Exploring the key forces shaping Australia’s meat industry, from global market shifts and local business transitions to workforce development and emerging product innovation. It examines the impact of US beef entering the Australian market, highlighting industry reaction, pricing dynamics and biosecurity concerns.

The edition also focuses on the future of the sector through MINTRAC’s work in workforce training and capability building, addressing one of the industry’s most critical long-term challenges. Alongside this, it showcases innovation in value-added products such as goat salami, reflecting changing consumer preferences and new growth opportunities in smallgoods.

Rounding out the issue are updates from across the country, including major investments, regional expansion, business succession and operational risks—providing a comprehensive snapshot of an industry evolving at every level.

Issue Topics

• USA Beef

• MINTRAC - the National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council

• Spotlight on goat meat salami

• Small Screen, Big time butcher

• TFI scores dual MSA honours