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| 4482 | 6 Interprofessional organizations and 21 companies are joining forces to reshape the meat sector. | <p>Spain is about to put €3.5 billion is a project that aims to reshape the entire food chain, from livestock farms to processing plants, through slaughterhouses, cutting rooms or the cold industry. The project is being developed by LLYC and coordinated by Fernando Moraleda, and the six Interprofessional organizations (INTERPORC, PROVACUNO, ASICI, INTERNCUN, AVIANZA and INTEROVIC) have been the facilitators of the start of the project, which is currently in the hands of the following companies: Vall Companys, Grupo Fuertes, Campofrío, Grupo Jorge, Incarlopsa, Uvesa, Fribin, Grupo Coren, Covap, Grupo Empresarial Costa, Olot Meat, Faccsa, Famadesa, Sánchez Romero Carvajal, Montesano, Grupo Medina, Costa Brava Mediteranean Food, Celevant , Encinar de Humienta, Moralejo and Grupo Hermi, announced CdeComunicacion magazine.<br />A final form of the project will be presented to the Spanish government in April, which is expected to help in the co-financing of this project for its realization through European funds. New companies are expected to join the initiative in all its five areas of interest: depopulation, industry, circular economy, renewables and digitization of SMEs.<br />The objective is to structurally modernize the Spanish meat sector and therefore, some of its central points are:</p> <p>- Traceability. The project's objective is to mainstream data management throughout the chain and to create a blockchain to give it greater added value, especially abroad.<br />- Innovation in the value chain.<br /> - Increased competitiveness.<br />- Food safety and animal welfare.<br /> - Increase employment among the younger population and among women.<br />- New business models.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-17 03:55:08 | 2025-08-10 22:50:35 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4483 | De Groene Weg pushes Dutch organic meat to the German market | The proportion of organic across all meat types in German food retail in 2020 jumped by 55.5% to 49,049 tonnes and achieved a market share of 2.9%. | <p>De Groene Weg, one of the largest producer of organic meat in the Dutch market, plans an expansion to Germany. The company, an independent subsidiary od Vion Food Group, already holds a share of 75% in the Dutch organic meat market and wants to benefit from the new trend that was visible in Germany, last year. The proportion of organic across all meat types in food retail in 2020 jumped by 55.5% to 49,049 tonnes and achieved a market share of 2.9%. In the pork segment alone, the share in Germany in 2020 rose 48.9% to 11,534 tonnes compared to the previous year. This meant that organic pork achieved a market share of 2% in this country for the first time ever. Large quantities of organic meat are already being imported to Germany from the Netherlands and Denmark to satisfy demand.<br />“Our close cooperation with the best organic farmers in the Netherlands is directed towards a common set of goals – a good life for the animal, a fair price for the farmer, the production of excellent meat and of the best possible quality for the customer,” explained Allan Bakker, the company's director.</p> <p>This is thanks to the gradual expansion of a demand-oriented supply chain in which today around 110 farmers deliver 2,300 organic pigs on average to the company every week. “The balance between supply and demand – ‘gradual’ is key – is important for everyone involved,” states Bakker. Open-ended contracts secure the pig farmers’ supply obligations towards the company as well as the company’s obligations towards them.<br />The company now wants to intensify the promotion of its concept among German farmers in order to expand similar supply chains in Germany in the medium-term too. The Dutch experience indicates that converting a traditional pig farm to organic animal farming takes two to three years on average. “And I don’t know any farmer for whom taking the step towards a green way of pork production hasn’t been worth it financially,” explains Allard Bakker. De Groene Weg’s goal is to share its own experience in making the transition to organic production with German farmers too.</p> <p>Coronavirus has yet again shown the company that the number of organic consumers is growing significantly. De Groene Weg runs its own chain of organic butchers in the Netherlands. In 2020, its butcher shops across the country recorded their proportion of new customers at 15%. “Consumers appreciate,” Bakker says, “how our farmers take a clear stance towards sustainable pig rearing in cooperation with De Groene Weg and recognise that animal welfare is truly close to our hearts and significantly surpasses EU standards.”<br />De Groene Weg will present its plans to enter the German market at Biofach. The world’s annual leading trade fair for environmentally-friendly consumer products will take place in Nuremberg from 17-19 February online for the first time ever.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-02-17 07:30:24 | 2025-08-10 06:05:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4484 | 30% rise in Thai pig prices | The price rise is a result of resumption in live pig exports to Vietnam that is getting back to normal. | <p>Pig price rises in Thailand as live pig exports to Vietnam resumed. The price of live pigs in Thailand increased to $2.6/kg in February 2021, up 30% from December 2020. <br />The number of sows is expected to be marginally increased to 1.154 million heads in the year, up from 1.15 million heads in the previous year. Similarly, the number of commercial pigs in the year would increase slightly to 22.57 million heads, up from 22.52 million heads, according to a forecast by the Thai Feed Mill Association.</p> <p>"The rise in numbers of sows and commercial pigs is being driven by increasing production in the southern region of the country. The Thai Swine Raisers Association estimates that the production in the south would increase by 10% in the year to about 88,000 sows and 1.87 million commercial pigs.<br />The southern region of Thailand has a population of about 9.3 million people or 13% of the country’s 69 million people. Its pig production is far more than the local consumption. As a result, the surplus of pigs in southern Thailand is supplied to abattoirs in Bangkok and peripheral areas. Additionally, some of the pigs produced in the south are also shipped across the borders of Laos and Cambodia to Vietnam. Some traders even load the southern pigs in modified fishing boats to deliver to their customers in Vietnam", according to the latest Genesus market report.</p> <p>As southern Thailand is declared as an FMD (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) free zone, this makes it impossible for commercial pigs from the other regions of the country to be shipped to the south. Only breeding pigs are allowed to move to the south, but with a tight control by the Department of Livestock Development.<br />Relatively free from competition, pig production system in the south is undeveloped, compared with the other regions of Thailand. Here pigs are largely raised in open houses situated underneath rubber and oil palm plantations. However, there are a few large-scale, modern farms in the south, most of them belong to national livestock firms and affluent local entrepreneurs such as CP Group, Betagro, Trang Wattana Farm and Farmmesh Southern.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-02-17 07:58:49 | 2025-08-11 13:21:27 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4485 | HKScan brings innovative packaging to Finland | To replace its fossil plastics, HKScan is working co-operatively with Woodly Oy, a Finnish company developing a new type of plastic, based on wood cellulose. | <p>A new type of plastic, based on wood cellulose will be soon added to the Finnish market by HKScan. The target is to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of the ready packaging film by more than 50% in comparison to traditional plastic packaging, according to the company. Utilising wood-based packaging plastics is a step towards carbon neutrality for an entire food chain. This is the aim of HKScan’s Zero Carbon climate plan. HKScan’s co-operative partners in this venture include the wood-based plastics developer Woodly Oy and packaging film producer Wipak.<br />HKScan is taking great strides towards carbon neutrality. Product packaging is one key area of focus in the company’s efforts to achieve this goal. <br />“HKScan is renewing its packaging to make it even more responsible. Our goal is to ensure that all our packaging is recyclable by the end of 2025, at the latest. At the same time, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint of our packaging by 20% and the amount of packaging plastics by 20% from the levels in 2019”, states Markus Gotthardt, VP, Commercial for HKScan in Finland.<br />To replace its fossil plastics, HKScan is working co-operatively with Woodly Oy, a Finnish company developing a new type of plastic, based on wood cellulose. As a result of this co-operation, HKScan will be the first company to have exclusive rights to use the wood-based Woodly plastics in the meat product category in Finland. The company will utilise the plastics on select grilling sausage packages during the coming summer.</p> <p>“By using the carbon-neutral Woodly component, we will reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of the ready packaging film by more than 50% in comparison to traditional plastic packaging”, explains Gotthardt.</p> <p>The main raw component in Woodly materials, namely coniferous cellulose, comes from certified, sustainably managed coniferous forests. The renewable aspect of the material makes it a viable option to replace packaging materials made from fossil ingredients. Packaging film made from Woodly materials is manufactured and converted for HKScan’s use by Wipak, a company operating as part of Wihuri Group in Finland. Woodly-based packaging materials are recycled as plastics. HKScan has the exclusive right to use Woodly materials in select product categories.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2021-02-18 07:38:41 | 2025-08-10 12:19:12 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4486 | Saudi Arabia and Brazilian meat producer ready to operate in Australia | <p>A Saudi agriculture investment firm is to expand into Australia through a partnership deal with a Brazilian livestock company. The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC), a joint-stock company owned by the Public Investment Fund, is ready to begin operations on Australian land to cover the demand for meat in the Middle East. <br /> “The company believes that Australia uniquely complements our operations in South America, maximizing sales opportunities and operating synergies, reducing risks and contributing to our strategy of consolidation in the animal protein export market,” Minerva Foods said in a statement. In a second agreement, Minerva will supply its products to SALIC for distribution in the Middle East and Asia.<br />The Brazilian company believes that this move will strengthen its exposure in those regions. So far, 55% of Minerva's beef exports are shipped to these regions. SALIC may purchase as much as 25,000 tons of Minerva’s products a year, the meatpacker said. According to SALIC, Saudi Arabia annually consumes 550,000 tons of red meat, of which 70% is imported. SALIC is also a shareholder of Minerva Foods, owning 33.83% of the company.<br />Minerva Foods is one of the largest meat production companies in South America and the second-largest exporter in Brazil as it produces more than 1 million tonnes of meat annually.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-18 09:01:46 | 2025-08-11 10:18:37 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4487 | CARNEXPO Grill expands to the Republic of Moldova | After a first successful edition in Romania, the most important platform in promoting local brands and products is crossing the border in the neighbouring country. | <p>CARNEXPO Grill is going to have its first international edition on 21 May this year in the Republic of Moldova. Dubbed CARNEXPO Grill International, this edition will gather together representatives of the most important meat producers and packer from the Republic of Moldova, representatives of the authorities and ambassadors, top buyers from retail, importers and exporters and also chefs renowned for their activity in the hospitality sector.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/20210211-DSC08470.jpg?1613645850842" alt="20210211-DSC08470" height="100%" /></p> <p><br />Partners from the last year's event held in Romania have already confirmed their participation, interested in meeting their counterparts from the Republic of Moldova to develop new partnerships. "CARNEXPO Grill International is an important step made by meat industries from both Romania and the Republic of Moldova and our intention to create a communication platform to promote local products and brands will surely highlight the achievements in this sector. This event's concept will allow participants to exchange ideas with their counterparts from the EU and some other countries around the globe that will lead to clear progress for the meat industry in this region", emphasized Eugen Capr?, General Manager, CARNEXPO Grill.<br />CARNEXPO Grill's partner, the National Association of Romanian Chefs and Confectioners (ANCBT), represented by its president ?tefan Bercea hopes to tie-up a stronger relationship with the Moldavian counterpart and sees this event as the perfect occasion to promote local products from both countries. "We are optimistic and confident in the partnerships with the producers from Romania and the Republic of Moldova and we hope that together we will bring as many beneficial solutions as possible," stated Mr Bercea.<br />The event is designed to add a special flavour to the meat presented on the venue bay pairing it with famous wines from the Republic of Moldova. Already known wineries such Castel Mimi, Cricova, Chateau Vartely, Asconi announced their intention to participate at CARNEXPO Grill International.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/20210210-DSC07924.jpg?1613645750044" alt="20210210-DSC07924" height="100%" /></p> <p><br />The event will have as the main partner the National Association of Meat Processors from the Republic of Moldova and the support of the country's government and local authorities. Two of the main meat producers in the country, Carmez and Aviselect, have confirmed their participation.<br />"We are constantly trying to demonstrate that we represent an industry that brings added value to the Moldovan economy, with a very large number of employees engaged in meat production. Our association promotes traditional values, quality and performance. We are happy for any kind of collaboration and we are open for any kind of initiatives of this kind, as our industry is currently working to constantly promote products abroad," pointed Sergiu Gr?dinaru, President of the National Association of Meat Processors.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/20210211-DSC08588.jpg?1613645803361" alt="20210211-DSC08588" height="100%" /></p> <p><br />"I have always argued that every country must protect its national interests, producers and local products, these being an asset of any businessman who is also a patriot, and we are all like that, especially Moldovans. This is our intention to somewhat encourage communication between us. The idea of promoting local producers and gastronomy is welcome and our partners at CARNEXPO Grill have the necessary experience to make a successful event," completed Viorel Cosnicean, Aviselect's General Manager.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Events | 2021-02-18 10:58:19 | 2025-08-11 03:43:16 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4488 | UK sheep meat exports rose in December | The largest increase was recorded in shipments going to Ireland, says AHDB. | <p>UK sheep meat exports have increased by 12% in December, totalling 10.400 tonnes. This is the highest export level for the month since 2017 and could reflect traders positioning themselves before the EU-exit date, according to AHDB. The largest increase was recorded in shipments going to Ireland, which totalled 1,400 tonnes, 700 tonnes more than the year before. "For 2020 as a whole, UK sheep meat exports were 7% (6,800 tonnes) lower year on year, at 88,200 tonnes. Demand from the EU foodservice sector, in particular, would have been lower, as was UK production", explained Bronwyn Magee, AHDB analyst.</p> <p>UK imports of sheep meat also fell in December, down by 8% (400 tonnes) year-on-year, totalling 5,100 tonnes. This decline was driven by fewer shipments from New Zealand, which fell by 5% (200 tonnes) year-on-year, to total just 3,400 tonnes. This comes as more volumes from New Zealand and Australia continue to be drawn to Asian markets, an increasing trend we have seen over the past year. Overall for 2020, UK imports of sheep meat totalled 58,500 tonnes, down on the year by 7% (4,100 tonnes). Shipments from New Zealand for the year totalled 38,100 tonnes, 2% lower than volumes imported in 2019.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-02-19 11:21:37 | 2025-08-10 07:14:35 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4489 | Beef demand in the US to decline in the post-pandemic world | Rabobank analyst expects a reduction in the supply of livestock due to the decrease in the number of cattle. | <p>Disruptions in the supply chain related to the coronavirus epidemic have maintained the demand for beef in the US market causing a spike in prices the last year, according to the latest analysis from Rabobank. However, there will be a drop in demand after the recovery, warns Dustin Aherin, analyst - animal protein.<br />According to him, virus control will relieve much of the current strain on the processing and distribution sectors. Throughout the next several years, innovations accelerated by Covid-19 will go live, as well as technological advancements across the supply chain. Simultaneously, tighter cattle supplies from a declining beef cow herd will come to fruition.<br />At the same time, demand for beef is expected to decline in the domestic market as al those factors mentioned above will increase the prices.<br />"Post-pandemic, Rabobank expects domestic US beef demand to retreat from the all-time highs realized throughout 2020. The extreme late-spring spike in retail prices can largely be explained by the reduced availability of beef and other meat products following the well-documented, Covid-19-induced supply chain disruptions,” says Mr Aherin.<br />However, the elevation of beef demand, which accounts for both supply and price, indicates that higher beef prices have resulted from more than just supply changes, particularly with meat supplies recovering in recent months. “The exact circumstances that fostered beef demand’s incredible strength during the pandemic also foretell potential vulnerabilities during the post-pandemic recovery period,” he added.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-02-19 11:43:44 | 2025-08-08 18:24:58 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4490 | Hong Kong bans poultry imports from 3 countries | The measure applies to products from some regions in South Korea, Germany and Poland that were hit by avian flu outbreaks. | <p>Poultry producers from Gyeongsangbuk-Do (South Korea), Brandenburg (Germany), and Lubuskie (Poland) have lost access to Hong Kong due to outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza reported recently.<br />Hong Kong's food safety authority decided today to suspend the import of poultry meat and products from bird flu-affected areas in South Korea, Germany and Poland.<br />The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Hong Kong government's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said that this was in view of notifications from the World Organisation for Animal Health about outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in these areas. The CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products, including poultry eggs, from these areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong, informs The Strait Times newspaper.<br />Due to multiple outbreaks reported across the EU, poultry imports from several other states have been banned recently across Asia. Among those are France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Bulgaria.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-02-19 12:04:52 | 2025-08-11 11:32:03 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4491 | Tough times for British meat exporters | 30 hours added to complete paperwork and 60% increase in costs of shipping. | <p>British firms are now registering EU businesses to bypass the export problems, warns Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association. Some of the reasons for this are the new compliance rules that appeared after the UK's exit from the bloc and additional costs for shipping.<br />"The new system is adding an average of 30 hours into the process, and the costs to ship these loads are now around 60% higher than last year. This is caused by a combination of additional charges from HMRC and their French counterpart, extra customs agents’ and veterinary charges to process the paperwork, and haulage charges that have risen four-fold due to delays at the border. On top of that, freight insurers are raising premiums or simply refusing to insure loads,” explained Mr. Allen using France as an example of a destination for British meat products exported to the EU.<br />The complications that appeared in the shipping process created a downward spiral for meat exporters, especially for the small and medium companies. Consignments of British meat heading to customers on the continent are still below 50% of normal volume, with some companies doing no exports at all. And this inability to export the parts of the carcase that Brits don’t buy means that meat processing becomes less profitable which will eventually hit livestock prices for British farmers, according to BMPA experts.<br />The system between the UK and EU must be revised to eliminate some artificial barriers appeared in trade, said BMPA. "It’s going to require much more commercial co-operation between businesses as well as political co-operation between the UK and the EU to re-negotiate and re-design the system from top to bottom. What we are sure of is that whatever is being discussed by Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to ease trade barriers with Northern Ireland should also apply to trade with the EU", concluded the association.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-22 05:45:44 | 2025-08-09 09:25:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4492 | Vion completes takeover of Belgian abattoir | "We can now start our phased approach to integrate the company in the Vion group", says Ronald Lotgerink, CEO of Vion. | <p>Vion announced last week that the takeover process of the Adriaens cattle abattoir in Belgium has been successfully completed. The company will start the integration process within the Vion group. All employees will stay in the Adriaens organization.<br />Ronald Lotgerink, CEO of Vion, commented: “In the recent period we have been working in close cooperation with the management team of Adriaens preparing the acquisition. We can now start our phased approach to integrate the company in the Vion group with our Belgium organization and local talent and working together to build trust in the market.”</p> <p>A better spread of beef in Western Europe</p> <p>“Our aim is the strengthening of our beef activities in Belgium in order to achieve a better spread of our Beef activities for our customers in Western Europe. Together with the Adriaens team, we will work on building strong relationships with farmers and customers in this important Western European region for beef cattle,” says David De Camp COO Beef at Vion.<br />Vion is an international food company active in meat and plant-based meat substitutes. Vion’s strategy focuses on the development of regional chains that are distinctive and connect producers and consumers in terms of quality and price.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-22 05:52:46 | 2025-08-10 14:09:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4493 | Spain opens the Filipino beef market | More than 20 companies are allowed to ship their products to the Asian country. | <p>The governments of the Philippines and Spain have reached an agreement that allows more than 20 Spanish beef producers to export the meat to the Filipino market. Negotiations have been in place for more than two years and Provacuno has already prepared the field for Spanish beef. "This authorization culminates the efforts of the authorities and the beef sector in Spain to increase the list of countries where we can export our products," declared Javier Lopez, director of Provacuno. In the last couple of years, Spain has gained access to markets such as Vietnam and Japan and is currently working to introduce Spanish beef in China and South Korea, a target that is going to accelerate beef exports to Asia.<br />The total demand for beef in the Filipino market is about 400,000 tonnes per year, while the production stands at about 200,000 tonnes, so imports are very important. Provacuno has been traveling to the Philippines for more than two years and organizing reverse missions and online meetings to establish relationships with distributors, importers, HORECA channel companies, and the media from the Asian country. "There are important efforts made by the companies that have opted for this market and that as of today will be able to commercialize Spanish beef in the Philippines", commented Jose Ramon Godoy, director of International Sales at Provacuno.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-02-22 06:34:54 | 2025-08-10 12:16:55 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4494 | Gulfood 2021 makes the first step to a new normal | The show was the first major event held in the last 12 months but several major players from the meat industry have avoided being present in person. | <p>Gulfood 2021 has opened its doors for exhibitors, although the coronavirus crisis in the world is far from over. Covid protocols were set for the trade fair at Dubai World Trade Center to keep safe the representatives of more than 2,500 companies representing 85 countries and their visitors. Until 25th February, Gulfood will present the main market trends on food and beverage and aims to highlight new innovations, consumer behaviour patterns, and revive communication links between thousands of key players in the sector.<br />The event is expected to attract thousands of buyers from across the world and will feature more than 60 chefs including Michelin Starred culinary masters, 110 speakers including renowned business leaders, government heads and food innovators, as well as the best culinary experts in the UAE.<br />“As the most competitive global sourcing platform and the first live F&B event for almost 12 months, the return of Gulfood marks the only platform for F&B professionals to reconnect with partners, explore big business opportunities and start the year with confidence,” said DWTC events management executive VP Trixie LohMirmand.<br />Part of the show will be Gulfood’s First in Food Workshops learning sessions, which are to be held on February 21, 23 and 24 in Hall 2, will offer insights into the future of F&B. This year’s programme features live sessions on topics ranging from food safety and innovation to sustainable dining, food safety, and F&B design.<br />Along the major players that are to be present at Gulfood 2021 are the Brazilians and other South American states. As an example, 42 companies from Brazil will have booths open under the coordination of ABPA-APEX.<br />“Expectations were high regarding the first major international action from our industry since the pandemic began. All of the participating companies are surprised, especially with the high level of visitors they are getting. Expectations have been surpassed when it comes to prospecting and consolidation of deals, which is particularly important at a time when deals with Arab clients are picking up,” ABPA Markets director Luis Rua said.</p> <p>The Brazilian animal-based protein companies at the trade show are led by ABPA in partnership with Apex-Brasil. Business meetings are also expected to take place involving brands affiliated with the Brazilian Chicken, Brazilian Egg, and Brazilian Breeders international poultry industry promotion projects.<br />On the other hand, Americans representing USMEF have decided to replace the executives from North America with colleagues from the Pakistani branch due to the risks involving their presence at the show.</p> | 1 | Events | 2021-02-23 09:16:03 | 2025-08-10 17:52:04 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4495 | Rabobank sees three stages of evolution for the poultry industry | The global market for poultry is going to be split in terms of purchasing power, consumption trends, and distribution channels. | <p>The poultry industry is experiencing a historical change on different levels, according to the latest Rabobank report. So far, markets have reacted in different ways to the disruption brought by the COVID-19 crisis, separating consumption habits among consumers, companies in terms of performances, and regions around the globe, if we take into consideration the distribution channels. There are three stages observed by the Senior Animal Protein Analyst Nan-Dirk Mulder:</p> <p><strong>Stage 1. Disruption (2020)</strong>: significant disruption in markets, commerce and supply chains, with greater differences than ever in history in performance between companies.</p> <p><strong>Stage 2. Road to Dual Market Recovery (2021)</strong>: Larger impacts that global and regional industries will experience this year. The ups and downs of the pandemic in the first quarter will lead to continued impacts on channels, with a spike in retail and online demand, as well as low demand for food services. Conditions will gradually begin to recover as COVID-19 becomes a little more controlled in the second half of 2021 and in 2022 as vaccines become more widely used. All this happens in the context of high and volatile feed costs. From a demand perspective, there will be a dual market trend defined by high purchasing power consumers that will drive the demand for premium retail products on the one hand, and price-focused consumers on the other. economically affected by the pandemic. The key topics for investors during stage 2 will be market positioning, cost control, procurement, and supply management. Consolidation will also gradually accelerate.</p> <p><strong>Stage 3. Aftermath (2022):</strong> The return on bullish investment opportunities for the global industry in a post-COVID-19 environment, where the key investment themes will be different from those before the pandemic. The demand for poultry will be characterized by strong and continued demand despite the recovery of ASF and the growth of alternative proteins. Distribution channels will change, with continuous and strong sales at home and online, which will also change product mix opportunities. Value chains will become more digital, smarter, and more sustainable, and food and input security will drive increased local supply and more pressured trade</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-23 09:38:42 | 2025-08-11 12:08:08 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4496 | ASF found on pig farms in Boa Vista island | 7 cases were confirmed by lab tests and restrictive measures have been installed. | <p>Local authorities in Boavista Island, part of the Cape Verde Islands, confirmed that traces of ASF were found in pigs raised on several farms located in the Industrial Zone of Sal-Rei, with local authorities making progress with the implementation of sanitary measures, involving the Boa Vista Chamber, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment, the Health Police and the National Police, "for the defense of Public Health".<br />A ban on slaughtering pigs without authorization has been placed to stop the disease from spreading after 7 cases were confirmed by the veterinary laboratory of the Cape Verdean Livestock Service Directorate. Activities such as "slaughtering pigs" without proper authorization ", the movement of pigs between locations on that island and to other islands, including derived products, are" totally prohibited", according to a document released by the island's directorate.<br />The document also calls for the collaboration of the population not to purchase or consume pork without the health certificate issued by the local veterinary authority "and, under no circumstances, to consume pork of doubtful origin". <br />The island of Boa Vista is part of the Republic of Cape Verde, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean north of the west coast of central Africa.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-23 09:54:16 | 2025-08-11 12:54:38 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4497 | Australia expects shock waves in top beef destination | As Japan is confronted with new COVID-19 restrictions, the impact on beef exports is expected to be significant. | <p>The main destination for Australian beef, Japan, is confronted with another set of restrictions in several provinces and that could have a serious impact for exporters, warns MLA’s Regional Manager – Japan and Korea, Scott Walker. Last year, Japan imported 269,000 tonnes of Aussie beef, 6% down from 2019 levels. However, a new set o restrictions applied in Tokyo and the surrounding regions may have a certain impact on demand from foodservice sector.<br />"The current state of emergency started in January and was supposed to be finished in February. As a result, harsher restrictions have come into play, with restaurants closing at 8 pm, negatively impacting the demand for beef across the foodservice sector. While the trend appears to be improving, there is still pressure on medical facilities in a number of areas, so it’s unclear when the SoE will be lifted. We are certainly seeing more of a need to provide easy-to-cook at home recipes. It's a challenge for a lot of consumers in densely populated areas in particular, as not everyone has extensive cooking facilities. Therefore, we need to ensure our recipes are simple, easy and delicious. Pre-prepared meals are also becoming more popular while quick service restaurants are booming," adviced Mr Walker.<br />According to his report, in this situation, partnering with e-commerce stores to promote Australian beef seems to have better results than organizing large gatherings in typical bricks and mortar retail stores. For the ast couple of months, MLA had a promotional campaign focused on how to cook beef at home. Over this period, there was a 6% increase in sales that helped to clear out beef inventory in Japan.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-24 06:11:28 | 2025-08-11 03:22:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4498 | CP Foods farm the first certified for cage-free farming practices | <p>Charoen Pokphand Foods’s Wang Somboon Farm becomes the first in Thailand to be certified by Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development for its cage-free farming practices. <br />The Department of Livestock enforced the cage-free farming standard in early 2021 and invited eligible farms to sign up for certification undertaken by the Bureau of Livestock Standards and Certification. Under recent inspection by Saraburi Provincial Livestock Office’s Muak Lek unit, Wang Somboon Farm was certified for its standard, being the first in Saraburi Province and Thailand. Dr.Nut Sawasrath, D.V.M, a Professional level Veterinarian who led the inspection team and represented Saraburi Province, said that Wang Somboon Farm has shown full compliance to the Department of Livestock Development’s cage-free standard, making it the first cage-free farm in Saraburi and Thailand to be certified for the standard. <br />He added that the certification would not only raise confidence among consumers but also serve as the foundation to lift Thailand’s standards in layer hen farming as the knowledge can be extended to other farmers. <br />The certification affirmed CP Foods commitment to obtaining international standards for Thailand’s livestock production and supporting sustainable consumption among Thai consumers. Mr. Somkid Wannalukkhee, senior vice president for egg business of CP Foods turned Wang Somboon into the prototype cage-free layer hen farm in 2018 and adopted the European Union’s standard farming model. The hens are raised in closed chicken houses. Each house has a low stocking density of 9 laying hens per square meter. The chicken houses are controlled by a computerized system, for 24-hour control in temperature and air ventilation. <br />The hen houses offer environmental enrichments which encourage layer hens to express natural behaviors freely. For example, there are perches, at least 15 cm per hen. The flooring supports ferreting and self-cleaning. The environments allow interactions and strict disease control. The Biosecurity Hi-tech Farming standards are applied, to ensure good physical and mental health and zero antibiotics use throughout the life cycle. <br />“The Department of Livestock Development’s cage-free standard certification is a major milestone for Wang Somboon Farm and Thailand’s layer hen farming industry which strives to meet international standards. The certification also reflects CP Foods commitment to strengthen food safety and animal welfare standards in Thailand’s agricultural sector which will raise the competitiveness of Thai products and support sustainable consumption,” Mr. Somkid stressed. <br />Wang Somboon Farm operates 12 hen houses with the capacity to produce 10 million eggs per annum. The annual capacity will be raised to 15 million this year under the goal to deliver more quality and safe food that offers full traceability. The eggs – produced in an environment that underlines animal welfare as demanded by consumers - are a healthy choice for the health-conscious. </p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-24 09:32:38 | 2025-08-11 04:59:17 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4499 | Filipino pork producers look at small farms as their next suppliers | This is one way to stabilize the supply of affordable pork in the country. More importantly, it will help boost the local hog-raising industry. | <p>The Philippines is struggling to save its pig sector from the ongoing ASF outbreak and one solution may come from large companies. So far, two of those have agreed that small farms with increased biosecurity measures, acting like permanent suppliers, may represent a solution for the future.<br />As bans on the transportation of live pigs, pork, and pork products remain in place across the country due to the African Swine Fever, Monterey, a national player, has found the situation challenging, which made it decide to shift gears and transfer inventories to local raisers. The company is not the only one that sees a solution in transferring some of its operations to small producers across the country.<br />San Miguel Corporation (SMC) food unit San Miguel Foods (SMF) is also looking to transfer its nationwide hog inventory and facilities to local raisers to allow them to supply the requirements of their respective regions and help strengthen biosecurity practices among smallholder farmers. "We want to provide our local piggery businesses a chance to thrive in these trying times and encourage more smallholder farmers to grow this industry locally and responsibly. This is one way to stabilize the supply of affordable pork in the country. More importantly, it will help boost the local hog-raising industry. They can run this business at a lower cost, making it more sustainable. This also opens the doors for more Filipinos to become agri-entrepreneurs," explained SMC president and COO Ramon S. Ang. <br />Several provinces in the country have seen a spike in pork meat prices due to the deficit reported in the local market. Currently, the Philippines decided to allow more pork imports in the country to reduce the prices.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-24 09:55:05 | 2025-08-10 21:57:12 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4500 | IAWS: Continuous improvement and innovation tool | This seal shows the commitment of the Spanish white pork sector towards consumers to become a proactive sector that undergoes constant evolution and improvement. | <p>The Spanish white pork sector is a sector that seeks proactively to adapt to possible changes in legislation and thus improve in order to be the first one to make these changes, allowing it to progress and commit itself as an innovative sector.<br />Through the seal "WELFARE COMMITMENT CERTIFIED", the operators guarantee the good practices carried out not only in animal welfare, but also in food safety, animal handling, animal health, and biosecurity, being the first seal in animal welfare which performs a more global and holistic approach interrelating all these matters with each other.<br />The Scientific Committee of experts in animal welfare provides the scientific component and evaluates and decides on any modification to be applied to the Animal Welfare and Biosafety Technical Regulation INTERPORC ANIMAL WELFARE SPAIN (IAWS). In this way, including requirements that belong to national and European regulations as well as others that go further and are more demanding, it becomes a dynamic regulation and a tool for continuous improvement based on scientific principles.<br />The IAWS Technical Regulation establishes a series of requirements beyond legislation, establishing itself as an evolutionary and independent certification that demands the highest standards in animal welfare. Among those, there are also some that go ahead of national regulations such as the installation of a surveillance system in slaughterhouses or the implementation of more demanding biosecurity measures.<br />Slaughterhouses that wish to obtain the certificate must install a continuous image recording system in the areas where live animals are found (unloading area, lairage, restraining area, post-stunning, and slaughter), in order to supervise aspects related to animal welfare and guarantee the existence of good practices. As a consequence, a positive effect is generated on the safety and control of one of the areas where the welfare of the animals must be protected, guaranteeing that the animals are checked and enjoy optimal welfare until the end of the production process.</p> <p>Regarding farms, in the latest update of the regulation, the presence of showers or an equivalent system using personal hygiene products is mandatory. This measure encourages farms to adapt prior to the application of this legislative requirement, and so, increasing the level of biosecurity in order to avoid the entry and transmission of pathogens, and protecting consequently the health and welfare of animals as much as possible.</p> <p>All in all, this seal shows the commitment of the Spanish white pork sector towards consumers to become a proactive sector that undergoes a constant evolution and improvement, in order to guarantee good practices in the care and handling of animals, and certifying with demand and seriousness a complete traceability "from farm to fork".</p> <p>For further information, please check our website: https://www.bienestaranimalcertificado.com/animal-welfare-certified/</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-02-25 08:51:06 | 2025-08-11 07:00:56 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4501 | Handtmann presents new hanging unit for sausages | The company has enhanced its proven hanging technology and now offers the new hanging unit AHE 228 in two variants: AHE 228-16 and AHE 228-17. | <p>Handtmann offers sausage filling lines for the production of raw, fresh and cooked sausages in natural, collagen or peel-off casing. Its linking and hanging line variants range from systems with manual or semi-automatic casing spooling to a fully-automatic solution. These AL systems stand for high production output and reduced non-productive times with case changing times of less than 2 seconds. Handtmann has enhanced its proven hanging technology and now offers the new hanging unit AHE 228 in two variants: AHE 228-16 and AHE 228-17. As a result, the process step of hanging sausages is now even faster, more ergonomic and with digital support.</p> <p>Excellent ergonomics – and thus even more efficient operation – are made possible by the individually adjustable height of the AHE 228-17 variant. It has a length of 320 cm and is equipped with a “pivoting“ guide belt. This means that it has a flexible and continuously adjustable working height up to 150 mm from the front of the hanging unit with sealing and knotting at the hanging unit’s smoke stick removal rear. The AHE 228-16 variant is available with a length of 220 cm or 320 cm with a “horizontal” guide belt, i.e. the working height is identical at the front and rear of the hanging unit. The new AHE also increases output thanks to optimal smoke stick utilisation. A minimum hook spacing of 20 mm with 5 mm increments ensures optimal smoke stick utilisation and reduced casing consumption. Set-up time is significantly reduced thanks to the simplified hook placement with LED support and the simultaneous set-up of the linking line and hanging unit. An optional AHE stop button provides additional process reliability. If required, the hanged portions trigger an automatic stop of the production line. First-class hygiene conditions are guaranteed thanks to the hygienic design and hygienic features such as a pivotable and height-adjustable collection tray with an integrated residual material container, and much more. The optionally integrated Handtmann digital hanging unit scales, which can be placed directly on the hanging unit, provide added value. Give-away is reduced to a minimum thanks to their optimal weight accuracy. Overfilling can be reduced by up to 60%. The AHE scales are height-adjustable with a 300° swivel-mounted operating unit and optical LED indicator. The AHE scales can function as portion and smoke stick scales.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2021-02-25 09:32:20 | 2025-08-11 04:33:42 | Details Edit Delete |
