_problems_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Intestinal Health Scientific Interest Group (ihsig), created in 2010, held their first symposium last month in Gent, Belgium. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180412/belgium___trying_to_clean_chicken_shit_.aspx 5mpublishing Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Virtually 1 million pigs per month were slaughtered in Belgium in 2011. In total, the country sent 11.8 million pigs to slaughter last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/belgium____pigs_per_week_being_slaughtered_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Adidas, America Chung Nam, ExxonMobil, Marks and Spencer, Nestlé and Nike among latest industry leaders confirmed to speak at TOC Container Supply Chain Europe event London, 03.04.2012 - Jochen Gutschmidt, Global Head of Ocean Transport Procurement for nutrition and health giant Nestlé, is among the senior shipper executives newly confirmed to speak at the TOC Container Supply Chain Europe conference in Antwerp this June. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/belgium___big_box_shippers_and_carriers_line_up_to_debate_global_seafreight_challenges.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT After two cases of brucellosis were found on a cattle farm in Belgium, 262 cattle have been culled. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/belgium___brucellosis_confirmed_.aspx oie.com Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In 2011, Belgians consumed about 10 kg of fresh poultry meat per capita. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/belgium___increase_in_poultry_consumption_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eurohalal market is a unique international trade fair in Europe. The unmissable appointment for Halal market professionals. Creating opportunities for exports to new markets. Eurohalal market is also athe international forum of eminent specialists, professionals and representatives of social, political and economic circles. Become part of Halal, a sustainably growing market! http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170212/belgium___eurohalal_market___november_and__december_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In 2011, Belgians consumed about 10 kg of fresh poultry meat per capita. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270312/belgium___increase_in_poultry_consumption_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Despite the disappearance of the fiscal advantage for residential photovoltaic projects in Belgium, BISOL Group increased sales by 76 per cent in the first two months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080312/belgium___bisol_group_increased_sales_in_belgium_by__per_cent_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cool Logistics Global 2012, the leading global cold chain conference, will be held in Antwerp on 24-26 September and focus on shifting trade, demographic patterns and global competitiveness. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160312/belgium___cool_logistics_global_returns_to_antwerp_in_september__with_a_fresh_outlook.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The largest international Halal trade fair in Europe takes place on the 29, 30 November and 1 December 2012 in Brussels. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060112/belgium___halal_trade_fair_and_forum_in_europe___november_and__december_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Intestinal Health Scientific Interest Group (ihsig) is pleased to announce its first international symposium addressing key issues for poultry veterinarians, poultry producers, scientists and regulatory authorities related to intestinal health management. The symposium will be March 28-29 at Het Pand, Onderbergen in Ghent, Belgium. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250112/belgium___ihsig_announces_its_first_international_symposium.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eurohalal market is a unique international trade fair in Europe. This unmissable appointment for Halal market professionals creates opportunities for exports to new markets. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/191211/belgium___the_largest_international_trade_fair_in_europe.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today, most poultry producers are aware of the need to decrease the use of antimicrobial drugs because of growing consumer demand and governmental pressure to raise poultry without antibiotics. Concerns about antibiotic resistance have also urged the poultry industry to seek other alternatives for managing poultry production. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/310112/belgium___animal_feed_and_drug_companies_on_the_back_foot.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today, most poultry producers are aware of the need to decrease the use of antimicrobial drugs because of growing consumer demand and governmental pressure to raise poultry without antibiotics. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250112/belgium___animal_feed_and_drug_companies_on_the_back_foot.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT About half of Belgium’s sow producers have no plans to convert to group housing. Recent research in Belgium’s main pig production region Flanders revealed that just under 36% of Flemish sow farms has so far converted, with an additional 13% having plans to do so. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241111/belgium___open_plan_housing_for_sows_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT An independent panel of experts has unified to form the Intestinal Health Scientific Interest Group or IHSIG. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/161211/belgium___poultry_research_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Castration of piglets without anaesthetic will be banned in Belgium from January next year. From 2018, castration of piglets will be banned altogether. The Belgian Meat Office says it expects this to have a positive impact on exports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/121011/belgium___castration_without_anaesthetic_banned.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Flemish pig farmers organization, VEVA, has presented a plan to the Minister of Agriculture, Kris Peeters, which outlines a scheme which would reduce the number of Belgian sows by around 100,000 animals. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101011/belgium___reducing_the_pig_herd.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dacian Cioloş today formally opened the CEJA photo exhibition "Putting a face to food, know the farmer behind the product”. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/041011/belgium___commissioner_dacian_cioloş_formally_opens_ceja_photo_expo.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Belgian animal welfare organisation, Gaia, is calling on men to go without underpants this Friday as a protest against the castration of pigs. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061011/belgium___castrating_pigs.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the ready meals division, the turnover increased by €4.1 million (+6.7 per cent). The company said that this increase is mainly due to a strong volume increase in lasagne and other pasta meals. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051011/belgium___meat_giant_increases_turnover.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Flemish pig producer organisation (Veva) has presented a plan to remove 100,000 sows from the market in Belgium, Dutch agricultural newspaper Agrarisch Dagblad reports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/041011/belgium___culling__sows.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Even as world markets face renewed fears of recession, people still need to eat, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals still need to be delivered, and perishable trades will not simply stop. How can perishable cargo owners, carriers and logistics providers achieve better collaboration to manage international cold supply chains through this uncertainty? http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200911/belgium____week_left_to_book.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Port of Antwerp has the privilege to host and sponsor the Cool Logistics Global Conference. We hope you take the opportunity to meet us there. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230911/belgium___antwerp_your_preferred_port_for_perishables.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eurogroup for Animals strictly condemns the suggestion of Belgium to allow a six-month 'period of grace' for egg producers following the introduction of the barren battery cage ban on 1 January 2012, which is in breach of the European Directive. In answer to a parliamentary question, Minister Onkelinx suggested that she could grant producers who have not changed to another system a six-month extension. This is not allowed, the Directive is very clear – from 1 January 2012, chickens cannot be kept in barren battery cages under any condition. Producers have already had 12 years to comply with this law. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160911/belgium___dragging_their_feet_on_caged_hens.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Even as world markets face renewed fears of recession, people still need to eat, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals still need to be delivered, and perishable trades will not simply stop. How can perishable cargo owners, carriers and logistics providers achieve better collaboration to manage international cold supply chains through this uncertainty? http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140911/belgium___the_latest_intelligence_on_global_perishable_logistics_and_transport.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants from more than 25 countries, representing the entire cold chain from production to retail, will gather in Antwerp on 26-28 September to network, do business and review key market, operational and technical issues for chilled and frozen cargo logistics worldwide. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060911/belgium___join_the_leaders_in_perishable_logistics_this_september.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shipment from origin to port and port to final destination are among the most challenging dimensions of international perishable transport. What happens at either end of long-haul ocean or air transit can make or break cold chain integrity, with significant impact for product out-turn, shelf life and retail value. As the global perishable trades continue to grow in scope and complexity, the cost and availability of landside handling, storage and transport will be increasingly crucial to total supply chain performance. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070911/belgium___landside_logistics_for_perishable_supply_chains_in_the_spotlight_at_cool_logistics_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT