News of meat

G20 carbon 'food-print' highest in meat-loving nations, says report

15-07-2020 23:28 Argentina tops the list of G20 nations with a diet exceeding climate thresholds nearly five-fold, followed by Canada, Brazil, the United States, Russia and Australia, says new report comparing carbon emissions from food consumption.

BLOOMBERG

Meat upheaval in US lets Argentina back in the beef game

07-06-2020 21:46 After America’s meat-processing woes opened up a window for importers, Argentina shipped 1,290 metric tons to the United States in April.

Bloomberg

World’s biggest carnivores are turning their backs on beef

03-02-2020 15:08 In Argentina, red meat consumption in the country has fallen to its lowest level in a century due to galloping local inflation. The national meal is a strategic issue for President Alberto Fernández, who is seeking to further cap the price to make beef affordable again.

Bloomberg

Argentina seeks to expand beef-price caps as consumption sinks

31-01-2020 15:53 The government aims to expand the types of beef cuts that will be price-controlled in an effort to keep the product affordable amid rampant inflation.

BIRD FLU

Importing of Chilean turkey meat restricted after discovery of bird flu

11-09-2019 16:13 Imports to Argentina, Peru and Hong Kong restricted. Outbreak of a low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus is under control, the Chilean State Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) reported Wednesday.