Meat, Poultry & Fish
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Cranswick increases profit target as demand for pork, poultry grows
The British meat producer is raising its operating margin forecast following strong sales.
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Ugandan poultry farmers encouraged to adopt modern brooding to reduce chick mortality
Farmers are being urged to switch to advanced brooding methods to reduce chick deaths. Research shows at least 5% of chicks die in the early stages, causing financial setbacks.
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Burkina Faso to invest US$2.3M in new abattoir to boost meat industry, reduce exports
The country’s authorities have launched construction on a slaughterhouse in Ziniaré to improve meat processing as part of a broader strategy of improving the livestock and meat industry.
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FAO warns of worsening bird flu crisis as virus spreads globally
The H5N1 outbreak has caused massive bird losses and is increasingly spreading to mammals. FAO urges stronger biosecurity measures and international cooperation to contain the virus.
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Monogram Foods names Jeff Frank as new CEO
Jeff Frank is set to take over as CEO of Monogram Foods in late April. He replaces Karl Schledwitz, who has led the company for two decades.