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6274 | Spain: Changes in consumption habits and trends in fresh meat | The 23rd AECOC Congress of Meat Products reveals that the consumption of fresh meat fell by 0.9% at the end of 2022 and the trend was accentuated in January of this year, until registering a year-on-year decrease of 2.5%, according to the data given released by Nielsen. | <p><span lang="DE">The Congress showed that the price is a determining factor in the different categories of the meat sector. While the consumption of fresh meat decreases, the delicatessen closed 2022 with a growth in the volume of purchase of 1.1%, thanks, in part, to a greater stability in the evolution of its prices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Overall, the purchase volume of meat products in 2022 fell by 0.3% in 2022, while the sector’s turnover grew by 7.1% due to inflation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The study also reflects the good performance of prepared meat dishes, even in the current context of inflation. In 2022, the purchase volume of prepared meat products, both chilled and frozen or canned, increased by 3.9%, while growth in value was 17%. Currently, the category already represents 2.9% of the meat purchase volume.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In parallel to the AECOC Congress, the study on Consumption Habits and Youth Lifestyle prepared by a hamburger brand together with the Research Team of the Complutense University of Madrid has also been released.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The study, carried out among more than 700 students between the ages of 18 and 25, reveals how 22.4% of those surveyed claimed to consume prepared dishes 3 or more times a week as a simple and practical alternative.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding the star refrigerated prepared or pre-cooked dishes, hamburgers are a clear bet among young people (28%) ahead of other options such as Italian food, such as pasta or lasagna (22.5%); Chinese or Japanese food (16.3%), chicken or fish with rice or vegetables (13%) or even the traditional potato omelette (15.2%).</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-27 00:15:11 | 2025-07-29 20:28:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
6275 | China confirmed it lifted the ban on Brazilian beef | The Chinese government made official the return of beef exports from Brazil after a little more than a month of suspension due to an atypical case of mad cow in the state of Pará. | <p><span lang="DE">"The Chinese government decided to lift the ban on Brazilian beef" after a meeting between the Brazilian Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro</span> and Chinese customs chief Yu Jianhua. </p> <p><span lang="DE">Last year, China spent $8bn on Brazilian beef, amounting to almost nine percent of its imports from Latin America’s largest economy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Favaro, who met Yu in Beijing, said the decision was "a step forward for Brazil".</span></p> <p>Chinese authorities recently issued a communication making official the return of Brazilian meat.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-27 00:20:37 | 2025-07-29 22:58:34 | Details Edit Delete | |
6276 | Tyson Foods to build $70 million hatchery in Hope | Tyson Foods Inc. said it will spend $70 million on a new hatchery in Arkansas to serve two of its poultry production complexes in the southwestern part of the state, after it said it would close a plant in Van Buren and a second one in Virginia. | <p><span lang="DE">Completion of the 131,000 square foot hatchery in Hope is expected by late 2024. The new hatchery is expected to triple capacity and add to "operational efficiencies" at Tyson’s nearby processing operations in Hope, in Hempstead County, and Nashville, in Howard County. In 2022, the Tyson invested $67 million in its Hempstead County operations, including a feed mill, according to the release.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The current hatchery workers will provide the manpower for the new operation along with additional new hires, the company said in a release.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new, larger hatchery will also provide contract opportunities for current and prospective poultry farmers in an approximate radius of 30 to 50 miles of the complex.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This investment is another way to demonstrate our long-term commitment to our home state of Arkansas and the Hope and Nashville communities", Donnie King, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, the company saw $53 billion in sales with 32% of those sales attributed to its chicken segment. The company’s earnings report of its first quarter sales and profits released in February widely missed analysts' estimates with the company saying all its meat segments lagged because of inflation and economic pressure on its customers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The company’s poultry division in particular has struggled over recent quarters.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In late January, Tyson Foods named a new group president of its poultry division. Wes Morris, who began working for Tyson in 1999, held several posts including heading up the company’s prepared foods operations before his retirement in 2017. Morris returned and replaced David Bray, who had led the division since 2021, and has left the company.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-27 00:25:10 | 2025-07-29 21:22:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
6277 | McDonald’s will support female talent through partnership with Meat Business Women | McDonald’s UK & Ireland have committed to continue to shift the dial on diversity and inclusion in the meat industry thanks to a new two-year partnership with Meat Business Women, the global professional community for women working in the meat industry. | <p><span lang="DE">This new partnership will help in Meat Business Women’s mission to attract, nurture and retain female talent in the meat industry, as well as giving employees at McDonald’s access to industry-leading resources.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Employees at McDonald’s will benefit from global mentoring, personal development coaching and have the opportunity to participate in networking at industry events as well as being part of a global community of women working in the same industry. This will join the roster of opportunities McDonald’s currently offers to help champion and empower employees within its business.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Laura Ryan, Founder & Chair of Meat Business Women says, "Having senior level commitment from McDonald’s UK & Ireland is a real endorsement for Meat Business Women. We’re delighted to be working with their team to pro-actively champion the sector, and make it more accessible and attractive for female talent to choose as a career destination".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Laura Henderson, Supply Chain Director for McDonald’s UK & Ireland says, "I am proud to manage a Supply Chain Team that has many talented women at all levels, and although progression has been made within the industry since I first entered, it’s important that we continue to drive this forward. Our new partnership with Meat Business Women presents a great opportunity to support and empower those currently in the sector, as well as those considering a career within it, which will result in a truly progressive and inclusive workforce".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2020, a report commissioned by Meat Business Women revealed that women make up just 36% of the meat industry’s global workforce and hold just 5% of chief executive roles. Meat Business Women is changing this by raising the profile of women in the global meat industry and connecting female talent through networking and mentoring opportunities as well as conferences and awards.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meat Business Women is the United Nation’s recognised global professional network for women working across the meat industry. It was created to improve the sustainability of the meat sector and grow the pipeline of female talent in this male dominated arena.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-28 00:05:35 | 2025-07-30 02:02:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
6278 | Australia: Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap | National cattle yardings lifted to 49,273 head last week after wet weather reduced numbers at the saleyards, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). | <p><span lang="DE">In Roma, yardings increased to 6,800 head and restocker demand eased in restocker yearling steers and heifers and across all weight ranges.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Western Young Cattle Indicator (WYCI) is trading at a premium to the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Muchea saleyard prices for young cattle improved 6¢ week-on-week, whereas Mount Barker eased 45¢, causing the indicator to soften 42¢ to 728¢/kg carcase weight (cwt).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The EYCI currently sits at 669.10¢/kg cwt with Dalby prices easing 62¢ week-on-week.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All cattle indicators eased this week. The Heavy Steer Indicator eased 9¢ week-on-week, but prices for extra heavy cattle (600–750kg) were the only weight range to improve in price for the indicator demonstrating the demand from buyers for cattle with weight. Another consideration in the easing of the indicators is price fatigue in the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Some feeder buyers that bought cattle at much higher prices are having to sell those numbers for less than expected. Processors, who can get stock cheaper while being presented with more choice, can be more selective in their buying.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep and lamb yardings remained firm last week. Varied quality at markets such as Wagga Wagga impacted buyer activity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Some processors are still working through stock secured in direct contracts with reports of some facilities heavily booked. This has reduced the sense of urgency for stock in the market, contributing to the easing of prices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Trade Lamb Indicator eased 11¢ week-on-week with some key contributors trading under the national average. The top contributor to the indicator, Hamilton, traded 43¢ under the national average. Processor sale proportion also came back for the indicator, demonstrating activity in the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Last week sheep and lamb slaughter moved in opposite directions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep slaughter made an increase of 31% week-on-week, heightening the year-on-year change to nearly 73,000 head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In contrast, lamb slaughter has eased to 343,659 head, 10,000 head below this time last year. Recent easing in prices has occurred more sharply for the Mutton Indicator than for heavy lambs, which has been able to maintain a relatively stable price comparatively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since June 2022, the Mutton Indicator has eased 51% to 317.14¢/kg cwt whereas the Heavy Lamb Indicator has only eased 11% (Figure 1).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cheaper mutton on the market is allowing processors to purchase more sheep for slaughter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Victorian Labour Day public holiday has dampened sheep and lamb slaughter in previous weeks but is now recovering.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cattle slaughter remained firm last week at 108,693 head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Blackall did not run this week due to continued rainfall in supply areas and flooding conditions in central and northern Queensland.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-28 00:10:34 | 2025-07-30 02:50:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
6279 | Germany: Egg production up 1.4 percent in 2022 | In 2022, roughly 13.2 billion eggs were produced in Germany in holdings with at least 3,000 places for laying hens. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that production increased by 1.4% compared with the previous year. | <p><span lang="DE">Barn husbandry continues to be the dominant form of husbandry, free-range and ecological husbandry has increased significantly.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With 59.7% of the eggs produced, barn husbandry was again the dominant form of husbandry in Germany, despite a reduced proportion. Five years ago, their share was 65.4%. Accordingly, the proportion of free-range eggs increased from 15.9% to 21.5% and organically produced eggs from 10.7% to 13.8% in the same period. The remaining 5% of the total production of table eggs was kept in small groups, which was 8% five years ago.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The average stock of laying hens kept in barn systems fell by 1.4% in 2022 compared to the previous year to around 26.2 million animals. At the same time, the number of barn eggs fell by 2.1% to 7.9 billion eggs. After a decline in the previous year, the average number of free-range laying hens rose by almost 1 million to 9.5 million animals in 2022 (+11.7%). The number of free-range eggs rose by almost 299 million to a good 2.8 billion eggs (+11.8%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Due to the increasing incidence of avian influenza in Germany since 2020, poultry farms are repeatedly affected by the obligation to keep stables. This can have an impact on the number of laying hens and the eggs produced in free-range husbandry, since these have to be declared as barn husbandry after 16 weeks of compulsory stables. The result is shifts between these two forms of husbandry. The increase in production in free-range husbandry is also due to the fact that eggs could again be increasingly declared as free-range eggs in 2022 due to fewer restrictions due to the obligation to keep stables.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In organic production, the average number of laying hens rose by almost 411,000 to 6.2 million animals (+7.1%). Last year around 109 million more eggs were laid by organic hens. The number of organic eggs thus increased by 6.3% to a good 1.8 billion. As in previous years, the number of animals kept in small groups fell again in 2022, by 5.4% to almost 2.2 million animals. The number of eggs produced in this form of husbandry fell by 56 million to almost 662 million (-7.8%). The reason for this is the ban on this form of husbandry combined with a phase-out period for existing farms until the end of 2025.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-28 00:15:45 | 2025-07-30 09:28:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
6280 | Impossible Foods launches Impossible Beef Lite | All-New Impossible™ Beef Lite features 21 grams of protein with 75% less saturated fat and 45% less total fat than 90/10 lean beef from cows. | <p>California-based Impossible Foods expanded its industry-leading plant-based meat portfolio with a leaner version of its flagship Impossible™ Beef product: Impossible™ Beef Lite.</p> <p><span lang="DE">Impossible Beef Lite is designed to be better than lean ground animal beef, featuring 21 grams of protein, no trans fat or cholesterol, and 75% less saturated fat as well as 45% less total fat than 90/10 lean beef from cows(1). The nutrient-packed product is also a good source of fiber, iron, B vitamins, zinc, and potassium while featuring 33% less sodium than a competitor’s plant-based beef product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Impossible Beef Lite tastes, cooks and satisfies like lean ground animal beef, and makes for a flavorful, high-protein addition to numerous dishes like tacos, chilis, stir-frys, soups, and classic lasagna. And like all Impossible Beef products, Impossible Beef Lite is a better choice for the planet than lean ground beef from cows - amounting to a fraction of the land use, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We’re constantly working to compete with beef in all of the ways that matter to consumers, including nutrition", said Peter McGuinness, president and CEO of Impossible Foods. "A lot of health-conscious fans and shoppers are looking for a plant-based beef option that’s high in protein and nutrients with even less fat, and Impossible Beef Lite is our solution to that. It’s got 21 grams of high-quality protein, a whopping 75% less saturated fat than lean ground beef from cows, and of course no cholesterol. It's a perfect plant-based way to customize all of the great recipes that call for lean animal ground beef".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new plant-based beef offering complements the company’s existing Impossible Beef product, which is the #1 best-selling retail product across the entire U.S. plant-based meat category in both dollar sales and volume, and is the best-selling product by volume of any plant-based meat brand in U.S. food service. Impossible Beef already compares favorably to conventional 80/20 beef from cows in terms of nutrition — containing less total fat, less saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol(4), and additional nutrients like fiber and B vitamins. Both products contain none of the animal hormones or animal antibiotics associated with animal meat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since the launch of Impossible™ Burger in 2016, Impossible Foods has continued to improve the taste, texture, and nutrition profile of its proprietary plant-based beef recipe. In 2019, it launched a more versatile "2.0" recipe</span><span lang="DE"> </span><span lang="DE">to widespread critical acclaim, followed by another recipe update in 2022 which achieved a 25% reduction in saturated fat (6 grams per 113-gram serving) compared to the prior version (8 grams per 113-gram serving). With the addition of Impossible Beef Lite, consumers have even more ways to experience and enjoy ground beef from plants just like they do ground beef from animals. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Impossible Beef Lite marks the fourth new product launched by the company in 2023, following its debut of three new plant-based chicken products last month. In 2022, Impossible Foods achieved record sales and launched a series of new plant-based products, including Impossible™ Sausage Links, Impossible™ Wild Nuggies, Impossible™ Chicken Patties and Impossible™ Bowls. The company continues to be the fastest growing plant-based meat brand in U.S. retail stores, where it experienced more than 50% dollar sales growth last year.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-28 00:20:29 | 2025-07-30 11:17:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
6281 | The first Spanish ham food truck that has succeeded in the USA | The interprofessionals ASICI and INTERPORC have developed a joint promotional action in the United States called “ Slices of happiness”, a campaign carried out in New York and Washington DC that confirms that Spanish Ham is synonymous with happiness, smiles and joy. | <p>The campaign toured the New York city, during March 19 and 20, giving away happiness in the form of ham to the lucky tourists who were walking through the city, as well as the residents of the Big Apple. And since happiness has no borders, Spanish Ham was also distributed in Washington DC, on March 22 and 23.</p> <p>The objective of the initiative was to make known in North America the multiple benefits that Spanish Ham provides, since its consumption produces high levels of tryptophan ( the hormone of happiness ), this makes SPANISH HAM a great ally to reduce anxiety and stress, being extremely beneficial for improving mood.</p> <p>This emotion generated by the brain is worth sharing with the whole world, which is why from Spain we wanted to give happiness to Americans through Spanish Ham, one of the star products of our gastronomy. </p> <p>This campaign, highly successful in terms of participation in the North American country, is the result of the first collaboration between the ASICI and INTERPORC associations.</p> <p>These actions have been carried out throughout last week in these cities, beginning on Monday, March 20, International Day of Happiness, when a press conference was held - tasting breakfast on the terrace "NUBELUZ by José Andrés" with local media to present all the details of the campaign, in which Pedro Calvo-Sotelo, consul for cultural affairs of the Spanish Embassy in New York, participated; Bruno Fernández, director of the Spanish Commercial Office in New York of ICEX Spain Export and Investment; and Víctor Rivera, chef at NUBELUZ by José Andrés.</p> <p>For Víctor Rivera , chef at NUBELUZ by José Andrés, "ham is very special in the kitchen at NUBELUZ and in all of José Andrés' restaurants; It is part of our DNA. Bringing this product to diners' tables is a way to connect with them and invite them to live the restaurant experience". "Personally, ham gives me a lot of happiness. Not only because of what I learn from it, but because of the pride of using this magnificent product in our kitchen".</p> <p>For his part, Bruno Fernández, director of the Spanish Commercial Office in New York of ICEX Spain Export and Investment, stated that "Spanish Ham is a top quality product. For the sector, the United States is a market that has to bet on, since there is more and more demand and growth in the rate of consumption of this product. Currently, it is the first export destination outside the European Union".</p> <p>To conclude, Pedro Calvo-Sotelo, consul for cultural affairs of the Spanish Embassy in New York, added that "every Spaniard knows the secret of happiness", indicating that "New York is the magnet that attracts the best of Spain. Of course in gastronomy, as is the case with ham, but also in other areas such as music or art".</p> <p><strong>Food truck on route of happiness</strong></p> <p>In the first days, the campaign traveled through the most important streets of New York City, passing through iconic points such as Central Park, Wall Street, WTC, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Chelsea Market, China Town, Rockefeller Center, and many other places in the Big Apple.</p> <p>Along the same lines, a couple of days later, the "Slices of Happiness" route also reached Washington DC , where the <em>food truck</em> of happiness was in emblematic places such as the Capitol, the Washington National Cathedral, the Jefferson Memorial, the Library of the Congress, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and many more.</p> <p>In total, during the four days more than 5,000 trays of "Spanish HAM" were distributed to value this product that is the star of the Spanish gastronomy, a symbol of tradition, exquisiteness and flavor.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-28 00:25:52 | 2025-07-30 02:52:24 | Details Edit Delete | |
6282 | Mexico: Senasica removes internal quarantine imposed on poultry farms | The National Service for Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality ( Senasica ) lifted the internal quarantine imposed on poultry farms in the state of Aguascalientes , after verifying that there have been no more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza AH5N1 in the state. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In a statement, the General Directorate of Animal Health of the agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ordered the lifting of the quarantine on March 2, after verifying that there is no presence of the HPAI virus in three chicken farms in grows in Aguascalientes, with a population of 826 800 birds.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He stressed that in order to verify the absence of the virus, the official veterinarians of the United States-Mexico Commission for the Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and other Exotic Animal Diseases of Senasica carried out weekly sampling for three weeks in the commercial farms of the entity, which gave negative results to HPAI. Thus, they indicated that, after 28 days without cases, the state quarantine was lifted.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">However, he added that the epidemiological investigation clearly demonstrated the interaction between domestic and wild birds that are connected through bridge species such as grackles, among which the circulation of the avian influenza virus has been identified.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The authorities urged poultry producers not to lower their guard and strengthen biosecurity measures in their poultry production units, both family and commercial.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:05:25 | 2025-07-30 06:06:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
6283 | Deepening crisis in sheep sector requires urgent action | Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said the crisis in the sheep sector is deepening as prices continue well below last year’s levels. | <p><span lang="DE">He said prices this year are still 70c/kg behind last year with input costs on sheep farms showing no signs of reducing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Last year’s margins of just €7/ewe as presented by Teagasc at the national IFA Sheep meeting in Athlone at the end of January clearly highlighted the extent of the problems on farms in 2022. With prices running almost €16/lamb behind last year’s levels, sheep farmers are facing into a critical situation if urgent action is not taken by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue", he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kevin Comiskey said the Minister convened the Food Vision Sheep Group over a month ago to put forward proposals to address the crisis in the sector. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The sector is in crisis. Sheep farmers need immediate direct supports to offset the enormous input cost increases experienced on farms and the unviable prices returned from the market place".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep farmers supports must be built to €30/ewe to sustain this low-income vulnerable sector that contributed over €475m in export value to the national economy last year - an increase of 17% - while at the same time having their margins slashed by over 80%. Store lamb finishers must also be directly supported for the vital role they play in the sector and particularly for hill sheep farmers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kevin Comiskey said it is understandable that it takes the Minister’s officials time to put in place a scheme for sheep farmers, but what is not acceptable is the length of time it’s taking the Minister to outline his intentions in relation to supporting sheep farmers in this crisis.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Two weeks ago, the Minister told us he had instructed his officials to look at what supports could be provided. It’s now time for the Minister to come forward with his proposals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The IFA Sheep Chairman said there is a significant fund of money available to the Minister in the Brexit Adjustment Reserve which must be utilised or it will be lost. The sheep sector, more than most other sectors, is impacted by the negative effects of Brexit and must be supported through this fund.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kevin Comiskey said Minister McConalogue has had more than enough time to make his mind up on how he plans to support sheep farmers in this crisis.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The time for talking is over. We must hear now from the Minister what his intentions are and how he proposes to support sheep farmers at this critical time", he said.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:10:15 | 2025-07-30 13:01:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
6284 | AHDB: Opportunities for red meat amidst menu evolution | The foodservice market has had a tough few years, being unable to recover to pre-Covid volumes before the cost of living crisis hit, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Squeezed household income impacts this discretionary spend market, with 46% of consumers planning on eating out less in the future (AHDB/YouGov Consumer Tracker, Nov 22). While market value is up year-on-year, the main driver of this is spend per trip as inflation at restaurants, fast food and canteens currently stands at +9.3% (ONS CPHI, Jan 23). Operators are having to balance menu price increases against their costs and the consumer market backdrop.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While we saw a tactical simplification of menus from operators during the pandemic, this has started to reverse with restaurant and pub/bar dish numbers in 2022 up year-on-year, although menus do remain smaller than pre-Covid. Price pressures are evident with the market seeing lighter offerings and more meat-free options allowing for smaller portions and utilisation of less expensive ingredients. According to Lumina Intelligence, the proportion of dishes containing meat has fallen by -3ppts from 2019. Starch based dishes have increased in presence, driven by chips – a universally popular and low-cost item that can be bolstered by additional toppings and sauces. The use of vegetables has also grown, with peppers, lettuce and celery being top menu share gainers for veg. However, despite meat dishes losing share overall, the biggest growing dish in pubs and bars is burgers, which benefit from being straightforward and cost effective, as well as indulgent and customisable to tap into those treat occasions. Along a similar line, pizza is the second biggest growth dish.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nearly three in four consumers look for something new at least some of the time when eating out or ordering a takeaway and 77% agree that trying flavours from all over the world is fun (Mintel Menu Trends - UK - 2023). But, at the same time, 78% of consumers agree familiar dishes are comforting. Therefore, winning menus can tap into traditional dishes for a sense of nostalgia and/or cater to those adventure seeking consumers who want diverse cuisine options.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to Lumina Intelligence, retro foods are growing in popularity as consumers seek comfort and familiarity in these hard times. They are wanting classic dishes or childhood favourites. Examples include Parlour in London “bringing back the artic roll” or Bompas & Parr in Arcade Food Hall re-vamping the traditional trifle. Beyond desserts many will be tempted out by classic British main dishes such as meat pies and Sunday roasts done well. Utilising and communicating quality meat and ingredients will therefore be key to standing out.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Trending world cuisines include West African, International BBQ, Authentic Mexican and Caribbean (Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Dec 2022). BBQ is an example of a cuisine that can be difficult to make at home due to specialised cooking equipment and methods. Smoked barbecue street food brand HotBox, for instance, offers seasoned smoked meat, using a combination of kiln-dried hickory and oak in its one-tonne rotisserie smokers, covering burgers, brisket, short ribs and sticky pork ribs. This taps into 46% of consumers who agree that restaurants/takeaways can charge more for dishes that are difficult to make at home (Mintel Menu Trends - UK - 2023). World cuisines also offer the opportunity to utilise different meat cuts which may have commanded less menu space in the past and could help aid carcase utilisation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This doesn’t mean more established cuisines such as Korean and Vietnamese are becoming redundant, innovation in this area is thriving. Both cuisines lend themselves to the highly popular street food concept, with Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches and Korean steamed buns becoming more widely available. Cuisine trends we may see coming down the line include Filipino, German Street Food and Austrian. One example is Filigrillz, a Filipino BBQ street food concept currently trading at food markets across London, with their signature dish being pork belly BBQ marinated with ginger, garlic and soy sauce. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We have all heard of the "lipstick effect" - a theory that when faced with an economic crisis consumers will be more willing to buy affordable treats or indulge in guilty pleasures. So, despite some consumers having to eat out less often, when they do, some occasions may be more quality and experience led. Operators, particularly premium operators, will therefore have to utilise their menus and offerings to earn those sales by demonstrating added value and justifying the extra cost of better dishes. Descriptive words on menu are one way to elevate a dish’s appeal. According to Lumina Intelligence words such as crispy, fresh, classic and spicy are among the top used descriptive words currently, but pickled, house, smoky, spicy, indulgent and homemade are among the top growing. Detailing spices communicates flavour with chilli, turmeric and cumin growing in usage across menus from 2017-2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Personalisation allows a diner to elevate a dish and provides the operator with an upsell opportunity. Currently 46% of items on menus are customisable and there has been a +20ppt increase in the share of dishes from 2019 to 2022 (Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Dec 2022). Offering different meal components, sides, toppings, and sauces are just a few examples. While taking a much smaller share of pub and bar menus at only 6%, sharing dishes e.g. platters and tapas, are gaining importance. According to Mintel, 21% of consumers are encouraged by shareable dishes, driven by the demand for socialising with friends and family over food and drink.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:15:00 | 2025-07-30 13:07:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
6285 | Gilberto Xandó, JBS: "We are doing our part in tackling climate change" | The president of JBS Brasil, Gilberto Xandó, discussed solutions to expand food production, in order to serve the growing world population, and at the same time to curb global warming. | <p><span lang="DE">As one of the speakers at the China-Brazil Dialogue on Sustainable Development, held in Beijing, the executive emphasized the Company's responsibility in the face of this challenge, as it is one of the largest food companies in the world. "We are doing our part in tackling climate change", said Xandó.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The event was organized by Cebri (Brazilian Center for International Relations), by the CCG (Center for China and Globalization) and by CPAFFC (Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries) with the intention of debating the transition to a low-carbon economy, against the background of food and energy security. The forum was attended by executives from other Brazilian and Chinese companies as well. In addition to the food sector, the mining and cellulose sectors, among others, were represented.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The president of JBS Brasil highlighted the Company's global investment in biodigestors for the disposal of organic waste in places such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico. In addition, he emphasized that the company reached the capacity to use 99.61% of each head of cattle processed. "In addition to beef, we produce leather, organic fertilizers, soap, biofuel, collagen, gelatin, among other products. Therefore, the same land that allowed raising the animal to generate food also generated clean energy, health and personal hygiene items, clothing and agricultural inputs", enumerated Xandó.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Last year, the company started two new businesses: Campo Forte, in the organomineral fertilizers segment, and Genu-in, which operates in the production of collagen and gelatin peptides, both based on the use of residues from the chain of brands from JBS. “Increasing sustainability means increasing efficiency, our capacity to produce the maximum of life's essential items with the minimum of natural resources”, said the president of JBS Brasil. China, with a mission to feed 1.4 billion people, shares this concept.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to the factory gate, JBS invests in partnerships to introduce nutritional supplements that can significantly reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle. In addition, its satellite monitoring system to assess all its cattle suppliers in Brazil covers an area three times the size of the UK on a daily basis. This system has already blocked more than 15,000 farms for failing to respect the company's socio-environmental criteria. The Company also has Green Offices, which provide free technical assistance and access to credit for cattle producers, aiming to increase productivity and improve their environmental practices. Almost 5,000 farms have already benefited from this service.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Two years ago, JBS was the first global company in the protein sector to commit to becoming Net Zero by 2040. Since then, the Company has been mobilizing its teams around the world and relying on specialized external consultants to build its roadmap consistent with criteria established by the Science-Based Targets Initiative. The work includes scopes 1, 2 and 3, which deal, respectively, with direct emissions, those related to the electricity used by the Company and those that occur throughout the value chain - from the raw material acquired to the distribution of products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We need to produce more, as a third of the world's population does not have adequate access to quality food, reducing our carbon footprint as climate change has severe impacts everywhere. We, at JBS, believe that it is indeed possible to face and overcome both challenges at the same time", said Xandó.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-29 00:20:18 | 2025-07-29 12:43:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
6286 | Belgian sea fishing recovers in 2022 | In 2022, 13,217 tonnes of fish were sold in Belgian ports, compared to 11,901 tonnes in 2021. According to the new data of Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, this is an increase of 11.1%. These landings by Belgian ships represented a turnover of 79.5 million euros, i.e. an increase of 30.7% compared to the 60.8 million euros registered in 2021. This higher turnover is a direct result of the increase in the average price to 6.0 euros per kilo. This is an increase of 17.7% compared to 2021. | <p><span lang="DE">Belgian sea fishing is therefore continuing its 2021 recovery after a strongly divergent year 2020. In that year, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, both exports and sales to local markets and the horeca sector were severely disrupted. Since then, it has been noted that Belgian ships are again offering more fish in Belgian ports and less abroad. This is partly due to the decrease in quotas in other European ports, for example the cut in cod quotas in Denmark.<br />In addition, increases in costs and food prices lead to higher prices.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">The ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend account for 97% of landings</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The quantity of fish landed and sold remains the largest in the port of Zeebrugge, with 50.6% of all fish. The share of the port of Ostend went from 41.9% to 46.8%. The port of Nieuwpoort has a limited share of 2.6%.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Record landings of shrimps</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, landings of shrimps reached a record level of 855 tonnes, i.e. an increase of 136.2%, with a price essentially unchanged (5.4 euros per kg).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sole is the main target species in Belgian fishing. Belgian auctions were still able to achieve good sales with many potential buyers, despite the slightly lower landings of sole (-2.5%). Prices of sole have increased by 32.2%. This fish accounts for half of the turnover achieved in the Belgian sea fishing industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Plaice, which for years has been the second best student in the class, is being pushed down in quantity and value by cuttlefish. Landings of cuttlefish, of no less than 2,033.5 tonnes, showed an exceptional increase of 103.8%. Also in terms of turnover, cuttlefish is the second most important fish species in Belgium, with an average price of €4.1/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Several factors explain the increase in landings: first, cuttlefish are much easier to catch in our waters than in the past, as this species is more widespread in the fishing grounds of the Belgian fishing industry. Second, there is also a market with a relatively favourable price, which makes cuttlefish a seasonal target species for some ships. And third, cuttlefish is not subject to fishing quotas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For plaice, landings dropped by no less than 21.5% in 2022. The higher price (+25.0%) helped to maintain the turnover of this fish.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Landings of ray increased by 20.5%, but the price went up to 2.6 euros/kg.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:05:36 | 2025-07-29 20:16:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
6287 | NASA: Argentine has a positive carbon balance | A NASA study shows that livestock in Argentine does not pollute the environment. | <p><span lang="DE">Traditional approaches to carbon dioxide measurement based on counting and estimating the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted in all sectors of an economy, such as transportation and agriculture, have been used for years. These made it possible to assess progress in emissions reduction efforts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">But its elaboration leaves out a more than important part of the story: the incorporation of carbon dioxide into the soil. A descending approach in which the different activities are considered as part of a cycle allows differentiating the different economic productions and generating inventories. It is here that Argentine livestock has everything to gain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A study published in Earth System Science Data using measurements made by NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission offers a new perspective by tracking both fossil fuel emissions and total changes in the "carbon stocks" of ecosystems, including trees, shrubs and soils.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The data is especially useful for tracking carbon dioxide fluctuations related to land cover change. Although the OCO-2 mission was not specifically designed to estimate emissions from individual countries, the results from the more than 100 countries are coming at an opportune time.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The finding is that Argentine is one of the few countries that appears with a positive balance (green color) due to carbon sequestration in "grazing lands" (forests, shrublands, pastures, etc.).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And here is the importance given to livestock production specifically in Argentine. Argentine livestock is part of the natural ecosystem and constitutes one of the activities that leads Argentine agriculture to be an essential actor in the management of photosynthesis and the recovery of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the natural carbon cycle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The process occurs through the consumption of cows who feed mostly on natural pastures. These forage resources have taken carbon dioxide from the air as part of the natural ecosystem through photosynthesis. Cows digest the carbon in the grass, releasing methane into the atmosphere. But the methane that they emit is "made" based on the carbon of the grass they consumed and its duration is between 10 to 12 years in the atmosphere. After that time the methane is transformed into water and carbon dioxide. The one that is naturally absorbed through photosynthesis by pastures and natural pastures. And this is how the cycle repeats itself over and over again. It is pure nature.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Argentine is one of the countries with the largest area of natural grasslands that exist on planet earth. It is among the five countries with the most availability of this resource.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, Argentine livestock is one of the few activities that allows the transformation of vegetable protein unfit for human consumption into animal protein of high biological value indicated for human consumption. If NASA's sensors are further refined, these advances will be key to verifying which countries meet the commitments signed at COP 21 and beyond.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:10:08 | 2025-07-30 01:00:33 | Details Edit Delete | |
6288 | AHDB: Sheep meat imports drop on the year | Overall levels of sheep meat imports have very marginally fallen to 2,370 tonnes for January, this is a small decline from December’s levels. This marginal change in volumes resulted from a fall of nearly 180 tonnes (20.5%) from Ireland, and an increase of 191 tonnes (30.8%) imported from New Zealand. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking to year-on-year volumes, there has been a substantial overall decline of nearly 2,000 tonnes (45.6%) from January 2022. The vast majority of this decline can be attributed to falling imports from New Zealand, down 1,260 tonnes (60.9%) from January 2022. The drop in volume imported from New Zealand was most prevalent in the autumn of 2022, with subsequent lower import volumes remaining relatively equal. Similar trends are seen with Australian imports, down 838 tonnes (55.5%) for the same time period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking at imports from a product perspective, there have been large drops in some categories year-on-year. From January 2022, there has been a decline of 727 tonnes for frozen boneless lamb meat, with a fall of 713 tonnes for frozen sheep legs. Both fresh and frozen sheep meat (excluding lamb) has seen falls of 235 and 204 tonnes on the year too.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Volumes have fallen on the month but grown on the year as export volumes hit just under 6,000 tonnes for January 2023. There has been a total fall of 1,633 tonnes (21.5%) from December’s levels. Year-on-year however, total export volumes have increased by 44.8% (1,850 tonnes) from 4,130 tonnes in January 2022. Export volumes from January 2022 were still recovering from the previous year’s drop in exports predominantly as a result of regulatory changes, and volumes for January 2023 sit just 500 tonnes shy of the 2016-2020 5-year average.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports month-on-month fell to France by 725 tonnes (20.4%), Germany by 169 tonnes (13.1%) and Belgium by 136 tonnes (19%). On the year, exports to France have increased 858 tonnes (43.4%), with an uptick of 400 tonnes to Germany (55.5%), and 115 tonnes to Belgium.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh lamb carcases made up 82% (4,901 tonnes) of total exports in January, with a fall of 1,061 tonnes (18%) exported from December. Other cuts such as fresh short forequarters and chines have seen declines from December, down 163 (47%) and 179 tonnes (55.6%) respectively. However, on the year, lamb carcase exports have risen by 1,370 tonnes (38.8%).</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:15:50 | 2025-07-29 13:33:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
6289 | Exports of poultry genetic material grow 91.8 percent in the first two months | The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) informs that Brazilian exports of poultry genetic material (including 01-day-old chicks and fertile eggs) totaled 2,325 thousand tons in February, a volume that exceeds by 86, 2% the performance recorded in the same period last year, with 1,248 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">In revenue, last month's sales reached US$ 20.952 million, 57.5% higher than the balance obtained in February 2022, with US$ 13.302 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The balance is also positive in the first two months of this year, with 4,646 thousand tons shipped in the period, surpassing by 91.8% the performance achieved last year, with 2,422 thousand tons.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In revenue, the balance of exports for the first two months reached US$ 42.237 million, a performance 62% higher than that recorded in the first two months of 2022, with US$ 26.079 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the main destinations for Brazilian exports are Mexico, with 3,241 thousand tons exported in the first two months (+339% compared to the previous year), Senegal, with 630 tons (-27.1%), Paraguay, with 402.7 tons (-1.9%), Venezuela, with 100 tons (+1425%) and Colombia, with 68 tons (+103.5%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The poultry genetics sector has been gradually expanding its international participation, reinforcing Brazil's position as an international supplier for this high-value-added segment. In this context, the countries of the Americas gained special importance for the sectoral strategy", analyzes the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:20:08 | 2025-07-29 04:29:01 | Details Edit Delete | |
6295 | Fifth generation leads Handtmann Group of Companies | Markus Handtmann and Valentin Ulrich represent the fifth generation of the Handtmann family to take on management of the Handtmann Group of Companies with headquarters in Biberach an der Riß on 1st April 2023. As of the end of June 2023, the current Managing Partner of Handtmann Holding, Thomas Handtmann, will move to the Advisory Board of the family-owned company. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Twenty-five years ago, Thomas Handtmann took over the management of the family business from his father Arthur Handtmann. Turnover between then and now has more than quadrupled to 1.1 billion euros today. The headcount also increased from around 1,600 to 4,300 in 2022, distributed over six divisions in total: Filling and Portioning Systems (F&P), Light Metal Casting, Systems Engineering, Process Technology, Plastics Engineering and e-solutions. Handtmann today has a global network of numerous production and sales locations in addition to the headquarters in Biberach. This includes new foundries in China and Slovakia as well as new locations in Reutlingen (Germany), Czech Republic and the Netherlands as part of the F&P division. "From a medium-sized enterprise in Upper Swabia, we have developed into an internationally operating technology company. What is important to me personally is that throughout this time we have always been a family business and that many working people at Handtmann have a strong sense of belonging. It is the people that make Handtmann. They are the key to our success", explains Thomas Handtmann.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of June, 70-year-old Thomas Handtmann will move to the Advisory Boards and transfer responsibility for the group of companies to his son Markus Handtmann and nephew Valentin Ulrich. Both have mechanical engineering and management experience and have already held various management positions at Handtmann and other companies. Valentin Ulrich, previously CFO in the management of the F&P division, outlines the group of companies’ future course: "Topics such as internationalisation, innovation, digitalisation and openness to new ways of working are crucial for the future of Handtmann. We will be investing in these and other areas to create sustainable long-term value for our customers, our employees, society and our group of companies". Harald Suchanka, CEO F&P, endorses the strategic focus: "The Handtmann family supports the expansion course of our division with sustainable investments in our production and sales infrastructure. I very much look forward to successfully pursuing the corporation’s continued growth course together with the fifth Handtmann generation. Markus Handtmann summarises: “Our goal is to position Handtmann well for the future so that we can continue moving forward on the path to success. Our group of companies operates widely diversified, is a strong investor and employs a large number of enthusiastic people. We are very pleased to be leading this team from now on".</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:02:12 | 2025-07-30 15:41:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
6290 | Nitrosamines in food raise a health concern | Consumer exposure to nitrosamines, compounds that can form in food during its preparation and processing, raises a health concern. This is the finding of EFSA’s assessment on the public health risk related to the presence of nitrosamines in food. Ten nitrosamines found in food are carcinogenic (can cause cancer) and genotoxic (may damage DNA). | <p><span lang="DE">EFSA consulted external stakeholders on its draft opinion and the numerous comments received were considered when finalising it.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Potential health risks </span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">EFSA carried out its assessment by evaluating the potential harm caused by nitrosamines to humans and animals and assessing consumer <dfn>exposure</dfn>.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr. Dieter Schrenk, Chair of the Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain</span><span lang="DE">, said: "Our assessment concludes that for all age groups across the EU <em><dfn>population</dfn></em>, the level of exposure to nitrosamines in food raises a health concern.”".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr Schrenk added: "Based on animal studies, we considered the <dfn>incidence</dfn> of liver tumours in rodents as the most critical health effect".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"To ensure a high level of consumer protection, we created a worst-case scenario for our <dfn>risk assessment</dfn>. We assumed that all nitrosamines found in food had the same potential to cause cancer in humans as the most harmful nitrosamine, although that is unlikely".</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Which foods contain nitrosamines?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nitrosamines have been found in different types of foodstuffs such as cured meat products, processed fish, cocoa, beer and other alcoholic beverages. The most important food group contributing to nitrosamines exposure is meat and meat products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nitrosamines may also be present in other foods including processed vegetables, cereals, milk and dairy products, or fermented, pickled and spiced foods.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Currently, there are some knowledge gaps about the presence of nitrosamines in specific food categories. Balancing the diet with a wider variety of foods could help consumers to reduce their <dfn>intake</dfn> of nitrosamines.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">What happens next?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">EFSA’s opinion will be shared with the European Commission, which will discuss with national authorities what <dfn>risk management</dfn> measures are needed.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:05:57 | 2025-07-30 12:27:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
6291 | Marel: TargetBatcher produces Family Packs | In the Middle East, the whole chicken is still the most popular poultry meat product. Cut-up parts are, however, gaining ground and now make up some 20 to 30% of processing plant production, a share which is growing significantly. The so-called Family Pack, a fixed-weight collection of chicken pieces in a tray, is particularly popular with Middle-Eastern consumers. The Marel TargetBatcher offers an entry-level but smart solution for assembling family packs. It needs neither a large investment nor a large number of people. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Processors, particularly in the Middle East, used to producing whole chicken only, see their market changing. Cut parts are gradually taking up 20% to 30% of the market. These processors need to produce fixed-weight products too. They don’t, however, want to invest a lot of money right away.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Marel TargetBatcher combined with a prefill conveyor system and a gooseneck infeed conveyor is the ideal entry-level solution for assembling fixed-weight Family Packs. It is a semi-automatic batching system for packing and styling assorted products on fixed-weight trays. First, trays are manually pre-filled with random drumsticks, thighs and fillets to which the TargetBatcher adds the part necessary to bring the pack to its target weight.</p> <p>To make a 900 grams [2 lbs] Family Pack, each tray passes a number of pre-fill stations, where operators insert drumsticks, breasts and thighs. They know from experience which pieces together make about 800-850 grams [1.7-1.8 lbs] and do not exceed 900 grams [2 lbs].</p> <p>Wings, the last products to complete a Family Pack, are added semi-automatically by TargetBatcher. These wings are fed from a gooseneck z-conveyor, which transports them from a large collecting container. Standing on the raised TargetBatcher platform, an operator loads the wings onto the seven weighing scales of the machine. Trays, which have been pre-filled manually, pass by and are weighed on the lower conveyor below. TargetBatcher now calculates as quick as lightning what weight is needed to bring packs closest to 900g [2 lbs], considering a minimal total weight. It automatically drops one, two or three wings from its memory bins to complete the batch.</p> <p>The wings added fall between the flights of a flighted conveyor belt. When leaving the TargetBatcher, this belt synchronizes with the conveyor with pre-filled trays, which is running alongside. On arrival at the PaceLine system, operators manually add the wings to the tray and style the products for an attractive presentation. Trays then proceed to a CheckWeigher, a tray sealer and a WeighPrice Labeler, concluding the process.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A Family Pack TargetBatcher installation like this is very flexible and can still be used for regular fixed-weight batching. It is also possible to manually load fresh or frozen drumsticks, thighs or breast pieces directly onto the seven weighing scales of the TargetBatcher. With seven high-accuracy individual scales and 14 holding bins, TargetBatcher calculates in a fraction of a second the best possible combination of products to assemble a batch of products to the predetermined target weight. Fixed-weight batches leave TargetBatcher on a flighted conveyor, while empty trays run alongside on a synchronized belt. Operators on this PaceLine system pick each batch of meat and style the products on trays.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:10:08 | 2025-07-28 22:26:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
6292 | Italy bans the use of lab-grown food in order to protect tradition | Italy's government approved a bill banning the use of laboratory-produced food and animal feed as it aims to safeguard the country's agri-food heritage, its agriculture minister told a news conference after a Cabinet meeting. | <p>If the proposal is passed by parliament, Italian industry will not be allowed to produce food or feed "from cell cultures or tissues derived from vertebrate animals", the bill seen by Reuters said.</p> <p>"Laboratory products in our opinion do not guarantee quality, well-being and the protection of our culture, our tradition", said Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing Brothers of Italy party.</p> <p>Meloni's nationalist administration has pledged to shield Italy's food from technological innovations seen as harmful, and renamed the agriculture ministry the "ministry for agriculture and food sovereignty".</p> <p>Agriculture lobby Coldiretti praised the move against "synthetic food", saying a ban is needed to safeguard home production "from the attacks of multinational companies".</p> <p>The bill stipulates that factories where violations occur can be shut down and producers may lose their right to obtain public funding for up to three years.</p> <p>The initiative angered organisations supporting the development of "cell-based" agricultural products across Europe, as well as animal rights groups.</p> <p>"The passing of such a law would shut down the economic potential of this nascent field in Italy, holding back scientific progress and climate mitigation efforts", said Alice Ravenscroft, head of policy at the Good Food Institute Europe.</p> <p>Food companies' network Cellular Agriculture Europe said Italy was limiting options for consumers who are concerned about animal welfare and the environmental impact of their food choices.</p> <p>The ban on cell-based meat is not the only initiative from Meloni to block non-conventional food from being served on Italian tables.</p> <p>Last week, she said the government was preparing a rush of decrees to introduce information labels on products containing or derived from insects, amid a debate on the use of cricket flour.</p> <p>"People must be able to make an informed choice", she wrote on Twitter.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-31 00:15:03 | 2025-07-30 14:42:46 | Details Edit Delete |