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6396 | Italy, key market for Belgian pork exports | The Italian market has always been very important for the Belgian meat suppliers. The pork export figures to Italy show the continued partnership between Belgium and Italy. | <p>In 2022 pork exports from Belgium to Italy grew with 11%. Less carcasses were exported but more meat cuts, especially hams. Italy remains the 5<sup>th</sup> export destination for Belgian pork.</p> <p>Belgium may be a small country in Europe, but it is a big player in the European meat industry. Why do Belgian meat suppliers play such a prominent role? Because they have transformed their small scale (seemingly a disadvantage at first glance) into significant benefits-thanks to their specialisation, their tailor-made service and their pioneering work in food safety.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/karkas.jpg?1683094575693" alt="karkas" width="400" /></p> <p>Belgian meat suppliers are first and foremost family businesses who strive for maximum added value for their customers. Belgium’s efficient and modern meat processing industry is particularly known for its flexibility. Generations of perfectionists seek to bring safe, high quality meat to the market. From the production of feed to veterinary services to the slaughterhouses and cutting plants—each next link in the chain is as important as the previous. That’s why in every part of the process, you’ll find professionals who are expert in their field, and who are passionate about their job.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/kroon.jpg?1683094621993" alt="kroon" width="400" /></p> <p>Slaughterers and cutters strive for maximum added value for their customers. That is why they have a very flexible approach to finishing, cutting and packaging. They adapt to meet the customer’s requirements. The great strength of Belgian companies is that they offer customised products. And often that is what distinguishes the Belgians from their competition. The diversity of companies and the competition between them results in a high degree of professionalism whilst preserving the individual character of each company.</p> <p>From 8-11<sup>th</sup> of May 7 Belgian pork exporters will be present at Tuttofood in Milano. You can find them in Hall 2 at booth C13-D16.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Banner%20tuttofood%20handtekening.jpg?1683094648768" alt="Banner tuttofood handtekening" width="750" /></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-03 00:10:55 | 2025-07-30 00:17:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
6395 | 2023, the year of the 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' seal | The total commitment of the white layer pig sector to animal welfare has a new weighty argument in 2023, the joint development by all the livestock Interprofessionals of the 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' seal. | <p>Livestock professionals are the first to be interested in animal welfare. Not only do they share their lives with their animals, but their livelihood also depends on them. This concern for animal welfare is also shared by consumers themselves, who in recent years have become more concerned about this matter, while at the same time being more demanding when it comes to demanding improvements in the situation of animals, as well as stamps of quality that certify it, and serve as an endorsement of said good practices.</p> <p>Along this path, at the end of 2022 the 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' seal was presented, which is undoubtedly the culmination of the work that the Interprofesional INTERPORC began when it created the seal IAWS (INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain).</p> <p>Although the European production model, the one followed in Spain, is the most guaranteeing animal welfare in the world, from the pig sector it was considered that it could go even further. In other words, to voluntarily demand compliance with stricter standards than those set by the European Union with the aim of placing the Spanish white-coated pig sector at the forefront of animal welfare worldwide.</p> <p>To achieve this, INTERPORC convened a scientific committee of animal welfare experts, who began to work on analyzing the situation at that time, identifying improvement parameters that were even ahead of consumer demands.</p> <p>His work gave rise to the IAWS (INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain) technical regulation. A meticulous and precise document, prepared by specialists and with scientific rigor, which establishes the conditions and regulations that must be followed by companies that want to display the 'Certified Well-being Commitment' seal. Some rules that, as was intended from the beginning, are more rigorous than those established by national and European laws.</p> <p>In this way, the seal has become an endorsement of good practices in animal welfare. A guarantee that, moreover, results in the demonstration of good will of the sector in this matter for two reasons.</p> <p>First, its voluntary nature. In other words, nobody forced companies to follow it, not even the law, which was much more lax in this matter. Despite everything, in the first three years since it was launched, more than 60% of pig livestock production in Spain voluntarily submitted to controls and audits, implementing the highest animal welfare standards in the world in its production model. .</p> <p>Second, the transparency of the process. The aforementioned controls and audits are not internal, that is, they are not carried out by the sector itself. Verification of compliance with the regulations corresponds to independent certification entities accredited by ENAC. Independent professionals who are responsible for carrying out the verifications that allow the seal to be granted or not, as well as to renew it annually.</p> <p>At the end of 2022, another step was taken on the path towards the best practices in animal welfare, and it was none other than the presentation of the common seal 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' by the meat interprofessionals INTERPORC, ASICI (Iberian pork), INTERCUN (rabbit), INTEROVIC (sheep and goats), AVIANZA (avian sector) and PROVACUNO (cattle).</p> <p>After a work of adaptation to each production scheme and to the different species, the guarantee of good practices in animal welfare in all meat species has been unified in the same image. In this way, consumers will be able to identify meat products that guarantee maximum respect for animal welfare throughout the chain.</p> <p>Thus, a much-desired point is reached for INTERPORC, since the Interprofessional for white-coated pigs was clear from the beginning that the work carried out initially could be extrapolated and be very useful for the entire meat sector.</p> <p>For this reason, 2023 is a very important year to communicate this new image to the consumer. The Regulations and the seal 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' are undoubtedly a great advance and must be a protagonist this year in terms of animal welfare. However, professionals in the swine industry in particular, and meat industry in general, are clear that this issue is not closed because animal welfare is a path of continuous search for excellence and the application of new improvements that imply benefits for the animals.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-03 00:05:12 | 2025-07-29 22:13:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
6393 | First container of Irish beef arrives in China | In January the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine confirmed the resumption of Irish beef exports to China following a suspension in May 2020 due to an isolated case of atypical BSE. | <p><span lang="DE">A container of Irish beef (supplied by ABP) arrived into the port of Shanghai last week. The lifting of the suspension by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has paved the way for an extensive relaunch and promotional campaign by Bord Bia’s Shanghai office for the coming months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Speaking from Shanghai, Bord Bia’s China Manager, Conor O’Sullivan, said: "We are delighted to welcome Irish beef back into the Chinese market after a suspension of almost three years. Bord Bia is now engaged in an Irish beef relaunch campaign focusing on trade seminars, chef demonstrations, and media engagement. Over the next month, we will be exhibiting at two major international meat trade shows in China – the China International Meat Industry Exhibition (CIMIE) and SIAL China in May– to showcase Irish beef to Chinese buyers".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"After first entering in 2018, Ireland quickly established a reputation as a leading supplier of grass-fed beef in China. We had a lot of success building market share into higher value foodservice and retail channels. We are eager to regain that significant momentum in China".<br />Foodservice remains the primary channel for beef consumption in China, with frozen beef making up an estimated 60% of the total consumption. Bord Bia’s Insight and Planning Specialist for Asia, Evelyn Chiang, says a key trend emerging in the foodservice sector is the preference for chains of restaurants to use imported beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Chinese consumers highly value the quality of their food ingredients and the quality of imported beef is highly regarded, presenting a significant opportunity for Irish beef suppliers. Hot-pot restaurants, steakhouses and barbecue restaurants are all seeking high-quality and reliable imported beef, which is great news for Irish companies in the market", she said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This rise of e-commerce and specialised stores is part of the changing consumption patterns in China’s expanding middle class, which puts a premium on health and taste", she said. "This trend is an excellent fit for Ireland’s grass-fed, sustainably produced beef".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In December 2022, Bord Bia launched a three-year €1.3 million EU beef and lamb promotion to promote the safety, sustainability, and natural values of beef and lamb to Chinese consumers and customers. This campaign, which includes a Pork and Beef Chef Masterclass in Beijing and a European Meat Trade Seminar in Shanghai in May, will intensify in the months ahead and run until May 2024, tying in with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s ministerial trade mission to China in May.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-01 00:05:53 | 2025-07-29 02:46:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
6392 | INTERPORC: "Spain is the second world exporter of pork" | "There are not many sectors that contribute as much to the Spanish economy as the pig economy". This was highlighted by the president of the Interprofessional del Porcino de Capa Blanca of Spain (INTERPORC) at a business forum held in Almendralejo (Badajoz). | <p><span lang="DE">García, who offered a current overview of the white layer pig sector, explained that the pig sector is a national and international leader, thanks, among other things, "to the values of its professionals, who have contributed to its success and growth of </span><span lang="DE">the</span><span lang="DE"> last years".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among these values he highlighted: "we are a very associative, participative and active sector"; a clear example is found in the good relationship we maintain with the national administrations and with the European authorities”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, he added, "Spain is the second world exporter of pork" and a good part of that success has been forged thanks to the solid relations established with the destination countries". For example, García pointed out, "we have a great commercial position in China, which is the main destination for our exports, and we maintain a good relationship with the embassy and the authorities of that country".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The protection of the rural world was another of the points on which the president of INTERPORC had the most influence. "We will continue defending the interests of agriculture and livestock in the rural world, contributing to their economy as before, bringing the industry to small towns and being leaders in animal welfare and sustainability".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Both economic and social work that has made the white-coated pig sector one of the most important in Spain, and a reality that, in García's opinion, was endorsed during the pandemic.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-28 00:15:44 | 2025-07-30 00:54:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
6391 | Herdez introduces Mexican meat entrees | The makers of the HERDEZ® brand announced the launch of its HERDEZ™ Mexican Refrigerated Entrées line with two delicious varieties, including HERDEZ™ Chicken Shredded in Mild Chipotle Sauce and HERDEZ™ Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork. At-home cooks can now enjoy the traditions from the heart of Mexico in these convenient heat-and-eat meals with the perfect blend of spices and seasoning. Inspired by some of the most popular Mexican dishes, these entrées are packed with flavor and protein, with each containing seven grams of protein per serving. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The HERDEZ<sup>®</sup> brand is best known for salsas, HERDEZ TAQUERIA STREET SAUCE<sup>®</sup>, refrigerated guacamole and hot sauce", said Giselle Olson, HERDEZ<sup>®</sup> brand manager. "We love that we can offer our fans more of the bold flavors from Mexico they crave in these new, easy-to-prepare dishes".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Mexican food is the ethnic food most consumed at home. With more and more people spending time cooking and entertaining at home, consumers are looking for affordable ways to bring timeless Mexican flavors to life in the comfort of their own kitchens", said Daniel Collier, HERDEZ™ Refrigerated Meats brand manager.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our ready-to serve HERDEZ™ Mexican Refrigerated entrées offer the simple and delicious convenience we know they want. Inspired by the culinary traditions of Mexico, HERDEZ™ Chicken Shredded in Mild Chipotle Sauce and HERDEZ™ Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork make it easy to recreate your favorite Mexican dishes — everything from tacos and burritos, to enchiladas, nachos and more — within minutes".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Nearly two-thirds of consumers cite affordability as a major reason for cooking at home, and on an average weeknight, roughly half of millennials say they cook dinner from scratch.<sup>2</sup> HERDEZ™ Refrigerated Entrées provide familiar flavors of Mexico with the convenience and versatility people crave as they create at-home meals. Varieties include:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Chicken Shredded in Mild Chipotle Sauce (SRP $9.99-$10.99)—This all-natural<sup>3</sup> chicken entrée combines tomatoes, garlic, onion and chipotle peppers for a bold flavor, and is slow cooked in its natural juices, making it ideal for any burrito, taco or main entrée, and is reminiscent of Chicken Tinga.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork (SRP $9.99-$10.99)—Slow cooked and marinated with garlic and citrus for an original taste, this time-saving option makes it easy to enjoy Carnitas any time.</li> </ul> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-28 00:10:10 | 2025-07-30 09:32:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
6390 | Marel: Optimum carcass balance means optimum sustainability | Carcass balance means making the very best use of all the component parts of a chicken. When it comes to hearts, livers, gizzards, lungs, abdominal and gizzard fat, heads, feet and necks, Marel has almost thirty years of experience in automated harvesting. This expertise helps processors use every possible piece of the chicken. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marel’s in-line technology, involving the automatic transfer of the drawn viscera pack to a separate pack processing line, has in the meantime become the industry standard. Marel offers market-leading flexibility in both how the pack is processed and the degree to which the process is automated. All will depend on demands from the local market and the cost and availability of labor. If cost-effective labor is abundantly available, all giblets can be harvested manually.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marel’s pack process starts with the PGI system, to remove intestines, which hang down and away from the rest of the viscera pack, and gall bladder. It is important to know that lungs and heart are situated above the pack clamp, with the liver and gizzard below the clamp. Now the PLH machine harvests the liver that, until then, partly covered the gizzard. Next, the HLH system can harvest the 'disclosed' gizzard below the camp and simultaneously unloads the lungs and heart. These proceed to the HLS where they are separated, while the gizzards enter the MG-150 for processing.</p> <p>Around the world, livers are the most popular poultry giblets for human consumption. Chicken liver pate springs readily to mind. The entire process, from evisceration to liver harvesting, aims to prevent any liver damage. This is vital for both yield and quality. That is why Marel’s PLH liver harvester executes its job with great precision.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the automated giblet process, hearts are treated with great care. This is not without reason. In Brazil, hearts are so popular with consumers that this small organ is the most valuable part of a chicken. In other markets, hearts find their way into pet food.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For processors selling lungs to pet food manufacturers, the main benefit of the HLH system is that the whole esophagus remains with the gizzard. As any esophageal material attached to the lungs is unwanted by pet food manufacturers, this must be removed manually beforehand, a fiddly and difficult job. With an HLH module in the line, this is no longer necessary.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In many markets of the world, gizzards are a delicacy, popular with consumers. Where gizzards are not sold for human consumption, they are usually sold to pet food manufacturers. Marel gizzard harvesting systems, such as the MG-150, have a long successful history and are a common sight in processing plants across the globe. Gizzard fat at some 10 grams [0.35 oz] per bird is also a potentially valuable input product for other industries, which can earn processors additional revenue. Marel can now offer a solution to harvest this fat automatically.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Finding the most profitable home for all edible internal organs is not the whole story when aiming for optimum carcass balance. Heads, feet, necks and abdominal leaf fat can all fetch good prices. In some markets, heads are sold as a product for human consumption. In these markets, heads should be cut off cleanly without attached feed and windpipes. For these situations, Marel has introduced its new Head Cutter. This is installed after an electrical or controlled atmosphere stunning system and kills birds by decapitating them. The machine has several additional advantages. It operates at high line speeds, currently 15,000 bph [250 bpm], is technically simpler than the Head and Trachea Puller it replaces, will cost less to own and, importantly, gives additional neck and neck skin yield.</p> <p>Chicken feet are a particular delicacy in Far Eastern markets such as China. Processors selling feet to these markets will want to ensure that damage to feet during the preceding plucking process is kept to an absolute minimum. For such processors, Marel offers a package consisting of a special plucking line-up and a longer shackle to hold feet better and prevent them from swinging. Other equipment provided by Marel to optimize performance of the feet process is the Tarsal Joint Incision module and an anatomic Paw Cutter.</p> <p>The neck is a particular delicacy in Asian and some African cuisine. Unlike the other items, which are all collected during the primary process, necks can be cut off in an ACM-NT cutup system. If so, the system can include a module designed to optimize neck yield without risking contaminating breast skin with crop skin and crop fat.</p> <p>Abdominal leaf fat can be removed warm in the evisceration department or chilled in the ACM-NT cut-up system. Both processes are fully automatic. If there is a market for cloacas, gizzard skin or pre-stomachs, these components can all be harvested, albeit manually.</p> <p>Achieving optimum carcass balance means that a processing plant is operating at truly optimum efficiency. To help processors achieve this, Marel offers a uniquely wide range of techniques and equipment.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-28 00:05:22 | 2025-07-29 12:35:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
6394 | INTERPORC: "Resilience and competitiveness mark the good results of the pig sector in 2022" | The white layer pig sector "has experienced a turning point in 2022, in which its resilience and competitiveness have marked its results". This is how the director of INTERPORC, Alberto Herranz, has declared in a press conference in Madrid, in which he has taken stock of the year 2022. | <p><span lang="DE">In a difficult situation, he explained, "marked by problems such as the war in Ukraine, difficulties in the supply of raw materials, severe drought, rising inflation and a sharp increase in production costs, it has once again repeated as a leader in production and in exports".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Herranz pointed out that the data "again shows a very strong, competitive, consolidated and committed sector". In fact, Spain remains the leading European exporter and second in the world with a volume of 2.93 million tons worth 8,279 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although 160,000 tons less have been exported in volume, in value there has been, according to Herranz, a growth of 560 million euros, which yields a positive trade balance of 7,720 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A fact that "reconfirms pork as the sector with the best commercial balance in the entire Spanish agri-food system, ahead of fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes and potatoes".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For its part, total meat production varied slightly downward to stand at 5.07 million tons (5.18 in 2021), although its value increased by +22.5% to reach 10,870 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For the director of INTERPORC, the circumstances that the sector is experiencing, together with the figures obtained, also invite us to think that "perhaps we are in a moment for reflection, the redesign of sectoral strategies that strengthen the sustainability and transition of the sector in the next years".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The challenges that are glimpsed in the medium term are very important, he indicated. For this reason, these data must also be interpreted in the sense that "the sector begins to have a growing need for support that helps to consolidate its positioning, competitiveness and resilience in markets around the world to maintain our leadership".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Likewise, to face these challenges, the director of INTERPORC has advanced that the Interprofessional is preparing, together with all those involved in the sector, a Strategic Plan "that will allow the necessary responses to be identified for the future".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, has stated that "white layer pig companies sell to more than 111 markets, to which must be added the countries of the European Union".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A success that is due, according to Miguel, "to the market diversification policy that the sector follows and that in 2022 led to growth in 27 of the top 30 countries to which we export".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In fact, as he pointed out, "although success is evident, the sector continues to face important challenges in internationalization, since we must not only continue to diversify in markets, but also in the different sales channels to reach the different population segments of the destination countries".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Today, more than 4,000 million consumers around the world have white layer pork products from Spain at their disposal. "And that is a source of pride for our sector", concluded de Miguel.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-27 00:20:12 | 2025-07-29 12:54:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
6388 | Smithfield Foods recognized for environmental, safety and DEI programs | Smithfield Foods, Inc. was recently honored with awards for its environmental and safety achievements in the North American Meat Institute's 2022 environmental awards and worker safety recognition programs. | <p><span lang="DE">Smithfield also earned an honorable mention in NAMI's 2022 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) awards for promoting and implementing a comprehensive DEI strategy to ensure a more inclusive workforce.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Protecting the environment, including decreasing our carbon footprint, implementing water conservation strategies and reducing packaging, have been Smithfield priorities for decades, and are part of our commitment to producing good food the right way", said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. "We're honored to be recognized for our achievements in environmental sustainability and our work to create a diverse and inclusive culture that respects every employee".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Five Smithfield facilities were recognized with NAMI's environmental achievement award, which recognizes companies that go beyond environmental compliance by designing and implementing innovative facility upgrades or environmental programs. Smithfield's Sioux Falls, South Dakota, facility was recognized for reducing emissions, while its Milan, Missouri, and Carroll, Iowa, facilities were recognized for water conservation efforts. The company's facilities in Des Moines, Iowa, and Kinston, North Carolina, earned awards for packaging and/or food waste reduction programs. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A total of 48 of Smithfield's U.S. facilities earned environmental recognition awards, which acknowledge commitment to continuous environmental improvement through the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Forty of Smithfield's facilities were recognized with Tier IV awards, the highest recognition in this category.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Additionally, 29 Smithfield locations earned NAMI's worker safety recognition awards, which recognize facilities that have achieved a high level of safety performance as part of a continuing effort to reduce occupational injury and illness. Twenty-two of Smithfield's facilities earned the top award of honor in this category.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Smithfield</span><span lang="DE"> earned an honorable mention in the DEI category for its industry-leading programs to attract and retain minority and underrepresented employees and customers. The company was recognized for funding education programs that provide access to quality education and bridge divides in underrepresented communities; adding more historically Black colleges and universities to its higher education scholarship program; increasing production facility spend with minority-owned businesses; and developing its minority farmer program to increase the number of its hog suppliers from diverse backgrounds. </span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-27 00:15:31 | 2025-07-30 09:22:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
6387 | Mandatory UK eco-labelling is getting closer | Eco labelling of consumer products has been used for non-food products since the late 1970’s but the idea of having an integrated environmental label for food was first reported in 2008 and acknowledged at the time as extremely complex to develop and communicate to consumers. Calls for a comprehensive set of standards which covered all aspects of the environmental, health and social impacts of food production were made to support an integrated approach. | <p><span lang="DE">Nov 2022 Carbon Cloud published a report titled ‘The Brits talking about the climate impact of food.’ Their findings indicated that 35% of the audience is unsupportive of labels, with concerns around greenwashing and information manipulation (22%) and the cost of products (13%) scoring highest. Of the total 41% were neutral and the remaining 24% supportive of the labelling idea.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More recently the FSA’s ‘Food and you 2’ survey published in March 2023 revealed most respondents had made changes to their eating habits in the past 12 months. It revealed that the top concerns for people were food prices (66%), food waste (60%) and the amount of sugar in food (59%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Given the apparent lack of consumer demand and shifting priorities for front of pack information it’s worth looking at the EU’s eco labelling journey so far as an example of the complexity of implementation. In 2020 the European commission committed to introduce a mandatory nutritional labelling scheme across member states as part of its farm to fork strategy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Companies will have to substantiate green claims using Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) principles. This process will measure the environmental performance of a product throughout the value chain, from the extraction of raw materials to end of life, using 16 environmental impact categories including climate change, water use, pollution and land use. The aim is to help tackle companies making false claims about the environmental footprint of their products and help consumers to make better-informed choices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, there has been criticism of PEF from EU food producers including the organic sector who, in October 2022 stated, "When applied to food, PEF gives misleading results, since the more extensive the agricultural practice is, the worse it scores making it inadequate for the assessment of agri-food products".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There’s also been criticism of the over emphasis on carbon emissions compared with other environmental impacts and the absence of an agreed LCA methodology leading to different results for the same product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All of these uncertainties and concerns from various food producers and individual member states has led to the EU delaying the launch of Eco labels until later in 2023 however as PEF is based on agreed full lifecycle standards and protocols accepted globally by academics, civil society and industry, regardless of the shortcomings it’s set to become the new mandatory EU standard to evaluate green credentials.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As a footnote to the progress made by the EU it was noted by the Carbon Trust recently that the EU dairy and meat sectors are lobbying for a carbon intensity label linked to calories or protein, rather than an absolute carbon label.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In January 2023 an independent review of the UK’s commitments by Chris Skidmore MP was published which sets out over 100 recommendations across all sectors to achieve the UK’s net zero by 2050 target. The report acknowledges that "government support is required on developing ecolabelling for consumers" and that "This needs to ultimately be integrated with international standards due to the cross border supply chains for many products sold in the UK".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The report also recognises the importance of consistent emissions data collection methodology in the food supply chain with a 2030 target of 50% of food and drink companies reporting SBTi Scope 3 emissions against a government and industry agreed standard. Furthermore there is a recommendation that government should continue to engage with industry via DEFRA’s Food Data Transparency Partnership to develop mandatory methodology for food eco labelling, prioritising a metric to monitor carbon impact.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-27 00:10:33 | 2025-07-30 09:32:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
6386 | AHDB: EU lamb prices remain supported | With key lamb producing regions seeing flock declines, EU production is forecast to decline by 1.2% year-on-year (YOY) in 2023, potentially supporting prices on the continent, according to a recent analisys from AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Yet Irish lamb prices have bucked the trend, being pressured YOY much like domestic GB prices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb prices for key producers France and Spain remain supported with prices at €855.00/100kg (+7.8% YOY) and €724.70/100kg (+6.0% YOY) respectively (w/e 09 April). The EU sheep population declined by 1.8% in 2022, driven by declines to the Spanish and French flocks which accounted for 57.3% and 36.2% of the total EU decline respectively. This led to a decrease in EU slaughtering’s which has continued into 2023 for key producers such as France.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Alongside this, global exports from the EU in January increased by 11.8% YOY, driven by greater volumes going to Israel and Switzerland despite an 8.4% decrease in exports to the UK, as pressures on demand remain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, Irish lamb prices sat at €684.70/100kg in the w/e 02 April, 6.1% lower YOY, continuing the trend of lower prices seen since the start of October 2022. This trend opposes the overall EU sentiment as Irish production has increased recently, with year-to-date (YTD) throughputs currently 4.0% higher YOY (w/e 08 April). Coupled with reduced demand, this is weighing on prices. With greater supplies and Irish lamb prices more competitive, exports to the EU were 5.7% higher YOY in January and grew over 20% YOY in the two months prior.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Much like in the EU, the UK has experienced a period of lower prices,</span> due to seasonal trends and reduced demand. But we have seen a change in market sentiment since the beginning of March as lamb prices started to rise rapidly, as we approached a period of important religious festivals such as Ramadan and Easter. The strong continental prices, caused by tight supplies have also added to this recent price support as GB prices continue to track EU trends.</p> <p><span lang="DE">This pressure on UK lamb prices has increased the price competitiveness when compared to mainland EU. We have seen increased demand from the EU with YTD (Feb) exports to the continent increasing by 18% compared to the 5-year average. This was driven predominantly by YTD exports to France increasing by c.600t (+c.27%) compared to the 5-year average. With the UK’s lower price point, this has enabled product to become increasingly favourable in destination markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The price relationship between GB and EU prices remains essential, while the EU market balance will be key to watch in terms of our export competitiveness as we move through the year and into a net exporter position for sheep meat. The European Commission is forecasting greater imports to the bloc this year to mitigate high domestic prices. This could lessen any seasonal pressure on GB prices as supplies increase.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-27 00:05:51 | 2025-07-30 06:03:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
6385 | UK: February sheep meat trade sees growth on the month | Total volumes of sheep meat imports saw large month-on-month (MOM) increases in February, growing by 52% (1,200t) to 3,600t, according to AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Imports from New Zealand accounted for the majority of this MOM increase, growing by 144% (1,200t) over this period to 2,000 tonnes. Increasing volumes of frozen products imported from New Zealand, specifically sheep legs (+367%, 950t) and boneless lamb (+181%, 230t), was the main driver for this.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meanwhile the year-on-year (YOY) change saw the opposite trend, with total imports decreasing by 24% (1,100t) which was driven by a 59% drop (-800t) in sheep meat imports from Ireland. Imports from Australia also added to this YOY decrease as they continued the YOY declines seen since August, falling by 28% (-300t) in February.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking at sheep meat products in detail, the YOY decrease in February resulted from large declines in imports of frozen boneless lamb (-27%, 300t), frozen bone-in sheep meat (-58%, 300t) and fresh boneless sheep meat (-75%, 500t). Nevertheless, these declines were limited by the large increase in imports of frozen sheep legs (+57%, 500t), specifically from New Zealand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Moving on to exports, February’s trade figures followed seasonal trends as volumes exported were up 5% MOM (300t) at 6,300t. Increased exports across the Irish Sea to Ireland (+21%, 120t) and further afield to Hong Kong (+438%, 130t) accounted for much of this increase compared to January. The increasing volumes to Hong Kong may be a result of a recovering demand following the relaxation of COVID restrictions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Yet, exports in February were marginally down YOY (by 2%, 110t) as decreases in exports to EU destinations, particularly France (-5%, -140t) and Belgium (-23%, -160t), were only partially offset by the recent increase in exports to Hong Kong. Despite this overall YOY decline, exports were up 6% (340t) compared to the 5-year average, with increasing volumes going to France (+14%, 340t).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With regards to sheep meat products, fresh lamb carcases continue to drive the majority of exports, contributing 77% of total volumes in February. However, this product saw minimal change in exports MOM and YOY. The MOM increases were driven by increasing exports of other products, such as frozen boneless lamb (+97%, 100t), which make up a smaller proportion of exports. A similar story was also seen YOY, however growth in frozen boneless lamb was outweighed by lower exports of frozen bone-in sheep and fresh sheep carcases.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-26 00:15:09 | 2025-07-30 03:03:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
6384 | ChilePork organized networking event for importers in Shanghai | To strengthen ties with local companies following China’s reopening after COVID , ChilePork held its annual networking event on March 9 in the city of Shanghai with 50 Chinese pork importers. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The networking event was led by Francisca Rifo, head of the Chilean Exports Promotion Bureau’s (ProChile) office in Shanghai; Lucas Red, Agrosuper’s Trade Director in China; and Alex Zhu, Maxagro’s representative, and was held at the famous Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel. The guests were welcomed by the Chilean Consul in Shanghai, Gonzalo Figueroa, who underscored that China is Chile’s primary trading partner. He also stressed that trade between both countries has been built on a long-standing relationship based on trust and commitment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Figueroa’s remarks were followed by a prerecorded presentation from Juan Carlos Domínguez, President of ChileCarne, the association that represents the ChilePork brand that promotes Chilean pork in various countries. Domínguez reaffirmed ChilePork’s commitment to the Chinese market, announcing that a series of in-person activities will be held next May as part of SIAL Shanghai 2023. He said: "Despite the difficult situation we experienced in 2022, Chile has focused on continuing to produce high-quality biosecure products, which helped us become the seventh largest global pork exporter as well as China’s ninth pork supplier. Activities such as this one are a clear example of the commitment and trust between Chile and China in terms of trade. It also goes to show the growing interest of Chinese importers in Chilean pork, which represents a great opportunity for Chilean exporting companies".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During the meeting, the guests were able to learn about and taste various cuts of pork, thanks to a cooking master class hosted by the renowned Chef Gu, a founding member of the Shanghai Head Chef Alliance and professor at the Paramitta Institute of Culinary & Hospitality Services (PICH), Shanghai Institute of Business and Technology. Chef Gu made braised pork ribs with shallots, pork trotters with vegetables, and pork collar with salted egg yolk.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It should be noted that Chile and China have had diplomatic relations for 53 years and 2023 marks the 17<sup>th</sup>anniversary of the bilateral trade agreement. Chile was the first country in South America to establish diplomatic relations with China and the first Latin American country to sign and update a Free Trade Agreement. In 2022, China led Chile’s exports with 38.9 billion USD, a 13% increase from 2021 which also represents 39% of the country’s total exports during that period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For Chilean pork, China is the primary destination market in both value and volume. In 2022, Chile exported over 178,000 tons cwe of pork, which represents 45% of the country’s total pork exports, and 221 million USD, 34% of the value exported. In China, Chile is the ninth largest pork supplier.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-26 00:10:47 | 2025-07-28 13:24:24 | Details Edit Delete | |
6383 | British free range eggs soon back on supermarket shelves | The compulsory housing order, which was in place across the UK to keep hens safe from bird flu, has been lifted by Government vets. | <p><span lang="DE">The risk of bird flu has reduced sufficiently for all free range hens across the UK to be allowed back outside, which means British free range eggs will soon be back on supermarket shelves. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Egg producers had already started gradually letting their free range birds roam outside again from 18 April, but are continuing to maintain high levels of biosecurity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">BEIC Chief Executive Mark Williams, said: "It is very good news that the housing order has been lifted. While the birds were housed, farmers worked hard to keep their hens happy and safe, providing them with various enrichments and enhancements. However, free range farmers like nothing more than seeing their birds out enjoying the range, so they were delighted that Government vets said it was once again safe for them to roam freely. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As the largest free range egg producer in Europe, the UK is very proud of its high standards and will maintain enhanced biosecurity levels, keeping birds protected from avian influenza, which is our priority".</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-26 00:05:54 | 2025-07-30 05:20:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
6389 | MULTIVAC: The new dimension in slicing | The SLX 2000 is the first of a new pioneering generation of MULTIVAC slicers. This high-output slicer, which sets a new benchmark in the market on many levels, will be shown to the public for the first time at interpack in Düsseldorf (Hall 5, Stand A23). | <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sustainability: Outstanding slicing results and peak performance</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The high-output SLX 2000 slicer, which can be designed for up to four tracks, achieves an exceptionally high slicing speed whatever the product. Sausage, ham, cheese and vegan products with a maximum length of up to 1,600 mm can be gently and perfectly sliced, even at warmer temperatures, and the product slices are then deposited on the portioning system in the predefined arrangement pattern. Sophisticated technology ensures that the products are fed into the slicer very consistently, and that the slicing results are perfect with minimal trim and give-away.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Another plus point: Customers can use innovative developments, such as the MULTIVAC Sustainable Liquid Interleaver (SLI) for plastic-free slicing, instead of the conventional interleaving film, and this further reduces the consumption of plastics during packing.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Maximum process reliability and intuitive operating convenience</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The SLX 2000 can be used as a stand-alone unit or as a module within a fully automatic slicing and packaging line. The seamless integration of the slicer into the MULTIVAC Line Control (MLC) ensures that the machine and line are operated particularly efficiently, and this includes start-up, stopping, no-load operation and recipe change throughout the line. Downtime during recipe or format change is reduced to the absolute minimum necessary. The IPC control with its HMI 3 terminal also simplifies the operation and reduces potential operating errors, as well as ensuring that reliable and reproducible processes are achieved.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As a future-proof model of the latest generation, the new slicer is also laid out for use with MULTIVAC Smart Services, and these allow the slicing process to be monitored, controlled and optimised in real time. And last but not least, the SLX 2000 also allows remote service via MULTIVAC Remote Assistance to be used (VPN and live support).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Slicing%20line%20SLX%202000_RX%204.jpg?1682405422356" alt="Slicing line SLX 2000_RX 4" width="700" /></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Maximum flexibility, high level of availability and MULTIVAC Hygiene Design</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Short set-up times and rapid conversion, as well as full access to the machine for easy maintenance and cleaning, guarantee a high level of availability in everyday production. Since the SLX 2000 is designed in the MULTIVAC Hygiene Design, it meets the highest hygiene requirements for the food industry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Loading, slicing, portion feeding, packaging and labelling of sliced products - everything from one source</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The SLX 2000 is the starting point for the line, which can be seen in demo operation on MULTIVAC's main stand at interpack in Düsseldorf. Operating in conjunction with the RX 4.0 thermoforming packaging machine and other components from MULTIVAC, the slicer forms a line concept, which features high output, pack quality, process reliability and operating convenience, as well as future-proofing and digitalisation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The product logs are automatically transported into the slicer, where they are secured by the product grippers, before being fed into the cutting chamber. A very flexible slicing process enables a wide range of portion sizes and shapes to be produced, which are fed over a checkweigher, where any incorrect weights are ejected via the downstream rocker. Running over a horizontally designed automatic belt loader, the correct portions are buffered and arranged according to the format of the packaging machine, before being loaded into the pack cavities in synchronisation with the advance of the RX 4.0. “This enables us to achieve an extremely high level of loading accuracy, thanks to the consistent product flow and a perfectly coordinated line concept, where the loading and slicing are precisely centred on the tracks,” explains Julian Rieblinger, Product Manager for the Slicing Business Unit at MULTIVAC.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The packs are subsequently sealed under modified atmosphere (MAP), before being cut into individual packs and discharged from the packaging machine. The DP 230 direct web printer, which is located at the upper web infeed and equipped with a high-performance TTO 30 thermal transfer printer, is used to print variable data on the packs. In addition to printing the best-before date on the upper web, it is also possible to apply a label automatically to the upper and lower webs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The packaging material to be used at the trade fair is a recyclable rigid film made from mono APET as the lower web. The upper web is a sustainable, recyclable flexible film made of PET.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cost-effective, efficient and sustainable at the same time</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are clearly pointing the way forward in packaging and processing, particularly with this thermoforming packaging line", says Julian Rieblinger, coming straight to the point. "The SLX 2000/RX 4.0 combination is currently the most flexible line of this output class in the market, and one that can also be converted most rapidly. And this performance is not at the expense of quality. On the contrary: When designing the slicer, our focus was always primarily on transporting and loading the portions gently despite the high output. After all, we are processing food products, where the ecological footprint is far higher than the footprint of the packaging".</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-26 00:01:38 | 2025-07-30 00:39:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
6382 | Danish Crown decided to close the slaughterhouse in Saeby | A significant decrease in the number of pigs for slaughter in Denmark is now forcing Danish Crown to carry out a major restructuring. Around 800 employees at the slaughterhouse in Saeby are unfortunately set to lose their jobs, while up to 450 new employees will be needed at the group's other slaughterhouses in Denmark. | <p><span lang="DE">At an extraordinary meeting last week, Danish Crown's board of directors made the difficult decision to close the slaughterhouse in Saeby. The number of pigs for slaughter in Denmark has fallen by more than 10 percent on a weekly basis in the past year, and therefore Danish Crown has the capacity to slaughter far more pigs than are delivered to the group's slaughterhouses each week. Therefore, the board unfortunately sees no other option than to recommend one of the group's six pig slaughterhouses in Denmark for closure.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">"</span><span lang="DE">It is sad that we have to say goodbye to so many skilled and loyal employees, but such a sharp decline in the number of slaughters forces us to react. We are currently faced with an excess capacity that costs us over DKK 300 million (1 DKK = 0,13 EUR) annually, and it would be irresponsible towards the company and our owners not to take the necessary steps to solve that challenge",</span><span lang="DE"> says Per Laursen, production director at Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Even though the prices of pig meat in the supermarkets' refrigerated counters have increased in the past year, inflation has made it difficult for many Danish farmers to obtain healthy finances in the production of fattening pigs. Therefore, some of them have chosen to close their stables. Others now sell their pigs for export when they weigh around 30 kilos, because the demand for Danish piglets from Poland and Germany is so great that it gives the farmers a reasonable income. All in all, this means that the number of pigs sent to slaughter in Denmark has fallen significantly.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If that development is to be reversed, and employment is secured for the employees at the five other slaughterhouses in Denmark, Danish Crown must be able to raise its settlement for the unit owners' deliveries of pigs, so that it both matches the level in Germany and ensures that the farmer earns money from fattening the pigs up for slaughter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The frustrating thing in the current situation is that the employees have constantly delivered an exemplary effort, but in our industry it is such that it is absolutely crucial that the slaughterhouses operate with a very high utilization of capacity, otherwise it will simply be too expensive to slaughtered every single pig, but that does not change the fact that it is a difficult decision", says Per Laursen.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While 800 employees stand to lose their jobs in Sæby, Danish Crown expects to hire up to 450 new employees in total at the slaughterhouses in Horsens, Ringsted and Blans near Sønderborg within the next six months. This is because part of the production that currently takes place in Saeby will in future take place at Danish Crown's other slaughterhouses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"After several years of upswing for our owners, driven by a large export to China, we knew that there was a risk that the production of fattening pigs could fall, so behind the decision to close the slaughterhouse in Saeby is a careful and thorough analysis of the situation. However, our Feeding the Future strategy is unchanged, because our future growth must not be created by slaughtering more pigs, but by raising the value of our meat and through the production of attractive and more sustainable food", says Jais Valeur, Group CEO of Danish Crown .</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It is Danish Crown's hope that there are employees from the slaughterhouse in Saeby who want to take a job at one of the three slaughterhouses that are now hiring. Danish Crown is therefore ready to bear part of the costs for transport for a period of time or to provide a subsidy for relocation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, the company will, through a coordinated effort, try to help the employees who are about to lose their jobs. Each of the affected employees will be invited to an interview to clarify his or her possibilities for employment at one of Danish Crown's other companies. Alternatively, the employees will be offered various options for courses and training paid for by Danish Crown, which can help them to a job in another company.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Many of our employees will be left with a feeling that they have had the rug pulled away from their working lives. That is why we are already contacting the Food Federation NNF, Frederikshavn Municipality and Region North Jutland, so that we can jointly do the most we can to help them. Fortunately, slaughterhouse workers are known as a stable and reliable workforce, and after the redundancies in Saeby six months ago, almost 60 percent </span>have moved on, but this does not happen by itself", says Per Laursen.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-25 00:15:00 | 2025-07-30 00:33:00 | Details Edit Delete | |
6381 | AHDB: Further declines to UK pork trade in February | Total pork imports for February were just under 56,700 tonnes, informs AHDB. This is a fall of nearly 5,000 tonnes (8%) from January’s levels. Looking back to February 2022, imports have fallen by over 15,000 tonnes (21%). | <p><span lang="DE">In February, the main source for UK imports was Denmark, with 12,900 tonnes. This is however a fall of 1,800 tonnes (12%) from January’s total. Germany and Ireland also saw large falls on the month of 1,300 tonnes and 1,150 tonnes respectively. On the year, the most significant changes were seen in imports from Germany and the Netherlands which have seen volumes fall by 7,600 tonnes (44%), and 4,800 tonnes (30%) respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Fresh and frozen pork volumes still retain the majority share of UK pig meat imports. In February they stood at 23,500 tonnes, down 1,400 tonnes from January. Bacon imports totalled 12,800 tonnes, down by 2,600 tonnes on the month, losing some market share to sausages where volumes saw smaller decline standing at 10,800 tonnes. Processed pig meat volumes saw the smallest change dipping by only 230 tonnes month on month.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to February 2022, fresh and frozen pork volumes have fallen 26%, 8,200 tonnes. Bacon has seen as similar fall of 4,100 tonnes (24%), whilst processed pig meat and sausages fell by 1,600 tonnes and 1,200 tonnes respectively. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pork exports totalled 25,000 tonnes for February. This is a fall of 1,800 tonnes (7%) from January’s levels. Compared to February 2022, export volumes have dropped 7,200 tonnes (22%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to China totalled 9,700 tonnes in February, representing 39% of total export volume. Exports to China have fallen by almost 1,300 tonnes from January, however they have grown almost 1,500 tonnes (18%) on the year. Shipments to the EU-27 and the Philippines have declined both on the month and the year with volumes standing at 10,400 tonnes and 1,500 tonnes respectively in February 2023. The largest declines within the EU have been seen in shipments to France, Belgium, and Ireland.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Fresh and frozen pork exports totalled 10,800 tonnes in February 2023, a drop of 1,100 tonnes from the previous month and have fallen almost 40% (7,100 tonnes) year on year. The EU-27 remains the key destination for fresh and frozen pork receiving 4,800 tonnes in February, a 42% market share. Bacon exports also fell on both the month and the year with volumes standing at 1,100 tonnes. Processed pork exports fell compared to January but saw a marginal uplift year on year, meanwhile sausages saw a marginal increase in volumes month on month but were behind on those seen in February 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Offal was the largest product category exported in February 2023 with 11,500 tonnes shipped, a 46% share of total export volume. China is the largest destination of offal exports, receiving 6,150 tonnes in February, making up 53% of the total. This market has developed over the past year, with an increase of over 2,000 tonnes (50%) of offal exported to China compared to February last year, gaining 16% of the market share.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-25 00:10:30 | 2025-07-29 23:33:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
6380 | US: Rastelli Foods Group acquires Greensbury Market | Rastelli Foods Group, one of the country's leading suppliers of organic, grass-fed beef, has acquired Greensbury Market, a New York-based company that is a driving force behind the contemporary grass-fed movement. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">This acquisition is a major win for consumers nationwide who are looking for a streamlined shopping experience when it comes to premium proteins. Greensbury's premium organic products, which include grass-fed beef and bison, free-range poultry, lamb, pork, and sustainable seafood, will now be available exclusively on Rastelli's direct-to-consumer website, Rastellis.com.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are very excited to offer the incredible portfolio of Greensbury products exclusively through Rastellis.com", said Ray Rastelli, Jr., President of Rastelli Foods Group. "Both companies have always been aligned when it comes to integrity and wanting to provide trusted, high-quality proteins to consumers nationwide; and it is an honor to be able to create a more streamlined shopping experience together. Rastellis.com is now your one-stop-shop for the best in organic and grass-fed beef, poultry, pork and seafood in the US".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are proud to welcome Greensbury Market into the Rastelli family and merge their premium protein offerings into Rastellis.com," said Alicja Spaulding, Chief Marketing Officer of Rastellis.com. "With more consumers prioritizing convenience and sustainability, we knew that combining our companies was the right move. By bringing Greensbury's product portfolio under the Rastellis.com umbrella, we're making it even easier for customers nationwide to access the best in organic and grass-fed beef, poultry, pork, and seafood all in one direct location".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All Greensbury products are cultivated for quality and are free of hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. Rastellis.com's customers can now experience the quality and flavor of Greensbury products along with the same level of quality and service they have come to expect from Rastelli Foods Group.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-25 00:05:15 | 2025-07-29 17:51:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
6379 | Ammeraal Beltech launches an innovative modular belt for the meat industry | Ammeraal Beltech, a leader in belting solutions across a wide range of industries, has announced the launch of a new belt for the Food Industry's meat-processing segment: the uni DTB, a Food Grade modular belt made of polyketone, designed to last longer and reduce the risk of foreign body product contamination. | <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/logo.png?1682091906253" alt="logo" /></p> <p>Safety, long service lifetimes and easy-to-clean properties are key requirements for the belts used in all meat-processing applications, but delivering these characteristics for deboning and trimming lines is particularly challenging. For its new modular uni DTB, Ammeraal Beltech has drawn on decades of experience in belting for the Meat Industry to create an advanced belting solution for deboning and trimming applications that meets these needs without compromising on hygiene and performance.</p> <p>The uni DTB combines innovative new design (including reinforced belt edges) and durable material, increasing operational lifetime to reduce operational costs while boosting productivity. Outstanding cut-resistant properties and a design-led reduced knife-impact area work together to prolong the belt's working life. Its UltraClean One-part sprockets and extra ductile properties make cleaning quicker and less costly, too.</p> <p>For further information on the uni DTB belt, visit the website: <strong><a href="https://www.ammeraalbeltech.com/en/products/modular-belts/uni-DTB/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ammeraalbeltech.com/en/products/modular-belts/uni-DTB/</a></strong></p> <p>and contact the Ammeraal Beltech’s experts at <strong><a href="mailto:info@ammeraalbeltech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">info@ammeraalbeltech.com</a></strong></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-24 00:10:12 | 2025-07-30 09:22:34 | Details Edit Delete | |
6378 | AHDB: UK beef shipments subdued in February | Fresh and frozen beef imports for February totalled 16,100 tonnes, with a fall of 1,500 tonnes (9%) from January’s levels, according to AHDB. The majority of this fall in imports came from Ireland, with a fall of 1,400 tonnes. This will likely be a reflection of subdued domestic retail demand. At the same time, Bord Bia report that cattle kill has tightened in 2023 in line with forecasts, likely contributing to recent price rises. | <div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-f:1763756201556784210" data-legacy-message-id="187a1eeba82f3452"> <div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":18e" class="ii gt"> <div id=":18f" class="a3s aiL "> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to February 2022, UK imports have fallen by 3,400 tonnes, or just over 17%. We have seen a drop of nearly 1,900 tonnes from Ireland, nearly 500 tonnes from the Netherlands, and 400 tonnes from Poland. Year to date for 2023 (Jan – Feb) imports totalled 33,800 tonnes, representing a 6% fall from the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Frozen boneless beef has seen the largest decline in the product categories both monthly and yearly, with total imports at just under 5,000 tonnes in February. From January 2023, there has been a drop of 1,200 tonnes (19%) of frozen boneless imports, and a fall of nearly 1,700 tonnes from February 2022. Fresh boneless beef imports for February totalled just under 8,900 tonnes, down 300 tonnes from January. Looking back to February 2022, imports of fresh boneless beef are down nearly 1,300 tonnes, a fall of 13%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total fresh and frozen beef exports totalled 8,800 tonnes in February 2023, an increase of 300 tonnes (3%) from January’s levels. Exports grew to Ireland and Hong Kong each by 300 tonnes, and France by 140 tonnes. Exports to Hong Kong increased from <strong>low levels seen in January</strong>, back to similar levels seen throughout 2022. The EU-27 continues to be the key destination for UK beef exports, with 89% of our total exports going to these countries in February, up from 85% on the previous year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, year-on-year, volumes of beef exports have fallen by 2,800 tonnes. This represents a 24% fall in volumes from February 2022 levels. Exports to the EU-27 have fallen by just over 2,000 tonnes, with a fall of 700 tonnes to France and 750 tonnes to the Netherlands. Exports to Ireland have also fallen by 375 tonnes compared to last February.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Boneless fresh beef was the most exported product in February, totalling 3,700 tonnes. This is an increase of 160 tonnes from January’s levels. Frozen boneless beef also saw a large monthly increase from January, up 200 tonnes (9%) to 1,400 tonnes for February. Fresh carcases and half carcases saw a monthly fall from January, down 150 tonnes (10%) to 1,400 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, looking year-on-year, fresh carcases have seen the largest fall, down almost 1,000 tonnes from February 2022, a fall of 42%. Fresh boneless beef exports have dropped 730 tonnes, down 17%. Frozen boneless beef has also seen falls in volumes exported from February 2022, down 600 tonnes.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gA gt acV"> </div> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-24 00:05:20 | 2025-07-29 07:15:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
6377 | Partnerships key to sales of US short ribs and short plate in Korea | Retail promotions for U.S. short ribs and short plate in March increased sales, reduced inventory levels and introduced new products to consumers. | <p>Robust purchasing of U.S. short ribs and short plate at the end of last year in Korea resulted in high inventory levels, which slowed imports to start 2023. Following meetings with the trade about their purchasing plans and U.S. beef inventories, USMEF pitched an aggressive marketing campaign to key importers that included compelling retail price incentives for U.S. short ribs and short plate during March to increase sales and reduce product inventories.</p> <p>"Korea imports large volumes of specific U.S. cuts such as short ribs and short plate and through our meetings with importers, we realized that high inventory levels were affecting their purchasing plans", says Korea Director Junil Park. "We saw this as an opportunity to propose an integrated retail campaign to the trade".</p> <p>Promotions for U.S. short ribs and short plate were implemented at 263 large-scale outlets of three retail chains during the first half of March. With inflation having a substantial impact on household budgets in Korea, consumer response exceeded expectations as participating retailers experienced large sales increases.</p> <p>The retail promotions also enabled USMEF to execute on its strategy to expand the number of further processed products made with short rib and short plate that are available to consumers in the retail sector. Marinated home-meal and restaurant-meal-replacement products were also featured during the promotions.</p> <p>"Korean consumers typically use short ribs and short plate for a limited number of dishes and the promotions helped us present new, convenient meal ideas for these versatile cuts". adds Park.</p> <p>USMEF implemented samplings at several retail outlets and supported the promotions through news releases, advertorials, a collaboration with a popular morning TV show and the development of original content on USMEF social media channels. New recipe ideas highlighting the versatility of the two cuts were featured throughout the campaign.</p> <p>Funding support for the promotions and integrated marketing campaign was provided by the Beef Checkoff Program, Texas Beef Council, Iowa Corn Promotion Board and USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion program.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-23 00:10:20 | 2025-07-29 02:25:27 | Details Edit Delete |