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Thai Union Feedmill, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of aquaculture and commercial animal feeds, announces its groundbreaking achievement as the first feedmill in Asia to be awarded the prestigious Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard certificate. This milestone sets a new standard for sustainable feed production in the region, underlining Thai Union Feedmill’s commitment to environmental responsibility and social accountability. The ASC Feed Standard certification, recognized globally for its emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices in aquafeed production, has been granted to Thai Union Feedmill’s Mahachai Plant. Valid for three…

According to surveys conducted by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Brazilian egg exports, encompassing various products both fresh and processed, amounted to 1,604 thousand tons in February. This figure marks a 53.3% increase from the same period last year, which saw exports of 1,046 thousand tons. In terms of revenue, there was a modest uptick of 0.9%, with earnings totaling US$3,034 million in February 2024, compared to US$2,998 million in February 2023. Year-to-date figures show a substantial surge of 69.5%, reaching a total of 3,535 thousand tons in the…

“The Institute of Egg Studies announces its XXVIII Research Award, a leading recognition for Spanish researchers in egg-related studies. Since 1997, the Institute has fostered research covering various aspects of eggs, including composition, nutrition, production, technology, quality, and health connections. The jury, comprising experts from the Institute’s Advisory Council, will select the winner in July. In the previous edition, the XXVII Prize was awarded to a multidisciplinary team for their work on developing a biohybrid compound for guided bone regeneration, with promising applications in dentistry and traumatology. Mar Fernández, director…

China recently enacted a momentous decision by lifting the previously imposed anti-dumping tariff on Brazilian chicken meat. This monumental resolution, disclosed jointly by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, took effect on February 17, 2024. Though the Brazilian government received official notification only recently, the ramifications are already resonating throughout the poultry industry. Since 2019, China had imposed anti-dumping tariffs ranging from 17.8% to 34.2% on Brazilian chicken exports, impacting numerous exporting entities. Furthermore, 14 Brazilian poultry processing facilities had acquiesced to a “price commitment,”…

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) in South Africa had a momentous occasion in June 2023 as they celebrated the launch of the AMIE Academy. This significant achievement became possible after the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) passed the statutory levy for Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Poultry, including Mechanically Deboned Meat (MDM), imported into South Africa earlier in February 2023. This newly implemented statutory levy marks a transformative phase for the industry, as it provides…

India raised the issue of restrictions faced in its export of marine, poultry and meat products with Thailand. The countries decided to expand bilateral trade at the 13th meeting of the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in New Delhi, the first physical meeting of the JTC that was revived in 2020 after a gap of 17 years. India exports various products to Thailand, including gems and jewellery, agricultural products, and marine products. However, the Indian delegation raised concerns about the restrictions faced by its exporters of marine, poultry, and…