Welcome to Black Opal Group

The Black Opal Group is a diversified organization implementing focused investment and management strategies in agriculture in the Americas. The group is regarded for its strong team, culture, broad perspectives, and core competencies. These include deeply entrenched capabilities in purebred beef, lamb and cattle business; a unique understanding and relationships in premium beef and lamb sector and has embedded knowledge of the global market. Black Opal is a fine food company in South America, specializing in premium beef, premium Lamb and other unique high quality products. The company maximizes value by developing successful, economically viable and environmentally sustainable food products.

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Jan 2018

Fresh approach for Meat Trades Journal coverage

Read on for the full low-down on the exciting plans forMeat Trades Journal.
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Jan 2018

Student chef poultry competition returns

The British poultry industry is calling on student chefs to show their creativity by entering its annual catering competition.
31

Jan 2018

Pig and hen welfare guidance consultations launched

The government has launched consultations to potentially change guidance for pig- and poultry-keepers and help update welfare codes.
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Jan 2018

Waitrose lists French bistro-style steak hache

Waitrose has embraced its continental side with the launch of steak hache into its stores.
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Jan 2018

Baxters admits meat reduction in Fray Bentos pies

Rising inflation forced Baxters to cut the amount of meat in its Fray Bentos tinned pies this site can exclusively reveal.
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Jan 2018

Royal Smithfield Club discusses 2018 activities

The Royal Smithfield Club is in talks with all its partner societies and three other organisations about activities for this year following its participation at events at five agricultural-based shows in 2017.
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Jan 2018

Cargill and Faccenda joint venture named as Avara Foods

Avara Foods the new joint venture between Cargills fresh chicken business in the UK and Faccendas fresh chicken turkey and duck business has been unveiled.
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Jan 2018

National Butchers’ Week product competition is back

Its time for butchers to get their thinking caps on as the National Butchers Week product competition returns for 2018.
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Jan 2018

Helen Browning’s Organic Hot Dogs launched into multiples

Helen Brownings Organic Hot Dogs are now available in 50 Morrisons stores in the south west.
29

Jan 2018

Russell Hume non-compliance found to be ‘widespread’

The Food Standard Agency (FSA) has taken action to stop any product from leaving sites operated by Russell Hume due to concerns about non-compliance with food hygiene regulations.
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Jan 2018

Festive meat sales rise 6% in Northern Ireland

Total meat sales in Northern Ireland (NI) were valued at 79.7 million (m) during the 12 weeks ending 31 December 2017 according to the latest available data from Kantar.
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Jan 2018

Brexit uncertainty risk to Welsh red meat exports

Hybu Cig Cymru Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has warned against the risks that Brexit will pose for the Welsh red meat industry.
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Jan 2018

Wikinger recalls hot dogs due to labelling error

Wikinger UK is recalling Wikinger Hot Dogs because they contain milk which is not correctly declared on the label.
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Jan 2018

2 Sisters Food Group retail deal creates 136 jobs

2 Sisters Food Group is to create 136 jobs at its Derby cooked chicken processing site.
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Jan 2018

‘Brighter spotlight’ needed on health benefits of red meat

The health benefits of red meat and dairy products needs to be highlighted more according to research by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

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Angus Genetics

The breeding program of Black Opal is market-driven, as the genetics are chosen based on the specific needs of the end-users. The key to having quality meat, is to start with the right genetics. Matings are designed using the most advanced genomic (genotyping and sequencing of the DNA) performance testing and indexes in the world to improve quality, predictability and profitability.

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Angus Beef

Black Opal Angus Beef complies with the highest standards of any Angus Beef Programs and the highest international quality standards including: marbling and maturity; consistent sizing; and quality appearance and tenderness.

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Thoroughbreds

Black Opal is dedicated to the breeding, raising and marketing of exceptional Thoroughbreds that will compete for their new owners. The farm’s mission is to breed world class breeding stock and proven winners. The company is internationally driven with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, United States and UAE.

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