Meat industry news
2026-03-06
Arla makes €300m investment in Swedish cheese dairy
Arla Foods confirms €300m investment in new Götene cheese dairy, doubling milk intake and boosting Swedish self-sufficiency and food security. Read more
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2026-03-06
EU agrees ban on dozens of meaty names for plant-based foods
EU negotiators agree restrictions on animal-related names for plant-based foods, preserving “burger” and “sausage” but banning dozens of others. Read more
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2026-03-06
Vermeer Builds New Industrial Plant in Iowa
Vermeer plans a new 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Bondurant, Iowa, creating more than 300 jobs and expanding production of equipment parts and advanced machinery. Read more
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2026-03-06
Starbucks expands portfolio with high-protein ready-to-drink coffee range
Starbucks launches Coffee & Protein ready-to-drink beverages with 22g protein, expanding its functional drinks portfolio as demand grows for nutrient-rich coffee. Read more
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2026-03-06
EU agrees ban on dozens of meaty names for plant-based foods
EU negotiators agree restrictions on animal-related names for plant-based foods, preserving “burger” and “sausage” but banning dozens of others. Read more
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2026-03-05
MDARD Partners with MIFMA to Launch Farmers to Markets Program
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) announced a new Farmers to Markets program to help boost farmers’ sales at... Read more
2026-03-05
Lawsen Equipment to Add Dealer Distribution, Names Thurman Kirkland as Sales Rep
Seeing an opportunity to help construction crews, farmers, ranchers and others who regularly use skids steers, Lawsen Equipment started manufacturing durable attachments in 2018. Read more
2026-03-05
Nearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant imports skipping Dover border checks, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains. Read more
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2026-03-04
Despite federal funding loss, local foods proponents in Minnesota are upbeat
State support for Farm to School and other efforts to boost the local foods economy in Minnesota are helping build optimism, say local foods proponents. Read more
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2026-03-04
How Much Would You Pay For Climate-Friendly Bread?
In the search for climate-friendly foods, scientists have spent decades reimagining what grows in the field. But a quieter question has lingered in the background: Will anyone actually want to eat it?... Read more
2026-03-04
Groups call for mandatory labeling of genetically engineered pork products
No laws in Canada mandate specific labels for genetically engineered foods Read more
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2026-03-04
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Reinforce Beef’s Role in a Healthy Lifestyle
Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) to serve as the... Read more