AGQPE commissions new ILPRA Tray Sealer
AGQPE commissioning a new ILPRA FP400 tray sealer at Beefcor in Pretoria. The ILPRA FP400 is capable of sealing meat trays with MAP and also performing SKIN sealing.
“Chick Trucks” for large SA logistics company
Serco has built three specialised trucks – and is working on a further two – for the transport of day-old chicks.
The trucks were ordered by Bloemfontein-based Hestony Transport which was established in 1987 with just one truck to its name – today it boasts a fleet of more than 650 vehicles!
The 5 different categories of The Meat Classification System
• Age Determination,
• Fat Content Determination,
• Conformation,
• Damage, and
• The Marking of male animals
Aleph Farms Jump-starts First Cell-Grown Steak
Aleph Farms is shaping the future of meat by turning cow cells into beef cuts, replicating the complex shape, texture and flavor of a steak.
Aleph Farms Ltd. has kicked off the first cell-grown minute steak, delivering the full experience of meat with the appearance, shape, and texture of beef cuts.
Classification of Red Meat.
Classification of Red Meat.
Conformation of carcasses has all to do with the visual observation of every carcass.
Update on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Limpopo
Subsequent to Minister Zokwana’ s meeting with industry, the technical task team met on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 to share information and advice.
Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreak In The Vhembe District of Limpopo
The national Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) confirmed the outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in the Vhembe District of Limpopo. Samples were collected during a disease investigation after reports of cattle with lameness were received. The positive location is just outside the FMD Control Zone in the Free Zone without vaccination. It is in the high surveillance area of the FMD Free Zone.
Cargill expands its global poultry business in Colombia with acquisition of CAMPOLLO
Cargill has acquired Colombian-based CAMPOLLO, one of the country’s leading producers of chicken and protein products.
The acquisition marks the expansion of Cargill’s global protein business in Colombia after acquiring Pollos Bucanero in June 2017. CAMPOLLO has more than 20 years’ experience in the market and its products are a top choice among consumers and retailers across Colombia.
Tiger Brands collaborates with Stellenbosch University to establish South Africa’s first Centre for Food Safety
Tiger Brands in conjunction with Stellenbosch University, will today launch the Centre for Food Safety. The Centre is a one-of-a-kind applied food science research consortium founded by Stellenbosch University and the food industry – with Tiger Brands as its founding member. It will provide expert opinion and academic support to the industry, conduct research in food safety and participate effectively with government to ensure that food safety regulations are based on sound scientific evidence. Tiger Brands has set aside R10m for the establishment of the Centre.
Paying It Forward Ham By Ham This Holiday Season
DES MOINES, IOWA – Pig farmers across the U.S. understand the important role that they play in contributing to a better way of life in their communities, and this Giving Tuesday is no different. Today, U.S. pig farmers, the National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council and State Pork associations kicked off the third annual Hams Across America campaign. The program’s goal is to highlight the many diverse product donations the pork industry makes throughout the year.
