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| 1494 | Italy may not ratify CETA deal | The agreement is questioned by the Italian Minister of Agriculture for not protecting the country's special foods such as Prosciutto di Parma ham. | <p>The EU-Canada treaty of free trade is under fire in Italy, where Marco Centinaio, the agriculture minister, is threatening not to ratify the agreement.<br />The future of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada is in doubt after Centinaio declared that his government would ask his country's parliament not to ratify the treaty. "We will not ratify the free-trade treaty with Canada because it protects only a small part of our PDO [Protected Designation of Origin] and PGI [Protected Geographical Indication] products", explained Marco Centinaio, according to <a href="https://www.seafoodsource.com/features/another-trade-deal-in-doubt-as-italy-pushes-back-against-ceta">Seafood Source</a>.<br />The officials in Rome are worried that CETA is recognizing only 40 Italian PDO and PGI labels out of a total of 292. The Minister mentioned Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma ham as part of the products that are not protected by the treaty.<br />On the other hand, Canada is already benefiting from the early stage of CETA implementation.</p> <p>Seafood sector has already seen a drop of 8% tariff on live lobster and 20% for lobster meat and tails entering the E.U. from Canada. "CETA is a work in progress, but still active and in place despite some skittish Italian conservatives, Our members have been actively diversifying their sales efforts to Asia and Europe, with CETA helping support the European market expansion. The CETA discount has worked like a charm. The latest export data for various lobster products show good growth in some countries year after year. Seafood exports to the Netherlands are up 82% from last year. Italy is up 11%", mentioned Stewart Lamont, the managing director of the Tangier Lobster Company on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore.<br />In the first four months of 2018 lobster exports to Canada’s top 10 markets are 6.7% ahead of 2017, or CAD 313.9 million (USD 236 million, EUR 201.8 million), versus CAD 294.8 million (USD 221.7 million, EUR 189.5 million) in 2016.<br />By now, 12 countries from the European block have ratified the agreement: Latvia, Malta, Denmark, Croatia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Estonia, Spain, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, and Austria.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-06-27 07:01:16 | 2025-08-13 01:48:10 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 971 | Italy may now export its pork products to Taiwan | After negotiations held by the European Commission and the Italian with the Taiwanese government that lasted nearly 5 years, Italy has received approval to export its pork products, including the renowned Parma ham, to the Taiwanese market. | <p>European experts expect that the opening of this market will generate Italian pork product sales of nearly €2 million in the following period.</p> <p>According to a statement released by the European Commission, Italy may now export its fresh meat to Taiwan effective immediately, but it will take a few months until the Italian ham shipments will reach the Taiwanese market as they have to complete their maturation process.</p> <p>"This important breakthrough is further vindication of the high standards of EU food production. Europe is the best address for high-quality food in the world and we will build on this opening to the Taiwanese market to pursue further market opportunities in Asia," said Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan.</p> <p>The European executive said it will continue to work closely with the Taiwanese authorities and other member states in order to expand bilateral trade for food products with Taiwan. The European officials consider that the recent breakthrough should send a signal to other Asian governments to "fully recognise the EU's stringent veterinary controls that fully comply with international standards and guarantee the safety of our exported meat products."</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons/<a class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/55449327@N00" rel="nofollow">Scott Brenner</a></em></p> | 1 | Market | 2018-03-20 13:14:20 | 2025-08-12 11:55:45 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4062 | Italy reports the largest drop in beef production | In total, the EU beef production in the first 5 months of the year has dropped by 5% but Italy reported a decline of 16%. | <p>According to the European Commission, the EU produced 2.7 million tonnes of beef in the first five months of 2020, down 5% (145,000 tonnes) on year-earlier levels. An accentuated decline was seen in April and May (-13%), likely due to coronavirus-induced disruption of supply chains. Production was lower across nearly all countries, including major producers such as France and Germany. The largest decline in production during the period was in Italy, which produced 50,000 tonnes (16%) less beef than the same period last year., most probably due to strict lockdown measures put in place. "Lower production has largely been matched by a fall in exports from the bloc, which for the five-month period were down 4% compared to 2019 at 282,300 tonnes. A fall in shipments to the UK was the main driver of export decline, primarily in volumes sent from the Republic of Ireland. EU shipments to several smaller destinations grew, including China, Canada and Japan, but not by enough to offset the loss to the UK," commented AHDB analysts.<br />At the same time, lower imports from the UK have impacted the beef volumes arrived in the EU market, along with less product received from South America, particularly during April and May.<br />"China has been drawing more product from the key South American exporters (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay), which may have limited volumes into the EU," according to AHDB. Lower import demand due to disrupted domestic demand may also have contributed to a decline of 21% in beef imports from third countries.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-08-31 08:29:29 | 2025-08-12 19:18:17 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6396 | Italy, key market for Belgian pork exports | The Italian market has always been very important for the Belgian meat suppliers. The pork export figures to Italy show the continued partnership between Belgium and Italy. | <p>In 2022 pork exports from Belgium to Italy grew with 11%. Less carcasses were exported but more meat cuts, especially hams. Italy remains the 5<sup>th</sup> export destination for Belgian pork.</p> <p>Belgium may be a small country in Europe, but it is a big player in the European meat industry. Why do Belgian meat suppliers play such a prominent role? Because they have transformed their small scale (seemingly a disadvantage at first glance) into significant benefits-thanks to their specialisation, their tailor-made service and their pioneering work in food safety.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/karkas.jpg?1683094575693" alt="karkas" width="400" /></p> <p>Belgian meat suppliers are first and foremost family businesses who strive for maximum added value for their customers. Belgium’s efficient and modern meat processing industry is particularly known for its flexibility. Generations of perfectionists seek to bring safe, high quality meat to the market. From the production of feed to veterinary services to the slaughterhouses and cutting plants—each next link in the chain is as important as the previous. That’s why in every part of the process, you’ll find professionals who are expert in their field, and who are passionate about their job.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/kroon.jpg?1683094621993" alt="kroon" width="400" /></p> <p>Slaughterers and cutters strive for maximum added value for their customers. That is why they have a very flexible approach to finishing, cutting and packaging. They adapt to meet the customer’s requirements. The great strength of Belgian companies is that they offer customised products. And often that is what distinguishes the Belgians from their competition. The diversity of companies and the competition between them results in a high degree of professionalism whilst preserving the individual character of each company.</p> <p>From 8-11<sup>th</sup> of May 7 Belgian pork exporters will be present at Tuttofood in Milano. You can find them in Hall 2 at booth C13-D16.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Banner%20tuttofood%20handtekening.jpg?1683094648768" alt="Banner tuttofood handtekening" width="750" /></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-03 00:10:55 | 2025-08-13 03:54:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8207 | Italy: 2024 closes with growth for Mortadella Bologna PGI | Sales (+1.6%) and production (+0.9%) increased during the year 2024, the year in which Mortadella Bologna PGI recorded a significant increase of exports (+6.2%) with double-digit growth peaks in Spain (+13.9%) and Romania (+27.6%) and sales increase also in France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">During 2024, 33 million kg of Mortadella Bologna PGI were sold and almost 39 million kg were produced. Compared to 2023, sales grew by 1.6% and production by 0.9% (data provided by the IFCQ certification control body). After the exponential growth of the last 10 years (+240%), the sliced product in trays has substantially stabilized, recording a -0.1% . Finally, the success of the sliced format should be noted, which recorded an increase of 27.6% .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Italy, large-scale distribution confirms its position as the main sales channel with a share of 55.1%, followed by Normal Trade with 26.9% and Discount with 17.9% .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sales are mainly destined for domestic consumption, however the share destined for exports, equal to 20.1% in 2024, is progressively growing ( +6.2% compared to 2023). Most exports are to EU countries, among which France and Germany represent the main reference markets, followed by Spain , UK and Belgium . The performance recorded in Spain is remarkable, which, for the first time, recorded a growth of 13.9% .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are pleased with the results achieved by Mortadella Bologna PGI during 2024, a particularly difficult year for Italian families who have seen the cost of their shopping cart increase, forcing them to partially reduce their purchases of food. Nonetheless, the data obtained confirm the good performance of the product which has recorded increases in production and sales, also this year, driven by foreign markets, where exports grew by 6.2%. Of particular note are the increases obtained in the UK +8.3%, France +8.7%, Switzerland +7.5% and Spain +13.9. All countries where we are involved with three-year European promotion programs, well-structured on the territory" - says Guido Veroni , president of the Italian Consortium for the Protection of Mortadella Bologna.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-27 00:30:22 | 2025-08-13 11:21:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5608 | Italy: 25 million Euro to support affected companies by ASF | The decree governing the criteria for granting the current-account fund to support the pig sector, equal to 25 million euros, was signed by the Italian Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, Stefano Patuanelli. | <p> </p> <p>The decree, which received the agreement of the State-Regions Conference, is aimed at supporting companies in the pig sector that have suffered indirect damage due to the application of measures for the prevention, eradication and containment of the African swine fever epidemic ( ASF) and the blocking of exports of processed products, starting from 13 January 2022 until 30 June 2022 and which are located in municipalities subject to health restrictions.<br /> <br />60% of the resources are allocated to agricultural production and 40% to companies in the slaughtering and processing sector.<br /> <br />The objective of the decree is to support the entrepreneurs involved and to cope with the crisis deriving from the eradication measures, the company shutdown, the impossibility of marketing the product according to normal commercial channels, the blocking of exports and other types of indirect damage.<br /> <br />In particular, small and medium-sized primary production enterprises and enterprises in the slaughtering and pork processing sectors, affected by the restrictions on the movement of animals and the marketing of derived products, located in the municipalities subject to health restrictions indicated in the decree, those that in 2021 used pigs or pork from the Regions affected by the provision and those that in 2021 exported pork or processed products to non-European countries where it was impossible to totally or partially export cured meats from Italy in the period exam.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-08-01 04:13:37 | 2025-08-13 03:16:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7617 | Italy: Amadori group closes the 2023 budget with revenues of 1,780 million Euros | With almost 70 million Euros of investments in one year in the integrated supply chain, from production processes to logistics, the Italian Amadori group closes the 2023 budget positively, with revenues of 1,780 million Euros (+2.5% compared to 2022) and EBITDA of 126 million Euros (7.1% of turnover). The new Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028 has been launched, to affirm Amadori as "The Italian Protein Company" in the coming years. | <p><span lang="DE">In a constantly evolving macroeconomic and international framework characterized by profound changes, Amadori closed the financial year ending on December 31, 2023 with good performances and economic-financial results that confirm the solidity of the Italian agri-food group: revenues of 1,780 million Euros , EBITDA of 126 million Euros , net result of 28.5 million Euros and net equity of 377 million Euros .</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Overall, the company's turnover</span><span lang="DE"> growth stood at +2.5% , thanks to the increase in volumes and sales prices of value products, in addition to the significant investments in the Italian integrated supply chain , which is confirmed as the main strategic response to ensure competitiveness. Among the actions aimed at developing and enhancing the supply chains is the strategic partnership, in October 2023, with Forno d'Oro - a company specialized in the production of poultry cold cuts with a high service content - which has led the group to increase operational flexibility and further strengthen its supply chain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With reference to sales performance, the GDO channel recorded a substantial stability (+0.7% in value), the Normal Trade channel grew by +2.3% in value and the Out of Home channel continued its growth, with Italian “Out of Home” consumption exceeding pre-Covid levels in absolute value in 2023, thus representing one of the main development channels for Amadori.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Investments were confirmed and increased during the year, bringing the commitment to strengthen the presence along the entire integrated supply chain to approximately 70 million euros , which at the end of 2023 employs a total of over 9,300 people and is made up of 19 production sites (including food processing plants, primary logistics platforms, feed mills and hatcheries), to which are added 16 distribution centers including branches and agencies and approximately 800 farms, both directly managed and under agreement.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Thanks to its Italian supply chains, integrated and attentive to sustainability, Amadori aims to offer a varied, quality protein diet characterized by different "colors": from poultry meat ("white" proteins), to eggs and egg products ("yellow"), from pork meat ("pink" proteins, marketed through the Lenti brand , acquired in 2022) to the Amadori "Veggy" line ("green" proteins, based on legumes). A wide range of products that demonstrates the path undertaken by the group, to evolve its offer of "natural" proteins and become the most sustainable and innovative Italian Protein Company, as summarized by the new corporate brand "Amadori - The Italian Protein Company" , through an offer suitable for all consumers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In line with this vision, the new Strategic Plan 2024-2028</span><span lang="DE"> has been launched , which sets medium-long term objectives and outlines the path that will guide the company in its evolution into a cultural and market leader.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the various areas of growth is included, among others, the development of the presence in the “Out of Home” sector: in 2023, restaurant chains in Italy recorded double-digit annual growth (around 11%) and represent an important opportunity to support business growth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan will be a path in which our efforts will focus on the main directions of strengthening Brand Reputation , the search for operational efficiencies and the valorization of internal resources, in addition to the reduction of dependence on exogenous factors, through significant investments. These objectives converge towards a single paradigm: concentrating resources on the creation of value" - declares Denis Amadori , CEO of the group.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-06 00:05:16 | 2025-08-13 09:48:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5878 | Italy: Positive cured meat exports in the first half of 2022 | Positive results for cured meat exports in the first half of 2022, according to ISTAT data, in the January-June period they rose to 95,006 tons (+4.1%), for a turnover of 925.6 million euros (+9.5 %). A good result, which has seen the exports of the Italian products still growing despite the many difficulties present on the international scene. | <p>The increase in energy and raw material prices, the associated escalation of inflation and export restrictions due to the presence of African swine fever in Italy have actually hindered the burden of meat enterprises. A task that became more and more difficult as the months passed and the situation worsened as production costs rose.</p> <p>Exports of the meat sector, in terms of turnover, recorded a slower pace than those of the food industry (+22.2%). All main categories of salami, except mortadella and other cooked sausages, saw an increase.</p> <p>In terms of geographical areas, both exports to the EU and those to third countries recorded a positive result, but growth was less vigorous due to ASF sanctions.</p> <p>A decisive contribution to the export growth of third countries came from shipments to the USA which again recorded an excellent +25.6% in quantity and +30.9% in value.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-11-22 05:06:33 | 2025-08-13 04:19:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8755 | Italy: Production and sales on the rise for Mortadella Bologna PGI | Mortadella Bologna PGI closed the first half of 2025 with another positive result. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Production increased from 19.2 million kg in the first half of 2024 to 19.8 million kg in 2025, a 3.2% increase, and sales increased from 15.665 million kg in 2024 to 16.19 million kg in 2025, a 3.4% increase. Sliced meats also performed well, with a 4.3% increase, confirming the growth trend seen over the last 10 years. The export figure is noteworthy, recording an increase of 8.4% with double-digit performances in Belgium (+64.3%), Switzerland (+34.4%), Spain (+19.3%) and the United Kingdom (+17%).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Consortium emphasizes, more generally, how exports are a real driving force, recording an increase in the share of sales from 22% in the first half of 2024 to 24.3% in the first half of 2025. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are extremely satisfied with the results achieved by Mortadella Bologna PGI in the first half of the year. In particular, we are pleased with the excellent export performance and the significant increases recorded in Belgium and Switzerland, as well as in Spain and the United Kingdom", says Guido Veroni, president of the Italian Consortium for the Protection of Mortadella Bologna. "In fact, these are markets where we are engaged in three-year promotional projects co-financed by the EU, involving points of sale, particularly large-scale retail trade with promotions and guided tastings, the HoReCa channel, journalists, influencers, and cooking schools. Therefore, we can rightly say that what we have sown is starting to bear fruit".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are increasingly convinced, in fact, that the growth prospects lie in the development of foreign markets, and the increase in the export share, from 22% to 24.3%, is clear confirmation of this. It means, in practice, that European consumers, once they have the opportunity to taste Mortadella Bologna, appreciate it to the point of starting to include it in their food shopping basket", concludes <strong>Veroni</strong> .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Italy, large-scale retail trade remains the main sales channel with a share of 55.6%, followed by normal trade with 26.4% and discount retail with 18.0%.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-08-14 00:25:23 | 2025-08-13 12:46:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5751 | Italy: Reduction in energy consumption alarms meat and cured meat producers | “The forecasts of the European Commission regarding the reduction of gas and energy consumption are worrying. In implementing them, our government will have to take into account that meat and cured meats cannot undergo detachments and rationing, not even temporary, risking throwing away the entire production ". | <p>This is how Ruggero Lenti - President of ASSICA (Industrial Association of Meat and Cured Meats) comments on the European plans presented to address the need to reduce the Union's energy consumption. As is known, the commission has prepared an intervention package, some of which are mandatory, such as a 5% reduction in energy consumption at peak times. This reduction must be freely implemented by the Member States with methods and interventions that everyone can define on the basis of their own technological and territorial / productive reality.</p> <p>"A horizontal cut in the power supplied or a quota on the switching on of electrical equipment are not acceptable measures for our sector, which binds production to constant temperature control both in the processing rooms and in the cold rooms for the preservation of meat, and in the aging environments where variations even of a few degrees can irreversibly compromise the production of months and years ” - continued Lenti.</p> <p>Think of the prized productions of DOP and IGP hams of our country which represent a European record and a pride all over the world: they are products that mature well over 12 months and for which the lack of energy can maintain constant conditions of seasoning means having to destroy production. Losing the entire production would not only mean immeasurable damage for a sector that develops 8 billion euros a year, but also drastically reduce the availability of food and noble foods: an eventuality that we do not want to witness.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-10-06 04:43:58 | 2025-08-13 11:48:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8189 | Italy: Salmon is now as popular as pizza | Sushi and salmon have become favourites at Italian eateries. Salmon dishes are now almost as popular as meat dishes, according to a new survey. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">While pizza and pasta are synonymous with Italy for Norwegians, salmon has become synonymous with Norway for many Italians. This is because of their appetite for smoked salmon, sushi, and poke with salmon as the main ingredient.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Italy is among the countries with the most sushi restaurants in all of Europe. In Milan alone, there are so many that the city is among the world leaders in terms of the number of sushi restaurants per capita. Additionally, there are about a thousand eateries where poke bowls are the main menu item. By the end of 2025, it is expected that the number will increase to 1,500.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Partly due to the popularity of sushi and poke dishes, Italy has become Norway's third-largest market for salmon consumption. Nearly 10% of all salmon produced in Norway ends up in Italy. Estimates show that Italians consumed nearly 140,000 tonnes of Norwegian salmon last year, compared to around 84,000 tonnes in 2017.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Salmon is one of the things Italians associate the most with Norway. As of today, Norwegian salmon is also the best known and most preferred among Italian consumers, with a market share of over 90%. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The days of checkered tablecloths, candlelight, pasta, pizza, and wine are certainly not over in Italy. Italians love to eat out, and in a new survey, 94% said they had been to a pizza restaurant at least once in the past month. Over 8 out of 10 reported that they had dined at a traditional restaurant in the same period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">But the survey also shows that the time has come for modern eateries with sleek tabletops, trendy lighting, and flavours from more distant shores. Restaurants serving sushi, poke, and Asian-inspired fusion cuisine, where salmon is a common ingredient, are especially popular. Among those who eat seafood, and that is nearly everyone, participants in the survey responded as follows about their dining out in the past month: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>93% have eaten at a sushi/fusion restaurant at least once </li> <li>49% have eaten at a poke restaurant at least once </li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Most who eat salmon at restaurants do so on average three times a month, with consumption highest among the 18-34 age group. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The new survey was conducted by the Italian analysis agency KB Knowledge, on behalf of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Participants were asked how often they eat out, what they eat, and where they eat. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The survey was conducted among consumers aged 18 to 64 in three of Italy's largest cities: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Milan </li> <li>Rome </li> <li>Turin </li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Trends in the three major cities give a good picture of the rest of Italy's urban population, according to the analysis agency. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Potential in the Restaurant Industry </strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Salmon is not only popular at sushi restaurants. Salmon is also the most preferred fish in any restaurant type. Additionally, salmon-based dishes are becoming as common a choice as meat dishes when Italians eat out: 30% of respondents said that salmon is what they have eaten most at various restaurants recently, while 35% said steak or other types of beef. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite the popularity of salmon, its Norwegian origin is less known among those responsible for purchasing, selling, and serving seafood in the restaurant industry. The Norwegian Seafood Councils envoy to Italy, Tom-Jørgen Gangsø wants to change that. At the same time, he sees an opportunity to create an additional communication channel for Norwegian salmon. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have therefore initiated a push to gain access to the restaurant sector", says Gangsø. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He is based in Milan, where as many as 96% have eaten at a sushi restaurant at least once in the past month. Even if many people have visited these types of restaurants, he still believes that that there are untapped potential in this channel, and explains: "Compared to consumers in other countries, Italians are often more concerned about where the fish comes from. Additionally, there is strong growth in the restaurant industry and in the number of chain-based establishments that have seafood on the menu". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He continues: “We also know that many young people eat at these chain-based restaurants, and it is the young people who create future trends. It is therefore important that we are present and tell them about salmon from Norway". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The push started in the autumn of 2024 with the analysis of consumers' dining habits and relationship with salmon. In addition, the HORECA market (hotel, restaurant, and catering sector) has been mapped, and some of the major players interviewed. This is the very first time that the Norwegian Seafood Council has directed its marketing efforts for salmon directly at the restaurant industry in Italy. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The analyses have provided a springboard for further dialogue with the industry and have led to cooperation with major chains such as Poke Sun Rice Capa Toast, and Pescaria. This means that the Norwegian origin of salmon will soon be visible on the chains' menus, social media, websites, and advertising screens. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are still in the early stages, but we see that many are positive about cooperation. The goal is to get even more involved, including the growing number of takeaway and fast-food chains that have seafood on the menu", Gangsø says. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The extra focus on the restaurant industry comes in addition to what the Norwegian Seafood Council is already doing to position Norwegian seafood in Italy. And since Italians are known to be passionate about food and football, it is precisely this combination that will be used in the advertising for Norwegian salmon, stockfish, clipfish, and salted fish going forward. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With Erling Braut Haaland as the front figure, the Norwegian seafood products will be rolled out on a variety of platforms, from TV and social media to digital and print advertising and in-store activities", says Tom Jørgen Gangsø. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Here, the primary target group is consumers: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>those who visit the supermarket </li> <li>those who wonder what to have for lunch or dinner </li> <li>those who cook at home in their own kitchen </li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Gangsø also hopes to involve more of the Norwegian salmon industry in the activities planned. Therefore, he encourages those working with the Italian market to take a closer look at the NSC's Joint Marketing Program. This programme offers opportunities for co-financing of the companies' own marketing activities. </p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-07 00:30:37 | 2025-08-13 04:44:23 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7994 | Italy: Significant growth for cured meat exports in the first half of 2024 | According to the first data released by ISTAT, in the period January-June 2024, shipments of products in the sector reached 111,684 tons (+12.7%), for a value of 1,123.0 million euros (+10.1%). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">An undoubtedly important result, on which, however, many shadows loom: some linked to the tense international context and its numerous risks, others, those that most closely threaten growth, due to the difficulties that the sector is experiencing, in particular the high cost of raw materials and the presence of African Swine Fever (ASF).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In fact, ASF has represented and represents the most significant obstacle to exports, due to the foreclosure of important markets such as the Chinese one and the existence of many restrictive measures against imports of Italian cured meats, as in the case of Japan.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, the expansion of the area of the country subjected to restrictions, in particular the involvement of the Province of Parma following a positive finding for ASF in wild boars at the end of April, has further complicated the situation by slowing down exports of cured meats to third countries, especially the USA and Canada.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In fact, the period April-June saw exports of Italian cured meats reach the milestone of 58,456 tons (+15.0%) for a value of 568.4 million euros (+6.0%), thanks to the increase in shipments to community partners (+20.8% in volume and +7.4% in value), net of which there is a strong reduction in exports to third countries (+1.1% in volume and +3.1% in value compared to the same period in 2023).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During the first half of 2024, imports of cured meats also showed growth, rising to 26,142 tons (+5.8%) for a value of 147.9 million euros (+4.2%). Despite this increase, the trade balance of the sector rose to 975.1 million euros, up (+11.1%) compared to the first half of 2023.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The sector's exports, in terms of turnover, showed a faster pace than both the food industry (+8%) and, above all, the country's overall growth (-1%).</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-12-06 00:30:38 | 2025-08-13 10:14:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5699 | Italy: Soaring gas and energy costs threaten the meat industry | In recent days, alarming complaints received by ASSICA (Industrial Association of Meat and Cured Meats belonging to Confindustria ) from numerous associated companies regarding the unsustainable costs of energy bills has intensified. The further risk of the interruption of the gas supply starting from next October - proposed by various supplier companies - could even sanction the impossibility of continuing to operate due to the lack of energy supplies. | <p>“The situation is truly dramatic, in light of the further and unimaginable price increases recorded in recent weeks. The bills in July saw amounts up to six times higher than in the same month of the previous year and the situation in the international markets does not seem destined to improve - said Ruggero Lenti, President of ASSICA. It is a matter of millions of euros of difference on the annual financial statements of the companies and a real risk of closures with strong losses ” .<br /> “Since the last months of 2021, our companies have been complaining about costs for the energy component out of control, which have been added to the increases in the costs of raw materials, which have now reached very high values. We are aware that increases in the prices of finished products can depress consumption, especially in this historical phase characterized by strong growth in inflation, but a more equitable redistribution of the value of products within the supply chain, which ends with distribution, cannot be postponed. ” - continued Lenti.</p> <p>“We are clamoring for the government to tackle this emergency decisively and for the Regions to intervene promptly in the areas where the greatest problems are encountered. It is not only the costs that are worrying, but also the mere availability of gas to power the plants for next autumn. Margins are getting lower and the risk of closure is a nightmare for many producers, with the serious consequences of economic / social impact that would ensue. It is not time to make electoral campaign proclamations, but the time has come to act promptly ” - concluded the President.<br /> ASSICA is working, in close coordination with Confindustria, to provide all useful data to support initiative proposals aimed at finding practical and solutions for the benefit of companies, through a more precise examination of the impact that energy costs have on productions. The commitment is aimed at preventing the surge in energy costs from translating into substantial increases in the prices of products on the shelves, a situation that would unload high prices on consumers that are not directly dependent on the Italian production system.</p> <h4>World food commodity prices dip for fifth month in a row in August</h4> <p>The barometer for world food commodity prices declined for the fifth consecutive month in August, as quotations for most benchmark items dropped, according to a new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).<br /> The closely watched FAO Food Price Index averaged 138.0 points in August, down 1.9 percent from July although remaining 7.9 percent above its value a year before. The Index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of commonly traded food commodities.<br /> The FAO Cereal Price Index decreased by 1.4 percent from the previous month, a drop driven by a 5.1 percent decline in international wheat prices that reflected improved production prospects in North America and the Russian Federation as well as the resumption of exports from the Black Sea ports in Ukraine. Rice prices on average held steady during the month, while quotations for coarse grains increased marginally, by 0.2 percent, as firmer world maize prices due to hot, dry growing conditions in the European Union and the United States of America were offset by lower barley and sorghum prices.</p> <p>The FAO Meat Price Index declined by 1.5 percent from July, but it remained 8.2 percent higher its value a year ago. International quotations for poultry meat fell in August amid elevated global export availabilities, while world bovine meat prices declined on weak domestic demand in some leading exporting countries. Pig meat quotations rose.<br /> The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index decreased by 3.3 percent from July, reaching a level slightly below that of August 2021. World soy oil prices rose moderately due to concerns over the impact of unfavorable weather conditions on production in the United States of America, but the gain was more than offset by lower quotations for palm, sunflower and rapeseed oils, reflecting increased availabilities of palm oil from Indonesia, due to lower export taxes, and a gradual resumption of sunflower oil shipments from Ukraine’s ports.<br /> The FAO Dairy Price Index decreased by 2.0 percent in August, while remaining 23.5 percent above its August 2021 value. World cheese prices increased for the tenth consecutive month, while those of milk eased amid expectations of increased supplies from New Zealand, even as production tracks lower in Western Europe and the United States of America.<br /> The FAO Sugar Price Index decreased by 2.1 percent to its lowest level since July 2021, triggered mainly by high export caps in India and lower ethanol prices in Brazil.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-09-09 04:36:25 | 2025-08-13 03:33:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5461 | Italy's ASF outbreak moves 400 km south, near Rome | A new case was confirmed last week in wild boars on the outskirts of Rome. | <p>ASF seems to travel to Italy's wild boar population in an unusual way, a recent case being confirmed last week near Rome. The distance between the original outbreak reported in January and this new spot is more than 400 kilometers and biosecurty experts are expecting several other cases to appear on the map in the following weeks, as the disease is following a pattern of spreading that was also seen in other European countries. The ASF case was reported and identified by the Zooprophylactic Institute of Lazio and confirmed by the national zooprophylactic reference center of Umbria and Marche. According to the OIE, the epidemiological investigation is still ongoing. At the moment it is hypothesized that the introduction of the ASF virus is purely due to human factors. The analyses confirmed the positivity for genotype 2 as reported, the same strain currently circulating in Europe.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-05-09 11:50:43 | 2025-08-13 08:47:35 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3853 | Italy's pig processing capacity is down by 30% | With cold stores filled, consumption has dropped and pig prices are falling sharply. | <p>The Italian pork sector is hardly hit by the coronavirus crisis. Italy is a significant importer of pig meat from other EU member states but, for this time of year, the market has dropped to the lowest level in the last decade. "The situation in Italy is reportedly very bad, with processing capacity reduced by 20-30%, and cold stores filled. Ham processing is particularly stalling. Pig prices have collapsed; the 160/176kg live price had fallen to €1.15/kg in the week ended 8 May, compared with €1.60/kg at the start of March (-28%). Current prices are the lowest at this time of year since 2010," reported Bethan Wilkins, Senior Analyst for AHDB.<br />However, Italy is not the only European country to suffer from the COVID-19 crisis. Market conditions are deteriorating fast in Spain, Poland and partially in Germany.<br />Reports indicate the market is Spain is worsening. Although throughput has apparently been reduced, moving stocks of meat already accumulated is reportedly challenging. Prices have dropped 12% between the end of March and mid-May.<br />"Wholesale markets in Spain seem to be more severely affected than elsewhere in Europe though. German boneless hams and belly cuts are still trading at prices above 2019 levels. However, Spanish bellies are now similar to 2019 levels, while round cut leg and rindless picnic shoulder are both at a discount to last year.</p> <p>Spain has had one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe. However, there are now plans to partially reopen schools from 26 May. Bars and restaurants are also set to reopen from 10 June, but only with 50% capacity due to strict social distancing rules. How much this supports demand remains to be seen, particularly as the summer holiday season will almost certainly be disrupted to some extent," said AHDB.<br />Poland, who is a net exporter of pig meat but very highly dependent on the EU single market, has seen prices dropping 20% from €199.41/100kg at the beginning of March to €158.53/100kg in May and, considering the fact that foodservice sector is to remain closed (except for deliveries), the plunge could go deeper over the next few months.</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-05-15 09:28:55 | 2025-08-13 11:45:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1084 | Italy's pork imports remained stable in 2017 | Italy imported 966,100 tons of pork during 2017, the country holding its spot as the third largest importer of pig meat in the world although the quantity recorded was down by 3,000 tons year-over-year, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p> </p> <p>AHDB analyst Abigail Schofield says Italy imported most of its pork from EU countries, Germany being its main supplier that accounted for over a third of the total market share. Schofield says that, still, Germany exported 5% less pork to Italy in 2017 compared to the previous year.</p> <p>Spain's pork exports to Italy also declined by 2%. Whereas, Italy's imports from Denmark and Spain rose by 6% and 23% respectively, after significant declines recorded in 2016. Schofield says trade in 2017 was more in line with historical figures. Notably, Poland increased their shipments to Italy by 6%.</p> <p>"The live import market shrunk year-on-year in 2017, with volumes down 1% to almost 1.6 million head. Denmark, the main source of live pigs for Italy reduced its deliveries by 8% year-on-year, similarly Spain recorded a 14% decline. In contrast, the Netherlands increased its exports to Italy by 11%, which will have countered some of the reductions elsewhere," added Schofield.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-04-12 16:55:02 | 2025-08-13 10:22:17 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1420 | J Bar B Foods recalls over 180 tonnes of beef sausages | <p>The undeclared ingredient is the pork casing that the product contains and it may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.</p> <p>The ready-to-eat beef brisket smoked sausage products were produced on various dates from June 21, 2016, to May 29, 2018, and were shipped to retail locations in Texas.</p> <p>The problem was discovered on June 12, 2018, in response to a customer inquiry that a beef smoked sausage product did not specify pork casing as part of the ingredients statement.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-06-13 09:51:07 | 2025-08-13 07:22:36 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 1078 | J.T.M. recalls 7 tons of beef products due to possible contamination | The products come in a sealed plastic tray with a paper sleeve in products labeled "Bar-B-Q Sauce with Pulled Beef" and they were produced last September. | <p>The problem was discovered after the company received two consumer complaints regarding extraneous material contamination.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.</p> <p>FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers and urges consumers who have purchased the products to not consume them.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2018-04-11 10:22:40 | 2025-08-13 11:58:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 296 | J&B Sausage recalls beef product due to possible contamination issue | <p> </p> <p>The Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ Sauce items, were produced under the H-E-B label on Sept. 16, 2017.</p> <p>The products subject to recall are 28-oz. trays of H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce with a use by date of Dec. 15, 2017, and 16-oz trays of H-E-B Fully Cooked Smoked Seasoned Shredded Beef with BBQ sauce with a use by date of Dec. 15, 2017.</p> <p>The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 7066" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas.</p> <p>The problem was discovered on October 11, 2017, when J Bar B Foods received notification from their consignee that a consumer complaint had been received regarding foreign material, specifically plastic, in the product.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.</p> <p>Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2017-10-13 14:53:18 | 2025-08-13 12:50:19 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 7414 | Jais Valeur will step down as CEO of Danish Crown | After almost nine years in the post, Jais Valeur will step down as CEO of Danish Crown. He has agreed with the board that he will continue until a replacement is in place. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In May, the board and senior management of Danish Crown began work on a new group strategy, which is scheduled to be ready by autumn. Prior to this, CEO Jais Valeur has been in dialogue with board chairman Asger Krogsgaard about the need to find a long-term CEO profile to lead Danish Crown through the next strategy period. The board has now decided to accelerate that process. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It is both the board's and Jais' assessment that Danish Crown needs new and continuing management forces for the extensive task that must be undertaken in the coming years. Jais is handing over a core business where many parts have been set up to deliver positive value creation for us owners in the long run. However, it is absolutely central to the board that we always deliver a competitive settlement to our owners, and we are currently in a situation where Danish Crown's competitiveness must be improved. Therefore, we believe that it is important for all parties to enter the upcoming strategy process with clarity about the fact that it will be a new CEO who will execute on the new strategy", says chairman of the board Asger Krogsgaard. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The process of appointing a new Group CEO has been initiated. It has been agreed that Jais Valeur will be at the head of the business until a replacement is found. This is done to ensure that the company does not lose momentum during the recruitment process. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Earlier this year, I informed Danish Crown that I do not see myself as long-term CEO of the company. It therefore makes sense to me that the board wants to advance this process and look further ahead, so that the company can meet a new strategy with a long-term clarification regarding the top management. We have moved Danish Crown a long way in the years I have been involved, but there is still a huge and, moreover, mega exciting task in the coming years. It will require a massive and persistent effort from the top management. Now I want to focus on managing Danish Crown through the coming period, so that we can create the best conditions for my replacement. Danish Crown is a fantastic company with dedicated employees and still great opportunities", says Jais Valeur. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Jais has made a huge effort for Danish Crown in the nearly nine years that he has been at the head of our business. Under his leadership, there has been significant development and professionalization of the group. It also says everything about Jais' sense of dedication to Danish Crown that he has agreed to stay to ensure an uninterrupted management focus in the organization until his replacement is ready to take over. I have great respect for that", says Asger Krogsgaard. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Danish Crown can also announce that it has entered into an agreement with a new Group CFO, who will start no later than 1 December and will take over from Thomas Ahle, who, as previously announced, has chosen to switch to Stark Group. The name of the new Group CFO will be announced after the summer holidays for the sake of his current employer. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Group Executive Vice President Tim Ørting Jørgensen will continue to handle both management responsibility for the core business Danish Crown Business Unit as well as be part of the continuing executive board, which will prepare the new group strategy with the board of directors. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-04 00:20:06 | 2025-08-13 11:54:43 | Details Edit Delete |
