FAIRR’s top news picks
Bird Flu Outbreaks Fuelling Chance of Human Spill Over
The Guardian | 12 January 2023
Europe and North America are still battling the worst bird flu outbreak ever recorded. Whilst chances of a spill over into humans are low, experts are monitoring the virus very closely stressing the risk of a new pandemic. Intensive animal production systems create a perfect environment for new strains of diseases to emerge and spread. FAIRR’s research from last year shows that 63% of 60 meat and dairy companies assessed on pandemic risk rank as “High Risk”.
China and US Discuss Best Regulatory Processes for Cultivated Meat
Green Queen | 9 January 2023
In a landmark meeting for the protein innovation sector, China and the US exchanged knowledge and discussed public guidelines for cultivated meat. This in-depth sharing will have far-reaching significance, shaping collaboration on food innovation across the globe. The latest findings from FAIRR’s Sustainable Proteins engagement show that a combination of record investment, innovation and government policy is fuelling the alternative proteins market — plant-based and food technology alternatives to animal protein.
Bomb Cyclone Storm Causing Havoc to California Dairy Farmers
Ag Web | 6 January 2023
High winds, heavy rain and snow, and power outages are ravaging California this week. Extreme weather events like this have a major impact on livestock farmers by flooding their land, ruining crops, causing stress for animals and even killing them in some instances. Therefore, besides accounting for 14.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions and significantly contributing to climate change, animal agriculture is also seriously affected by it.
Graphic of the Week
Data produced by Rabobank indicates that in the upcoming years, aquafeed consumption is set to grow more quickly than feed for terrestrial species. Despite this, levels of soy in aquafeed are likely to decrease. Additionally, aquaculture in China is projected to expand more quickly than all other types of animal protein.
Source: Fish Site
More Food for Thought
Why This Year Could Be a Watershed Moment for Investors on Nature-Related Risk | Mike Scott | Reuters
Landmark Decision on Mega Poultry Farm Could Mean ‘Life or Death’ of River Wye | Nicola Cutcher | The Guardian
FAIRR’s Protein Pulse is a weekly collection of news articles related to the food sector that may be of interest to our members. FAIRR does not necessarily endorse the views of these news articles and assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies found in third-party content.
