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4502  Poultry meat is safe, concluded IPC  The International Poultry Council (IPC) says Russian authorities have responded promptly to limit the spread of avian flu to humans.  <p>In the wake of news that seven workers on a poultry farm in Russia are the first humans to be infected with the H5N8 strain of avian influenza, the International Poultry Council (IPC) believes it is important to ensure consumers that poultry meat is a safe food.<br />Avian influenza is a potential zoonotic disease and there are internationally established measures that guarantee food security and that include the proper handling and cooking of birds, as well as worker safety and biosafety. In addition, sick birds cannot enter the supply chain.</p> <p>"In Russia, authorities responded promptly to the incident, implementing measures to protect humans and animals and to minimize risks, ensuring that the situation does not progress. All seven people affected are in good health and the clinical course of the disease was very mild, the authorities confirmed. The head of the Russian Federal Service for Monitoring Consumer Rights and Human Welfare also said that the WHO (World Health Organization) was notified, according to the normal protocol", siad IPC in a press release.</p> <p>Based on scientific knowledge of avian influenza, chicken and other poultry products are safe food if cooked properly, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). No plant birds with the disease should enter the food chain, they note, and consumers can remain confident in the safety of poultry meat and the efforts of the poultry industry to ensure the safety and protection of their customers.</p> <p>The poultry industry, in coordination with government authorities, continuously monitors and seeks to identify the risks of avian influenza early. These risks are due, in part, to exposure to wild animals with viral positivity. As in this case, immediate actions are taken to identify specific strains. These ongoing efforts control the spread of the disease. In addition, biosafety measures implemented by the industry minimize the risk of disease transfer.</p> <p>In addition, the scientific literature shows unequivocally that avian influenza is not a food safety problem. Chicken meat is nutritious and safe; consumers should only cook and prepare it properly, following normal hygiene rules</p> <p>In rare situations, individuals who have frequent and prolonged contact with poultry species - mainly people working in the sector - have been infected with the avian influenza virus, as was the case in this case. This accidental infection is self-limiting because the infected person is unlikely to transmit the virus to another person.<br />Governments and industry specifically monitor the potential transfer of avian influenza to humans and act together to eliminate these risks. And, as noted here, the virus cannot be transferred from one human being to another. Consumers can therefore be assured that properly cooked poultry is safe for consumption.</p>    Industry 2021-02-25 09:52:23  2025-07-04 12:18:23  Details Edit Delete
4503  IFFA prepares the 2022 edition  The expansion of the world's leading trade fair for the meat industry to include alternative proteins.  <p>Exhibitor registration for IFFA 2022 in Frankfurt am Main from 14 to 19 May 2022 opened recently. New is the expansion of the world's leading trade fair for the meat industry to include alternative proteins. Companies planning to exhibit can still benefit from the early-booking rate until 31 March 2021, announced the organizers.</p> <p>It was noticeable even at past editions of IFFA: more and more food makers around the world are investing in products based on alternative proteins whereby the demands on quality, sensory properties and quantity call for complex solutions with regard to the production process and ingredients &ndash; reason enough for IFFA's organizers and partners to take official account of this rapidly growing field. With the new subtitle, ''Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins', IFFA 2022 is set to be the world's leading trade fair not only for the processing, packaging and sale of meat but also for alternative protein products.</p> <p>Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Messe Frankfurt, explains this future-oriented decision: "IFFA 2022 will open a new chapter and present on equal terms alternative proteins in addition to its traditional focus on meat. And, by doing so, it will live up to its reputation as the leading platform for the sector, which covers the entire process from the product idea, via ingredients, to processing and packaging and facilitates know-how transfer. Besides the participation of experienced technology suppliers from the meat industry, we are looking forward to welcoming many new companies that want to present their innovations in the field of protein-based alternatives to an international audience of trade visitors."</p> <p><strong>IFFA Contactor, the search engine for the sector</strong></p> <p>Another new feature is the IFFA Contactor, the biggest digital catalogue of the meat and protein sector. The online database will also show all exhibitors with their products and innovations between the individual editions of the fair &ndash; always up to date. The IFFA Contactor will provide neutral access to the international 'Who's Who' of the sector the whole year round and thus an invaluable source of information for customers from the industry and trade. Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim, IFFA Director at Messe Frankfurt, explains this expansion in the digital sphere: "It has always been possible to find all the sector's leading players, from start-ups to multi-national corporations, in the IFFA search engine. Now, however, our exhibitors can also promote their products with photos, videos and contact data and supplement them with innovations 365 days a year. We regard this as an important digital addition to the live event, not just for the current corona time but for the future, too." The IFFA Contactor will go live on the IFFA website in the middle of 2021 and grow step-by-step thereafter.</p> <p><strong>Future Meat Factory &ndash; online discussions with experts</strong></p> <p>Messe Frankfurt collaborates with the international 'Builtworld' platform and presents the 'Future Meat Factory' in the form of online panel discussions. There, renowned experts discuss a variety of subjects relevant to the meat industry live. The next event will focus on the production of meat alternatives and seek answers to the question of whether we are dealing with hype or a long-term trend.</p>    Events 2021-02-26 07:41:31  2025-07-04 10:38:53  Details Edit Delete
4504  Weak dollar to support US animal protein exports  US meat and poultry exports will accelerate this year, according to the latest CoBank outlook.  <p>The value of the U.S. dollar weakened substantially since March 2020 and is expected to experience modest deflation in 2021. A weaker dollar generally makes U.S. agricultural products more competitive on the global export market. Even if not all commodities will see a growth in exports, animal protein is expected to perform well for the next 10 months, says CoBank in its latest outlook.<br />"Fundamental factors like tariffs and weather conditions in key agricultural producing regions often dominate market dynamics despite currency headwinds or tailwinds and should not be discounted", warns CoBank's Knowledge Exchange division.<br />US agricultural exports are largely expected to continue a faster pace in 2021 with help from weakness in the U.S. dollar," said Tanner Ehmke, manager of CoBank's Knowledge Exchange. "But our research indicates that some agricultural commodities like grains, oilseeds, and cotton will face a currency headwind."<br />After a challenging currency environment in 2020, US animal protein exports are expected to benefit from a modest tailwind fueled by a weaker US dollar in 2021. The outlook for a stronger Australian dollar and euro should make US beef and pork exports the largest beneficiaries in the coming year.</p> <p>Beyond currency, other drivers signaling a good year for US protein exports in 2021 include less disruption to US meat processing capacity, the rebound in global foodservice demand, and the upward trend in China's meat and poultry imports, says the report.</p>    Industry 2021-02-26 08:29:23  2025-07-03 10:55:50  Details Edit Delete
4505  Pig prices in Spain are going up    <p>Pig prices in Spain have been constantly going up in the last 4 weeks, reaching &euro;1.178/kg live at the end of February. "Although we are coming out of Christmas season with the usual high weights&rsquo; hogs and with higher supply, this has been absorbed earlier than usual and with better pricing because of continued high demand ever since October. Still, Spain is under total tension currently as we observe a supply/demand imbalance going on for a few weeks in Catalonia and Aragon. These areas are where 60% of the processing plants are located and affecting the entire Spanish pork market.<br />Overall, the European pork market seems to have already bottomed out, with Germany at the forefront which now sees rising prices for the first time since last spring, as slaughtering capacity is recovering, as do exports of live animals primarily to Italy. Germany is flooding the European market, including Spanish one, with meat and the difference from country to country on making a profit is whether they are approved or not to export in China," reports Mercedes Vega, General Director for Spain, Italy &amp; Portugal, Genesus Inc.<br />Spain is different from other EU member states due to large volumes shipped monthly to China, almost 100,000 tonnes. That stands for almost 80% in Spanish pork exports but things are looking good also in the Japanese, South Korea, Vietnam, and Filipino markets. The Philippines have recently tripled their quota of pork imports to cover the deficit reported in several provinces of the country, as the Asian state is facing an ongoing ASF outbreak that started in 2019. However, the country does not accept pork imports from countries affected by African swine fever such as Germany, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, etc.<br />That gives an advantage for Spanish pork producers who are increasing their market shares in Asia. "Spain&rsquo;s live hog price, despite still with well below 2020, in which we had an average of &euro;1.45/kg vs. &euro;1.11/kg average this year, is set above Germany &euro;0.92/kg, France &euro;1.09/kg or the Netherlands &euro;0.92/kg", explained Mrs Vega. Even in 2020, the sector reported an average profit per hog of &euro;25, which makes the last year a good year for the Spanish pork industry, considering the global market turmoil created by the COVID-19 crisis.</p> <p>(Photo source: Modern Farmer)</p>    Market 2021-02-26 09:43:02  2025-07-05 00:07:56  Details Edit Delete
4506  South Korea's pig meat imports reduced by 21%  The decline in pork imports started last year may last through 2021.  <p>South Korea's pig meat imports, including offal, declined sharply last year due to market disruption created by the coronavirus crisis. The volumes were down 21% to 449,000 tonnes, with a specific impact on imports coming from the EU (-28%) and US (-14%). At the same time, the latest USDA estimates show a 3% increase in domestic pork production in 2020. "The level of decline was fairly consistent throughout 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has dampened demand for imported pork in South Korea, due to reduced demand from restaurants, which are the primary users of imported product", commented Bethan Wilkins, Senior Analyst - Red Meat, AHDB.<br />In the last couple of weeks, restrictionary measures in South Korea have eased but large gatherings are still forbidden and restaurants are running on low capacity. A vaccination programme against cOVID-19 was started on February 26 but it may last for a few months to see other restrictions lifted for the population and meat imports are expected to continue their decline in the following months.</p>    Market 2021-03-01 05:50:03  2025-07-03 02:25:55  Details Edit Delete
4507  Multivac customers win an exclusive Packaging Workshop  The company launched a prize competition from the Corporate Training & Innovation Center to celebrate its 60th anniversary.  <p>MULTIVAC celebrates its 60th anniversary. In January at the start of the anniversary year, the exclusive monthly offers from the different MULTIVAC Business Units were launched with a prize competition from the Corporate Training &amp; Innovation Center. Four winners can now look forward to an informative one-day workshop with a consultation program individually tailored to their requirements. <br />&ldquo;Our offer has been very well received by our customers from a wide range of sectors throughout the world. One of the winners comes from the meat industry in Turkey, and other from Switzerland,&rdquo; explains Stefan Scheibel, Vice President of the Corporate Training &amp; Innovation Center at MULTIVAC. &ldquo;The third Workshop prize goes to a customer from Costa Rica, who is engaged in the dairy industry. And the fourth customer comes from the medical products industry in Germany.&rdquo;<br />The workshops will take place in the coming weeks either as a face-to-face event at the MULTIVAC Innovation Center in Wolfertschwenden or alternatively as virtual events. &ldquo;In the case of each individual workshop, the range of topics will first be established in a preliminary briefing, and at the end, the whole program will be rounded off with an individual sample production for the participant,&rdquo; explains Stefan Scheibel. &ldquo;We will also be giving each winner comprehensive information about current packaging trends, as well as detailing new ideas on all aspects of packaging and sustainability. And last but not least, we will be developing joint ideas with each individual customer for a tailor-made and future-proof packaging solution based on their specific requirements.&rdquo;<br />The Innovation Center offers the ideal environment for these workshops. In this state-of-the-art Center of Excellence is a team of experts and a unique infrastructure, which is tailored to developing innovative packaging solutions as well as optimising proven concepts - and it includes facilities for sample production, product analysis and packaging consultancy.</p>    Technology 2021-03-01 05:05:24  2025-07-04 22:58:25  Details Edit Delete
4508  JBS intends to create a global plant-based protein subsidiary  The company is looking to protect its market share after competitors from Marfrig and ADM have announced their plan to launch a similar company called PlantPlus Food.  <p>JBS looks to create a company specialized in plant-based protein production in order to preserve its share in this niche market. The company is to act globally, according to information presented by Bloomberg, and follows the path announced by competitors from Marfrig and ADM, who made a similar announcement in May last year. The increased consumer demand for healthy foods has attracted the eye of large companies for the sector. According to information released last year by ADM, South and North America together have a market potential of US $ 2 billion for the sector.</p> <p>JBS entered the vegetable meat market in 2019, and the new company planned by the company's CEO, Gilberto Tomazoni, would bring together all the regional businesses in a global enterprise. JBS has a considerable presence in the sector, with about 57% of the vegetable hamburger market in Brazil and, when adding Seara's products, the portfolio reaches 11 products, according to Valor Investe magazine.</p>    Industry 2021-03-01 07:25:15  2025-07-04 13:33:02  Details Edit Delete
4509  5.1% increase in Spanish meat production in 2020  The slaughtering figures have dropped for most of the species except for pigs.  <p>Spain reports a 5.1% increase in meat output for last year, despite the fact that slaughtering figures have dropped for almost all species with one exception: pigs. Increased demand for pork in China, the main market for Spanish pig meat, has raised the slaughtering figures by 6.57%, to 56,461,218 head, according to official data released by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA). Also, the weight was higher than usual favoring a rise of 8.24% in pig meat production (5,023,534 tonnes).<br />Overall, Spanish meat production during 2020 totaled 7,603,932 tons due to a rise in pig meat and poultry output (0.74%). Nevertheless, the number of birds slaughtered has dropped by 2.04% to 800,615, 356. For the rest of the species the were slight decreases in both slaughtering figures and meat output:<br />- cattle 2,444,480 head (-2.64%) , with a total production of 677,295 tonnes (-2.57%).<br />- goat 1,202,083 head (-7.77%), totaling 10,160 tonnes (-2.50%).<br />- sheep 9,456,150 head (- 6.00%), totaling 114,305 tonnes (- 5.30%).<br />- rabbit 40,743,739 head (-0.64%), with a total production of 51,229 tonnes (-1.75%).<br />The difference is represented by the horse meat production, 9,530 tonnes (-1.05%) from 36,949 animals. Basically, the numbers are closed to the figures reported in 2018, when Spain had an increase in meat production of 5.51%.</p>    Industry 2021-03-02 08:43:04  2025-07-04 09:38:24  Details Edit Delete
4510  EU pig production to fall over the next 5 years  The sharpest decline to be seen in Northern Europe, while Romania and Spain will continue to invest in the sector.  <p>Over the next 5 years, EU pork production is expected to drop by 3%, according to the latest forecast from the French Pork Institute (IFIP). The report mentioned that pig production in the EU-28 reached a record level in 2020 with 24.2 million CWE (carcass weight equivalent), an increase of 1% compared to 2019. Nevertheless, Jan Peter van Ferneij, IFIP economist, predicts a decline in pig production for the next 5 years.<br />Pig production in EU-27 is to drop 3% by 2025, says the IFP economist, although heavier carcasses will compensate in terms of meat output. "In 2025, European supply will be almost 750,000 CWE lower than in 2020", forecast Jan Peter van Ferneij.<br />In his opinion, two of the member states, Spain and Romania, will continue to invest in the sector. Last year, Spain reported a production of 5 million tonnes, which means that the country produces twice what it consumes; the rest is exported. Since 2019, Spain has been the main exporting country to third countries and is marked by its impetus of conquering markets internationally. The increase in the sow census and the increase in carcass weight lead to a growth of around 2.5% in 2021, making Spain the leading producer in the EU. By 2025, the number of slaughterings would exceed 60 million pigs, an increase of 9% compared to 2020.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/evolution-of-production-in-eu-countries_176346.jpg?1614683738746" alt="evolution-of-production-in-eu-countries_176346" height="100%" /></p> <p><br />In Romania, high dependence on imports (more than 70%) is going to encourage large companies to invest in the sector, as the country, despite the ASF crisis, has assets favoring pig production: cereal production potential, a population of more than 18 million inhabitants within a 1000 km radius, and available labor. "After years of declines, a 25% increase in Romanian production by 2025 looks feasible", commented Mr van Ferneij.<br />According to IFIP estimates for 2025, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium together will produce 11% less than in 2020. Animal welfare and environmental regulations, social pressure on farms and the pig industry, as well as the lack of generational succession, are causing a drop in production in these four countries. The sanitary crises due to COVID-19 and ASF are accelerating an already visible drop in production in 2021.</p> <p>In the rest of the EU, production will slowly decline by 4% by 2025 relative to 2020. France will be close to this average. The lack of new generations continuing in production accentuates the decline. The decline in per capita consumption will continue but will be offset by population growth in the EU.<br />Also, dependence on EU exports to third countries grows with Brexit. The United Kingdom, an importer with more than 800,000 tons in 2020, became a third country in January 2021. Uncertainties continue about maintaining flows to the UK but also to Asia, both in terms of product volume and value. The United Kingdom could turn to other suppliers, particularly on the other side of the Atlantic. By 2025, China, the main market for EU pork exports is expected to restore pork production.</p>    Market 2021-03-02 10:18:42  2025-07-04 11:45:19  Details Edit Delete
4511  South Korea bans ruminant meat products from 36 countries  A notice on the banning of food imports from countries with a history of mad cow disease (BSE) was published this week by the government.  <p>South Korea decided to ban all imports of ruminant meat products, such as beef, sheep, and mutton, from 36 countries with a history of mad cow disease (BSE). Officials explained that the notice is based on Article 21 of the Food Sanitation Act adopted by the Asian country this year. All the 36 countries mentioned in the document have a history of mad cow disease outbreaks, according to Food Navigator Asia. This will have a big impact on exporters in the UK, USA, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan along with other small suppliers from all over the world.<br />The document is referring to "food and food additives made from ruminant animals or their by-products" and allows imports of beef fat or collagen only if the product carries a certificate issued by the government. For now, beef and beef product imports coming from animals under 30 months old are allowed for Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, Uruguay, the Netherlands, and the US, as at this age cattle are rarely affected by the disease. Lamb, mutton, and sheep meat imports will be allowed only from Australia and New Zealand. The decision may also be a sign of protectionism for the domestic sector as many of the imported goods were cheaper than the ones produced in South Korea.</p>    Industry 2021-03-02 10:52:47  2025-07-04 23:22:19  Details Edit Delete
4512  25 EU member states affected by avian flu  The worst situation is in France, followed by Germany, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands.  <p>EFSA has published a report regarding the status of the avian flu in the EU. So far, between 8 December 2020 and 23 February 2021, 1,022 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus detections were reported in 25 EU/EEA countries, of which 592 were in poultry, including nine in the UK. France accounted for 442 outbreaks in poultry, mostly located in the Landes region and affecting the foie gras production industry. It is followed by Germany with 50 poultry outbreaks; Poland, with 37 poultry outbreaks, Denmark, one poultry outbreak on a large laying hen farm; and the Netherlands who counted 10 outbreaks in poultry farms. The rest of the countries have reported only cases in wild bird population or small farms infected with the viruses<br />"Six different genotypes were identified to date in Europe and Russia, suggesting a high propensity of these viruses to undergo multiple reassortment events. To date, no evidence of fixation of known mutations previously described as associated to zoonotic potential has been observed in HPAI viruses currently circulating in Europe based on the available sequences. Seven cases due to A(H5N8) HPAI virus have been reported from Russia, all were poultry workers with mild or no symptoms. Five human cases due to A(H5N6) HPAI and 10 cases due to A(H9N2) LPAI viruses have been reported from China. The risk for the general population as well as travel-related imported human cases is assessed as very low and the risk for people occupationally exposed people as low. Any human infections with avian influenza viruses are notifiable within 24 hours through the Early Warning and Response System (EWRS) and the International Health Regulations (IHR) notification system", informs the European agency.<br />However, the situation in France has triggered the alarm for the Spanish poultry industry which is currently taking severe biosecurity measures in farms.</p>    Industry 2021-03-03 08:00:10  2025-07-04 16:55:24  Details Edit Delete
4513  Global grocery sales to add $440 billion by 2022  The global grocery retail market is on track to generate an additional $440bn in sales between 2020 and 2022, yielding a 3.1% CAGR, according to the latest forecast from global insight provider IGD.  <p>Grocery sales at a global level are expected to add $440 billion by 2022 as a new type of consumer has emerged during the pandemic. The latest IGD study shows that for the period 2020-2022, the grocery segment will report a 3.1% CAGR.<br />This follows an exceptional growth for grocery in 2020, which saw the top 20 markets grow by $280billion &ndash; an 8.8% YoY growth. Accelerated growth in most of the global retail market in 2020 was driven by a shift in consumer spend from out-of-home to at-home as a result of pandemic lockdown restrictions.</p> <p>Key findings from the periodical global forecasts which have been recalibrated to account for the onset of COVID-19:</p> <p>- India will be the fastest-growing country over the period 2020-22 with a CAGR of 7.2%<br /> - The US will remain the leading market until 2022<br /> - In the medium-term, Central and Eastern Europe is expected to grow faster than Western Europe<br /> - Growth in China will remain robust and the accelerated shift towards online will continue<br /> - The UK&rsquo;s changed retail landscape will retain some of its new features such as online shopping and big weekly shops.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>On North America, Stewart Samuel, Programme Director at IGD Canada, said:</p> <p><br />&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a high degree of uncertainty relating to the economic outlook in the US, which is dependent on the level of financial support from the new administration and the vaccine roll-out. We expect relatively flat growth over the next two years but any growth we do see is likely to be driven by e-commerce and discount and value formats. The pandemic has slowed the gradual loss of share by supermarkets and hypermarkets as shoppers have consolidated their trips in larger stores and we expect this trend to continue. Suppliers have had an unprecedented opportunity to capture new households during the pandemic. Focusing on retention and repeat purchase will help to consolidate the share gains from 2020.&rdquo;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Regarding growth in China, IGD&rsquo;s Head of APAC Nick Miles said:</p> <p>&ldquo;The data suggests that most of China has been virus-free since April 2020; growth for the grocery retail market will remain robust. The ongoing trend of consumers shifting towards online channels has accelerated and social platforms will continue to drive online traffic and sales. Consumers are increasingly demanding an ultra-convenience experience and omnichannel services such as speedy home delivery, QR code scanning and self-checkout will be widely adopted. The rise in popularity of community stores and omnichannel retailing is changing the dynamic of the grocery market. Suppliers will need to broaden their customer base and reach potential shoppers in lower-tier cities and appeal to them with relevant products because that is where the retailers are heading.&rdquo;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>On Western Europe, Head of EMEA Jon Wright said:</p> <p>&ldquo;Economic challenges are expected across most of Western Europe in 2021, so retailers will need to focus on price to remain competitive. Pre-COVID trends have been accelerated by the pandemic, which has hastened the switch to online across most markets, resulting in further investment in this channel. In the UK, following a dramatic shift of consumer spend from foodservice into grocery retail in 2020, sales growth will moderate as the national vaccination programme allows the hospitality sector to reopen. Online is set to retain its elevated market share and big weekly shops will remain popular. Winding down of financial support and rising unemployment will result in some households economising on grocery shopping while others may spend less as eating out begins to recover.&rdquo;</p>    Retail 2021-03-03 08:19:47  2025-07-04 18:51:57  Details Edit Delete
4514  BRF plans expansion for Sadia subsidiary  From the Middle East, the brand is going to expand to North America, China, and Europe.  <p>Brazil's BRF wants to bring the Sadia brand, well known in the Middle East markets, to a whole new international level. Currently, the subsidiary has plants in North America and Saudi Arabia but has become famous in the Arab markets for its poultry products. However, starting this year is going to walk on the path of internationalization expanding to China, North America, and Europe.<br />"We are looking at opportunities in North America, Europe, and China, and all of them to have local production and also added value products that bring convenience. For each of these markets, we will have a mix and expand the Sadia brand", declared Lorival Luz, BRF president in an interview with CNN Business. The expansion is part of the plan to sharply increase BRF's revenue over the next 10 years. Last year, BRF reported revenue of almost $7 billion and intends to overcome $18 billion by the end of 2030. For this, the company is investing $9.5 billion to open new markets and also for acquisitions, especially in the USA, Europe, and China. The segment targeted through this expansion is convenience food, as Sadia has become famous for its ready meals and processed foods.</p>    Industry 2021-03-03 09:11:57  2025-07-05 00:42:01  Details Edit Delete
4515  Slight fall in China's pig prices  Another phase of herd liquidation will delay the plan to rebuild the stock in farms.  <p>Pig prices in China have eased in the last couple of weeks due to meat reserves put on the market by the government and another phase of herd liquidation stirred by ASF outbreaks in Guangdong and Xinjiang provinces. At the end of 2020, the Chinese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs that the sow&rsquo;s inventory reached 41.61 million and production capacity 90% of pre-ASF. However, new outbreaks of ASF, some of it with new strains, have forced producers to slaughter some animals in the farms, according to the latest global market report from Genesus Inc. For the last two weeks, prices have been frozen at $4.90/kg after a period when they stood at $5.56/kg due to high demand over the Chinese New Year holiday.<br />"ASF is still a big concern in the swine industry in China as it is uncertain when an effective vaccine will be available. MARA has reported new outbreaks in Guangdong and Xinjiang provinces since the first of this year. There are other unofficial reports of reoccurring outbreaks and of problems associated with the experimental vaccine.<br />In addition, it was an unusually cold 'La Nina' winter in parts of the country that has exacerbated problems. Last year Chinese officials banned antibiotics in feed which has slowed weight gain and pigs are more susceptible to diarrhea and respiratory diseases during this cold weather. It is uncertain how serious the situation of these challenges nor the effect they may have upon the recovery.<br />A futures daily report says the sow inventory has fallen in January for the first time in 13 months and sows slaughter is faster than normal due to ASF outbreaks and low productivity. According to a recent swine industry study report, the proportion of low-weight pigs going to market has reached the worst level since November 2019," explains Lyle L. Jones, Director of Sales China, Genesus Inc.<br />Also, Bloomberg claims that as much as 15% of the national hog herd may have been lost to disease over the winter and full recovery to pre-swine fever level likely delayed till the second half of 2022. "If it is true and if 15% of the China Sow Inventory (6 million) has been culled, that would be equal to the entire USA production base. Accordingly, one would expect hog prices and imports to decrease as liquidation of sows and light pigs adds more pork in short-term," Mr Jones added.</p>    Market 2021-03-04 06:35:24  2025-07-02 14:02:12  Details Edit Delete
4516  Beef supported by strong demand globally  Two of the major players in the global beef market, Australia and Brazil, have reported a significant spike in prices y-o-y, according to Rabobank.  <p>Strong demand and limited supply of livestock caused livestock prices to rise in most livestock-producing countries. Prices in Australia and Brazil, in particular, are currently trading 36% and 23% higher, respectively, than a year ago, announce Rabobank in its latest quarterly report. Also, China still represents a good market for beef exporters, as prices have remained elevated for the first two months of this year, declared Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Analyst - Animal Protein, Rabobank.<br />Meantime, the EU block is expected to report a decline in beef production, at least in a short time and the consumption levels are dependent on the recovery of the foodservice sector. "Foodservice operations remain restricted in most parts of the world, and this is unlikely to change in 1H 2021. This means beef consumption depends on how successfully the industry can market beef for at-home consumption, with China and the US leading this trend. Foodservice is expected to start recovering in 2H 2021, and the re-opening of these channels could support increased consumption, depending on price", commented Mr. Gidley-Baird.<br />Brexit is also seen as a barrier for trade, at least for now when customs checks and new administrative procedures have contributed to friction in trade flows, which will likely persist in the coming months. "Issues are currently more pronounced concerning trade flows from the UK to the EU as the UK will only introduce its customs checks and regulations in 2H 2021. Some uncertainty remains as to how exactly the new UK regulations will impact the trade of beef products from the EU," predicts the analyst. Nevertheless, the UK may soon open other markets in the Asia-Pacific region if the Kingdom's request to be allowed to join the CPTPP will be solved soon. For the moment, the global beef industry is waiting for new investors and innovation to adapt the sector to the new environmental policies. "We believe that research and innovation in the beef industry will continue to evolve but we are currently enabled by two main catalysts that will stimulate this further. Firstly, new investors in the space and secondly, the sustainability drive that not only seeks production improvements but also creates wider community interest in driving improvements," Mr. Gidley-Baird added.</p>    Industry 2021-03-04 08:12:40  2025-07-04 01:02:58  Details Edit Delete
4517  Spanish butchers are adding more women to their teams  The Butcher's Assistant Course, hold by EduCarne, which opened in September, has 51.5% women among the students, reaching 80% in its last edition.  <p>Two years ago, most of the wannabes' Butchers in Spain were represented by men. However, there is a new trend in the workforce market for this sector, according to Carnimad, the professional association of the butchers in Madrid. Butcher shops, delicatessen, poultry, and offal have historically been trades carried out mainly by men. And of the women who worked in the sector, few were in charge of the business. In fact, of the more than 1,300 associates of Carnimad, the organization of specialized meat professionals in the Community of Madrid, less than 5% are women; a figure that they hope will begin to change, as many are beginning to get out of that background, which they have sometimes acquired out of social custom. Wives, daughters, granddaughters, nieces ... who dare to lead the family business, and even women with no connection to the sector, who see future job opportunities in these companies, since it is a sector without unemployment.</p> <p>The HR Director of Carnimad, Roman D&iacute;az-Tovar, explains that this change is not something that occurs only in senior positions, but also in employees and new hires: &ldquo;many entrepreneurs in the sector are hiring women for their human teams, as well as profiles of different ages and with different training and work experience. It is proven that the diversity of the workers gives better results. It is not a matter of now only hiring women, but of enhancing the employability of new profiles, who provide these businesses with other points of view and new skills &rdquo;.</p> <p><strong>Starting with training</strong></p> <p>The change has also reached the classrooms. From Educarne, the center for training, innovation, and development of the meat sector, they also experience, in this regard, an evolution in the average profile of their students.<br />Meat and, above all, the trades related to it have been subjects in which mainly men were trained. Just two years ago, the women who attended each course taught could be counted on the fingers of one hand. However, in recent months this has radically changed.<br />The Butchery Assistant Course taught by Educarne, and which has a job bank managed by Carnimad, was released last September, as soon as the situation derived from Covid-19 allowed it. Since then, four editions have been held, in which 51.5% of the students were made up of women, reaching up to 80% in the last edition.</p> <p>The diversity of the profile of these students also stands out. Regarding previous training, most of them have a baccalaureate degree, although they also come from FP or ESO. The most common age group is occupied by those under 30, but they have had students who were over 45.<br />It is a course with a high rate of employability, as it has access to the job bank managed by Carnimad. Of the total number of students who made use of it, 90% have obtained a job opportunity in the sector, in charcuterie, poultry, offal, and, above all, butcher shops.</p> <p><strong>II Meeting of Women in the Meat Sector</strong></p> <p>Carnimad and Educarne celebrate next Monday, March 8, in online format, the second edition of an event that seeks, precisely, to value women in the sector, pay tribute to them, and give visibility to those female success stories that, They are not only worthy of admiration but also serve as inspiration to many women who are looking for a job opportunity and who, perhaps, had a wrong or inaccurate idea of ??what it meant to work in professions related to the meat sector.</p>    Industry 2021-03-04 08:43:00  2025-07-03 21:50:23  Details Edit Delete
4518  Germany reports strong sales of pork in the EU  The country is filling the gaps left in the single market by other major exporters to third countries, such as Spain and Denmark.  <p>German pig prices rose this week to <span class="aCOpRe">&euro;</span>1.40 per kilogram of slaughter weight from <span class="aCOpRe">&euro;</span>1.30 last week, said the association of German animal breeders VEZG, quoted by Reuters. Even the country has lost important export markets in Asia, a decline of 12% in pig production in Italy and increased demand for pork from Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria seems to offset the situation created by the ASF outbreak in the wild boar population in Germany.<br />Prices in mid-February rose to <span class="aCOpRe">&euro;</span>1.21, with markets recovering after German pork import bans following the discovery of African swine fever (FSA) in the country and after the reduction of slaughterhouse capacity after outbreaks of coronavirus.</p> <p>China and other Asian countries banned imports of German pork in September 2020 after the ASF was found on a wild boar in eastern Germany, rather than on a farm animal, causing pig prices to fall. This led to a trade shift, with other EU countries increasing exports to China, while German sales to Europe increased.<br />"There is a good volume of German pork sales to other parts of the EU, as exports from other European countries to China and other parts of Asia are increasing. Spain and Denmark appear to be making big sales to Asia after Germany was pushed out of the market and Germany is filling the gaps in Europe," said a German trader for the source mentioned above.<br />Germany was hit by two shock-waves last year, one represented by the COVID-19 outbreaks in several slaughterhouses and the other one by the ban applied in Asian markets after the discovery of the ASF virus in wild boars. For the last quarter of 2020, the volume of pig meat that remained in the country was 350,000 tonnes, according to an estimate from AGHDB. For this year, 450,000 tonnes of pork are expected to be delivered by Germany in the EU single market.</p>    Market 2021-03-05 10:15:26  2025-07-04 08:43:54  Details Edit Delete
4519  Danish pig herd is growing  The total Danish pig population as of 1 January 2021 was 5.2% higher than a year earlier.  <p>At the beginning of 2021, Danish pig inventory has increased by 5.2% compared with the same period last year. Overall pig numbers totaled 13.4 million head, in the latest figures published by Statistics Denmark. This increase is due to higher numbers of fattening pigs and piglets according to the Danish Agriculture &amp; Food Council.<br />"The number of slaughter pigs increased year-on-year by 11%, likely due to fewer pigs being exported from Denmark to Germany. This trade had been hampered by higher numbers of pigs backing up on Germany farms, due to processing capacity constraints, and so more pigs stayed in Denmark," commented Charlie Reeve, Analyst - Livestock, AHDB.<br />According to Eurostat trade data, for the year to November 2020, Danish exports of piglets to Germany fell by 241,000 head (-4%). Although, exports of pigs over 50kg and breeding animals increased by 113,000 head (+112%) and 41,000 head (+25%) respectively.</p>    Industry 2021-03-05 10:33:43  2025-07-04 09:46:50  Details Edit Delete
4520  Food waste problem to be analyzed in Turkey  FAO, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey, and Metro Turkey join forces to tackle food waste in the food and hospitality sector.  <p>Hotels, restaurants, and food services have a vital role to play in reducing food loss and waste. These include reviewing how they source produce, create menus, and manage leftovers and plate waste. To ensure improvements in this area, FAO is bringing together public and private actors to undertake common actions. To this end, FAO met with Metro Turkey (a subsidiary of METRO AG, an international specialist in wholesale food) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey yesterday, with the objective of jointly reducing food loss and waste in Turkey's hotel, restaurant, catering and hospitality sector.</p> <p><strong>18 million tonnes of food waste</strong></p> <p>Reducing food waste is one of the major global challenges of our time. In Turkey alone, 18 million tonnes of food is thrown out every year, a figure that rises to around 88 million tonnes for EU countries. When food is discarded in this manner the valuable resources used in its production are also lost, even before the high cost of food disposal is taken into account.<br />The considerable amounts of food wasted during preparation and storage, the lack of knowledge about how to evaluate leftovers (whether in the kitchen, on buffet tables or customers' plates), and oversupply and overproduction due to inaccurate estimates, have made waste management a key priority in the food and hospitality industry. In order to address food loss and waste and its negative impacts, it will be crucial to determine where and why it is generated, as well as to implement best practices for better management.</p> <p>By combining their expertise and efforts, FAO, the Ministry, and Metro Turkey aim to develop guidance, checklists and tips for the food and hospitality sector, which any hospitality institution can follow to reduce food waste. The guidelines will include recommendations to prevent food wastage, as well as information on how to use unavoidable food surplus, such as donations to people in need, or the re-use of leftovers and/or non-edible food waste for other purposes (e.g. feed, recovery into energy through compost, etc.)<br />In his opening remarks at the meeting, Viorel Gutu, Subregional Coordinator of Central Asia and FAO Representative in Turkey, explained that "this tripartite cooperation will help to empower the employees within the food and hospitality sector to reduce and manage food waste more efficiently".</p> <p><strong>Training sessions</strong></p> <p>The three parties will organize a series of training sessions and capacity-building and awareness-raising activities aimed at kitchen/service staff, which will range from the preparation of "Zero Waste Menus" by well-known chefs to the appropriate storage of products, and the reuse and recycling of residual food.<br />Ay?in I??kgece, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey, explained that the Save Your Food Campaign is a flagship project, and stated that the Ministry is proud to work together with FAO on its implementation. She further stated that "As an individual with decades of experience in the retail sector, I believe that his tripartite collaboration will help to reduce food waste, especially in the Turkish hospitality sector." <br />The partnership also envisages an information campaign about oddly shaped fruits and vegetables which are often avoided by customers, highlighting the fact that such items are just as nutritious as "normal" produce.<br />Sinem T&uuml;r&uuml;ng, CEO of Metro Turkey, explained further: "One-third of the world's food is either wasted or lost &ndash; an amount that would be enough to meet global food needs. Together with our partners along the value chain from industry, politics, civil society, and our customers, we aim to drive solutions in order to generate solutions. We are very honored to join forces with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and FAO to reduce food waste in the food and hospitality sector, with whom we have been working closely for 30 years in Turkey. We want food to be enjoyed up to the last bite because food waste represents a waste of time, effort, money and other valuable resources along the whole supply chain."</p> <p>To this end, in May last year, FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey released Turkey's first National Strategy and Action Plan on the Prevention and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste. The Action Plan calls for a multisector and multi-stakeholder approach to the prevention, reduction, and management of food loss and waste among all related sectors, from the private sector to non-governmental organizations.<br />METRO AG is committed to the resolution of the Consumer Goods Forum and a member of the 10x20x30 initiative of the World Resource Institute. The company is also actively searching for solutions to achieve a 50 percent reduction in food waste across its operations by 2030. To contribute to global commitments, Metro Turkey initiated a "Food Movement" in 2017 to raise awareness of this issue and to share best practices on food loss and waste among actors within the food and hospitality sector.</p>    Market 2021-03-05 12:22:29  2025-07-04 18:15:33  Details Edit Delete
4521  Global mentorship programme for women in the meat industry  Created by Meat Business Women, the programme launches today and enables women working in the meat supply chain anywhere in the world to find a mentor, become a mentor or both.  <p>A new mentorship initiative aims to improve career opportunities for women in the global meat industry and help meat businesses develop a strong pipeline of future female leaders. Created by Meat Business Women, the programme launches today and enables women working in the meat supply chain anywhere in the world to find a mentor, become a mentor or both.<br />Meat Business Women chair Laura Ryan says: "A strong mentoring relationship can be transformational for an individual's career prospects and the meat businesses they work for. Our mentorship programme makes it easy for our community around the world to connect, exchange knowledge and gain new skills, while helping meat businesses develop a strong pipeline of talent and future leaders. We have a growing number of female and male business leaders joining the platform to help support our launch."<br />In 2020, research by Meat Business Women revealed that women make up just 36% of the meat industry's global workforce and hold just 5% of chief executive roles. The mentorship programme will run on a purpose-built, interactive platform on meatbusinesswomen.org. To participate, women must be members of Meat Business Women.<br />To make the programme as widely accessible as possible, Meat Business Women is offering individual memberships for the first time. Previously, women could only become members if their employer was a corporate partner of Meat Business Women.<br />Ryan adds: "The feedback from our global community is clear: women want to take their career development into their own hands, no matter who they work for or where they are in the world. Becoming a member of Meat Business Women is a great way to connect with like-minded peers, acquire new skills and build your domestic and global networks."<br />In addition to the mentorship programme, benefits of joining Meat Business Women include:</p> <p>Market-leading suite of career development tools<br /> Access to bespoke monthly online masterclasses<br /> Trusted guidance on meat industry best practice<br /> Ability to network with an established global community through online forums and members directory<br /> Discount for annual conference and annual dinner for UK &amp; Ireland members.<br />Meat Business Women conferences and events will also remain open to non-members. Meat Business Women works in partnership with meat businesses to remove the barriers that stop women from reaching their full professional potential. It has the strategic backing of major meat processors including Cranswick, Dunbia, Hilton Food Group, ABP, Moy Park, Linden, OSI, 2 Sisters Food Group, Kepak and Pilgrim's UK. In 2019, it was officially recognised by the United Nations as a solution to one of its Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p>    Industry 2021-03-08 11:05:34  2025-07-03 14:40:46  Details Edit Delete
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