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| 6523 | Danish companies will cooperate on climate-neutral transport | Arla, Danish Crown, DFDS and DSV join forces in a new partnership to develop a climate-neutral transport corridor between Denmark and England. The ambition of the partnership is for Arla's and Danish Crown's products to be transported climate-neutral from farms in Denmark to British consumers by 2030 at the latest. | <p><span lang="DE">Every year, Arla and Danish Crown export large quantities of food via the Port of Esbjerg to Immingham in the UK and on to the British market, which results in a significant CO2 footprint from the transport. Therefore, the two food companies are now joining forces with DFDS and DSV to work for a new transport corridor, which must make the transport of food from Denmark to Great Britain climate neutral (net zero) by 2030 at the latest.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">"</span><span lang="DE">The entire agricultural sector is going through a historic change in these years, and both Arla and Danish Crown have committed to becoming climate neutral by 2050. We can only achieve this with joint solutions, and we share that spirit with DFDS and DSV. Together, we would like to explore and develop the opportunities we already have today, rather than simply waiting for technologies", says Bo Svane, logistics director at Arla.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The scope of the partnership's transport corridor will be continuously expanded as the use of electric trucks, electrically powered refrigerated transport and the development of greener fuels for shipping are tested, phased in and scaled, so that Arla's and Danish Crown's products can be transported climate-neutral by 2030 using new technologies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The partnership on the corridor fits in perfectly with our ambition to be at the forefront of the green transformation of the food sector. This autumn we will open a new factory in England, and with the corridor we will be able to offer our British customers food products that have been transported climate-neutral all the way from the Danish farms to the British supermarkets by 2030 at the latest", says Lars Feldskou, group purchasing director at Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The four companies have been working on developing the transport corridor for more than a year and are now ready with a number of pilot projects. Specifically, Danish Crown will test the use of electric trucks for picking up pigs, while DFDS and DSV will pilot test the use of electric trucks and refrigerated trailers for the transport of dairy and meat products to Esbjerg and then for distribution in Great Britain. A freight route that both DFDS and DSV have many years of experience with, and which they share the ambition to make better and less harmful to the climate than ever.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are happy to be one of four large companies working together in this project, where we not only promote, but actually start executing on the green transition. We need cooperation across the value chain to solve the climate crisis". says Anders Michael Christensen, Vice President, DFDS Logistics.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The first charging stations for electric trucks have already been established in a few places in Denmark, but there is a need to establish many more with enough charging power to handle heavy traffic. Among other things at the port in Esbjerg and at Danish Crown and Arla's locations in Denmark.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"A climate-neutral transport corridor requires that both the companies and the political system have full focus on developing the infrastructure. We are not going to solve the climate crisis in one fell swoop, and that is precisely why we believe that cooperation across sectors, such as the one we are now initiating, is crucial", says Morten Kjærgaard, Vice President, DSV Road.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The companies behind the ambition for the climate-neutral food corridor will already collect data from 2024 so that the climate effects of the partnership can be measured.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-06-21 00:15:34 | 2025-08-02 07:39:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 250 | Latvian Meat prices may rise by 15-20% | There has been an increase in pork prices in the first semester of 2017 and the trend looks like it will continue this year too, which will lead to an increase in price by 15-20% in all meat products, the Forevers CEO, Andrei Zhdan told LETA in an interview, according to forevers.lv. | <p> </p> <p>Mr. Andrei Zhdan also told LETA there was a downward trend in meat prices during the last couple of years. The prices fell by 15% in 2014 compared to the previous year, and again by 16% in 2015. As a result, the prices reached the minimum of the last ten years in 2015, with a decrease of 30% compared to 2012, when, Mr. Zhdan says, the prices reached their peak.</p> <p>Furthermore, the Forevers CEO noted that meat suppliers started overproducing. Currently, the meat supplies meet the demand and there is possibly even a known deficiency in meat.</p> <p>"For example, in May, meat prices reached a record high, an increase of 30% compared to May of the previous year, but in June this year pork prices in Latvia were 14.3% higher than a year earlier. I assume that all the meat production will become more expensive this year, by about 15%, but probably by as much as 20%," said Mr. Zhdan.</p> <p>In addition, Mr. Zhdan said that the fall in prices hasn't affected Forevers, although the impact was quite significant for the meat industry in Latvia and Europe, which suffered losses. Forevers instead, as a meat processor, benefited from lower prices for raw materials, which led the company to achieve higher profits and higher volumes in sales.</p> <p>In 2016, Forevers reported a turnover of 31.6 million euros. 98% of its customers are local residents of Latvia, and only 2% are export customers. The assortment of products consists of more than 100 different meat and meat products.</p> <p>The Latvian company has 239 employees. Forevers collaborates with more than 3,200 retailers and stores, caterers, as well as over 80 specialized Forevers meat production stores throughout the country.</p> <p>Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons/Alpha</p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-09-28 11:00:06 | 2025-08-02 07:39:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6490 | Research: Improving menus to help boost red meat sales | Descriptive and informative menus can encourage diners to select meat-based dishes, according to AHDB research. | <p><span lang="DE">Out-of-home (OOH) dining remains an important area for red meat, accounting for 6-13% of total beef, lamb and pork volumes in the UK during 2022, according to AHDB estimates.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the research shows there are opportunities to elevate the red meat offering OOH to maximise sales and improve the reputation of the industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new findings from AHDB's Consumer and Retail Insight team show that getting the menu and dish offering right is key to ensure a consumer chooses a particular eating establishment, and red meat dish.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The eating-out market is driven by indulgence and enjoyment, which are associated with perceived quality. When presented with mock menus and asked to select which areas signalled meat quality to them, consumers said standards and "Britishness" combined was most meaningful to them.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Union flag, Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured logos, for example, were identified as trusted, intuitive symbols. A reference to a local butcher can also be a valuable addition, as they are perceived to handle and process higher quality meats.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Coupling this with appetising images and descriptions focused on preparation and cooking methods, flavour and eating experience, will bolster meat quality and taste perceptions further.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Descriptive words such as "tender, slow cooked belly of pork" suggests a sensory experience, and "specially selected for flavour" implies quality and care. Descriptors around freshness and outdoor bred and reared were also valued pieces of information to inform meal choice.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kim Heath, AHDB Senior Retail Insight Manager, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The research provides restaurants and other eating-out establishments with insights to help them maximise sales of these dishes, benefiting the supply end of the market by improving the reputation of red meat among consumers and increasing demand".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-06-08 00:15:47 | 2025-08-02 07:40:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7232 | MLA and CSIRO partner to deliver lamb to more quick service restaurants | As the 2024 AFL Premiership season begins, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and its marketing subsidiary Australian Lamb are proud to announce the return of the Lamb Paddock, an innovative outlet featuring concept lamb products at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with Delaware North. | <p><span lang="DE">The return of the Lamb Paddock follows a project between MLA and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, centred around increasing the number of value-added lamb products suitable for quick service restaurants (QSR).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to MLA’s Product & Business Development Manager and Corporate Chef, Sam Burke, MLA wanted to elevate lamb from a "limited offer" product to a regular menu item in QSRs nationwide.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"MLA worked with CSIRO to understand the barriers that QSRs and full-service restaurants (FSRs) had in featuring lamb products on their menus. The aim of the project was to identify and address these barriers, to drive the demand for Australian lamb products in this sector", Mr Burke.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"To resolve this, we worked with over twenty fast food and quick service outlets to discuss how to overcome these barriers and increase the likelihood of lamb products in QSRs".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For Dr Aarti Tobin, who leads animal protein research at CSIRO, the interviews with key QSR stakeholders provided significant insight into understanding the role of lamb within fast food restaurants and hospitality venues.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The interviews showed that lamb was traditionally eaten as part of a meal, as roasts and chops, hence is not considered a fast food", Dr Tobin said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"According to the outlets interviewed, there are several challenges with featuring lamb on the menu. The main barriers that these companies identified were ensuring consistent product quality, reliability of supply and costs compared to other proteins".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Following the interviews, Mr Burke and CSIRO developed and tested two lamb products for these menus, a high-quality lamb burger patty which included minced lamb with a Middle Eastern spice blend.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Similarly, a pulled lamb product was developed, where the lamb shoulder was covered with a rub, consisting of Middle Eastern spice blend and thickeners, vacuum packed, cooked at 75°C for 12 hours and then shredded into pulled meat texture.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"A 28-day frozen storage trial showed that both products maintained their sensory quality after cooking and reheating. These two lamb products will provide the industry with a great opportunity to value add to lower value lamb cuts and trim, as well as address an unmet need of the QSR market", Mr Burke said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Chef Markus Werner, Culinary Director at Delaware North, Australia and New Zealand, who was one of the chefs interviewed, noted that industry should continue to consider the findings from the interviews and address the challenges.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"When the issues around product quality, consistency, reliability of supply, and costs are addressed, lamb can feature on the QSR/FSR menu all year round, rather than as a special occasion meat", Mr Werner said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MLA will continue to work with food retailers around the country and share the findings of the research and its practical application.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">CSIRO will collaborate with the stakeholders on product development, product expansion and technology transfer strategies, based on their needs.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-03-20 00:05:45 | 2025-08-02 07:42:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 36 | World Butchers' Challenge 2018 to take place in Ireland | The World Butchers' Challenge, the biggest competition between butchers in the world, hosted by Meat@IFEX and Butchery Excellence International, will be held in March 2018 in Belfast, Ireland, and it is promoted to be the biggest competition in the history of WCB. | <p> </p> <p>The event will take place at TFEX 2018 at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast and it promises to gather around all the best Artisan Butchers and Apprentices who will compete against each other for the titles of Best Butchers in the World.</p> <p>There will be an estimated 250 butchers from 14 participant countries at the grand event. The countries are:New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain, France, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, USA, South Africa, Canada, Brazil and Canada.</p> <p>The event has previously taken place in New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain. This time the winning bid to secure the event for 2018 came from Team Ireland and was submitted by Rhonda Montgomery, CEO of the Butchery Excellence Ireland and Chef Sean Owens in conjunction IFEX.</p> <p>The World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) gathers around butchers from across the world who compete and showcase the butchery skills and creative uses of the beef, lamb and pork products from their respective countries. The current World Champions France will be a hard act to follow and the competition will be a great celebration of World Butchery Skills.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2017-08-02 15:31:15 | 2025-08-02 07:43:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5370 | What to expect in the Chinese meat market this year | Pork imports will drop to 3.3 million tonnes, beef and cattle imports on the rise - USDA report. | <p>The Chinese meat market is reshaping very fast and for this year it is expected to put more accent for beef and cattle imports, while pig and live pig imports are expected to drop significantly, a recent USDA analysis revealed.<br />The 2022 pork import estimate is lowered to 3.3 MMT due to competition from low-priced domestic pork, a pork import tariff increase (from 8 to 12 percent), less optimistic economic outlook, and continued COVID-19 related restrictions and market disruptions. For 2022, China's pork production is estimated to reach 50 million tonnes, a 5% increase over 2021, due to higher hog production and higher slaughter levels. Large producers are continuing to expand their market share of pork production, the report stated.<br />Imports of live breeding swine in 2022 are estimated lower at 20,000 head as producers clear through 2021 supply levels. Low hog and piglet prices that continued into 2022 are expected to lower demand for imported breeding swine.<br />The hog production estimate for 2022 is 665 million head, a 2% increase over 2021 driven by high beginning stocks and more efficient sows. Producers’ losses as well as government policies designed to stabilize the swine herd are expected to temper production and swine sector volatility in 2022. Also, since last autumn, pig producers in China have been requested by the government too keep the sow herd at least at 41 million head, according to the Interim Implementation Plan to Manage Swine Production Capacity. his plan aims to stabilize the swine sector from dramatic fluctuations by providing production targets. The plan requires the national sow inventory to be maintained at 41 million and specifies a “normal” inventory target for each province/area that should not fluctuate more than 5%. <br />In 2022, hog losses from animal diseases are expected to fall but ASF is expected to remain endemic. In October 2021, the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) identified a less virulent new strain of ASF. This strain appears to be less fatal to hog,sow, and piglet populations. <br />Regarding the beef market, China is expected to increase imports by 3%, reaching a total volume of 3.1 million tonnes for this year, almost equal to the volume of pork imports. In 2022 China's cattle production is expected to increase to 52.5 million head but live cattle imports may also reach 375,000 head, mainly from South America.<br />Beef production for 2022 is estimated at 7.15 million tonnes, up 2% from 2021 on higher cattle production. The import of beef for 2022 is estimated to rise to 3.1 million tonnes. The rate of increase is expected to be slower than in 2021 due to a less optimistic economic outlook and COVID-19 restrictions, but still 3% increase over 2021.<br />n 2022, Brazil is expected to remain the largest beef supplier following China’s removal of restrictions on beef products in December 2021. Importers of Australian beef products are facing additional facility suspensions and difficulties clearing product.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2022-03-22 08:49:35 | 2025-08-02 07:45:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2287 | GB-wide campaign to promote Red Meat's positive health role | The campaign will highlight the nutritional value, ease, and versatility of lean red meat in line with approved health claims. | <p>A high-profile new campaign aimed at inspiring people about the role of lean red meat in a healthy diet has been launched this week by Great Britain’s three red meat organisations.</p> <p>The campaign from the joint-funded programme by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has launched across England, Wales and Scotland.<br />Consumer insights, which helped inform the creative behind the campaign, show that a proportion of young people are limiting their red meat intake and are not aware of the positive role that red meat can play in the diet so the campaign is intended to appeal to younger audiences through social media channels.<br />Three well-known celebrities across England, Scotland and Wales are fronting the campaign. Welsh and Lions rugby star Shane Williams represents Wales, television presenter and Celebrity MasterChef Winner Angellica Bell champions the cause in England, and ex- Scotland rugby player and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Thom Evans, turns out for Scotland.<br />Key health messages are communicated by the celebrities whilst cooking up three healthy red meat dishes with an unsuspecting member of the public. To extend the campaign reach further, a nutrition fact sheet has been developed for distribution to healthcare professionals.</p> <p>Christine Watts, AHDB Chief Communications and Market Development Officer, said: “This campaign is a great example of what can be achieved when the three organisations work together on behalf of levy payers across Great Britain. Angellica, Thom and Shane are excellent advocates for the role of red meat in a healthy balanced diet and we anticipate seeing positive engagement from consumers.”</p> <p>Gwyn Howells, Chief Executive of HCC, said: “We have a good story to tell on the positive role that lamb, beef and pork can play in a healthy balanced diet, supplying a wide range of essential nutrients. We’re pleased to be working together with our colleagues in Scotland and England on this campaign, and with leading sports personalities who can underline the value of red meat for people with an active lifestyle.”</p> <p>Alan Clarke, Chief Executive of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), said: “More than ever, it is essential that the important role red meat plays in a healthy, balanced diet is communicated accurately. Working with AHDB and HCC on this project means we can collectively tackle some of the misinformation currently available in the public arena around lean red meat.”</p> <p>This activity is funded by the £2 million fund of AHDB red meat levies ring-fenced for collaborative projects which is managed by the three GB meat levy bodies – AHDB, HCC, and QMS. The ring-fenced fund is an interim arrangement while a long-term solution is sought on the issue of levies being collected at point of slaughter in England, for animals which have been reared in Scotland or Wales.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-12-04 09:49:23 | 2025-08-02 07:45:55 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2855 | Nathalie Bonk- Kleinschmidt, WEBOMATIC: | <p> After 60 years of existance, Webomatic Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a fmily owned business is taking a new approach on the market with flexible solutions desingned to respond to a ‘higher, faster, better’ need manifested by the customers. The company has gone through a rebranding operation but its focus on maintaining flexibility in vacuum packaging offered to small, medium and industrial sized entities is still there. Nathalie Bonk- Kleinschmidt, Marketing Manager, show the path that Webomatic is following in this new packaging era and underlines the novelties that are to be highlighted at IFFA this year, in an interview for EuroMeatNews. </p> <p><em><strong>After 60 years of existence, WEBOMATIC decided to change its image by adopting a new "Look and Feel" logo. What does it stand for this change in the company’s policy?</strong></em></p> <p>Our goal with this new look and feel is to communicate better what we are standing for. So the deep roots are nothing new since we demonstrate our values and our understanding of how we operate for over 60 years: it is about high-quality vacuum packaging machines, designed, manufactured and made in Germany, that fit exactly what each customer needs. So we see our work more in finding what our customers need and how vacuum packaging can solve their questions and problems. It is now about communicating and showing our passion for engineering, problem-solving and process orientation. Basically, we communicate clearly what we do, and that is building trust since 1958.</p> <p><em><strong>In the last few years, Germany has been the perfect hub for startups in the food industry. Because WEBOMATIC has a history with small and medium enterprises how can you improve their performance in this field?</strong></em></p> <p>So far, we focus on being flexible in our vacuum packaging solutions that we offer, and it applies to small to medium and industrial sized entities. With our four pillars of pouch, thermoforming, tray and shrink packaging we support any business size in the food industry. Admittedly, our open adult-to-adult communication and our founder’s and leader’s spirit that is open for new projects and that really looks for solving our customer’s packaging problem, is basically what motivated us. Also, it is highly appreciated by our customer base. They know that they can believe in consultancy of what worked in the past, and what could help with their packaging needs in future. So mainly new-comers in the food-business share this high impact we can support them with.</p> <p><em><strong>Expanding your business operations in four European countries is a significant step for your company. What are the similarities and differences that can describe these markets?</strong></em></p> <p>All four countries – Germany, Romania, Poland and Austria – share European roots with similar food culture – e.g. that we smoke some of our meat products; our preference of eating traditional food, while on the same time being used to international novelties and mixed cultures. Sure – there are differences like, whether consumers prefer buying sliced or whole pieces of meat in supermarkets, or what type of packaging convoys the freshest impression. Hence, we make use of our expertise and engineering to find solutions for our customers even with “unusual” ideas and support them with tailored vacuum packaging, no matter in which country they produce or sell to.</p> <p>Another similarity is that those markets share many supermarket chains, that operate from their headquarters in, e.g. France, Germany or England. Being on the market since 1958, we have an idea of what those markets look for while at the same time having our subsidiaries with genuine and local knowledge of what consumer wants locally. Because in the end, the consumer decides what type of product they prefer and regional differences need to be supported.</p> <p><em><strong>At IFFA 2019, WEBOMATIC is to present the smallest thermoforming machine ML-C 2600, for growing craft businesses and supermarkets. What is the first impression of entrepreneurs regarding this machine and how large it will be the market for this type of equipment in the next years? What are the other novelties that can interest the visitors?</strong></em></p> <p>As a well-established thermoforming model, the ML-C 2600, is highly flexible and modular. While it can easily be prepared for future needs now, it provides a stable and durable basis. As an entrepreneur, one usually has to focus on the "here and now" to grow one’s base while checking opportunities for future growth.</p> <p>As for highlights on IFFA, we developed this model further to fit precisely the questions of inter-connected digitalisation concepts, low downtime for changing different formats with a quick-changing device for sealing plates and have the machine that easy to handle.</p> <p>With different format sets, a variety of products with various packagings can be created, and the quick-changing device makes it even quicker and simpler to change in between variants, so that entrepreneurs can easily and without substantial financial investments probe&test their markets before investing in larger capacities or packaging machines.</p> <p>We believe that the zeitgeist of "higher, faster, better" will approach the food business rather sooner than later. Hence the task is to meet this challenge with flexible solutions – and that is precisely the market for the ML-C 2600 in the thermoforming range or the TL 250 in case of tray sealers.</p> <p><em><strong>The new subsidiary in Austria allows the clients to produce sample packaging on various machines. How important is this in your strategy for building trust in the new brand?</strong></em></p> <p>Since we are working for 17 years with our own subsidiary in Romania, and in wonderful hands administered by our GM Mr Aurel Fenesan, we were encouraged once again in how important it is for the customer to see the machine working and functioning. Having the opportunity of seeing ones’ product in a possible future package before deciding for a solution, resulted very helpful. So it was only natural to adapt it right from the start in Austria, and our Austrian GM, Mr Helmut Kottinger, highly appreciates and stresses precisely the intention behind it: showing our passion for engineering, problem-solving and process orientation.</p> <p>Also by history, our founders were owners of small grocery stores and started working valuing hands-on-mentality that is lived by our current CEO and my father, Ralf Bonk. And that is what we do still today, and that is the reason why it aligns with our strategy. What other way is there to show the durability and reliability of our machines, if not right in front of our customers’ eyes? For sure we have the option to show our machines directly in the production of some of our customers’ premises, yet and understandable, not all of them are keen on having direct competitors enter their production hall. So the best compromise is to have customers in our application centres – both in Romania and in Austria.</p> <p><em><strong>In the last couple of years, WEBOMATIC has invested constantly in engineering. What are the results achieved by now?</strong></em></p> <p>For sure, reliable and durable machines – no matter if for craft, trade or industrial sized entities. Those apply to worldwide trends while being adaptable to both growing and downsizing needs of our customers.</p> <p>We are focused on vacuum packaging equipment and here lie the fruits of our constant development– and what makes us a trustworthy partner for our customers.</p> <p><em><strong>IFFA 2019 has multiple hot topics for the meat producers and processors: food traceability, food safety, sustainability etc. How does WEBOMATIC respond, through its products and technical solutions, to these challenges?</strong></em></p> <p>All three examples: traceability, safety and sustainability go along with our idea of process-orientation: the sky is the limited for adaptations and variations as well as how needy the market is for those data. Hence, we provide our customers with our basic programmes and depending on their individual requirements, we can serve them with further tailored adaptations to have them – not only understand, e.g. their OEE (overall equipment efficiency) in lines or in stand-alone devices, have their production data synchronised in their specific EMS or ERP system, but also provide an individual solution, so that whoever needs to know that information can even have access on a mobile device.</p> <p>We see our main competency to support our customer in their individual requirements and develop together with his input, what is required to achieve exactly these crucial topics: traceability, safety and sustainability.</p> <p>Further aids will be mentioned in both our speech at IFFA Forum 6.5.2019 at 3.40 pm about "Digital Production Optimisation" for all entities and during the IFFA discovery tours concerning "Food Trends".</p> <p><em><strong> At the end of our interview can you tell us some words about the WEBOMATIC legacy and how it is going to be continued under the new image?</strong></em></p> <p>We will continue to focus on what we do best and take our root-work to future challenges and support creating a sustainable and vision-oriented world with our customers. There are so many things to care for and to solve, only slightly mentioning pollution and food waste.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2019-05-03 11:07:22 | 2025-08-02 07:46:01 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 7434 | INTERPORC: The World Ham Congress is a succes for the entire sector | The XII World Ham Congress has concluded with a great result in terms of participation, organization and quality of the presentations developed. A message that the Spanish Interprofessional Agri-Food and Pig Association (INTERPORC) has highlighted because "the success of this Congress is due to the support of the entire sector and all the meat organizations that make it possible". | <p><span lang="DE">The more than 300 professionals present in Zafra (Badajoz) have learned the most current information on scientific advances, international markets or consumer trends thanks to an event consolidated as an essential event for the ham sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">INTERPORC has once again collaborated in an important way both in the organization and in the development of the Congress. Its general director, Alberto Herranz, has been responsible for directing the block dedicated to Markets, one of those that generated the most expectation due to the designated speakers and which really lived up to expectations due to the quality of the presentations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Apolo Montero, founder of Ibericomio, has focused on one of the most current topics, Artificial Intelligence and its possibilities for the sale of ham.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Next, Beatriz Cecilia, project director at Hospitality in Spain, explained how restaurants innovate to promote the consumption of ham.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the same direction, Aurelio del Pino, President of the Association of Spanish Supermarket Chains (ACES), has highlighted the contribution of restaurants in generating an 'experience' around ham for foreign tourists.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The block has been closed by businessman Enrique Tomás, CEO and founder of the Group that bears his name. Tomás has provided those present with multiple advice based on the experience acquired in the more than 100 points of sale that he has around the world, and he has also conveyed to them the experiences he has had and that have taught him 'what there is not to do'.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, participated in a round table in which he detailed to the attendees the actions carried out by INTERPORC around the world with the aim of opening markets for ham or increasing the volume exported.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For INTERPORC, the World Ham Congress is one of the "most important events that the sector has and that is why we decisively support it, both during its celebration and in the preparation phase", highlighted Alberto Herranz.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Ham is a standard of our sector and of our culinary culture", he added. "It is a gastronomic heritage whose legacy we must defend and transmit to the entire world. Fortunately, we have this Congress, which confirms in each edition that we have magnificent professionals who every day contribute to improving its production, its marketing and the knowledge that consumers around the world have of it", he concluded.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-11 00:15:28 | 2025-08-02 07:46:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4817 | Aussie meat exports lose traction in the first half of the year | High domestic livestock prices and tight supply, especially for cattle, have reduced Australian exports in the short term. | <p>Australia’s total red meat exports for the first half of 2021 (Jan–Jun) totalled just over 711,000 tonnes swt, down 18% on the same period in 2020. Export value to May is down to a similar extent, announced Meat and Livestock Australia.<br />Taking a longer view, however, while the export volume for this period is lower than the five-year average pre-COVID-19 from 2015–19 due to supply constraints, growing global demand for Australian red meat has strengthened export value over this period. Export value for the first half of 2021 is higher than the pre-COVID-19 five-year average.</p> <p>Australia’s total beef exports are down 24% for the calendar year-to-June on 2020 levels. However, chilled beef has performed somewhat better than frozen, as consumer demand at retail remains strong due to COVID-19 lockdowns still affecting foodservice in many markets. Grainfed exports have also fared better than grassfed, underpinned by an expanding feedlot sector, falling just 5% overall compared to -31% for grassfed. Australia’s total lamb exports are steady year-to-date and mutton is 10% lower. Similarly, red meat offal exports are down 15% year-on-year. By contrast, goatmeat exports are up 25% year-on-year in 2021 following a two decade low export volume of 6,583 tonnes swt in 2020.</p> <p><strong>Japan</strong></p> <p>One of Australia’s largest and most stable markets, beef exports to Japan have been 19% lower in 2021 so far versus 2020. This is in line with Australia’s supply constraints but also weaker demand, with Japan’s total beef imports 9% lower year-on-year in 2021 to May. Japan import demand for frozen beef has been somewhat weaker than chilled in 2021, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on foodservice sales.</p> <p><strong>Greater China</strong></p> <p>China’s suspension of six Australian plants continues, restricting exports at a time when China’s demand remains strong, supported by good COVID-19 control and rapid normalisation of foodservice and domestic travel. Despite a significant drop in pork prices in China in recent months, demand for red meat remains strong regardless of sustained high prices. <br />Both New Zealand and the US have taken advantage of Australia’s reduced supply, supported by New Zealand’s tariff-free advantage and US sole approval to supply HGP beef to China. New Zealand beef exports to China overtook Australia’s volume share in December 2020 and US volumes have increased rapidly to overtake Australia’s share for the first time in May this year. Regional industry analysts have taken to referencing a Chinese historical allusion to illustrate the situation – while birds are bickering over clams, the fishermen take advantage to profit by gathering all the clams.<br />Despite these challenges, China is still Australia’s largest red meat export market by volume, with a share of 21%, valued at almost A$2.6 billion for the 12 months ending May 2021. Demand for imported sheepmeat has been remarkably strong, with Australian exports of lamb down a modest 7% but mutton up 30% year-on-year.</p> <p>Meanwhile, in Taiwan, both Australian and US beef have faced more competition from Paraguay, which has increased its market share of total beef imports from just 5% in 2018 to 20% in 2021 up to April, overtaking Australia (at 16% so far). Taiwan demand for Australian lamb has been exceptionally strong this year, with exports more than doubling year-to-date on 2020. This is partly in response to a decline in Australian mutton and goatmeat exports, but also a decline in sheepmeat exports from New Zealand.</p> <p><strong>United States</strong></p> <p>Australian beef exports to the US are substantially down in 2021, particularly for manufacturing product. This is in response to a combination of factors including a higher Australian dollar, high cattle prices in Australia plus increased US domestic supply. Increased US supply is due to drought conditions in large parts of the country increasing slaughter rates, and larger carcases resulting from processing disruptions due to COVID-19, leading to an overall decrease in beef imports of 7% in 2021 to May. In addition, the US has increased imports of chilled beef from Canada and frozen boneless from Brazil this year at significantly lower unit prices than Australia’s at this time.<br />By contrast, Australia has exported more lamb to the US in 2021 so far, up 17% year-on-year and reaching an all-time record-high volume, with a notable uptick in the past two months, although mutton exports fell 26% for the same period.</p> <p><strong>South Korea</strong></p> <p>Australian beef exports to Korea have been remarkably strong, particularly for chilled and frozen grainfed. However, frozen grassfed exports fell 17% year-on-year to June, as sustained high prices have weakened demand.<br />Korea’s total beef imports are up 5% for 2021 to May, with comparatively smaller suppliers such as Canada and New Zealand increasing their shares, offering lower unit prices, particularly for frozen product.<br />Demand for Australian lamb, particularly chilled, has continued to strengthen, with total lamb exports up 13% year-on-year. While New Zealand has also increased sheepmeat exports to the market to meet growing demand, Australia is in an advantageous position, supplying over 90% of imports.<br />Despite comparatively small volumes, Australian goatmeat exports to Korea reached all-time highs in 2021 at just over 1,000 tonnes swt for the first six months.</p> <p><strong>South-East Asia</strong></p> <p>Australia fared comparatively well in the region for the first half of the year, as total red meat supply from competitors such as New Zealand, the US and India fell. Overall, Australian beef exports to the region are steady. While grassfed frozen exports are lower, demand for Australian chilled and grainfed product is strong, as affluent consumers continue to demand trusted, quality product at modern retail. The resilient supply capability of Australian grainfed sector which helps offset to some extent current shortage of grassfed products, has also assisted this demand. <br />Indonesia, Australia’s largest market in the region, saw lower export volumes of grassfed frozen beef, but has been steady for offal and sheepmeat in 2021 to-date. The country is still grappling with COVID-19 and has been hit harder by reduced consumer spending power than many developed markets.</p> <p>Malaysian demand for Australian sheepmeat has remained steady for the year-to-date but softer for beef. Exports to Singapore have been weaker this year, except for grassfed chilled beef and lamb, reflecting government-driven imports of frozen/grassfed manufacturing beef in 2020 to support food security. The Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand have taken notably larger volumes of Australian beef across most key categories this year so far.<br />In the more price-sensitive sectors in the region, higher cattle prices in Australia have been a key factor in the region taking half the live feeder and slaughter cattle from Australia so far this year compared to 2020.</p> <p><strong>Middle East</strong></p> <p>Strengthening oil prices and increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates are helping support some rebound in red meat demand in the MENA region. Australia’s total beef exports to MENA are recovering to pre-pandemic levels, up 22% year-on-year. Demand for frozen and grainfed chilled products is strengthening, particularly to the larger destinations of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.</p> <p>However, lamb exports to the region are 21% lower year-on-year as a consequence of reduced sheepmeat demand overall, with global sheepmeat exports to the region down over 50%. The Qatar government’s removal of the subsidy on Australian sheepmeat from 2021 is one factor in reduced demand for both Australian boxed and live product, as that market digests the change. As a consequence, importers have shifted from lamb to mutton.<br />The region has taken 53% less Australian live sheep in 2021 so far compared to 2020, with the Qatar subsidy removal on Australian sheepmeat a key change in recent times.</p> <p><strong>Positive outlook</strong></p> <p>The medium-term outlook for Australia’s exports is positive. On the supply side, sustained favourable conditions have encouraged herd and flock rebuilding, with increased production currently forecast to at least begin to flow through to exports in 2022.<br />While sustained high shipping and air freight costs have squeezed margins and weighed on retail prices for Australian red meat in export markets, these pressures are expected to gradually ease into the medium-term.<br />On the demand side, as key markets increase vaccination rates, resumption of at-home gatherings, foodservice and domestic and regional travel are expected to gradually lift consumption across channels.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-07-16 08:17:29 | 2025-08-02 07:47:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3362 | Cherkizovo launches exotic snacks menu for export | Dishes from chicken feet or beef liver are local specialties in China and Egypt. | <p>Cherkizovo is expanding its snacks menu of by-products to respond to increased demand from China or Egypt and hopes to enter several markets with dishes made from pork by-products. According to a press release from the company, exotic dishes have their markets that are increasing consumption.<br />Today, China is the undisputed leader in importing meat by-products, with 1.2 million tonnes of poultry, pork, and beef by-products brought into its territory last year according to customs statistics (excluding stomachs, sets of intestines and a bladder). Mexico and Egypt rank second and third, with 500,000 tones and 250,000 tonnes of imported by-products, respectively.</p> <p>“This year, China has become the major destination for Cherkizovo by-products: by the end of 2019, the Group's exports of chicken feet, a favored local beer snack, may reach some 8,000 tonnes. This is a delicacy the Chinese cook in many different ways – deep fry in a wok, stew, smoke, or boil,” says Andrey Dalnov, Cherkizovo Group’s Chief Analyst.</p> <p><br />If China allows Russian pork into its market, Cherkizovo will also be able to export pig's ears and trotters, which will find their way into local cuisine, according to a press release from the company. For example, pig’s ears are boiled with sugar, soy sauce and spices (black and chili peppers, ginger), anise and spring onions, and served in slices. Similarly, trotters are braised in soy sauce, spices, and wine. Still, Russa is one of the countries that is fighting ASF for more than a decade and recent outbreaks have been reported in the last couple of months.</p> <p>The least exotic ingredient to Russian foodies will probably be beef liver popular in Egypt. There you will often find it served in pitas from multiple street vendors. Cut in small pieces, the liver is fried and mixed with garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and other spices. </p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-11-05 11:06:59 | 2025-08-02 07:47:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 120 | Meat processing equipment market expected to reach $4.59 billion by 2022 | The meat processing equipment market has been estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.03% between 2016 and 2020, reaching 14.59 billion dollars by 2020 in terms of projected value, according to the "Meat Processing Equipment Market by Type (Cutting, Blending, Tenderizing, Filling, Dicing, Grinding, Smoking), Meat Type (Beef, Pork, Mutton), and Product Type (Fresh Processed, Raw Cooked, Precooked, Raw Fermented, Cured) - Global Forecast to 2022" report published by Research and Markets. | <p> </p> <p>The increase in demand for processed meat and meat products and new safety regulations has led to a growing demand for more sophisticated equipment.</p> <p>The main areas spotted by the leading producers of meat processing equipment are, the report states, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World region (RoW), with markets that have a high growth potential. In addition, untapped regions are also promising for the main players in the sector, these markets offering new growth opportunities for them.</p> <p>"China and Brazil are expected to lead the market for meat processing equipment in the Asia-Pacific and Argentina and South Africa in Rest of the World region for the next five years, as a result of the acquisitions and establishments of meat processing manufacturers, to cater to the needs of the food processing industry. The U.S. meat processing equipment market not only dominates North America but also the global market."</p> <p>The report also shows that the increasing cost of raw materials and logistics will be the main restrain in the growth of the meat processing equipment market.</p> <p>Furthermore, the experts from Research and Markets saw an increase trend towards the usage of smoking equipment, because it helps improve the flavor and longevity of meat producs such as smoking meats, smoking sausages, and smoked meat. The meat processing equipment market is thus led by the smoking equipment segment, followed by filling equipment and tenderizing equipment segment.</p> <p>The reports also estimates that the processed beef segment will be the fastest growing segment during the 2016-2020 period. "Due to the rising awareness towards healthiness of eating beef and nutritional benefits of beef consumption, companies are focusing on developing and marketing ready-to-eat beef products that meet consumer nutrition, taste, and food safety needs and thus drives the market for meat processing equipment industry. "</p> <p>Key participants in the supply chain of the meat processing equipment market are meat processing equipment manufacturers, raw material manufacturers for meat processing equipment and distributors & retailers. The report is focused mainly on the following key players: GEA Group AG (Germany), JBT Corporation (US), Key Technology Inc. (US), Heat and Control, Inc. (US), and Marel (Iceland), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US), and The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (US). </p> | 1 | Technology | 2017-08-31 10:21:28 | 2025-08-02 07:48:25 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 752 | Sheep and goat exports from EU to decrease slightly | The latest Agricultural outlook for EU mentions a fierce competition from New Zealand and Australia on Hong Kong and Middle East markets. | <p>The EU sheep and goat flock is expected to grow in the following years following a trend started in 2015, as mentioned in the latest EU Agricultural Outlook. Despite widely diverging developments in the region, the head numbers are expected to slightly increase in the following years. Taking into account the price pressure at world level from New Zealand and Australia in the coming years and the slight increase in domestic demand, EU production is expected to stabilise at around 1 million tonnes.<br />Last year, EU exports of both meat and live animals continued to rise, although exported quantities were relatively low. Frozen meat exports went mainly to Hong Kong, while live animals were exported to Libya, Jordan, Israel and Lebanon.<br />Until 2030, EU total exports of sheep and goat are expected to go down slightly to around 50 000 tonnes, limited to existing destinations in the Mediterranean region as the competition for Hong Kong's market is likely to be won by New Zealand and Australia.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: Pixabay</em>)</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-02-11 08:00:02 | 2025-08-02 07:48:25 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 314 | Hong Kong bans poultry imports from the Netherlands | The Hong Kong authorities have announced a temporary ban on poultry imports from the Province of Zeeland in the Netherlands due to an avian influenza outbreak that took place in this area. | <p> </p> <p>The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department from Hong Kong imposed the temporary ban after receiving a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of low pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza in the Province of Zeeland.</p> <p>The CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the province with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.</p> <p>A CFS spokesman said that in the first six months of this year, Hong Kong imported about 2,500 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and 1 million poultry eggs from the Netherlands.</p> <p>"The CFS has contacted the Dutch authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE on avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.</p> <p>Photo Source: Flickr/ gina pina</p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-10-19 07:03:45 | 2025-08-02 07:51:33 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7576 | INTERPORC prepares to attend WOFEX Philippines | The Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC) will be present at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) in Manila, Philippines, from 31 July to 3 August. | <p>This event is the most important international fair for the agribusiness and food industry in the country.</p> <p>INTERPORC has a 90m2 space where the companies Grupo Jorge, Patel + ICP, Faccsa-Prolongo, Fribin and Crujiente y Dorado SL (Tabladillo) will be present. All of them will be carrying out extensive commercial work.<br />Specifically, on the second day of the fair, a meeting between Spanish exporters and Filipino importers will take place, organised by the Inter-professional, at the Gallery by Chele restaurant, run by Chele González, considered one of the 50 best chefs in Asia and who has the ICEX 'Restaurants from Spain' seal in one of his establishments.</p> <p>In addition, in order to stimulate activity on the stand itself and promote Spanish white pork, INTERPORC will develop several gastronomic activities every day. On the one hand, chef Carlos Villaflor, from the Gallery by Chele restaurant, will be holding three showcooking sessions every day so that visitors to the fair can taste recipes using Spanish white pork. Moreover, Abraham Cambres, winner of the III INTERPORC Spain International Ham Carvers Competition 2017, will offer several ham slicing demonstrations and tastings.</p> <p>These initiatives reflect INTERPORC’s commitment to promote the excellence of Spanish white pork and strengthen its presence in the Philippine’s market. In 2023, the Philippines imported 592,800 tonnes of pork and pork products, valued at 765.62 million euros.</p> <p>Spain was the main supplier to this market, with 144,891 tonnes worth 271.56 million euros, representing 24.4% of the country's total pork imports.</p> <p> </p> <h2><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Captura.jpg?1721648889147" alt="Captura" width="259" height="251" /></h2> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-22 10:33:49 | 2025-08-02 07:51:40 | 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 & 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> | 1 | Industry | 2021-03-08 11:05:34 | 2025-08-02 07:51:48 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4677 | NZ red meat exports reach $1 billion in March | It is the second time when the industry breaks the barrier of NZ $1 billion (US $750 million). | <p>In March, New Zealand's red meat exports surpassed the ceiling of $1 billion (US $750 million) for the second time in the history (the previous record was reported in March 2020), according to data released by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). "The first time our monthly exports hit the billion-dollar mark was in March 2020 at the start of the global pandemic. The March 2021 month’s $1.04b export earnings confirm the strong global demand for safe, quality red meat. It also suggests that some of the initial COVID-19-related disruptions are starting to resolve as countries get on top of the virus," commented MIA Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva, quoted by the Rural News Group magazine.<br />China was the major destination for New Zealand red meat in March, taking 45% of total exports, up 35% than the same period last year. New Zealand sheepmeat exports to China also increased to a record monthly volume of 36,434 tonnes.<br />New Zealand's red meat exports for the first quarter of 2021 totaled 2.7 billion in local currency (US $1.9 billion), despite some significant logistical and other ongoing global challenges. For the last 12 months, red meat exports to China have remained steady, while the US market has increased demand by 8%.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-05-11 10:29:29 | 2025-08-02 07:52:23 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5479 | Polish pig breeders urge Government to delay EU Directive | In the light of the introduced regulations, each farm with more than 150 kept large animals will be classified as "agro-industrial installations", which will affect the already high costs of breeding. | <p>Food security may be at risk in Poland and the rest of the EU member states as a revised EU Directive on industrial emissions may eliminate small players from the market in the near future. Last week, industry body PolPig, together with other members of the #HodowcyRazem (#BreederTogether) initiative, sent a letter to Prime Minister Henryk Kowalczyk, in which he called for actions to amend the provisions of the European Commission Directive on industrial emissions. In the light of the introduced regulations, each farm with more than 150 kept large animals will be classified as "agro-industrial installations", which will affect the already high costs of breeding. "Bearing in mind the threat to the food security of Poland and Europe, we should focus on the development of the livestock sector, and not hinder its functioning!," PolPig representatives said in a press release.<br />In April, the European Commission published a revision of the 2010 Industrial Emissions Directive, which in the past only covered the largest EU livestock farms. It has now been proposed to increase the number of cattle, pig and poultry farms to be covered by the directive's requirements by a factor of 10. According to the proposal of the European Commission, family farms keeping more than 150 livestock units (LU) will be considered as "agro-industrial installations".<br />"Such a solution will cause a further increase in production costs, which are already at a very high level. Family livestock farms maintaining more than 150 LU will be forced, inter alia, to apply costly emission protocols developed mainly for large enterprises, and to comply with additional environmental requirements. Apart from the increase in costs, all farms above the proposed level will be deprived of welfare aid.<br />In the current geopolitical situation, food security, both in Poland and the European Union, is at risk, so we should strive for agricultural production to develop, and not create a law that introduces restrictions and raises costs.<br />Breeders' organizations of the #HodowcyRazem initiative declare their readiness to cooperate with administrative authorities in the field of this directive. At the same time, we want to emphasize the fact that all Copa-Cogeca organizations also see the enormous threat that the proposed amendments to the directive may pose," it was said in an open letter sent to the Polish Prime Minister Henryk Kowalczyk.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-05-18 13:04:21 | 2025-08-02 07:53:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6205 | Dr. Frank Hiller to become the new CEO of Big Dutchman | After 31 years as CEO, Bernd Meerpohl decided together with the Supervisory Board and the family shareholders of Big Dutchman that the time is right for a change in top management of the Big Dutchman group. Dr. Frank Hiller will bring new and external stimuli to complement the stable and proven management team. With Bernd Meerpohl taking over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, not only will this position in itself be secured, but Big Dutchman will visibly remain a family enterprise. | <p>"In the past decades, Bernd Meerpohl has shaped the development of Big Dutchman and set the course for the group’s future. He always had all stakeholders in mind and was incredibly committed and dedicated to advancing the family business. The Supervisory Board and the family shareholders want to thank Bernd for all the time and effort he invested in the company and the staff to make Big Dutchman the world leader in livestock farming technology. We are very happy that Bernd will continue to share his knowledge and remain responsible for the company as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, starting 1 January 2024 after a short hiatus. The outlook for our industry is complex, but promising. Against this backdrop, we have found an experienced and competent CEO in Dr.-Ing. Frank Hiller. He will successfully lead our globally active company in the next phase," says Jürgen Steinemann, current Chairman of the Supervisory Board.</p> <p>Bernd Meerpohl explains: "Taking over my father’s responsibility as CEO 31 years ago was an honour, as was advancing the company for the benefit of our customers all over the world and for the benefit of our staff and their families. The Meerpohl family, my closest colleagues, the Supervisory Board and I believe that someone new should now take over the operational business of Big Dutchman to integrate new stimuli from the outside. Dr. Hiller’s grounded approach fits us very well. With his doctor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, he brings along a more than solid foundation. In the course of his career, which included positions with some of the leaders of the mechanical engineering industry, for example Meiller, Leoni and, most recently, as CEO of Deutz AG, Dr. Hiller has gained extensive knowledge and proved that he is a team player who is very capable of leading an international company. I would like to thank Jürgen Steinemann, the Chairman of our Supervisory Board, for actively accompanying me personally as well as Big Dutchman in general these past years. I am very pleased that he will remain part of the Supervisory Board as deputy chairman. Personally, I will continue to support the company in my new position, as much as I can and in close cooperation with Dr. Hiller."</p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr. Frank Hiller adds: "Bernd Meerpohl is a remarkable entrepreneur who has invested much energy and spirit to position Big Dutchman as the international, innovative market leader of an industry that sees its duty in helping to guarantee that the world’s population can be fed. I am looking forward to succeeding him as CEO and securing and advancing the market position of Big Dutchman, together with the Board of Management and all employees, and of course in close cooperation with Mr. Meerpohl as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board."</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-03 00:10:27 | 2025-08-02 07:54:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4938 | EU sheepmeat market is down | Imports have decreased and production is falling. | <p> </p> <p>EU sheepmeat production during the first six months of 2021 totalled 200,000 tonnes, down 11,000 tonnes on the year, according to Eurostat data. The three largest producers are Spain, France and Ireland and combined account for nearly two-thirds of production.<br />Imports into the bloc have noticeably decreased this year – down 13,000 tonnes to 43,700 tonnes in the first five months of 2021. The UK, New Zealand and Australia have historically been the largest suppliers. There are several contributing factors to the decline. Firstly, foodservice has largely been closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, and it is often the destination for imported sheep meat. There is also more trade friction between the UK and EU since the end of the transition period in January 2021. In addition, freight costs have increased globally, which is likely to have hampered the competitiveness of New Zealand and Australian sheep meat on the European market.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-09-09 12:12:35 | 2025-08-02 07:54:24 | Details Edit Delete |
