http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. The Danish Butchers Association (DSM) has launched a legal challenge to the country's recently introduced "fat tax" on foods, arguing that it fails to comply with European Union legislation, Agra Europe reports http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/310112/denmark___butchers_file_law_suit_over_fat_tax_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scientists use modern technology to develop tools that slaughterhouses and pig producers can use to predict meat quality. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260112/denmark___pork_research.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scientists use modern technology to develop tools that slaughterhouses and pig producers can use to predict meat quality. Is the pork meat tender, flavoursome and juicy? It would be a bit help if you had a tool that could predict the quality of the meat with the help of biomarkers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/310112/denmark___pork_research.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT British processors may have been gloomily predicting today that prices will come under pressure in the New Year — but the Danes see nothing but sunshine ahead. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100112/denmark___pork_trade_in_good_shape.aspx Pig World Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT DanePork, a privately owned slaughterhouse in Denmark, has applied for planning permission to increase production from 90 tonnes to 600 tonnes a day of slaughtered pigs. The planned expansion will not take place immediately says the company, but when it is complete it will mean over 40,000 pigs being slaughtered a week. This compares with Danish Crown's flagship Horsens slaughterhouse which kills 100,000 pigs a week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100112/denmark____abattoir_expands.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A 2005 report by the Danish Meat Institute entitled “Automation – The Meat Plant of the Future” mapped out what a future pork and beef slaughter plant would look like. While the pork plant of the future would incorporate automation in 13 distinct areas, the beef plant of the future would incorporate automation in just four areas, leaving the bulk of the work to be done by humans. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130112/denmark___slaughtering_report_already_out_of_date_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sensors, CCTV and chips find their way into the pig house for the sake of health and welfare in pigs. A new research project restructures and adapts the technology. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110112/denmark___pig_welfare.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown’s Board of Directors has appointed pig producer Erik Bredholt, 45, as new chairman of the board. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100112/denmark___new_boss_for_danish_crown.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown’s Board of Directors has appointed pig producer Erik Bredholt, 45, as new chairman of the board. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/281211/denmark___danish_crown_appoint_new_chairman.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown’s Board of Directors has appointed pig producer Erik Bredholt, 45, as new chairman of the board. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/281211/denmark___danish_crown_appoint_new_chairman_0.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Erik Bredholt, a hog producer, was appointed by Danish Crown’s board of directors to serve as the company’s chairman of the board. Bredholt has been on the board of directors for 10 years; for the past five years, he has served as deputy chairman. “I am both proud and pleased to have the support of the board,” Bredholt said. “At the same time, I am in no doubt that it is an important post to be taking over, and one which carries immense responsibilities.” Hog producer Asger Krogsgaard, was appointed as the company’s new deputy chairman. Krogsgaard is currently chairman of the company board of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council and has been a member of Danish Crown’s board since 2003. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040112/denmark___new_directors_at_danish_crown.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT British consumer demands may have implications for Danish pig producers, reports Landbrugsavisen. Requirements from the British public may override those of Danish politicians in respect of animal welfare. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/191211/denmark___welfare_pork_for_uk_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown’s customer and long-standing partner CEO Akira Fujii this week received the Diploma of the Danish Export Association and HRH Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071211/denmark___closer_meat_export_ties_with_japan.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Olli Antniemi, a member of HKScan's Management Board and managing director of the Danish company Rose Poultry A/S, died suddenly last week. He was 52. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/131211/denmark___death_of_a_meat_man_.aspx 5mpublishing Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT With revenue of DKK 51.8 billion this year against DKK 45.2 billion last year, the group is posting earnings of DKK 1,762 million against DKK 1,648 million last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/011211/denmark___danish_crown_results_for_the_year_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The food company Danish Crown has spent FY 2010/11 strengthening its competitiveness. With revenue of DKK 51.8 billion this year against DKK 45.2 billion last year, the group is posting earnings of DKK 1,762 million against DKK 1,648 million last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/081211/denmark___danish_crown_demonstrates_stable_competitiveness.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT After 25 years, Chairman of the Board of Directors Niels Mikkelsen has decided to hand over the reins of the international food group to the next generation. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/021211/denmark___danish_crowns_board_of_directors_changed_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The genetic gain is expected to increase by 20 per cent annually. Denmark is the first country to apply DNA information in the breeding programme. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/221111/denmark___improving_pig_quality.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Last year use of antibiotics in the Danish pig herd decreased five percent. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181111/denmark____drop_in_farm_antibiotics.aspx Pig World Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Increase pigs-per-sow to 35 a year, reduce overall mortality by 20 percent over the next ten years, and develop a safe free-farrowing pen — these are the targets of the Danish Pig Research Centre, outlined at the Danish Pig Research Centre's annual meeting this week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141111/denmark____piglets_per_sow.aspx Pig World Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a presentation at the Danish Pig Research Centre’s Annual Meeting & Congress http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/021111/denmark___danish_pig_research_centres_annual_meeting_amp_congress.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish company Kalu, which specialises in imports of Spanish, French and Italian food products, is not experiencing much friendliness from these countries at present, as a result of the introduction of Denmark's controversial fat tax. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141111/denmark___handling_the_fat_tax.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT In recent weeks, Danish Crown has been slaughtering 10,000 fewer pigs a week than in spring — that's about 3 percent down. As a result it has made 500 employees redundant. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141111/denmark___reduction_in_the_pig_kill.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the future, a delightful ‘wrapping’ of machinery is a high tech task. That's why Cabinplant A/S has been awarded the prestigious prize ‘The Danish engineering product prize 2011’ for our patent-pending robot trimming and packing line in the sub category ‘Production, machinery, transport’. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/271011/denmark___cabinplant_as_has_been_awarded_prestigious_prize.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a presentation at the Danish Pig Research Centre’s Annual Meeting & Congress , chairman Niels Joergen Pedersen and managing director Carl Aage Dahl told the participators how Danish Agriculture & Food Council wants to get into closer contact with the rest of the Danes. The Danish Agriculture & Food Council represents the farming and food industry in Denmark including businesses, trade and farmers’ associations. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101111/denmark___danish_pig_research_centres_annual_meeting_amp_congress.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the 1930s, Denmark shipped large barrels packed with butter and bacon to the UK. Back then, the market for bacon was insatiable. Today, Danish Crown is experiencing the same phenomenon in the Chinese market. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/111111/denmark___bacon_and_butter.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Growing demand for pork in China is proving to be a boon for Danish Crown. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/161111/denmark___more_pork_for_china.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Pig Production is confident about future pig production in Denmark. This is the conclusion at today’s Annual Meeting in Danish Pig Production. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071111/denmark___the_pork_industry.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Nordic Chef of the Year wants to change Danish eating habits, and Danish Crown is his partner on this quest. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141011/denmark___top_chef_pushes_boundaries_with_danish_crown.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown says goodbye to 500 employees in Denmark. The reason is surplus capacity at a number of departments because fewer pigs are currently being sent for slaughter than anticipated. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/311011/denmark___meat_workers_laid_off.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown says goodbye to 500 employees in Denmark. The reason is surplus capacity at a number of departments because fewer pigs are currently being sent for slaughter than anticipated. Of the 500 employees, half are holiday relief workers who were originally employed in connection with the summer holidays, so in reality the dismissals will affect 250 employees. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/281011/denmark___meat_workers_laid_off.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown says goodbye to 500 employees in Denmark.The reason is surplus capacity at a number of departments because fewer pigs are currently being sent for slaughter than anticipated. Of the 500 employees, half are holiday relief workers who were originally employed in connection with the summer holidays, so in reality the dismissals will affect 250 employees. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141011/denmark____meat_workers_laid_off.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a bid to encourage healthier eating among its citizens, Denmark has introduced a tax on foods containing more than 2.3% saturated fat. As from last Saturday, all such products in Denmark now carry a tax to the tune of 16 Danish krone (2.86 dollars) per kilogram of saturated fat that goes into making them. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/041011/denmark___food_tax_if_more_than__of_saturated_fat.aspx MercoPress.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown Beef has recorded cattle slaughter number to date this year of more than 300,000. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/111011/denmark___danish_crown_killing__cows_a_week.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Several companies are considering moving jobs out of Denmark — to Germany for instance — because of the new Danish fat tax which comes into force on October 1, according to the Danish Chamber of Commerce. The tax will increase the price of pork and other red meats. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/121011/denmark___fat_tax_will_cost_danish_jobs.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Modern breeding methods will help speed up a reduction in piglet mortality and in general help pig breeders spot which animals have the best genes for providing a healthy and sustainable life for pigs whilst supplying consumers with pork at a reasonable production cost. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051011/denmark___leading_the_world_in_pig_breeding.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Danish Crown, Europe’s largest meat processing company, is making inroads into Russia’s meat industry beyond meat exports and into selling expertise, CEO Kjeld Johannesen said in a statement. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200911/denmark____containers_of_meat_for_russia_each_week.aspx meatingplace Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Government food inspectors have found 137 "points of criticism" at Danish Crown slaughterhouses since April. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300911/denmark___slaughterhouse_problems.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following months of extensive analysis, Danish Crown has now decided to place its new cattle slaughterhouse in Vejen Municipality, Southern Denmark. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/190911/denmark___new_beef_abattoir_for_danish_crown.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Egebjerg introduces extra security for group housed sows http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140911/denmark___housing_sows_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT After months of extensive analysis, Danish Crown has finally decided to build its new cattle slaughtering plant, should its board of directors decide to move forward) in Holsted, Vejen Municipality in Southern Denmark. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200911/denmark___new_beef_abattoir_for_danish_crown.aspx meatpoultry.com Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The nation’s pork producers noted improved results in 2010, according to a new report issued by the Danish Agriculture & Food Council. However, the future still holds significant challenges for the sector, the report said. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/210911/denmark___the_pork_industry_in_good_shape.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Denmark is to unilaterally outlaw fully-slatted floors from July 2015. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130911/denmark___danes_to_phase_out_fully_slatted_floors.aspx Pig World Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following months of extensive analysis, Danish Crown has now decided to place its new cattle slaughterhouse in Vejen Municipality, Southern Denmark. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300811/denmark___new_state_of_the_art_beef_plant_for_danish_crown__0.aspx 5mpublishing Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following months of extensive analysis, Danish Crown has now decided to place its new cattle slaughterhouse in Vejen Municipality, Southern Denmark. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300811/denmark___new_state_of_the_art_beef_plant_for_danish_crown_.aspx 5mpublishing Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT On September 14th at their Aarhus, Denmark, facility Marel will present the very latest meat processing techniques and technology. Marel's success in demonstrating its processing machines, systems and knowhow is now being applied to an all day Meat ShowHow at which leading processors will be given detailed live demonstrations of no fewer than 4 complete processing systems and more than 10 standalone machines. A number of key speakers will present their views on relevant meat industry issues. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250811/denmark___marel_present_the_very_latest_meat_processing_techniques.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pork and beef exporter Danish Crown could break from tradition and go public or court international investors in order to finance its future growth plan, says its board. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300811/denmark___danish_crown.aspx 5mpublishing Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Since the beginning of this year, Denmark has recorded seven recalls of raw poultry products due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled chicken and turkey products originated in Brazil (1 recall), Denmark (1 recall), Hungary (3 recalls), Germany (1 recall), and Poland (1 recall). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/310811/denmark___denmark_takes_its_salmonella_seriously.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pork and beef exporter Danish Crown could break from tradition and go public or court international investors in order to finance its future growth plan, says its board. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300811/denmark___big_changes_at_danish_crown.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Can the owner of a slaughterhouse that despatches more than 80,000 pigs per week be remotely ethical? Peter Salisbury takes a closer look at pork exporter, Danish Crown Pork is a big part of Danish culture. The country’s folklore, thousands of years old, tells the story of Saerimmer, a living pig which provided enough meat to feed Valhalla; the pork was cut from its side every day, and magically regenerated as the gods ate. Although the gods of Valhalla would most likely fall foul of animal welfare standards if they were around today, the mythical hog does have a modern-day counterpart. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150811/denmark___danish_crown.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT