Frequently Asked Questions
Is China buying beef from Australia?
Bans on beef exports have lifted gradually since December 2023, and as of May 2024, eight meat exporters have approval to supply China. The Australian Meat Council continue to work to reinstate export and restart opportunities for red meat businesses wanting to access this lucrative market.
What other abattoir equipment does FPE supply?
FPE supplies captive bolt stunners, dehairing machines, skinning machines, whizard trimmers and paunch cleaning machines to slaughterhouses and abattoirs in Australia and New Zealand.
Why is a slaughterhouse called an abattoir?
The word ‘abattoir’ comes from an Old French word ‘abbatre’ which means ‘to beat down’. Looking at a more modern meaning, the suffix ‘ory’ means ‘a place for’ and ‘abate’ means ‘to lessen’. So an abattoir is a place where an animal’s life ‘lessens’ until it is gone, or is beaten down until it dissipates.