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| 6303 | WH Group pork giant processes more chicken in 2022 | Chinese pork processing giant WH Group Ltd processed 30% more poultry last year, according to Reuters, as it diversifies into other meats to lower costs and become more competitive. | <p>WH Group, which owns U.S.-based Smithfield Foods and also has operations in Europe, reported a 34.3% rise in annual profit to $1.4 billion, largely thanks to a pretax gain of $414 million from the sale of spices company Saratoga Specialty Foods.</p> <p>Taking out the sale, profit before biological fair value adjustments was flat compared with a 2021 profit of $1.04 billion.</p> <p>Revenue grew 3.1% to $28.14 billion, thanks to significantly higher sales volumes of packaged meats in Europe from newly acquired operations and higher prices in both the U.S. and Europe to offset increasing costs.</p> <p>In China, however, sales volumes were hit by COVID prevention measures.</p> <p>Competition in pork processing is growing in China, however the company said in a presentation, with more hog producers building slaughterhouses to integrate operations.</p> <p>Growth of the poultry business is key to its diversification, the company said in a statement, addding it processed 240 million chickens, geese and turkeys in Europe and China last year, up 30% from 2021.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-03 00:25:19 | 2025-07-21 21:03:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6302 | UK beef trade up in January | In January, UK fresh and frozen beef imports came to 17,600 tonnes according to an analysis made by AHDB with data from HMRC. | <p><span lang="DE">This followed seasonal trends with a month-on-month (MOM) decline of 17.8% compared to December’s total. Fresh and frozen boneless beef continued to make up the majority of beef imports, consisting of 86.7% of the total, in line with the 2022 average.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meanwhile when compared to January 2022, imports were up 6.7%. The main reason behind this this was imports of fresh beef from Ireland as the volume imported across the Irish Sea totalled 9,050 tonnes for the month, a 27% rise year-on-year (YOY).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Greater volumes of fresh beef to the UK outweighed the 10.2% decrease in frozen beef imports, which stood at just 6,300 tonnes in January (HMRC). As the EU accounts for the majority of frozen beef imports, reductions from exporters like France and Spain greatly contributed to this. Most notably, the Netherlands saw a 71.2% fall in imports YOY, coming to just 164 tonnes in January. Yet we did see imports of German frozen beef increase by 21.5% YOY, totalling 1,250 tonnes. This continues the trend of a shift in frozen beef supply seen throughout 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With the potential for imports to reduce by 2% on the year in 2023, we could see imports dampened over the coming months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Moving onto beef exports, we saw quantities of beef leaving the UK reduce by 20.7% MOM, totalling 8,100 tonnes for January. This was mainly driven by exports to Hong Kong reducing by 1100 tonnes (-93.4%) as demand has dropped in part from reduced demand from tourism. However now that the market has re-opened following the relaxation of COVID restrictions, it will be interesting to see how beef imports from the UK progress over the coming months. Looking to other markets, despite exports to France decreasing by 500 tonnes (-22.4%) on the month, YOY exports to France were up 66% at 1,900 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This, alongside YOY export increases to Ireland, The Netherlands and Germany, outweighed export decreases to Canada and Japan to name a few, helping to drive a 13.7% YOY increase in fresh and frozen beef exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The YOY increase in total exports was driven by increases to fresh beef exports (22.1%) as frozen beef saw a marginal 4.7% decline in January. More specifically, fresh carcases and bone-in beef saw large 66.4% and 49.3% increases YOY at 1,500 and 900 tonnes respectively for January albeit from a small base.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-03 00:20:09 | 2025-07-21 06:44:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6301 | Argentine resumes trade in poultry products after detecting HPAI | One month after the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in (commercial) poultry -reason for which Argentine temporarily lost its status as a country free of the disease and therefore self-suspended poultry product exports, complying with international standards - the National Agro-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) began negotiating with the purchasing countries to reestablish the markets. | <p><span lang="DE">HPAI was an exotic disease for Argentine, therefore Senasa certified in exports that the products came from a country free of this disease. In this regard, since March 1, Senasa began work together with the Foreign Ministry to establish contact with trade partners, with whom open negotiations are being held to achieve readjustment of export certificates.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are working to readjust the certificates to the new sanitary condition with the purchasing countries and thus unlock what are the exports of poultry meat, by-products, egg products and eggs", explained the vice president of Senasa, Rodolfo Acerbi.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For his part, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation, Juan José Bahillo, highlighted "the coordination actions of all agencies to strengthen the surveillance and control system throughout the country".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this sense, Argentin</span><span lang="DE">e</span><span lang="DE"> participated in the last meeting of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures of the World Trade Organization, held last week in Geneva, where the International Relations coordinator of the Organization, Miguel Donatelli presented an update on the health evolution regarding this disease and additionally held bilateral meetings with the main buyer countries of </span><span lang="DE">Argentine</span><span lang="DE"> poultry products such as China, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Vietnam</span><span lang="DE">, explaining the position of the Agency to restore trade and where these countries stood out the transparency with which the problem was addressed.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For those products that do not carry risk, such as thermo-processed poultry, powdered or pasteurized eggs, since these treatments inactivate the HPAI virus, progress has been made and they can be exported.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are aiming to guarantee another scheme, where there is a case in commercial birds, restrict a specific radius to the maximum and in this way, be able to allow the rest of the area that is free of the disease to commercialize. This is what we are</span><span lang="DE"> proposing to our main buyers with whom we are negotiating to update the certificate that guarantees this export to continue with the trade", explained Donatelli regarding the control and prevention measures.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding the reopening of markets for poultry products, Uruguay approved </span><span lang="DE">last Fryday </span><span lang="DE">the new export certificates for pre-fried meat, hydrolyzed viscera, egg products, canned poultry and pork meat and fresh meat, and products based on poultry meat from Argentin</span><span lang="DE">e</span><span lang="DE">.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After Argentine self-suspended its exports of both meat and eggs, agreements were also reached to resume shipments to Russia, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Japan and some African countries of fresh poultry meat from disease-free areas where Senasa is a great pillar for these negotiations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Likewise, work is being done on sanitary negotiations to restore exports of avian genetics to Mercosur countries and Mexico, in compliance with international recommendations for the exchange of these goods.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the same direction, between April 19 and 22, Senasa will participate in a meeting that will be held by the World Organization for Animal Health (W</span><span lang="DE">OAH</span><span lang="DE">) in Mexico with all the American countries to make an evaluation of the different tools to fight against this disease, including the vaccine, and its impact on trade.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This meeting will be a preamble to what will happen in May at the Ordinary Meeting of the Annual Assembly of WOAH Delegates with all its members, in Paris, where avian influenza will be a central issue, since it not only occurs in Argentine, but different countries of the world go through this situation.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-03 00:15:38 | 2025-07-21 03:08:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6300 | Jorge Grimberg is the new president of the IPCVA | It was decided at the Ordinary Annual Assembly of the Institute for the Promotion of Argentine Beef (IPCVA). | <p>Within the framework of the Ordinary Annual Assembly of the Institute for the Promotion of Argentine Beef (IPCVA) that was held on March 29, 2023, the agricultural entities unanimously elected Jorge Grimberg, representative of the Argentine Rural Confederations (CRA), as new President of the Institute.</p> <p><span lang="DE">The vice presidency will continue to be in charge of Daniel Urcía (FIFRA).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the assembly, chaired by José María Romero, Undersecretary of Livestock of the Nation, the report, balance and annual operating plan were also approved.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We have many projects to carry out"</span><span lang="DE">, assured Grimberg, after thanking the entities for their choice. "We are going to strengthen the presence of Argentine meat in strategic markets such as China, Europe and the United States, but without neglecting the domestic market, which is our main customer", he added. In this regard, he assured that "despite the economic crisis, we are going to work hard to position beef as an essential food for health, especially among the youngest consumers, who are the segment that presents the main challenge for the production chain. "</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Jorge Grimberg</span><span lang="DE"> is a Veterinary Doctor (UNLP), a cattle producer from Bahía Blanca, Province of Buenos Aires, with extensive experience within the entities of the sector. He was President of the Association of Ranchers and Farmers of Bahía Blanca (2006-2010), held various positions in the Bahía Blanca Grain Exchange (1997-present), was Vice President of Carbap (2010-2016), President of the Bahía Foundation Blanca-Rosales for Animal Health (1990-present) and Counselor of the IPCVA since 2015.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-03 00:10:27 | 2025-07-20 14:25:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6299 | EFSA: House calves in small groups to improve welfare | Veal calves should be housed in small groups during their first weeks of life and the use of individual pens should be avoided to improve their welfare. Calves also need sufficient space to rest and play and access to comfortable bedding. These are some of the recommendations published in a scientific opinion by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), to support the revision of the European Union’s animal welfare legislation. | <p><span lang="DE">EFSA’s scientists said long-cut fibrous feed such as hay should be provided to calves from the age of two weeks onwards and gradually increased over time. High intakes of fibre are needed to cover rumination and iron requirements.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Scientific evidence shows that calves with limited contact with their mother frequently suffer from isolation stress and an inability to suckle. To improve their welfare, the young animals should be kept with the dam for a minimum of one day, although longer contact is recommended due to the welfare benefits for both calf and cow.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Science-based advice to support legislators</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">EFSA scientists assessed the husbandry systems used in the European Union for calves and identified hazards to which the animals are exposed and the associated consequences for their welfare. The assessment provides scientific advice to support the decision-making by legislators as part of the ongoing revision of the European Union’s animal welfare legislation. A legislative proposal by the European Commission is expected in the second half of 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The European Commission requested several scientific opinions from EFSA on the welfare of farmed animals in the framework of its Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy. EFSA has already published assessments on the welfare of farmed pigs, broilers and laying hens and animals during transportation. The scientists are also finalising work on assessments covering the welfare of dairy cattle, and ducks, geese and quail.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-03 00:05:48 | 2025-07-21 18:43:48 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6296 | INTERPORC launches ’’EU Pork, The Smart Choice‘‘ campaign in Asia | Manila and Ho Chi Minh City have hosted the first launch kick-off of the EU Pork, The Smart Choice campaign, co-financed by the European Union, which is going to develop the White Coated Pork Interprofessional of Spain (INTERPORC) together with Portugal (FILPORC), in the Philippines, Vietnam and China during 2023, 2024 and 2025. The objective is to promote European pork meat and its high food safety and quality standards in these countries. | <p>The capital of the Philippines, Manila, hosted last week the first kick-off of a campaign that begins a new phase in the pork export trade between Europe and this country. Two days later, the turn corresponded to Ho Chi Minh, the most populous city in Vietnam.</p> <p>Both events were attended by more than 70 catering and HORECA professionals, importers, distributors and chefs, as well as representatives of the Spanish embassy and the Honorary Consul of Portugal. All of them received direct information about the successful practices of Spain and Portugal in pig farming and pig production.</p> <p>Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, has represented the Interprofessional at both events, of which he highlights that "they have undoubtedly been a success due to the high attendance of meat importers, distributors, chefs, hoteliers, retailers and various authorities, as well as for the high degree of interest they showed”.</p> <p>De Miguel has also been satisfied with the format of the events: “we really wanted to launch this campaign to try to take advantage of the opportunities that the markets of this important region offer to continue diversifying the sector's exports. Now, after checking the development of the first two actions, I think they are going to be a great tool to publicize our products among the target profiles that we have set for ourselves”.</p> <p>Since 2020, Spain has been the leading supplier of pork to the Philippines, thus surpassing the main traditional suppliers such as the US, Canada, France and the Netherlands.</p> <p>Only in the year 2022, Spanish pork exports reached 209,370 tons, which meant, according to Miguel, an increase of 32.7%. Likewise, 409 million euros in value were exceeded, 59.8% more than in the previous year.</p> <p>As for Vietnam, it has 98 million inhabitants and is the first meat market by volume in the ASEAN region, and the third in Asia, with a growth projection of 24% in the next 5 years.</p> <p>With these data and although Spain ranks 27th in the ranking by destination for pork exports, with 13,500 tons, it is, in the words of INTERPORC's International Director, "a very attractive country with many possibilities of growth for companies companies, especially after the entry into force of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement, which will make it a market that will be worked on intensively in the coming years”.</p> <p>The EU Pork, The Smart Choice campaign aims to show the benefits of European pork from Spain and Portugal and its opportunities to food professionals from these countries. To this end, specific actions will be carried out for three years for importers, distributors and retailers, as well as cooks, food lovers and professional chefs.</p> <p>Among the planned activities, participation in fairs, importer missions, tastings, masterclasses , promotions in retail as well as in restaurants and through web pages and social networks, actions with influencers , ecommerce, online advertising and various presences in off-line media.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-01 00:11:01 | 2025-07-21 11:18:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6294 | Spanish pork gained 12 percent share of the meat market in Peru | The Spanish pig sector is a world leader that has gained market share in Peru in recent years. Indeed, since SENASA (Peru's National Health Service) recognized the equivalence system for inspection and control of pork meat and offal in Spain in November 2020, exports from that country have grown enormously. If that year there were barely 100 tons worth 1.2 million euros, in 2022 there were 1,708.46 tons worth 5.65 million euros. | <p>Today, Spain, with a 12% share, ranks fourth in countries that export pork to Peru after Chile (36%), Canada (26%), and the United States (12%).</p> <p>It is an evolution in line with the one followed by Spanish pigs in the world in the last 25 years. In this period, it has undergone a profound transformation that has made it the third largest producer in the world and the second in the ranking of exports, only behind the US and by very little.</p> <p>To achieve this, Spanish pig companies have become a model of modern farming. A condition that they have acquired from the implementation of the European production model, one of the strictest in the world, going even further with more demanding self-regulations than those imposed by the European law itself in matters as important to the consumer as animal well-being, in which Spain is today an international benchmark.</p> <p>This has translated into products that guarantee the highest standards of health, food safety, quality and production certifications. Conditions highly appreciated internationally and that have led the health authorities of more than 111 countries, to which those of the European Union must be added, to open their borders to Spanish pork products to feed their population.</p> <p>Very interesting conditions for the Peruvian market, which currently has a rate of consumption of pork products of 9 kilos per inhabitant per year, but whose expected evolution is around 15 kilos between 2025 and 2027, with regions that will even reach 20 kilos per inhabitant per year.</p> <p>In addition, the communication campaigns on pork meat and production biosecurity have improved the knowledge of Peruvian consumers and reinforced their demands. For this reason, pork from Spain is seen as a very interesting option both for the present and for the immediate future, especially for products such as sausages or ham, which have a greater margin of growth since 94% of current exports from Spain correspond to meat, offal and bacon.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:25:00 | 2025-07-19 23:43:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6293 | French Polynesia opens the market for Brazilian chicken meat | Health authorities in French Polynesia have published the official authorization for imports of chicken meat from Brazil, according to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to the The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). | <p><span lang="DE">According to the publication that took place last week, all slaughterhouses that today ship to the European Union will be able to export chicken meat to the overseas territory located in the South Pacific Ocean. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin, sales should serve the </span>food service market in the country, especially for the wide hotel chain in the country, which has tourism as its main economic sector.</p> <p><span lang="DE">"The French-Polynesian market has good potential for higher value-added products that are traditionally consumed by the European market, such as chicken breast. Our focus will be on the B2B market, known for its high levels of demand, which reinforces the recognition of international players for the quality and high sanitary controls established by Brazilian exporters", evaluates Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:20:23 | 2025-07-20 17:04:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6292 | Italy bans the use of lab-grown food in order to protect tradition | Italy's government approved a bill banning the use of laboratory-produced food and animal feed as it aims to safeguard the country's agri-food heritage, its agriculture minister told a news conference after a Cabinet meeting. | <p>If the proposal is passed by parliament, Italian industry will not be allowed to produce food or feed "from cell cultures or tissues derived from vertebrate animals", the bill seen by Reuters said.</p> <p>"Laboratory products in our opinion do not guarantee quality, well-being and the protection of our culture, our tradition", said Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing Brothers of Italy party.</p> <p>Meloni's nationalist administration has pledged to shield Italy's food from technological innovations seen as harmful, and renamed the agriculture ministry the "ministry for agriculture and food sovereignty".</p> <p>Agriculture lobby Coldiretti praised the move against "synthetic food", saying a ban is needed to safeguard home production "from the attacks of multinational companies".</p> <p>The bill stipulates that factories where violations occur can be shut down and producers may lose their right to obtain public funding for up to three years.</p> <p>The initiative angered organisations supporting the development of "cell-based" agricultural products across Europe, as well as animal rights groups.</p> <p>"The passing of such a law would shut down the economic potential of this nascent field in Italy, holding back scientific progress and climate mitigation efforts", said Alice Ravenscroft, head of policy at the Good Food Institute Europe.</p> <p>Food companies' network Cellular Agriculture Europe said Italy was limiting options for consumers who are concerned about animal welfare and the environmental impact of their food choices.</p> <p>The ban on cell-based meat is not the only initiative from Meloni to block non-conventional food from being served on Italian tables.</p> <p>Last week, she said the government was preparing a rush of decrees to introduce information labels on products containing or derived from insects, amid a debate on the use of cricket flour.</p> <p>"People must be able to make an informed choice", she wrote on Twitter.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:15:03 | 2025-07-21 20:15:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6291 | Marel: TargetBatcher produces Family Packs | In the Middle East, the whole chicken is still the most popular poultry meat product. Cut-up parts are, however, gaining ground and now make up some 20 to 30% of processing plant production, a share which is growing significantly. The so-called Family Pack, a fixed-weight collection of chicken pieces in a tray, is particularly popular with Middle-Eastern consumers. The Marel TargetBatcher offers an entry-level but smart solution for assembling family packs. It needs neither a large investment nor a large number of people. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Processors, particularly in the Middle East, used to producing whole chicken only, see their market changing. Cut parts are gradually taking up 20% to 30% of the market. These processors need to produce fixed-weight products too. They don’t, however, want to invest a lot of money right away.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Marel TargetBatcher combined with a prefill conveyor system and a gooseneck infeed conveyor is the ideal entry-level solution for assembling fixed-weight Family Packs. It is a semi-automatic batching system for packing and styling assorted products on fixed-weight trays. First, trays are manually pre-filled with random drumsticks, thighs and fillets to which the TargetBatcher adds the part necessary to bring the pack to its target weight.</p> <p>To make a 900 grams [2 lbs] Family Pack, each tray passes a number of pre-fill stations, where operators insert drumsticks, breasts and thighs. They know from experience which pieces together make about 800-850 grams [1.7-1.8 lbs] and do not exceed 900 grams [2 lbs].</p> <p>Wings, the last products to complete a Family Pack, are added semi-automatically by TargetBatcher. These wings are fed from a gooseneck z-conveyor, which transports them from a large collecting container. Standing on the raised TargetBatcher platform, an operator loads the wings onto the seven weighing scales of the machine. Trays, which have been pre-filled manually, pass by and are weighed on the lower conveyor below. TargetBatcher now calculates as quick as lightning what weight is needed to bring packs closest to 900g [2 lbs], considering a minimal total weight. It automatically drops one, two or three wings from its memory bins to complete the batch.</p> <p>The wings added fall between the flights of a flighted conveyor belt. When leaving the TargetBatcher, this belt synchronizes with the conveyor with pre-filled trays, which is running alongside. On arrival at the PaceLine system, operators manually add the wings to the tray and style the products for an attractive presentation. Trays then proceed to a CheckWeigher, a tray sealer and a WeighPrice Labeler, concluding the process.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A Family Pack TargetBatcher installation like this is very flexible and can still be used for regular fixed-weight batching. It is also possible to manually load fresh or frozen drumsticks, thighs or breast pieces directly onto the seven weighing scales of the TargetBatcher. With seven high-accuracy individual scales and 14 holding bins, TargetBatcher calculates in a fraction of a second the best possible combination of products to assemble a batch of products to the predetermined target weight. Fixed-weight batches leave TargetBatcher on a flighted conveyor, while empty trays run alongside on a synchronized belt. Operators on this PaceLine system pick each batch of meat and style the products on trays.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:10:08 | 2025-07-21 15:12:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6290 | Nitrosamines in food raise a health concern | Consumer exposure to nitrosamines, compounds that can form in food during its preparation and processing, raises a health concern. This is the finding of EFSA’s assessment on the public health risk related to the presence of nitrosamines in food. Ten nitrosamines found in food are carcinogenic (can cause cancer) and genotoxic (may damage DNA). | <p><span lang="DE">EFSA consulted external stakeholders on its draft opinion and the numerous comments received were considered when finalising it.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Potential health risks </span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">EFSA carried out its assessment by evaluating the potential harm caused by nitrosamines to humans and animals and assessing consumer <dfn>exposure</dfn>.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr. Dieter Schrenk, Chair of the Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain</span><span lang="DE">, said: "Our assessment concludes that for all age groups across the EU <em><dfn>population</dfn></em>, the level of exposure to nitrosamines in food raises a health concern.”".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr Schrenk added: "Based on animal studies, we considered the <dfn>incidence</dfn> of liver tumours in rodents as the most critical health effect".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"To ensure a high level of consumer protection, we created a worst-case scenario for our <dfn>risk assessment</dfn>. We assumed that all nitrosamines found in food had the same potential to cause cancer in humans as the most harmful nitrosamine, although that is unlikely".</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Which foods contain nitrosamines?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nitrosamines have been found in different types of foodstuffs such as cured meat products, processed fish, cocoa, beer and other alcoholic beverages. The most important food group contributing to nitrosamines exposure is meat and meat products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nitrosamines may also be present in other foods including processed vegetables, cereals, milk and dairy products, or fermented, pickled and spiced foods.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Currently, there are some knowledge gaps about the presence of nitrosamines in specific food categories. Balancing the diet with a wider variety of foods could help consumers to reduce their <dfn>intake</dfn> of nitrosamines.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">What happens next?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">EFSA’s opinion will be shared with the European Commission, which will discuss with national authorities what <dfn>risk management</dfn> measures are needed.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:05:57 | 2025-07-20 07:05:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6295 | Fifth generation leads Handtmann Group of Companies | Markus Handtmann and Valentin Ulrich represent the fifth generation of the Handtmann family to take on management of the Handtmann Group of Companies with headquarters in Biberach an der Riß on 1st April 2023. As of the end of June 2023, the current Managing Partner of Handtmann Holding, Thomas Handtmann, will move to the Advisory Board of the family-owned company. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Twenty-five years ago, Thomas Handtmann took over the management of the family business from his father Arthur Handtmann. Turnover between then and now has more than quadrupled to 1.1 billion euros today. The headcount also increased from around 1,600 to 4,300 in 2022, distributed over six divisions in total: Filling and Portioning Systems (F&P), Light Metal Casting, Systems Engineering, Process Technology, Plastics Engineering and e-solutions. Handtmann today has a global network of numerous production and sales locations in addition to the headquarters in Biberach. This includes new foundries in China and Slovakia as well as new locations in Reutlingen (Germany), Czech Republic and the Netherlands as part of the F&P division. "From a medium-sized enterprise in Upper Swabia, we have developed into an internationally operating technology company. What is important to me personally is that throughout this time we have always been a family business and that many working people at Handtmann have a strong sense of belonging. It is the people that make Handtmann. They are the key to our success", explains Thomas Handtmann.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of June, 70-year-old Thomas Handtmann will move to the Advisory Boards and transfer responsibility for the group of companies to his son Markus Handtmann and nephew Valentin Ulrich. Both have mechanical engineering and management experience and have already held various management positions at Handtmann and other companies. Valentin Ulrich, previously CFO in the management of the F&P division, outlines the group of companies’ future course: "Topics such as internationalisation, innovation, digitalisation and openness to new ways of working are crucial for the future of Handtmann. We will be investing in these and other areas to create sustainable long-term value for our customers, our employees, society and our group of companies". Harald Suchanka, CEO F&P, endorses the strategic focus: "The Handtmann family supports the expansion course of our division with sustainable investments in our production and sales infrastructure. I very much look forward to successfully pursuing the corporation’s continued growth course together with the fifth Handtmann generation. Markus Handtmann summarises: “Our goal is to position Handtmann well for the future so that we can continue moving forward on the path to success. Our group of companies operates widely diversified, is a strong investor and employs a large number of enthusiastic people. We are very pleased to be leading this team from now on".</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:02:12 | 2025-07-21 00:16:01 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6289 | Exports of poultry genetic material grow 91.8 percent in the first two months | The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) informs that Brazilian exports of poultry genetic material (including 01-day-old chicks and fertile eggs) totaled 2,325 thousand tons in February, a volume that exceeds by 86, 2% the performance recorded in the same period last year, with 1,248 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">In revenue, last month's sales reached US$ 20.952 million, 57.5% higher than the balance obtained in February 2022, with US$ 13.302 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The balance is also positive in the first two months of this year, with 4,646 thousand tons shipped in the period, surpassing by 91.8% the performance achieved last year, with 2,422 thousand tons.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In revenue, the balance of exports for the first two months reached US$ 42.237 million, a performance 62% higher than that recorded in the first two months of 2022, with US$ 26.079 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the main destinations for Brazilian exports are Mexico, with 3,241 thousand tons exported in the first two months (+339% compared to the previous year), Senegal, with 630 tons (-27.1%), Paraguay, with 402.7 tons (-1.9%), Venezuela, with 100 tons (+1425%) and Colombia, with 68 tons (+103.5%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The poultry genetics sector has been gradually expanding its international participation, reinforcing Brazil's position as an international supplier for this high-value-added segment. In this context, the countries of the Americas gained special importance for the sectoral strategy", analyzes the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:20:08 | 2025-07-21 21:29:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6288 | AHDB: Sheep meat imports drop on the year | Overall levels of sheep meat imports have very marginally fallen to 2,370 tonnes for January, this is a small decline from December’s levels. This marginal change in volumes resulted from a fall of nearly 180 tonnes (20.5%) from Ireland, and an increase of 191 tonnes (30.8%) imported from New Zealand. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking to year-on-year volumes, there has been a substantial overall decline of nearly 2,000 tonnes (45.6%) from January 2022. The vast majority of this decline can be attributed to falling imports from New Zealand, down 1,260 tonnes (60.9%) from January 2022. The drop in volume imported from New Zealand was most prevalent in the autumn of 2022, with subsequent lower import volumes remaining relatively equal. Similar trends are seen with Australian imports, down 838 tonnes (55.5%) for the same time period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking at imports from a product perspective, there have been large drops in some categories year-on-year. From January 2022, there has been a decline of 727 tonnes for frozen boneless lamb meat, with a fall of 713 tonnes for frozen sheep legs. Both fresh and frozen sheep meat (excluding lamb) has seen falls of 235 and 204 tonnes on the year too.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Volumes have fallen on the month but grown on the year as export volumes hit just under 6,000 tonnes for January 2023. There has been a total fall of 1,633 tonnes (21.5%) from December’s levels. Year-on-year however, total export volumes have increased by 44.8% (1,850 tonnes) from 4,130 tonnes in January 2022. Export volumes from January 2022 were still recovering from the previous year’s drop in exports predominantly as a result of regulatory changes, and volumes for January 2023 sit just 500 tonnes shy of the 2016-2020 5-year average.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports month-on-month fell to France by 725 tonnes (20.4%), Germany by 169 tonnes (13.1%) and Belgium by 136 tonnes (19%). On the year, exports to France have increased 858 tonnes (43.4%), with an uptick of 400 tonnes to Germany (55.5%), and 115 tonnes to Belgium.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh lamb carcases made up 82% (4,901 tonnes) of total exports in January, with a fall of 1,061 tonnes (18%) exported from December. Other cuts such as fresh short forequarters and chines have seen declines from December, down 163 (47%) and 179 tonnes (55.6%) respectively. However, on the year, lamb carcase exports have risen by 1,370 tonnes (38.8%).</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:15:50 | 2025-07-19 07:43:31 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6287 | NASA: Argentine has a positive carbon balance | A NASA study shows that livestock in Argentine does not pollute the environment. | <p><span lang="DE">Traditional approaches to carbon dioxide measurement based on counting and estimating the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted in all sectors of an economy, such as transportation and agriculture, have been used for years. These made it possible to assess progress in emissions reduction efforts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">But its elaboration leaves out a more than important part of the story: the incorporation of carbon dioxide into the soil. A descending approach in which the different activities are considered as part of a cycle allows differentiating the different economic productions and generating inventories. It is here that Argentine livestock has everything to gain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A study published in Earth System Science Data using measurements made by NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission offers a new perspective by tracking both fossil fuel emissions and total changes in the "carbon stocks" of ecosystems, including trees, shrubs and soils.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The data is especially useful for tracking carbon dioxide fluctuations related to land cover change. Although the OCO-2 mission was not specifically designed to estimate emissions from individual countries, the results from the more than 100 countries are coming at an opportune time.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The finding is that Argentine is one of the few countries that appears with a positive balance (green color) due to carbon sequestration in "grazing lands" (forests, shrublands, pastures, etc.).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And here is the importance given to livestock production specifically in Argentine. Argentine livestock is part of the natural ecosystem and constitutes one of the activities that leads Argentine agriculture to be an essential actor in the management of photosynthesis and the recovery of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the natural carbon cycle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The process occurs through the consumption of cows who feed mostly on natural pastures. These forage resources have taken carbon dioxide from the air as part of the natural ecosystem through photosynthesis. Cows digest the carbon in the grass, releasing methane into the atmosphere. But the methane that they emit is "made" based on the carbon of the grass they consumed and its duration is between 10 to 12 years in the atmosphere. After that time the methane is transformed into water and carbon dioxide. The one that is naturally absorbed through photosynthesis by pastures and natural pastures. And this is how the cycle repeats itself over and over again. It is pure nature.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Argentine is one of the countries with the largest area of natural grasslands that exist on planet earth. It is among the five countries with the most availability of this resource.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, Argentine livestock is one of the few activities that allows the transformation of vegetable protein unfit for human consumption into animal protein of high biological value indicated for human consumption. If NASA's sensors are further refined, these advances will be key to verifying which countries meet the commitments signed at COP 21 and beyond.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:10:08 | 2025-07-21 16:00:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6286 | Belgian sea fishing recovers in 2022 | In 2022, 13,217 tonnes of fish were sold in Belgian ports, compared to 11,901 tonnes in 2021. According to the new data of Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, this is an increase of 11.1%. These landings by Belgian ships represented a turnover of 79.5 million euros, i.e. an increase of 30.7% compared to the 60.8 million euros registered in 2021. This higher turnover is a direct result of the increase in the average price to 6.0 euros per kilo. This is an increase of 17.7% compared to 2021. | <p><span lang="DE">Belgian sea fishing is therefore continuing its 2021 recovery after a strongly divergent year 2020. In that year, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, both exports and sales to local markets and the horeca sector were severely disrupted. Since then, it has been noted that Belgian ships are again offering more fish in Belgian ports and less abroad. This is partly due to the decrease in quotas in other European ports, for example the cut in cod quotas in Denmark.<br />In addition, increases in costs and food prices lead to higher prices.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">The ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend account for 97% of landings</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The quantity of fish landed and sold remains the largest in the port of Zeebrugge, with 50.6% of all fish. The share of the port of Ostend went from 41.9% to 46.8%. The port of Nieuwpoort has a limited share of 2.6%.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Record landings of shrimps</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, landings of shrimps reached a record level of 855 tonnes, i.e. an increase of 136.2%, with a price essentially unchanged (5.4 euros per kg).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sole is the main target species in Belgian fishing. Belgian auctions were still able to achieve good sales with many potential buyers, despite the slightly lower landings of sole (-2.5%). Prices of sole have increased by 32.2%. This fish accounts for half of the turnover achieved in the Belgian sea fishing industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Plaice, which for years has been the second best student in the class, is being pushed down in quantity and value by cuttlefish. Landings of cuttlefish, of no less than 2,033.5 tonnes, showed an exceptional increase of 103.8%. Also in terms of turnover, cuttlefish is the second most important fish species in Belgium, with an average price of €4.1/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Several factors explain the increase in landings: first, cuttlefish are much easier to catch in our waters than in the past, as this species is more widespread in the fishing grounds of the Belgian fishing industry. Second, there is also a market with a relatively favourable price, which makes cuttlefish a seasonal target species for some ships. And third, cuttlefish is not subject to fishing quotas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For plaice, landings dropped by no less than 21.5% in 2022. The higher price (+25.0%) helped to maintain the turnover of this fish.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Landings of ray increased by 20.5%, but the price went up to 2.6 euros/kg.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:05:36 | 2025-07-21 20:15:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6285 | Gilberto Xandó, JBS: "We are doing our part in tackling climate change" | The president of JBS Brasil, Gilberto Xandó, discussed solutions to expand food production, in order to serve the growing world population, and at the same time to curb global warming. | <p><span lang="DE">As one of the speakers at the China-Brazil Dialogue on Sustainable Development, held in Beijing, the executive emphasized the Company's responsibility in the face of this challenge, as it is one of the largest food companies in the world. "We are doing our part in tackling climate change", said Xandó.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The event was organized by Cebri (Brazilian Center for International Relations), by the CCG (Center for China and Globalization) and by CPAFFC (Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries) with the intention of debating the transition to a low-carbon economy, against the background of food and energy security. The forum was attended by executives from other Brazilian and Chinese companies as well. In addition to the food sector, the mining and cellulose sectors, among others, were represented.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The president of JBS Brasil highlighted the Company's global investment in biodigestors for the disposal of organic waste in places such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico. In addition, he emphasized that the company reached the capacity to use 99.61% of each head of cattle processed. "In addition to beef, we produce leather, organic fertilizers, soap, biofuel, collagen, gelatin, among other products. Therefore, the same land that allowed raising the animal to generate food also generated clean energy, health and personal hygiene items, clothing and agricultural inputs", enumerated Xandó.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Last year, the company started two new businesses: Campo Forte, in the organomineral fertilizers segment, and Genu-in, which operates in the production of collagen and gelatin peptides, both based on the use of residues from the chain of brands from JBS. “Increasing sustainability means increasing efficiency, our capacity to produce the maximum of life's essential items with the minimum of natural resources”, said the president of JBS Brasil. China, with a mission to feed 1.4 billion people, shares this concept.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to the factory gate, JBS invests in partnerships to introduce nutritional supplements that can significantly reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle. In addition, its satellite monitoring system to assess all its cattle suppliers in Brazil covers an area three times the size of the UK on a daily basis. This system has already blocked more than 15,000 farms for failing to respect the company's socio-environmental criteria. The Company also has Green Offices, which provide free technical assistance and access to credit for cattle producers, aiming to increase productivity and improve their environmental practices. Almost 5,000 farms have already benefited from this service.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Two years ago, JBS was the first global company in the protein sector to commit to becoming Net Zero by 2040. Since then, the Company has been mobilizing its teams around the world and relying on specialized external consultants to build its roadmap consistent with criteria established by the Science-Based Targets Initiative. The work includes scopes 1, 2 and 3, which deal, respectively, with direct emissions, those related to the electricity used by the Company and those that occur throughout the value chain - from the raw material acquired to the distribution of products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We need to produce more, as a third of the world's population does not have adequate access to quality food, reducing our carbon footprint as climate change has severe impacts everywhere. We, at JBS, believe that it is indeed possible to face and overcome both challenges at the same time", said Xandó.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:20:18 | 2025-07-19 06:20:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6284 | AHDB: Opportunities for red meat amidst menu evolution | The foodservice market has had a tough few years, being unable to recover to pre-Covid volumes before the cost of living crisis hit, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Squeezed household income impacts this discretionary spend market, with 46% of consumers planning on eating out less in the future (AHDB/YouGov Consumer Tracker, Nov 22). While market value is up year-on-year, the main driver of this is spend per trip as inflation at restaurants, fast food and canteens currently stands at +9.3% (ONS CPHI, Jan 23). Operators are having to balance menu price increases against their costs and the consumer market backdrop.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While we saw a tactical simplification of menus from operators during the pandemic, this has started to reverse with restaurant and pub/bar dish numbers in 2022 up year-on-year, although menus do remain smaller than pre-Covid. Price pressures are evident with the market seeing lighter offerings and more meat-free options allowing for smaller portions and utilisation of less expensive ingredients. According to Lumina Intelligence, the proportion of dishes containing meat has fallen by -3ppts from 2019. Starch based dishes have increased in presence, driven by chips – a universally popular and low-cost item that can be bolstered by additional toppings and sauces. The use of vegetables has also grown, with peppers, lettuce and celery being top menu share gainers for veg. However, despite meat dishes losing share overall, the biggest growing dish in pubs and bars is burgers, which benefit from being straightforward and cost effective, as well as indulgent and customisable to tap into those treat occasions. Along a similar line, pizza is the second biggest growth dish.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nearly three in four consumers look for something new at least some of the time when eating out or ordering a takeaway and 77% agree that trying flavours from all over the world is fun (Mintel Menu Trends - UK - 2023). But, at the same time, 78% of consumers agree familiar dishes are comforting. Therefore, winning menus can tap into traditional dishes for a sense of nostalgia and/or cater to those adventure seeking consumers who want diverse cuisine options.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to Lumina Intelligence, retro foods are growing in popularity as consumers seek comfort and familiarity in these hard times. They are wanting classic dishes or childhood favourites. Examples include Parlour in London “bringing back the artic roll” or Bompas & Parr in Arcade Food Hall re-vamping the traditional trifle. Beyond desserts many will be tempted out by classic British main dishes such as meat pies and Sunday roasts done well. Utilising and communicating quality meat and ingredients will therefore be key to standing out.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Trending world cuisines include West African, International BBQ, Authentic Mexican and Caribbean (Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Dec 2022). BBQ is an example of a cuisine that can be difficult to make at home due to specialised cooking equipment and methods. Smoked barbecue street food brand HotBox, for instance, offers seasoned smoked meat, using a combination of kiln-dried hickory and oak in its one-tonne rotisserie smokers, covering burgers, brisket, short ribs and sticky pork ribs. This taps into 46% of consumers who agree that restaurants/takeaways can charge more for dishes that are difficult to make at home (Mintel Menu Trends - UK - 2023). World cuisines also offer the opportunity to utilise different meat cuts which may have commanded less menu space in the past and could help aid carcase utilisation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This doesn’t mean more established cuisines such as Korean and Vietnamese are becoming redundant, innovation in this area is thriving. Both cuisines lend themselves to the highly popular street food concept, with Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches and Korean steamed buns becoming more widely available. Cuisine trends we may see coming down the line include Filipino, German Street Food and Austrian. One example is Filigrillz, a Filipino BBQ street food concept currently trading at food markets across London, with their signature dish being pork belly BBQ marinated with ginger, garlic and soy sauce. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We have all heard of the "lipstick effect" - a theory that when faced with an economic crisis consumers will be more willing to buy affordable treats or indulge in guilty pleasures. So, despite some consumers having to eat out less often, when they do, some occasions may be more quality and experience led. Operators, particularly premium operators, will therefore have to utilise their menus and offerings to earn those sales by demonstrating added value and justifying the extra cost of better dishes. Descriptive words on menu are one way to elevate a dish’s appeal. According to Lumina Intelligence words such as crispy, fresh, classic and spicy are among the top used descriptive words currently, but pickled, house, smoky, spicy, indulgent and homemade are among the top growing. Detailing spices communicates flavour with chilli, turmeric and cumin growing in usage across menus from 2017-2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Personalisation allows a diner to elevate a dish and provides the operator with an upsell opportunity. Currently 46% of items on menus are customisable and there has been a +20ppt increase in the share of dishes from 2019 to 2022 (Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Dec 2022). Offering different meal components, sides, toppings, and sauces are just a few examples. While taking a much smaller share of pub and bar menus at only 6%, sharing dishes e.g. platters and tapas, are gaining importance. According to Mintel, 21% of consumers are encouraged by shareable dishes, driven by the demand for socialising with friends and family over food and drink.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:15:00 | 2025-07-20 19:25:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6283 | Deepening crisis in sheep sector requires urgent action | Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said the crisis in the sheep sector is deepening as prices continue well below last year’s levels. | <p><span lang="DE">He said prices this year are still 70c/kg behind last year with input costs on sheep farms showing no signs of reducing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Last year’s margins of just €7/ewe as presented by Teagasc at the national IFA Sheep meeting in Athlone at the end of January clearly highlighted the extent of the problems on farms in 2022. With prices running almost €16/lamb behind last year’s levels, sheep farmers are facing into a critical situation if urgent action is not taken by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue", he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kevin Comiskey said the Minister convened the Food Vision Sheep Group over a month ago to put forward proposals to address the crisis in the sector. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The sector is in crisis. Sheep farmers need immediate direct supports to offset the enormous input cost increases experienced on farms and the unviable prices returned from the market place".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep farmers supports must be built to €30/ewe to sustain this low-income vulnerable sector that contributed over €475m in export value to the national economy last year - an increase of 17% - while at the same time having their margins slashed by over 80%. Store lamb finishers must also be directly supported for the vital role they play in the sector and particularly for hill sheep farmers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kevin Comiskey said it is understandable that it takes the Minister’s officials time to put in place a scheme for sheep farmers, but what is not acceptable is the length of time it’s taking the Minister to outline his intentions in relation to supporting sheep farmers in this crisis.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Two weeks ago, the Minister told us he had instructed his officials to look at what supports could be provided. It’s now time for the Minister to come forward with his proposals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The IFA Sheep Chairman said there is a significant fund of money available to the Minister in the Brexit Adjustment Reserve which must be utilised or it will be lost. The sheep sector, more than most other sectors, is impacted by the negative effects of Brexit and must be supported through this fund.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kevin Comiskey said Minister McConalogue has had more than enough time to make his mind up on how he plans to support sheep farmers in this crisis.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The time for talking is over. We must hear now from the Minister what his intentions are and how he proposes to support sheep farmers at this critical time", he said.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:10:15 | 2025-07-21 07:15:04 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6282 | Mexico: Senasica removes internal quarantine imposed on poultry farms | The National Service for Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality ( Senasica ) lifted the internal quarantine imposed on poultry farms in the state of Aguascalientes , after verifying that there have been no more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza AH5N1 in the state. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In a statement, the General Directorate of Animal Health of the agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ordered the lifting of the quarantine on March 2, after verifying that there is no presence of the HPAI virus in three chicken farms in grows in Aguascalientes, with a population of 826 800 birds.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He stressed that in order to verify the absence of the virus, the official veterinarians of the United States-Mexico Commission for the Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and other Exotic Animal Diseases of Senasica carried out weekly sampling for three weeks in the commercial farms of the entity, which gave negative results to HPAI. Thus, they indicated that, after 28 days without cases, the state quarantine was lifted.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">However, he added that the epidemiological investigation clearly demonstrated the interaction between domestic and wild birds that are connected through bridge species such as grackles, among which the circulation of the avian influenza virus has been identified.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The authorities urged poultry producers not to lower their guard and strengthen biosecurity measures in their poultry production units, both family and commercial.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:05:25 | 2025-07-21 14:43:18 | Details Edit Delete |
