Automation and Information Control in the Meat Industry
Automation in the meat industry has always been a controversial aspect in terms of human labour in the production process.
Study identifies ASFV proteins for vaccine development
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have identified African swine fever virus (ASFV) proteins that can trigger an immune response in pigs which the team hopes to develop as a vaccine capable of protecting against the deadly disease.
Sainsbury’s opens UK’s first meat-free butcher
Only soybeans, peas and carrots – and some beetroot for the pink colouring – have perished to make this mince, because this pop-up shop in east London is a meat-free butcher. The store – kitted out like a traditional butcher with strings of (veggie) sausages hanging in the window – is a three day-long initiative by the supermarket giant Sainsbury’s to show vegan food has moved on from worthy plates of lentils and brown rice.
Proseal Fast Response Provides Long Term Solution
A fast-response service from tray sealing specialist Proseal that enabled leading ready meal manufacturer Rowan Foods Ltd to maintain production has cemented the working relationship between the two companies and made Proseal the supplier of choice for tray sealing solutions.
27TH Annual Giant Barbecue Battle in Washington, USA
Don’t forget to mark your 2019 calendars for the official start of summer, the 27th Annual Giant BBQ Battle, coming to Washington, D.C. on June 22nd and 23rd. Tens of thousands of BBQ enthusiasts will fill historic Pennsylvania Ave. to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of summer.
FUSO takes a progressive step with warranty
Leading truck manufacturer offers exceptional extended warranty
The future of food, at Africa’s Big 7
Future food industry trends, drinks training, and pizza masterpieces
Proseal to be acquired by US corporation in £220m deal
Proseal – a leading provider of tray sealing technology to the food industry – is to be acquired by Chicago-based JBT Corporation.
IFFA 2019 – where tradition meets high tech
For six days, IFFA – The No. 1 for the meat industry – showed how the sector can get fit for the future. From the smart meat factory, packaging trends and food safety, via clean labelling, to the growing expectations on meat quality, IFFA exhibitors provided answers to the demands of the meat-processing industry and the
butchers’ trade. And this against the background of an excellent investment climate.
Photo – Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH – Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
African Swine Fever Outbreaks
Another outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in the Heilbron area of the Free State Province in May 2019. This follows outbreaks in April 2019 in the North West, Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces. All four outbreaks occurred outside of the ASF controlled area of South Africa and have been reported to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
