Things get tough for beef

Beef traders in Korea, the US and Japan are all reporting difficult market conditions due to the uncertainty created by the global financial turmoil, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
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Meat demands set to change

According to Meat & Livestock Australia, an economic slowdown gripping almost all developed economies will impact demand for red meat as consumers change consumption and spending patterns toward lower value products.
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A sustainable future with liner-less labels

A new liner-less labelling system is Le Mac's latest initiative to develop sustainable labelling options for the Australian packaging industry, supporting packaging minimisation initiatives and contributing towards delivering NPC targets for landfill reduction.
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BFA says organic’s the way to carbon reduction

The BFA's Organic Advantage newsletter reports that a German study has considered how appetites affect carbon emissions, finding diets low in meat and dairy are best, with organic alternatives able to significantly reduce chewing up of carbon credits.
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Aussie beef stampedes to Russia

Expected to take 90,000 tonnes of Australian beef this year, compared with only 5000 tonnes last year, the export opportunities in Russia’s exciting market are demanding producers sit up and take notice.
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Causing a Stir-loin

Developed to answer a consumer-driven need for more consistently tender product, Fishers Beef Sirloin was the Highly Commended entrant in this year’s Meat & Smallgoods Award.
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Cargill meats the mark

The world's microwavable foods market is forecast to reach $79.5 billion by the end of the decade, and this year's Meat & Smallgoods Award winner, Cargill Beef Australia, plans to be at the forefront of the boom.
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Foodtech Packtech 2008

New Zealand's only dedicated food technology and packaging trade event, Foodtech Packtech 2008, runs 21 to 23 October at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds.
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Australia’s ready to eat

Time is of the essence. How to save it? Where to cut corners? What to spend the precious little on? Food manufacturers are tapping into these consumer concerns and the market is being flooded with ready to serve, ready to heat, and ready to eat, prepared meals.
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