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6196  Brazilian exporters project 80 million dollars in business in Mexico  The action led by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), during Expo Carnes y Lacteos 2023, ended successfully. main event of the Mexican animal protein industry, held between February 21st and 23rd in Monterrey (Mexico).  <p><span lang="DE">According to surveys carried out with the Brazilian industries participating in the action, US$ 6.7 million in business were carried out during the three days of the event.&nbsp;The expectation is that more than US$ 80 million in exports will be generated from the commercial contacts established at the event.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The action had five Brazilian agroindustries that were in the ABPA space: BRF, Copacol, C.Vale, Netto Alimentos and Pif Paf bringing together the export chains of chicken meat, eggs and pork meat &ndash; whose opening was recently consolidated.&nbsp;Other Brazilian companies were also present during the event.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to commercial contacts, ABPA held several meetings with local stakeholders, with the aim of strengthening the Brazilian position in supporting the supply of local demand for food, complementing the local production of these proteins.&nbsp;With the same objective, printed and electronic promotional materials were distributed with information on exporting companies and on the production chain in Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"After four years, we returned to Expo Carnes y Lacteos and the result could not be more positive.&nbsp;The strong demand from Brazilian exporters indicates the consolidation of a long-term relationship.&nbsp;We want to consolidate our position of supporting local production and the Mexican population, contributing to meet the demand for poultry, pork and eggs, at a particularly delicate time for the inflationary scenario in the North American country.&nbsp;Participation in the event also marked the realization of the first sales of pork to the market", evaluates Lu&iacute;s Rua, director of markets at ABPA, who participated in the action.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mexico is among the top 10 importers of chicken meat from Brazil.&nbsp;In 2022, it imported 140.3 thousand tons of the Brazilian poultry product, a volume that exceeded by 34.3% the total imported by the country in 2021, with 104.4 thousand tons.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-03-01 00:20:35  2025-07-30 06:33:26  Details Edit Delete
6195  Rabobank: China’s reopening provides opportunities for beef  Following a good year of record-breaking highs in beef exports in 2022, a new report from Rabobank suggests that 2023 will entail softened consumer sentiment and weaker beef prices.  <p>Retail and farmgate beef prices cracked records in many regions in 2022, driven by elevated consumer demand and tight beef supplies. Brazil also achieved record export volumes and returns in 2022, thanks to growing Chinese demand.</p> <p><span lang="DE">The softening in consumer sentiment and subsequent weaker beef pricing in late 2022 has flowed through into early 2023. While beef supply settings are favorable for beef prices, consumer confidence will continue to be tested and have a bearing on beef returns. China will remain a focal point, as the world watches to see how quickly the giant emerges from Covid lockdowns amid a slowing economic environment. It is anticipated that Chinese demand for beef will pick up in 2H 2023, boosting global beef prices.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The US will be the other focal point. After setting records in both volume and value terms for beef exports in 2022, numbers are starting to show the contraction in production. Beef cow inventory has dropped to the lowest point since 1962 and feedyard inventories show a decline. The expected drop in US beef production will cause a redistribution of global beef supplies and an overall tightening in the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total beef production is forecast to be steady in Q1, with a 5% lift in Australian and 2% increase in Brazilian production, almost enough to offset declines in the US, EU-27, and New Zealand. The supply picture through 2023 is forecast to remain tight as US production dips.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While other countries lifted most restrictions from the pandemic by 2022, China continued to experience disruptions from the virus in addition to a slowing economy. Rabobank predicts Chinese demand for beef will pick up in the second half of the year, which will boost global beef prices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With new technology like portable ovens and cookers, there has been a rise in retail beef sales, where the main channel for beef has traditionally been foodservice. This trend and the rapidly growing pre-prepared dish market has Rabobank expecting increased beef consumption in China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, China upped its beef imports by 15% to 2.68 million tonnes. It became a top-three US beef export destination. However, with the decline in US supply, growth in exports will likely slow, leaving room for more trade from Australia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After increased slaughter volumes in late November and early December, Australia continued to show the same high levels in early February, suggesting that increased volumes are becoming available. According to Rabobank&rsquo;s report, slaughter volumes could increase by 10% in 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Brazil is China&rsquo;s largest import destination, and Rabobank expects additional trade opportunities for the South American country in the coming year. Brazil reopened the Mozarl&aacute;ndia plant, which is the largest export plant supplying China. Eight other plants await approval to export to China, while 11 plants await approval to export to Indonesia. Despite Brazil&rsquo;s resources and trade readiness, a case of bonie spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) could affect trade flow.&nbsp;China&nbsp;and the&nbsp;United States&nbsp;both temporarily suspended trade of Brazilian beef due to the BSE flareup.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Europe&rsquo;s beef production was down in 2022 by about 1.3% compared to the previous year. As a result, its exports declined by 19% and are will likely remain sluggish in 2023, Rabobank said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mexico, though, is expected to amplify production in the coming year. The past three years, it has been building a steady increase in cow herd size, with a 50,000 head per year rate. Rabobank predicts a 2% lift in beef volumes to near 2.2 million tonnes. While production is up, beef prices are down. The report noted a drop of 8% over the last two months compared to last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in mid-February, affecting the country&rsquo;s agriculture, damaging farms and the country&rsquo;s infrastructure, and taking a hit to the stock market. While the North Island and upper South Island were greatly impacted, the western and southern portion of the South Island remain dry. Rabobank said the substantial bank across the country will help support cattle prices. Overall, in 2022, New Zealand&rsquo;s beef production declined by 4% to 26,774 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cattle prices across most regions continued their downward trend. The notable exception being the US, where more limited supplies are providing price support.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After a noteworthy year of&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">record-breaking highs in beef exports in 2022</span><span lang="DE">, a new report from Rabobank suggests that 2023 will entail softened consumer sentiment and weaker beef prices.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-03-01 00:15:25  2025-07-30 08:48:07  Details Edit Delete
6194  Australia: Cattle and goat carcase weights on the rise  Carcase weights for beef cattle and goats are on an upwards trajectory, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Here, MLA’s Market Information team takes a deep dive into the driving factors.  <p><span lang="DE">Average cattle carcase weights have been increasing in recent years due to improvements in genetics and management systems across Australia. According to the ABS, average carcase weights have risen by 30% since June 2003 &ndash; when the average carcase weight was 245.86kg/head &ndash; to sit at 320.16kg/head nationally in Q4 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Attributed in part to the higher numbers on feed, Queensland cattle were, on average, the heaviest cattle with weights 5% higher than the national average in Q4.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to the ABS, average adult male cattle carcase weights have remained at 347.7kg/head nationally for the last four quarters. Male carcase weights in Queensland are 4% higher than the national average and in 2022 Queensland male carcase weights reached a new record of 363kg/head, beating the previous record set in Q1 2022. WA male carcase weights also reached a new record of 314kg/head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Female weights have also improved over the past 10 years, with the current average for Q4 sitting at 282.2kg/head nationally. This is a 38.5kg increase on average weights compared to Q4 2013.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The abundance of grain and feed available in the past three years has allowed these weights to lift more consistently across the board.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As indicated in the latest&nbsp;Cattle Projections, these carcase weights are projected to ease as the forecast&nbsp;<em>El Ni&ntilde;o</em>&nbsp;weather event comes into effect and a larger proportion of grassfed cattle hit the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Due to the goat industry taking a more managed approach to the operation of its production system, historically elevated carcase weights supported by better genetics and increases in more consistent supply have delivered improved production volumes in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Additionally, the number of goats being processed has lifted considerably in the past two years with the improved carcase weights and slaughter numbers enabling production to increase dramatically. According to the ABS, goat production reached 8,377 tonnes carcase weight in Q4 2022 and goat slaughter hit record levels in March 2022 with 36,610 head processed.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Victoria, Queensland and SA recorded the highest goat weights, with Victorian weights 6% higher than the national average.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-03-01 00:10:21  2025-07-30 08:58:44  Details Edit Delete
6193  Handtmann invest 14 million euros in a new assembly hall  The Filling and Portioning Systems division (F&P) of Handtmann invests around 14 million euros in the construction of a new assembly hall. The specialist in and market leader for end-to-end technology solutions in the food processing sector is part of the widely diversified Handtmann Group of Companies  <p><span lang="EN-GB">Handtmann has been developing and producing complex technology, automation and digital solutions for the food processing sector for almost 70 years now. The executive board&rsquo;s bold growth strategy proves effective. Harald Suchanka, CEO F&amp;P, comments: "We expect continued growth in demand for our sustainable solutions in the coming years. Strong growth driver proves to be the consistent expansion of our portfolio to include new business areas such as customised solutions or the provision of line solutions for comprehensive production processes. The high level of investment in our own subsidiaries and sales companies in the key markets also helps to generate new market share and dynamic sales growth.&rdquo; Dr. Mark Betzold, CTO F&amp;P, adds: &ldquo;Expansions and optimisations in the production plants are sensible in order to secure the growth course we have chosen, to be able to meet the increasing demand in the future and not to make compromises in terms of quality and technology. The new assembly hall with an additional floor space of 7,280&nbsp;m&sup2; allows us to realign production and especially assembly and to make it scalable. We are thus further strengthening our competitiveness and market position".</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">Valentin Ulrich, grandson of company founder Arthur Handtmann and the fifth generation in the company, was present as a representative of the group management: "The Filling and Portioning Systems division has seen very positive development in recent years. We look ahead with optimism and see ourselves well equipped for the future with the recent modernisation of the production area". Thomas Handtmann, who leads the company in fourth generation, emphasises: &ldquo;This investment is also a strong endorsement by the owner families of a long-term commitment to the region&rdquo;. At the turn of the millennium, the production facilities of the F&amp;P division had been completely redeveloped in the Aspach industrial estate in town of Biberach, Upper Swabia. Following extensions in production and administration and the construction of a new customer and technology centre in 2010, a second customer forum for bakery applications was built in 2014 and a state-of-the-art logistics centre in 2017. Completion of the new assembly hall is expected by the end of 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">The expansion of production capacities also brings, new, attractive jobs in modern takt time production to Biberach. &ldquo;We want to be an attractive employer, offering our employees the best working conditions,&rdquo; elaborates Markus Handtmann and is convinced: "This new construction puts us in a position to further develop the division successfully and with lasting effect.&rdquo; Further recruitment is planned for the coming years, not only at the Biberach location, but worldwide, as Harald Suchanka adds: &ldquo;On an international level, we are also strengthening our workforce in the markets we serve directly through our sales companies. The F&amp;P division has meanwhile grown to around 1,500 employees with a strong upwards trend".</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">Sustainable action is firmly anchored as a corporate value at Handtmann and receives appropriate consideration when it comes to construction measures. In addition to the installation of a photovoltaic system and extensive green roofs, investments will again be made in the expansion of the utility infrastructure. In-house use of the solar power generated will be boosted by an integrated medium voltage network within the group of companies, just as the waste heat from the production process will be used to heat all of the group&rsquo;s properties via an integrated heat network. This reduces the use of fossil primary energy and thus the company&rsquo;s carbon footprint.</span></p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-03-01 00:05:08  2025-07-30 05:13:33  Details Edit Delete
6192  Spain: The pig sector offers opportunities for women and young people  The REDaPORC Operational Group, led by the White Coat Pig Interprofessional of Spain (INTERPORC) organized a webinar dedicated to analyzing the participation of women and young people in the white coat pig sector and their vision on reducing the use of antibiotics. An event in which its participants highlighted, among other issues, that it offers great opportunities for professional development for both groups.  <p><span lang="DE">In the webinar, Cristina Mar&iacute;, from the Sustainability and Coordination department of the REDaPORC Operational Group at INTERPORC, framed the topic by noting that "women and young people are of great current and future importance in the pig sector.&nbsp;As an example, 65,000 women currently work in the pig sector, which represents 42% of direct employment".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Far from images of the past, the current white coat pig is a modern and highly advanced sector that draws on highly qualified professionals in cutting-edge technologies and senior management, as well as more traditional positions such as veterinarians, agronomists, operators to work with animals. In short, it creates employment in all phases of the production chain and for all kinds of professional qualifications.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Margarita Rico, PhD in Economic and Business Sciences and professor at the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Valladolid stated that "the presence of women and young people is essential for the pig sector and, in fact, many lead livestock farms".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, Rico gave another important piece of information. "Women hold 39% of employment in the primary pork sector, 46% of employment in cooperatives and integrating companies, and 47.5% of employment in processing companies.&nbsp;That is to say, it is close to parity, something that does not happen in other activities of the primary sector".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this sense, Neus Serentill, farmer at the Terrapl&eacute; Farm, pointed out that "many women find barriers that we must break down, but fortunately the presence of women at fairs and events in the pig sector is increasingly abundant".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To further increase these figures, Sonia Bel, a veterinarian in the production department of the Caspe Livestock Cooperative, pointed out "the importance of implementing equality plans in companies.&nbsp;We must not forget that talent is talent and companies can collaborate with universities to detect and train it.&nbsp;We have to bet on people and be equal".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Carlos Baeza, veterinarian and pig and poultry farmer, also pointed to the need to show the true image of the sector.&nbsp;"What attracts young people is working in advanced technological environments, and pigs perfectly meet that condition.&nbsp;But we must better sell what we do.&nbsp;Working today in a company or on a pig farm means doing it in a highly technical environment, and we must continue to bet on incorporating the latest advances.&nbsp;That is the way to attract young talent".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">An idea influenced by Aimara Luengo, manager of one of the Innoporc production centers, who confirmed that the image of the pork sector from the outside "is not the real one.&nbsp;Inside we see that there are highly trained and prepared people, but we have to make that much more visible, because it is what will really present us as an attractive sector".</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:45:09  2025-07-28 18:54:00  Details Edit Delete
6191  New positive cases of AI in backyard birds in Córdoba  The National Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) confirmed 4 positive cases of avian influenza (AI) H5 in backyard birds in the province of Córdoba, making a total of 24 detections of the disease so far.  <p><span lang="DE">Of the&nbsp;nine samples analyzed&nbsp;this week by the Senasa National Laboratory, 5 had a negative diagnosis and&nbsp;4 were positive for AI H5&nbsp;in backyard birds from establishments located in the towns of Carnerillo, Alejandro Roca, Laboulaye and Bell Ville, province From Cordoba.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After the confirmation of the cases, agents of the C&oacute;rdoba del Senasa Regional Center will carry out the corresponding sanitary actions in the affected properties.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this way,&nbsp;there are 24 confirmed cases in wild and backyard birds to date (13 in C&oacute;rdoba, 4 in Buenos Aires, 2 in Santa Fe, 1 in Jujuy, 1 in Neuqu&eacute;n, 1 in R&iacute;o Negro, 1 in San Luis and 1 in Salta).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Senasa is working on sanitary and raking actions in all the regions where the findings were made.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:29:40  2025-07-30 03:11:03  Details Edit Delete
6190  Record US Pork Exports to Dominican Republic  The United States has long been the dominant supplier of U.S. soy-fed pork to the Dominican Republic (DR), competing primarily with domestically raised pork. Exports have increased steadily since the DR implemented the Central America-DR-U.S. Free Trade Agreement in 2007, putting U.S. pork on course to enter the market at zero duty.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2006, the last year in which U.S. pork was subject to the DR&rsquo;s 25% most-favored-nation tariff rate, U.S. exports were just over 4,000 metric tons, valued at $6.6 million. By 2010, exports more than quadrupled in volume and reached $38 million in value and in 2020, shipments reached nearly 40,000 mt valued at more than $90 million. U.S. exports to the DR were record-shattering in 2022, coming in at 85,550 mt (up 46% from 2021), with value reaching $ 233.6 million (up 55%), according to USDA data compiled by USMEF.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">African swine fever (ASF) sparked a significant decline in the DR&rsquo;s domestic pork industry and the impact does not appear to be short-lived. With nationwide control and eradication efforts ongoing, swine production in the DR fell by 28% year-over-year in 2022 and an additional 9% decline is projected in 2023, according to data available from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. USMEF estimates that the DR&rsquo;s self-sufficiency in pork production decreased from 61% in 2020 to just 32% in 2022.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With pork consumption remaining strong among DR residents and demand being further bolstered by a strong and fairly rapid post-COVID tourism rebound, the DR&rsquo;s declining pork production paved the way for increased opportunities for U.S. pork in the country&rsquo;s rapidly expanding retail sector and opened new avenues for communicating the attributes of U.S. pork directly to Dominican consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The spread of ASF in the DR is very unfortunate, and the U.S. industry is definitely supportive of the country&rsquo;s containment and eradication efforts,&rdquo; noted Lucia Ruano, USMEF representative in the DR and Central America. &ldquo;But consumers have a rapidly growing appetite for high-quality protein, and U.S. pork is well-positioned to fill this need."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While the DR was, at one time, primarily a destination for raw material used for further processing, Ruano says the market now offers a diverse range of opportunities for U.S. exporters. "The U.S. industry has made tremendous strides in supplying center-of-the-plate cuts to retail and foodservice clientele and convenience-based items that hold great appeal for consumers,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;With the scope of pork cuts and products we are now featuring in the DR, this is a very exciting market that holds potential for further growth."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Funding support for promotional activities in the DR is provided by the National Pork Board, the soybean checkoff and USDA&rsquo;s Market Access Program and Agricultural Trade Promotion program.</p>    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:25:42  2025-07-29 22:32:27  Details Edit Delete
6189  AHDB: UK sheep meat trade increased in 2022  Trade figures for the final month of the year showed fresh and frozen primary sheep meat imports at 2,400 tonnes (product weight), 13% above November’s volume, but 39% (1,500 tonnes) below December 2021. Lower imports from New Zealand drove the overall decline, continuing the trend from November.  <p><span lang="DE">For the&nbsp;full year of 2022,&nbsp;imports reached 54,300 tonnes, up 17%&nbsp;(7,700 tonnes) versus 2021. A 12% increase in the average price of these shipments brought the total value to &pound;342 million, up &pound;81 million year-on-year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A near four-fold increase in shipments from Ireland was the main driver of growth, with Ireland overtaking Australia as the second largest supplier of sheep meat to the UK in 2022. Monthly data shows that volumes were above 2021 levels all year. Nearly all product categories saw increases, but particularly fresh boneless product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total volumes from New Zealand remained relatively stable by contrast (+900 tonnes). The majority of sheep meat imported from New Zealand is frozen (as legs), but as&nbsp;has been documented before, in 2022 the product mix of imports showed a more pronounced swing towards frozen and away from fresh. This was particularly noticeable in March-April, when (frozen) imports typically spike to fulfil Easter demand. Total imports from New Zealand did uplift around this time, but not by as much as previous years, with fresh driving the growth. Volumes saw more growth year-on-year through the summer, before falling in the fourth quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Imports of Australian product rose slightly (+6%, +500 tonnes). As with New Zealand, the uplift came predominantly from frozen legs, with growth also in frozen boneless lamb. The growth came particularly in the first half of the year, as trade eased in the second.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">December trade figures showed the typical seasonal uplift in exports from November (+8%, +500 tonnes), with volumes very similar to the same month a year ago (-2%). Exports to France stood-on from November but remained lower year-on-year. This outweighed annual export growth elsewhere during December, including to Germany, Belgium, Ireland and Italy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For the&nbsp;full&nbsp;year of 2022,&nbsp;UK&nbsp;exports of fresh and frozen primary sheep meat stood at&nbsp;75,300 tonnes, up 8%&nbsp;(+5,400 tonnes) versus 2021. A 5% increase in the average price of these shipments contributed to a &pound;56 million annual uplift in value, with&nbsp;the annual total at &pound;494 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Overall, shipments to the EU rose 9% (5,800 tonnes) year-on-year, driven in particular by trade to Ireland, Germany and Belgium. Non-EU exports remained a small proportion of total volumes, easing further in 2022, largely driven by lower exports to Hong Kong.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On a&nbsp;product basis, carcases saw the largest uplift in shipped volume, especially in the first half of the year. The proportion of UK sheep meat exports sent as carcases has been increasing for some time, with the category accounting for 81% of exported volumes in 2022. Volumes grew the most to Ireland and Germany, as trade fell year-on-year to France. Shipments of bone-in product fell 18% (2,600 tonnes), while boneless product volumes rose 18% (+400 tonnes).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports of&nbsp;sheep offal&nbsp;are relatively small in comparison to fresh and frozen sheep meat but are important for adding value to the carcase. The UK shipped 3,100 tonnes of sheep offal in 2022, up 9% (+300 tonnes) year-on-year but notably less than in previous years. The reliance on the EU for sheep offal trade has generally risen over the last five years, with 94% of shipments going to the EU in 2022, up from an average of 76% for the three years previous. Hong Kong has previously been an important destination for UK sheep offal, but in recent years this trade has diminished.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:20:25  2025-07-29 15:50:14  Details Edit Delete
6188  Grainfed cattle account for almost half of Australia’s cattle slaughter  In 2022, the lot feeding sector solidified itself as a major component of the Australian beef supply chain, accounting for a record 47% of total cattle slaughter.  <p><span lang="DE">With the release of the&nbsp;December 2022 quarter lot feeding brief, a year-in-review analysis has been conducted by MLA&rsquo;s Market Information team to gain insights into how the sector performed.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">National capacity for cattle on feed in 2022 continued its natural upwards trajectory, with the industry expecting to have space available for 1.532 million head (assuming 100% utilisation) in Q4 2022. Compared to Q4 2021, a further 5.5% or 79,000 head of pen space was delivered in 12 months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">National capacity for Q4 2022 is 225,000 head higher than Q4 2018 &ndash; an increase of 17.2%. All states have experienced strong growth compared with five years ago. The most significant increase occurred in Queensland, with its current pen space 17% higher (a further 123,000 head) than Q4 2018. WA and SA also experienced strong increases in pen space, rising by 16,600 and 19,700 head respectively since Q4 2018.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total grainfed turn-off for 2022 reached 2.74 million head, the lowest yearly turn-off of grainfed cattle since the rebuild year of 2016.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Turn-off for 2022 remained firm year-on-year, although was 5%, or 140,000 head, lower compared to the five-year average.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although actual volumes of grainfed cattle turn-off were down in 2022, its percentage as a total of slaughter reached a new record of 47% compared to grassfed. This further solidifies the critical role the lot feeding sector plays in not only dry years, but also during rebuild/retention years where cattle supply is tight.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The 10-year average for grainfed turn-off is 38%, so the 2022 grainfed percentage of the total demonstrates the shift the national herd is making towards producing more grainfed beef. Although due to Australia&rsquo;s production systems, grassfed beef will always play a major role in contributing large volumes of beef in actual terms. &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Queensland and SA were the only states to register year-on-year increases in turn-off. Queensland rose by 3%, or 45,584 head, and SA rose by 2%, or 2,000 head. All other state turn-off levels fell, with NSW volumes down 8%, or 62,291 head, as the intensity of its rebuild and restocker demand directed cattle back into paddocks rather than feedlots.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In market share terms, NSW declined by 2% year-on-year to account for 25.1% of total turn-off in 2022. This was offset by a 2.4% increase in market share for Queensland which accounted for 60.2% of turn-off. Victoria, SA and WA all experienced declines. Looking at 2022 against five-year averages, all states&rsquo; turn-off was down except WA, which remained firm in 2022. The major states of NSW and Queensland experienced the most significant turn-off falls, declining by 58,167 and 63,428 head respectively. These falls accounted for 87% of the total national turn-off decline in 2022, compared to the five-year average.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Considering the significant number of cattle that entered feedlots and the record numbers on feed during certain quarters in 2022, continued buoyant supply of grainfed cattle is expected for 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">When compared to 2018, the current capacity data clearly indicates the significant growth the feedlot sector has experienced and the confidence it has in continuing to expand. Data suggests that over the next five years, the role lot feeding plays in delivering consistent, high quality beef to over 100 countries, as well as the need for increased numbers on feed to mitigate drought and meet consumer demand, should continue.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:15:24  2025-07-29 18:22:50  Details Edit Delete
6187  Beyond Meat shares surge as cost controls bear fruit  Shares of Beyond Meat Inc surged 19% in early trading last Friday as the plant-based meat maker's results indicated that its cost-control measures were finally bearing fruit, according to Reuters.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond Meat's shares, which were trading at $20.42, had slumped about 65% in the past twelve months, hammered by a string of downbeat results and forecast cuts stemming from a collapse in demand for faux meat and elevated freight and raw-material costs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At least four brokerages lifted their price targets on Beyond Meat's shares after the company on Thursday&nbsp;topped expectations&nbsp;for quarterly sales for the first time since June 2021 and forecast annual revenue slightly above estimates.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">To stem its mounting losses, the California-based company&nbsp;cut 200 jobs, tightened its sourcing network, restructured certain contracts and ramped up automation in its manufacturing processes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Beyond Meat deserves credit for becoming more disciplined regarding profits and cash," J.P. Morgan analyst Ken Goldman said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The company expects operating expenses to fall 22% this year, compared to a 9% rise in 2022.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Still, analysts cautioned that the demand for plant-based meat remained weak, and that Beyond Meat faced a long road to profitability.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are encouraged by tighter cost management, but for us to become constructive, demand will have to increase - on this, we remain skeptical," Cowen analyst Brian Holland said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Analysts hold a largely bearish view on Beyond Meat, with seven of 17 brokerages covering its stock rating it "sell" or lower, and 10 giving it a "hold" rating, according to Refinitiv data. It has a median price target of $12.50, which is 27% below the stock's last closing price.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This was another cautiously more positive quarter, although the company is by no means out of the woods yet," Bernstein analyst Alexia Howard said.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:10:26  2025-07-29 20:54:41  Details Edit Delete
6186  New EU rules to harmonize vaccinations  As part of measures to tackle the most serious animal diseases, the European Commission has adopted the new Delegated Regulation 2023/361, which supplements Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and harmonises vaccination rules, in particular those relating to influenza highly pathogenic avian flu.  <p>These new standards are in line with the international standards of the&nbsp;World Organization for Animal Health&nbsp;(WOAH, founded as OIE) and take into account new scientific knowledge available and experience gained in applying existing EU standards.&nbsp;The new rules, published in February,&nbsp;will enter into force on March 12&nbsp;.</p> <p>In the context of avian influenza, specific vaccination rules&nbsp;are introduced&nbsp; as a&nbsp;control&nbsp;or&nbsp;preventive&nbsp;<wbr />measure&nbsp;&nbsp;to allow the&nbsp;&nbsp;safe handling of animals and their products&nbsp;&nbsp;from establishments and areas where vaccination has been carried out.</p> <p>The European poultry associations&nbsp;&nbsp;AVEC,&nbsp;&nbsp;ELPHA&nbsp;&nbsp;<wbr />and&nbsp;&nbsp;EPB&nbsp;welcomed the initiative of the European Commission underlining the need for a common framework for vaccination within the EU.&nbsp;"It is important to note, however, that vaccination is not the solution that will solve the avian flu problem by itself and once and for all - say the associations, who consider vaccination the way to go along with the taking other measures &ndash;&nbsp;Different strategies can be used&nbsp;&ndash; compulsory/voluntary vaccination;&nbsp;vaccination of some types of poultry or all poultry farms;&nbsp;vaccination only in high risk areas/an entire country.&nbsp;</p> <p>Each Member State will have to carry out a&nbsp;&nbsp;risk assessment&nbsp;in order to find the best strategy in its specific area&rdquo;.</p> <p>"Observing the evolution in recent years and months, it seems increasingly difficult to control HPAI without vaccination - conclude the associations -, but it is of fundamental importance that the European Commission, together with the national authorities of the EU, reach out to&nbsp;&nbsp;international&nbsp;<wbr />institutions&nbsp;&nbsp;such&nbsp;&nbsp;as the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and those&nbsp;&nbsp;of third countries&nbsp;&nbsp;with whom we trade in order to&nbsp;&nbsp;avoid trade barriers&nbsp;&nbsp;due to vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza&rdquo;.</p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-28 00:05:54  2025-07-30 06:47:09  Details Edit Delete
6185  Sainsbury’s first UK retailer to vacuum pack all beef mince   Sainsbury’s has announced it is swapping traditional, plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range, saving 450 tonnes of plastic annually.  <p>A supermarket-first, the new packaging will result in a minimum 55% reduction in plastic per product. The change will be across all Sainsbury&rsquo;s beef mince products, currently retailing from as little as &pound;1.99 for 500g. Customers will be able to purchase beef mince in the revamped packaging both in-store and online.</p> <p>The beef mince products will be vacuum-packed for freshness by removing all oxygen which typically causes a product to eventually spoil. The new packaging will contain the same amount of beef mince, but is smaller in size, helping customers to use their freezer and fridge space more efficiently by taking up less space.</p> <p>The move is the latest in a string of changes made by the retailer in a bid to halve its use of own-brand plastic packaging by 2025. Sainsbury&rsquo;s was the first UK supermarket to remove plastic bags for loose fruit, vegetables and bakery items from all stores, as well as the first to remove all black plastic from chilled ready meals in 2019.</p> <p>More recently, Sainsbury&rsquo;s announced the removal of single-use plastic lids across its own-brand yoghurt, cr&egrave;me fraiche, sour cream, cream, cottage cheese, custard and dip pots, saving 71 million pieces of plastic per year. Whilst back in September, Sainsbury&rsquo;s also made its own-brand coffee pod range fully recyclable.</p> <p>Claire Hughes, Director of Product and Innovation at Sainsbury&rsquo;s, says: &ldquo;We know our customers expect us to be reducing the use of plastic across our products are and we're constantly looking for new ways to innovate to meet our Plan for Better plastic reduction targets. We strive to be bold in the changes we are making, which is why we&rsquo;re pleased to be the first UK retailer to vacuum pack all our beef mince range without impacting the quantity or great quality of product that our customers expect. This is the latest in a long line of changes we have pioneered in the space working collaboratively with our suppliers, and customers can expect much more to come from Sainsbury&rsquo;s.&rdquo;</p>    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-27 00:01:24  2025-07-29 09:21:13  Details Edit Delete
6184  Pilgrim’s UK announce investments at Bodmin site  Pilgrim’s UK has announced the latest enhancement at its Bodmin site as part of a £1.8m investment.  <p>The investment forms part of Pilgrim&rsquo;s UK&rsquo;s ongoing strategy to maximise operational capacity and further strengthen the sustainability of its sites as it continues its progress towards net zero.</p> <p>The Bodmin site has long been a leader in supplying cooked bacon, meeting the highest quality standards of some of the UK&rsquo;s biggest food-to-go and QSR retailers. The investment has funded new high-speed packing lines and a storage racking system &ndash; which increases overall pallet size by 20% to 120 spaces &ndash; maximising the site&rsquo;s operational capacity.</p> <p>This has also allowed the site to expand its cooked bacon offer and further diversify its capabilities. It is now able to process more than 400 tonnes of gammon per week and 80 tonnes of cooked bacon and played a major role in supplying Pilgrim&rsquo;s UK&rsquo;s key retail customers this Christmas.</p> <p>As part of its target to reach net zero CO2 emissions in its own operations by 2030, the business has also invested in greenhouse gas reduction projects to reduce electricity and gas usage on-site.<br />The entire Bodmin factory uses LED lighting, currently gets over half (53%) of its power from solar PV on its roof, and has plans to add further panels throughout the site with the aim of being completely off-grid during generating hours.</p> <p>An entire new forklift and electric pallet truck fleet have also been added, with built in card access and shock monitoring to increase the safety of workers.</p> <p>Daniel Inch, site director at Pilgrim&rsquo;s UK, said: &ldquo;Our Bodmin factory plays a vital role in the Pilgrim&rsquo;s UK network. This package of investment forms part of our ongoing strategic focus on enhancing operations and increasing capacity across our UK business, while taking important strides towards our net zero commitment.<br />&ldquo;These enhancements will help us continue to deliver high quality products while consistently maintaining 100% service levels, even during peak seasonal periods.</p> <p>&ldquo;Investing in state-of-the-art equipment and renewable tech like this, alongside nurturing our 270-strong team of dedicated people, while encouraging new talent into the industry, are key to ensuring a bright future for our Bodmin site.&rdquo;</p> <p>Simon Taylor, commercial director at Pilgrim&rsquo;s UK, added: &ldquo;Our Bodmin site is known for the breadth of cooking styles we offer, as well as the consistent delivery of high-quality service and technical standards. This new investment has unlocked further potential and is attracting new customers keen to improve the quality of their cooked bacon range.&rdquo;</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-27 00:00:10  2025-07-30 06:11:06  Details Edit Delete
6183  Alberto HERRANZ, INTERPORC: "Staying free of ASF is everyone's job"  The risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) is real and protecting ourselves from its arrival is a task that involves everyone.   <p>That is the main conclusion of the webinar organized by the Spanish white pork Interprofessional (INTERPORC), which was a complete success and had more than 250 attendees from both Spain and LATAM.</p> <p>Alberto Herranz, director of the Interprofessional, framed the webinar in the "frequent training and prevention actions against the ASF that we carry out at INTERPORC". In addition, he recalled that "we actively participate in the PREVPA Operational Group to establish measures that reduce the risk associated with wild boars and we have a PRRS virus study and prevention project, in order to evaluate its evolution and thus improve biosecurity measures, essential for any disease&rdquo;.</p> <p>In addition, Herranz reiterated the central message of the webinar, which was none other than to remember that "the success of remaining free of African Swine Fever is a task for each one of us."</p> <p>The webinar emphasized that the impact of the ASF would have serious consequences for the sector, which is why all its professionals must remain on active alert. It must not be forgotten either that the characteristics of the ASF virus make its control and eradication very difficult; that the human factor has a growing role in the latest cases of dissemination of ASF in Europe; that biosecurity is the main and essential tool to protect ourselves from the virus; and that hygiene, cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and control of animals and merchandise are critical elements.</p> <p>Prevention and consequences</p> <p>Jordi Baliellas, INTERPORC coordinator of some projects in the Animal Health area and GSP Lleida veterinarian, recalled that &ldquo;the three critical points and possible routes of entry for the ASF in Spain are the importation of pigs or the arrival of infected wild boars; ingestion by animals of contaminated meat products; or contact with contaminated material. And he exposed specific cases of contamination that had occurred in other European countries of each of these three possibilities.</p> <p>For his part, Germ&aacute;n C&aacute;ceres, head of the Epidemiology area of the General Sub-Directorate for Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, began by warning that "it is a disease categorized as A in the EU, and that It means that any case must be reported immediately.&rdquo;</p> <p>C&aacute;ceres pointed out that the EU has managed to stop the spread, unlike in Asia, thanks to the regionalization policy, and concluded by describing the three pillars of risk management in Spain, which are "prevention measures to prevent the entry and diffusion; active and passive surveillance and contingency for a rapid, coordinated and effective response in case of entry of the disease&rdquo;.</p> <p>Lastly, Miguel &Aacute;ngel Higuera, director of ANPROGAPOR, explained that the declaration of an ASF focus on domestic pigs in a country &ldquo;has a direct impact due to the slaughter on that farm; indirectly, by immobilization, control and restrictions in other areas; and collateral, for the loss of exports. The latter is the most important and also occurs if the cases appear in wild boars&rdquo;.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-24 00:20:52  2025-07-30 02:51:01  Details Edit Delete
6182  MLA: US beef prices rising as slaughter remains at record highs  Expected declines in American beef production are pushing prices up, while slaughter rates remain at historically high levels.  <p>As discussed in the recent Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA) January Cattle Projections, dynamics in the US cattle herd are an important driver of cattle prices in Australian saleyards. As a competitor of Australian beef, the US market subsequently affects the Australian market.</p> <p><br />For the past several years, the US has been in a technical destock. In January, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released data estimating that the herd had shrunk by 3% to 89.3 million head. At the same time, US slaughter rates are likely to soften later this year, and an end to the drought in the US&rsquo;s south and south-west regions would be likely to drive an aggressive herd rebuild, limiting supply and increasing demand (and prices) for Australian cattle and beef.</p> <p><br />In the first five weeks of 2023, US slaughter stood at 3.16 million (unchanged from last year). Cow and bull slaughter is down slightly, but the female slaughter rate for the year to date is 53%, well above the 2022 rate of 51%. This indicates that the US destock still has some way to go but that supply is likely to remain strong in the short term. The cattle cycle has not yet moved out of a destock.</p> <p><br />Regardless of the actual slaughter rate, the US destock/Australian rebuild dynamic has led to beef and cattle prices in the US rising, despite the short-term supply glut.<br />As Steiner Consulting noted in their weekly US Market Update for MLA, &rsquo;&rsquo;talk of tight beef supplies has dominated the market for the last six months, and recent gains in the value of domestic lean beef have made that risk all too real for buyers.&lsquo;&lsquo;<br />As such, after falling through the second half of 2022, the US 90 chemical lean (cl) imported beef indicator stabilised in December and has risen 5% in 2023.</p> <p><br />Generally speaking, the 90cl indicator fluctuates less than Australian cattle prices, but over time the 90cl can influence the &lsquo;&lsquo;trend&lsquo;&lsquo; of the overall market. The rise in the 90cl suggests that global demand for beef is high and that buyers (at least in the American market) are willing to pay more to ensure supply. <br />The end of lockdowns in China appears to have been a positive for beef imports and better-than-expected economic forecasts have given market participants more confidence in the market.<br />Buyers on the global market are likely to be mindful of supply as a key variable throughout 2023. This recognition is good for Australian beef, which is well placed to deliver high quality product as volumes from the US decline.</p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-24 00:15:55  2025-07-30 07:26:47  Details Edit Delete
6181  Brazilian exports to China will be temporarily suspended  Faced with the confirmation of a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy ('mad cow disease') in a 9-year-old male animal on a small property in the municipality of Marabá, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has been adopting all the necessary government measures for the Brazilian meat market.  <p>The World Organization for Animal Health (WHOA) was notified and the samples were sent to the institution's reference laboratory in Alberta, Canada, which will be able to confirm whether the case is atypical.</p> <p><br />The animal, raised on pasture, without feed, was slaughtered and its carcass incinerated on site. The official Brazilian veterinary service is carrying out the epidemiological investigation which may be continued or terminated depending on the result.</p> <p><br />&ldquo;All measures are being adopted immediately at each stage of the investigation and the matter is being treated with total transparency to guarantee Brazilian and global consumers the recognized quality of our meat&rdquo;, highlighted Minister Carlos F&aacute;varo.</p> <p><br />Following the official health protocol, exports to China will be temporarily suspended from this week. However, the dialogue with the authorities is being intensified to demonstrate all the information and the prompt reestablishment of the Brazilian beef trade.</p>    Events adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-24 00:17:10  2025-07-30 00:13:14  Details Edit Delete
6180  UK pig meat production falls in January  The latest production figures released from Defra show that the UK produced 79,400 tonnes of pig meat in January, according to AHDB.  <p>This is down 500 tonnes from December 2022, and down 7% (6,100 tonnes) from volumes seen at the same time last year. The production of pig meat in January 2023 is the lowest monthly figure since January 2021, sitting 4% (-3,400 tonnes) behind the 5-year average for the month.</p> <p>The decline in production has been driven by reduced slaughterings. Clean pig kill for January stood at 863,700 head, down 21,900 head from December 2022 and 9,100 head behind numbers seen this time last year. Following the same pattern as production volumes, this is the lowest monthly number of clean pigs slaughtered since January 2021.<br />Average carcase weights for January were up 1.6kg from December at 88.9kg, sitting 0.7kg above the 5-year average. However, year on year carcase weights have fallen by 5.4kg as the backlog of pigs seen in early 2022 has cleared.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-23 00:07:28  2025-07-30 01:29:00  Details Edit Delete
6179  Germany: First case of ASF found in the city of Cottbus   The African swine fever virus was found in a wild boar who had just died in the urban area of the district-free city of Cottbus ( Chóśebuz), south of Gallinchen (Golynk).   <p>The responsible veterinary office of the Spree-Nei&szlig;e district/Cottbus city immediately initiated an extensive and intensive search for fallen game using search dogs in order to determine the extent of the epidemic.</p> <p><br />The head of the ASF crisis team, Secretary of State for Consumer Protection Dr. Antje T&ouml;pfer : "For weeks we have been experiencing an intense epidemic in the Spree-Neisse district, which has to fight against an epidemic pressure from the south and from the east at the same time. Due to the wild animals found in the last few days, an expansion of the epidemic in the direction of Cottbus became apparent. With the current case, there is no new situation, since the find is located within the already existing core area, which was accordingly delimited by fencing measures. Nevertheless, the situation is serious, as further spread to the north must be prevented at all costs. In addition to raising of fences, the complete removal of wild boar from the created white zone is essential to prevent the further spread of the disease. For this we depend on the help of the hunters. The state pays an expense allowance of 150 euros for each wild boar shot within designated ASF restriction areas.&rdquo;</p>    Events adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-23 06:40:00  2025-07-29 08:37:06  Details Edit Delete
6178  Cured meats are not ultra-process foods  It often happens that cured meats are indicated as unhealthy foods because they are the result of meat processing in order to keep it for a long time. But is it really so? There is actually a bit of confusion about it, as there is a difference between a "processed" food and an "ultra-processed" one. Based on the NOVA classification , “processed” foods are simply made with two or three ingredients and have undergone processing such as cooking and storage. This category therefore includes cured meats, together with canned vegetables and legumes, bread, beer and wine.  <p><span lang="DE">For this reason cured meats are defined as "&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">processed meats</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;", but they are&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">quite distinct from the category of "ultra-processed" foods</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;.&nbsp;In fact these are the result of long industrial processes and contain more than 5 ingredients, including additives such as stabilizers and preservatives, with the aim of&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">imitating the sensory qualities of other foods</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;or masking unwanted flavors and smells.&nbsp;Examples are fake&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">soy steaks</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">veg&nbsp;burgers</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;,&nbsp;i.e. fake products that try to imitate (unsuccessfully) the real ones.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We are therefore faced with real "&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">junk food</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;", ultra-processed and hyper-processed, the excessive consumption of which&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">has been associated</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;with&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">numerous health problems</span></strong><span lang="DE">, such as obesity, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular pathologies, therefore strokes, heart attacks, ischemias and a higher risk of mortality.&nbsp;So far from our&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">genuine cured meats</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, the result of the&nbsp;<em>savoir faire</em>&nbsp;of artisans, who use&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">simple ingredients</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;such as salt, pepper, herbs and spices according to the recipe, which boasts&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">ancient traditions</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;and protected by&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">DOP and IGP brands</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;that guarantee its quality and wholesomeness .</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And what about&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">nitrites and nitrates</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;in cured meats?&nbsp;Research&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">has already shown</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;for some time that they are not dangerous, but it is always good to reiterate it.&nbsp;These substances are added to&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">protect us from the development of very dangerous pathogenic microorganisms</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, including&nbsp;<em>Clostridium botulinum</em>&nbsp;which causes botulism.&nbsp;They have specific functions in our body for the correct functioning of various processes, such as vasodilation and&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">blood pressure control</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, and for this reason their presence in food is important for our health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">They are not only found in&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">cured meats and sausages</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, but above all in drinking water and in&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">vegetables</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;such as beets, celery, turnips, spinach, radishes, lettuce, fennel, cabbage, courgettes in which they are naturally present in much higher quantities, with&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">values&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span lang="DE">10 times higher than cured meats</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, in the order of 2000-7000 milligrams per kilogram of food product.&nbsp;In fact, cured meats are kept&nbsp;under certain legal limits for&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">safety , equal to&nbsp;150 milligrams of nitrite per kilogram</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">150 milligrams of nitrate per kilogram of product</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;.&nbsp;It goes without saying that these thresholds are therefore absolutely safe for humans.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">But then why are they looked at as something to be limited?&nbsp;The reason is their potential transformation in the stomach into carcinogenic&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">nitrosamines</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, but this too can be avoided by consuming foods containing them&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">together with others rich in vitamin C</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;, which prevents this transformation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In short, there is no reason not to&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">consume cured meats</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;and it is highly unlikely that a food that we have been consuming for millennia is responsible for today's pathologies.&nbsp;Instead, let's think of the abundance of&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">ultra-processed modern foods that invade the shelves of our supermarkets</span></strong><span lang="DE">, perhaps with&nbsp;</span><strong><span lang="DE">improbable traffic light labels</span></strong><span lang="DE">&nbsp;that deceive the consumer, and let us ask ourselves some serious questions.</span></p>    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-26 00:10:38  2025-07-30 08:40:47  Details Edit Delete
6177  Marel: A new era of salmon filleting is launched with the MS 2750  The robust and modular design of the filleting machine MS 2750 maximizes yield and brings security to daily operations.  <p><span lang="DE">For secondary processors of salmon and trout, the&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">filleting machine MS 2750</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;provides exceptionally accurate and flexible filleting with all the benefits of a modular, connected design.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The newest filleting machine to Marel&rsquo;s portfolio provides processors with high-yield filleting for salmon and trout weighing between 1.5 and 10 kilograms. The MS 2750 follows in the footsteps of the high-quality performance and renown of the filleting machine MS 2730.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MS 2750 connects seamlessly with Marel&rsquo;s Paceinfeeder MS 2725 or Automatic Deheader MS 2721V to process up to 25 fish per minute in a steady flow without operator input, reducing dependence on manual labor and improving yield. Processors can choose optional tools for trimming back and belly to reduce manual trimming and increase yield even further.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The robust, modular design of the MS 2750 is built with long-lasting components. Modularity simplifies construction, providing easy, hygienic cleaning and maintenance accessibility to ensure fast and efficient repairs with minimum disruption to processing lines. By building equipment with a modular design, Marel is improving the life span and adaptability of processor investment and maximizing processing line uptime.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Marel&rsquo;s secure, cloud-based digital solution, SmartBase, is a standard inclusion with the MS 2750 filleting machine. The SmartBase platform gives processors access to real-time data on machine health and performance. Operators can make data-driven decisions that increase uptime and machine efficiency, thereby reducing energy consumption and optimizing processing lines. The SmartBase dashboard enables processors to easily see and resolve problems before they occur. Operators can also grant access to Marel&rsquo;s services team remotely. With more efficient service options, processors reduce the risk of downtime and costly callouts.</span></p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-26 00:05:48  2025-07-29 14:04:53  Details Edit Delete
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