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| 4880 | Global poultry prices up in July | According to FAO, global food commodity prices fell in July for the second consecutive month, except for meat and sugar. | <p>July was the second month in a row when global food prices declined, according to FAO's Food Price Index. Cereals, vegetable oils and dairy traded lower for the second consecutive month but meat prices didn't follow the trend.<br />The FAO Meat Price Index rose marginally from June, with quotations for poultry meat rising the most due to increased imports by East Asia and limited production expansions in some regions. Bovine meat prices also strengthened, buoyed by high imports from China and lower supplies from major producing regions. Meanwhile, pig meat prices fell, following a decline in imports by China. <br />This is the 10th month in a row when meat prices are rising and in some markets such as Argentina, Brazil or the US the impact was transmitted to the consumer, limiting sales of some products: poultry, beef, etc.<br />The FAO Food Price Index averaged 123.0 points in July 2021, 1.2 percent lower than the previous month although still 31.0 percent higher than its level in the same period of 2020. The index tracks changes in the international prices of the most globally traded food commodities. The July drop reflected declines in the quotations for most cereals and vegetable oils as well as dairy products.</p> <p>The FAO Cereal Price Index was 3.0 percent lower in July than in June, pushed down by a 6.0 percent month-on-month drop in international maize prices associated with better-than-earlier projected yields in Argentina and improved production prospects in the United States of America, even as crop conditions in Brazil remained a concern. Prices of other coarse grains such as barley and sorghum also dropped significantly, reflecting weaker import demand. However, wheat quotations edged 1.8 percent higher in July - reaching their highest level since mid-2014 - in part due to concerns over dry weather and crop conditions in North America. At the same time, international rice prices hit two-year lows, impacted by currency movements and a slow pace of sales caused by high freight costs and logistical hurdles.</p> <p>The FAO Dairy Price Index declined 2.8 percent from June, impacted by slower market activity in the Northern hemisphere due to ongoing summer holidays, with skim milk powder registering the largest drop, followed by butter, whole milk powder and cheese.</p> <p>The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index reached a five-month low, declining 1.4 percent from June, as lower prices for soy, rape and sunflower seed oils more than offset rising palm oil values. A lower biodiesel blending mandate in Argentina pressured soyoil prices lower, while those for rape and sunflower oils were influenced by prospective record supplies for the 2021/22 season.</p> <p>In contrast, the FAO Sugar Price Index increased by 1.7 percent in July, its fourth monthly increase. The rise was mostly related to firmer crude oil prices as well as uncertainties over the impact of recent frosts on yields in Brazil, the world's largest sugar exporter, while good production prospects in India prevented a larger jump.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-13 09:17:12 | 2025-08-11 00:11:06 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4881 | 7 years of moderate growth in the natural casings market | Between 2021 and 2028, experts are expecting a CAGR of 2.0% to add $350 million in market value. | <p>The Natural Sausage Casings Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.0% from 2021 to 2028 to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2028 from USD 2.44 billion in 2021. In terms of volume, the global natural sausage casings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2021 to 2028 to reach 36,213.3 million meters by 2028 from 32,867.5 million meters in 2021, according to Meticulous Research.</p> <p>Increasing urbanization, meat production, & meat consumption; consumer preference for natural casings over artificial casings; and the rising number of fast-food restaurant chains are the key factors driving the natural sausage casings market's growth. Moreover, growing demand from emerging economies—Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa are expected to create lucrative opportunities for players operating in this market. However, casings manufacturers’ shift from natural casings to artificial casings due to operational challenges and increasing consumers' interest in vegan products are expected to hinder the growth of this market.</p> <p><strong>COVID-19 impact</strong></p> <p>The natural sausage casings industry has been harshly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the developed regions, such as North America and Europe. According to Rabobank, as of April 2020, US meat production declined by 20% compared to the previous year. This decline in meat production is expected to increase meat product prices, thereby increasing natural sausage casing prices. The outbreaks also have impelled the closure of 17 meat processing facilities in the US Furthermore, the COVID-19 outbreak and negative associations with animal-based food have also hampered the demand for natural sausage casings in Europe. Numerous countries in the European region have witnessed the worst outcomes of COVID-19, especially in 2020. As a result, there is an increasing trend of veganism in Europe, which is expected to weaken the demand for natural sausage casings in Europe.</p> <p>The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions throughout the entire meat industry in developing regions, including Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Processed meat products face significantly reduced consumption, disrupted supply chains, and stringent trade regulations in these regions. As of July 2020, China’s National Health Commission issued coronavirus control guidelines for meat companies, including imported livestock and poultry products, that need to be virus-free before processing in Chinese plants. Also, the Chinese government aims to reduce both emissions and obesity levels by 2030. Customers in Asia and the Middle East tend to avoid short shelf life and non-essential products; there has been an increased emphasis on fresh produce like vegetables. These processed meat markets disrupt the demand for natural sausage casings in developing countries, thereby negatively impacting the global natural casings market.</p> <p><strong>Growth based on Fast Food industry<br /></strong></p> <p>Globalization and urbanization have impacted eating habits, changing the trend towards increasing processed ready-to-eat products. The consumption pattern changes due to busy lifestyles, increasing per capita income, and preference for convenience food products are leading to a growing trend of fast-food consumption.</p> <p>As demand for fast food increases, fast-food restaurant chains, and small eateries are also growing steadily across the globe. According to the International Franchise Association, globally, fast food generates revenue of over $570 billion. The United States has a major contribution to global fast-food revenue. Around 50 million people in the US depend upon fast food. The fast-food industry in the United States is worth ~$198.9 billion. By 2020, this figure is forecasted to exceed $223 billion. Thus, the growing fast-food industry and a rise in the number of fast-food restaurants & eateries that sell processed meat products, including sausages and hot dogs, drive the market for natural casings.</p> <p><strong>Mixed picture</strong></p> <p>Natural casings manufacturing involves several challenges, such as the difficulties in sourcing animal intestines, the volatility of raw material prices, and the long production time of natural casings. The cleansing requirement for animal intestines, the necessity of a cold storage environment, and high labor costs increase the overall operational cost.</p> <p>In contrast, collagen casings are more suited to automated production and cheaper to manufacture than natural casings. They also meet food hygiene and traceability requirements more easily and can be more readily produced to technical specifications ensuring consistency, reliability, and versatility. This is expected to shift the focus of casing manufacturers from natural to artificial casings.</p> <p><strong>Smoked sausages to dominate the market</strong></p> <p>Based on source, the natural sausage casings market is segmented into hog, beef, sheep, and other sources. The hog casings segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the overall natural sausage casings market in 2021. Hog casings are mostly made from the main intestine of the pig, measuring approx. 20 yards in length. This segment's leading position is mainly attributed to its competency to offer wider caliber, high resistance capacity than other natural sausages casing sources, and molding ability into a wide variety of shapes. These casings are mostly used in pork or beef sausages, butcher’s thick sausages, Cumberland sausage, boerewors, frankfurters, smoked sausage, liver sausage, pepperoni, and bratwurst. However, the sheep segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to its unique properties such as the highest quality, small diameter, thinner wall, and tenderness.<br />Based on application, the natural sausage casings market is segmented into fresh, pre-cooked, smoked, and cured sausages. The smoked sausages segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing demand for ready-to-go premium meat products, a greater variety of smoked products available in modern groceries, and increasing preference by craft food producers for smoking technology.<br />At the regional level, Europe is estimated to account for the largest share of the overall natural sausage casings market in 2021. The prominent position of Europe in the natural sausage casings market is primarily attributed to the presence of a large number of sausage manufacturers, changing food consumption patterns in favor of convenience food, and a surge in meat and sausage consumption. However, Asia-Pacific possesses lucrative growth potential for the natural casings market during the forecast period. This is mainly attributed to the rising number of fast-food restaurant chains, rising expenditure on sausage casings, growing westernization, growing population & urbanization. Most of the natural casings in this region will be driven by developing countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, and India, due to the increasing livestock production and processing and growing focus on processed meat products. The need for convenience is the major driver behind this region’s growing processed meat markets.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-13 10:17:28 | 2025-08-12 02:35:05 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4882 | Pork imports in South Korea are falling | A 6% drop in pork imports has been recorded in the first half of the year. | <p>South Korea's pork imports have fallen by 6% in the first half of the year, as demand in the domestic market is rattled by uncertainty. Pandemic is likely to be limiting foodservice demand, an important market for foreign pork and, for the first six months, there was a drop of 6% in pork imports, which totaled 224,000 tonnes. This was the lowest Jan-Jun import volume since 2014.<br />While still holding a market share of nearly 40%, imports from the US fell back by 17% to 87,100 tonnes. High prices for US pork, driven by strong domestic demand and tighter supplies, are a major contributing factor to this.<br />Germany had previously been a key supplier to South Korea, but was banned last year due to the presence of African Swine Fever within its borders. Other EU suppliers have increased volumes and compensate for this to some extent. Shipments from Spain were up by over 50% to 35,600 tonnes, volumes from the Netherlands (14,400 tonnes) and Austria (11,900 tonnes) more than doubled while supplies from Denmark more than trebled (14,300 tonnes). Altogether, shipments from the EU were down by 2% at 91,000 tonnes.<br />Progress in combatting Covid-19 will be key for import demand going forward. South Korea has recently seen record high cases as it has had difficulty containing the more transmissible Delta variant. It is therefore uncertain how demand will play out for the rest of the year. Nonetheless, last month the USDA forecast an 8% rise in South Korean pork imports for 2021 overall, on the back of an expected 2% decline in domestic production. If realised, this could provide a welcome opportunity for EU pork exporters, and help mitigate some of the difficulties associated with declining Chinese demand. In June alone, imports were 11% higher than last year, at 38,500 tonnes.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-16 11:06:16 | 2025-08-11 05:47:53 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4885 | Poultry shortage in Thailand | Due to COVID-19 outbreaks in farms and processing units, exports to China have been impacted bu the effect is also felt in the domestic market. | <p>The high rate of COVID-19 infections in Thailand is taking a toll on the poultry industry, one of the most lucrative sectors in the country. At the end of July, 3,000 workers in a huge plant were found infected with the virus and the unit was quarantined. Also, other processing plants in the country have reduced their operations since mid-June to keep the workforce safe.<br />These created a shortage of poultry in the Thai market that spiked the prices by at least $500/ton, according to a source quoted by the Global Times newspaper. However, China, one of the largest export markets for Thai chicken meat, is increasing controls and restrictions applied for suppliers which are confronted with COVID-19 outbreaks.<br />"Due to the recent COVID-19 clusters in China the regulation department has tightened supervision and inspection on import meat and increased the level of disinfection processes. Many restaurants are unwilling to use imported chicken meat. We still have some inventory for the quarterly orders, however, there is no new source of supply," mentioned a Chinese trader.<br />According to the latest statistics of the Broiler Processing Exporters Association, China's imports of Thai chicken soared by 82% last year. Public data show that China's import volume has increased significantly every year since China resumed imports of frozen chicken meat from Thailand again in March 2018.</p> <p>In 2019, China imported 65,420 tonnes of chicken products from Thailand, with a value of more than 5.6 billion THB ($170 million), an increase of 252% year-on-year from 2018. At present, China has become the second-largest export market of Thai frozen chicken products after Japan. Thailand is also the fourth largest import source of frozen chicken products in China, and the number of qualified Thai chicken importers to China has increased from to 43 from 7 in 2018.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-17 08:44:38 | 2025-08-12 00:02:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4888 | Korea lifts ban on Filipino chicken meat | Since March last year, chicken meat produced in the Philippines was prohibited in the South Korean market. | <p>Chicken meat exports from the Philippines to South Korea are now allowed, after one year and a half of prohibition, after the two parts agreed to resume exports. In March 2020, South Korea placed a ban on chicken meat and birds coming from the Philippines due to an H5 avian influenza outbreak that occurred in the country. In a memorandum to Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Agriculture Attache in Korea Maria Alilia Maghirang reported that the country obtained the final approval of the Korean government to lift the temporary prohibition of chicken meat and pet birds imports from the Philippines.<br />“We are pleased to inform the good Secretary that the Philippines can already export live birds (other than poultry) to South Korea. The PAO (Philippine Agriculture Office) Seoul closely coordinated with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) for the swift correspondence and timely submission of requirements to lift the temporary suspension,” Maghirang said.<br />Based on Korea’s import health requirement for chicken meat exported from the Philippines, chicken meat refers to chilled or frozen meat, bone, fat, skin and tendon that are derived from chicken, informs The Philstar newspaper.<br />Currently, the Philippines have increased poultry imports from the EU, the US and other countries to put stabilize prices in the domestic market. According to a USDA report, 330,000 tonnes of poultry are expected to enter the Filipino market this year. </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-18 02:51:21 | 2025-08-12 00:13:57 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4896 | Saudi gov takes a step back on frozen poultry imports issue | The requirement of 30 days shelf life for frozen poultry products has been suspended. | <p>Saudi Arabia authorities have decided to suspend the adoption of a measure that imposed a 30 days shelf life for frozen poultry. The decision will benefit large suppliers of poultry in the Kingdom such as Brazil. Since May, 11 Brazilian plants have been banned to export frozen poultry products to Saudi Arabia due to this issue.<br />"We managed to revert. This saved the product's permanence in the Saudi Arabian market. It is of paramount importance, a very strong achievement", commented Ali Saifi, CEO of Cdial Halal, for Globo Rural magazine.<br />In a statement released last week, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) informed that the decision of the Saudi government was taken after arguments by countries and market agents. He added that he had worked with the Brazilian government to provide the necessary information.</p> <p>“The acceptance of the decision re-establishes the processes of our negotiations with the fundamental Saudi Arabian market under the criteria that guide the international food trade”, evaluated the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin, in the note.<br />Saudi Arabia is the second main international destination for Brazilian chicken meat. But, in the halal segment, the country, the largest economy among those that make up the Arab League, is the main market for the product.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-20 04:39:18 | 2025-08-11 19:46:16 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4898 | Canadian beef gets a larger market share in the US | Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Domestic and export demand pulls beef into the US | <p>Canadian beef imports hit a high this spring in the US, with April 2021 being the largest April in 10 years. The comparison to April 2020 is big, up 62%. Big volumes this spring are comparable to Canadian beef import volumes during the spring months in 2020, 2019 and 2010 (USDA; carcass weight basis). The beef demand pull in the US comes from both American consumers and from consumers in South Korea, China and Southeast Asia, who are drawing beef exports out of the US. <br />From January through April 2021, Canadian beef imports were up 3% in volume from 2019, reaching the highest year-to-date volume since 2007. While the biggest April 2021 export volumes went to South Korea (67 million pounds; 30,499 tonnes), big volumes are going to China as well. Over the last 20 years, the US has exported an average of 15 million pounds of beef to China annually. January to April 2021, the US exported nearly 10 times that much with 139 million pounds going to China (USDA; carcass weight basis).</p> <p><strong>Retail prices rise</strong></p> <p>Grocers seem comfortable that the US consumer is willing to pay more for beef this spring compared to other proteins. The all-fresh retail beef price increased 3.9% from April to May to US$6.73/lb (CDN$14.85/kg). This is the second-highest price on record since 2008, down just 4.4% from the May 2020 record price. <br />The price in May 2021 was 14% higher than May 2019, representing a significant increase from pre-pandemic pricing. The beef price increases compared to chicken and pork are large. The May 2021 retail chicken price was up 8.3% from May 2019, but the retail pork price was steady with May 2019 (0.2%).</p> <p><strong>Food service drives wholesale rally</strong></p> <p>The return of foodservice in the US is helping to drive the wholesale beef rally this spring. Compared with March 2019, March 2021 major chain restaurant transactions were down 6% and quick service restaurant chain transactions were down 5% and very close to pre-pandemic levels. In the US, transactions have steadily improved month-over-month since restaurants were shut and then reopened last year. <br />The US Choice cut-out was US$317.59/cwt (CDN$384.97/cwt) in May 2021, with the Select cut-out at US$296.31/cwt (CDN$359.19/cwt). Both Choice (-24.4%) and Select (-25.8% values were 25% lower than May 2020. Excluding May 2020, the Choice cut-out was at its highest price in five years and the Select cut-out was at its highest value on record (since 2004). <br />There is competition in the market that is driving up the cut-out price with the Choice rib primal being in the driver’s seat. The Choice rib was the only primal to rally higher this May versus last. The Choice rib primal moved up to US$545.83/cwt (CDN$661.77/ cwt) as of June 11, 2021 to a new record high (since 2004). There were sincere efforts amongst the remaining primals to meet last year’s price heights, but values were headed down in the second week of June before that could happen. The Choice brisket made a welcome return this April when it finally pushed past 2019 values. <br />At US$296.53/cwt (CDN$359.52/cwt) in May 2021, it seems the brisket had peaked at the second-highest price on record.</p> <p><strong>Canada and Mexico backfill US market</strong></p> <p>Total US beef imports in April 2021 were up 1.5% from April 2020. Imports from Australia were down 37% from April 2020 and down 43% (12,246 tonnes) from the five-year average for April. <br />Canada and Brazil have stepped in to offset the decline. Beef imports in April 2021 were up from Canada (+62%) and Brazil (+130%), but down from New Zealand (-26%), Argentina (-23%) and Mexico (-3.0%), compared with April 2020. The protein pulls from African swine fever and the US Phase One Trade Deal with China are gathering strength over North American beef trade flows. Total US beef exports in April 2021 were up 22% from April 2020, with Canada and Mexico adding product to backfill the US market.</p> <p>(Aricle by Robyn Paddison)</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-23 06:30:28 | 2025-08-10 23:52:19 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4899 | Meat consumption drops in Australia | Only 20% of the Australians are putting meat on the table on a daily basis. | <p>Meat consumption in Australia is falling abruptly, according to the latest surveys and studies. Between 2018-2019, Australians have consumed 105.2 kg per person, while over the following 12 months consumption has dropped to 99.5 kilos.<br />Nowadays, 20% of Australians are eating meat on a daily basis, according to the latest survey conducted by consumer intelligence platform Toluna. The research, which surveyed 1026 Australians between 27-30 July 2021, showed that health concerns were the driving factor for a number of dietary decisions, and changing the way consumers shop.</p> <p>Of the respondents who ate meat, a quarter (25%) had made efforts to reduce their meat consumption, with a further 19% planning to reduce their meat consumption in the future.<br />Almost half (42%) of the meat-eaters surveyed aim to have 1-2 meat-free days per week, 24% go meat-free 3-4 days a week, while 7% choose not to consume meat 5-6 days per week. Only 20% of respondents eat meat every day, with 6% never eating it at all.</p> <p>Health concerns were the biggest driver for reducing meat consumption (65%), with the high cost of meat (40%) and environmental reasons (30%) listed as other deciding factors. Only 12% of those who have reduced, or plan to reduce, meat conception have made this decision due to moral reasons.</p> <p>The majority of shoppers (66%) purchase their meat from major supermarkets, with 20% buying from butchers. A small number (8%) buy their meat from small, independent retailers, with only 2% purchasing their meat products from farmer’s markets.</p> <p>A quarter (25%) of respondents said they had tried plant-based meat alternatives, with the majority of those (66%) stating they will continue to buy them in the future and believe plant-based meats are a healthy alternative (70%).</p> <p>Other reasons respondents enjoy plant-based meat alternatives is because they believe they’re better for the environment (54%), are more ethical (44%), and provide a vegetable boost (44%); while 20% can’t tell the difference between meat-alternatives and real meat. <br /> For those who wouldn’t eat meat alternatives again, it was largely because they thought the plant-based alternatives didn’t have an appealing taste (52%), were too bland (43%), too expensive (39%) or too rubbery (29%).</p> <p>Their families disliking plant-based meat alternatives (17%) and the food formats not being workable into meal plans (16%) were also reasons for not wanting to try these products in future, shows the survey.<br />"Our research shows that health concerns are weighing heavily on Australians, with health being the number one driving factor for the majority of our dietary decisions, which ultimately drive our purchasing decisions. Even though a very small number of Australians are currently following a vegan diet, a surprisingly large number are actively reducing their meat intake, and are looking to eat plant-based meat alternatives instead.<br />Australian consumers are wanting to improve their eating habits and are actively seeking out healthy food and drink alternatives across a range of categories. Retailers and brands can capitalise on this trend by ensuring they clearly communicate to consumers the health benefits of their products," commented Sej Patel, country director, Toluna, Australia & New Zealand, quoted by Bandt magazine.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-23 07:33:13 | 2025-08-11 18:08:38 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4903 | The Chinese poultry market to expand next year | Production and export are also set for growth, as large producers are expected to cover most of the domestic demand and in neighboring countries. | <p>Currently, the demand in the Chinese poultry market is falling, as consumers are encouraged to consume more pork due to a decline in pig meat prices seen in the first 7 months of this year. However, the poultry sector in China is expected to make a come back in 2022, with a 2% increase in production, according to a USDA report.<br />After an expected decline in 2021, chicken meat production is forecast to rebound by 2% to 14.3 million tonnes in 2022 as large white feather (“broiler”) producers will utilize expanded production capacity from new facilities. In the next few years, large broiler producers are expected to drive chicken meat production gains. The market share and production of yellow-feather chicken is forecast to decline due to changing consumer habits and restrictions on live bird sales says the forecast.<br />in 2022, consumers are anticipated to bolster purchases of pre-packaged, half-cooked and fully cooked products made with broiler meat. Chicken meat consumption will be driven by growth in quick-service restaurants and convenience stores across China, increased use of chicken meat by institutions, and the consumer's perceptions that chicken is healthier. <br />Also, next year total imports of chicken meat (excluding paws) are forecast to increase by 3% to 930,000 tonnes. Chinese exports of chicken meat are forecast to grow to 440,000 tonnes as demand in major export markets is anticipated to recover from COVID-19 disruptions. In 2022, China’s imports of chicken paws (feet) are forecast to reach 800,000 tonnes. Fueled by the signing of the US-China Economic and Trade Agreement, in the first half of 2021, US chicken paws exports to China exceeded 100,000 tonnes, a nearly 200% increase from the same period last year.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-25 10:42:32 | 2025-08-11 20:19:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4908 | Japan increased beef imports from Canada | <p>(Author: Ichiro Kiyotomi)</p> <p>Japan increased beef imports from Canada this spring due to increased demand in retail and expectations that American beef imports would be curbed.<br />Japanese beef consumption remains relatively steady compared to last year’s levels, with foodservice sales anticipated to remain weak for the first half of 2021. Japan’s total beef import volumes in March were 54,200 tonnes, down 4% year-over-year. Imports from Canada reached 5,600 tonnes, an increase of 59 % year-over-year and up 48% from the previous month.</p> <p>Retail beef sales remain stable</p> <p>The Japan Supermarket Association announced that sales of meat and poultry products in April were down 9.9% from a year earlier but up 8.4% compared with the same period in 2019 (pre-COVID). Sales of beef products were relatively stable compared to pork and poultry products. Some distributors and wholesalers passed on the price-hike of short plate to retailers but other beef cut prices were steady in the last month and no beef items were identified in short supply.</p> <p>Foodservice sector still recovering</p> <p>The Japan Foodservice Association announced that restaurant sales in April were up 36.7% from a year earlier but down 19.5% compared with the same period in 2019 (pre-COVID). Takeout and delivery orders continued to partially make up for lost dine-in sales. Western quick-service restaurants (burgers and pizza) grew.</p> <p><strong>Beef sales up overall</strong></p> <p>According to the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation, the imported beef inventory at the end of March was estimated to have decreased by 9.6% from a year earlier. Total beef sales volumes (domestic and imported beef) in March are estimated to have increased by 19.6%. Wholesale prices of North American short plate, which is a leading Canadian beef export item to Japan, doubled compared with the same period last year due to an increase in demand from other Asian markets.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-26 10:22:43 | 2025-08-12 00:00:23 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4909 | China to remain dependent on meat imports | In 2022, China's pig production is expected to decline by 5% favoring imports from overseas. | <p>China's pork imports are to rebound next year, as the country's pig inventory is expected to decline by 5% due to ASF outbreaks reported this year and massive slaughtering. The forecast released by USDA says that restocking has been delayed as low prices in the Chinese market have reduced margins for farmers.<br />"In 2022, China's hog production is forecast to decline by 5%. Low prices and disease outbreaks in 2021 led to significant slaughter and delayed restocking. Pork production in 2022 will decline by 14% as fewer hogs come to market and government policies designed to limit price fluctuations inadvertently undermine expansion. Pork imports will rise to 5.1 million tonnes as consumer demand for pork exceeds domestic production. Cattle and beef production will grow slowly in 2022. High beef prices will encourage investments by large producers. However, small producers with poor herd genetics and space constraints will continue to dominate production. Cattle imports will be stable at 350,000 head. Beef imports will grow to reach 3.3 million tonnes, but at a slower rate, as high beef prices are balanced by more diverse beef suppliers entering the market," reveal the report.<br />Since the beginning of the year, pig prices in China have dropped by 70% reducing the need for imports. In July, China's pork imports have declined by almost 15% compared with the same month a year ago. Official data released by the Chinese Ministry of agriculture says pig inventory is now at the pre-ASF level. However, the disease continues to impact the sector, with new strains appeared in some provinces, as unapproved vaccines were illegally used in some farms.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-27 09:08:35 | 2025-08-11 19:14:38 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4917 | US triples frozen beef exports to China against Australia | In July, shipments from both countries reached $107 million (US) vs $35 million (AU). | <p>US frozen beef is taking a large share of the Chinese market, benefiting from tensions between Canberra and Beijing. Aussie frozen beef exports to China have fallen constantly since April this year, according to a report presented by the South China Morning Post newspaper.<br />In May, the US shipped $90 million of frozen beef to China, compared to Australia's $47 million, the Morning Post reported. By July, US exports hit $107 million, while Australia's shipments fell to $35 million.<br />Trade data show the values of US frozen beef exports to China between April and July this year were from 8 to 18 times higher than their corresponding months last year. Overall, first-half US beef exports to China increased more than 1,000% from a year ago in both volume (81,001 tonnes) and value ($622.5 million), thanks to improved market access that took effect in March 2020 under the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-31 11:14:45 | 2025-08-11 10:15:15 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4921 | Singapore move good news for Canadian beef | In late August, Singapore became the first country to drop its import restrictions on Canadian beef since the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recognized Canada as a?BSE?negligible risk country in May. | <p>While it took almost three months, Canada has finally seen its BSE negligible risk status yield a market access gain and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is hoping it will lead to more breakthroughs.<br />In late August, Singapore became the first country to drop its import restrictions on Canadian beef since the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recognized Canada as a?BSE?negligible risk country in May almost 18 years from the discovery of the first case was found in an Alberta cow.<br />Singapore now accepts all Canadian beef, including beef offal, with no age restrictions.?“While Singapore is not currently a large market for Canadian beef, CCA is pleased with the market access progress as diverse market access leads to trade resiliency and the highest overall value for Canadian farmers and ranchers,” said CCA President Bob Lowe. “We are encouraged by Singapore’s change and hope others will follow soon.”<br />Until the change, Singapore had accepted only Canadian boneless beef and bone-in beef from animals under 30 months of age. It will now accept expanded types of beef and beef products. Canadian beef exports to Singapore peaked in 2014 and slipped to nearly negligible in 2019 and no trade?was reported in 2020 or the first half of 2021.<br />While most of Canada’s trading partners had already approved all Canadian beef based on Canada’s previous OIE BSE controlled risk status, several key trading partners?such as?China, Taiwan?and?South Korea?have?yet to?approve?all Canadian beef, the CCA said. It is working with the federal government to have?all remaining BSE restrictions on Canadian beef exports removed.?Additionally, CCA is working to align?the removal of Specified Risk Material (SRM) Removal with the U.S.<br />Last year, Canada exported 425,109 tonnes of beef to 53 countries, valued at $3.3 billion. Lowe said the change in risk status “will help facilitate expanded access to foreign markets for various beef products currently limited by BSE era restrictions. The control of BSE across the globe is a remarkable achievement for the membership of the OIE.”</p> <p>(Article by Alex Binkley)</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-02 07:37:57 | 2025-08-11 19:19:07 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4923 | COVID restrictions in Russia make prices jump | Many Russians have reserved their holidays in the country and consumption has increased. | <p>Pork consumption has increased in Russia as COVID restrictions have forced many Russians to organize their holidays domestically. Combine with this year's ASF outbreaks, increased demand for pork has lifted prices in the Russian market. According to a Geness Inc market report, live pigs are worth 138.2 Roubles ($1.88) per kg (VAT included), while average prices of different cuts are as follows:</p> <p> </p> <table width="426"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="216"> <p><strong>Pork Cut </strong></p> </td> <td width="102"> <p><strong>Roubles/kg</strong></p> </td> <td width="108"> <p><strong>US Dollar/kg</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Neck (fresh)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>481</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>6.56</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Loin (fresh)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>403</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>5.50</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Ham (fresh)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>282</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>3.85</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Shoulder (fresh)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>364</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>4.97</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Pork Mince (18% fat)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>477</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>6.51</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Diced Pork</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>425</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>5.80</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Fresh Sausage (+20% fat)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>402</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>5.48</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Flavoured Sausage (+20% fat)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>437</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>5.96</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Streaky Bacon (belly)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>519</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>7.08</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Pork Ribs (on bone)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>426</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>5.81</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="216"> <p>Hot Dogs (pink stuff)</p> </td> <td width="102"> <p>449</p> </td> <td width="108"> <p>6.13</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><br />Of course, prices are more expensive in large urban areas such as Moscow or Sankt Petersburg but a certain rise in prices has been seen across the country. There are several reasons for this, says Simon Grey, General Manager Russia, CIS and Europe. "There are several reasons for the recent increase in price:<br /> Covid restrictions mean more Russians taking holidays in Russia.<br /> A short-term shortage on market due to ASF breaks earlier in the year.<br /> A new large-scale slaughter plant.<br /> A relatively small part of the supply chain available on the open market (many producers fully integrated with production, slaughter and processing).<br />One ongoing discussion I have with Russian producers is the possibility to get a higher price for better-tasting pork. The consensus is always the market is ready for this".</p> <p>In his opinion, current trends in consumption are very interesting. "First observation is that there are significant differences in values of different parts of the pig. For fresh option, neck, which is a fatter part of the pig, is the most expensive. This means that people will (and do) pay more for tastier cuts of pork.<br />The second and quite surprising observation is that ham, a very lean part of the pig and therefore a part that can be dry and tasteless, has by far the lowest value. I have recently heard of companies using Pietrain in Russia (or synthetic Pietrain type pigs with large hams). Why would anyone want to use a Pietrain type pig with a large ham in Russia, and produce a pig with more of the lowest value pork? If we could breed pigs with no back legs at all it would be better!!</p> <p>The third observation is that in this simply survey the most expensive cut is belly when cured for bacon. Russians today are not big bacon eaters. In North America, the reason for the belly being an expensive primal is due to its use for bacon. Crispy fried bacon is well recognized in many parts of the world as the tastiest of all meats (people like the taste). A big opportunity maybe?<br />The last observation is that the processed products have good retail value. All of these products can be made from the very low-value ham, but need a significant amount of added fat!" he added. </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-02 09:20:12 | 2025-08-10 18:40:40 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4924 | US food industry asked to comment on lab meat labeling | Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments and information regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals under FSIS jurisdiction was launched this week. | <p>The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published today an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments and information regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals under FSIS jurisdiction. FSIS will use these comments to inform future regulatory requirements for the labeling of such food products.</p> <p>“This ANPR is an important step forward in ensuring the appropriate labeling of meat and poultry products made using animal cell culture technology,” said USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin. “We want to hear from stakeholders and will consider their comments as we work on a proposed regulation for labeling these products.”</p> <p>On March 7, 2019, USDA and FDA announced a formal agreement to jointly oversee the production of human food products made using animal cell culture technology and derived from the cells of livestock and poultry to ensure that such products brought to market are safe, unadulterated and truthfully labeled. Under the agreement, FDA will oversee cell collection, growth, and differentiation of cells. FDA will transfer oversight at the cell harvest stage to FSIS. FSIS will then oversee the cell harvest, processing, packaging, and labeling of products. FDA and FSIS also agreed to develop joint principles for the labeling of products made using cell culture technology under their respective labeling jurisdictions. Seafood, other than Siluriformes fish, falls under FDA’s jurisdiction, whereas meat, including Siluriformes fish, and poultry are under FSIS’ jurisdiction.</p> <p>Other than new labeling regulations concerning this product, FSIS does not intend to issue any other new food safety regulations for the cell-cultured food products under its jurisdiction. Current FSIS regulations requiring sanitation and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems are immediately applicable and sufficient to ensure the safety of products cultured from the cells of livestock and poultry.</p> <p>FSIS already has received thousands of comments on the topic, in response to a 2018 joint public meeting with FDA and regarding two petitions for rulemaking (from the United States Cattlemen’s Association and Harvard Law School Animal Law and Policy Clinic). The agency, however, needs specific types of comments and information that will inform the process of developing labeling regulations for meat and poultry products made using animal cell culture technology.</p> <p>The ANPR is requesting comment on specific topics to be considered during rulemaking related to statutory and regulatory requirements for the labeling of these meat and poultry products: consumer expectations about the labeling of these products, especially in light of the nutritional composition and organoleptic qualities (taste, color, odor, or texture) of the products; names for these products that would be neither false nor misleading; economic data; and any consumer research related to labeling nomenclature for products made using animal cell culture technology.</p> <p>The ANPR also discusses how FSIS will generally evaluate labels for these products if they are submitted before the agency completes rulemaking. There is a 60-day period for comment on the ANPR.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-03 06:06:08 | 2025-08-11 15:00:40 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4927 | One Spanish meat product is making waves in the UK market | 2021 brings market share increase for quality approved Spanish chorizo. | <p>The British market continues to be the main destination for quality-approved chorizo from the Consorcio del Chorizo Español (Spanish Chorizo Consortium), with 1.1 million kilos of Consorcio-labelled Chorizo exported to the UK in the first half of 2021. The Consorcio has now reached an excellent 22.12% market share in the UK, which means that one out of every five chorizos sold here is certified with the Consorcio del Chorizo Español seal.<br />The Consorcio del Chorizo Español is a voluntary association that groups companies in the Spanish meat sector, all experts in chorizo production and export, with the aim of producing and marketing authentic, high-quality Spanish chorizo. All companies associated with the consortium must comply with the quality regulations and certified procedures. <br />The British market alone receives more than 60% of all chorizo exported by the Consorcio, followed by France and Germany. The UK is among the export markets that have grown the most for the Consorcio this year, increasing by almost 5% in comparison to the same period in 2020.<br />Alejandro Álvarez-Canal from the Consorcio, comments on the UK’s demand for chorizo: “The most popular type of chorizo, both globally and in the UK, is chorizo sarta (also known as chorizo ring), with the sweet, non-spicy chorizo being in greater demand. This product makes up around 90% of the Consortium-labelled chorizo that is sold in the UK.”<br />The Consortium confirms there is still flexibility for Spanish exporters following Brexit, although the future is less certain: “Although the UK's new border controls and import requirements for phytosanitary and veterinary certification for animal products are currently on hold, we are still aware of these future measures. Such regulations implicate a higher cost and mean that more time must be spent on the products exported for the UK, and operators have already had to change their procedures which has in turn led to delays.”<br />Chorizos with the consortium seal are distinguished by their appearance, texture, aroma and taste, and their impeccable presentation. Chorizo that carries the Consorcio del Chorizo Español label is fully quality-assured and made in compliance with specific criteria in terms of traditional and authentic Spanish ingredients and production methods. <br />This year’s trade and consumer promotional campaign aims to position Spanish chorizo from the Consortium as a high-quality, authentic product in the UK market. Campaign activity has involved trade and consumer advertising in retailer magazines, national newspapers, and online consumer recipe website Great British Chefs. All promotions have encouraged the versatility of Spanish chorizo as a product beyond its use as tapas or served with fish.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-06 06:24:31 | 2025-08-11 23:52:43 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4929 | FAO Meat Price Index continues to rise | In August, the index was 22% above the level reported for the same month last year. | <p>Meat prices have continued their ascendant trajectory in August, according to the latest FAO global food commodity report. There were increases in the prices for poultry, beef and sheepmeat, while pork was falling.<br />The FAO Meat Price Index rose slightly in August and averaged 112.5 points, thus continuing the upward trend that has now been running for ten months in a row. Thus, in August, the index was 20.3 points (+ 22%) above the value registered in the same month last year.<br />The high level of purchases, mainly from China, and the limited supply of animals for slaughter in Oceania have led to an increase in international prices for sheep and beef.<br />As for poultry meat prices, they also rose, reflecting strong import demand in East Asia and the Middle East and limited production expansion in some of the major exporting countries as a result of high production costs. inputs and labor shortages.<br />By contrast, pork prices fell in August due to continued declines in purchases from China and weak domestic demand in Europe against a background of slightly increased supply of ready-for-slaughter pigs. <br />Overall, global food commodity prices rebounded rapidly in August after two consecutive months of decline, led by strong gains in the international price quotations for sugar, wheat and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today.</p> <p>The FAO Food Price Index averaged 127.4 points in August, up 3.1 percent from July and 32.9 percent from the same month in 2020. The index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly traded food commodities.</p> <p>The FAO Sugar Price Index rose 9.6 percent from July, pushed up by concerns over frost damage to crops in Brazil, the world's largest sugar exporter. The increase was mitigated by good production prospects in India and the European Union as well as by a decline in crude oil prices and a weakening of the Brazilian real.</p> <p>The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index increased by 6.7 percent in August, with international palm oil prices reverting to historic highs due to protracted concerns over below-potential production and resulting inventory drawdowns in Malaysia. Quotations for rapeseed oil and sunflower oil also rose.</p> <p>The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged 3.4 percent higher in August than July. World wheat prices jumped by 8.8 percent due to reduced harvest expectations in several major exporting countries. Maize prices, by contrast, declined 0.9 percent as improved production prospects in Argentina, the European Union and Ukraine moderated the lowered production forecasts in Brazil and the United States of America. International rice prices remained on a downward trajectory.</p> <p>The FAO Dairy Price Index was down marginally from July, as international quotations for milk powders declined amid a weak global import demand and seasonally rising export availabilities in Oceania, more than offsetting rising butter and cheese prices.<br />However, meat prices have been rising for 11 months now, despite COVID-19 restrictions imposed in several markets and disruptions appeared in the supply chain.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-06 07:39:46 | 2025-08-09 21:18:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4940 | US beef exports have jumped in July | Official dat6a shows a 45% from a year ago to $939.1 million, while volume was the third largest of the post-BSE era at 122,743 metric tons (mt), up 14% year-over-year. | <p>|US beef exports have performed perfectly this summer, with another new value record in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). July export value climbed 45% from a year ago to $939.1 million, while volume was the third largest of the post-BSE era at 122,743 metric tons (mt), up 14% year-over-year.</p> <p>July beef exports to the mainstay Asian markets of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were relatively steady with last year, but at significantly higher value. Export volume growth was driven by record-large shipments to China and a strong rebound in Western Hemisphere markets compared to year-ago totals. For January through July, U.S. beef exports increased 18% from a year ago to 822,830 mt, with value up 30% to $5.58 billion. Compared to the pace established in 2018, the record year for U.S. beef exports, shipments were up 6% in volume and 17% in value. <br />“Beef exports were really outstanding in July, especially with COVID-related challenges still impacting global foodservice as well as persistent obstacles in shipping and logistics. Retail demand continues to be tremendous, as evidenced by the new beef value record. On the pork side, the U.S. industry remained focused on market diversity even when China’s import volumes were absolutely off the charts. That philosophy is paying strong dividends now, with exports maintaining a record pace even as muscle cut exports to China trend significantly lower,"said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-09 11:37:11 | 2025-08-11 16:44:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4943 | No chance to rebound German pork exports | Talks with China on lifting its ban on German pork imports after the pig disease African swine fever (ASF) was found in Germany remain difficult, German junior agriculture minister. | <p> </p> <p>Germany is trying to resume pork exports since September last year when ASF was first discovered in wild boar population. Talks with Chinese officials are getting difficult since then. China and a series of other pork buyers banned imports of German pork in September 2020 after Germany's first ASF case.</p> <p>Germany is asking China to accept the "regionalization concept" which stops pork imports only from the region of a country where swine fever has been found instead of a blanket ban on sales from the whole country. Negotiations with China are continuing at the level of experts, Feiler told a press conference.</p> <p>"These negotiations are proving difficult," Feiler said. Other states seeking regionalization agreements with China had so far not been successful, he added.</p> <p>"It is important that we continue," he said. "But other countries have shown their readiness to accept the regionalization concept and we are continuing to work towards China also accepting this."<br />Germany has been successful in containing ASF in a small eastern region, Feiler added.</p> <p>Some 2,070 ASF cases have been confirmed in wild boar since the disease was confirmed in Germany a year ago in the eastern states of Brandenburg and Saxony along the Polish border. Wild boars wandering into Germany from Poland spread the disease, which is harmless to humans but fatal for pigs.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-10 09:55:07 | 2025-08-11 12:42:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4945 | President Biden prepares control measures on meat prices | The current administration blames a monopoly practiced by 4 large companies in the US market. | <p>Meat prices in the US may enter under tighter control measures dictated by Washington. According to the current administration, four companies control the market in a monopolistic way, which has led to an unjustified rise in prices that is hurting the consumer. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; and the deputy directors of the same body Sameera Fazili (section of Manufacturing, Innovation and National Competition) and Bharat Ramamurti, (section of Consumer Protection) have launched a manifesto in which they explained that four large companies control most of the market for three specific products: beef, pork and poultry. It is specifically about:</p> <p>- Cargill Meat Solutions, based in Minnesota.<br /> - Tyson Foods, based in Springdale, Arkansas.<br /> - JBS, based in Brazil.<br /> - National Beef Packing, controlled by Brazilian producer Marfrig Global Foods.</p> <p>According to Biden's advisers, during the pandemic, these four companies have increased prices, which has generated record profits. In fact, they say that meat, or more specifically the speculation that these companies have carried out with it, has been the source of half of the increase in the cost of the food shopping basket for Americans. <br />The solutions foreseen by Washington comprises:</p> <p>Strong measures to crack down on illegal pricing, enforce antitrust laws, and bring more transparency to the meat processing industry.<br /> The USDA is conducting an ongoing joint investigation with the Department of Justice into pricing in the chicken processing industry, which has already resulted in a $ 107 million guilty plea for Pilgrim's Pride.<br /> The USDA has also announced a stronger law enforcement policy so that meat processors cannot use their dominance of the market to abuse farmers and ranchers.<br />The USDA is creating more transparency, with new market reports on what meat processors pay.<br /> New rules designed to ensure that consumers get what they pay for when meat is labeled 'Product of the USA' will be put in place.<br />Provide relief to small businesses and workers affected by COVID and create a more competitive food supply chain.<br /> USDA will invest $ 1.4 billion in pandemic assistance to help small producers, processors, distributors, farmers markets, seafood processors, and farm and food workers affected by COVID-19.<br /> This aid includes 700 million to reach small operations that have not received resources in previous rounds of pandemic federal aid.<br /> USDA will also invest $ 500 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support new entrants in expanding local and regional meat and poultry processing capacity.<br /> USDA will provide grants, loans, and technical assistance to create new meat and poultry processing capacity that will compete with the majors, forcing them to lower prices and provide farmers and ranchers with access to better options and fairer prices in local and regional food systems.<br /> Anticipate shocks related to climate change by supporting farmers and ranchers from the effects of extreme weather.<br /> To respond to the drought affecting farmers and ranchers throughout the West and Midwest, USDA will expand its Farm-Raised Livestock, Bees, and Fish Emergency Assistance Program (ELAP) to include the cost of transporting feed. , providing much-needed relief to affected cattle. producers.<br /> Work with Congress to make livestock markets more transparent and fair.<br /> Meat processors have enormous power to set prices, which are often set in opaque contracts that lock in independent livestock producers at prices that are not the product of free and fair negotiation. The Administration will work on legislation that improves prices in the livestock markets and facilitates the real negotiation of prices between livestock producers and processors.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-09-13 06:59:39 | 2025-08-11 23:10:57 | Details Edit Delete |
