English pig breeding herd falls to lowest figure on record
The English pig breeding has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, despite an overall increase in pig numbers. Defra’s June livestock population update for England shows that, far from…
Canadian province seeks federal help to kick organized crime out of largest lobster fishery
Canada’s largest lobster fishery, off the coast of the province of Nova Scotia, doesn’t just have an issue with First Nation groups harvesting during closed seasons. It also has a…
The National Provisioner is proud to announce our 2024 Independent Processor of the Year, Cypress Valley Meat Co.
The National Provisioner is proud to announce our 2024 Independent Processor of the Year, Cypress Valley Meat Co. Ark.-based Cypress Valley Meat has been around since 2005, standing the test…
AASV: Preventing pre-weaning mortality | The Pig Site
Monitoring piglet movement and colostrum intake helps reduce piglet mortality 2 September 2024 3 minute read In 2022, the US swine industry hit a five-year pre-weaning mortality high of
Lloyd’s Register acquires Ocean Technologies Group
British class society Lloyd’s Register is acquiring Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), a provider of human capital management and operational software, from European private equity firm Oakley Capital. No price has…
Scientists discover why chicken farms are a breeding ground for antibiotic resistant bacteria
Understanding how bacteria share genetic material, making them resistant to antibiotics 2 September 2024 3 minute read Scientists from the University of Nottingham are one step closer to understanding how…
Graeter’s goes to bat for childhood cancer research
Graeter’s Ice Cream partnered with The Cure Starts Now in its 16th annual campaign in support of finding the Homerun Cure for childhood cancer. Graeter’s will host its annual Cones…
The shipping industry’s long voyage toward supply chain transparency
More companies are recognising the necessity of better reporting and considering how a collaborative approach can help, writes Dr Paul Stanley, the CEO of Achilles. A combination of tightening regulation…
Hy-Line’s dynamic growth in GCC countries
Hy-Line W-80 Plus introduced to Saudi and GCC market 1 September 2024 1 minute read Hy-Line International introduced the Hy-Line W-80 Plus to the Saudi market and the surrounding Gulf…
Idaho Milk to enter ice cream business
Idaho Milk Products unveiled plans to construct a $200 million dual ice cream and powder blending facility at its Jerome, Idaho campus. The company’s entry into the ice cream business…