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| 5278 | ASF scandal in Thailand | Small pig farmers believe the Government has covered up an outbreak that started 2 years ago. More than 100,000 small farms have disappeared since. | <p>Thailand reported last month the first African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the country but there are heavy doubts about the real situation in the country. As ASF was spreading across Asia, with huge impact reported in countries such as China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, Thailand was seen as a safe ground from the disease. However, small farmers are now accusing the Thai government of covering up the real situation, as 300,000 pigs were culled between 2019 and 2021 in the country.<br />Officially, Bunyagith Pinprasong, director of the Bureau of Disease Control and Veterinary Services, agrees with the number but claims that most pig deaths were due to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), according to Reuters. Also, official data reveals that ASF is now present in 22 areas in 13 provinces and almost 500 pigs have been culled in smallholder farms. "There's no way authorities didn't know. Pigs died all over the country and they still said no outbreak. Why the cover-up?," asked Thai pig farmer Jintana Jamjumrus, quoted by Reuters.<br />Over the last two years, 100,000 smallholders in the swine sector have closed operations. Only 79,000 farms are now registered in Thailand and losses in small farmers' herds are about 1 million pigs, almost half of the reduction reported in the Thai national pig inventory last year, 10,85 million from 13,1 million in 2020. This sharp reduction (-17%) has pushed pork prices in Thailand to an all-time high in January ($6.47/kg). Last month, Thailand announced a temporary ban on live pig exports until April to restock the remaining farms.<br />In March last year, Vietnam, one of the main importers of Thai pigs decided to ban imports from this country, as traces of ASF were found in a pig shipment.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-04 10:34:02 | 2025-11-12 20:21:13 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5277 | Kenya resumed livestock exports to Oman | 14,000 goats and sheep were shipped this month and both countries agreed on intensifying live exports in the following years. | <p>After a 16-years ban, Kenya resumed livestock exports to Oman. 14,000 goats and sheep were shipped to Salalah Port in a transport destined to the GCC country. Officials from both countries agreed to boost livestock trade in the future, as the Middle East country is looking for new livestock suppliers in the international market. For the last two years, the African country has increased meat exports to the GCC area reaching to a total of $65.4 million in meat and meat products exported to countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. More than 85% is represented by sheep and goatmeat, the rest consisting of beef, offal and game meat. The Livestock sector in the country currently accounts for 12 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and in the financial year 2020, exports of meat and its product accounted for 1.1 percent of total exports in the country. During its participation in World Expo 2020 in Dubai, Kenya hopes to attract investors in the farming and meat processing sectors, in order to secure a larger market share in the Middle East meat market. "One of the key business forums that the country through Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency and stakeholders is organising is on 14th February 2022 on Meat and Meat Products in Dubai. The purpose of the forum is to highlight opportunities in the sector to the larger GCC region and attract investments," declared Dr Wilfred Marube, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-04 09:49:04 | 2025-11-13 09:52:28 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5276 | Global meat prices offer mixed picture | Increased demand for beef has lifted the FAO Meat Price Index but poultry and sheepmeat prices are declining. | <p>The gauge for world food prices went up in January, largely catalysed by supply-side constraints for vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 135.7 points in January, 1.1 percent higher than in December. <br />The FAO Vegetable Oils Price Index led the rebound in January, increasing by 4.2 percent month-on-month and reversing its December decline to reach an all-time high. Quotations for all major oils rose, also supported by rising crude oil prices. Palm oil prices were largely underpinned by concerns over a possible reduction in export availabilities from Indonesia, the world’s leading exporter, while soy oil prices were supported by robust import purchases, particularly from India, rapeseed oil prices were pushed up by lingering supply tightness, and sunflower seed oil quotations were impacted by supply tightness and surging global import demand. <br />The FAO Dairy Price Index increased by 2.4 percent, its fifth consecutive monthly rise, with the steepest increases registered for skim milk powder and butter. Reduced export availabilities from Western Europe and below-average expectations for milk production in Oceania in the months ahead contributed to the tightening in global dairy markets, as did processing and transportation delays linked to COVID-19-related labour shortages.</p> <p>The FAO Cereal Price Index in January increased marginally, by 0.1 percent, from December. Maize export prices rose by 3.8 percent during the month, spurred by worries about persistent drought conditions in South America, while world wheat prices declined by 3.1 percent on the back of large harvests in Australia and Argentina. Lower harvests and steady purchases by Asian buyers led to a 3.1 percent monthly increase in international rice prices.</p> <p>The FAO Meat Price Index increased slightly in January, with world bovine meat prices reaching a new peak as global import demand exceeded export supplies, while ovine and poultry meat prices softened as exportable supplies outstripped import demand. Pig meat quotations rose slightly, in part due to rising input costs dampening global supply.</p> <p>The FAO Sugar Price Index was the only subindex to post a decrease in January, down 3.1 percent from the previous month due to favourable production prospects in major exporters India and Thailand, as well as improved rains and lower ethanol prices in Brazil.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-02-04 09:03:31 | 2025-11-13 13:57:27 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5275 | NZ farmers to feel the grunt of new COVID wave | Possible delays are foreseen in processing and farmers must work on different crisis scenarios, B+LNZ, processors, and farm consultants warn. | <p>The meat industry in New Zealand faces the prospect of significant supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and farmers are advised to work on different scenarios to cope with the uncertainty brought by this new wave of infections.<br />Similar to during a drought, processing space is already tight in many parts of the country. Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association, said rising cases of Omicron in the community have the potential to increase processing delays for farmers.<br />“Processors have strategies in place to minimise delays as much as possible in the event the workforce is affected by Omicron. However, we’re urging farmers to speak with their livestock representatives about their individual circumstances.”<br />Sirma notes the situation is compounded by a worker shortage in the processing and exporting sector and global supply chain issues including container shortages, off-schedule vessels, delayed transit times, and port productivity.<br />Mark Harris, B+LNZ’s Eastern North Island North’s Extension Manager says in response to possible supply chain disruptions and dry conditions, it’s important farmers make decisions early.<br />On the other hand, a severe drought reported in several parts of the country may limit feed supplies in the market. "We always expect it to be dry at this time of year, but this year the severity and speed of the drought has caught us all out," declared Waikato-based Total Ag Ltd consultant Rob Macnab. As well as scenario planning, he suggests farmers prepare an alternative budget.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-03 12:25:08 | 2025-11-13 03:44:57 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5274 | ABPA launched marketing campaign in Russia | The objective is to strengthen the international brands Brazilian Chicken and Brazilian Pork at a strategic moment for the sector. | <p>Although Russia recently announced the release of a quota of 100 thousand tons for pork imports from Brazil and it also ranked among Top 10 destinations for Brazilian poultry, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) started a marketing campaign in Moscow focused on the quality of both products.<br />Last year, 9,200 tonnes of pork were exported by Brazilian producers to the Russian market but, as mentioned above, the volumes may increase 10 fold in the following months. "It will be an opportune moment to highlight the international image of Brazilian chicken and pork meat. We will value attributes and the partnership we have built over these years, reinforcing our position as a strategic partner for the food security of the Eastern European nation," declared Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA.<br />At the same time, Brazilian exporters are also looking to expand the share of chicken meat in the Russian market, which already has a significant share among the main destinations for animal protein in Brazil.<br />Today, Russia is among the 10 largest importers of chicken meat from Brazil, with 105,900 tonnes shipped in 2021 (equivalent to 2.4% of the total), generating revenue of $167.3 million in the period. The campaign will take place throughout the month of February (until the 28th) on billboards, street clocks, bus stops, among others, installed in the tourist area of ??Moscow, around the Exhibition Center and Red Square, announced ABPA.</p> <p><em>(Photo source: ABPA)</em></p> | 1 | Market | 2022-02-03 11:03:17 | 2025-11-13 13:57:52 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5273 | Huge rise in costs of meat exports and imports from the UK | BMPA predicts a persistent loss of trade with the EU around 20%. | <p>British meat exporters to the EU are facing new costs related to bureaucracy and paperwork imposed by the UK Government. The topic is not new and it started at the beginning of 2021 when the extra cost to the meat industry of Brexit bureaucracy was estimated to be between £90-£120 million a year for the UK meat exporters and 20% in loss of trade between parts. However, starting this summer, the rising cost of doing business is about to hit European exporters who currently supply 25% to 30% of the food on British shelves.</p> <p>"Until now, the Government has taken the decision to wave through supplies into the UK without requiring the same paperwork and physical checks. But from July, the same extra time and cost burdens to get through customs will be imposed on our EU suppliers. This means that EU imports will suddenly become more expensive, and European exporters will become less inclined to keep supplying to the UK," the British Meat Processors Association said in a press release.<br />Starting July, EU meat suppliers in the UK will have to fill out additional papers, besides the Export Health Certificate that is now required. "In addition, there are now numerous new costs and overheads that previously didn’t exist. These include extra administrative staff, additional paperwork, record keeping and systems to support the issuing of EHCs, port charges, customs agents’ fees… the list goes on," warns BMPA.<br />The costs will most probably be transferred to consumers may raise concerns about the supplies in the market. Nick Allen, Chief Executive of the British Meat Processors Association explained: “After a year of dealing with the new post-Brexit customs and certification system, our members are reporting a huge rise in cost, which either has to be absorbed or passed on to their EU customers, rendering British exporters less competitive. Millions of pounds are being spent on extra paperwork and checks, but for zero extra benefit to British companies. The Government could solve this problem by entering into a Veterinary Agreement with the EU which would instantly negate the need for most of the current bureaucracy and physical border checks and give British exporters a fighting chance to regain the trade they’ve lost – trade that simply can’t be replaced by selling goods to more distant markets”.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-02-03 11:47:31 | 2025-11-12 05:52:51 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5272 | Increased beef production foreseen for Portugal | For the last two years, cattle slaughter figures have increased. | <p>Portugal aims to increase its beef production and to achieve self-sufficiency but is still a long way to go. The current consumption figures in the market have increased to 20.8 kg per inhabitant in 2020, according to an USDA's FAS report. According to Portuguese official data, total Portuguese cattle slaughter rose 6.5% to 393,305 head to produce 97,700 tonnes of beef in 2020, 5.4% over 2019. The trend continued in 2021, with total slaughter and beef production increasing by 5.8% in the first 10 months of the year.<br />For years now, dairy farms based in Azore have proved to be inefficient and this may be the province to see an increase in live cattle imports for the following years. "Azorean dairy ranchers with inefficient farms to shift to beef production as a way to restructure the?dairy?sector and to expand Azorean beef production," underlines the FAS report.<br />FAS noted that Portuguese cattle production may continue growing slightly in 2022 to meet live cattle export demand, mainly to Israel, and increased domestic beef consumption, which was 20.8 kg per inhabitant in 2020, FAS said in its report. However, high prices for feed in 2021 led to decreasing carcass weights.<br />“Live cattle imports, mainly sourced from Spain, strongly increased in 2020 to meet the growth in cattle production,” the FAS report said. “Similarly, Portuguese live cattle exports increased 30%, mainly due to the 50% growth of cattle exports to Israel, the top Portuguese live cattle market.?However, during the first 10 months of 2021, Portuguese cattle imports declined 80% in line with the cattle sector’s intention to increase production,” the report said. “During the same time, exports continue to rise based on external demand, mainly to Israel.”</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-02 14:58:05 | 2025-11-13 13:16:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5271 | Avian flu vaccination to be allowed in the EU? France is asking for it | In the region, there is more and more talk about prophylactic vaccination against avian influenza as an important element in the strategy of fighting the virus. France is considering taking such steps. | <p>Although the poultry industry in the EU has taken a firm commitment to reduce the vaccines used in farms, the unusual characteristics of the latest waves of bird flu outbreaks that impacted the sector all over the continent may lead to other options for poultry producers in the block. Two vaccines against avian flu will be tested in France, according to French Minister of Agriculture Julien Denormandie. The goal is to endorse them for all 27 EU Member States, reported EUROACTIV. The French Minister of Agriculture did not provide detailed information on this matter but assured that the conclusions of the work on vaccinations would be presented to other member states. <br />French poultry farming is under heavy pressure from avian influenza. The region specializing in the production of ducks and geese is suffering heavy losses for the next season. French veterinary services are looking for all possible solutions to limit the spread of the virus. According to the latest information, French authorities have ordered the mass slaughter of poultry in the southwest of the country. The action of eliminating birds of various species has started and is going to be in place until mid-February. Around one million birds are to be culled, according to official data released by the Ministry of Agriculture.<br />So far, since November 2021, around 1.2 million birds in France have already been killed due to HPAI infection or preventive measures. Thus, in total, the poultry population in France will decrease by as much as about 2.5 million heads. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, this winter in France, 216 outbreaks of avian influenza have been identified. A year ago, France culled around 3.5 million birds, mainly ducks. <br />The country's poultry industry has been impacted by bird flu outbreaks continuously for the last 8 years. Poultry breeders in France are complaining that foie gras production is suffering the most from the export restrictions applied in their main export markets, such as Japan and China. The current legal status in the European Union basically prohibits the use of vaccines, such a practice is allowed only in exceptional cases with the consent of the European Commission. Nevertheless, France has set itself the goal of changing this area during its presidency, which will last until the end of June. Julien Denormandie believes that, in the long term, there is no solution other than vaccination.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-02 11:20:27 | 2025-11-12 21:24:58 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5270 | Tight lamb and cattle supply in the British market | <p>The production cycle in the British cattle herd and the sheep flock has slowed down, which means elevated prices for beef and lamb in 2022. Data released by Defra on the throughput of cattle and prime lambs during 2021 suggests that the reduced numbers seen will have a knock-on effect on trading patterns during the coming months.</p> <p>Cattle throughput at UK abattoirs last year was 2.7 million head – a total that was 5.7% lower than in 2020 and 4.3% below the five-year average - reaching the lowest level since 2015. This resulted in a 5.0% reduction in beef and veal production compared to the previous year.<br />At the same time, prime lamb throughput during each month of 2021 trended below year-earlier levels, leading to a significant reduction of 10.6% (or 1.4 million head) to a total of 11.7 million head when compared against 2020. Adult sheep numbers were also down by almost 20% on the year. As a result, the total volume of sheep meat also fell – down 10.5% on the year to 265,100 tonnes.</p> <p>Glesni Phillips, Data Analyst at Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) said: “The decrease in cattle throughput at UK abattoirs in 2021 was not unexpected. Increased numbers were processed during 2020 and this led to fewer cattle on the ground. This was especially true for adult cattle which saw throughput fall by almost 6% on the year. It was also anticipated that fewer lambs would be sent for slaughter in 2021 due to the increased number of lambs processed earlier than usual ahead of the Brexit deadline in 2020.”</p> <p>Looking at the current lamb crop, the throughput of lambs between May and December stood at 8.3 million head. This is 10.9% below the previous year and below what would be expected, given the known size of the lamb crop.</p> <p>It has been widely reported that Brexit-related staff shortages at processing sites may have limited the processing capacity of some UK abattoirs. “It is not known whether the strong market prices will continue further into 2022. However, a significant number of old season lambs are likely to reach the market between now and Easter which will undoubtedly impact trading patterns. When considering cattle, figures from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) suggest that the supply will remain tight for at least six months. During the subsequent 6-12 months, it seems that there will be an increase in the number of cattle available on the ground which will likely increase the competition on the market,” Mrs Phillips added.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-02-02 11:57:52 | 2025-11-13 08:10:49 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 5269 | Ireland expects to reach the Chinese sheep market this year | So far, pork exports to China have performed better than any other animal protein product in 2021. | <p>Ireland is eager to make its first lamb shipment to China this year, after a deal has been signed between both parts in September 2021. This will represent a better positioning of the Irish food industry in the Chinese market, as beef has been banned in June 2020 due to a BSE case. Last year, pork was one of the most important products exported by Ireland to China.<br />Ireland exported a record high of €215 million (US$239 million) worth of pork to China in 2021, a year-on-year rise of 8%. That represented 40% of its pork exports.<br />Conor O'Sullivan, China manager of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, said 2021 was of great significance to the Irish meat industry at a recent Irish meat seminar in Shanghai. He added that thanks to the positive bilateral trade relationship between China and Ireland, Irish meat is recognized by more Chinese consumers, and the demand for safe, high-quality food from the Chinese market is increasing every year. A new trade deal between China and Ireland was struck last September, and Irish lamb is expected to enter the Chinese market this year. Meantime, Irish food&drink exports to Asia in 2021 exceeded €500 million for the first time.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-01 15:31:21 | 2025-11-12 07:10:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5268 | Pork exporters may pay attention to the South Korean market | A recovery in pig meat demand from South Korea in 2022 is expected, according to the latest USDA forecast. | <p>The South Korean pork market is expected to recover in the following months, although right now is facing another SARS-CoV2 wave that impacts trade. However, since last autumn, pork imports have increased to 122,000 tonnes, 25% higher year-on-year, despite a lower figure for the first 9 months of 2021 (224,000 tonnes, 6% lower than the volume imported in H12020). By the end of 2021, full-year imports stood at 465,000 tonnes, 3% more than in 2020.<br />"The three most notable trends since the beginning of 2020 have been the loss of market access for German exporters, as South Korea banned product in the light of Germany’s African Swine Fever outbreak. The subsequent increase in exports from other EU nations, as prices fell across the bloc, increasing competitiveness. Thirdly, the slight loss of US exporters’ market share, particularly to Spain. Spain has had to refocus dramatically as Chinese import demand has cooled, and some of that refocus has been towards other Asian markets.<br />UK exporters have also been increasing shipments to South Korea, from a modest 1,000 tonnes in 2020, to more than four times that in 2021. This is still only around 1% of total imports," said Duncan Wyatt, AHDB lead analyst.<br />The lastest USDA forecast for the South Korean pig industry predicts stable or falling production, which means that imports will rise this year. Nevertheless, a recovery in trade will not be visible until current COVID-related restrictions are not withdrawn.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-02-01 14:20:32 | 2025-11-13 02:32:13 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5267 | Aussie sheep market gets stronger | Short and medium-time perspectives are favourable. | <p>Although the Australian sheep market has hit the 100 years bottom low a year ago, perspectives are looking favourable in short and medium-term. According to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), the beginning of the 2022 saleyard selling year for sheep and lambs has exceeded all expectations when compared to long-term historical prices, demonstrating the excellent market conditions producers are currently experiencing.</p> <p><strong>Restocker lambs</strong></p> <p>Compared to the 10-year average for the month of January, the current National Restocker Lamb Indicator (NRLI) is priced 49% or 292c/kg cwt higher than the 10-year average. <br />Clearly, the restocker market for producers selling into this avenue is extremely strong compared to long-term averages. Quality restocker lambs continued to be valued at the saleyards, as the national flock’s growth continues to gain momentum on the back of the seasonal conditions.</p> <p><strong>Trade lambs</strong></p> <p>For the month of January, the 10-year average price of the National Trade Lamb Indicator (NTLI) is 580c/kg cwt. Meanwhile, the average price recorded for the month of January 2022 was 839c/kg cwt – an appreciation of 45% or 258c/kg cwt on the 10-year average. <br />As the most traded lamb spec in the country, the current conditions for trade lambs compared to long-term averages are very strong. While this year’s yardings have remained softer than expected and prices have reacted accordingly, taking current prices into perspective with long-term averages reveals the exceptional market conditions producers have access to at present.</p> <p><strong>Mutton</strong></p> <p>The National Mutton Indicator (NMI) average price for the month of January is 362c/kg cwt. For January 2022, the average price was 577c/kg cwt – a figure 59% or 215c/kg cwt stronger than the 10-year average. <br />Whilst the NMI has softened compared to its heights of over 700c/kg cwt during 2021, its current price compared to the long-term average provides confidence to industry in the market’s short to medium-term performance. <br />Comparing long term prices to current market terms provides perspective on the current strength of the industry. Looking ahead, the performance of the NTLI, NRSI and NMI will provide producers the security in knowing if prices soften, their overall return on sale of stock will remain elevated against the long-term performance of these specs of sheep and lambs. <br />While forecasts of larger yardings and volumes in the short term throughout the first half of 2022 may place downward pressure on the market, prices comparatively to the long term will remain favourable. As a result, this is an exciting time for sheep and lamb producers across the country.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-01 13:55:13 | 2025-11-13 12:58:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5266 | US production of beef and pork to decline | A drop in demand in the domestic market, at least, is also foreseen by analysts. | <p>US Beef and pork production this year is expected to take a dive of 2%, as domestic demand is also dropping. Inflationary waves in the US economy that started last autumn and supply chain disruption along with a downward trend in the cycle of production will have a certain impact for the American meat industry. Beef production might decline 2% or more; pork production might decline 2%; and chicken production may increase by 1%, according to a USDA outlook for 2022.<br />However, the problem gets complicated, as analysts, such as Andrew Gottschalk of HedgersEdge.com, point out the reality of low spending power for many of the US inhabitants.<br />"People experiencing the most harm are those in the lowest income groups. These groups have the greatest impact on beef demand, as they spend to move up the protein ladder when their real wages are increasing. How long it might take for wage gains to again exceed the rate of inflation is the trillion-dollar question. In the interim, risk is increasing that the ongoing decline in real wages could limit demand for beef. The absolute price difference between the competing meats will become prioritized by consumers and beef demand will likely suffer. Relative value will become secondary to consumers in determining their meat purchases, slowing some price advances even in the face of declining supplies," he commented, according to FoodBusinessNews magazine.<br />The high-profit era may end this year for meatpackers and cattle breeders, as demand will slightly drop and the cost of operations will increase, it is mentioned in HedgersEdge.com's letter for investors. "All this suggests beef processors will not see the kind of astronomical margins they enjoyed in 2021. Fed beef processors at times saw profit margins exceed $900 per head, while cow processors saw margins of $400 per head. Fed beef processors in 2021 made a profit of $562 per head through the first nine months of the year, according to HedgersEdge.com. The first quarter saw margins average $301.38 per head, the second quarter $698 per head and the third quarter $688 per head. October saw profits of $580 per head and November saw profits of $452 per head," the document reveals.<br />The consumer's interest in animal protein is expected to move to cheaper products and a strat for this trend was already observed in the final quarter of 2021, in the domestic poultry market, when chicken "dark meat" was more consumed than other pieces with added value.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-31 12:07:38 | 2025-11-12 20:34:07 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5265 | Spain reports 10% increase in meat exports for 2021 | More than 2 million tonnes of meat were shipped to countries outside the EU. | <p>Spain is increasing its presence in the international meat market, with a jump of 10% reported in meat exports last year, reaching a total of 2,154,034 tonnes. From this perspective, all types of Spanish meat have enjoyed elevated demand in third markets around the globe. Poultry had the most notable increase in exports, with a growth in volumes of 25%, totaling 102,172 tonnes of products shipped outside the EU borders, followed by sheep and goat meat.<br />Beef closed the year with an increase of 12% in volumes exported (34,766 tonnes); while pork, despite the declines in recent months, also completed a year of growth with 1,923,530 tonnes sold in third countries, 7.9% more compared with 2020.<br />"Finally, another very positive figure is the 75,375 tonnes exported grouped under the heading 'other meats and preparations', since they show an increase of 39% compared to 2020," said the Spanish CEXGAN report. <br />Top 10 destinations for the Spanish meat exports were China, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, the UK, South Africa, Taiwan, Mexico, Hong Kong and Serbia.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-31 12:19:25 | 2025-11-12 01:37:33 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5264 | Market readjustments and waves of uncertainty for the global swine sector | <p>Pandemic has certainly taken its toll on global pig trade and will continue to do so, according to Rabobank analysts. The pandemic has led to many changes in supply chain management and consumption patterns, which will keep evolving, warns the bank in its first quarterly report for 2022.<br />"While many things are uncertain, one certainty is that input costs continue to rise – shipping rates, energy prices, and feed grain prices, together with labor costs, are challenging pork supply chains. In a slowing economy, producers and processors are finding it difficult to pass on all additional costs to consumers, so margins will be under pressure.</p> <p>Global pork imports and exports will likely decline from 2021 levels, mainly driven by reductions in China’s import demand as local production recovers. Although traditional importing countries – mainly Japan and South Korea, plus some new importing countries – will likely increase imports, major exporters will need to find a new balance between supply and demand," the report says.<br />Here are the main highlights for the next three months:<br />- China: Weak demand puts downward pressure on pork prices. Pork production will grow, driven by improved sow quality.<br /> <br />- Europe: Oversupply in Europe maintains downward pressure on prices. ASF spreads to northern Italy, potentially complicating trade.<br /> <br />- US: Reduced hog supplies in 1H will support prices and help offset rising costs. Covid disrupts slaughter and distribution, threatening demand. <br /> <br />- Brazil: Dry weather raises feed prices again. The election year is expected to bring more volatility to the hog market. <br /> <br />- Southeast Asia: Both Covid and ASF outbreaks impact Southeast Asian pork markets. Pork production in Vietnam and the Philippines will grow, albeit slowly. <br /> <br />- Japan: Demand is weakening as Covid keeps spreading. Pork imports are strong, as beef is more expensive.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-01-31 10:24:51 | 2025-11-13 10:41:48 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 5260 | Vion acts to cut CO2 emissions on site | From now, three fully electric terminal tractors will secure a rate of 100% emission-free in transportation on Boxtel production site. | <p>Vion is taking steps to make its logistics processes more sustainable. The next step is the deployment of three fully electric terminal tractors. These vehicles ensure that the shunting of the refrigerated trailers on the grounds of the production location in Boxtel will be 100% emission-free from now on. The three units of these innovative terminal tractors, of which only a few are in operation in the Netherlands, were recently deployed.</p> <p>After already increasing the sustainability of its fleet, including the use of fully electric refrigerated trailers in which meat is transported, Vion is now taking the next step by putting electric terminal tractors into operation in Boxtel. This is in line with Vion’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy."</p> <p><strong>3 vs 12</strong></p> <p>The three electric terminal tractors move the refrigerated trailers on the Vion Boxtel site and replace 12 diesel terminal tractors. At the same time as the expansion of the production location in Boxtel, the entire outdoor area was reorganised. Erik Helmink, Plant Manager Vion Boxtel: ‘We also looked for a more efficient and sustainable way to organise the outdoor area. To this end, we started talking to our supplier Toyota Material Handling Netherlands and its subsidiary Vitesse Vorkheftrucks was able to supply these three electric terminal tractors, which are unique in the Netherlands. The terminal tractors were specially built for this purpose by Terberg in Benschop (NL). Unfortunately, the delivery time was slightly longer due to corona, but all three have now been put into operation.’’</p> <p><strong>More sustainable logistics process</strong></p> <p>The electric terminal tractors make Vion’s logistics process more sustainable. By switching to electric, there are no CO2 emissions and noise is greatly reduced because the new terminal tractors are low-noise. This also has positive effects on the surrounding area.<br />More efficient planning is now possible as well. Previously, the diesel terminal tractors remained coupled to the trailer on-site, but that is no longer necessary. The trailers can now be safely uncoupled on so-called trailer trestles. These ensure that trailers can be safely loaded by a forklift truck, also electric, while they are uncoupled. The more efficient planning means that drivers do not have to keep getting in and out of terminal tractors throughout the working day, which is an improvement from an ergonomic perspective. Having fewer terminal tractors on-site also contributes to safety.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-28 10:01:06 | 2025-11-12 18:13:36 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5259 | Global duck meat market to accelerate growth over the next 4 years | Asia-Pacific will be the most dynamic market, with a total expansion of 74% until the end of 2025. | <p>The duck meat market is set for growth in the following years, according to the latest global market report from Technavio covering the period between 2021-2025. A CAGR of 3% in the global market is expected over the next 4 years, with the APAC region acting as the main driver for this expansion.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/IRTNTR44274_1.jpg?1643374383715" alt="IRTNTR44274_1" height="100%" /></p> <p>"APAC will provide maximum growth opportunities in the duck meat market during the forecast period. According to our research report, the region will contribute to 74% of the global market growth and is expected to dominate the market through 2025. China, Japan, and Malaysia are the key countries for the duck meat market in APAC. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in MEA. The increasing health awareness, the convenience offered by processed meats, and the expanding fast-food chains will drive the duck meat market growth in APAC during the forecast period," analysts forecast.<br />Also, the duck meat market share growth by the fresh duck meat segment will be significant during the forecast period. The increasing availability of fresh duck meat through supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and other distribution channels will drive the growth of the fresh duck meat market during the forecast period. The high demand for protein-rich food products and increased disposable income levels are also driving the segment.<br />Currently, the global duck meat market is primarily driven by the rising awareness about the health benefits associated with the consumption of duck meat. This is leading to an increase in demand for fresh duck meat as well as processed duck meat. Hence, several major vendors are expanding their production capacities to meet the growing demand. This has led to the availability of a wide range of product choices in the market.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-28 11:53:47 | 2025-11-13 13:57:45 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5258 | Top Butcher Chef contest to be held first time at CARNEXPO Grill 2022 | This event, a premiere in the East European market, will take place in Olimp, at Phoenicia Blue View resort at the Black Sea. | <p>CARNEXPO Grill, the most important local gastronomic event, organizes, for the first time, the international Top Butcher Chef competition, between May 5-6, 2022 at Phenicia Blue View in Olimp, in order to promote and develop the butchers' guild in Romania.<br />Top Butcher Chef is the first competition that aims to select the best master butchers, bringing face-to-face teams of professionals from the country and abroad who will go through several competition tests, judged by an international jury, in the fight for the grand trophy: Butcher of Romania.<br />"Much more than a simple competition, Top Butcher Chef is about the art of learning, sharing and innovating through new meat processing techniques designed to contribute to the specialized development of the meat industry. The concept of Top Butcher Chef aims to create an environment in which Romanian butchers try to overcome the current practice of the industry in its various stages of production: general preparation, meat cutting, exhibition and creative use of beef, pork, sheep and poultry products. Through this competition, we want to build a professional community that will generate business opportunities and supports the general trade to benefit from an infusion of creativity and innovation," said Eugen CAPRA, CEO of CARNEXPO Grill.</p> <p>Top Butcher Chef will take place in the most awaited gastronomic event in Romania, CARNEXPO Grill 2022, for three hours, and each competing team will have at its disposal half a carcass of beef, half a carcass of pork, a lamb whole and five chicken carcasses, which you will have to turn into value-added products.<br />The participating teams will be able to provide their own spices, marinades and garnishes to finish the products that will be designed to inspire and exceed the limits. The finished products will then be presented as if they could be marketed in a retail setting. The jury consists of independent referees, selected by the organizers from the most important specialists in the world specialty industry, and will score each team according to technique and skills, workmanship, product innovation, overall finish and presentation.</p> <p>The first edition of the Top Butcher Chef competition is all the more important as it responds to the current challenges regarding the lack of skilled workers in factories and slaughterhouses in Romania. The current crisis of skilled workers in the meat industry is getting worse every year, becoming a deep global problem. The technical and vocational education system in Romania does not meet the demand on the local labor market. So far, Romania do not have vocational schools in the public educational system to prepare new generations for this industry, in practice vocational training is done at work. "The organization of Top Butcher Chef within CARNEXPO Grill is just the first step we take in collaboration with Agrofood Association, a partnership that aims to establish the first National Butchery Team of Romania and the Professional School of Butchers, social-educational training projects and education of future butchers. In this way, we invite all partners and specialists in the meat industry to join this bold project that brings concrete solutions for the very existence of the butcher business in Romania ", added Eugen Capra.<br />With over 15 years of experience in promoting the meat and meat products sector in Romania, CARNEXPO Grill specialists are launching new challenges for the meat industry with which it aims to prepare new generations of specialists to ensure the future of the Romanian meat sector.<br />For more details on enrolling in the first edition of Top Butcher Chef, please contact CARNEXPO Grill representative:<br />Dorinel NICULAE - 0728086130, office@industriacarnii.ro</p> | 1 | Events | 2022-01-28 12:19:39 | 2025-11-12 05:23:55 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5257 | Increase in Irish beef exports foreseen by BordBia | <p>Irish beef exports value grew by 9% in 2021, although the volumes shipped abroad have declined, according to a recent outlook released by BordBia. Total value of Irish beef exports was €2.1 billion last year, as the presence of the products has increased in international markets (22%, up from 19% in 2020) and in the EU single market (45%, up from 41% in 2020). At the same time, volumes shipped to the British market went down to 33% from 37% two years ago.<br />According to Government figures, Irish cattle throughputs fell by 6% (98,000 head) in 2021 to 1.7 million head, as cattle supplies remained tight. This helped keep Irish cattle prices supported through the year, with the 2021 average deadweight R3 steer price at €4.31/kg, up 12% (43p/kg) from the year before (EU Commission). For 2022, Irish cattle slaughter is expected to show some recovery, by an estimated 70-80,000 head (+3-4%). Population data would suggest that the majority of 2022 production growth will be later in the year, with an increase evident in numbers of cattle aged 18-24 months. Bord Bia reported that supplies are forecast to remain relatively tight for the first half of the year, constrained by numbers of older prime cattle.<br />In terms of volume, total Irish beef exports fell by 12% last year, but, as mentioned above the value was rising due to tight beef supply in the global market. Prospects for this year are much depending on regaining access to key markets such as China and the UK but also to the volume of sales in foodservice.<br />"The outlook for Irish beef exports to EU27 and the UK remains broadly positive for 2022 with the markets set to be relatively balanced in terms of supply and demand. Global market demand seems set to remain good as global supplies look set to be tight as a result of pressure on output from both North and South America as a result of drought conditions in both regions in 2021. Market demand for Irish beef will be influenced by the sustained demand from our key British customers and a continuation of free access to that market in 2022," said the report.<br />While it can be expected that there will be some growth in non-EU beef imports in 2022, the recovery in demand from the foodservice sector and greater exports to international markets should keep largely positive market dynamics in place. "China’s import demand for beef continues to grow and is expected (by the United States Department of Agriculture) to reach 3.25 million tonnes in 2022. If market access can be regained, this will pose a sizeable opportunity to grow exports to that market on the same trajectory as in the first half of 2020. A return to previous import demand levels and a growing interest in Irish beef in Japan should also see growth in the Asian market.<br />"Irish cattle availability is expected to increase in the second half of 2022. Bord Bia’s analysis of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) database and related production and trade factors, indicate an increase of 50,000 head (+3%) in finished cattle supplies for 2022 as a whole," Irish analysts added in their report.<br />On the other hand, a report from UK's AHDB mentioned a possible rebound for Irish beef in this market. "From our own forecasts, more beef is expected to be sold through the UK foodservice (eating-out) market in 2022, although not as much as pre-pandemic levels due to business closures and people working from home on a more permanent basis. These factors are expected to be positive for Irish exports in 2022. A forecast rise in production of price-competitive Irish product, and expectations of greater demand for beef from the UK eating-out market will likely make Irish imports increasingly attractive in 2022. From a price point of view, any shift in beef demand from retail back into foodservice could likely exert some pressure on demand for home-grown cattle. However, UK cattle supplies are expected to remain on the tighter side for the first half of 2022, which should offer support to prices," commented Hannah Clarke, livestock analyst, AHDB.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-27 14:03:41 | 2025-11-13 11:08:09 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 5256 | Italian pork banned in the Chinese market | The rising number of African swine fever (ASF) cases in wild boar population sit behind this decision. | <p>China issued a ban on pork imports from Italy due to the ASF outbreak reported earlier this month by the European country. China's General Administration of Customs issued the order this Wednesday and, since then, any product of this type that arrives in China and comes from Italy will be returned to its senders or destroyed. If the shipment of the merchandise was made before the issuance of this notification, said products must undergo a mandatory quarantine to ensure their health.</p> <p>The disease was detected in Italy, the seventh-largest producer of pork in the European Union with almost nine million heads, in early January after an infected wild boar appeared in the Piedmont region. Since then, the number of cases has been increasing and some countries, such as Japan, Taiwan and Switzerland, began to impose restrictions on Italian pork products.<br />A similar ban was placed on pork imports from North Macedonia, another country hit by ASF recently.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-27 15:19:08 | 2025-11-13 13:59:37 | Details Edit Delete |
