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8800	Brazil hosts technical seminar in Mexico on food security and international trade in animal protein	The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), will promote on August 28th, in Mexico City, the second edition of the INTERNATIONAL ROAD SHOW “No Borders for Food: Partnerships for Food Security”.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">The initiative aims to expand technical and institutional dialogue with health authorities and importers on the role of World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) standards in building more predictable, safe, and evidence-based international trade.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The seminar, titled "Mexico-Brazil: Animal Protein – WHO-Based Decisions for Food Security," will take place within the context of the Brazilian presidential mission to Mexico City. Participation is expected from Brazilian and Mexican authorities, including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), ApexBrasil, the Brazilian Embassy in Mexico, the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), and local associations of food importers and processors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This will be the second edition of the Road Show, which began in the Philippines on August 8th to great success. The inaugural event was attended by the Brazilian Ambassador to Manila, Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura, Agricultural Attaché Virginia Carpi, representatives of the Philippine Department of Agriculture, and business leaders from the meat sector, in a clear demonstration of support for the WHO principles as a technical basis for trade health decisions.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Mexico is a strategic market and a long-standing partner of the Brazilian animal protein chain. By promoting this seminar as part of the presidential mission, we reinforce Brazil's commitment to trade based on science, transparency, and technical dialogue. We are building institutional bridges that ensure predictability and food security for both sides," emphasizes ABPA president Ricardo Santin.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Among the main destinations for Brazilian animal protein, Mexico was the 9th largest destination for Brazilian chicken exports, with 191,400 tons shipped in 2024, generating revenue of US$403.2 million. Furthermore, there is growing demand for expanded exports of pork, eggs, and poultry genetic material to the country. ABPA's initiative seeks to strengthen regulatory and institutional cooperation between the two countries, promoting mutual understanding on modern health practices such as regionalization and proportionality.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">ROAD SHOW 2025 also plans new editions in other priority markets, such as China, the European Union, South Africa, Chile, Malaysia, Peru, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. The aim is to bring together authorities, technicians, and importers to build consensus around the WHO guidelines, promoting market access based on legitimate, internationally recognized criteria.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The seminar in Mexico will be promoted by the sector brands Brazilian Chicken, Brazilian Pork, Brazilian Egg, Brazilian Breeders and Brazilian Duck, with the institutional support of the Federal Government of Brazil.</p>	1		Events	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-26 00:05:45	2025-11-13 15:21:04	Details Edit Delete
8799	The pigs flock to Danish Crown	The combination of targeted efforts and competitive settlement has now secured Danish Crown over one million extra pigs in the coming year. Therefore, the group is now effectively creating a waiting list and closing new agreements on growth supplements, among other things.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">It has been less than six months since Danish Crown presented five initiatives that were to ensure the group had more pigs for slaughter in the 2025/26 financial year. This has been successful, so the group expects to be able to slaughter what corresponds to 9.4 million pigs on an annual basis during the coming year. Therefore, Danish Crown's board of directors has decided that both existing and new suppliers must now have the green light from Danish Crown Ejerservice before they can expect to have additional pigs slaughtered.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It has been fantastic to see the interest that has been shown in helping to turn the tide at Danish Crown. Many farmers were naturally a little skeptical, but since we raised our settlement price for farmers' pigs to a competitive level at the beginning of May, something has really happened. We are now in a situation where we are so close to full capacity utilization that we need to manage agreements for extra pigs very tightly", says Niels Ulrich Duedahl, Group CEO at Danish Crown. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Specifically, Danish Crown is now activating the so-called stability mask in an upward direction. This means that suppliers can no longer increase their A-quantity - i.e. how many pigs they commit to delivering in the coming year - without approval from Danish Crown's Owner Service. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In our industry, we are constantly focused on ensuring the best possible utilization of capacity at the slaughterhouses. We now appear to be able to do this for a large part of the coming financial year, and we have therefore asked the board to give us the necessary tools to manage the influx of extra pigs", explains Niels Ulrich Duedahl. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>One million extra pigs in three months</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Overall, Danish Crown's suppliers have committed to delivering over one million extra pigs over the past three months compared to what the group expected in early summer. They come from both existing and new suppliers, and the agreements range widely. They range from an agreement to deliver a few thousand extra pigs as an existing supplier, to entering as a new supplier with a six-figure number of pigs. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have sought out every opportunity to make agreements for extra pigs, and our consultants have been really busy and have been meeting at all hours of the day. I have to admit that for a while we felt like we were sitting with the famous ketchup bottle in our hands, but then we got the first agreements in place, and the last two months things have been going really well", says Søren Tinggaard, director of Danish Crown's Owner Service. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Young farmers continue to have opportunities</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The many extra pigs mean that from September 1st it will no longer be possible to enter into agreements on growth supplements and delivery of heavy pigs, while the opportunities to obtain a guarantee of contribution margin and subsidies for renting stables are limited to new, young unit owners. Conversely, the supply of pigs on contract and for establishment bonuses for newly started suppliers are still open, but all agreements are now only entered into on the condition that there is capacity to take in new or extra pigs.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have chosen to maintain the initiatives that can support start-ups and young farmers, because we see a wave of generational changes in the coming decade. Therefore, we would like to support those who want to become suppliers to Danish Crown. We are also maintaining the possibilities of delivering pigs on contract, even though this is not relevant in the short term, because it may open up some opportunities to receive pigs from those who do not want to become shareholders in Danish Crown", says Søren Tinggaard. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Closer collaboration with suppliers</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The stability mask is locked in an upward direction and Danish Crown will thus have activated the so-called stability mask both upwards and downwards. This means that the group's unit owners must give 12 months' notice if they wish to increase or decrease their annual delivery of pigs.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"I see the step we are taking now as the first step towards a model where we work much more closely with our suppliers to ensure optimal utilization of our slaughterhouses in order to thereby ensure continuous competitive settlement for their pigs. We are currently discussing how best to do this, and it is fantastic that we are now having this conversation based on a great interest in supplying to Danish Crown", says Niels Ulrich Duedahl.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Danish Crown has a total capacity to slaughter 9.4 million pigs per year. </p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-25 00:10:07	2025-11-13 17:02:13	Details Edit Delete
8798	China suspends Argentine poultry imports	China has suspended imports for Argentine poultry products from August 20, just five months after lifting a two-year ban, informs Reuters. The notice of suspension, which was posted on a customs website, did not state a reason for the move or how long the suspension might stay in place.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Beijing has also banned on poultry and related imports from its largest supplier, Brazil, since May and on imports from Spain this month, with authorities noting bird flu outbreaks in both countries.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The two-year ban on Argentine poultry followed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the country's commercial poultry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This decision may help support the prices of some poultry products as China has restricted imports from some major suppliers", said Pan Chenjun, a senior animal protein analyst at Rabobank in Hong Kong.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"However, its overall impact (on prices) is likely limited due to China's current surplus of poultry meat and the industry's ongoing financial struggles".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China mainly imports poultry products such as chicken feet, chicken wings, and bone-in chicken pieces.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China's poultry meat imports from January to July totalled 226,013 metric tons, down 2% compared to the same period last year, customs data shows.</p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-25 00:05:03	2025-11-13 13:58:15	Details Edit Delete
8797	AHDB: Global pig meat supply is forecast to increase to 130 million tonnes by 2034	The global supply of pig meat is projected to rise steadily in the next decade. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 (produced jointly by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD - and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation - FAO), global pig meat supply is forecast to grow from 124 million tonnes (Mt) carcase weight equivalent (cwe) in the base period (2022-2024) to 130 Mt cwe by 2034. This is equivalent to an annual growth rate of 0.4%.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Over the next decade, global meat production is forecast to rise by 13% to 406 Mt cwe, and pig meat will account for around 13% of the total increase by 2034.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Developing countries fuelling growth</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>Asia</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The OECD-FAO outlook highlights that meat production in Asia will contribute 55% of the total global growth. Most of the projected growth in pig meat production will occur in the developing regions with Asia a major contributor to the increase. According to OECD, Southeast Asia is expected to see rapid growth in countries such as Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. It is assumed that recovery from ASF will occur across the region during the first half of the Outlook projection period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Vietnam’s recovery from the overwhelming ASF outbreak in 2018 will support growth of 2.8% per annum (p.a.) in the next decade. The industry is moving away from small-scale holdings to larger-scale units with an emphasis on bio security.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Philippines is another major market, where production will witness strong growth (3.8%) over the next decade. Growing demand in the domestic market  will drive production growth. However, ASF remains a challenge for the sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Indonesia and Thailand are expected to see production increase by 2.8% and 1.1% p.a. respectively over the next decade.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Meanwhile China, which is the world’s largest consumer of pig meat, is forecast to see pig meat production remain stable at current volumes. A stagnating economy and market consolidation is weighing on industry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>Latin America</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Latin America contributes 15% of global livestock production. The OED-FAO outlook predicts growth of 1.3% p.a. in pig meat production by 2034, contributing 20% of the regions additional total meat produced in the next decade. A relative decline in feed prices in the medium-term is expected to incentivise expansion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All countries in the region are forecast positive growth during the period. Brazil, the largest producer of pig meat in the region, is anticipated to grow 0.7% by 2034, with lower feed and labour costs keeping Brazilian pig meat competitive on the global market.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">OECD members show marginal growth</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>Europe</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Overall. developed regions are likely to witness marginal growth of 0.1% in pig meat production. However, the European Union it is expected to decline by 0.3% p.a. over the next decade. Fewer breeding sows, outbreak of disease, environmental regulation and changing diets pose a threat to production growth.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Meanwhile, the UK is forecast to see a production growth of 0.4% by 2034. Higher carcase weights and positive farm margin incentivising further investment are the main factors driving production. However, it is underpinned by challenges such as labour shortages.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>North America</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The intensive nature of production systems in North America means the region supplies 13% of the global value of livestock production. However, feed is a major cost driver and higher pricing for raw materials over recent years has pressured profitability, but productivity gains are outpacing inventory expansion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">OECD-FAO forecasts growth in pig meat of just 0.3% and 0.4% respectively in the US and Canada over the next decade with trade surplus easing by the same amount. Uncertainties caused by increased tariff rates will likely negatively influence trade flows and may impact production confidence.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Challenges and uncertainties for global pig meat supply</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li><strong>Disease outbreak</strong> in the global market is one of the major challenges putting production at risk. Recently we have seen the spread of ASF, FMD and PRRS. This puts pressure on domestic production in infected regions and limits trade. No cases have been reported in the UK, although they remain a significant risk to our industry and highlight the importance of good biosecurity.</li> <li><strong>Climate change</strong> and extreme weather conditions are also a matter of concern for livestock producers. Adverse weather conditions reduce the quality and availability of feed and water, as well as negatively impacting on animal productivity.</li> <li><strong>Sustainability and environmental regulations</strong> aimed at reducing GHG emissions and movement towards net zero targets are likely to limit the number of producer holdings in developed regions and increase the cost of production.</li> <li><strong>Price volatility of key inputs</strong> such as feed, labour and interest rates are likely to increase with market pressure and geopolitical tensions. Feed costs account for 60-70% of the total cost of pig meat production in the UK.</li> <li><strong>Labour shortages</strong> remain a matter of concern for the sector. Brexit and Covid-19 exacerbated shortages on farm and within processing. We saw large numbers of pigs backed up on farm as a result of reduced capacity and have subsequently seen the cost of hiring and retaining staff increase significantly.</li> <li><strong>Geopolitics</strong> impacts trade around the world which can distort market supplies. Physical conflict causes timely diversions to trade routes, such as the bypassing of the Suez Canal. Likewise trade policy changes, such as tariffs impact trade flows. The ongoing Trump tariffs have resulted in less US product being traded with key global markets, such as China, due to unfavourable pricing.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Opportunities for the UK</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024 the UK was 59% self-sufficient in pig meat production, resulting in a reliance on imported product to meet demand requirements. However, the UK also exports a significant amount of pig meat to the global market, with exports making up approximately 16% of production volume in 2024. With <strong>growing demand in the global market</strong>, there is potential to for the UK to further increase export opportunities. Emphasis should be given towards Asia and Latin America, where growth is forecasted in both the population and per capita consumption.</p>	1		Retail	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-24 00:10:23	2025-11-13 17:13:54	Details Edit Delete
8796	Brazil is expected to record positive performances in animal protein production and exports	Brazil's poultry and swine industries are expected to record positive performance in production, exports, and consumption, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).	<p style="font-weight: 400;">In a semester marked by overcoming the greatest sectoral challenge ever imposed on proteins - the identification of a specific health situation of a global disease, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – projections indicate the sectoral outlook for a return to normality, according to ABPA president Ricardo Santin.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have positive expectations for the end of this year, even given the significant challenges facing the poultry production sector. The global market remains highly demanding for proteins. The same is true in our domestic market, with projected high consumption of all three proteins", Santin assesses.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EGGS</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to ABPA projections, Brazilian egg production is expected to reach 62 billion units in 2025, 7.5% higher than the 57.683 billion units recorded in 2024. Further expansion is expected in 2026, with production reaching 65 billion units, a 4.8% increase over the previous year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The sector's exports are expected to reach up to 40,000 tons in 2025, representing a 116.6% increase compared to the 18,469 tons shipped in 2024. For 2026, further advances are expected, with up to 45,000 tons exported, 12.5% more than the volume forecast for this year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Per capita consumption is expected to increase from 269 units per inhabitant in 2024 to 288 units in 2025 (+7.1%) and 306 units in 2026 (+6.3% over the previous year).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Strong consumption will position Brazil, for the first time, among the 10 largest per capita egg consumers on the planet by the end of 2025. The projected strong growth in consumption is expected to continue in 2026, expanding the protein's presence as a cornerstone of the country's food security. Internationally, companies are still evaluating the effects of the Tariff on exports, but with the expectation of the reopening of markets that are highly demanding of Brazilian protein, such as Chile, they maintain expectations of record exports this year", assesses ABPA president Ricardo Santin.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>CHICKEN MEAT</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Brazilian chicken meat production is expected to total 15.400 million tons in 2025, a figure up to 30% higher than the total of 14.972 million tons produced in 2024. For 2026, growth is expected, with up to 15.700 million tons, an increase of 2%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports are expected to remain at stable levels, with a small drop of up to 2%, projecting up to 5.200 million tons exported in 2025 (compared to 5.295 million in 2024) and up to 5.500 million in 2026, a growth of 5.8% over the previous year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the domestic market, chicken meat availability could reach 10.2 billion tons in 2025, compared to 9.678 million tons in 2024, a 5.4% increase. Volume is expected to remain stable in 2026.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As a result, per capita protein consumption is expected to rise from 45.5 kg per inhabitant in 2024 to 47.8 kg in 2025 (+5.1%), remaining at the same level in 2026.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The year was marked by overcoming the biggest crisis in the history of the poultry sector, with the identification of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on a commercial farm. The situation was isolated and has already been overcome, and most of the temporarily suspended markets have already reestablished exports. Negotiations continue, and with this, we hope to maintain the positive export performance close to that achieved in 2024. On the other hand, production remains strong thanks to a demanding domestic market, with per capita consumption returning to historical levels of around 47 kilograms", analyzes Santin.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PORK</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For pork,  national production is estimated to reach 5.420 million tons in 2025, a 2.2% increase compared to the 5.305 million tons recorded in 2024. A further increase is expected for 2026, with production estimated at 5.550 million tons, a 2.4% increase over the previous year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports are also expected to remain on an upward trajectory. The sector projects exports of up to 1.450 million tons in 2025, a volume 7.2% higher than the 1.353 million tons shipped in 2024. By 2026, the figure could reach 1.550 million tons, a further increase of 7.0%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Domestic protein availability is expected to remain stable, with approximately 4 million tons projected for the next two years. Similarly, per capita consumption is expected to stabilize at 18.8 kilograms per inhabitant in 2026, compared to 18.7 kilograms projected for 2025 and 18.6 kilograms recorded in 2024.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Brazil's pig industry is expected to reach new levels of production, consumption, and exports in 2025, all at record levels. In this scenario, the reconfiguration of the Brazilian export market, with the leadership of the Philippines and the rise of Mexico, Singapore, and South American nations, should strengthen Brazil's position in the global rankings", adds Santin.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-24 00:05:24	2025-11-13 17:01:20	Details Edit Delete
8795	A changing population: creating new red meat opportunities	Australia’s evolving population is creating fresh opportunities for red meat. NielsenIQ (NIQ) household spend data showed that Northeast and Southeast Asian-background households spend up to 19% more than the average Australian household on fresh meat1, but spend less than average in red meat purchases.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">To increase red meat purchases for these population groups, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has undertaken research into Chinese Australian consumers – working across butchers, foodservice operators and households. Findings have been used to shape targeted activities, including culturally relevant recipe content, promotions and collaborations with Chinese social media influencers and restaurants.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We saw a clear opportunity through NIQ data. Chinese households were among the highest spenders in the fresh meat category, but this wasn’t translating into red meat volume or value”, said MLA Brand Manager - Lamb Derek Lau.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“By partnering with Chinese foodservice operators and butchers, we ran targeted test activations promoting Australian beef and lamb.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“The results showed measurable lifts in dish orders and product sold, along with valuable insights that are now informing our broader culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumer strategy”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These initiatives aim to increase familiarity, relevance and occasion-based use of red meat among CALD consumers, ensuring red meat remains a meaningful part of Australia’s evolving food culture.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Demographics shifting fast</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Migration is a key driver of population growth, with India, China and Nepal among the fastest-growing source countries. As of June 2024, 31.5% of Australians were born overseas and almost half have at least one parent born overseas<sup>2</sup>. By 2030, people of Asian<sup>3</sup> ethnicities are projected to represent 20% of the Australian population<sup>2</sup>.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">First generation migrants often consume less red meat, reflecting traditional diets from their country of origin. Over time, food habits shift, but core preferences and cultural connections around meals remain strong<sup>4</sup>. Understanding these nuances is essential to increasing demand among new Australians.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Urban, younger and eating differences</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to cultural shifts, lifestyle and generational trends are influencing how Australians consume red meat. These shifts include:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>younger Australians (under 45 years) are heavier consumers of chicken and pork - shaped by price, convenience and global food trends. Many also have less confidence cooking red meat, preferring faster, easier meals.</li> <li>older Australians (55+ years) remain loyal red meat consumers but are gradually reducing their volume and frequency because of evolving health priorities.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Urbanisation is accelerating these changes in household structures and daily routines. In 2024, 87% of Australians lived in urban areas<sup>5</sup>, where smaller households and fast-paced lifestyles drive more convenience-driven and health-conscious food choices.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Relevance through adapting</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While meat consumption per capita overall is in gradual decline, Australia remains one of the world’s top-consuming nations. Growth will depend on connecting with a broader, more diverse and younger consumer base.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As Australian households continue to evolve, the red meat industry will need to adapt alongside them. From convenience-focused millennials to culturally rich migrant communities, ensuring red meat remains relevant means embracing flexibility, inclusivity and new food narratives.</p>	1		Retail	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-23 00:10:40	2025-11-13 09:52:48	Details Edit Delete
8794	U.S. meat exporters connect with buyers from across Latin America	USMEF conducted another highly successful Latin American Product Showcase, connecting U.S. red meat exporters with dozens of prospective buyers from Central and South America.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Held July 30-31 in Guatemala City, the 13th edition of the showcase featured 67 exhibitors and representatives from more than 80 USMEF member companies. With prospective buyers participating from 18 countries, total participants exceeded 500.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Buyers from 18 countries throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean met with representatives from more than 80 USMEF member companies at the 13th edition of the USMEF Latin American Product Showcase in Guatemala City.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Through funding support from USDA, the National Pork Board, the Beef Checkoff Program, the Nebraska Beef Council and the Indiana Soy Alliance, USMEF’s Latin American Product Showcase has developed into a must-do event for a wide range of U.S. exporters and buyers from throughout the region. Attending for the first time, USMEF Chair Steve Hanson, a rancher, cattle feeder and grain farmer from southwestern Nebraska, said the showcase is a great example of the U.S. red meat industry’s effort to attract new customers and further develop emerging markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> “There are buyers here who want the top of the line, then we have people maybe wanting that mid cut, and there is also a lot of demand for cuts we don't use in the United States”, Hanson said. “That adds value, and as a U.S. cattleman I see it as a win-win situation”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> These sentiments were echoed by Kevin Rasmussen, an Iowa pork producer who serves on the National Pork Board. He also appreciated the opportunity to personally connect with international customers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“A cool thing about Central America is they love some of the pork cuts that we don't consume a lot of in the in the U.S., like the loin”, Rasmussen said. “They're a huge fan of the pork loin. They say it's very versatile in their cooking experience, and they enjoy it a lot. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to come to event like this and promote our product – talk to the buyers who are here, and ask them, ‘what do you want to know from a producer from north-central Iowa?’”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Whether they were veterans of many USMEF product showcases or first-time participants, importers found the event very productive. Juan Jose Trujillo is CEO of Frestolu, based in Medellin, Colombia. He attended the showcase for the first time in an effort to expand the scope of his processing business.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We are a processing company, doing mainly shrimp, and we're looking for another protein”, Trujillo explained. “So that's why we are here, trying to understand more about beef and pork, so we can start selling these two proteins in Colombia”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> Trujillo said he sees the most immediate opportunity in U.S. pork ribs and pork variety meat items.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> “Lungs, facemasks, ears, and also ribs”, he said. “There is a lot of rib consumption in our area, so we will start with those products”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> Alejandro Martinez, owner of Medellin-based importing company Inversiones Proteam, regularly returns to the USMEF product showcase because it continues to deliver value for his business.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Alfonso Terrazas (right), director of international sales for Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, meets with prospective buyers at the USMEF Latin American Product Showcase.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“This is my fifth [USMEF] show, and I think it's the best one so far for me”, Martinez said. “It's a very good opportunity to see all the providers and suppliers in one place”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> Martinez also enjoyed the opportunity to gather information and ideas from the wide range of buyers attending the showcase.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“I was talking to some people from Honduras and Guatemala, and they import basically the same products as my business”, he said. “But they do different things, serve different types of customers, and they process the items differently. So yes, it's good to take some of these ideas and think about how I can implement them in Colombia”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USMEF’s Gerardo Rodriguez guides U.S. ag industry leaders through a wet market as part of a comprehensive tour of Guatemala City’s retail sector, where they saw how U.S. red meat is merchandised in this rapidly growing market.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">U.S. ag industry leaders participating in the showcase also took part in a retail tour, visiting a range of local outlets offering U.S. pork and beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> Nebraska Beef Council member Mark Goes, who raises purebred cattle in southeastern Nebraska, appreciated the opportunity to see how U.S. red meat is merchandised in Guatemala City. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> “We were able to visit four tiers of marketing yesterday, starting with a wet market,” he said.  “Then we moved up three levels, touring a local grocery store, then a Walmart type of market, then a premium market. As we moved on up to the upper levels, we saw those premium cuts of beef, with U.S. Choice and Prime in great demand. Select, not so much, because they're able to get that type of product locally”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> “When we look at what's in the meat case at Walmart and some of those higher end grocery stores in Guatemala, U.S. pork cuts are very competitive,” Rasmussen added. “In that meat case, our product looks really good. The consumer in Central America is really keyed in on the quality of the product and willing to pay for quality”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The event also had an important educational aspect, with USMEF Director of Trade Analysis Jessica Spreitzer presenting a comprehensive outlook for U.S. red meat production, consumption and trade. Paulo de Leon, executive director of CABI Economics, gave attendees an economic outlook for the Latin American region. Erick Sosa, Guatemala manager for Microsoft Americas, offered insights on how participants can use artificial intelligence in their business operations.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-23 00:05:18	2025-11-13 15:36:33	Details Edit Delete
8793	INTERPORC receives the Spanish Food Award 2025 for giving voice to the generational change	The Interprofessional Agri-Food Organization for White Pigs ( INTERPORC ) has been awarded the “ Spanish Food Award 2025,” granted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. This award recognizes the promotional work and the value placed on the Spanish pig sector through the documentary film “The Year of the Relief”.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">This recognition represents a milestone for the entire Spanish white pig sector, which brings together thousands of professionals around a common goal: producing quality food under the highest standards of sustainability, animal welfare, food safety, and commitment to the rural environment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Premiering in late 2024, <em>"</em>The Year of the Relief" brings a close and moving look at one of the most important moments in farming: the generational change on pig farms. Through real-life accounts, the film reflects the feelings of fathers and mothers who pass on to their children not only a profession, but also a legacy of hard work, responsibility, and love for the land.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The young protagonists are taking up that mantle and transforming it into a commitment to innovation and sustainability, keeping the pulse of the rural environment alive and ensuring the future of a key activity for society.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond institutional recognition, this award is a tribute to the farming families who, generation after generation, have made pork a driving force of life, employment, and future for our people. It confirms that behind every product are people who work silently with effort and dedication, building a strong and committed sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">INTERPORC's general manager, Alberto Herranz, expressed his deep gratitude: "This award is the fruit of the collective effort of a sector that believes in the future, that defends the rural environment, and that works passionately to offer the best to society. Behind every piece of pork, there are families that deserve to be recognized and valued, because they are the ones who make the excellence of Spanish pork possible".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Engine of the future and international projection</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The “Spanish Food Award 2025” also recognizes the contribution of white pigs to the economy, employment, the retention of population in rural areas, and the international projection of the Spain brand.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>"</em>The Year of the Change<em>"</em> has proven to be an essential tool for bringing the reality of livestock farming closer to society, impacting both rural and urban areas and demonstrating that generational change is, at the same time, a story of family, roots, and a shared future.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-22 00:30:43	2025-11-13 04:39:58	Details Edit Delete
8792	Record for Norwegian seafood exports in July	Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.9 billion in July. This is an increase of NOK 1.1 billion, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">"Seafood exports have had a historically strong July in terms of value. This is primarily due to high salmon volumes and impressive value growth to China," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Approaching NOK 100 billion in export value</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">So far this year, Norway has exported seafood worth NOK 99 billion. This is exactly the same value as in the whole of 2018.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Despite the fact that world trade is experiencing demanding times and competition in the market is tough, seafood from Norway has a strong global position. This is also true in the middle of summer," says Christian Chramer.<br /><br />In addition to salmon and trout, there was also growth in July for king crab, prawns and snow crab.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Largest value growth to China</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The largest markets for Norwegian seafood exports in July were Poland, China and the USA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China had the highest value growth in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 613 million, or 88 per cent, compared with the same month last year. In total, Norway exported seafood to China for NOK 1.3 billion in July.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Record salmon volumes, lower prices and new sales channels</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Salmon is the main driver of export value to China. A combination of record-high available volumes, lower prices and new emerging sales channels in the Chinese market contributed to the positive trend continuing in July. China is now the largest growth market for Norwegian salmon so far this year," explains Christian Chramer.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These were the largest exported species to China in July in terms of value:</p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Salmon: NOK 763.9 million (+ 80%)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Greenland halibut: NOK 149 million (+ 88%)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Redfish: NOK 117.6 million (+90%)</li> </ol> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Poland and China have overtaken the USA</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Seafood exports to the US continued to grow in July compared with the same month last year. Last month, Norway exported NOK 1.1 billion worth of seafood to the US. This is an increase in value of 17 per cent compared with July last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In terms of value, the US was Norway's largest export market in the first five months of the year, but in June and July the value of Norwegian seafood exports to Poland and China was higher than to the US.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“In July, there was an increase in the value of salmon, trout, king crab and snow crab to the USA, so the Americans continue to buy large quantities of Norwegian seafood. However, the growth in value to Poland and China has been even greater. The USA is a prioritised market for us, and we continue to monitor developments related to the increased tariffs," says the CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These were the five largest importers of Norwegian seafood in July in terms of value:</p> <ol> <li>Poland: NOK 1.7 billion (+23%)</li> <li>China: NOK 1.3 billion (+88%)</li> <li>USA: NOK 1.1 billion (+17%)</li> <li>The Netherlands: NOK 897 million (-7%)</li> <li>Denmark: NOK 793 million (-21%)</li> </ol> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Record volume growth for salmon</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 136,054 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 10.2 billion in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 800 million, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>This is a growth in volume of 28 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Poland, the USA and the Netherlands were the largest markets for salmon in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“There is a seasonal variation in salmon exports, so a July volume of 136,000 tonnes is remarkably high. It almost equals the record volume we had in September and October last year. The reason for this is favourable biological conditions that have resulted in increased production compared with July 2024," says seafood analyst Paul T. Aandahl of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Highest market share in 15 years in China</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China had the highest value growth in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 339 million, or 80 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to China ended at 9,950 tonnes, which is 121 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“The Chinese salmon market is experiencing strong growth. In the first half of the year, the salmon category increased by 39 per cent, while growth in the second quarter was over 50 per cent. Through good preference and competitive prices, Norway has increased its market share to 71 per cent in June. This is the highest market share for Norwegian salmon in China in 15 years," says Sigmund Bjørgo, the Norwegian Seafood Council's envoy to China.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Increased consumption of fresh salmon fillets in Europe</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Poland, which is our largest export destination, had the second largest growth in July with an increase of NOK 291 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Most of the salmon to Poland is processed for export. Strong growth in consumption of fresh salmon fillets in Europe is contributing to increased processing in Poland," says Aandahl.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The most important export markets for fresh fillets from Poland are Germany, the Czech Republic and Italy.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Value growth to the USA slowed down</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Value growth to the USA slowed down in July. Overall, exports increased by only 3 per cent, while volume increased by 16 per cent. Although increased tariffs may have had a negative effect, the fall in prices must mainly be seen in light of the large volume growth from Norway and globally so far this year," says Aandahl.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Good month for trout</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 9,409 tonnes of trout worth NOK 697 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 72 million, or 11 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>This is a growth in volume of 20 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Lithuania, the USA and Ukraine were the largest markets for trout in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lithuania had the highest value growth in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 32 million, or 45 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to Lithuania ended at 1,448 tonnes, which is 56 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Favourable production conditions</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Like salmon, trout has enjoyed favourable production conditions this year. This has led to strong volume growth. In terms of product weight, exports have increased by 30 per cent so far this year, while growth in value has been 18 per cent," says seafood analyst Paul T. Aandahl of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In comparison, salmon has increased by 23 per cent in volume and 3 per cent in value over the same period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Value increase for fresh cod</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 2,055 tonnes of fresh cod with a value of NOK 144 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 8 million, or 6 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The volume fell by 12 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Denmark, the Netherlands and Poland were the largest markets for fresh cod in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Landings of fresh wild cod continued to fall in July, resulting in lower export volumes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For fresh wild cod, export volumes fell by 7 per cent to 1,314 tonnes, while export value increased by 19 per cent to NOK 93 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Fall in volume for fresh farmed cod</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For fresh farmed cod, the export volume fell 20 per cent to 741 tonnes, while the export value fell 11 per cent to NOK 51 million. Farmed cod accounted for 36 per cent of the export value of fresh cod.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“As usual, the largest markets for fresh cod are the transit markets. From Denmark, the Netherlands and Poland, most of the cod is re-exported to our largest fresh markets such as Spain, France and Germany," says seafood analyst Eivind Hestvik Brækkan of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Growth for frozen cod</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 2,575 tonnes of frozen cod worth NOK 194 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 48 million, or 33 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>This is a growth in volume of 17 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The UK, China and Vietnam were the largest markets for frozen cod in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">July is the first month this year with an increase in the export volume of frozen cod.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Since landings of frozen cod continued to fall in July, stock adjustments are probably the main reason for the growth," says seafood analyst Eivind Hestvik Brækkan of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>UK is largest single market</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The UK continues to be our largest single market for frozen cod, with an export volume of 661 tonnes and an export value of NOK 41 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This is a decrease in volume of 19 per cent from July last year. Growth to Vietnam also continued in July, with export volumes tripling to 409 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Heavy month for clipfish</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 3,249 tonnes of clipfish worth NOK 257 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value fell by NOK 124 million, or 33 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Volume fell by 40 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Brazil, Portugal and the Dominican Republic were the largest markets for clipfish in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For saithe clipfish, export volumes fell by 36 per cent to 2,135 tonnes, while export value fell by 4 per cent to NOK 128 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For clipfish from cod, the export volume fell 69 per cent to 527 tonnes, while the export value fell 59 per cent to NOK 91 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have to go all the way back to March 1989 to find a lower export volume for cod clipfish in a single month," says seafood analyst Eivind Hestvik Brækkan of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Demanding for the industry</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">So far this year, 9,550 tonnes of cod clipfish have been exported. This is also the lowest export volume since 1989.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This illustrates the challenges facing the industry, with ever-lower cod quotas and high raw material prices," says Brækkan.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Largest increase in value to Brazil</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Brazil saw the greatest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 23 million, or 68 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to Brazil ended at 872 tonnes, which is 79 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“The volume growth is due to increased exports of saithe clipfish. With an increase in volume of 86 per cent, as much as 73 per cent of the export volume to Brazil was saithe clipfish in July," explains Eivind Hestvik Brækkan.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports of cod clipfish almost halved to just 56 tonnes, and accounted for only 6 per cent of the volume to Brazil.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>First month of the year with volume growth for salted fish</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 1,519 tonnes of salted fish with a value of NOK 164 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 91 million, or 124 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>This is a growth in volume of 70 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Portugal, France and Italy were the largest markets for salted fish in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">July is the first month this year with an increase in the export volume of salted fish.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Low quotas and demanding access to raw materials</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“However, this is a month of low volumes, and so far this year the export volume of salted fish has fallen by 10 per cent. With continued low quotas and demanding access to raw materials, there is hardly reason to expect large volumes of salted fish during the autumn," says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Portugal saw the greatest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 87 million, or 141 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to Portugal ended at 1,095 tonnes, which is 61 per cent higher than in the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Decrease in volume and value for stockfish</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 98 tonnes of stockfish worth NOK 20 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value fell by NOK 6 million, or 24 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Volume fell by 50 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Italy, Nigeria and the USA were the largest markets for stockfish in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Italy had the highest value growth in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 2 million, or 27 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to Italy ended at 28 tonnes, which is 9 per cent lower than in the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Weak month for herring</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 9,521 tonnes of herring worth NOK 184 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value fell by NOK 27 million, or 13 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Volume fell by 11 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Poland, the Netherlands and Germany were the largest markets for herring in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">May, June and July are important months for catching North Sea herring. Fishing in June was particularly good this year, while July was somewhat weaker than last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“This is also reflected in July exports, which are somewhat weaker compared with last year. Overall, however, there was an increase in herring exports in these three months compared with last year, up from 29,000 tonnes to 32,400 tonnes, equivalent to 12 per cent," says Jan Eirik Johnsen, head of pelagic species at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Increased export of matjes herring</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Summer is also the time for exports of matjes herring.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“This is a very special herring product that is mainly in demand in the Netherlands. The exports in May, June and July have increased by 10 per cent, from 6,000 to 6,600 tonnes, and it is reported that this year's herring season has been good," says Johnsen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Lacklustre for mackerel exports</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 5,956 tonnes of mackerel worth NOK 185 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value fell by NOK 33 million, or 15 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The volume fell by 34 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Nigeria, Egypt and the Netherlands were the largest markets for mackerel in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The main season for mackerel fishing does not start until August, but for the past four years there has been a mackerel fishery around Lofoten where around 12,000-14,000 tonnes have been landed in June and July.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Increased by-catch</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Fishing has been weaker this year, and the Herring Council's landing statistics show that the total mackerel landings in June and July this year amounted to 8,000 tonnes. At the same time, a lot more mackerel has been caught as by-catch in the North Sea herring fishery this year," says Jan Eirik Johnsen, head of pelagic species at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"These are mackerel of a smaller size and with a lower fat content than autumn mackerel. This mackerel is in demand in African markets that mainly smoke mackerel.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Growth for king crab</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 188 tonnes of king crab with a value of NOK 118 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 37 million, or 46 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>This is a growth in volume of 11 per cent</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The USA, Canada and Hong Kong SAR were the largest markets for king crab in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The USA saw the greatest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 57 million, or 238 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to the US ended at 116 tonnes, which is 161 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">91 tonnes of live king crab were exported with a value of NOK 43.9 million in July. This is a decline in volume of 42 per cent and a decline in value of 38 per cent.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">97 tonnes of frozen king crab were exported with a value of NOK 74.3 million in July.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Strong July for snow crab</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 630 tonnes of snow crab with a value of NOK 112 million in July.</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 110 million compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The USA, Japan and the Netherlands were the largest markets for snow crab in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The USA had the highest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 60 million compared with the same month last year. The export volume to the USA ended at 321 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Last year, almost all snow crab was landed in the first quarter, and the export volume in July was very low. With this year's new quota regulations, significant volumes have also been landed in the second quarter, which has contributed to higher export volumes in recent months, including now in July.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Increase in value and decrease in volume for prawn</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 3,482 tonnes of prawn worth NOK 183 million in July</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The value increased by NOK 35 million, or 24 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> </ul> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Volume fell by 12 per cent</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China had the highest value growth in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 78 million, or 3198 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export volume to China ended at 1,478 tonnes, which is 3,221 per cent higher than in the same month last year.</p>	1		Retail	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-22 00:25:13	2025-11-13 11:25:17	Details Edit Delete
8791	China imported 250,000 tons of beef in July	In July, Chinese beef imports totaled approximately 250,000 tons for US$1.325 billion, an increase of 16.3% in volume and 29.6% in dollar terms compared to the same month in 2024.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">The volume was 15.2% higher than June and the highest since January.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For the year to date through July, beef imports totaled nearly 1.55 million tons for US$7.973 billion, a 6.1% drop in volume and a 1% increase in dollar terms.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In both June and July, major global suppliers saw increased business volumes with China, amid somewhat hampered demand in the United States due to tariffs.</p>	1		Retail	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-22 00:20:09	2025-11-13 04:29:51	Details Edit Delete
8790	Brazil will export beef to Indonesia	An agreement signed between both nations allows the sale of bone-in beef, bovine offal, derived products and meat preparations, according to the Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock, and Foreign Affairs.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">With 283 million inhabitants, the Asian country is considered a strategic market for the animal protein sector, due to the increase in beef consumption as a result of improved incomes and the growth of the urban middle class.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024, Indonesians purchased US$4.2 billion worth of Brazilian agricultural products, mainly from the sugar, ethanol, soy, fiber, and textile sectors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, 402 foreign markets have been opened for Brazilian agricultural products since 2023.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-22 00:15:15	2025-11-13 15:41:41	Details Edit Delete
8789	The European Commission clarifies what “negligible risk” of deforestation means	The European Commission (EC) has published a new guidance document on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), confirming the timeline and clarifying what is meant by the term “negligible risk”.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Although a further extension had been discussed, the guidance document conclusively confirms that the deadline remains December 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for micro or small businesses.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Regarding the term "negligible risk", the new EC document states that "a product is considered to be of negligible risk if, following a full assessment, it is concluded that there is no cause for concern regarding its links to deforestation".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The due diligence process required for a raw material to reach the negligible risk category is simplified for lower-risk countries, with fewer steps required, provided operators can ensure that all elements of the relevant product were produced within the low-risk country in question.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Operators other than SMEs must verify that adequate upstream due diligence has been conducted. This does not necessarily involve verifying each due diligence declaration individually, the document clarifies, but rather ensuring that suppliers have an operational and up-to-date due diligence system.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The document also clarifies which local laws are relevant for legislation: those related to the production area. These include land use rights, environmental protections, forestry regulations such as those related to biodiversity conservation, traditional land use rights of Indigenous Peoples, and labor rights applicable to those working in the production area. Operators should ensure they are aware of the relevant legislation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, it is emphasized that a product is only linked to deforestation if it is carried out for agricultural use. Forest clearance for purposes other than agricultural use does not fall within the regulation's definition of "deforestation".</p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-22 00:10:16	2025-11-13 12:57:14	Details Edit Delete
8788	Feed management focus of B+LNZ Farming for Profit workshop	The management of feed deficits and surpluses was the focus of a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand North Canterbury Farming for Profit workshop at the Greta Valley tavern.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Local farmers and farm consultant Gary Walton shared their experiences of managing feed throughout the year to optimise livestock performance and profit.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Walton set the scene by saying feed management was essentially farming; farmers needed to grow and manage feed to make money and strike the right balance between stocking rates and feed supply and demand.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“As you increase stocking rates you can make more money to a point and then it starts to plummet”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Walton outlined the many tools farmers had available to measure and manage feed. These included sward sticks, rising plate meters, cut-cages, silage wagons while FeedSmart and  FarmIQ and a range of other hard copy and on-line resources could help farmers calculate their livestock’s feed requirements at different times of the year.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Managing feed surpluses</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Faced with a feed surplus, farmers need to consider whether it is a short or long-term issue and then make a plan to deal with it.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Factors to consider include stock numbers, stock classes, deferred grazing, trading stock, supplementary feed, or feeding capital stock better.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Feed deficits</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Again, it is important to make a plan and consider the options. These could include selling stock, off-farm grazing, and buying in feed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Early decision making was critical when dealing with feed deficits.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With droughts, no-one knows how long they will last, and Walton predicts that long-term droughts (of around four years) would become more common in a changing climate.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Prioritise stock classes and talk to people, get help or advice. Set key decision dates, so if it hasn’t rained by this date you are going to take a specific action”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other factors to consider include how widespread the drought is, the availability and cost of bought-in feed and the availability and cost of off-farm grazing or leasing land. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Another option to consider is share farming, where graziers share in the profits.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Trading stock</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While trading stock offer a high degree of flexibility, changing a farm system to focus on trading stock could bring its own set of challenges. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Stick with what you’re good at and what works for your farm”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Early decision making critical</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Whether dealing with feed surpluses or deficits, early decision making was critical. Walton encouraged farmers to read the signs, such as soil moisture levels and long-term weather forecasts, and take a punt as to what they think what will happen. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“If you make the wrong decision, you can always make another one”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Farmer experiences</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">North Canterbury farmers Jim Burrows, Rob Stocks and James Forbes shared their experiences of managing feed on their sheep and beef properties. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jim Burrows has already put together a detailed feed budget for winter 2026 and James Forbes also uses a comprehensive feed budget to ensure they have enough feed for the 5000 stock units they winter. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rob Stokes, who farms predominantly cattle on an extensive property in the challenging climate of the Lees Valley, says they start planning for winter at the end of January. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We need to get that right”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jim says going into winter, they cut and measure their winter feed crops (fodder beet, Raphno, cereals) and adjust their feed budget according. They budget on running sheep on crops for 50 days and cattle for 110 days. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">They have flexibility in their system with a big trading component. This includes trading lambs and dry cows while dairy cows generate cash flow. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We find the best class is a 40kg lamb because they are really flexible”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">They have a philosophy of running fewer stock but doing them well, and this includes ewes which need to be scanning 200% and weaning 37kg lambs. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">James grows fodder beet, kale and short-term ryegrasses for winter and uses these for winter trading lambs, dairy cows and dairy heifers. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rob says they run a conservative stocking rate and will sell lambs as store if the spring is looking dry. In dry years, they use shaded gullies to provide feed for cows and these are an important part of their farm operation. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Stokes family also have an irrigated block of land in Oxford which gives them the ability to finish stock. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jim urged farmers to think about the cost of feed when putting together a feed budget. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We all have calculators so use them.” </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s so expensive to make baleage, hay for example, is cheaper to make and lasts longer than baleage”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He also believed it was important to understand the markets for both stock and feed and to get on the phone and talk to people about stock and feed availability. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">James says they have a lot of levers they can pull in their farm system and their plans are consistently evolving. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He encouraged farmers to understand the true cost of feed including the costs associated with feeding it out. </p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-22 00:05:26	2025-11-13 13:36:52	Details Edit Delete
8787	QMS: Snapshot of the red meat market in summer 2025	The summer of 2025 presents a complex and dynamic picture for the red meat market, with significant developments across the beef, sheep, and pig sectors.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Prices, production, and international trade are being shaped by a combination of factors, ranging from seasonal changes and geopolitical challenges to consumer decisions and international trade policies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This analysis, conducted by Iain Macdonald, Market Intelligence Manager at Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), provides an overview of the current state of the market. Throughout the article, we will explore how prices have evolved, how production has been affected by weather conditions and animal health, and what impact tariffs and international market demand have had on exports and imports. We will discover how the industry's resilience and adaptability are continuously tested, and how new opportunities are emerging amid these changes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Beef Market</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Prime cattle prices edged higher in July, following a period of lower slaughter which helped to rebalance the market after a volatile spring. Despite prices being ten percent below their spring peak, they remained about a third higher than last year in late July. Attractive finished cattle prices and reduced numbers supported a stronger store trade compared to 2024. Cow prices have stabilised around six percent below their spring peak, with low seasonal slaughter and demand for manufacturing beef underpinning the market relative to prime beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the Republic of Ireland, a sharp reduction in slaughter during July pushed prime cattle prices up to Scottish levels. Slaughter is still expected to increase seasonally again in autumn, but it could struggle to match 2024 levels, potentially affecting competition for cattle. However, higher prices are likely to have some impact on demand.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Defra figures show a nearly five percent reduction in GB prime cattle slaughter in the first half of 2025, contributing to higher farmgate prices. Lower cow beef production also helped reduce overall UK beef production by nearly four percent in the same period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A tight UK market in spring led to lower exports and a rise in imports from non-EU countries, which eased supply chain price pressures. Low slaughter in Scotland through June and July suggests a build-up of stock on farms, with a rebound in the kill in late July likely to continue through August and September. However, overall numbers are expected to tighten year-on-year due to a smaller pool of prime cattle under two years old. A slight rebound in calf registrations suggests production could stabilise in 2026 and 2027, supporting long-term demand driven by population growth.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sheep Market</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lamb prices remained close to their new season peak in late July despite increases in auction and abattoir throughput over 2024 levels in Scotland. However, numbers remain soft compared to pre-2024. In England and Wales, lamb throughput has been more stable than usual, possibly due to delayed finishing caused by sluggish grass growth, supporting firm prices.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">UK lamb exports surged in the spring supported by a fall in EU sheepmeat production. However, wholesale prices in Paris fell seasonally in July, tightening export margins but not affecting GB farmgate prices.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">UK sheepmeat imports increased in spring but may have slowed in June and July due to tighter supply in New Zealand. Higher lamb prices in the Southern Hemisphere, reflecting lower production and strong demand, likely pushed UK import prices higher, potentially setting a stronger market floor. The impact of upcoming US tariffs on Australian and New Zealand lamb remains to be seen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Pig Market</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pig prices followed a normal seasonal rise in July, narrowing year-on-year declines to within one percent. Prices remain ten to fifteen percent above the five-year average and slightly above production costs, supporting producer confidence.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Defra data shows increased prime pig slaughter in GB in the first half of 2025, continuing the rise from 2024, though still below the five-year average. Scottish pig numbers sent for slaughter fell slightly, but the abattoir kill in Scotland rose, signalling strong demand. UK pig supply grew by about four percent in 2024 and increased further in early 2025 due to higher domestic production, with sluggish EU imports and modest export growth mostly to China. Improved market access and reduced US pork shipments to China supported this export growth.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Economic Outlook</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">US trade policy and exchange rate volatility may cause commodity price swings in 2025. A lower US dollar could reduce input costs but may also affect export margins. Energy prices remain elevated in Europe, especially natural gas and fertilisers, while feed costs face downward pressure thanks to positive harvests.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">ONS data shows earnings growth remained above inflation in the spring, supporting spending on red meat despite higher prices limiting volume growth. Business surveys continue to point to a fairly flat economy, indicating weak demand and some private sector job cuts, with consumer confidence remaining low as some positivity around personal finances is offset by economic uncertainty.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>US Import Tariffs</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">US tariffs on beef and lamb from several countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Uruguay, and New Zealand, have introduced complexity to global trade and are likely to result in market disruption as supply chains react. China’s higher tariffs on US pork and beef have squeezed margins and volumes, while the export approval for China for many US beef sites has been allowed to lapse.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These shifts present opportunities for UK exporters as gaps open in the US and other markets as product is displaced. The UK’s new thirteen thousand-tonne beef quota to the US, with favourable tariffs, may open in 2026, offering further potential.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-21 00:30:05	2025-11-13 03:43:22	Details Edit Delete
8786	AHDB: Prime cattle carcases trending leaner in seven-year data review	Using data from the GB deadweight price reporting sample, AHDB examines how the classification of cattle carcases has changed over time. How have prime cattle carcase classifications changed over time?	<p style="font-weight: 400;">In comparison to 2019, 2024 total prime cattle kill in the AHDB deadweight price sample (including heifers, steers and young bulls) was down across most classifications, with the most marked reductions in numbers being observed on average in higher confirmation and fat classes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Indeed, carcases trended leaner throughout the 5-year period. In 2019, 50% of GB prime cattle kill was a fat class of 4L or above; by 2024 this had fallen to approximately 41%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Average confirmation across all prime cattle also shifted throughout this period. In 2019, grades E to U represented 19% of the total kill and by 2024 this had dropped to 16%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In short, prime cattle carcases have become leaner and have achieved gradually lower confirmation scores throughout this 5-year period, a trend which can be in part attributed to a greater prevalence of dairy-beef animals in the supply chain, as dairy herds find more valuable outlets for calves not intended for breeding.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024, the proportion of GB calf registrations destined for the beef supply chain (beef-bred animals, dairy beef heifers and steers, dairy bulls), that originated from the dairy herd increased to 47%. Dairy beef animals specifically (beef sired to dairy dams) made up 44% of total registrations to beef sires, compared to just 33% in 2019. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">From 2023 to 2024 the proportion of prime cattle throughput achieving P grades fell year-on-year by 0.5 percentage points, returning to 2019 levels. This change followed a period in which the proportion of P grades increased year-on-year between 2019 and 2023.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Trends in 2025</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Moreover, in the year to the 9 August figures for 2025 signal a further concentration in throughput in the centre of the EUROP grid in comparison to the same period in 2024. Over this period in 2025, 42% of prime cattle achieved either an R3 or R4L carcase classification compared to 38% of YTD 2024 prime throughput in the same period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Genetic shifts</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This concentration in the centre of the grid, combined with the increased dairy beef proportion suggests that there is potentially evidence for continued genetic shifts within the sires used to produce dairy beef. Different traits such as carcase classification, calving ease and days to slaughter are prioritised and re-prioritised depending on conditions and market factors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Market drivers</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Indeed, market factors can be very influential on carcase weights and finish. Higher beef prices and favourable feed costs may incentivise producers to increase finishing weights. Conversely, animals may be sent to slaughter at lighter weights when beef prices are lower and the cost to finish an animal to a higher weight wouldn’t make economic sense.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A prime example of this can be seen in the comparison of the distribution of steer carcase weights between 2022 and 2024. In 2022, key feed components such as wheat and barley peaked in price. Meanwhile, 2024 saw feed prices stay relatively stable and the beef price rose exponentially in the latter half of the year. As such in 2022, carcases trended lighter, with 32% of steer carcases weighing over 380 kg, in comparison to 2024 when 35% of steer carcases weighed over 380 kg. It is also important to note that these trends may have also been compounded by weather conditions. 2022 saw drought across much of the country, whereas 2024 saw a cooler and wetter summer – both of which would have impacted the availability of grazing, forage and the practicalities of keeping cattle.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">When looking at the GB deadweight cattle sample so far in 2025, prime cattle carcase weights have tracked above 2024 for much of the year, potentially encouraged by historically high beef prices and comparatively low feed costs. This is further supported when cross referencing with BCMS data which shows an elevated age at slaughter so far in 2025.</p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-21 00:25:35	2025-11-13 16:38:56	Details Edit Delete
8785	Best Farmer showcases premium angus beef at ANUGA 2025	At ANUGA 2025, the world’s leading food and beverage trade fair, Best Farmer is proud to present its premium Angus beef at the Meat Pavilion, Hall 9.1 – Stand A 66.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Since its foundation in 2015, Best Farmer has been redefining beef production standards in Europe, combining exceptional flavor with a solid commitment to sustainability, animal welfare, and product consistency.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With its distinctive brand promise - "Only the best" - Best Farmer delivers more than just tender and flavorful beef. It brings a deep respect for natural cycles, ethical livestock rearing, and cutting-edge quality control.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>A Brand born to Raise the Bar</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Best Farmer was created to meet a growing demand for premium beef that reflects both the expectations of modern consumers and the responsibility of future-focused agriculture. Its core mission is to produce high-quality Angus beef through practices that prioritize:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Animal welfare as a non-negotiable principle</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Sustainability at every stage of the supply chain</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Traceability and food safety from farm to fork</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Cuts that meet the needs of chefs and industry partners</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Taste and tenderness that honor the renowned Angus genetics</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Operating in Portugal, Best Farmer applies rigorous monitoring throughout the entire production process — from the selection of genetics and animal feed to the product’s delivery.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Why Angus? Why Best Farmer?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Angus breed is globally recognized for its intramuscular marbling, which translates into juicier, more tender and flavorful beef – and Best Farmer has developed a production system tailored to highlight these characteristics, while ensuring that every product meets strict quality specifications.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">What sets Best Farmer apart is the harmonious balance between tradition and innovation?</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The animals are raised in stress-free environments, with diets developed by nutrition experts and monitored by veterinarians, while data-driven systems ensure consistent quality, and maximum food safety.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sustainability and Animal Welfare: More Than Words</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For Best Farmer, sustainability is not a marketing trend — it's a responsibility. The company follows practices that reduce its carbon footprint, improve soil and pasture health, and promote biodiversity. This includes:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Use of locally produced animal feed</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Investment in renewable energy sources</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Water conservation and smart resource management</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- Minimization of waste across all operations</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">- When it comes to animal welfare, Best Farmer complies with and often exceeds European standards, ensuring that cattle live under conditions that respect their natural behavior and minimize stress. This directly impacts meat quality and aligns with growing consumer concern for ethical meat production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Product Range and Market Focus</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Best Farmer offers an Angus beef portfolio and works closely with HoReCa operators, distributors, and all actors in the meat production and distribution chain, providing them not only with product but also logistical and technical support.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With a strong presence in Portugal, Best Farmer is expanding into key international markets, offering partners the reliability of an European producer with high scalability, consistency, and a flexible approach to business.</p>	1		Events	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-21 00:20:06	2025-11-13 14:27:42	Details Edit Delete
8784	USDA projects a 6.1 percent drop in US beef imports in 2026	The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sharply reduced its projection for beef imports for 2026 due to the impact of tariffs, especially the 50% tariff imposed on Brazil.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">This was stated in its August supply and demand report.<br /> <br />For 2026, a 6.1% drop in imports is expected compared to the previous year. The July report had predicted a drop of just 0.5%.<br /> <br />The report also lowered its forecast for this year's imports. Growth is now forecast at 13.8%, compared to the 16% increase expected in July.<br /> <br />The agency's technicians reduced their forecast for per capita consumption for 2026, which is expected to fall 2.5% compared to this year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Executives at the major meatpacking groups in the United States believe that a recovery in cattle herds and beef supply will not be seen until late 2027 or the first half of 2028.<br /><br />In its earnings presentation last week, JBS executives anticipated a gradual improvement in cattle stocks starting in late 2027.<br /><br />Two weeks ago, Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King said that producers would begin rebuilding cattle stocks in early 2026 and that the benefit of female retention would be seen in 2028.<br /><br />In Marfrig's earnings presentation, Tim Klein, CEO of its North American operations, indicated that "margin improvements are expected starting in 2027 based on cattle retention data and reduced cow slaughter".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">New highs for consumer beef prices in the US.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Over the past 12 months, the price has risen 11.3% compared to a 2.7% increase in inflation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In July, the consumer price of beef rose 1.5% compared to June, reaching a value 11.3% higher than the same month in 2024, reaching new all-time highs.<br />Meanwhile, the price of ground beef increased 2.4% monthly, reaching a value 11.5% higher than July of last year.<br />According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture, beef production in 2025 is expected to fall 3.9% compared to the previous year. By 2026, production is expected to fall 1.8%, to its lowest level since 2016.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-21 00:15:08	2025-11-13 14:22:56	Details Edit Delete
8783	Australian grainfed beef soars to global all-time demand high	Australia exported 403,962 tonnes shipped weight (swt) of grainfed beef in the FY2024–25 - a 17% increase on the previous year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Larger markets continue to underpin the high volume, but Southeast Asia is fast emerging as a key driver of Australian export growth. Notably, exports to Thailand increased 105% year-on-year with 6,489 swt.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Global consumers demand Australian grainfed beef</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Appetite for Australian grainfed beef continues to rise, likely due to increased affluence in markets like Greater China and Southeast Asia, along with interest from Japan and Korea.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The diversity of Australian products, which range from those with less than 100 feed days to highly marbled long-fed Wagyu, in addition to the product’s quality and safety credentials, is making Aussie beef a strong global competitor.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the United States’ (US) beef supply remaining tight, Australian grainfed beef is able to meet demand from fast food chains to premium steakhouses across international markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>What’s next for Australian grainfed sector?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Australian feedlot sector’s strong performance is evident in various data, including increased production in March, high feedlot utilisation in NSW and Queensland, and the re-introduced days-on-feed segmentation to the quarterly feedlot surveys.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Combined with unprecedented export records in FY2024–25, these figures demonstrate confidence for the sector to meet increased global consumer demand in FY2025–26.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-21 00:10:16	2025-11-13 11:37:17	Details Edit Delete
8782	Signs of sheep and beef recovery in B+LNZ Stock Number Survey	Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released its annual Stock Number Survey for the year ending 30 June 2025, which shows New Zealand’s total sheep numbers fell modestly by 1.0 percent, in contrast to sharp falls in recent years, while beef cattle numbers rose 4.4 percent.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland said the survey shows there are reasons for optimism in the sheep and beef sector given recent strong prices, although significant challenges remain. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We’re seeing rebuilding of stock numbers in several regions after drought and other adverse weather events led to sharper reductions in the last two years. Farmers are getting much better prices and are feeling more confident about shorter-term prospects”.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The decline in total sheep numbers is modest as there were more trading hoggets on hand.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Worryingly, however, the number of breeding ewes continues to decline, down 1.9 percent and the lamb crop is forecast to be 0.6 percent lower this season – that’s nearly 120,000 head fewer, on top of a 1.5 million reduction in lambs last year. This will only exacerbate already tight supply. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“However, the rebuild could have been stronger if we hadn’t continued to lose land to forestry.  This is creating ongoing concerns about our sector’s longer-term viability. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Our conservative estimate is that 2.6 million stock units have been lost to afforestation since 2017, and afforestation is responsible for 78 percent of the total reduction in sheep and beef stock numbers since 2017. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“The Government has set a goal of doubling exports by 2034 and sheep and beef farmers will be essential to achieving this goal. Nearly 20 percent of New Zealand’s export earnings – $10.4 billion in 2024 – come from the red meat sector. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“But we can’t double exports if we’ve planted our best farmland in pine trees. We’re calling on the Government to do more to restrict whole-farm sales for entry into the ETS”.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The increase in beef cattle is attributed to farmers in some areas rebuilding herds following drought in the South Island last year and Cyclone Gabrielle’s effects in the North Island in 2023. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There has also been a continual shift within farming systems from sheep to beef cattle as cattle prices have been consistently high.   </p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-21 00:05:22	2025-11-13 04:43:18	Details Edit Delete
8781	McDonald's and Danish Crown secure new Danish jobs	A new collaboration between McDonald's in the Nordics and Danish Crown will create up to 100 new jobs in Vejen Municipality by the summer of 2026.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Danish Crown has already started setting up a brand new production facility in Vejen. Over 5,000 square meters will be equipped to produce burger patties for McDonald's hamburgers, Quarter Pounders and Big Macs on a scale that will see Danish Crown hire between 80 and 100 new employees over the next 12 months. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It is fantastic that McDonald's has chosen us to produce their burger patties in the future. With the agreement, we are both creating a large number of new jobs in Denmark and providing very visible proof that the security of supply we can offer as a nationally owned food producer makes us an attractive partner," says Niels Ulrich Duedahl, Group CEO of Danish Crown. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For McDonald's, it is positive that Danish beef will be added to its burgers during the summer of 2026. The chain is always looking for partners who can meet both the strict quality requirements and the volume demanded by the 115 Danish restaurants, as well as the restaurants in the rest of the Nordic region. That is why the agreement is important for the chain's CEO in Denmark, Mads Friis. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We opened our first Danish restaurant back in 1981, and both the head office and our 25 Danish franchisees perceive McDonald's in Denmark as a Danish company. We want to contribute as much as possible to society, so it means a lot to us every time we find other Danish companies that have as much focus on quality assurance on all parameters as we do. We are also sure that our guests will like the fact that we now have Danish beef in our burgers", says Mads Friis. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The construction of the new factory in Vejen will take place in existing premises, which over the next nine months will be completely renovated and equipped with the latest machinery and technology for the production of burger patties.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While up to 30 employees will be hired to manage production at the factory in Vejen, between 60 and 70 new employees will also be needed at Danish Crown's cattle slaughterhouse in Holsted, located approximately 15 kilometers from Vejen. The many new employees at the slaughterhouse will be responsible for cutting all the beef that the new factory will process into burger patties. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"McDonald's is extremely careful and selective in choosing new partners. That's why we are extra proud to have landed such an important agreement - the result of several years of focused effort", says Finn Klostermann, director responsible for Danish Crown's beef business, and continues: </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"At the same time, it is an absolutely fantastic task to have to build a new factory from scratch, where a combination of our current employees and the many new hires will set up a production facility that can meet McDonald's requirements for everything from food quality to delivery reliability".  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mie Gjedsted, Nordic Sourcing & Category Lead at McDonald's, is also happy with the agreement.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We place high demands on our suppliers, and I am very pleased that Danish Crown has been prepared to invest to meet them. I have no doubt that from the summer of 2026 we will have high-quality meat, great security of supply and a sharp focus on food safety. Not only on the beef, but also on the bacon that Danish Crown will deliver to our restaurants in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland", says Mie Gjedsted. </p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-20 00:30:32	2025-11-13 14:07:48	Details Edit Delete

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