Carcass data becomes valuable only when it changes the next decision
Australia’s new Meat Logic platform combines production planning, profitability analysis, carcass-performance data and traceability tools. Developed with support from Adelaide University, it builds on the ALMTech projects, which have spent almost a decade advancing objective measurement of lean-meat yield, eating quality and carcass value.
Radio-frequency cooking puts even heating ahead of mere speed
A study published in Food Chemistry examined beef-loin cooking in a radio-frequency-assisted oven. The method was compared with conventional oven cooking, microwave-assisted oven cooking and sous-vide. Radio frequency should not be confused with a standard microwave: the technology uses dielectric heating to transfer energy more deeply into the product.
Sustainability claims need a measured inventory before they become market messages
Meat & Livestock Australia has published a national survey of sustainability practices on beef farms. Kynetec Australia surveyed more than 800 producers through online questionnaires and computer-assisted telephone interviews. The purpose was to record practices relevant to the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework and to establish a basis for industry investment, market communication and future priorities.
Protein availability should shape menus through applications, not substitutions
Bidfood Australia’s MarketPULSE update describes an uneven starting point for the final quarter across the four major proteins: record beef production, tighter lamb supply, modestly expanding pork availability and chicken with high-volume capacity. The update does not provide a universal buying rule, but it frames a useful question for foodservice and retail: rather than asking only which protein is cheapest, identify where supply is available and which format can earn value on the plate.
Vietstock turns market access into a chain-wide capability question
Vietstock opens on 21 October 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City and runs until 23 October. The exhibition spans animal feed, livestock production, animal health and meat processing. According to the organiser, it is expected to bring together more than 300 brands, around 13,000 trade visitors from 40 countries and regions, and more than 10,000 square metres of exhibition space.
