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Meat, poultry & seafood

Victoria’s poultry farms ordered to lock down as bird flu detected
Poultry producers will be forced to house their birds under a government order.

Victoria’s poultry farms ordered to lock down as bird flu detected

Victoria has introduced a mandatory housing requirement for some poultry flocks as H5N1 avian influenza continues to be detected in new areas of the state. The order is in effect for 14 days, until August 2...
Inghams invests $50m in new Victorian poultry breeder farms
JBS Foods Australia sells $3.5bn stake to Danantara
Aldi permanently discounts meat for cash-strapped customers
Hunters, butchers combine in unique NZ foodbank donation

Meat, poultry & seafood Archives

More Australians are eating enough lean meat and alternative foods

The ABS said most Australians did not meet the minimum recommended serves for any of the five food groups.

The best way to back egg farmers during bird flu? Keep buying eggs

H5N1 has Australia on alert. Egg farmers want shoppers to keep buying.
A group of chickens standing around in a field

Australia’s poultry industry prepares for possible bird flu outbreak

A severe outbreak could lead to export bans on Australian poultry products and create huge costs for producers.
White chickens in a rustic indoor poultry farm

Inghams locks down WA farms after bird flu case discovered

No cases have been detected in the company's commercial poultry, and it continues to distribute to the Australian market...

Anzco parent launches $657 million takeover of meat processor Greenlea

The deal would make Anzco the most profitable meat producer in New Zealand.
Lively Brown Hens in Cages on Poultry Farm With Farmers in Background

The Iran war: What it means for Australia’s meat and poultry industry

The Iran conflict isn’t a passing disruption. It’s a stress test for global food supply chains.
Pams Seafood

Pams seafood completes shift to responsible sourcing

"Our work isn't done," retailer declares.

Safcol commits $80 million to build SA manufacturing facility

Over the next two years, the new facility will entirely replace Safcol’s ageing Elizabeth factory.
Salmon farming

New Zealand King Salmon back in the black with ‘strong results’

The company said ongoing "positive fish performance" is expected.
Gami Chicken Coles

Franchised chain Gami steps into supermarket aisles with Coles deal

Gami’s 30-strong restaurant portfolio has ridden the wave of the rising popularity of Korean cuisine.

Fisheries body launches consumer nutrition campaign promoting seafood

Nutrition scientist and dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan said the findings may influence how Australians approach daily meal...

California upholds kangaroo trade ban, rejecting push to reopen market

California has banned trade in kangaroo products since 1971.
seafood meal
Inside FMCG & Global Seafoods

Seafood has been under-represented in meal kits – until now

“Whether it is for high-end restaurants or simply for household consumption, we strive to meet the seafood needs of all....
Sustainable seafood

Supermarkets take centre stage at Sustainable Seafood Awards

The awards celebrate initiatives that improve sustainability standards and traceability.
shopper at supermarket

Meat waste a global crisis as protein demand soars

Economic models project that meat waste will cost retailers $94 billion globally this year and could rise to $103 billio...