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Historically, the three warmest days of summer were the busiest times for South Korea’s dog meat eateries, with customers seeking traditional foods reputed to boost stamina during the intense heat. However, on the third of the hottest days, known as “boknal,”…
In response to the increasing financial strain their customers are experiencing, Aldi, the third largest supermarket in Australia, is implementing a consistent 20% discount on a selection of fresh meat, poultry, seafood, and deli items. Along with this…
Leading provider of plant-based alternative meat products, Beyond Meat, is set to rebrand itself as “Beyond.” This transition is part of the company’s efforts to expand its scope beyond meat substitutes and highlight its commitment to creating proteins…
Vietnam imported nearly US$1.4 billion worth of meat and meat products in the first 10 months of 2024, up 14% from a year earlier. Most of the imports came from India, the U.S., Russia, and Germany, customs data shows. They are much cheaper than local…
Some 304,850 tons of meat and meat products were imported in the first five months of 2024, up 29% year-on-year, at an average price of VND46,000 (US$1.8) per kilogram. According to data from the Agency of Foreign Trade, they shot up in May to 76,120 tons…
An Australian butchery business has earned recognition on the global scene, earning the distinction of being the ‘world’s best bacon’. Meat Cellar’s cured bacon has been named the ‘World’s Best’ at this year’s World Charcuterie Awards which was held in London…
Vietnam imported more than 239,000 tonnes of meat and meat products worth $480 million in the first five months of this year. The number climbed by roughly 1.6% in terms of quantity but declined by 9.1% in terms of value, according to the General Department…
Major pork producers posted losses in the last quarter of 2022 as animal feed costs rose and consumer demand dropped as people tightened spending. Dabaco Vietnam, the country’s biggest husbandry firm, recorded a VND79 billion ($3.34 million) loss in the last…
Meat producers from France are seeking to expand their market share in Vietnam to take advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. “Meat product exports to Vietnam are expected to grow faster, as, for the next 10 years, tariffs on those products will…
While the prices of many consumer goods are rising sharply, some have bucked the trend as their supply remains strong while demand, especially for exports, is weak. Looking for a place to eat dinner at a traditional market, Huong, a garment worker in Tan Binh…
Frozen pork imports nearly tripled in the first 10 months of this year to 332,000 tons, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Also imported were 350,000 pigs on the hoof from Thailand, a 50 percent increase year on year. Together they cost…
Supermarkets in Hanoi are stocking two or three times their normal volumes of goods and increasing warehouse capacity to brace for a worsening of the Covid-19 pandemic. The acting director of the city Department of Industry and Trade, Tran Thi Phuong Lan,…
Beyond Meat has launched an online store in China on e-commerce platform JD, as the plant-based meat maker aims to boost sales in the world’s biggest meat market, where consumer interest in meat alternatives is low. US-based Beyond Meat said the JD store will…
As demand for plant-based alternatives to meat rises, Barcelona-based startup Novameat is using its 3D printing technology to manufacture vegetarian “steaks” that it hopes will reach the mass market next year. Novameat plans to sell its “steaks” directly to…
As Australians choose to incorporate more vegetables and meat alternatives into their diets, Ruffie Rustic Foods is relaunching its frozen-ready meal range as an entirely plant-based option to help satisfy this demand. Launched in 2019, Ruffie Rustic Foods is…
Although incomes have fallen because of the pandemic, a survey has found living standard improvements with Vietnamese people consuming less rice but more beer and meat. The GSO estimates per capita monthly income fell 2 percent from the previous year to…
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