THE current labour-driven production challenges facing red meat processors were laid out in graphic detail during a beef and lamb supplier gathering hosted by JBS Southern Division in Melbourne a week ago.
JBS hosted more than 500 livestock suppliers and other stakeholders to its Great Southern farm assured grassfed brand program – the largest brand venture of its type in the world – including a conference and supplier awards dinner (see earlier reports).
In a frank and open address, JBS Southern operations manager Sean Naden and chief operating officer Sam McConnell outlined the…
