Germany's agriculture ministry recently announced that despite a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock in the country, sales of German meat and dairy products to the European Union are expected to continue. The case was confirmed last week in a herd of...
Since the shutdown of the 3G network, farmers have been experiencing changes in mobile phone service, prompting the National Farmers Federation to address rural connectivity as a key federal election issue. The Federation has called on farmers to report any issues they encounter...
Weekly Pig Prices and Slaughter Data Analysis for Great Britain
The European Union-spec Standard Pig Price (SPP) for Great Britain has experienced fluctuations at the beginning of 2025, following a period of stability towards the end of 2024. The SPP dropped by 0.85p for the...
In response to the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany, several countries have swiftly implemented measures to prevent the spread of the disease through the importation of animals and meat. Countries such as Argentina, South Korea, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium,...
Yum Brands Inc. announced the promotion of Scott Mezvinsky to the role of KFC Division chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2025. Mezvinsky, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience within the company, currently serves as the president of Taco Bell North...
Hormel Foods Corp., based in Austin, Minnesota, has announced that its chairman, president, and chief executive officer James Snee will be retiring at the end of 2025. The company has already begun the search for a new CEO to succeed Snee, with a search...
