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Marfrig, ADM to produce plant-based protein in Brazil

Marfrig Global Foods reached an agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) for the production and sale of vegetable protein-based products in Brazil.

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Avian Influenza

Four more avian flu outbreaks confirmed in Mexico

The latest outbreaks of highly avian influenza to be confirmed by the Mexican authorities bring the country’s total since March to 22, with direct losses of poultry already approaching half a million. Two further outbreaks have also been reported in Taiwan.

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Mexico exports 283% more pork to China due to ASF

Mexican pork exports to China skyrocketed 283%, between January and June 2019.

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Pilgrim’s Pride net income up 60% in Q2 2019

Pilgrim’s Pride saw its net income rose 60% to $170.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2019, the company announced on July 31. Meanwhile the company’s net sales rose a mere 0.02% to $2.84 billion on a year-over-year basis.

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Mexico will hold 8 ASF-related emergency drills

Mexico is free of African swine fever (ASF) and to reduce the risk of the disease entering the country, the National Service of Health, Safety and Food Quality (Senasica) is conducting permanent surveillance of pests and diseases that could put livestock and public health in peril.

Avian Influenza

Mexico and its avian flu reports to the OIE

So many reports could lead to questioning whether avian flu is resurfacing in Mexico. Nevertheless, it does not seem to be the case. A Mexican poultry association explains why.

Broilers & Turkeys

BRF still interested in mergers, strategic partnerships

Despite the end to talks about a possible merger between Brazil-based meat companies BRF and Marfrig Global Foods, BRF is still interested in seeking possible mergers or strategic partnerships that would give it a meaningful presence in the beef industry.

Broilers & Turkeys

Bachoco reports solid finances and more chicken sales

Industrias Bachoco, on July 23 announced its unaudited results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2019. Both periods ended on June 30.

Broilers & Turkeys

BRF, Marfrig Global Foods end merger talks

BRF and Marfrig Global Foods have terminated negotiations concerning the possible combination of the two Brazil-based companies.

Avian Influenza

Hong Kong suspends chicken imports from a Mexican state

Chinese health authorities reported the decision to suspend the chicken imports from a state of Mexico on July 11.

Breeding & Genetics

Cobb names South American managing director, CFO

Cobb-Vantress promoted Shane Sutton to the position of managing director of South American operations. He previously served as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) for global operations.

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Cargill to acquire swine feed producer in Brazil

The transaction should be completed in the coming weeks, depending on the regulatory approvals of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE).

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