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2844  Singapore's grocery market to grow by 14.5% in the next 4 years  By 2023, Singapore will be the 23rd largest grocery market in Asia with a value estimated at $7.2 billion.  <p>Singapore's grocery market is forecast to see steady growth to SGD9.9bn ($7.2bn) by 2023, up 14.5% from 2018, according to the latest forecasts from international food and consumer goods researcher, IGD Asia. Although Singapore is a small market in value terms, it remains strategically important for many businesses and is often seen as a benchmark for the evolution of cities in Asia.<br />Traditional trade still makes up about a fifth of grocery sales in Singapore, according to IGD's findings, although this is likely to reduce over the next five years as the market continues to modernise. <br />"All channels are forecast to boost the value of modern trade, but growth will come mainly from the expansion of online, as retailers invest to meet growing shopper demand. Indeed, online will be the fastest-growing grocery channel in Singapore over the next five years, primarily driven by Alibaba Group through its RedMart store, as well as FairPrice investing more in the channel &ndash; on current projections, RedMart will establish itself as the clear online market leader by 2023. Supermarkets and convenience channels are set to grow in line with Singapore's overall market, between 2.5% to 3.5% per year, but hypermarkets will have a CAGR of just 1.1%, as retailers focus on expanding their smaller stores and online operations. Supermarkets will remain the main grocery format in Singapore, with a value of SGD5.7bn and accounting for 57.4% of sales by 2023. At more than half the total market value, protecting and growing sales in this channel should be a top priority for retailers and suppliers", explained Nick Miles, Head of Asia-Pacific at IGD.<br />Supermarkets will remain the main grocery format in Singapore, with a value of SGD5.7bn ($4.1bn) and accounting for 57.4% of sales by 2023, according to the report.<br />"Supermarkets and convenience channels are set to grow in line with Singapore's overall market, between 2.5% to 3.5% per year, but hypermarkets will have a CAGR of just 1.1%, as retailers focus on expanding their smaller stores and online operations", added Nick Miles.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>    Retail 2019-04-29 07:16:01  2025-07-19 09:54:13  Details Edit Delete
4228  US pork exports to China to remain strong for one more year  By 2022, less pork will be needed in China and their pig meat prices will decline from their historically high levels back to normal.  <p>US and Canada pork industry will capitalize for one more year on China's increased demand for pork but the situation may change dramatically in 2022. "China is expanding pig production despite continuous ASF events. The $200 plus per head profits are all the stimulus needed to fuel the production increase. We expect good exports to China through 2021 from US-Canada helped by the German ASF ban but by 2022 we expect less pork will be needed in China and their hog prices will decline from their historically high levels back to normal type prices," commented Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc, in his latest report.<br />US pork exports continue strong at 37,700 tonnes in the latest week, with the largest shipment to China since May: 14,560 tonnes. US pork exports will be pushed further by the ban of pork from Germany due to ASF. Year to date, US pork exports are totalling 1,595,609 tonnes compared to 1,278,834 tonnes last year. That figure stands for a 25% increase in pork exports and is almost all attributed to China&rsquo;s enhanced demand.<br />Germany accounted for 14% market share in China and its position is going to be disputed between Brazil, the US, Canada and Spain.</p>    Industry 2020-11-10 07:04:55  2025-07-19 15:01:32  Details Edit Delete
1835  British vets ask clarification on the matter of lamb exported  BVA is calling on the government to urgently clarify whether the lamb exported under the new trade deal with Saudi Arabia will be stunned before slaughter.  <p>British Veterinary Association (BVA) is questioning the methods of slaughtering for animals whose meat is to be exported to Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia.<br />BVA believes that all exported meat should come from animals that have been stunned before slaughter, but there is current ambiguity around the details of the deal, which UK halal certification bodies it will involve and whether the meat that will be exported will come from stun or non-stun sources.<br />In an intervention in April, Department for Environment, Food &amp; Rural Affairs (DEFRA) stated that it did not hold data on what percentage of meat from non-stun religious slaughter is exported.<br />In the UK and Europe, all animals must be stunned before slaughter, but there is a derogation for animals killed for religious purposes. Nevertheless, there are countries, such as Germany, where the law states that produce from non-stun slaughter cannot be exported being destined only to the local religious communities.<br />We welcome new trade deals that demonstrate the quality of UK agriculture, but we absolutely must not compromise on animal welfare. Animals slaughtered without stunning suffer unnecessary pain at the time of death. If non-stun slaughter is permitted under the derogation in the UK it should only be available for local communities and not for export.</p> <p>BVA is calling for an end to all non-stun slaughter, but while it is still permitted we would like to see new laws to ban the export of non-stun meat such as those in Germany", commented BVA President John Fishwick. The professional body has asked for clarification on this subject to the Secretary of State, Michael Gove, informs BVA in a press release.</p>    Industry 2018-08-29 13:16:16  2025-07-20 12:13:32  Details Edit Delete
3436  Ireland is targeting African markets for livestock exports  Buyers from Egypt and Algeria were invited to visit the farms and export assembly centres.  <p>Ireland is targeting several African markets for cattle exports next year as the industry is seeking new destinations for livestock exports. 13 influential livestock buyers from Algeria and Egypt were hosted by Bord Bia at the end of November in a three-day business trip that included visits at the farms and export assembly centres and a B2B meeting with Irish exporters.<br />The visit comes following the revision of health certificates for the export of Irish cattle to Algeria, and the subsequent export of 250 Irish bulls to the Algerian market, announced Agriland magazine.<br />"This visit comes at a crucial time, allowing Irish cattle exporters to push on and establish potentially lucrative business relationships with buyers from both Egypt and Algeria. Both markets have significant live import needs, particularly for young bulls. The visit will focus on the strengths of our livestock industry, including the clean health status, quality, and performance attributes of Irish cattle. We will also highlight our robust controls regarding traceability and transport, as well as advancements in genetics and management," commented Nicolas Ranninger, Africa manager for Bord Bia. Live cattle exports from Ireland are recording strong growth in 2019 with exports of weanlings up 11% and finished cattle up 32% on last year. In November, two revised health certificates were agreed between Ireland and Algeria for the export of cattle for breeding purposes and male cattle for further finishing. Health certificates for live cattle exports to Egypt were also updated in April this year.</p>    Industry 2019-12-04 06:43:31  2025-07-19 12:31:13  Details Edit Delete
6225  Strong interest for US Beef at Gulfood in Dubai  Buyers and suppliers converged recently in Dubai, UAE, for one of the world’s largest food trade shows. While the majority of the show’s attendees were from the Middle East, Gulfood also attracted thousands of prospective buyers from Africa and Asia.  <p><span lang="DE">"This was Gulfood&rsquo;s second year back from COVID but attendance wasn&rsquo;t just back to normal, it was as busy as I&rsquo;ve ever seen it", said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Attendance over five days was estimated to be about 100,000 and when the final totals are in, it could be an all-time record".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A wide range of U.S. beef products was promoted at Gulfood, with some markets focused on center-of-the-plate cuts for foodservice clientele, while others are seeking beef variety meat items. In some countries in the Middle East and Africa, initial sales of beef variety meat often lead to expanded demand for beef muscle cuts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This region is critical for beef variety meats which presents opportunities to talk with buyers about expanding that portfolio into muscle cuts", says Halstrom, who attended the show along with Assistant Vice President of Member Services Tammy Connolly and USMEF representatives from the Middle East, Africa and Europe.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We&rsquo;re not attempting to appeal to every buyer at this show but there is great potential for grain-fed U.S. beef in foodservice in several markets in this region. Post-COVID, foodservice is booming in some Middle Eastern markets and high-quality U.S. beef is perfectly positioned to meet this demand", Halstrom adds.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beef and beef variety meat exports to the Middle East region totaled more than 66,000 metric tons last year, up 3% from 2021, while value jumped 34% to $297 million, according to USDA data compiled by USMEF. Egypt is the largest destination for U.S. beef livers &ndash; not only in the Middle East region, but globally. The leading markets in the region for beef muscle cuts are the U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-03-09 00:15:19  2025-07-19 23:32:21  Details Edit Delete
5938  Australia: Cattle market in 2022  Buyer demand, a greater selectivity on quality and wet weather were the hallmarks of a historically momentous 2022 year for Australia’s cattle industry.  <p>Australia&rsquo;s cattle market continued to experience exceptional operating conditions on-farm in 2022, with above-average weather patterns supporting improved long-term confidence. However, the wet weather also hampered cattle performance in both the paddock and the feedlot, setting supply back well into spring.</p> <p>There were three key hallmarks of the year:</p> <ul> <li>intense demand between restocker and feeder buyers driven by tight cattle supply and confidence in the season</li> <li>greater selectivity on quality</li> <li>logistical and operational challenges were felt across the supply chain as a result of inclement weather and COVID-19.</li> </ul> <p>A key statistical indicator on how the herd rebuild is performing is the female slaughter rate (FSR), this technical lead indicator measures the number of female cattle processed compared to the total on a quarterly basis.</p> <p>Since the Q3 2021, the FSR has averaged its lowest figure consecutively, on record, over 12 months, surpassing the 2010&ndash;2012 rebuild period.</p> <p>Knowing that the retention of females has been high, longer term, continual supply of cattle in 2023 and 2024 can be expected with a larger breeder cow herd delivering increased calf drops with higher-than-average branding percentages.</p> <p>The stock turn-off ratio (STR) measures the number of cattle processed and sent to live export compared to the herd size as a percentage. The STR is also used as a lead indicator for retention of animals to rebuild numbers and with lower slaughter and live export volumes expected for 2022, the STR is forecast to hit its lowest level on record, at 24% well below the long-term average of 31%.</p> <p>Total national yardings in year-to-date terms for 2022 are down 12.4% or 256,000 head compared to 2021 volumes and softer by 45% or 1.44m head on the 2018 drought year. All states have experienced significant declines, with Queensland, Victoria and WA registering the largest falls, softening in YTD terms by 92,957, 74,626 and 36,124 compared to 2021. While NSW is only operating 28,000 head or 4.5% below YTD 2021 levels, this performance clearly recognises the maturity of NSW&rsquo;s rebuild comparative to other states and that a larger supply pool of cattle are available in the state.</p> <p>At a category level, yearling heifers and grown steers yardings have softened the most in YTD 2022, falling by 41,033 and 39,936 head compared to 2021. With the yearling heifers clearly highlighting the rebuilding intentions of producers in retaining heifers to join.</p> <p>For feedlots in 2022, records were broken in all measurable indicators despite the intense nature of the herd rebuild occurring around the sector, a unique insight into the resilience and important nature of lot feeding Australia&rsquo;s cattle and the role it plays in the supply chain.</p> <p>Compared to the 10-year average, numbers on feed in quarter 3 2022 were 9% or 83,000 head higher. While national capacity in the same quarter broke new ground to hit 1.51m head, a new record, also sitting 8% above the 5-year average.</p> <p>In line with the herd rebuild and tighter supplies of grassfed cattle in the processor sector, grainfed cattle accounted for 56% of total beef production in Q1, a new record. So far in 2022, grainfed production has produced on average 50% of total beef produced in the country, 12% above the 10-year average.</p> <p>In 2022, national cattle slaughter is expected to fall beyond last year&rsquo;s 36-year low of 6,018m head, again, with weekly kill rates consistently lower than 2021. The average weekly slaughter figures in YTD terms have averaged 3% lower than 2021 and 23% lower than 2020 figures. Supply of cattle has continued to remain tight with the rebuild extending north into Queensland numbers of cattle fell further. While processors have been constrained by labour availability and a full workforce, this has also played a role, although cattle supply has been the major factor.</p> <p>While the cattle market has generally experienced softer trends compared to the record breaking 2021 (other than the Studstock market for selling bulls), its performance has been very strong despite significant volatility.</p> <p>A timeline of the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator&rsquo;s (EYCI) performance:</p> <p>24 January 2022: the EYCI reached its record of 1,191c/kg cwt</p> <ul> <li>This price was 453c/kg cwt or 61% higher than the 5-year average</li> <li>The price was also 97% or 586c/kg cwt higher than the 10-year average</li> </ul> <p>1 February 2022: six industry analysts forecast in MLA&rsquo;s annual projections release the EYCI would reach 998c by June 30 &ndash; the actual price was 1,013, a difference of 15c/kg cwt or 1.4%</p> <p>10 June 2022: six industry analysts forecast in MLA&rsquo;s June cattle projections release that the EYCI would reach 953c by December 31, with a lower limit of 856c &ndash; the actual price at present is 855c/kg cwt, firm on the lower limit projection with six selling days left in 2022</p> <p>20 July 2022: the EYCI fell to what was then its yearly low of 885c/kg cwt as the market reacted intensely to multiple market drivers and concerns over exotic diseases</p> <p>17 August 2022: the EYCI recovered all its losses over the exotic disease scare within five weeks and again passed 1,000c/kg cwt where it remained for another three months</p> <p>16 November 2022: the EYCI falls below 1,000c as supply in the indicator reaches its highest throughput since April 2019, three and half years ago</p> <p>Throughout 2022 the EYCI has averaged 1,064c &ndash; this is 11% or 104c higher than the 2021 average of 960c/kg cwt.</p> <p>In the west, the Western Young Cattle Indicator (WYCI) surpassed the EYCI&rsquo;s performance and reached its own record of 1,222c/kg cwt on 4 May 2022. The WYCI&rsquo;s price experienced intense volatility throughout 2022 as producers looked to retain stock to rebuild numbers and buyer demand fluctuated dependent as feeders dealt with challenging input cost price pressures and restockers became more selective on buying quality animals.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2022-12-13 04:16:37  2025-07-19 13:54:26  Details Edit Delete
4122  Carnimad vows to reduce food waste in Madrid  Butchers in Spain are taking several initiatives to fight food waste and pollution.  <p>Tomorrow, September 29, the International Day of Awareness on the Loss and Waste of food is celebrated worldwide, and the specialized meat trade and its professionals in Madrid, aware of the importance of responsible consumption and production, collaborate with the implementation of different projects that aim to reduce food waste, contributing with this gesture to the fight against hunger and climate change, announced their professional association Carnimad in a press release.<br />Different collaboration agreements have been signed, such as the one signed with the company Too Good To Go, which, through a free mobile App, allows professionals in the specialized meat trade to make daily packs of fresh produce that they have not sold that day available to consumers at a cheaper price, reducing with this action the food waste.<br />Also, shorter supply chains and marketing channels in meat trade are encouraged in order to reduce food waste with minimum handling of the product and the reduction of food storage and transport.<br />"As ambassadors that are of meat and derivatives, they advise their clients on the amount of product purchase based on their needs, offer information on the expiration or preferential consumption of the food they buy in their establishments, the best way to preserve them to their consumption and recommendations on different ways to take advantage of all the products they purchase. A way of doing business that differentiates the sector from other commercial formats and that has a direct reflection on the reduction of food waste," according to the association.<br />Along with those measures, since 2018, butcher shops in Madrid have eliminated up to 95% of light plastic bags, replacing them with other formats such as paper bags. And in addition, many of them have reduced the delivery of light bags to the consumer by 50%, according to a survey that the organization has carried out among its associates.</p>    Industry 2020-09-28 09:03:54  2025-07-19 03:29:35  Details Edit Delete
5024    Butchers enjoyed a strong 2020, with meat and poultry volumes up 22% on the previous year (Kantar, 52 w/e 27 Dec 20). However, pre-pandemic shopping habits have crept back in recent months, with latest Kantar data showing the amount of meat and poultry sold at butchers in the 12 w/e 5 Sept 21 fell 21.1% year-on-year. This compares to an average decline of 4.1% across all retailers.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>During the peak of the pandemic, many shoppers were avoiding the big stores, instead opting for their high streets &ndash; leading to a better than average sales performance for butchers. However, in the past few months, butchers&rsquo; meat and poultry volumes have slipped back to below average and are down 4.4% compared to two years ago, in contrast to the market average increase of 2.7% over the same time.<br />The main driver of the recent decline in volumes is a reduction in shopper numbers, with nearly 400,000 fewer shoppers than the same period in 2020, and around 200,000 fewer than 2019 (Kantar, 12 w/e 5 Sep 21). Many of those gained during the pandemic haven&rsquo;t continued to shop with these local stores and in the latest 12 weeks, just 7% of households bought meat and poultry from a butcher.<br />Opportunities exist to attract shoppers back to their local butchers and increase sales, such as maximizing on the seasonal peaks, including the Christmas trading period, by offering incentives to return throughout the following year.</p> <p>There is an also an opportunity to encourage existing light shoppers to add a bit more to their basket. In the last 12 weeks, light shoppers bought an average of 0.7kg of red meat per trip, whereas medium shoppers bought 1.2kg and heavy shoppers 1.6kg. Encouraging those light shoppers to increase their red meat purchases to around 1kg would equate to an extra &pound;5.6m worth of sales for butchers, in that 12-week period.</p>    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2021-10-21 14:54:00  2025-07-20 01:34:44  Details Edit Delete
2716  61% of the UK red meat consumers are willing to pay extra for better quality  Butcher shops have the opportunity to thrive due to the new trends that are taking over meat eaters in Great Britain.  <p>Over the last 25 years, the number of butchers in the UK has decreased by 60%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics but new trends among shoppers are reviving this segment, according to Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board.<br />Fresh red meat shoppers are more prepared than average to invest time shopping for their meat, wanting to become more informed about the product.<br />Quality is the main criteria but is also combined with factors such as ethical production and origin. 61% of the shoppers say they would be willing to pay extra for better quality meat, and 30% say they try to buy local produce to reduce their food miles. While many independent butchers are able to deliver on these factors, they remain in competition with supermarket chains, which continue to offer convenience as a key selling point. As well as offering a full range of pre-packed cuts of meat, many large supermarkets also have butchery counters that compete directly with High Street butchers. The convenience of including meat in the &lsquo;main shop' has resulted in a significant shift in the way consumers make their purchases.<br />There are different trends observed in the British market and sometimes it refers to the type of meat, as for example pork, for which butcher sales were down by almost 13% last year, and who is outperformed by pre-packed products.<br />Contrary to the overall trend, loose beef and lamb outperformed pre-packed, again driven principally by butcher performance. While beef and lamb sales from the top 5 multiples declined by 2% and 10%, respectively in the last year, sales of beef from butchers increased by 3% and lamb sales from butchers only declined by 4%. Data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that total declines in loose red meat sales are mainly driven by existing meat purchasers simply buying less red meat, rather than purchasing pre-packed instead.<br />Environmental issues are also important as 91% of those who purchase fresh meat from the meat/butcher counter would be willing to switch to butcher meat wrapped in paper to cut down on plastic packaging, according to a survey initiated last year by AHDB/YouGov.<br />"With scratch cooking firmly back in fashion, butchers have the opportunity to encourage consumers to cook with unusual or less popular cuts of meat, while multiple retailers tend to stock only the most popular cuts. Butchers can use their expertise to advise on the best cooking approaches and recipe recommendations to allow shoppers to make informed choices. The challenge now for butchers is to offer something different to draw people in. As we see more movement towards &lsquo;kitchen-ready&rsquo; meals that can be cooked easily within a certain time frame to fit around work, family and social activities, butchers could capitalise on this with pre-prepared meats.</p> <p>Furthermore, with shoppers becoming more concerned about the environmental impact of their actions, sourcing locally could help alleviate some of their concerns. However, to follow the trend, butchers may need to think about introducing online shopping or click and collect options for convenience", recommended Amye Brassington, Trainee Analyst for AHDB.</p>    Industry 2019-03-18 11:42:53  2025-07-19 16:48:11  Details Edit Delete
5551  Butcher Munch nominated for Denmark's best butcher shop  Butcher Munch is ready for the busy weeks of the summer, and it happens with a nomination as Denmark's best butcher shop.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">Butcher Munch has for generations positioned himself as one of the absolute best butcher shops in Denmark.&nbsp;This applies to both the quality of the goods and the service you receive in the store in Skagen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fortunately, Danish Agriculture &amp; Food Counsil also thinks so, because they have just nominated Buther Munch for the Butcher Awards 2022, where Butcher Munch is one of a total of three nominees.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The award pays tribute to those in the industry who manage to give the customer the best possible experience and the best inspiration and guidance in relation to buying meat, preparing the meat, meal solutions, cold cuts, etc.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The butcher profession is about to do away with the traditional perception of what a butcher is and can be.&nbsp;The frame expands and the butchers follow.&nbsp;The nominated butchers are capable of strong craftsmanship, have a high professional level and an assortment that inspires the customer.&nbsp;Particularly special for this year's nominees is their focus on meeting the customer's needs, and then they think in sustainable and green solutions, among other things.&nbsp;with local ingredients", says chief consultant and jury member Eva Kunnerup Mohrsen from Danish Agriculture &amp; Food Counsil.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marie Munch, who is the fourth generation in Butcher Munch, currently manages the business, after Danish Crown bought Butcher Munch in 2017.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For her, the nomination means a lot after a few years with COVID-19 and price increases as a result of the war in Ukraine.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The last few years have offered several challenges that have been out of our hands, so the nomination for the Butcher Award is a huge pat on the back to our talented employees who are doing fantastically well and have just moved together in a challenging time.&nbsp;I can probably praise them so much, but when people from outside do it with this nomination, it gives us all a huge boost", says Marie Munch.</p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2022-07-05 03:35:03  2025-07-20 06:59:06  Details Edit Delete
6535  AHDB encourages businesses to build on meat and dairy export success  Businesses have been urged to build on the success of red meat and dairy exports with the global appetite for both set to grow further, according to AHDB.  <p><span lang="DE">The rallying call came from AHDB Chair Nicholas Saphir, with global meat consumption expected to grow by 1.8% and fresh dairy product consumption by 2.53% from 2023 to 2024. UK red meat exports hit record levels in 2022 with a value of &pound;1.7bn, and the dairy sector achieving a similar level.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Speaking at the AHDB Export Conference at Butchers' Hall in London, Mr Saphir said: "Our exporters and colleagues in Government should be congratulated on the fabulous job done in driving export growth for UK agri-food which is reflected in the figures from 2022 that speak for themselves.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It is, however, imperative to maintain the momentum and build on this success. With the anticipated growth in global meat and dairy consumption, now is a pivotal moment for more UK exporters to seize on the export opportunities presented".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Saphir welcomed the Government's recent commitment to&nbsp;invest &pound;2m to boost its programme of global trade shows and missions, as well as providing &pound;1.6m for the GREAT food and drink campaign and a new &pound;1m bespoke export support fund for the dairy sector to help support the UK's export ambitions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He added: "The Government's pledge at its recent&nbsp;Farm to Fork summit&nbsp;was very encouraging and will complement AHDB's &pound;8m annual investment in exports to facilitate trade and grow our reputation as a producer of quality, safe and wholesome food".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As part of AHDB's support for the industry, the conference also provided the platform to unveil&nbsp;Beyond Borders&nbsp;&ndash; its new strategy aimed at delivering enhanced services to help more exporters maximise the global potential for high-quality domestic produce.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beyond Borders sets out plans to encourage more businesses to develop their export potential with the help of enhanced AHDB services, including bespoke training and advice and industry-leading marketing support.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This will include providing tools, information and advice and practical assistance on exporting, connecting UK businesses to overseas buyers and growing the reputation of our levy payer products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Saphir said: "A sustained collaborative effort between industry and Government, underpinned with AHDB's support including market and consumer insight, is key to helping our exporters build on the successes already achieved.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our strategic approach set out in Beyond Borders is very much aimed at helping our levy payers succeed in this and to encourage more businesses to look at exporting. Not only will it help levy payers improve overall returns, but it will also support the UK Government's wider ambition to become a 'Great Trading Nation'.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As strategists and boots on the ground, AHDB is the indispensable bridge, connecting the Government&rsquo;s trade diplomacy and promotion work with successful and aspirational exporters with a common goal to deliver commercial deals on the global stage.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As I've already alluded to, our exporters and Government are to be congratulated on the successes achieved to date. We look forward to working collaboratively with them, delivering enhanced support services to build on this and help our exporters realise their future ambitions".</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-06-26 00:30:11  2025-07-19 13:00:41  Details Edit Delete
6325  Swift reaches 100 stores with solar power generation on roofs  Business aims to have 100% of the electricity consumption of its street establishments supplied by renewable energy.  <p>Swift, a JBS business that is a reference in frozen foods, reaches the milestone of 100 stores with photovoltaic solar panels installed on the roofs of its units.&nbsp;The result is part of the company's strategy so that, by 2025, 100% of the electricity consumption of its street establishments will be supplied by renewable and clean energy sources.&nbsp;The innovative initiative in Brazilian retail is developed in partnership with &Acirc;mbar Energia, J&amp;F Investments Energy Solutions Company.</p> <p><span lang="DE">"Reaching this important milestone of 100 stores with solar roofs strengthens Swift's sustainability agenda, and reduces the carbon footprint of our operations.&nbsp;In line with our commitment to preserving the environment, Swift has been advancing in the use of clean and renewable energy, in its own stores and mobile units (vans), since 2019", highlights the Financial Director and responsible for Sustainability programs at Swift, Raphael Jacob.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In all, 4,801 solar panels have already been installed on the roofs of Swift stores, occupying an area of 20,000 square meters.&nbsp;Together, the photovoltaic systems add up to an installed capacity of 2.3 Megawatt-peak (MWp), enough to supply electricity for 250 families.&nbsp;In 2022, solar roofs produced 1.019 million kWh, avoiding the emission of 643.251 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).&nbsp;This is equivalent to planting 922 trees per year.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">By prioritizing the solar solution in its operations, Swift reduces so-called "scope 2" carbon emissions, related to electricity consumption, and reinforces its alignment with JBS&rsquo;s commitment to become Net Zero by 2040, which aims to zero the net balance of all the Company's greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;"The installation of Swift's solar roofs adds to a series of initiatives that we are developing to bring more sustainability and efficiency to our operations, in line with our commitment to be Net Zero", says the Director of Sustainability at JBS in Brazil, Mauricio Bauer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Currently, Swift has establishments for the sale of its products in S&atilde;o Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goi&aacute;s and the Federal District.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to the 100 establishments with their own generation through solar panels on the roofs, Swift stores are also supplied by solar farms.&nbsp;Currently, 45 units of the brand receive energy from photovoltaic plants (UFV), such as UFV &Acirc;mbar Porto Feliz and UFV &Acirc;mbar Saltinho, in the interior of S&atilde;o Paulo, and the UFV installed in the distribution center of Flora, a hygiene and cosmetics company by J&amp;F, projects by &Acirc;mbar Energia.&nbsp;So far, &Acirc;mbar has already invested BRL 50 million in Swift's solar energy projects, out of a total of BRL 105 million.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since 2021, &Acirc;mbar has been diversifying its operations and expanding investments in photovoltaic energy.&nbsp;"With the demand from major partners such as JBS and the potential for generating photovoltaic energy in Brazil, we decided that this source would be a priority in our expansion plan", says the company's president, Marcelo Zanatta.&nbsp;The development and management of energy solutions, as in the project with Swift, is one of the company's main growth fronts.&nbsp;&Acirc;mbar also operates natural gas-fired power generation plants, among other businesses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The roofs and solar farms that supply Swift stores add up to 5.7 MWp of installed capacity, enough to supply 11% of the energy consumed by the establishments.&nbsp;Currently, the emission avoided by these projects is 2,531 thousand tons of CO2 per year, a volume that is equivalent to planting 3,772 thousand trees per year.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Swift's 40 mobile stores, which are vans to serve residential condominiums, are also equipped with solar panels to supply the vehicles' electrical power, as well as refrigerators and other components.&nbsp;In addition to the use of renewable energy, Swift's establishments bring together a series of initiatives to make their operations more sustainable.&nbsp;To reduce energy consumption, each unit has low energy consumption refrigerators with CO2 emissions up to 44% lower than traditional models.&nbsp;</span></p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-08 00:10:15  2025-07-19 10:42:57  Details Edit Delete
5202  Burger King to sell vegan nuggets in bid to go 50% meat-free  Burger King will sell vegan nuggets across the UK as part of a pledge to make its menu 50% meat-free by 2030.  <div> <div> <p>The fast-food giant said the nuggets, made from soy and plant proteins, had been certified by the Vegan Society.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>Burger King previously released a plant-based Rebel Whopper burger two years ago, but it was later revealed to be unsuitable for vegans&nbsp;because it was cooked on the same grill as meat.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>It has introduced a Vegan Royale burger as demand for such products has risen.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>A vegan diet involves cutting out animal products such as meat, fish, dairy and eggs.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>Burger King said its 50% meat-free target would help it reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41%. It said its vegan nuggets would taste the same as its chicken-based counterparts.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>Rival McDonald's already sells some "accidentally vegan" Veggie Dippers, but also recently launched its vegan McPlant burger in the UK.</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>Burger King UK chief executive Alasdair Murdoch said the introduction of vegan nuggets was an "a significant milestone for the company and an important next step in achieving our target of a 50% meat-free menu by 2030".</p> <div> <div> <p>"The launch is another positive step in reducing our carbon footprint and driving innovation in our menus in response to growing demand for meatless alternatives and products with no animal protein in the UK," he said.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><a href="https://www.vegansociety.com/news/media/statistics/worldwide" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vegansociety.com/news/media/statistics/worldwide&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1641640759928000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1D2JUaCXPULGHBwR13aEUv">According to the Vegan Society</a>, there were about 600,000 vegans in Great Britain in 2019, four times more than there were in 2014.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>A total of 49% of those interested in cutting down on meat consumption said they would do so for health reasons, according to a survey of more than 1,000 adults in Great Britain by Mintel.</p> </div> </div> <div id="m_-937776694925431689gmail-piano-inline2">Weight management, animal welfare and environmental concerns were also big motivators.</div> </div>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2022-01-10 04:05:34  2025-07-20 03:39:31  Details Edit Delete
4630  New sandwiches with Nduja meat patty from Burger King  Burger King has chosen Parmigiano Reggiano as the distinctive ingredient of its new The Parmigiano Reggiano Burger.  <p>The sandwich, which will enrich the Italian Kings series dedicated to territorial excellence, will consist of brioche bun with a Parmigiano Reggiano Dop mayonnaise, rocket, fresh fried onions, Parmigiano Reggiano Dop flakes and a new gourmet meat patty. In 2021, Burger King plans to make Italians taste 1.5 million of its new Italian Kings sandwiches which, together with The Parmigiano Reggiano Burger, will also see The 'Nduja Burger debut with Spilinga's' Nduja. To achieve these quantities, the chain plans to purchase more than 20 tons of Parmigiano Reggiano Dop, or about 500 whole wheels weighing 40 kilograms each.</p> <p>The seasoning chosen to garnish The Parmigiano Reggiano Burger is the 12-month &ldquo;Delicate&rdquo;, particularly appreciated by young people. A starting point that can also lead to other recipes in a development plan that will fully satisfy the preference of all generations and palates with the 24 months "Armonico", the 30 months "Aromatic", the 36 months "Intense" until the long seasoning.</p> <p>&ldquo;We are thrilled to present this new proposal on our menu, thus offering Italian customers an ever wider choice based also on products of absolute excellence, typical of the culinary tradition of our country such as Parmigiano Reggiano Dop and Nduja. With these new recipes we intend to act as a vehicle for these excellences, reaching 1.5 million Italians this year, especially young people and throughout Italy", said <strong>Alessandro Lazzaroni</strong>, general manager of Burger King Restaurants Italy.</p>    Events adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2021-04-21 08:01:36  2025-07-20 11:52:14  Details Edit Delete
2097  Bulgaria reports first case of ASF in wild boar  Bulgarian authorities have reported the detection of the first case of African swine fever (ASF) disease in wild boar at the border with Romania.  <p>The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced on October 23 that a dead wild boar was found at the border with Romania near Kainardja, Silistra. The animal remained entangled in the wire fence as it was attempting to pass through to the territory of Bulgaria, Sofia News Agency reports.</p> <p>The agency said that the lab tests confirmed the presence of the virus and that all the precautionary measures are taken in accordance with the existing legislation to prevent the disease from spreading.</p> <p>Furthermore, the authorities also announced that domestic animals are continuously examined and samples are taken from all dead wild and domestic swine or from animals that show clinical signs of the disease.</p>    Industry 2018-10-25 10:14:22  2025-07-18 04:52:42  Details Edit Delete
2366  New AI outbreak reported in Bulgaria  Bulgarian authorities have reported another outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 disease, this week, on a farm in northwestern Bulgaria.  <p>The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BABH) said that the lab test confirmed the presence of the virulent bird flu virus in a farm located in the village of Kosovo, Bregovo, Reg. Vidin.</p> <p>All the birds on this site, including hens pheasants and pigeons, will be culled. Meanwhile, the authorities have taken all precautionary measures to control and eradicate the disease in accordance with current legislation.</p>    Industry 2018-12-20 08:09:28  2025-07-18 14:57:51  Details Edit Delete
1845  Bulgaria reports first case of swine flu  Bulgarian authorities have announced the detection of the first Afrian swine fever outbreak in the country at a farm near the border with Romania.  <p>The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency announced that seven infected animals were found on a farm in the village of Tutrakantsi in northeastern Bulgaria, and the tests confirmed the presence of the virus, Euronews reports.</p> <p>Authorities have specified that all 23 pigs in the village will be culled, and a quarantine area will be set up around the village.</p> <p>The Bulgarian government has taken measures to prevent the African swine fever from entering the country, including raising a border fence with Romania to prevent wild boar passage.</p>    Industry 2018-09-03 06:29:33  2025-07-20 12:16:11  Details Edit Delete
6072  Bulgaria reports the first avian influenza outbreak this year  Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency reported an outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza on an industrial farm.  <p><span lang="DE">The virus was detected on a farm with 25,000 laying quails near the Bulgarian town of Etropole, some 80 km northeast of its capital Sofia, after reports of high mortality among the birds, the agency said in a statement.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All measures have been taken immediately to stop the outbreak.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The risk to humans from the disease is considered to be low, but past outbreaks among farm birds have resulted in extensive slaughtering programmes to contain the spread.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This is the first bird flu outbreak in Bulgaria this year, according to the agency.</span></p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-01-26 00:57:22  2025-07-19 22:22:19  Details Edit Delete
4654  Business is booming for farmed salmon processors    <div>By the end of 2020, the company had launched a new Marel solution for their farmed salmon, processing 90-120 tonnes per day and the capacity to process 20 boxes per minute. According to El&iacute;s Gr&eacute;tarsson, General Manager at B&uacute;landstindur, they expect 18-20 thousand tons to pass through their factory in 2021.</div> <div>In the morning, the salmon is fed into the plant from a well boat. The fish is gutted, chilled to -1&deg;c, graded by size and automatically packed into boxes.&nbsp; The box then travels on a conveyor to be weighed, labeled, iced, and closed before entering a cooler where robots place it on pallets according to species.<br />El&iacute;s says that this new process solution has revolutionized the factory, especially by automating grading and packing. &ldquo;We grade the salmon into different size categories, but mostly, the size is similar or around 5kg. The biggest can weigh up to 10kg,&rdquo; says El&iacute;s.</div> <div>&ldquo;With this new processing line, the toughest and most monotonous jobs in salmon have been eliminated, and jobs have developed into monitoring the processing and system&rdquo;, says El&iacute;s.&nbsp; Innova, Marel's powerful production control software, is behind the processing line offering traceability. El&iacute;s mentions that as processing in farming increases and stabilizes, new opportunities will arise to take the next steps.</div> <div>The processing halls for farmed salmon and whitefish are separated at B&uacute;landstindur, and El&iacute;s adds that these operations go well together. &ldquo;We processed 1,800 tons of cod and around 10,000 tons of farmed salmon last year. There are times when we are very busy in both, but so far it has been very successful&rdquo;, says El&iacute;s. In total, 75 employees work in fishing and processing at B&uacute;landstindur, making it the largest employer in the town of Dj&uacute;pavogur. &ldquo;Farmed fish have changed everything for us and the area. Everywhere in the Eastfjords, business has been booming.&rdquo;</div>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2021-04-30 06:13:38  2025-07-20 02:11:34  Details Edit Delete
7142  Romania's poultry industry leader expects to double turnover and profit by 2026  Building on the momentum of the last three years and having successfully achieved its overall turnover and profit targets in the previous year, TRANSAVIA, Romania's chicken market leader, announces its Solid Growth Acceleration Plan for the next 3 years, with a doubling of turnover and profit by 2026.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">After the best year in the company's almost 33-year history, with revenues of more than 1 billion lei ( 1 RON lei = 0,20 EUR) and a record profit for the sector, with a positive evolution compared to the previous year, the largest company in the poultry sector in the country expects top results for the near future, as a natural continuation of the sustained investments and success so far.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We always do what we say and say what we do. In recent years, when we have all faced immense pressure caused by the pandemic, unprecedented inflation and a global multi-crisis, we have managed to significantly increase our turnover and achieve record profits in the sector. And we have achieved this top performance because we have a team of professionals who always do things exactly as they should with very good results, proven by market share and export success. We have products that Romanians and consumers everywhere trust, being natural, safe and of the highest quality, with relevant, prestigious international certifications. We have discipline, proven efficiency and we have what many lack: vision, courage and the resources needed due to healthy profits, growing year after year. We are probably the only company in the industry that is debt-free and able to invest heavily from our own funds. Our plan reflects our vision and strength, and the results we have achieved so far support our ambition to double our business in the next 3 years," says&nbsp;Dr. Eng. Ioan Popa, Chairman and Founder of TRANSAVIA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It's time for Romania's poultry industry leader to aim higher!</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The top performance in the food industry recorded by the poultry industry leader is based on a disciplined approach that prioritizes customer trust and respect in the industry, massive and sustained investment, innovation and honest communication and marketing. With 100% integration of the entire production chain, from grain to fork, the company completely controls the safety and quality of the products offered, as well as the cost of production being the only producer in the region that exclusively raises, slaughters and processes chickens from owned facilities. This strong differentiator gives the TRANSAVIA business a distinct competitive advantage in the local and international chicken meat market, which has stimulated the consolidation of its position as market leader in the country and the increase in exports, currently standing at about 30% of production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Solid Growth Acceleration Plan&nbsp;will not only bring significant benefits to TRANSAVIA but will also have a positive impact on the overall Romanian economy, through job creation and by strengthening Romania's image as a regional hub for the production and export of high-quality food products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"TRANSAVIA is a Romanian entrepreneurial company, founded immediately after the revolution in 1991, which has grown steadily and sustainably through its own strength and vision. At a time when the business world is undergoing rapid transformations and increasing pressures, we are taking a bold step into the future, believing that it is time to aim higher. We build on our reputation for excellence, safety and premium quality chicken products, our respect for customers, employees and partners, and our responsibility to the environment and society. We are at the best moment to accelerate our development to become a major player in the European chicken market. In the end, TRANSAVIA's success will not only be measured in financial figures, but also in its contribution to the development of a more sustainable, responsible and internationally appreciated Romanian food industry", says&nbsp;Dr. Eng. Ioan Popa, Chairman and Founder of TRANSAVIA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Solid Growth Acceleration Plan envisages a strong increase from high-yield projects</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2023,&nbsp;TRANSAVIA inaugurated a new line of processed products, allowing for a doubling of its capacity to process poultry meat into elaborated products. Fueled by the highest level of annual investments in its history and in the sector, the company is powering growth acceleration. In 2024, the company will invest over 50 million euros, from its own funds, supporting rapid development through high-yield projects aimed at modernizing and expanding production capacities. This investment is complemented by other growth vectors planned to support the doubling of turnover and profit in the next 3 years:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">use up to 80-100% of the renewable energy needed for production processes, produced by photovoltaic panels and the energy-efficient co-generation station commissioned last year,</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">digitising, streamlining and optimising the value chain through a circular approach in all activities "from the grain to the fork... and back", reusing every element resulting from production processes wherever possible,</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">innovation and product portfolio expansion,</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">conquering new segments and markets,</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">acquiring new players at home and abroad.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have stepped into a new phase of strategic growth transformation to a higher level of performance and expansion by capitalizing on the competitive advantages we already have and the investments made in recent years, as well as by seizing new opportunities. In addition to the largest annual investments for the modernization and expansion of production capacity, we are in discussions and negotiating for the acquisitions we are interested in. We will discuss these when we obtain consensus from our partners and receive the green light for completion&rdquo;, underlines&nbsp;Dr. Eng. Ioan Popa, Chairman and Founder of TRANSAVIA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The family-owned business with 100% Romanian capital, founded 33 years ago in the heart of Transylvania, is one of the largest contributors to the state budget thanks to the profit recorded each year and a strategic employer with over 2300 direct jobs created. TRANSAVIA is the only poultry meat producer in Romania to have received the GolbaG.A.P. vers. 5.2, the world's leading certification program that proves the use of good agricultural practices on farms and production facilities.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-02-26 00:30:34  2025-07-20 12:41:46  Details Edit Delete
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