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July/August 2026

Exploring the stories, innovation and challenges shaping Australia’s meat industry, this edition examines emerging biosecurity threats, sustainable game meat production and the technologies transforming processing. From the growing risk of avian influenza and the journey of wild venison from the High Country to retail shelves, to FoodPro 2026, industry events and the latest news from around the country, this issue delivers practical insights for butchers, processors and suppliers alike

Issue Topics

  • Bird flu and Australia's poultry industry

  • Wild venison reaches retail shelves

  • 2028 World Butchers' Challenge preview

  • FoodPro 2026 innovations

  • National meat industry news and updates

  • Venison osso bucco with white miso recipe

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Metal Detector for Heavy Washdown Environments Debuts at Foodpro 2026
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Metal Detector for Heavy Washdown Environments Debuts at Foodpro 2026
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The CEIA THS/210®-MBH9 will make its Australian trade show debut at Foodpro 2026 this July, where Heat and Control will introduce the new metal detector to local food processors.

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2028 World Butchers’ Challenge Brisbane-bound
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2028 World Butchers’ Challenge Brisbane-bound
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Up to 20 international teams involving up to 200 elite butchers are expected to compete before an audience of up to 10,000 people from 9-12 March. 

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BIRD FLU: New Threat to Chicken Supply?
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BIRD FLU: New Threat to Chicken Supply?
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It seems a long way from finding two dead birds on WA’s scenic south coast to a national shortage of chicken, but bird flu’s threat to the nation’s $10bn poultry industry is now upon us.

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