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Chicken processor Farmer Focus has announced the opening of a new 78,000-square-foot packaging facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

The Biden administration has announced it will dedicate $1bn in funding this year and issue new rules to create a more competitive meat supply chain.

UK scientists have obtained stem cells from livestock, a discovery that paves the way for "manufacturing cell cultured meat & breeding enhanced livestock".

Redefine Meat has launched plant-based lamb and beef whole cuts, which the company says are comparable to high-quality animal meat.

British chicken producer Banham Poultry has been acquired by 2 Sisters Food Group founder Ranjit Boparan, for an undisclosed sum.

An industry group has warned that the carbon dioxide shortage in the UK risks resulting in imminent meat supply issues, according to Reuters.

In the US, Dr. Kellyann is launching a new shelf-stable Classic Chicken Bone Broth, made with collagen.

UAE-based Agthia Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Egyptian processed meat producer and owner of the Atyab brand, Ismailia Investments.

Private equity firm Highview Capital has announced its purchase of Randall Farms, a US provider of fresh poultry and meat products, for an undisclosed sum.

Olymel is investing approximately $7m to set up a second shift at its Ange-Gardien hog slaughtering, cutting and deboning plant in Quebec.

Swiss start-up Mirai Foods has raised $2.4m in the first tranche of its seed round, to accelerate the commercialisation of its lab-grown meat.

US turkey producer Butterball is investing a total of $8.7m at two processing facilities in Northwest Arkansas, with plans to create 360 new jobs.