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3816	Double shock in the global pork market	ASF and COVID-19 are the main disruption factors in a challenging market, says Rabobank.	<p>There is a double-shock to be absorbed in the global pork market, as the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges for an industry already impacted by the African swine fever, said a team of analysts from Rabobank. Volatility in pork prices in 2020 is expected to remain present as trade and supply chain disruptions are going to be more frequent. At the same time, the coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer habits in almost every country impacted by the disease and that is going to be another challenge for major players in the field.<br />"The combined effect of near-term demand destruction and processing interruptions due to labor constraints has weakened producer returns and will slow production growth. Weaker GDP growth could further pressure pork demand, compounding an already challenging operating environment," commented Christine McCracken, Senior Animal Protein Analyst, Rabobank.</p> <p>Pig prices in the Chinese market are expected to remain elevated as the ASF crisis is far from over and the recovery in the national pig inventory will go slowly this year. "Producer interest in rebuilding remains good, resulting in a sharp upward trend in piglet costs. Continued outbreaks of ASF remain a concern and limit growth for smaller operations. Pork demand has recovered, albeit more slowly than anticipated", said the analysis. <br />According to a USDA estimate, the 2020 ending hog inventory is expected to increase slightly from 2019 as the decline bottoms out. "With low pork production in 2020 resulting in high pork prices, many Chinese consumers will seek out beef as an alternative protein", according to the USDA report.<br />The one country that is expected to benefit most of the ASF crisis in Asia is Brazil. Despite Covid-19 disruption, pork exports remain strong, driven by demand from China. Weakness in the Brazilian currency and a shortfall in supply in Asia will support continued growth, helping to offset weaker domestic markets. Nevertheless, possible higher corn costs may limit production.<br />The EU, which holds the rank of main pork supplier in the Chinese market, is facing serious threats from the same factor, ASF virus, with two commercial barns in Poland close to the German border hit by the disease in the last couple on months. Still, exports to third-markets from major producers in the bloc such as Spain, Germany, Denmark are running high.<br />For the US pork industry, the main concerns are related to disruptions in the supply chain and critical labor shortages. Pig prices in the US have dropped 35% in April due to plant closures and bottlenecks in transportation and logistics. "This has created a backlog of hogs, which will quickly reach critical levels given record supplies. Pork values have dropped but have seen some support from exports," according to Rabobank analysis.</p>	1		Industry		2020-04-28 07:57:01	2025-08-03 01:37:32	Details Edit Delete
4035	UK reports higher production in pig meat	In July, pig meat output was the highest in the last 20 years.	<p>The latest Defra statistics show that the UK produced 86,200 tonnes of pig meat in July. This is 9% (7,300 tonnes) more than was produced in July last year, and is the highest July pig meat production figure in the last 20 years, announced AHDB.<br />"The rise in production is due to mostly to a rise in clean pig slaughter, while dressed carcase weights were also slightly heavier on the year. A total of 963,700 clean pigs were processed by UK abattoirs in July, up 6% (57,000 head) on the year. Slaughter of sows and boars totalled 23,200 head, up 21% (4,100 head) on the year.<br />Improving foodservice demand may have offered some support to finished pig numbers in July, while the recent reopening of a key German sow processing plant and a welcome stabilisation in continental sow prices may have supported sow throughput," commented Hannah Clarke, Livestock Analyst at AHDB. Clean pig carcase weights continued the trend seen throughout the year so far, being on average 2% (2kg) heavier in July at 86kg.<br />The July figures put UK pig meat production for January-July (inclusive) at 561,200 tonnes, up 4% (19,000 tonnes) from the same period in 2019. Clean pig slaughter for the same period stands at 6.3 million head, up 2% (122,100 head) on the year. Adult pig slaughter for the year-to-date stands at 141,200 head, down 1% (900 head) on the year.</p>	1		Industry		2020-08-17 05:28:19	2025-08-03 01:37:36	Details Edit Delete
4844	US cattle inventory is falling	Severe weather conditions (drought) will accelerate the trend.	<p>USDA’s semi-annual Cattle Inventory report on Friday confirms the US inventories of beef cows, replacement heifers, feeder cattle and calf supplies are declining. USDA’s survey indicated all cattle and calves totaled 101 million head on July 1, about 1% below the 102 million head counted in the mid-year report last year.</p> <p>USDA’s July 1 count of beef cows was 31.4 million head, down 2% from a year ago. Analysts expect the drought to further reduce those numbers throughout 2021. Given the smaller cow herd, USDA’s preliminary calf crop estimate was 35.1 million head, down slightly from last year. Calves born during the first half of 2021 were estimated at 25.8 million head, up slightly from the first half of 2020. An additional 9.3 million calves are expected to be born during the second half of this year. <br />With its mid-year inventory, USDA surveys 10,000 operations compared to the 50,000 producers surveyed for the January 1 inventory.</p> <p>All cows and heifers that have calved totaled 40.9 million head, 1% below the 41.4 million head on July 1, 2020. Milk cows, at 9.50 million head, up 2% from previous year. All heifers 500 pounds and over on July 1 totaled 16.0 million head, 1% below the 16.2 million head last year. Beef replacement heifers, at 4.30 million head, down 2% from a year ago. Milk replacement heifers, at 4.10 million head, up 3% from previous year. Other heifers, at 7.60 million head, 3% below a year earlier. The supply of feeder cattle and calves outside feedlots is estimated at 800,000 head smaller than year-ago levels at 49.5 million head. </p>	1		Industry		2021-07-29 11:07:53	2025-08-03 01:37:42	Details Edit Delete
4745	New value record for US beef exports	Exports of US beef and pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).	<p>Following a record-breaking March performance, exports of U.S. beef and pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).</p> <p>April exports of U.S. beef set another new value record at $808.3 million, up 35% from a year ago, with export volume reaching 121,050 metric tons (mt) – up 23% year-over-year and the fifth largest on record. For beef muscle cuts, exports were the third largest ever at 94,656 mt (up 21%), valued at a record $726.7 million (up 36%). For January through April, beef exports moved 5% ahead of last year’s pace at 454,398 mt, with value up 10% to $2.93 billion. Beef muscle cut exports were up 8% to 357,570 mt, valued at $2.63 billion (up 12%).</p> <p>Pork exports were the sixth largest on record in April at 269,918 mt, up 2% from a year ago. Export value was $749.2 million, up 10% and the fourth highest on record. Pork muscle cuts followed a similar trajectory, increasing 3% in volume (224,179 mt) and 10% in value ($641.7 million). Through April, pork exports were 5% below last year at 1.05 million mt, valued at $2.82 billion (down 3%). Pork muscle cut exports were down 5% to 883,599 mt, valued at $2.43 billion (down 4%).</p> <p>“Looking back at April 2020, it was a difficult month for red meat exports as we began to see COVID-related supply chain interruptions and foodservice demand took a major hit in many key markets,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “While it is no surprise that exports performed much better in April 2021, we are pleased to see that global demand continued to build on the broad-based growth achieved in March.”</p> <p>Halstrom cautioned, however, that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a major concern for the U.S. meat industry, adding uncertainty to the business climate in many export destinations. Logistical challenges, including container shortages and ongoing vessel congestion at many U.S. ports, also present significant obstacles for red meat exports.</p> <p>“While conditions are improving in many key markets, the COVID impact is the most intense it has ever been in Taiwan and heightened countermeasures are also in place in Japan and other Asian countries,” he explained. “But foodservice activity is climbing back in our Latin American markets and retail demand – both in traditional settings and in e-commerce – has been outstanding and USMEF continues to find innovative ways for the U.S. industry to capitalize on these opportunities. We are also working with ag industry partners and regulatory agencies to find ways to improve the flow of outbound cargo, which is essential to maintaining export growth.”</p>	1		Market		2021-06-11 11:58:02	2025-08-03 01:37:44	Details Edit Delete
2586	Scottish salmon exports decreased by 16%		<p>Scottish salmon exports have dropped to €573 million (down by 16%) due to reduced production and harvest. In 2018, Scotland exported 74,816 tonnes of salmon and the total production was estimated at around 150,000 tonnes. The figures are well below the results registered in the previous year, when production stood at a record-high 189,707 tonnes and exports totalled 92,350 tonnes, according to Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) data.<br />Salmon exports to the EU market accounted for €283 million (38,980 tonnes), with France being the largest market inside the block, €187 million (24,000 tonnes), followed by Ireland, €35 million (5,391 tonnes). Outside the single market, the US was the main destination for Scottish salmon, €157 million (19,298 tonnes), followed by China with €77.5 million (9,722 tonnes). This year, the salmon production in Scotland is expected to grow to almost 200,000 tonnes.</p> <p> </p>	1		Industry		2019-02-15 10:07:54	2025-08-03 01:38:02	Details Edit Delete
776	Turkey's poultry production went up in 2017		<p> </p> <p>The number of slaughtered chicken in Turkey increased by 3.6% in December compared to the previous month, while it also rose by 11.4% compared to the similar period from 2016.</p> <p>The number of slaughtered turkeys also grew by 54.1% in December compared to the previous month and increased by 22.8% compared to the corresponding month from 2016.</p> <p>The country's chicken meat production was 185,681 tons in December 2017, it increased by 3.6% compared to the previous month and by 11.4% compared to the same month from 2016.</p> <p>The reported turkey meat production for December 2017 was 6,079 tons. It rose by 21.4% in December compared to the previous month and grew by 38.8% compared with the similar month from 2016.</p> <p>Furthermore, the hen egg production reached 1.7 billion units in December 2017, increasing by 4.5% compared to the previous month and by 6.2% compared to the same month from the previous year. The number of laying hens having reached laying maturity (excluding breeder hens) became 76 million 748 thousand 797 units at the end of 2017.</p>	1		Industry		2018-02-14 14:47:41	2025-08-03 01:38:26	Details Edit Delete
1793	Russia produced 10.9% more pigs for slaughter this year	The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia (Minselkhoz) has announced that the country produced a larger number of pigs for slaughter so far this year.	<p>In the first seven months of 2018, the Russian production of pigs for slaughter in live weight has amounted to 2.31 million tons, which is 10.9% higher than the level reported during the same period last year.</p> <p>The ministry revealed that the main increase in the production of pigs was provided by the agricultural producers from the Voronezh, Kursk, Belgorod, Pskov, Tomsk and Lipetsk regions.</p>	1		Industry		2018-08-21 14:14:13	2025-08-03 01:38:26	Details Edit Delete
5359	INTERPORC: "Animal welfare and sustainable production are in our DNA”	The Spanish pig sector "is a success story that has been built on solid pillars, among which a sustainable production model and concern for animal welfare can be highlighted, principles that all agents of the value chain have internalized to form part of our DNA”.	<p>This was stated in Córdoba by the director of INTERPORC, Alberto Herranz, during his speech at the XII Forum of the National Association of Swine Veterinarians, where he outlined "the seven key pillars that have allowed the Spanish pig sector to become one of the great powers producers and exporters in the world and an international benchmark in sustainable production”.</p> <p>Likewise, together with respect for the environment and animal welfare, Herranz listed the other five elements that, in his opinion, make up the DNA of the pig sector: innovation, professionalisation, contribution to the structuring of Spain and rural development, international vision of business and food safety.</p> <p>From INTERPORC, he pointed out "we work with the companies to develop all these points, which has allowed the sector to consolidate itself in the world vanguard".</p> <p>The next step, he added, “is to communicate it well so that Spanish society sees, beyond interested information and <em>fake news,</em> that the white-coated pig is a powerful and leading sector, as well as sustainable, job-generating and respectful of the environment. animal welfare.</p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2022-03-17 09:48:36	2025-08-03 01:38:58	Details Edit Delete
970	Vietnam's tuna exports to Mexico went up 61% in 2017	Vietnam's exports of tuna reported an increase of 61% in terms of value during 2017 compared with the previous year, reaching US$13.55 million, and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) expects in 2018 the country to continue being a potential importer of many Vietnamese tuna enterprises.	<p>In September and November 2017, there was a decline in tuna exports to Mexico of 26.6% and 16.7% year-over-year respectively, according to VASEP. The export value gained positive growth during the remaining months of 2017.</p> <p>Analysts at VASEP say that last year, by the end of August, Mexico's three largest tuna suppliers were China, the US and Vietnam.</p> <p>Furthermore, the most popular six tuna products exported by Vietnam to the Mexican market were "canned and processed tuna (HS code 160414); frozen skipjack (HS code 030343); frozen yellowfin tuna (HS code 030342); frozen tuna fillets (HS code 030487); frozen bigeye tuna (HS code 030344) and frozen tuna (HS code 030349). Of that, imports of canned and processed tuna (HS code 160414) accounted for the largest share of 39-70% of the import value."</p>	1		Market		2018-03-20 12:01:58	2025-08-03 01:39:12	Details Edit Delete
3376	New CEO, new plans for Romanian producer Cris-Tim		<p>Cris-Tim, the largest family-owned business in the meat industry in Romania, has a new CEO starting the end of October. Radu Timis jr. has been named Chief Executive Officer after his father, Radu Timis, has stepped down from the position and announced that he will be involved in the company only as a strategist.<br />The change comes in a time when meat processors in Romania are worried about the pork price evolution in the global market and expect difficult times for the industry over the next couple of years. Nevertheless, Mr. Timis jr. shows confidence about the ability of its company to pass through these uncertain times. At Anuga 2019, Cris-Tim had its stand, aside from the booth in the Romanian pavilion, showing more strength in approaching export markets. "We want to show that we are a reliable, strong partner for all the participants at the Anuga. At this time, we export around 15% of our production but we are looking for new ways to penetrate the European market with both our brand and private label products. We intend to strengthen our position in the convenience market. It is a market that is growing fast in Europe and also in Romania we also had a double-digit growth rate for convenience food in the last two or three years,", explained Radu Timis jr. in an interview for EuroMeat News.<br />For the moment, the company is working on a strategy to pass turbulent times ahead, considering the price explosion in the global pork market, but also to generate larger sales volume and added value for the products. "We are aware that 2020 is going to be a difficult year for meat processors due to the ASF situation in China and the increase in pork prices but we consider ourselves prepared to face this. The impact is huge, considering that, in some cases, pork cuts used in production have doubled their price. Because Cris-Tim is a clean-label producer, the impact is almost double for us. We can not transfer all the costs to the consumer so we must adjust our margins but I am still positive about our capacity to pass through these difficult times without making any compromise on the quality of our products," stated Cris-Tim's new CEO.<br />At the same time, his plans for the company are targeting the diversification of the business and a focus on new protein range of products as plant-based diets and flexitarianism is taking over the Western markets in Europe. He foresees more than 300% increase in the company's turnover in the next 6 years. "Our main target is that over the next 6 years to achieve a turnover of half a billion euros," added Mr. Timis jr.</p>	1		Industry		2019-11-12 08:53:14	2025-08-03 01:39:35	Details Edit Delete
4324	Germany exported more pork in the EU	An increase of 37% in volumes exported in the EU and UK was reported for the month of September.	<p>Despite the ban from Germany’s top export destination, volumes in September actually recorded a significant rise. Fresh/frozen pork exports reached 174,000 tonnes, which is the highest quantity shipped in a single month since October 2012. Volumes were 38% (48,000 tonnes) higher than in August, and 13% (20,000 tonnes) more than in the previous year. An increase of 37% in volumes shipped into the EU-27 and UK market was reported for September when Germany exported 135,000 tonnes, 39,000 tonnes more than in the previous year.<br />"The majority of the pork that would have been destined for the Chinese market was re-routed onto the European market. Virtually all pork exports to China are frozen and China was receiving over half of Germany’s frozen pork exports for the year up to August. However, despite the drop in Chinese trade, frozen volumes exported in September were only 5% (3,000 tonnes) lower than August. Increased trade with Romania and Hong Kong suggest these were key alternative outlets for product already frozen, though a number of other European destinations also took more frozen German pork," commented AHDB analyst Felicity Rusk.<br />As a result, the type of meat exported by German producers has shifted from frozen to fresh and chilled products. The rise in overall pork export volumes came solely from this product, which accounted for 68% of the overall volume. At the same time, the large volume of pork exported onto the EU and UK markets has put downwards pressure on prices. "As such, export prices in September were generally lower than in the previous month. Prices for frozen products recorded a larger decline than prices for fresh/chilled products. With China’s ban still in place, Germany will have to continue to find alternative outlets for its pork exports. With only a few destinations outside the EU accepting a regional approach to ASF outbreaks, the European market is likely to absorb the majority of the product that would have otherwise gone to China. This will likely lead to ongoing pressure on prices unless regionalisation agreements can be made," added the analyst.<br />The decline in pig prices has been observed also for October and November, with the average price dropping to €133.81/100kg. In the three weeks to 22 November, the German price fell by over €4, to average €127.06/100kg. This the lowest the measure has been in at least the last five years. As Germany dominates the EU average price, this decline has also weighed on prices in other EU countries. <br />In Denmark, which also has a large influence on the EU market, the price has also fallen in recent weeks. While the demand for Danish pork remains steady in Asia, prices stand at the lowest recorded since March 2019.<br />Prices in Spain and France have followed a similar pattern, with the Spanish price falling by over €8 during this period, due to the number of pigs available outweighing demand. Despite Spain continuing to export to China, further price reductions are expected in the coming weeks. In France, usual demand patterns have continued to be disrupted, resulting from loss of food service due to the recent national lockdown.</p> <p> </p>	1		Market		2020-12-07 09:27:16	2025-08-03 01:39:36	Details Edit Delete
2509	NVWA reports lack of compliance in disinfection of livestock trucks	A recent report issued by Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) shows that compliance in cleaning and disinfection of livestock trucks is lower compared to 2017.	<p>Dutch food safety watchdog (NWA) recommends further improvement for slaughterhouses in complying with animal welfare and cleaning and disinfection of livestock trucks after figures recorded in 23 large red meat slaughterhouses in the Netherlands show a drop in these sectors.<br />For animal welfare, the average compliance percentage is 97% percent. Nevertheless, the NVWA sees that there is still room for improvement in the area of animal welfare in the fixation, stunning and bleeding of the animals.<br />"It also happens that cattle wagons are overloaded or that animals that are too ill or too injured to be transported are nevertheless transported to the slaughterhouse. In order to prevent the spread of contagious animal diseases, it is important that cattle trucks are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before they leave the slaughterhouse to pick up animals again. The NVWA sees that compliance on this point has dropped considerably at a number of companies. It is important for companies to better comply with these rules", mentions the report.</p> <p>Photo source: NVWA</p>	1		Industry		2019-01-31 04:43:57	2025-08-03 01:39:41	Details Edit Delete
1262	Uk's pig industry reduces antibiotic usage by 50% in the last two years	The pig industry in the United Kingdom has reduced the use of antibiotics in animals by 50% in the last two years.	<p>The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board announced that according to the latest data taken from the electronic medicine book (eMB), which represents 87% of pigs slaughtered in the UK, pig farms dropped their antibiotic usage from 183 mg/PCU to 131 mg/PCU within 12 months.</p> <p>In 2017, the pig industry used by 28% fewer antibiotics compared to the year before, bringing the total reduction in two years to more than 50%.</p> <p>Furthermore, between 2015 and 2016, there was a 34% cut in antibiotic usage.</p> <p>The news has been welcomed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) which has worked closely with the National Pig Association (NPA), the British Pig Association (BPA), Pig Veterinary Society (PVS), meat levy bodies Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Northern Ireland Pork and Bacon Forum (NIPBF) and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), as well as the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) to help cut the use of antibiotics.</p> <p>It comes just seven months after targets were announced by the Targets Task Force, set up by RUMA, to reduce antibiotic usage in the pig industry by over 60% between 2015 and 2020.</p>	1		Industry		2018-05-15 13:52:56	2025-08-03 01:40:00	Details Edit Delete
2845	Genetics company asks for a global biosecurity plan	Hendrix Genetics intends to renew its biosecurity programs and to offer a global standard. Swine sector completes the first milestone.	<p>Biosecurity must be treated as serious as animal welfare issues, warns Wouter Deley, Senior Veterinarian and Health Manager, Business Unit Swine, Hendrix Genetics. A sustainable future can be secured by putting in place processes and protocols for the health of all animals.<br />"As part of our global standards, we are working to develop a structured biosecurity plan. Once fully completed, the program will include required health status, risk assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), health monitoring and screening, training and auditing. This plan also involves minimum standards across all of Hendrix Genetics as well as a structured plan for each species", said Mr Deley.<br />Swine was the first species within Hendrix Genetics to complete their biosecurity project. Notable achievements from this project included:</p> <p>- Existing SOPs have been reviewed, uniformed and updated.<br />- The health and biosecurity manual has been updated.<br />- An internal audit structure has been determined and a plan for future auditing put in place.<br />- A training module was developed in multiple languages to ensure personnel have proper knowledge and understanding of the protocols.</p> <p>As an example, transport protocols are extremely important for swine biosecurity as this is the biggest risk to introduce disease on a farm. Rules for transportation including cleaning and disinfection, downtime, and screening were all defined as part of the program. Following the implementation of the program and auditing, the biosecurity program will be fine-tuned to develop even more improvements, informs the company.</p> <p>The biosecurity program for each species already contains a wide range of measures, but the process of centralizing the protocols is currently in progress. "With the risk of disease threats, such as avian influenza and African swine fever, and the increasingly connected nature of our world, we are committed to protecting the health of our animals as well as the secure supply of genetics for our customers", added Wouter Deley.</p>	1		Industry		2019-04-30 09:26:52	2025-08-03 01:40:12	Details Edit Delete
934	Americans to eat about 100 kg of meat each in 2018	An estimate from US Department of Agriculture shows that the consumption of pork, beef and poultry is going to be high.	<p>The average consumption of meat in the US is going to be around 100 kilograms (222 pounds), according to an estimate released by US Department of Agriculture (USDA).<br />Low prices for meat is to encourage the consumption on the US market, despite the recent trends in replacing meat with lab-grown products or plant-based protein. "The actual consumption of those products is low compared to the popularity of beef, pork, chicken and turkey", explained David Portalatin, a food industry analyst with NPD Group, for <a href="https://kcur.org/post/record-meat-consumption-expected-americans-pack-protein#stream/0">Kcur.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>Mixed consumption</strong></p> <p>NPD’s research shows that when consumers say they are seeking protein, it’s typically the animal protein, though they now talk about wanting it “clean,” a definition that means different things to different people, although it includes terms such as organic, grass-fed, cage-free, or free-range. Americans also are packing on more protein through eggs and dairy substitutes like almond milk and coconut milk.</p> <p>The existence of different conflicting trends in the market has given birth to a new type of consumer -the flexitarian- a person who eat mostly vegetables with some meat thrown in. "A confusing thing about consumer food trends is that conflicting trends are always at work, often within the same individual and over the course of the same day", explained David Sprinkle, a food market researcher with a company called Packaged Facts.<br />Nevertheless, the taste of meat seems to be irresistible to the American consumer's thanks to a record high supplies of red meat and chicken existing in the market and the low prices.<br />This brought back traditional dishes on the menu like pork craze, pulled pork sandwiches, bacon craze, gourmet burgers, fried chicken, beef short ribs and charcuterie. The optimal quantity of meat recommended by the USDA on a daily base consumption is about 170 grams but the officials are expecting a double consumption rate for this year.</p>	1		Retail		2018-03-14 07:00:04	2025-08-03 01:40:26	Details Edit Delete
5662	Innova: improvement opportunities and accelerating progress	In the food industry, there are immense opportunities for digitalization. Although progress has been underway for many years, the pandemic has dramatically accelerated the rate of change. Smart solutions have been key in responding to the rapidly changing environment, and most businesses have ramped up their investments accordingly.	<p>Adopting new technology, for example by integrating food processing software across your production line can give you a competitive edge, whereas delaying necessary changes leaves you at risk of being left behind. However, digital transformation does not mean impulsively throwing technology at problems. On the contrary, a successful digital journey requires a clear vision and purpose, supported by in-depth expertise. As Innova Sales Director René Kjaer advises: “Be well-prepared before embarking on digital transformation and don’t underestimate it. Succeeding in this transformation takes clear objectives and well-thought-out planning.”</p> <p>The idea of digitalization might seem daunting, but the nature of the food industry—accustomed to constant change and the need to adapt—means that processors are ideally situated to take on the challenge and reap its rewards. With a proper understanding of your company’s goals and the technology that can support them, your digital journey can bring enormous benefits.</p> <h3>Meeting growing demands for traceability, transparency, and compliance</h3> <p>Today, both consumers and regulatory bodies demand complete transparency and the highest food quality. They want to understand every step of a product’s journey: where all its ingredients came from, how it was made, its nutritional value, and if it was ethically sourced. This is why it’s essential to have a digital system that records every step of a product’s journey.</p> <p>For the consumer in the supermarket, this means that you can easily include detailed information on every label, and the shopper can see all the information they need to make their selection. This can increase the value of your product and give you a competitive edge.</p> <p>Thorough data collection also supports paperless traceability, which is vital to minimize the risks of contamination and costly product recalls that can damage your brand’s reputation. By the time a protein lands on a consumer’s plate, it’s undergone multiple steps of production, risking chemical, physical, and biological contamination along the way.</p> <p>Without the benefit of digital data collection, tracing back through multiple steps can be a slow and difficult process, prolonging the time it takes to identify and address the issue. Fortunately, with the right software you can store this information and have it ready at your fingertips, so that products can be traced instantly if needed. In practical terms, this could mean the difference between a fast and easy resolution and a costly and embarrassing recall.</p> <p>Detailed monitoring and data collection are also crucial to meet the industry’s strict regulatory demands. In fact, compliance is one of the most valuable uses for digital transformation, yet it’s an area where many food producers fail to make use of the available solutions. This is largely due to a lack of awareness of how sophisticated digital solutions have become. Rigorous data collection can help your operation at every stage, allowing you to monitor products closely and ensure compliance with ever-increasing food safety regulations.</p> <h3>Automation is vital</h3> <p>The food industry has already invested heavily in automation, with far-reaching benefits across multiple levels of production. Processors are under constant pressure to produce food in greater amounts and variety, and it’s no secret that automated processes can perform tasks faster and more accurately than their manual counterparts. Moreover, food safety concerns are greater than ever following the pandemic, and minimizing human contact and human error in processing can have substantial benefits for food hygiene.</p> <p>Labor shortages and worker engagement are another huge concern, especially as we enter a post-quarantine reality where fewer people are willing to return to onsite work doing repetitive and potentially dangerous tasks. Digital technological therefore plays a pivotal role in filling this gap. Food producers benefit immensely from lower labor costs and immunity to labor shortages, and employees benefit from safer work environments, more options for remote work, and more fulfilling roles.</p> <p>It’s important to note that automation isn’t solely about digitalizing individual processes. Connecting all automated processes across the entire company creates an integrated, centralized approach. Process- or machine-level automation certainly yields benefits, but connecting all those processes amplifies those benefits to boost production, streamline processing to reduce waste, and ultimately support a better way of working. It is therefore worth investing in a full production control system such as Innova, which gives you a real-time overview of the entire enterprise.</p>	1		Technology	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2022-08-24 04:33:58	2025-08-03 01:40:29	Details Edit Delete
8594	Australia: Producers plan flock reductions	The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) May 2025 Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS) revealed 41% of surveyed producers plan to reduce their breeding ewe flocks. Additionally, 20% of that group intend a 25% reduction.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">These adjustments are due to pressures brought by persistent drought conditions in SA, Victoria and southern NSW. Reduced pasture availability and higher feed costs make it increasingly difficult for producers to maintain larger flocks.  </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In WA, uncertainty around future market access and the looming live sheep export ban have made producers cautious about flock expansion. This has led to most producers (58%) indicating breeding ewe flock reductions. This regional concern underscores the broader need for adaptability and strategic planning across the sector. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nationwide positive sentiment movement</strong> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite intended flock reductions, responses show a national net sentiment score of +52 for the sheepmeat industry. This is the first time since October 2022 where all states have reported non-negative sentiment. WA has moved from a -64 net sentiment in May 2024 to a current 0 net sentiment. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key on- and off-farm decision drivers</strong> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The SPIS gathers information about the drivers of producers’ on- and off-farm production decisions. It revealed, again, weather and seasonal conditions remain the most significant off-farm concern. Additionally, the percentage of producers highlighting them has dramatically increased from 31% in 2023, to 50% in 2025. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other increasing producer concerns included government policy/regulations/taxes/levies/election, live export trade/ban and abattoir/processor issues. These increased from 13% in 2023 to 24% in 2025. This shift in concerns has reduced the decision-making drivers related to labour issues and business factors. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The complete May SPIS report offers a comprehensive data overview to help stakeholders understand the industry’s direction and what is required to support producers through transitional periods. This makes it an essential resource for producers, processors and policymakers.  </p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-07-01 00:10:10	2025-08-03 01:40:35	Details Edit Delete
3432	Joint effort to help the Danes to eat more climate-friendly	New analysis from the Food Culture shows that many Danes want to eat more climate-friendly, but half lack knowledge about which foods are sustainable.	<p>Many Danes believe that more sustainable eating and drinking habits can help fight climate change, and many would also like to eat more climate-friendly, according to an analysis from Food Culture. However, the same report concluded that more than half of 1,000 surveyed Danes lack knowledge about which foods are sustainable, and only 25% say that climate-friendly food fits well with their and their families' eating habits.<br />To bring some knowledge on sustainable eating habits for the interested consumers, the Climate Minister and the Minister of Food have therefore asked Food Culture to launch a project that will lead to concrete action-oriented climate tips that will be developed together with the Danes.<br />"It is my experience that many Danes would like to make their contribution to doing something about climate change. And here the kitchen is one of the places where the potential to make a difference is huge. I welcome this trend. Regardless of the fact that the green transition also requires major common solutions in our society, it is extremely important that as many people as possible also contribute individually. No one can do everything. But everyone can do something," stated climate minister Dan Jorgensen.<br />Danes' food consumption alone contributes about 20 percent of the total climate impact per person, according to the latest studies. The project with climate tips for everyday food is expected to be completed during spring 2020. Food Culture is a self-governing institution under the Ministry of Environment and Food that works to strengthen the food culture in Denmark through non-profit and commercial projects.</p>	1		Market		2019-12-03 06:11:25	2025-08-03 01:40:50	Details Edit Delete
8133	AHDB: 2025 heralds branding boost for British red meat exports to Europe	Ambitions to maximise the potential of red meat exports to Europe are being given a boost with the further roll-out of the Quality Meat from Britain brand.	<p>Underpinned by a new multilingual website developed by AHDB, Quality Meat from Britain aims to provide consistency of messaging around provenance and high production standards for British red meat in the European market.</p> <p>Providing key information on British red meat in English, French, Dutch, German and Portuguese, the website supports the roll-out of the Quality Meat from Britain brand, which took place during the second half of 2024. Information in Turkish, Spanish and Italian will be included later this year.</p> <p>Europe remains the UK’s largest trading partner. Globally, red meat exports were worth £1.7 billion in 2023, with shipments to the EU accounting for £1.3bn.</p> <p>Gareth Renowden, AHDB Head of International Marketing, said: "Consistency of messaging is key to driving success in multiple markets, and Quality Meat from Britain is about just that – having one voice for one brand, showcasing the world-class red meat products that Britain has to offer".</p> <p>Quality Meat from Britain branding will feature at international events and on digital platforms to coincide with the website launch. The brand has already been rolled out in other markets around the world and featured strongly on the AHDB red meat stand at the 60th anniversary of SIAL in October.</p> <p>Gareth added: "The brand has been used at events globally and has been very well received, so we know that it lands well with existing and potential new customers.</p> <p>"Ultimately, this is aimed at helping drive both the volume and value of red meat exports into Europe. Although it's a mature market, we still see further opportunities for our levy payers, so the launch of this website underpinning the rollout of our Quality Meat from Britain branding will play a significant role in supporting that ambition".</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-01-27 00:20:32	2025-08-03 01:40:53	Details Edit Delete
8634	Top London chefs discover the true taste of British pork	AHDB recently supported Aubrey Allen – ‘the chef’s butcher’ – in taking a team of young chefs from top London hotels and restaurants on a farm-to-fork experience to promote the benefits of British pork.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">The day started with a short visit to an abattoir to provide the chefs with a valuable insight into the slaughter process. This was followed by a visit to <strong>Blythburgh Free Range Pork</strong> to view Jersey Red Duroc and Large White pigs in their natural outdoor environment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The chefs got up close and personal with the pigs and were thrilled to see first-hand the passion and care involved in free-range pig farming.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Through a pork butchery demonstration at the Butler’s family farmhouse – the owners of Blythburgh Free Range Pork – the chefs learnt about the versatility of British pork and how a whole pig carcase can be used to create different products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The chefs were inspired to create new pork dishes to add to their restaurant menus and gave positive feedback about the day:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The way that the pigs get treated affects what I do back in the kitchen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It’s amazing to get to meet the farmers and really see that the care that goes in at the beginning really matches the care that we can put in at the end to create an amazing product".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Look out for videos and pictures from the day, which will be shared on our social media channels.</p>	1		Retail	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-07-15 00:15:18	2025-08-03 01:41:08	Details Edit Delete

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