Meat
Coverage of Meat in the Nexus archive.
- The Americans who want to see Australia do well
The Northwest Seaport Alliance and ILWU Local 19 in Seattle are displaying Australian flags to welcome the national team during the World Cup, highlighting Australia's significance as a trading partner. Australia ranks 14th in container volume at the Port of Seattle but leads in the dollar value of goods, including meat, minerals, and valuable exports like gold. The U.S. and Australia have a free-trade pact, but Australia challenges its inclusion on an American list of countries accused of forced labor, leading to a 12.5% tariff.
- $5 million multi-state theft ring targeting cigarettes, meat, copper dismantled by FBI, NYPD
A $5 million multi-state retail theft ring targeting cigarettes, meat, and copper was dismantled by the FBI, NYPD, and Manhattan District Attorney’s Office through a joint operation. The ring was described as highly coordinated and massive in scale.
- Brexit red tape on food exports to be scrapped under UK-EU reset deal
The UK and EU have agreed to scrap Brexit-related red tape for food exports, including meat, plants, and packaging, effective from 2027. The move, part of a 'reset' deal under Keir Starmer's negotiations, aims to eliminate costly paperwork and border delays for UK exporters.
- Smoked salmon can raise your risk of cancer thanks to the smoking process - but now research shows that even fake 'smoke' flavourings added to meat, cheese and smoky bacon crisps can put you at risk
Smoked salmon and foods with fake 'smoke' flavorings can increase cancer risk due to the smoking process or added flavorings. Research shows that even non-smoked foods with smoky flavors, such as meat, cheese, and bacon crisps, pose a health risk. The smoking process and artificial smoke flavorings are linked to cancer risk.