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Italy bans ‘frankenstein’ meat, Beyond Meat woes worsen

Italy has banned meat grown in labs using animal tissue cells, and has also placed a ban on the use of labels that descrbie plant-based protein as meat. Any company found to be violating the rule can now face fines ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 euros (AUD$16,00-$100,000). Lab-grown meat burger The AFP newsagency reported that […]

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Wagga sale 20 Nov 2023: Feedlot and store orders increase

Cattle numbers at Wagga saw a significant decline, dropping to 3550, although the quality of offerings remained consistently fair to good, particularly among finished cattle across various trade categories. Notably, there was a stronger demand for secondary and well-finished cattle, resulting in substantial price gains as the sale progressed. The market dynamics shifted with increased […]

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Five new directors for processor R&D body AMPC

THE Australian Meat Processor Corporation, the research & development service delivery provider for the red meat processing sector, has a new-look board. Five incoming directors were appointed at AMPC’s annual general meeting held this morning. John Berry, from JBS Australia, who has served as AMPC chairman for the past six years, has stood down, along […]

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