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6961	2023: a year in review of the Australian cattle market	Change, confidence and cyclicity will be remembered as the hallmarks of the Australian cattle industry in 2023, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.	<p><span lang="DE">Compared to 12 months ago, the industry is in a very different but similarly positive state.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The industry has changed from the lofty price period of 2020–2022. The cyclical nature of the herd has reached its maturity stage and ever-changing confidence and sentiment has genuinely dictated market performance in the face of typical supply and demand fundamentals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Most in industry would agree that 12 months ago, the expectation was for the market to move lower in 2023. Those expectations were accurate, to an extent. The market fundamentally moved faster and harder than historical prices had seen in a very long time.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the market’s lowest point in mid-October, prices ranged anywhere from 58%–70% lower than year ago levels and anywhere from 32% to 52% lower than 10-year averages. The same prices 12 months earlier were all above 5- and 10-year averages by some margin. This gives context to how significant the decline in price has been in 2023.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There were several factors that drove the downturn, many of which have been discussed at length this year. Supply, weak buying demand, higher numbers of stock on-farm and critically, confidence. It could be said that there has never been a more seismic shift in the confidence of Australian livestock producers in such a short time than what has played out in 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At a generalised level across the country, seasonal conditions have been significantly better than 2019 when the country was enduring its worst drought in memory for many places. Although prices this year have fallen further and more substantially than that drought period ever reached, the driver of this decline is confidence.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Market confidence, and particularly producer confidence, is driven by either current weather conditions or the weather forecast and subsequently, market prices. This confidence in turn influences buying behaviour and demand or lack thereof and as a result market and price performance. Consider the last two years, where producers’ confidence in the outlook and current weather conditions with grass and water available saw this intense demand drive the market to record highs week-on-week.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Now consider the intense media and industry scrutiny on El Niño that began early this year. Despite El Niño not being formerly called as a weather pattern by the Bureau of Meteorology until September, the six months prior to this and the media attention driving broader industry discussion reverberated and manifested negative sentiment within the market.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As this negative sentiment loudened and broadened in reach, it continued to remove buyer confidence to compete in the market, which weakened demand due to the drying weather and the dry outlook. Lower demand from a lack of confidence in basic macro-economic principles at a time of increasing supply created the perfect storm for cattle prices to fall below 10-year averages.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This lack of confidence in the market has had a major impact on price performance in 2023, more so than the Australian cattle market has ever seen, or at least since the 1970s beef crash.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cattle production is a long-term play, from a genetic decision being made to a general turn-off time of that beast, upwards of two to two and a half years is a common timeline. Cattle producers know things take time and as a result, the cyclical nature of the industry in line with weather patterns and other global dynamics ensures that the longer-term structural dynamics of prices will change.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Producers and the industry have been in challenging operating and market conditions before like they have been for most of 2023 and every time that has occurred, the industry and the producer has found ways to overcome these challenges.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There is no question that the longer-term demand and fundamentals of cattle and beef production for Australia remains exceptionally strong. Changing herd dynamics in the United States, a continually growing affluent middle class across the world demanding high quality consistent beef and a resilient domestic consumer who prioritise beef in their shopping baskets are three key examples.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The past six weeks have shown how quickly rain can change sentiment in the market and uplift prices, meaning the market to end 2023 is moving back towards where it should have most likely fallen to, not the lows it found itself in, in October.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There is no question there have been challenges for all parts of the sector and its supply chain in 2023, although with recent rain, falling retail prices, strong exports and rising processor throughput, the outlook for the sector remains exceptionally strong.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Monitoring the United States’ dynamic into mid-2024 will be a key factor in providing support to feeder and finished cattle prices as their production volumes fall.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking domestically, the efforts and investment producers have made in genetics and improving infrastructure and on-farm management over the past three years will continue to pay dividends with better performance of their herds. This will become more apparent when seasonal conditions become more challenging as the herds’ productivity remains strong with high turn-off weights and better fertility despite difficult seasonal conditions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Next year will be an exciting year for cattle producers and the industry more broadly, as the outlook remains very positive with the fundamentals of the sector in a very solid position.</span></p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2023-12-14 00:05:35	2025-08-13 04:24:49	Details Edit Delete
7301	Ceredigion coastal farm tackles changing weather patterns with grass management	Challenging and changing weather patterns are aspects of farming that most agricultural businessess need to tackle, whilst remaining profitable and sustainable. A Ceredigion coastal sheep farm has identified its grassland management as the most suitable and sustainable option to deal with inclement, coastal weather to boost production and income and have joined GrassCheck GB.	<p><span lang="DE">Penlan farm, Llanrhystud is home to Glyn, Eleri, Dewi and Ifan Davies, who manage this coastal holding to produce quality finished lamb. The south facing land has shallow soil that can present challenges for grass growth in dry summer months. Glyn and Eleri took over the running of the farm in 1998.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The grazing platform of 35 hectares (86 acres) is rotationally grazed with a flock of 250 mixed lowland crossbred ewes and lambs which are sold largely finished on a deadweight basis from mid-June.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Maximising grass growth utilization is a key goal for the farm, and they pay close attention to soil nutrients and to grass ley mixtures used for any reseeding of underperforming fields in order to take account of the soil type and grazing needs. Integrating grazed forage crops into their lamb production system is key to managing forage supply all year around on this farm.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The challenges of south-facing shallow soils are highlighted during more common dry periods in the spring and summer months and the Davies family therefore are developing nutrient application strategies through soil analysis and nutrient planning for pH. Indices correction is a priority to strategically select underperforming swards for reseeding and improve input use efficiency.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Talking about the land he manages with his wife and sons and the difficult decisions that need to be made to be profitable, Glyn Davies explains: "We have very shallow land and part of it is very coastal with about 8 ha (20 ac) facing the sea. About 20 ha (50 ac) are flat on the top and then we are sloping back down. It’s about half and half, some fairly easy to manage land and the other half a bit more challenging.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"I have noticed changing weather patterns, and I would say we burn a bit easier now. We have also seen less grass at peak times and 2 years ago when we had that very hot summer we were really struggling. We had to feed the sheep from mid-July until September because there was no grass growing.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Weather is the biggest challenge we have got. We burn easy here and getting grass to grow at the right time can be difficult. If it is a dry summer, we will run out of grass and that’s when we need to decide what to do with the lambs. Do they go as stores or do we try and feed them. It is difficult to manage sometimes – until recently, ensuring we have grass at the right time was difficult".  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Understanding that a change in tactic was needed, Glyn Davies worked with Dewi and Ifan to find a solution to their grass problem and the farm joined GrassCheck GB just over 2 years ago.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"When we first started farming here, I was just following on from what I had been taught. Block graze everything at the same time. If there was grass on the field, there was a mob of ewes going in there. And hopefully there would be grass going forward. I’d add some fertiliser and hope for the best.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We have been in GrassCheck now for 2 years and I’ve let the boys carry on with the project. I didn’t think it was going to work but after seeing it now in the second year we are growing more grass. For the first time in 15 years, we have manged to cut one small field of silage out that was getting ahead of the sheep. I haven’t seen that for many years here. Fertiliser usage is down and we’re selling more lambs at a better weight for a better price.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are using less fertiliser and our input costs are down. We are also using less fuel on the farm and manage to get more silage. That means there is less feed being brought on to the farm. We are getting more self-sufficient and sustainable. We have got to adapt and change. By grazing cells rather than the whole field, we can manage the grass better and can work on that. By growing more grass, we can do a better job of it", explains Glyn.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dewi, who saw the GrassCheck GB project advertised on social media with Hybu Cig Cymru, is clear that whilst there is an element of work involved, the return on investment is worth it.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He says: "You have to measure the grass and put in some time to record your data. Mainly you must commit to managing the land. However, it’s an investment in time that will save in other ways at the other end".  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ifan adds: "We have a weather station and a plate meter, which were supplied as part of the project. It’s interesting to follow the weather pattern, and that feeds into the Grass Check GB model at the end. The WhatsApp group is also helpful, and you can pick up new ideas.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This way of farming also means budgeting and seeing what you’ve got in front of you. It means changing how you manage the land to suit the weather but also making sure you have enough grass in front of you".  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The family now manage their fields as quarters depending on shape and size of the field. “Sometimes just half the field has had an application of fertilizer just to catch up and decisions on where to apply fertiliser is very targeted. Our fields aren’t huge, so it tends to be two electric fences and you split it. They get grazed for a few days and then rotated,” says Dewi.   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Whilst this means a new way of working, the benefits are tangible. "Last year we managed to get our first lambs away in the 3rd week of May, which is ahead of time. We also usually see a drop after that, but we just kept on selling. The ewes and lambs were getting fresh grass every 2 – 3 days and they just kept on going. There wasn’t a pinch point for forage at all.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The ewes themselves are probably in the best condition they have ever been. They looked good in the autumn when they went to the tup's, scanning percentage was up with much more twins than usual and in fact we’re seeing about 65 extra lambs than previous years and the ewes themselves are healthy. They’ve got a shine to them", adds Ifan.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A further change to managing the land came with the introduction of a field of stubble turnips and plans for reseeding are underway, with all decisions made based on data.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dewi explains: "We use that block of turnips as an energy source and protein for the ewes and lambs following lambing at turn out and means not needing to feed concentrate. All that adds to the sustainability story of the farm as well.  </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are now looking at a reseeding programme too and the plan is to put a bit of forage in – forage rape for the summer to fatten the lambs, stubble turnips will go in after and then we will reseed in the spring and go back to grass. Nothing has been reseeded here for about 20 years. Now we are looking at which the top performing fields are and picking out the right ones in need. The data is there, and we make our decisions based on that data".   </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC’s Head of Sustainability and Future Policy, Rachael Madeley-Davies, said: "Penlan farm is an excellent example of what can be achieved if we step outside of our comfort zone and embrace technology and new ways of farming. HCC is leading the way in encouraging out of the box thinking for the industry and this example showcases what can be done through data-based decision making – by using data including weather records, farms can and do improve their productivity and efficiency".</span></p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2024-04-16 00:05:16	2025-08-13 04:18:36	Details Edit Delete
303	Certified Angus Beef reached record sales	Certified Angus Beef's sales reached a record 174.5 million pounds (196.6 million euros) throughout 49 countries outside the United States, an increase of 26.4% over the last year and the best year ever for international sales.	<p> </p> <p>The company announced that this growth also represented more than 30% of total brand growth for the year and was supported by a mix of business in new markets (including China, the Dominican Republic, and Peru), as well as strong gains in the established markets of Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Mexico and Canada.</p> <p>Furthermore, retail sales grew nearly 5% "supported by lower prices, which generated a greater flow of business and feature activity, particularly of end meats like roasts," the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Retail sales represented over 40% of the total brand sales and the largest division set an all-time record of 456 million pounds (513.9 million euros).</p> <p>"The brand’s top 50 licensed retail partners saw an average of 6.6% growth and two-thirds of them increased same-store sales," the company said.</p> <p>The Foodservice Division netted sales of 385 million pounds – an 8.5% increase. Licensed broad-line distributors and specialty meat companies increased sales by more than 9% and sales to licensed restaurants increased more than 12%, demonstrating the value of the brand to chefs who prize its consistent quality and patrons who crave its flavor.</p> <p>Sales of branded value-added products, meeting growing consumer demand for high-quality convenience meals in both retail and foodservice, rose more than 5% to 27.0 million pounds. Key items included marinated thin meats, fully cooked burgers and fresh corned beef.</p>	1		Retail		2017-10-16 13:56:45	2025-08-11 16:11:30	Details Edit Delete
6864	INTERPORC highlights the commitment of the Spanish pig sector	Cefusa, a livestock company of the Fuertes Group, has renewed the voluntary 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' seal for white-coated pigs. This certification, which was promoted by the Interprofessional of the White Coated Pig (INTERPORC) and is endorsed by a Scientific Committee of experts in animal welfare, guarantees good practices in animal welfare, food safety, animal management, health and biosecurity.	<p><span lang="DE">The INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) certification and </span><span lang="DE">Technical Regulations</span><span lang="DE"> were created in 2019, and since then INTERPORC has shown satisfaction "for the trust that all companies continue to place in this certification. Without a doubt, it is the best demonstration that the voluntary B+ Animal Welfare Commitment seal is an incentive for companies that want to work with excellence".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Interprofessional has also recalled that "the seal guarantees that the animals on Spanish pig farms have the five freedoms established by the World Organization for Animal Health (WHO), to describe as animal well-being the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which he lives."</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A guarantee that has led large distribution companies to support and accept the seal, so today consumers have at their disposal pork meat certified in animal welfare with the B+ Animal Welfare Commitment seal in prominent chains.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' has placed Spain at the global forefront in good practices in animal welfare since its </span><span lang="DE">INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) Technical Regulations</span><span lang="DE"> are even more demanding than the Spanish and European regulations themselves.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Furthermore, to guarantee the transparency of all processes, verification of compliance is carried out by certifiers accredited by the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC), which in turn will supervise the work of the companies through its demanding evaluation process.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Currently, more than 163 operators and more than 7,700 farms, which account for more than 60% of pig production, have been certified.</span></p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2023-11-08 00:20:56	2025-08-13 03:32:36	Details Edit Delete
1269	EU Trade Commissioner announce new trade agreements with Singapore, Australia and New Zealand	Cecilia Malmstroem thinks that this could encourage small and medium enterprises in Europe as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between EU and Canada is already paying off for this businesses.	<p>EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem announced that new trade agreements could enter into force in the near future such as the ones negotiated with Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.<br />"Remember that 95% new economic fabric emerges outside of Europe. Economic ties are being formed that we should not break up. We shape globalization and let it not shape us", specified Malmstroem during the European Economic Congress.<br />In her opinion, this will encourage the small and medium enterprises (SME) in Europe to develop further as new markets are opening. One example given by Malmstroem is the Polish SME sector who is already benefiting from CETA, reports <a href="https://www.portalspozywczy.pl/technologie/wiadomosci/komisarz-cecilia-malmstroem-polscy-przedsiebiorcy-skorzystaja-na-wolnym-handlu,158359.html">Portal Spozywczy</a>.<br />"We are implementing an agreement with Canada. Already today 59,000 places of work in Poland exist thanks to the trade with Canada. 75% Polish companies that export to Canada are small and medium enterprises, which form the basis of the European economy", said the EU official.<br />A few weeks ago EU has finished the negotiation with Mexico on a new agreement with Mexico and Singapore and Vietnam are the next markets to be opened for the European firms. Also, a trade agreement with Japan is expected to be signed by the end of the year. "We also work with Australia and New Zealand", explain the Trade Commissioner.<br />Another trade agreement negotiated between EU and Mercosur member states (Brazilia, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) is heavy contested by European farmers who are considering that this could endanger their businesses.</p>	1		Industry		2018-05-16 14:08:58	2025-08-12 10:07:00	Details Edit Delete
7846	USDA: EU cattle slaughter increases in 2024	Cattle slaughter in the European Union rose due to high carcass prices combined with a dim outlook, according to a recent US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report .	<p style="font-weight: 400;">In the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's (USDA-FAS) semi-annual report, the contraction of the cattle herd was anticipated to slow down in 2024. In the annual report, this forecast is adjusted to an acceleration of the contraction based on elevated official slaughter during the first half of the year (+2.07%). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cattle slaughter rose most significantly in Poland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland. In these EU Member States, except for Poland, elevated slaughter is caused by relatively high prices for steer and cow carcasses in combination with an overall dim outlook for dairy and beef farming. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Eurostat statistics report that EU cow slaughter increased by 4.93% during the first half of this year. In contrast, calf slaughter declined by 1.59% during the first half of this year, in line with the lower calf crop.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2024-10-20 00:05:20	2025-08-13 03:25:08	Details Edit Delete
6741	AHDB: Irish beef production lower to July	Cattle slaughter (excluding calves) was 3.1% lower during the first seven months of the year versus the same period in 2022, according to CSO Ireland. Slaughter of steers and heifers, and cull cows declined by a similar proportion (2.4-3%) to 690,000 and 230,000 head, respectively.	<p><span lang="DE">Similar trends have been reported in Northern Ireland. Clean cattle slaughter was down 4% year-on-year from Jan-Jul (at 206,000 head).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking at the latest cattle population data from DAFM, as of 1 July the number of cattle on holdings in the Republic of Ireland available for shorter-term beef production looks higher than a year ago, supporting expectations of higher kill in the second half of this year. This is particularly evident in the number of 24-30 month old cattle. Looking further ahead, the number of younger cattle that could come available for beef production looks tighter than a year ago, particularly those aged 12-18 months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Irish calf registrations in the year to July have fallen by 1.6% year-on-year, according to data from DAFM. Within this, the number of calves registered to a beef sire have risen by 5% year-on-year to 1.4 million. On the other hand, dairy-sired registrations have fallen by 12% to 717,000 head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Irish beef exports for the first half of the year have fallen by nearly 3% compared to the same period a year ago but remain elevated comared to the same period in 2020-21. The amount of beef imported into the UK in June fell slightly when compared to May, although the quantity was 6% above June 2022. Meanwhile, Irish shipments to the Philippines have continued to see notable decline, and exports have also fallen to European countries including the Netherlands, Sweden and Spain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since regaining market access for beef at the start of this year, Irish exports to China have shown strong growth but remain at low levels (accounting for just under 1% of total Irish beef exports so far this year). Competition into the Chinese beef market is strong, especially with growing Brazilian and Australian production at globally competitive prices. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Irish cattle prices have shown some stabilisation over recent weeks, with industry reports of upwards movement in the latest factory quotes. Recent slaughter figures suggest that weekly cattle supplies are generally still behind year-ago levels. Indeed, the supply picture looks tighter in GB at present, with AHDB estimated GB weekly prime cattle kill figures having fallen quite sharply through August, offering support to domestic prices, with the all-prime deadweight average measure at 462.4p/kg in the week ending 2 September. Estimated GB cow slaughter meanwhile is particularly low.</span></p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2023-09-14 00:15:32	2025-08-13 04:23:46	Details Edit Delete
6210	Australia: Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap	Cattle market prices were softer this week after a recovery in yardings from last week, informs Meat & Livestock Australia. Numbers in Queensland lifted by 3,598 head, with this increase largely being attributed to the Dalby sale which strengthened its yarding by 1,381 head week-on-week.	<p><span lang="DE">There has been an increase of 16,674 head for Queensland year-to-date, demonstrating the strong supply of cattle coming to marketable weight. Consequently, the increase in numbers has placed pressure on prices as buyers have more livestock to select from and producers look to sell off some of their herd numbers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Restocker Yearling Heifer Indicator lifted its throughput this week and continued to soften in price, easing by 20¢. The inflated prices at the end of 2021 and during 2022 could not have been maintained in a market flooded by current supply. In the last few months, buyers have only paid for cattle with good finish and weight.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dalby had the highest contribution to the indicator, lifting by 319 head week-on-week. This left the Restocker Yearling Heifer at 346.05¢/kg live weight (lwt).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For the first time since January 2021, Eastern States Young Cattle prices fell below Eastern States Trade Lamb prices. This highlights the price correction in the market to retail, as this is generally what supermarket brands are buying.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Trade lamb is at a 24¢ premium compared to cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">National trade lamb prices have softened, with a 7% lift in throughput. Wagga Wagga contributed to 21% of the throughput, with prices softening 43¢ at the saleyard.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The demand for heavy lambs with good condition and weight continues as the Heavy Lamb Indicator strengthened 17¢ week-on-week.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The top five contributors, Wagga Wagga, Armidale, Ballarat and Forbes, were all trading at a premium against the national average and made up 63% of the throughput.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Forbes took the largest premium in prices at 830.03¢/kg cwt, 22¢ above the national average and had their total yardings lift by 1,100 head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Forbes lamb yardings softened with demand for heavy and extra-heavy lambs remaining high.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb yardings at Wagga Wagga lifted and buyers were chasing short-skinned lambs with the softening in the skin market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Slaughter continues to strengthen for cattle, remaining above 100,000 head. Queensland cattle slaughter lifted 8% with increased supply of slaughter weight animals available in the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep slaughter continues to climb, reaching 182,059 head this week. NSW and Tasmania have had large lifts in numbers at 16% and 41% respectively. Lamb slaughter remains steady, only just falling below numbers seen this time last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Goat slaughter has held firm in Victoria and lifted slightly in Queensland allowing for total national slaughter to hit 35,798 head.</span></p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2023-03-04 00:05:51	2025-08-12 17:59:57	Details Edit Delete
7460	Rabobank: Global beef quarterly Q2 2024	Cattle market prices continue to move along at two speeds, with North American markets tracking close to record highs while other markets remain more subdued.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Changes in production and prices in different regions are starting to shift trade flows, with the US increasing import volumes while imports in major Asian markets remain relatively flat. Rabobank’s forecast for selected major beef producing countries shows Q2 global production is only just higher than in Q2 2023, but projected volumes in Q3 and Q4 2024 are expected to be down year-on-year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">We continue to monitor animal disease risks – such as avian influenza – in different locations due to their potential impact on global beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Climate and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions remain at the forefront of sustainability discussions globally as reduction goals approach their deadlines and companies seek mitigation pathways. Thus far, the market has driven most climate-related disclosures in food and agribusiness (F&A) supply chains. We believe companies, governments, and industry will continue to prioritize GHG emissions accounting, although the specifics of some disclosure mandates will be challenged or adjusted. Increased regulatory action on climate has resulted in tensions between governments, producers, and corporates (e.g., farmer protests in the EU, legislative uncertainty regarding the US SEC ruling, and companies adjusting their ESG targets). This will most likely result in more focus and pragmatism on the core sustainability goals rather than slowing climate action and introducing reputational risk.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2024-06-20 00:10:35	2025-08-13 04:09:53	Details Edit Delete
8727	US reports record shortage levels in its cattle herd	Cattle inventory has reached historic lows since the 1950s, driving record-high beef prices and increasing pressure on the livestock sector.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">The U.S. cattle herd saw a 1.3% decline in head numbers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's  (USDA) July Livestock Report .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Although this reduction was smaller than expected, the national figures still reflect a historic low for cows and calves. According to the report, the country has 94.2 million head of cattle, including feedlot and dairy cattle.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Since 2020, this indicator has shown an average decline of 0.6%, and while these reductions have not increased significantly, experts doubt that this represents a turning point for the American herd.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The number of feedlot cattle currently stands at 28.7 million, down 1.2% from the same period in 2024 and the lowest figure recorded for July in more than 30 years. Economist Ken Goldman stated that while the national livestock industry is  "optimistic"  about the herd's recovery, the indices do not show a positive trend.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He added that while these declines appear to be decreasing, there are fewer cattle compared to previous years, which could reduce the beef supply in the near future.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2025, the price of these American meats will have reached historic highs, after ranchers reduced their herds as a result of a prolonged drought that has reduced grazing land.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-08-08 00:20:57	2025-08-13 04:16:06	Details Edit Delete
1359	US beef producers are adding more meat to the supply chain	Cattle are getting slaughtered in a larger proportion due to the drought that hit the southern Central Plains.	<p>Beef supply in the US is getting larger due to a bigger number of slaughtered cattle. The drought that affected the southern Central Plains is forcing the farmers to sacrifice the animals adding a 10% to the predictions made by experts.</p> <p>While industry predictions have called for slowed but continued beef cow herd expansion through 2019, the surge in beef cows at harvest is putting additional beef into the supply chain. Nevertheless, Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension economist, says 2018 beef cow herd numbers are very similar to 2009 levels, but for different reasons, as <a href="https://www.drovers.com/article/more-cows-slaughter-fills-beef-supply-pauses-expansion?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0dKalltRXdaamMyTlRReSIsInQiOiJvSFwvM2lDeDhcL2kzZ1JDNDhtdE5QSWpVZCtqcktWRnF5OUZVZVVVNDJCMnFrc1dBSHU5b0x3T1JpTlltUkk3cGd4SkNtUGdaS25cL2dybGVwdkhwRDlLNzNcL2hSdXR0Q2ljNDJvNmtMSTRsN2NmVnRCeUMxMGZ6SVF1SVlcL2oxQXhxIn0%3D">Drovers</a> magazine reports.<br />At this point, considering the data collected on mid-April, total beef production in the US is on pace to increase by 7.5% during the second quarter, with a total 2018 increase of nearly 5%. That can only mean that prices are under pressure but, for now, the grilling season is keeping the market steady.</p>	1		Market		2018-06-02 08:01:11	2025-08-10 08:30:58	Details Edit Delete
2522	Carrefour wants CCTV in all of its slaughterhouses	Carrefour has become the first french retailer to ask cameras to be installed inside its slaughterhouses.	<p>The company said that it also launched an independent audit of all abattoirs that supply products under its Carrefour, Carrefour Bio and Reflets de France brands, as well as products for its Carrefour Quality Lines for compliance with the Animal Protection reference framework created by the &OElig;uvre d’assistance aux Bêtes d’Abattoirs (an organisation founded to ensure animal welfare in slaughterhouses).</p> <p>Carrefour plans to conduct 84 audit before the end of 2019 and announced that it will use the terms of reference drawn up by the OABA based on the Animal Protection reference framework.</p> <p>The association will also train auditors from Bureau Veritas, the fully independent inspection and certification body, which will be carrying out checks throughout 2019.</p> <p>To implement this project, Carrefour has signed a tripartite agreement with the OABA and Bureau Veritas which will be conducting the audits.</p>	1		Retail		2019-02-01 12:28:11	2025-08-12 22:34:11	Details Edit Delete
1510	ASF outbreak reported in a Romanian farm	Carniprod Tulcea is going to cull 600 pigs but the entire herd of 45,000 head is in danger.	<p>A Romanian pork producer, Carniprod Tulcea, could be forced to cull all its pigs if the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus discovered in one unit spreads in the entire farm.<br />This week, a dead pig was found in one of the company's units in Tulcea and the lab analysis confirmed the existence of the virus.<br />"We expect all the farm to be infested, even if we don't have any evidence of the virus in other halls. We always had biosecurity measures in place but that doesn't help if the whole area is infested", said Nicolae Ciuleac, General Manager, Carniprod.<br />Romania's veterinary watchdog DSVSA has put the unit under quarantine blocking every exit of live or processed pigs from the facility. In the first phase, 600 pigs are going to be culled in the farm and if the virus spread is confirmed in the next two weeks, the whole herd owned by the company, counting 45,000 head, is going to be sacrificed, informs <a href="https://www.industriacarnii.ro/Articol-Pesta-porcina-africana%2C-la-Carniprod.-Producatorul-ar-putea-pierde-tot%21/5272">Industria Carnii</a> magazine.<br />At the beginning of June, DSVSA has signalled the first cases of ASF in Tulcea county, most probably as the wild boars from Ukraine have entered the Romanian territory. Last year, Carniprod Tulcea reported a turnover of €19 million.</p>	1		Industry		2018-06-29 14:38:17	2025-08-13 04:03:19	Details Edit Delete
4444	Exclusive app created in Spain for meat professionals	Carnimad intends to ease the day-to-day life of professionals in the specialized meat trade.	<p>A new app launched in Spain is offering meat professionals associated with Carnimad the chance to better manage their time resources by enabling communication between them and suppliers. In its process of digitization as an organization, and also in its dual objective of creating technological tools that contribute to facilitating the daily work of the professionals that make up the specialized meat trade, as well as improving the flow of information, Carnimad has developed an Application for exclusive and free use for its associates, and for people who work in their companies.</p> <p>"Among the many functionalities offered by the App (app.carnimad.es), the SELF-HYGIENIC-SANITARY CONTROL AGENDA stands out, the 2021 edition of which is already in digital version for the daily use of its professionals.<br />This document that has been occupying for more than a decade an essential position in the development of the butchery sector, helping them to comply not only with the legal health requirements but also to develop their professional activity in a safe way and with standardized quality procedures, now you will be much closer to them: just one click away," said the association in a press release.</p> <p>With this launch, professionals from the specialized meat trade say goodbye to their Agenda on paper, and join together with Carnimad to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the 2030 Agenda; a project started last year and which confirms with this document in its digital version, since its dissemination online contributes to saving available natural resources, through the elimination of the paper of one of the documents most distributed annually among its group, as the Self-Control Agenda has been until now.</p> <p>Another important resource found within the App is access to the specialized employment portal, through which associates can access to publish free job offers. In 2020, the portal registered the figure of 1,350 published offers, a figure that highlights the importance of the channel for the sector, as a vehicle for promoting quality employment and a springboard for generational change.</p> <p>Finally, it should be noted from the app ) that either through its download on a mobile phone or on any other device, as well as in its desktop version, the professional will also be able to manage the time control of their equipment, communicate With your team and other professionals in the sector, access discounts and benefit from benefits through the Suppliers Club, and have a constant communication channel with Carnimad.</p>	1		Industry		2021-01-28 07:00:23	2025-08-12 22:08:11	Details Edit Delete
4780	CARNEXPO Grill International, a unique event in the Moldavian market	CARNEXPO Grill organized, between June 24-25, the first edition in the Republic of Moldova, which brought together approximately 300 specialist guests in an exclusive location - Mimi Castle.	<p> The first international edition for CARNBEXPO Grill was held at Castel Mimi, in the Republic of Moldova. Under the motto "We promote the local product and producer", the event aimed to support local producers, promote local Moldovan products and develop the livestock sector in the neighboring country. The CARNEXPO Grill International was attended by representatives of the largest meat producers in the Republic of Moldova and Romania, large importers and exporters in the field, representatives of the authorities, specialists in HoReCa and retail.<br />"Through this event, we wanted to identify the best opportunities and answers to all the challenges that the meat and meat, HoReCa and retail sectors face. We encourage the discovery of new local, traditional products, with an innovative component capable of satisfying new consumption habits, without losing any of the essential values ??of national identity", said Eugen Capra, CARNEXPO Grill's CEO.</p> <p>High-ranking officials and international speakers, specially invited to talk to Moldovan producers, participated in the most important conference dedicated to the meat sector - "The future of the meat industry in the Republic of Moldova - Evolutions, trends and development".<br />On the list of international speakers was Paulo Patruno, general secretary of CLITRAVI, who invited the organizers of CARNEXPO Grill to extend the concept of the event in Brussels, in 2022.</p> <p>“The producers from the neighboring country want to develop internationally, and Romania is, from this point of view, an extraordinary partner, being a member country in the European Union that can contribute with the experience so necessary for the internationalization of Moldovan products. We are glad that we can develop events that will support the Moldovan producers ", said Dorinel Niculae, Project Manager CARNEXPO Grill.</p> <p>The Minister of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment of the Republic of Moldova, Ion Perju stressed the importance of the livestock sector in the agri-food complex.<br />"Ensuring the country's food security, the competitiveness of domestic agri-food products for export and the meat growth and processing industry, are strategic priorities of MADRM because the livestock sector is an important activity in the agri-food complex, which provides the needs of the population with valuable food and is one of central desideratum on the Government's agenda. Through the policy of subsidizing the producers, the state supports the development of the zootechnical sector in our country, offers support to the producers for the investments in the business development ", the head of MADRM specified.</p> <p>The partners of CARNEXPO Grill from across the Prut - the Association of Meat Processing Enterprises, Aviselect, the Association of Italian Chefs from the Republic of Moldova, but also those from Romania - the National Association of Chefs and Confectioners from Tourism, Escoffier Institute, Chefs Iulian Olaru and Manole, contributed to the success of the first international edition. </p> <p>CARNEXPO Grill was a unique event in the Republic of Moldova for the promotion of local products that marked the opening of the grilling season and the launch of BBQ products. The distinguished location where it took place - Castel Mimi was the perfect setting for establishing new partnerships, in a relaxed atmosphere, at a table with the tastiest grill products or a glass of wine from select wineries.</p>	1		Events		2021-06-30 10:04:10	2025-08-11 21:44:45	Details Edit Delete
300	The largest meat trade fair from Southeastern Europe is coming up	CARNEXPO 2017, the largest meat and livestock exhibition from Southeastern Europe, is expanding its exhibition space for the meat industry by over 30% compared to the previous years.	<p> </p> <p>The most important players from the meat industry from the Balkans will gather around at Romexpo on 25-29 October in Bucharest, Romania. The event will be focused on promoting all the basic segments of the industry, starting with animal husbandry, slaughtering, processing, raw materials, equipment, machinery to retail.</p> <p>In 2017, the food industry standard has become the main subject of debate at a European level and has led the authorities to talk about a change in the legislation and a uniformity of production requirements for foodstuffs.</p> <p>Responding to the consumer's demands, CARNEXPO 2017 brings together under the same roof the demand and supply of the leading manufacturers, importers, and suppliers from the meat industry, providing visitors with new sources of information on the quality of Romanian products according to the international standards.</p> <p>"The policy for quality products is today the only valid subject in the relationship between the producer and the buyer, a relationship that needs to have a responsible and healthy growth. We are different and that makes us unique even when choosing the food from the stores. We choose by taste, appearance, but above all price, which obliges the producer to adapt to different consumer demands from one market to another. When talking about the standards in the food industry, we must understand that they are linked to food safety, legislation and product certification.</p> <p>A standard does not impose a recipe, because it is adapted to the level of each country, and consumers have the freedom to choose according to their preferences and their budget. We are in a free market and each producer wins over his client the way he knows best. The year 2017 may mean a new beginning for the Romanian producers, who have invested heavily in the standards imposed by the European market, but especially in favor of the Romanian consumers who, although shy, have started to analyze more rigorously the products they find on the shelves in Romania. We consider that INDAGRA FOOD & CARNEXPO 2017 is the only event in Romania that gives the exact time for the strategies that will shape the agri-food market in the years to come," said Eugen Capra, General Manager CARNEXPO.</p> <p>In 2015, CARNEXPO merged with INDAGRA FOOD, the international food industry fair, becoming the most important promotion platform for Romanian producers and interested foreign investors of the Romanian agro-food market.</p>	1		Events		2017-10-16 10:30:41	2025-08-12 18:52:53	Details Edit Delete
8354	Cargill: Consumers are seeking more protein for health and taste in 2025	Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile finds 61% of consumers report increasing their protein intake in 2024, up from 48% from 2019.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">People are eating more protein than ever before, with 61% of Americans increasing their protein intake in 2024 versus just 48% who did so in 2019. These are only a few of the major findings from Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile, an annual trends report that provides a comprehensive look at trends in protein consumption for the year ahead.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This year’s report also found that animal proteins like beef, chicken and eggs are the preferred protein sources for most consumers due to their taste, nutrition and versatility. The research - from Cargill’s North American Food Business Marketing and Insights team - reveals more than 75% of people typically include animal protein in their evening meals, with 74% saying eating meat is an important part of their diet.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the same time, how we consume protein is also evolving. Social media is driving food experimentation from secret menus at foodservice chains to high-protein diets with the influence of diet trends including "carnivore diets". Inflation is reshaping how value is defined, and snacking is fueling protein’s expansion across the category. As a result, brands, retailers and foodservice operators must adapt to meet these changing demands - by delivering protein-forward solutions that balance affordability, quality and innovation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Notable findings from Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile include:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Protein Reigns Supreme as the Most Critical Macronutrient: People are eating more protein than ever before, with 61% increasing their protein intake in 2024, up from 48% in 2019. Meat, poultry and other animal proteins are high on shopping lists, based on factors like taste, nutrition and satiety. Many consumers are seeking out protein on labels, with 57% of those who look at nutrition labels checking for protein content. For Millennials and Gen Z, protein is becoming vital beyond traditional meals, as on-the-go formats like protein bars, shakes and handhelds become must-haves.</li> <li>Value-Driven Shoppers Seek Both Affordability and Indulgence: Even as shoppers tighten budgets, they continue to prioritize high-quality protein experiences. Many are buying in bulk and freezing portions to manage costs, while others are splurging on restaurant-quality cuts for at-home indulgence. For retailers and foodservice operators, this dual dynamic presents an opportunity to provide both value and premium offerings - with research showing strong demand for pre-marinated proteins, heat-and-serve options, and premium but accessible cuts like steak.</li> <li>Social Media is Reshaping the Protein Landscape: With 52% of people trying new foods from the influence of social media, digital platforms like TikTok and Instagram are fueling the rise of high-protein lifestyles, global flavors and creative meal solutions. Gen Z is leading the charge, embracing bold and multicultural protein meals. Meanwhile, GLP-1 users are shifting portion sizes, seeking smaller high-protein meals that satisfy without excess calories. These emerging subcultures are opening new opportunities for brands and retailers to cater to diverse and evolving protein needs.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"How consumers think about and engage with protein is evolving, and that presents new opportunities across the food industry", said Gonzalo Petschen, Group President, Cargill North American Food Business. "Whether it’s developing high-protein snacks, offering convenient meal solutions, or tapping into social media-driven food trends, our goal is to help our customers stay ahead of what’s next while delivering on consumer demands".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With protein remaining essential in consumers’ diets, retailers, foodservice operators and brands have the opportunity to innovate, refine offerings and better connect with shoppers looking for both value and quality.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-04-03 00:20:09	2025-08-13 04:01:44	Details Edit Delete
429	Cargill Protein invests $146m in expanding its Nashville facility		<p>  </p> <p>It will include construction of a state-of-the-art dried sausage production facility and will create more than 100 jobs, which doubles the facility’s current employment.</p> <p>“Our customers asked for new value-added cooked meat capabilities and we are thrilled to be able to respond by investing in this expansion at our facility,” said Monte Metz, plant general manager. “Nashville is strategically located to serve our customers in a way that helps them improve their supply chain.”</p> <p><br />“Our growth is a tribute to the 28,000 people on our team. They are passionate about helping our customers succeed by meeting consumer demands,” said Brian Sikes, Cargill Protein president. “We’re pleased to support investments like the Nashville expansion that help our customers grow and the communities where we operate prosper.”</p> <p>“We are thrilled that Cargill is increasing its investment in Nashville and creating 100 new jobs at this state-of-the-art facility. This expansion is a testament to the dedication of the plant’s employees and the hard work they put in each and every day,” said Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe.</p> <p>Cargill Protein’s Nashville facility complements the company’s cooked meats facilities in Nebraska, Virginia, Texas and Minnesota. Sausage production is scheduled to begin at Nashville during the first half of 2019.</p> <p>Over the past two years, the company has invested nearly $850 million in U.S. protein expansion, creating hundreds of jobs across Columbus, Neb.; Lake Odessa, Mich.; Mason City, Iowa; Wichita, Kan. and Nashville.</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons/<a title="User:Alfvanbeem" href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alfvanbeem">Alf van Beem</a></em></p>	1		Industry		2017-11-21 07:22:57	2025-08-12 01:18:46	Details Edit Delete
1282	Survey: Consumers in the US are confident their food is safe	Cargill's latest Feed4Thought survey reports that 94% of Americans trust their food is safe as grilling season is about to start.	<p><a href="https://www.cargill.com/doc/1432119458724/feed4thought-grilling-survey-key-findings-summary.pdf">Cargill's survey</a> polled more than 1,000 people in the US in April 2018. 94% of the American consumers say they trust that the meat they buy for grilling is safe to eat.</p> <p>The survey also found that nearly 80% of American consumers believed food producers are taking the necessary steps to ensure their meat is safe for grilling.</p> <p>Furthermore, 87% of Americans believed an animal’s diet can have an impact on food safety.</p> <p>“We’re entering the season where Americans turn to the grill to prepare their meals, and food safety is top-of-mind,” said Chuck Warta, president, Cargill Premix and Nutrition. “It’s clear that consumers continue to care very deeply about where their food comes from and how it is raised, and they are increasingly aware that safety actually begins on the farm with what is in an animal’s diet.”</p> <p>In addition, the survey uncovered the fact that 72% of Americans say they grill, with 41% grilling at least once a week.</p> <p>The American consumers' grilling options, according to the survey, are: <br />42 percent steak<br />25 percent hamburgers<br />18 percent chicken<br />12 percent pork chops/ribs.</p> <p>Moreover, the survey also showed that 38% of the US consumers read packaging labels for inspection and certification information.</p>	1		Industry		2018-05-18 13:04:20	2025-08-12 05:05:28	Details Edit Delete
241	Cargill and Faccenda enter in new UK poultry venture	Cargill, the US leading food producer, has announced that it has agreed to establish a joint venture with Faccenda Foods to create a leading UK food company focused on chicken, turkey, and duck, according to a press release.	<p> </p> <p>The new joint venture is still subject to clearance by the regulatory authorities.</p> <p>The name of the company will be revealed as soon as the deal is closed and it will "have the capability to respond to changing customer needs in the retail and food service sectors with a strategy for growth."</p> <p>Cargill and Faccenda will have an equal shareholding of the new company.</p> <p>Andy Dawkins, managing director for Faccenda Foods, will occupy the position of Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed company, while Chris Hall, fresh chicken director for Cargill Meats Europe, will be appointed Chief Commercial Officer of the new joint venture.</p> <p>The companies expect that the new business will require the employment of nearly 6,000 people in the UK, with employees coming from both parent companies.</p> <p>“We believe the two organizations are complementary. Combining into one entity allows us to build on our strengths, grow in the market and better serve our customers. The venture will facilitate greater opportunities to innovate and deliver new and exciting poultry products for consumers,” Chris Langholz, President of Cargill Poultry, said.</p> <p>“Both Cargill and Faccenda are recognized today by their customers for their high standards and great service. The new joint venture confirms our long-term commitment to being a responsible partner across the entire supply chain, providing stability and security to our customers, suppliers and growers for years to come,” Ian Faccenda, Chief Executive Officer of Faccenda Investments, added.</p> <p>Cargill plans to continue to process and sell cooked poultry products in Balliol, Wolverhampton, as well as operate its poultry import, trading and distribution business, separate from this joint venture. The company said it will also continue its operations in the European poultry businesses in France, Russia, and the Netherlands.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-26 14:30:22	2025-08-12 21:07:42	Details Edit Delete

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