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6760  I-Cut 360: Versatile anatomic portion cutting without crust freezing  In an industry that calls for outstanding yield and more varied red meat products, the perfect portion cutter must be exceptionally flexible and efficient. Rising to these challenges, the new I-Cut 360 is a revolutionary solution for retail and foodservice processors looking for intelligent, versatile anatomic portion cutting for beef and pork.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">Designed with medium- to high-volume processors in mind, its innovative approach not only boosts your product diversity but also elevates the overall quality of your offerings. With the&nbsp;I-Cut 360, you can provide the delicious and convenient cuts of meat your customers desire.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">One standout feature of the I-Cut 360 is its ability to slice weight controlled portions as thin as 3 mm, without crust freezing. This eliminates the need to invest in costly freezing technology to produce valuable thin portions. However, as a highly flexible solution, the I-Cut 360 allows raw materials to be crust frozen if preferred.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Thin red meat slices are in high demand among consumers, who are increasingly seeking convenience and value for money.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The I-Cut 360 has a large operational window, offering great versatility and easy handling of fresh or crust-frozen raw materials. It delivers single portions, shingled batches and roasts in whatever combination you need, including:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Very thin portions down to 3 mm (weight controlled if required)</li> <li>Single portions or shingled batches</li> <li>Slices for schnitzels, pork chops or pork belly</li> <li>Prime steaks</li> <li>Minute steaks</li> <li>Roasts</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">The I-Cut 360 is designed to be extremely operator-friendly, boosting throughput while improving working conditions and minimizing downtime. Its innovative horizontal raw material loading, coupled with adjustable infeed height, streamline the work process, making it simpler, safer, and more efficient for your team. Infeed can be done manually at the machine or be delivered automatically from upstream processes. Together, these factors add up to high throughput while saving time and labor.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The I-Cut 360 can be connected to Innova Food Processing Software, which provides valuable real-time insights from data to help you achieve optimal yield. Innova simplifies product changeover, streamlines maintenance and servicing, and makes it easy to create different end products out of the same raw materials.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the most extensive portion-cutting portfolio on the market, Marel has just the right solution to meet your needs. Starting with your desired end-products, Marel works with you to define a solution that not only creates optimum value but also ensures you are best placed to respond to changing market conditions.The advanced portion cutters can help you improve not only your cutting technology, but also value-adding followup processes, such as sorting and batching, flattening, coating, and tray loading and packaging.</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-22 00:05:18  2025-07-30 12:46:11  Details Edit Delete
6761  World first automated bunk management trial matches humans  A collaboration between Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), Bovine Dynamics, the University of Queensland and Manabotix has led to the development of an algorithm which will see automated bunk scanning deliver time savings and more accurate decision making for the beef feedlot sector.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">The study trialled three methods of feed allocation (fully, semi and non-automated) and found that bunk management can be fully automated to achieve the same health and performance results as a highly skilled bunk caller with no negative impacts on health and relevant carcase outcomes observed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This research provides industry with a framework to partly or fully automate bunk management programs depending on the needs of individual feedlots. Sam Platts of Bovine Dynamics sees promising benefits to industry arising from the technology.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It's our goal to re-evaluate and improve a time-consuming, labour-intensive task for the benefit of our livestock and staff, and Australia is at the forefront of this technology", Sam said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Automation provides a number of benefits:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>reduced pressure on staff</li> <li>improved consistency between roster changes and staff turnover</li> <li>reliable data available to management and nutritionists</li> <li>year-round access to outcomes equivalent to those of a highly skilled bunk caller.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Optimising performance reliant on accurate decision making</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Bunk calling is a complex process and determines feed intake and cattle performance. It requires accurate estimation of the quantity of feed remaining in a bunk following a 24-hour feeding period and consideration of several environmental, cattle and management factors to determine feed allocation for the next 24-hour period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This is a considerable amount of information to evaluate quickly, and poor decisions can result in acidosis, feed wastage, a loss of potential gains from lower than optimum feed intake, and reduced profitability to the feedlot. Poor decisions can be compounded during times of staff turnover, when training new staff and even during shift changes.</p> <p><strong>Automated bunk scanning</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The development and commercialisation of a lidar-based bunk scanner by Meat &amp; Livestock Australia and Manabotix Pty Ltd which can accurately determine the amount of feed remaining in a bunk, has enabled the expansion of a framework to automate bunk management. The bunk scanner can either be mounted to a ute tray or carried via a Bunk Bot.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">To determine the feasibility of automating bunk management, a randomised block design study was conducted in a commercial feedlot to compare the effects of semi-automation and full automation on cattle performance, health and carcase outcomes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This project was conducted by comparing the following three treatments:</p> <ol style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Traditional human bunk management:&nbsp;Staff members visually estimated the quantity of feed in the bunk following a 24-hour feeding period and available historical pen feed intake, (i.e. bunksheet) data and used that estimate to determine the amount of feed a pen was allocated that day.</li> <li>Automated bunk scanning&nbsp;and human feed allocation (semi automation):&nbsp;The automated bunk scanner mounted in a ute tray, determined the quantity of feed in the bunk following a 24-hour feeding period. Human callers used that information and available historical pen feed intake, (i.e. bunksheet) data to determine the amount of feed a pen was allocated that day.</li> <li>Automated bunk scanning and algorithm feed allocation (full automation):&nbsp;The automated bunk scanner mounted in a ute tray determined the quantity of feed in the bunk following a 24-hour feeding period and an algorithm determined the amount of feed allocated that day.</li> </ol> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A total of 5,509&nbsp;Bos indicus&nbsp;cross steers with an average entry weight of 420kg were inducted into a commercial feedlot and randomly assigned to these three treatments. They were fed for an average of 109 days, during which time their daily feed deliveries, morbidity, mortality, re-implant weight and pen exit weights were recorded. The groups were slaughtered at the same abattoir at equivalent days of feed and were kept separate during lairage.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Performance results showed no difference between the semi or full-automation groups for the key performance outcomes of final body weight, average daily gain, dry matter intake or feed:gain across the overall feeding period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, automation of feed calling (semi and full) did not negatively impact any animal health parameters, mortality, or economically relevant carcase values.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking forward, further study on a refined algorithm is planned, with the aim of providing an economic benefit to producers, along with testing the automated system on other breeds of cattle and in different climatic conditions.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Research has always shown that consistency, precision, and well-informed decisions are critical for good bunk management, and these core pillars align with the benefits of an automated system", Sam said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Coming up on 12 October 2023, Manabotix will demonstrate the ute mounted bunk scanner at the &lsquo;Monitoring the Bunk&rsquo; session, at ALFA SmartBeef, hosted at Elders Killara feedlot. Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA) has reported increased usage of the scanner in Australian feedlots in the past two years, with scanners now utilised daily on 150,000 cattle to assist semi-automation of bunk management. Further investment is planned by MLA and Manabotix in 2023&ndash;24 to roll out a commercial software program to allow custom algorithm specification for feedlot clients and fully automate bunk management.</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-22 00:10:52  2025-07-30 09:38:02  Details Edit Delete
6762  El Pozo Alimentacion breaks into the high protein market  El Pozo Alimentacion bursts into the high-protein market, in the processed meat line, with its new Chicken-Turkey + Proteins Burger. With this launch, the company aims to further value meat protein, as well as its nutritional benefits, and enters a growing market with great potential in Spain and Europe as a pioneer brand to date in this segment.  <p><span lang="DE">After several months of research, El Pozo Alimentacion presents a Burger made with chicken and turkey meat, which provides 30 grams of protein per unit, becoming the Burger with the most protein on the market.&nbsp;It is also reduced in fat, lactose and gluten free, and contains 30% more protein than a product in the same category.&nbsp;Differentiating attributes of great value for the consumer who, increasingly, is aware of the benefits that functional foods bring to health, and that make them suitable for all audiences.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new proposal is presented in a convenient two-unit refrigerated bipack format, which guarantees the freshness of the product.&nbsp;It is aimed at new consumer profiles who want an extra contribution of protein in their diets and who follow a healthy lifestyle without giving up flavor.&nbsp;Thus, of all the macronutrients, protein performs essential functions within the body, contributing, among other benefits, to preserving and developing muscle mass.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The launch is accompanied by an on-pack promotion so that it can be enjoyed for free in the first weeks of launch.&nbsp;In addition, a digital campaign has been planned with the aim of publicizing the reference and communicating its nutritional benefits.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Marketing Director of El Pozo Alimentacion, Pablo Olivares, stated that &ldquo;along with their important nutritional value, foods rich in proteins are part of a balanced diet and allies for health, and, therefore, we want to bring this to the consumer. "a new concept that, shortly, we will expand with the introduction of new references in the market".</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-22 00:15:15  2025-07-29 23:03:38  Details Edit Delete
6763  Marel: New Multihead Weigher IQF Large  IQF stands for individually quick frozen product. In the poultry industry, frozen product has not the biggest focus. But when required or when there’s a surplus of products, freezing comes into play. The IQF process is often totally separated from the fresh product flow, in its own ‘parallel universe’. Marel’s new Multihead Weigher IQF Large can fulfill an important role in that universe.  <p>In a poultry processing plant, day-to-day production totally depends on that day&rsquo;s customer orders. Suppose the supermarket didn&rsquo;t sell as much as expected the previous day, then the next day&rsquo;s order will be smaller. So incoming orders can vary considerably and a plant must be prepared to freeze products remaining.</p> <p>Frozen end products are processed differently to fresh meat, in a different area in the factory. Just before the packing process, they are diverted from the &lsquo;regular&rsquo; product flow, to go through a big wall of spiral freezers. Such freezers can handle up to 6 tons of product an hour and can rapidly cool products to minus 18&deg;C [0&deg;F]. Coming out in the cold room on the other side, frozen products are conveyed to the multihead weigher to be fixed-weight batched and packed.&nbsp;Frozen products are mainly packed in bags of one or two kilos. Subsequently, five or ten such bags can be packed in a 10 kilo [22 lb] carton box and put in storage.</p> <p><span lang="DE">Usually, poultry processors promote fresh products in order to protect their domestic sales channels from foreign competition. When selling frozen products there&rsquo;s a lot of competition, as transport and storage times are irrelevant. The market is open to everyone in the world trying to sell IQF products. Brazil and the USA are the world&rsquo;s major frozen product exporters. Brazilian processors face logistical and climatic challenges making it difficult to sell fresh products domestically. Fresh production makes up only 20% in Brazil with 80% being frozen. Processors tend to freeze chicken fillets already packed in trays and sell them to national supermarkets. Their large export market is not surprising. For the USA, it&rsquo;s basically the same. They also export a lot of products, mainly leg quarters to Latin America, Africa and Asian markets.</span></p> <p>The new Marel&nbsp;Multihead Weigher IQF Large&nbsp;can weigh and batch large capacities of all sorts of poultry cuts. Thanks to its rotating center cone (instead of a vibrating cone), product distribution to the feeders is superior to all other IQF multihead weighers on the market. Vibrating feeders using Marel&rsquo;s Automatic Feeder Adjustment (AFA) allow the unit to operate at maximum capacity with consistent weighing and precise distribution to the hoppers. Another remarkable characteristic of the MHW IQF Large is a reduction in noise levels. Usually, moving pieces of frozen meat makes a lot of noise, as do the mechanics of the machine. By using soft chute material, for example, Marel has succeeded in making the factory environment around the IQF Large considerably quieter. It is a robust, reliable machine with big 12-liter hoppers for the largest frozen products. It boasts six additional hoppers compared to Marel&rsquo;s regular IQF multihead weigher, giving a total of 20 hoppers and, depending on batch weights, it can handle up to 8.000kg/h IQF products such as whole legs, legquarters, thighs, wings and drumsticks. The MHW IQF Large is ideally suited to countries such as Brazil, USA and South Africa, where large capacities are common and six-ton freezers are used.</p> <p>The&nbsp;Multihead Weigher IQF Large&nbsp;can use a divider to run split batches of different products, such as thighs on one side and drumsticks on the other. The freezer distributes the products onto a divided conveyor, which leads to the top of the Multihead Weigher IQF Large. The mechanical splitter simulates a 2x10 hopper machine, allowing for fixed-weight batches to be packed separately. With&nbsp;the addition of the Multi-Job Software module, up to six jobs can run simultaneously, even if packed differently.</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-25 00:05:54  2025-07-30 02:04:20  Details Edit Delete
6764  INTERPORC received a vietnamese delegation led by the country’s Minister of Agriculture  The Spanish Interprofessional INTERPORC has received the visit of a delegation from Vietnam, led by the Minister of Agriculture of the Asian country, Le Minh Hoany, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food of Spain (MAP).  <p><span lang="DE">The meeting consisted of a first meeting, in which those responsible for INTERPORC presented to the delegation the most notable data on the Spanish white-coated&nbsp;pork sector, in addition to presenting the Interprofessional itself and the functions it performs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Subsequently, all attendees moved to the facilities of the Sediasa Alimentaci&oacute;n company. There, the Vietnamese delegation was able to see firsthand the high production standards of Spanish pig companies.&nbsp;A production system that guarantees the quality, safety and traceability of all pork products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Visits like this, INTERPORC highlights, even more so with the presence of its Minister of Agriculture, serve to reinforce the already excellent institutional and commercial relations that we currently have with this country.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Vietnam is part of the INTERPORC Internationalization Support Plan, in which in addition to this type of missions, as well as with importers and distributors from other countries, it includes, among other activities, participation in fairs such as Food&amp;Hotel (Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi), or the retail promotions of Spanish meat and pork products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, exports of meat and pork products to Vietnam totaled 13,500 tons worth 19.7 million euros, which represented an increase of 17.30% in volume and 25.75% in value, compared to the previous year.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-25 00:10:46  2025-07-29 20:42:52  Details Edit Delete
6765  USMEF: Developing export opportunities in Indonesia  USMEF is ramping up the red meat industry’s presence in Indonesia through trade shows, promotions and the inaugural U.S. Meat Product Showcase.  <p>The world&rsquo;s fourth-largest population, rising incomes and strong development of the retail and foodservice sectors are among the factors that point to expanding export opportunities for U.S. red meat in Indonesia.&nbsp;</p> <p>"Korean-style and Japanese-style barbecue chains are expanding in Indonesia, which creates opportunities for high-quality red meat. Consumers are also seeking convenience while social media is contributing to growing interest in food, protein, nutrition and culture", says Sabrina Yin, USMEF&rsquo;s ASEAN director</p> <p>"There is a growing demand in parts of Indonesia for high-quality, grain-fed red meat and we&rsquo;ve added a USMEF representative in the market &ndash; Arrofi Satrio Alam - to help develop opportunities for the industry".</p> <p>With nationwide beef consumption still at a relatively low level, Yin sees strong growth potential for U.S. beef in foodservice and retail.</p> <p>USDA&rsquo;s agricultural attach&eacute; and consular met with U.S. suppliers and USMEF at the industry&rsquo;s booth during Food &amp; Hotel Indonesia.</p> <p>"We also see opportunities for U.S. pork with the country&rsquo;s 30 million non-Muslims and have been conducting promotions at upscale retail outlets to grow awareness and differentiate U.S. pork as high-quality", Yin adds.</p> <p>To further raise awareness with regional importers and distributors, USMEF held its inaugural U.S. Meat Product Showcase in Indonesia last month. Nine U.S. suppliers displayed product and met individually with 18 Indonesian importers, 17 processors and three retailers in attendance. Representatives from Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council were on hand to demonstrate producer support for the U.S. red meat trade in Indonesia.</p> <p>USMEF also built an enhanced presence for the U.S. red meat industry at Food &amp; Hotel Indonesia this summer.</p> <p>Yin says the main challenge for U.S. beef in Indonesia is the plant approval process, which is the most extensive of any country that requires establishment registration.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-25 00:15:16  2025-07-29 21:33:31  Details Edit Delete
6767  AHDB: Monthly sheep meat production in select EU countries  Looking into prices, the EU reference price has fallen seasonally since April, sitting at an equivalent of 615p/kg for the week beginning 4 September, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).  <p><span lang="DE">However, this is 3.5p ahead of its position during the same week a year ago having ticked up in recent weeks. Prices have generally been pressured by increasing supplies from non-EU markets such as New Zealand and the UK as well as weaker consumer demand. Looking into the market balance, the volumes available for consumption (imports + production &ndash; exports) have increased slightly compared to the first half of last year. Whilst production has dropped, imports have grown to cover the deficit and have increased the supplies available for consumption. This is despite industry reports showing that household lamb purchases are lower year-on-year in several key countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Prices in Spain have seen a seasonal resurgence recently, to average 635p in the week beginning 4 September. French prices have been mainly falling since mid-April, with the odd upward movement, with the average price for the week beginning 4 September at 685p, down 5p from the four weeks previous. French prices have only in recent weeks dipped below last year&rsquo;s levels. However, they remain strong against the wider EU market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Closer to home, Irish prices have also moved down seasonally, but have shown more stability in the last four weeks, averaging 529p in the week beginning 4 September. Industry reports of later lambing dates, lower scanning percentages and longer finishing times on farm continue to impact on lamb supplies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lower EU production has been beneficial for UK export, which in turn has offered support to the UK market. As the UK is anticipated to move into a net exporter position, the EU market will grow in importance. Moving into the second half of 2023, the European Commission note that the price attractiveness of EU markets will drive imports from the UK and New Zealand. The presence of New Zealand within the EU market looms, as import volumes are up compared to last year, especially given the&nbsp;price disparities between EU and New Zealand&nbsp;prices in recent months. Similarly, New Zealand product into the UK for July grew by 350 t, as total imported volumes grew by 800 t.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">GB prices continue to hover above last year, as we move further into the season. The deadweight SQQ for August sat at 569.5p/kg, a fall on the month of around 30p, but still above the previous year. Slaughter levels for August show slightly higher kill, up to 1m head (UK). This is growth of 108,000 head from July&rsquo;s levels. The liveweight SQQ shows a similar pattern, at 259.4p/kg for August, a drop on the month with gains compared to last year. Average weekly throughputs in GB auction markets were higher in August compared to July, up around 12,000 head to just over 100,000 head for August.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-26 00:05:42  2025-07-30 03:06:07  Details Edit Delete
6766  MLA: Live cattle exports update  Despite considerable challenges for the Australian live cattle export in August, numbers exported rose relative to year-ago levels in August, rising by 22% from year-ago levels to 54,650 head. This increase is consistent with increases seen so far in 2023, as numbers increase from the low 2022 levels, informs Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).  <p><span lang="DE">Four export quarantine yards were temporarily suspended by the Indonesian government in July, and the suspensions were only removed earlier this month, meaning export numbers were affected by access issues for all of August. Despite this, 24,470 cattle were exported to Indonesia over the month, based on the Department of Agriculture figures.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The quarantine yard suspensions clearly impacted export numbers &ndash; exports eased 32% from July, while the pattern for the past few years would be for exports to hold steady or increase between July and August. However, exports still rose 13% compared to August last year, consistent with the steady growth we have seen so far in 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to Vietnam in August rose by 224% YoY to 13,947 head, the second-highest export total to the market this year. Cattle exports to Vietnam have been well above 2022 levels this year, and since April, Vietnam has consistently been the second-largest market for Australian live cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A shift in trading patterns has underpinned the increase in breeder cattle exports, representing 27% of total exports to Vietnam this year, the largest portion of total exports on record. This has seen a corresponding decrease in feeder cattle exports, which represent 9% of total volume this year, compared to 27% in 2022, while slaughter cattle continued to make up the majority of cattle exports, at 64% of the total exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">So far in 2023, live cattle exports have been strong compared to 2022 but still below historic averages. In 2022, the number of cattle available for export was limited, as the herd rebuild was in full swing and retention on farm was very high.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This is shifting as the herd rebuild matures and the number of available cattle rises. Growth in live export numbers shows that demand for our cattle is solid and that subject to continued market access, exports can rebound as numbers increase.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-26 00:10:11  2025-07-30 00:48:28  Details Edit Delete
6768  USMEF partners with Chilean importer to grow its portfolio  To address reduced U.S. pork sales with a major importer in Chile, USMEF South American Representative Jessica Julca worked with the importer to develop a client database to segment its customers based on their purchasing patterns and potential needs.  <p>"El Carnicero used to import several cuts of U.S. pork but with greater availability from competitors, they were down to importing one U.S. cut", says Julca. "The database contains purchasing data for 211 of its customers and helps them to identify loyal customers and market opportunities for additional cuts of U.S. pork. Per our suggestion, the importer developed a loyalty program for its customers".</p> <p>The loyalty program launched last month in Santiago, where participants learned about market opportunities for U.S. pork before witnessing a fabrication training session on the sparerib. The meeting concluded with a buffet of three local dishes featuring U.S. spareribs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Following the program&rsquo;s launch, Sebastian Gr&eacute;, USMEF program coordinator in Chile, joined a USMEF ambassador in conducting a similar training program for staff of El Carnicero&rsquo;s 20 butcher stores in the Santiago area.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-27 00:05:23  2025-07-29 03:16:03  Details Edit Delete
6769  QMS puts pork at the fore for Porktober  Scotland’s pork industry will be celebrated, in a month-long focus with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) supporting Scottish Craft Butchers’ ‘Porktober’ campaign, to promote the nutritional value of Specially Selected Pork to consumers.  <p>The consumer-facing campaign will feature digital adverts and website takeovers directing consumers to the &lsquo;Make It Scotch&rsquo; website for easy-to-make and nutritious pork recipes. Specially Selected Pork will also be spotlighted across the Scotch Butcher&rsquo;s Club with new marketing materials being provided by QMS for butchers to promote the brand throughout October.</p> <p>QMS Chief Executive, Sarah Millar said:</p> <p>"Our activity throughout the month has been designed to reach different age and consumer groups to send a strong message about the value of buying Specially Selected Pork on every level &ndash; quality, welfare and to support the supply chain in Scotland".</p> <p>She added: We&rsquo;re calling on industry to support this and future campaigns to inspire consumers to choose Specially Selected Pork when they are shopping and support pork production in Scotland. Through all its social media channels, QMS encourages consumers to "Make It InCREDible with Specially Selected Pork" with quick and affordable meal inspiration as well as pointing to the recipe section of the Make It Scotch website. Please share our videos and recipes or create your own tagging QMS. Coming from real people, at the heart of the community, has huge impact and really helps to promote our amazing Specially Selected Pork brand".</p> <p>Scotch Butchers&rsquo; Club Brands Development Manager, Gordon Newlands said:</p> <p>"Highlighting the traceability, health and welfare standards and the assurance of Specially Selected Pork, is the aim of Porktober. Scottish farmers generate a premium product that we can all get behind, showcasing the commitment of our pig farmers in producing a healthy, affordable, high protein product".</p> <p>Gordon King, Executive Manager at Scottish Craft Butchers&rsquo;, said:</p> <p>"Scottish pig producers create a versatile protein that we are proud to promote. Porktober offers the opportunity to get creative with pork, through recipes available from QMS and the Make It Scotch website, whether it&rsquo;s a weekday meal with family, or a weekend get-together with friends, pork can be at the heart of recipes and celebrations, throughout October. We encourage industry to support Porktober, share social media content and create your own, to raise the profile of Specially Selected Pork".</p> <p>Andy McGowan is the Managing Director at Scottish Pig Producers:</p> <p>"Specially Selected Pork can be incorporated into delicious meals for all pork lovers, we are encouraging consumers from all backgrounds and demographics, to explore how this nutritional, high health and welfare, affordable, Scotch product, can help to build their weekly menu".</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-27 00:10:03  2025-07-30 16:51:33  Details Edit Delete
6770  Choosing the right meat slicer is key to saving time, money and space  We’re all feeling the pinch in this current economic situation, and everyone is looking for ways to save – without compromising quality. If you’re creating cold cuts, a Marel meat slicing machine, with its unique features, gives you market-leading technology and three significant ways to save.  <p>With the world experiencing historically high energy prices, it makes sense to choose an industrial slicer that will help you minimize electricity consumption. This will not only have a positive effect on your bottom line but also on sustainability through reducing resource usage, which is a vital consideration for modern food processors.</p> <p>At Marel, we are always looking for ways to reduce the amount of energy needed in food processing. That&rsquo;s why a&nbsp;Marel slicing solution&nbsp;with ECO SLICING technology should be your first choice. This unique technology allows you to slice at higher temperatures. Raw materials need less preparation beforehand, which significantly reduces your energy costs while providing the highest quality end-products.</p> <p>Whether you&rsquo;re delivering to tight deadlines or need to respond quickly to changing consumer demand, you want a meat slicer that operates at the highest levels of efficiency to optimize your production time.</p> <p>Having the right blade technology is top priority, as it gives you the most efficient slicing of the widest range of raw materials. Having machines that are reliable and easy to operate is also an important factor. In addition, having the flexibility to scale production quickly and easily is key to making the most of your production time.</p> <p>We have designed our slicing solutions to give you greater efficiency than other equivalent meat slicing machines. From the innovative&nbsp;TREIF&nbsp;blade technology that reduces idle cuts to the range of expansion modules and adjustable belts, which allow production to be quickly and easily scaled, everything focuses on maximizing production time.</p> <p>Our machines use&nbsp;slicing technology to cut through the competition&nbsp;and can slice and stack simultaneously, lowering non-productive time. They can also handle multiple units of the same product at once. User-friendly software with menu-guided touch screens ensures these high-speed slicers are intuitive and easy to operate, and their ergonomic design makes loading faster and more efficient.</p> <p>Bigger isn&rsquo;t always better! Choosing an industrial food slicer with a smaller footprint not only saves valuable floor space but also increases your flexibility to respond to changing markets. A smaller machine can also give a higher output per square meter of production space. There&rsquo;s also the benefit of lower shipping costs and less time required for installation.</p> <p>Marel meat slicers have a considerably smaller footprint than comparable machines on the market. Advanced slicing doesn't need to take up a lot of space and their compact and mobile design can easily integrate into a line or stand-alone. In addition, they have the benefit of lower cost of ownership and lower maintenance requirements compared to similar industrial slicers.</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-28 00:05:21  2025-07-30 08:47:16  Details Edit Delete
6771  AHDB: GB pig price has recorded four consecutive weeks of decline  GB pig prices have been under pressure in recent weeks with the EU spec SPP losing 1.91p over the last four weeks to now stand at 223.74p/, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).  <p><span lang="DE">Although this is historically quite a small change, it is the first consistent set of negative movements we have seen this year with the SPP previously having moved from strength to strength, peaking at 225.65p/kg for the week ending 19 August.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The EU spec APP has also recorded a decline in recent weeks, losing 1.60p in the two weeks ending 26 August and 2 September, but regained 0.91p in the most recent weeks data (w/e 9 September) to stand at 224.04p/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Some of the pressure behind these price declines is likely driven by falling pig prices in the EU marketplace. The&nbsp;EU average reference price&nbsp;has recorded downwards movements for seven consecutive weeks since peaking at 215.46p/kg for the week ending 23 July. Not only has the decline in the EU been present for longer than seen in the UK, the price change has been significantly larger, falling by nearly 20p over the period, an average of almost 3p/kg a week. Demand appears to be the key driver of this market change.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the principles of supply and demand closer to home are not to be dismissed as production gains and lower demand will have also played an important part in the shift of the domestic marketplace.&nbsp;Defra figures&nbsp;show that the UK produced 80,800 t of pig meat in August, the highest monthly volume seen in 2023 so far, with 876,300 head of clean pigs slaughtered, the largest monthly kill since December, when peak Christmas demand was in play. This higher throughput will have reduced pressure on some parts of the supply chain by increasing product availability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meanwhile, demand remains in a challenging position year-on-year as consumers continue to be price conscious. In our latest&nbsp;retail data&nbsp;release, in the 12 weeks ending 6 August, purchased volumes of pork were down 2.7% with volume losses in the more expensive products such as steaks, roasting joints and sliced cooked meats outweighing growth seen in more affordable products such as ribs, sausages and mince.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although year-to-date (January&ndash;July) pig meat imports are down 6.6% compared with last year, July was the third consecutive month to see UK imports increase year-on-year. It is worth noting that due to domestic consumer preference in cuts, the UK will always see reasonable volumes of imported product to balance supply and demand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A total of 65,300 t of pig meat was imported into the UK in July, a month-on-month decline of nearly 3,000 t but an increase of 2,500 t compared with July 2022. The growth is driven by volume increases in the fresh and frozen and sausages categories. This added volume of product indicates that consumer demand remains, despite lower retail volume purchases, with some of this product likely destined for&nbsp;foodservice, where pork volumes have been in year-on-year growth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, it does make an interesting watchpoint with the current market dynamics. With EU prices establishing a more typical discount to the UK, product from the continent could appear more attractive to buyers, especially in the current cost-conscious climate that both businesses and consumers are in. This could add some pressure to UK pig prices in a bid to maintain competitiveness.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In July, the UK exported a total of 21,700 t of pig meat, a month-on-month decline of 2,500 t and a year-on-year decline of almost 8,000 t. Sausages were the only category to record growth with the largest declines seen in the fresh and frozen and offal categories.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As UK pig prices remain historically high, product is less competitive on the global market for importers, who continue to look for the most affordable cuts at the lowest prices. If UK pig meat production volumes grow, this will likely result in pressure being applied to pig prices as the domestic market adjusts.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-09-28 00:10:40  2025-07-30 01:08:09  Details Edit Delete
6772  Marel and Beypilic to transform a growing poultry market in Turkey  Marel is expanding its partnership with Beypilic, an integrated poultry processor in Turkey. With over three decades of collaboration, Marel and Beypilic are well-prepared to embark on a new state-of-the-art greenfield project, representing a significant step forward for the poultry industry in Turkey.  <p>Beypilic currently runs two production lines with Marel equipment, with each line processing 12,000 birds per hour. The lines enable Beypilic to produce over 150 chicken products, all produced with the highest food safety standards. The poultry market in Turkey has been growing rapidly, driven by both rising domestic consumption and a steady increase in exports. This has led to an opportunity for Beypilic to expand its footprint and processing capabilities, serving Turkey&rsquo;s domestic markets, including retail and food service, as well as expanding its presence in the Middle East and neighboring countries.</p> <p><span lang="DE">Marel will design and deliver a greenfield project for Beypilic - a brand-new, cutting-edge facility spanning 60,000 square meters, equipped with two production lines, each capable of processing 15,000 birds per hour. The entire facility will be integrated with Marel's comprehensive Innova software, allowing Beypilic to improve performance and enhance productivity at every stage of its process. In addition, Beypilic will meet the increased consumer demand for prepared foods, with two lines dedicated to prepared food products such as nuggets and schnitzel.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Roger Claessens</span><span lang="DE">, Executive Vice President of Marel Poultry, said:&nbsp;</span>"Our continued collaboration with Beypilic signifies a shared commitment to transforming production in Turkey&rsquo;s poultry industry. Together, Marel and Beypilic are committed to ensuring that every product, from farm to fork, has the highest standards of quality and safety for consumers worldwide".</p> <p>The poultry market in Turkey is growing, with chicken serving as the predominant source of protein in the country's diet. Chicken meat production is expected to rise by 4.4% and consumption by 4.7%. Turkey has solidified its position in the region's poultry industry, nearly doubling its exports to 600 thousand tons in 2023.</p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr. Sait Koca</span><span lang="DE">, President of Beypi, said: "</span>We are ready to step up our processing capabilities to meet the market demand and Marel is the perfect partner to help us achieve this. At Beypilic, we are dedicated to providing consumers with the highest quality chicken products".</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-02 00:05:25  2025-07-30 14:12:32  Details Edit Delete
6773  Promoting British pork as budget-friendly choice for families  The highly anticipated Feed Your Family For Less With British Pork campaign returns this autumn to inspire consumers to embrace pork as a delicious, budget-friendly, and flexible choice for their family meals, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).  <p><span lang="DE">The campaign starts on 2 October with the unveiling of the newly redesigned&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">Love Pork website</span><span lang="DE">, which offers a modern and user-friendly platform with improved navigation and easy-to-follow instructions. It features an ever-expanding collection of delicious and versatile pork recipes that are easy to prepare.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The website will include educational sections on pork cuts and nutrition, highlighting the numerous health benefits of eating pork and dispelling any myths. Consumers can search for recipes based on specific criteria, save their favourites, and provide feedback through the website's new star rating system.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Also kicking off on 2 October is our collaboration with Tasty UK to engage the 18&ndash;25-year-old Gen Z audience by delivering simple, tasty, and quick pork recipes through popular social channels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Love Pork Student Staples series on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok will provide a fun element to connect with the younger generation and introduce them to the benefits of cooking with pork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The campaign aims to reach 35 million consumers, with the autumn burst running from 23 October until 4 December, showcasing dishes priced under &pound;1.50 per portion.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Recipes such as Cheat&rsquo;s Pork Lasagne, Hunter-Style Pork, and One-Pan Pesto Pork Pasta will entice families to discover new flavours while sticking to their budget.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Advertisements featuring the campaign will be showcased online and on video-on-demand shows on Sky, ITV, and Channel 4. Campaign materials can also be found in eight major supermarket chains, where signage in the aisles and on-pack stickers featuring QR codes will be placed to provide shoppers with convenient access to budget-friendly recipe ideas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Carrie McDermid, AHDB&rsquo;s Head of Marketing, said:&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">"The &lsquo;Feed Your Family For Less With British Pork&rsquo; campaign aims to inspire families across the UK to cook simple, quick, delicious and budget-friendly British pork meals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Showcasing the Love Pork logo with the Union Flag and the Red Tractor logo, the new Love Pork website, launching on 2 October, offers easy access to mouthwatering recipes that prove cooking with pork can be both affordable and exciting.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Through our partnership with Tasty UK and engaging with Gen Z on social media, we aim to make cooking with pork accessible and enjoyable for the younger generation".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This year, we can proudly include the term 'British' in our advertising after previous restrictions due to the EU State Aid Rules were removed. Guidance on the new UK rules, as part of The Subsidy Control Act, was published earlier this year, opening the way for this change.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-02 00:10:28  2025-07-30 10:13:36  Details Edit Delete
6774  JBS starts work on Brazil's first cultivated protein research centre  Expected to open at the end of 2024, the JBS Biotech Innovation Centre will be the largest food biotechnology research centre in Brazil.  <p><span lang="DE">JBS, one of the world's largest food companies, has commenced construction of Brazil&rsquo;s first cultivated protein R&amp;D innovation centre. Scheduled to open at the end of 2024, the new JBS Biotech Innovation Centre at Sapiens Parque innovation hub in Florian&oacute;polis, Santa Catarina, will be the largest research facility focused on food biotechnology in Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS will invest US$ 22 million in the construction of lab facilities (phase 1) and the pilot plant (phase 2), and will have a scientific team of 25 specialist post-doctoral researchers, as well as staff and clerical support.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As a global leader in protein production, it is our responsibility to be at the forefront of foodtech. The JBS Biotech Innovation Centre reinforces our commitment to the cultivated protein sector, consolidates our position as one of the main players in this very promising market, and reinforces our commitment to offering innovative, high-quality products to our consumers", said JBS Global Supply and Innovation Director Jerson Nascimento Jr.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The initial aim of the JBS Biotech Innovation Centre is to make the production process for cultivated protein more efficient, scalable and economically competitive. The project is being led by Dr Luismar Marques Porto, president of the company&rsquo;s Cultivated Meat Division and the JBS Biotech Innovation Centre, and Fernanda Vieira Berti, vice-president of the Research Centre, two of Brazil&rsquo;s leading bioengineering specialists, with extensive international professional and academic experience.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are delighted to be part of the first initiative of this size in Brazil and to be able to contribute to studies that will help expand the sector. We are confident this project will become an international benchmark", said Dr Porto.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello, stressed that the JBS Biotech Innovation Centre reinforces the state's innovation focus. "For those of us who grew up watching cattle graze from our windows in Herval D'Oeste, it's almost out of this world to think of 'cultivated protein'. But as a public representative it's impossible not to see the future challenges, especially for countries that do not have as much land as Brazil to raise cattle. And it's good to see Santa Catarina once again championing breakthrough innovation." he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The mayor of Florian&oacute;polis, Top&aacute;zio Neto, also highlighted the investment in innovation in the Santa Catarina capital. "The investment of one of the world's largest food companies in Florian&oacute;polis is very welcome. But we are especially proud that such an advanced global research project will be based in our city, which is a cradle of technology and innovation," he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The team of scientists at the JBS Biotech Innovation Centre has already started work in temporary facilities within Sapiens Parque. While the current focus is on exploratory research to better understand beef cell cultivation, the aim is to establish cultivated beef protein production in the future.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total, the JBS Biotech Innovation Centre will require approximately US$ 62 million investment over three phases. In the third stage, an industrial scale model will be built to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of cultivated protein. This project will serve as a model for future plants that JBS may build globally to produce beef and other cultivated protein types.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to the project in Florian&oacute;polis, JBS is the controlling shareholder (with a 51 per cent stake) of Biotech Foods, a Spanish company that is one of the European leaders in the sector and currently operates a pilot plant in San Sebasti&aacute;n, in the Basque region.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the end of last year, Biotech Foods began building the world's largest cultivated beef plant in San Sebasti&aacute;n. With an investment of US$ 41 million, equivalent to more than R$ 200 million, BioTech Foods' first commercial-scale industrial plant is scheduled for completion in mid-2024. The investment is a milestone in the sector, as when finished, the plant will be able to produce more than 1000t of cultivated protein a year, with the possibility of increasing its capacity to up to 4,000t per year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">When it reaches the commercial stage, JBS cultivated protein will initially reach consumers in the form of prepared foods, such as hamburgers, sausages, meatballs, among others, with the same quality, safety, flavour and texture as traditional protein. The technology has the potential to produce beef, as well as chicken, pork and fish.</span></p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-02 00:15:16  2025-07-30 10:22:28  Details Edit Delete
6775  ABPA & Apex Brasil take dozens of agribusinesses to Anuga  The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), will take poultry and pig farming industries from Brazil to Anuga, the largest fair of food in the world, which will take place between October 7th and 11th in the city of Cologne, Germany.  <p><span lang="DE">The main image and business promotion action in the European market in 2023, participation in the Anuga fair will feature an exclusive space for Brazilian poultry and pig farming at the event.&nbsp;There are more than 400 square meters dedicated to the sector, with complete infrastructure, including meeting rooms, spaces dedicated to commercial support for companies and a tasting area for Brazilian products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The kitchen will be led by chef Marcelo Bortolon, with the preparation of dishes based on animal protein &ndash; a tasting that has already become traditional at the event.&nbsp;There are several options on the menu, such as chicken with polenta, omelettes, portions of pururuca, dishes with duck meat, among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total, 22 companies confirmed their presence in the ABPA &amp; ApexBrasil action: Alibem, Avenorte, Bello Alimentos, C.Vale, Coasul, Copacol, D&aacute;lia Alimentos, Ecofrigo, Frangos Pioneiro, Friato, Frigoestar, Frimesa, Jaguafrangos, GTFoods, Lar Agroindustrial, Netto Alimentos, Rudolph, Somave, SSA, Vibra, Villa Germania, Zanchetta Alimentos.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Other ABPA members will have their own space at the event, such as BRF, Aurora Alimentos, Seara Alimentos, Pamplona Alimentos and Vossko.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">ABPA's program also includes image actions, which include the launch of the second phase of an international sustainability campaign, in addition to the distribution of materials with information about the sector's exporting industries and the characteristics of Brazilian production, which is based on three pillars: quality, health status and sustainability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We will have a broad effort to promote business and image at this year&rsquo;s edition of Anuga.&nbsp;On the one hand, we will promote the quality and taste of products.&nbsp;On the other hand, we will seek to defend the sustainability differences of our production chain.&nbsp;All this, amidst a great effort to prospect and consolidate new businesses for industries in the sector", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-04 00:05:19  2025-07-30 10:16:44  Details Edit Delete
6776  MLA: Trade opportunities on the menu in Vietnam  More than 200 of Vietnam’s food industry leaders, importers, distributors and government representatives gathered last week to dine on Australia’s finest fresh food and premium wines, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).  <p><span lang="DE">The Taste the Wonders of Australia gala dinner was held in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday 20 September and was part of the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group&rsquo;s latest export market push, following successful export market access sprints in South Korea and Thailand over the past 12 months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The events provide representatives from MLA the opportunity to team up with Dairy Australia, Wine Australia, Seafood Industry Australia and Hort Innovation and meet face-to-face with customers and trade contacts. Discussions focus on market access, consumer demand and future growth opportunities for both countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Vietnam is the third country targeted by the Collaboration Group, and Meat &amp; Livestock Australia&rsquo;s Regional Manager for South East Asia, Valeska said it was an obvious choice, being one of Australia&rsquo;s fastest-growing red meat export markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Currently, Vietnam is the 10th largest market for Australian beef, and the fourth biggest in the South East Asian region", Valeska said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This is underpinned by a large population with rising incomes, resilient economic growth, continued urbanisation and growing popularity of red meat, particularly among the youth. Vietnamese consumers trust Australian beef and lamb&rsquo;s quality and safety credentials.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Beef exports to Vietnam are up 10% from the first half of last year and Vietnam is also the second-largest destination for Australian live cattle in 2023 so far, with exports totalling 55,328 head or 16% of the total.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The long-term prospects for Vietnam as an export market for Australian beef and lamb are very strong, as a rapidly developing market with a growing middle-class consumer base.".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The menu for the gala dinner illustrated the true strengths and depth of Australian agriculture products. Premium land and steak were served alongside fresh citrus, seasonal vegetables, almonds and macadamias, as well as fresh lobster, abalone and mussels, butter, yoghurt, cream cheese and ice cream. The dishes were paired with wines from some of Australia&rsquo;s premier growing regions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The event was attended by government representatives from both countries, including the Australian Consul-General, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam&nbsp;Sarah Hooper and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Vietnam (Austrade) Rebecca Ball.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More than just a dinner, the event provided MLA the rare opportunity to work alongside some of Australia&rsquo;s other influential agriculture representative groups through Australia&rsquo;s Nation Brand approach.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dairy Australia General Manager Trade and Industry Strategy Charles McElhone said the Team Australia was proving successful in developing export opportunities and optimising valuable resources across the five member organisations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"These key trade customers are buying dairy today, wine tomorrow and red meat the next day, so it makes sense for us to work as a group when we talk to them", Mr McElhone said. &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are all big industries, significant exporters in our own right and have been working in Vietnam for many years with our own individual commodity programs, but this gives us an added opportunity to come together and work as one unit.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"There&rsquo;s a huge amount of expectation with regards to efficient management of resources from levy payers, members and government and, through this collaboration, we are able to leverage off each other.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It is taking us into a zone that many of us are unfamiliar with, and it takes a lot of effort, but we are learning so much from each other about different ways to successfully navigate through these export markets".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With the Vietnam Sprint completed, the Collaboration Group now turns its attention to the next target market &ndash; Indonesia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Indonesia is an incredibly significant market", Mr McElhone said. "It&rsquo;s seen by the Australian food and wine industry as the next big thing after China, with a significant population and an enormous trade profile. We are really looking forward to building that partnership for the future".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group is support by an Agriculture Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant of $500,000. An additional $600,000 grant announced earlier this year will see the partnership continue, with target markets including Taiwan slated for the next two years.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-04 00:10:30  2025-07-30 03:16:21  Details Edit Delete
6777  Value-tier red meat and dairy sales soar despite cost-of-living crisis  Supermarket private-label value items are performing well in the red meat and dairy sectors despite the cost-of-living crisis restricting overall consumer spend, informs the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).  <p><span lang="DE">Products within a specific money-saving/value-for-money supermarket-own label range are known as value-tier products. These items have performed strongly as trading down continues, as they often represent the cheapest items in supermarkets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Value tier products make up only a small part of red meat and dairy volumes, at 7.7% (Kantar, 52 w/e 06 August) and 2.4%, respectively (Nielsen, 52 w/e 12 August 2023).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite this, value tier volumes have grown massively in both categories, up by 35.6% year-on-year (YoY) for red meat and an impressive 47.9% for dairy over the same period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mince was high on the list, with sales volumes growing by 179.8% YoY, and milk and cheese value products also performed well, with volumes up by 56.3% and 56.7%, respectively (Kantar, 52 w/e 06 August).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tom Price, Trainee Analyst, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This YoY growth comes from consumers looking to cut back on spending due to price rises. Price has become more important to consumers. However, the data indicates that consumers do not want to fully remove their favourite meat and dairy products from their diet but instead want to save money by purchasing value-tier versions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"By expanding the number of products on offer in the value tier and making sure this offering is tailored towards staples like mince, sausages and cheese, there is an opportunity to further expand retail sales of red meat and dairy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It's also important to remember that not all retailers currently offer a value-tier range, so expanding tiers in all supermarkets could attract more customers. Adequately advertising these value-tier ranges in supermarkets and communicating their in-store location to consumers will ensure that value-tier products can be found easily.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Consumers care about quality and sourcing credentials even when shopping in the value-tier ranges. Shopper focus has shifted away from just low prices and instead towards value for money and product satisfaction.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Campaigns such as AHDB's&nbsp;We Eat Balanced</span>&nbsp;messaging help to highlight the exceptional taste and quality of British meat and dairy, and encourage repeat customers in both premium and value ranges".</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-04 00:15:14  2025-07-30 09:53:51  Details Edit Delete
6778  Quality Meat Scotland to showcase Scotland's finest on global stage  Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is aiming to expand global trade opportunities for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork at the world’s leading food and drink trade fair.  <p><span lang="DE">A team is heading to Anuga 2023 in Germany next week to champion Scotland&rsquo;s exceptional red meat products, with QMS&rsquo;s emphasis on quality, provenance, sustainability, and animal welfare aligning with the fair&rsquo;s overarching theme for 2023, "Sustainable Growth".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">QMS will join the show&rsquo;s other industry experts, exhibitors and visitors in an exploration of how economic growth and sustainability can coexist harmoniously in the food industry, addressing critical environmental and climate-related aspects.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon will also be in attendance, underlining the Scottish Government&rsquo;s commitment to promoting the nation&rsquo;s quality produce on the global stage.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sarah Millar, Chief Executive of QMS, said: "Anuga 2023 presents an unparalleled opportunity for QMS to showcase the incredible flavours and quality of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork to a global audience. We are honoured to have Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, join us and demonstrate the Scottish Government&rsquo;s dedication to supporting our industry".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kate Rowell, QMS Board Chair, said: "Our stand at Anuga 2023 has been designed to provide visitors with a comprehensive understanding of what sets Scottish red meat apart. We invite everyone to join us in discussions on Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), quality assurance, provenance, sustainability, and animal welfare - all pivotal areas of focus for QMS".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She added: "As we explore &lsquo;Sustainable Growth&rsquo; at Anuga 2023, QMS is eager to demonstrate how Scottish red meat exemplifies the principles of quality, sustainability, and ethical production. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and potential partners to further these ideals".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Visitors to the stand can look forward to engaging with the QMS team and exporters, gaining insights into production, as well as sampling an array of mouthwatering products. Award-winning chefs will be on hand to prepare tantalising selections of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ms Gougeon said: &ldquo;Scotland has a global reputation for producing the finest food and drink products and we are open for business. We can be proud of the economic contribution our red meat sector makes, with an annual output of around &pound;885 million from the farm gate, to processors and manufacturers, butchers and retailers - all working tirelessly to provide our people with the healthy, high quality Scotch beef, Scotch Lamb and of course our Specially Selected Pork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">&ldquo;Increasing trade with high value export markets is a key ambition to help grow the value of our Scottish red meat industry. That groundwork is all the more important now we are outside one of the world&rsquo;s most successful and lucrative markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"I am extremely proud to offer my support to QMS and all our exporters at Anuga 2023, to help secure more valuable business for Scotland. I wish all Scottish exhibitors the very best for the show".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ms Millar concluded: &ldquo;Anuga 2023 is an event that embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration in the food industry. We are eager to foster partnerships, share knowledge, and inspire change in the pursuit of a more sustainable and transparent global food system.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Anuga 2023 promises to be a platform for open dialogue, trust-building, and forging partnerships, all in the name of sustainable growth in the food sector. Quality Meat Scotland is proud to be part of this, championing the excellence of Scotch Lamb, Scotch Beef, and Specially Selected Pork on the world stage".</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-05 00:05:03  2025-07-30 16:19:36  Details Edit Delete
6779  ABIEC and ApexBrasil promote sustainability actions and Brazilian beef in Anuga  The Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (ABIEC) in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) will participate in Anuga 2023.   <p><span lang="DE">It is one of the main events in the food sector that brings together professionals, companies and specialists around the world who seek to boost the sector with a focus on innovation, technologies, new products and trends.&nbsp;The fair, held from October 7th to 11th, takes place in the city of Cologne, Germany.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the event, in its stand measuring more than 830 square meters, ABIEC will promote the traditional Brazilian barbecue, with plans to serve around 900 kilos of Brazilian beef, in cuts such as picanha, filet mignon, sirloin, for tasting.&nbsp;The stand will be attended by 19 associated companies - Agra, Astra, Barra Mansa, Cooperfrigu, Estrela, Frigol, Frigon, Frigosul, Frisa, Iguatemi, JBS, Marfrig, Masterboi, Merc&uacute;rio, Minerva, Naturafrig, Plena, Prima Foods and Rio Maria.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The European Union is a market of great importance for Brazil and in 2022 exports totaled around 85 thousand tons, with revenue of US$661 million.&nbsp;From January to August this year, 51.8 thousand tons of beef were shipped, with revenues of US$374 million.&nbsp;"Europe is a long-time partner in Brazilian beef exports, a buyer of the most valued cuts, with specific requirements.&nbsp;We will take advantage of the opportunity at Anuga to meet our partners again and show what Brazil has done to guarantee the continuity of our exports there", says the president of ABIEC, Ant&ocirc;nio Jorge Camardelli.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the stand, visitors will be able to learn more about the quality and safety that make Brazilian beef appreciated by consumers in more than 150 countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Brazil is the second largest producer and the largest exporter of beef in the world.&nbsp;This position is the result of a series of conditions. An entrepreneurial spirit, research, technology, innovation and a conducive environment.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-05 00:10:33  2025-07-30 01:39:37  Details Edit Delete
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