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| 6780 | Philippe Thomas COO of new Germany organisation at Vion | ince the beginning of October 2023, Philippe Thomas has been responsible for the newly created country unit Germany as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Vion Food Group. The biotechnology and bioindustry expert will use his extensive expertise and many years of experience within the new country organisation in Vion’s most important sales market, Germany. | <p><span lang="DE">Earlier this month, Vion appointed Philippe Thomas (43) as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Germany. As the company’s lead of Germany, he is responsible for and controls the local livestock purchasing, the plants (slaughtering, cutting, processing, packaging) and sales.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Philippe Thomas has been working for Vion since he started his career as Sales Manager Export at Vion Crailsheim more than twenty years ago. During this time, he held various senior management positions in Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy, among other countries, before being appointed COO Retail of Vion in November 2019. In this role, as a member of Vion’s Executive Committee, he was responsible for the Retail Business Unit in Germany and the Benelux countriesRonald Lotgerink, CEO of Vion: "His career in our company with most versatile, senior management functions makes Philippe Thomas an unparalleled internationally experienced market expert and an outstanding leader of our newly created country unit Germany".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Philippe Thomas: "I am proud of this position, which I see as an opportunity and a challenge. Above all, I firmly believe that together we will shape a sustainable future for the industry. To achieve this - in our most important home market Germany - creating a closer connection between farmers and customers is an outstanding task that I am very much looking forward to".</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Change that Matters for Food that Matters</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">In October 2022, Vion launched an internal transformation programme to adapt its own organisational structure and performance to the turbulent market developments. "Change that Matters" envisages a performance improvement of €150 million per year to be achieved by 2025, offsetting volume decline, margin pressure and inflation, and improving results. The goal is to accelerate the strategy implementation of sustainable, integrated supply chains and to be an industry leader in driving the industry transformation towards greater sustainability. Part of the programme includes restructuring the organisation into two country units for Germany and Benelux, establishing a "Science & Sustainability" function anchored in the Executive Committee, and introducing the Ingredients division as an independent business unit. The activities of the Food Service business unit will continue to be supervised in all countries by Simon Morris as COO.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Executive Committee of Vion consists of Ronald Lotgerink as CEO, Tjarda Klimp as Chief Financial Officer, Philippe Thomas as COO Germany, Leon Cuypers as COO Benelux, Simon Morris as COO Food Service (transnational), Freek van den Eijnden as CSSO Science and Sustainability and COO of the Ingredients business unit, Binne Visser as Chief Human Resources Officer and Mattijn Bak as Chief Transformation Officer.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-05 00:15:45 | 2025-08-01 22:35:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6781 | Welsh industry team seek red meat export boost at top global marketplace | Welsh red meat export experts will meet up with leading global food and drink companies as they seek to boost international sales from Wales at autumn’s must-attend industry event, Anuga 2023, in Cologne next week. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s industry-led specialist team will be aiming to help add to year-on-year export growth by linking up with prospective premium meat buyers from key locations across the world at the top trade show.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Anuga is an essential part of our overseas sales drive", said HCC’s Head of Strategic Marketing and Connections Laura Pickup. "We have a hectic timetable of meetings where, with representatives from the processing sector, we’ll be telling and retelling PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef’s taste and sustainability narrative to prospective and existing international customers".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Anuga 2023 is larger than ever before with 300,000 square metres of hall space containing ten trade shows under one huge exhibition. More than 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries are taking part in the event, which runs from 7 to 11 October.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This year, the Show’s main theme is food sustainability and that fits perfectly with our new marketing ethos which concentrates on the "Welsh Way" of red meat production and compares our sustainable production system with other less sustainable intensive farming processes", said Ms Pickup.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It’s our aim to reinforce and extend our growing number of existing trade agreements and we’ll work hard to unlock routes to new deals", she said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It’s a global stage and therefore fitting that Welsh Lamb, the world’s top premium red meat product, will be there on show, reflecting the hard work of our brilliant farmers", said Laura Pickup.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-06 00:05:30 | 2025-08-01 18:00:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6782 | TRANSAVIA reveals its success story, from grain to fork, at ANUGA 2023 | TRANSAVIA, the largest poultry industry producer in Romania, is preparing its exhibition booth to bring authentic, safe and high-quality products to this year's ANUGA, the most important international trade fair for the food and beverage industry. From 7-11 October 2023, TRANSAVIA products and success story can be discovered at stand E41 in hall 9. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">TRANSAVIA's participation to ANUGA 2023 is a very good tool for attracting new customers, developing personal relationships at professional level and identifying valuable opportunities. This event provides a good environment for developing new production directions as well as for initiating discussions that can later evolve into new export contracts.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Romania's largest poultry producer currently exports daily, with its products reaching consumers' tables in almost 30 countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Congo, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, the United Kingdom and Serbia. This success is due to the entire TRANSAVIA team, who, from the bean to the fork, make an important contribution to the safety and consistent high quality of the products offered. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our biggest asset is that we are 100% integrated, from grain to fork, always providing the highest quality, safest and tastiest chicken products. The experience of almost 20 years of exporting has had a positive impact on Romania's image as a chicken exporter, which is now appreciated worldwide. An enormous advantage we have is the seriousness with which we honor contracts and the openness we have to find optimal solutions", says Daniel Opriș, TRANSAVIA External Sales Director.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>International trends and opportunities for chicken meat exports</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As with anything done properly, it is necessary to understand what consumers expect from other countries, how the export business is done, what the partners' requirements are, what the strengths are, what needs to be improved in the offer.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In a fast-changing world, one where food manufacturers are in a constant battle for a bigger share of their category's shopping basket, we need to be highly informed, agile and forward-looking. Trends are changing at an unprecedented pace and our customers everywhere are increasingly demanding and informed. TRANSAVIA's participation at ANUGA 2023 ensures we are connected to the latest industry trends and gives us the opportunity to interact with leading industry partners and experts who can learn about our authentic, safe, highest quality products, our unique 100% integrated, grain-to-fork business model in the region, and our actions and ambitions in the sustainability sphere. We are counting on these aspects to expedite our distribution abroad and to increase our international market share in the future”, says Daniel Opriș, TRANSAVIA External Sales Director.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The main theme of this year's edition "Sustainable Growth - moving towards a more sustainable food future together with industry", aligns perfectly with TRANSAVIA's vision and efforts to constantly reduce its environmental footprint, thus contributing to a healthier environment for future generations. Through its sustainability strategy, from grain to fork, the respected family business acts responsibly and sustainably towards people, animals, communities and the environment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"At TRANSAVIA, we believe that economic development and sustainability go hand in hand. We are committed to both the safe production of the very highest quality chicken meat and to ethical and responsible business principles from grain to fork. In fact, we are pioneers in the industry, both by investing heavily in sustainable solutions, including green energy, and by the transparency we show, being the only producer in the sector to voluntarily publish <a href="https://www.transavia.ro/files/Raport_Sustenabilitate_Transavia_2021_EN.pdf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.transavia.ro/files/Raport_Sustenabilitate_Transavia_2021_EN.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1696620648196000&usg=AOvVaw03ipSPmKT02Z5oB1H_n7vH">Sustainability Reports</a> since 2019. We are proud to be the only Romanian company that has assumed the standards to be a co-signatory of the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Business and Marketing Practices in the Food Sector, thus assuming our commitment to contribute to a more sustainable food future", says Theodora Popa, Vice President TRANSAVIA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">From 7-11 October 2023, TRANSAVIA is showcasing its unique 100% vertically integrated business model, its success story, its commitment to sustainability and its authentic, safe and high-quality chicken products at stand E41 hall 9 at ANUGA Meat, Cologne, Germany. One of the world's largest trade fairs for the food and beverage industry brings to the fore the latest insights into pioneering developments in the meat and charcuterie industry.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-06 00:10:38 | 2025-08-02 02:12:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6783 | Ozana butcher-shop wins the second edition of Top Butcher Romania | Top Butcher Romania is the first competition that aims to select the best master butchers, bringing together teams of professionals from Romania and abroad who will go through several tests, judged by an international panel, in the fight for the great trophy of Top Butcher Romania. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The trophy for the second edition of Top Butcher Romania competition, organized during the biggest food exhibition in Romania – Bucharest Food Expo - was awarded to Ozana butcher-shop team.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The team led by Ionut Anghel, one of the owners of the business, managed to obtain the highest score from the jury members.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">After a tough judging, the second place went to the butchers from Carne si Sare, and the team of butchers from Meat & Bread ranked third.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Top Butcher Romania took place for three hours, and each competing team had at their disposal half a beef carcass, half a pork carcass, a whole lamb and five chicken carcasses, which they transformed into products with added value.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The butcher teams had to provide their own spices, marinades and garnishes in order to finish and present the products that should be designed to inspire and exceed the limits. The finished products were presented as if they could be sold in a retail setting.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Much more than a simple competition, Top Butcher Romania is about the art of learning, sharing and innovating through new meat processing techniques designed to contribute to the development of the local meat industry. The concept of Top Butcher Romania is intended to create an environment in which Romanian butchers try to surpass the current practice of the industry in its different production stages: general preparation, meat processing and creative use of beef, pork, sheep and poultry products. Through this competition, we are building a professional community that will generate business opportunities and support the general trade to benefit from an infusion of creativity and innovation", declares Eugen CAPRA, General Manager Top Butcher Romania.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-06 00:15:43 | 2025-08-01 14:17:36 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6784 | ABPA launched second phase of international animal protein sustainability campaign | The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), launched the international campaign Good Food – Sustainable Protein, the second phase of the campaign started in 2021 that highlights the attributes that differentiate the sustainability of poultry and pig farming in Brazil. The campaign was launched in the middle of Anuga – the largest food fair in the world. | <p><span lang="DE">The main highlight of the action was the launch of a portal focused on disseminating examples of sustainability initiatives promoted by agro-industries and the Brazilian productive sector. The website can be accessed at <a>www.proteinasustentável.com</a><wbr /> (Portuguese version) and <a href="http://www.braziliansustainableprotein.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.braziliansustainableprotein.com/&source=gmail&ust=1696919270249000&usg=AOvVaw3GMdih1JzENreCAVGr9m8O">www.<wbr />braziliansustainableprotein.<wbr />com</a> (in English).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Organized as a news website, the portal will make available several cases of agribusinesses in the poultry, pig, egg, genetics and duck sector in Brazil. The portal will be constantly updated, including information, articles, videos and other initiatives involving environmental preservation actions, economic and social development and company governance.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The launch of the campaign was marked by a video manifesto. The video presented characteristics that mark poultry and swine farming in Brazil. These are images captured directly in Brazilian production and in the national territory, showing points that define the sustainable profile of the country's animal protein chain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The campaign will continue with actions on social networks, disseminating information about the cases and highlights of the sustainability of the country's poultry and pig production chain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Brazilian animal protein production is a reference in innovation and adoption of technologies to gain efficiency and reduce inputs. But there is much more: there are several initiatives adopted across the country that we want to bring together and tell the world through this campaign”, highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-09 00:05:09 | 2025-08-01 19:28:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6785 | Westfleisch: From gourmet patties to animal health | Westfleisch, one of Europe's leading meat marketers, presents new products such as “Gourmet Patties” and “PURE Masterbeef” at Anuga, as well as solutions to currently prevailing topics such as quality, sustainability and animal welfare . “We use the world’s leading trade fair for the food industry to further promote important topics with our various target groups,” explains Hubert Kelliger, Group Sales Manager at Westfleisch SCE. | <p><span lang="DE">In Cologne, Westfleisch - as a cooperative with 4,900 agricultural members and a crucial intermediary between agriculture and trade – provides information about, among other things, its animal welfare programs such as "More Animal Welfare - Together for the Future", "BauernLiebe" and "Strohwohl". "All programs help make animal welfare levels and different qualities visible to consumers and create additional added value for our farmers", explains Kelliger. When it comes to animal welfare, Westfleisch is considered a pioneer in Germany. Around 80 percent of the supplying farmers already keep their pigs according to the higher husbandry methods 2, 3 and 4 and thus well above the legal minimum conditions - the average across Germany is lower.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The cooperative also reports on the Westfleisch "animal health" offensive at Anuga. The aim is to provide agricultural businesses with better preventive advice, awareness and even greater support in the future. The focus is, for example, on binding guidelines for cooperation between farm veterinarians and farmers, closer communication with official veterinarians, finer data analysis based on aspects relevant to animal welfare, and stricter measures and consequences. "The offensive has been received very favorably by scientists, veterinarians, industry experts and politicians", reports Kelliger. "It is already being discussed as an industry solution".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">WestfalenLand is one of the leading German manufacturers of self-service fresh meat and fresh convenience. At Anuga, the Westfleisch subsidiary is presenting its own brand for the first time, "PURE Masterbeef". The specialists at WestfalenLand refine high-quality meat products from beef - especially from heifers - in a unique dry-aged process. The steak meat specialties mature for around 360 hours in the specially developed "PUREAGING" process. Thanks to the addition of the finest Himalayan salt, a particularly high-quality product is created. "WestfalenLand’s master butchers provide the necessary specialist knowledge and accompany every step of the entire production process", says Kelliger.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">WestfalenLand places another quality focus on environmentally friendly packaging. After all, everyone is talking about reducing the use of plastics in packaging. However, high-quality products in particular place immensely high demands on hygiene, product protection, handling and attractive presentation, meaning that completely eliminating the use of plastic is not yet possible.<br /><br />However, with the new FlatBoard packaging, WestfalenLand is able to save around 60 percent of plastic per item. At the same time, it impresses with an improved appearance, optimized product presentation and a larger communication area. The perfectly cut piece of meat is placed on a flat product carrier made of virgin fiber cardboard and covered with a skin film.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Gustoland is the sausage and convenience specialist within the Westfleisch Group. At Anuga, Westfleisch SCE presents to trade fair visitors not only a variety of sausage specialties - from salami variations to smoked sausage - but also a wide range of gently pre-cooked meat products. "These are enjoying increasing popularity among consumers", says Markus Frehe, sales manager at Gustoland GmbH. Accordingly, slow-cooked products are now an integral part of the diverse range. These also include specialties such as spare ribs in various seasonings, pulled beef, pulled pork and pulled chicken or beef brisket.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Of course, the traditional classics are not missing either. These include pork knuckle, sauerbraten or veal slices. And in addition to the classic pork meatballs in various sizes, Gustoland is also presenting hybrid mini nuggets made from a mixture of poultry meat and vegetables at Anuga.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Finally, IceHouse is also represented at Westfleisch's Anuga stand. In Cologne, WestfalenLand's frozen food subsidiary is presenting, among other things, various gourmet patties for the still booming burger market. "Our juicy burger patties are now available in a practical pack of two in various variants such as German Simmental beef or as cheese patties with cheddar filling", says Frank Reisewitz, sales manager<br />at IceHouse Convenience GmbH. The homemade-style beef patties are also an absolute success. To make the patties, IceHouse only uses high-quality beef that is seasoned only with salt and pepper.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-09 00:10:12 | 2025-08-02 00:17:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6786 | USMEF: Record value for Mexico fuels August pork exports | August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year, led by another tremendous performance in Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. Beef exports were well below the large totals posted in August 2022 but showed improvement over July results. | <p>August pork exports totaled 226,519 metric tons (mt), steady with last year, while export value fell 1.5% to $649.5 million. Through the first eight months of 2023, pork exports were 11% above last year’s pace at 1.91 million mt, valued at $5.32 billion (up 9%).</p> <p>"I cannot say enough about Mexico’s remarkable demand for U.S. pork and the critical revenue these exports drive for the U.S. industry", said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "But the story of this year’s export growth extends well beyond Mexico, as demand is climbing in other Western Hemisphere destinations and the U.S. industry is also achieving gains in several Asia-Pacific markets", </p> <p>Pork exports to Mexico continued to drive toward a new annual record in August. Volume increased 12.5% year-over-year to 91,297 mt, while export value was up 9% to a record-high $211.7 million. Through August, exports to Mexico topped last year’s record pace by 14%, reaching 705,312 mt, while export value climbed 18% to $1.47 billion. This includes a sharp increase in pork variety meat exports, which soared by 45% in volume (104,580 mt) and 43% in value ($189.6 million).</p> <p>Demand for U.S. pork also trended higher in the Dominican Republic, where August exports increased 26% from a year ago to 6,215 mt, valued at $17.9 million (up 28%). Through August, exports to the DR are on a record pace at 66,733 mt, up 26% from a year ago, valued at $181.3 million (up 34%). U.S. pork faces increasing competition in the DR from the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union and a few pork establishments in Brazil. However, the U.S. holds the advantage of zero-duty access through CAFTA-DR and remains the market’s dominant supplier with 94% market share. </p> <p>August pork exports to Central America increased 16.5% from a year ago to 8,726 mt, while value climbed 23% to $26 million. Through August, exports to the region increased 7% year-over-year to 79,554 mt, valued at $229.2 million (up 13%). Export growth was led by Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Shipments to leading market Honduras increased only slightly in volume (30,342 mt, up 1%) but posted a 17% increase in value ($76.5 million). </p> <p>Other January-August results for U.S. pork exports include: </p> <ul> <li>Pork exports to Japan trended higher in August, increasing 5% from a year ago to 28,418 mt. Export value was up 11% to $119.2 million. January-August exports still trailed last year’s pace by 2% in volume (241,044 mt) and 4% in value ($975.4 million). </li> <li>Taiwan’s demand for U.S. pork has rebounded dramatically in 2023, following two years in which the U.S. was nearly absent from the market. August exports were 1,371 mt, lower than in recent months but still more than double the minimal year-ago volume. Export value was $4.1 million, up 293% from a year ago. Through August, pork exports to Taiwan soared 429% to 14,039 mt, valued at $45.4 million (up 575%). In just eight months, exports have already exceeded the combined, full-year totals from 2021 and 2022, and are on track to end the year close to 2020 volume. </li> <li>U.S. pork has also made an impressive rebound in Oceania, with export volume posting strong growth to Australia and more than doubling to New Zealand. Through August, exports to the region increased 83% year-over-year to 52,132 mt, valued at $182.7 million (up 70%). U.S. share of Australia’s imports rebounded from 19% to 39%, and in New Zealand from 8% to 16.5%, as these countries’ buyers shifted away from the EU and back to U.S. pork. </li> <li>Pork exports to South Korea took a step back in August but January-August exports were still 4% above last year’s pace at 125,205 mt, while export value fell 4% to $408 million. U.S. pork has regained market share in Korea this year (moving from 27% to 32%) relative to European pork (dropping from 55% to 44%). But the U.S. faces heightened competition from Canadian (10% to 13% market share), Brazilian (1% to 1.5%) and Mexican (1% to 2%) pork, which have benefited from temporary duty-free quotas. U.S. pork enjoys duty-free access under the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. </li> <li>Despite trending lower in August, pork exports to China/Hong Kong remained 9% above last year’s pace at 353,240 mt, valued at $900.5 million (up 6%). This region is the dominant destination for U.S. pork variety meat, but the decline in August demand was partially offset by larger variety meat exports to Mexico, the Philippines, Canada and the Caribbean. </li> <li>August pork export value equated to $58.39 per head slaughtered, down 3% from a year ago. The January-August average was $63.32 per head, up 7%. Exports accounted for 27.4% of total August pork production, up slightly from a year ago, while the ratio of muscle cuts exported increased about one percentage point to 23.4%. For January through August, exports accounted for 29.6% of total production and 25.3% for muscle cuts, up significantly from the respective 2022 ratios of 26.9% and 23.5%.</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-09 00:15:06 | 2025-08-02 02:01:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6790 | Spanish White Pork Sector: Partnerships for the Goals | From the Spanish Interprofessional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC) in order to achieve the objectives of the SDG we find essential to collaborate through alliances with other organizations or companies in line with SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals”. | <p>Continuing with INTERPORC's policy of being increasingly present in international forums (which includes the organization of two Independent Dialogues for the UN Food Systems Summit), its presence at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) was carried out by signing the AmbicionCOP platform&#39;s Manifesto where governments, companies and the entire society are requested to face greater mobilization and climate action in order to achieve a carbon-neutral economy as soon as possible, appealing to co-responsibility.\</p> <p>In the case of the Food Innovation and Sustainability Group (GIS), this work forum aims to become a reference in this matter in Spain with the fundamental objective of supporting those companies or institutions that are committed to applied innovation in the agri-food sector and above all to transfer it to society. INTERPORC has collaborated through the publication of the “Practical Guide for Compliance with the SDGs in Food SMEs”.</p> <p>INTERPORC is a member of the European Rural Pact whose objective is to provide a common framework to cooperate and participate at community, national, regional and local levels to make rural areas of the EU stronger, connected, resilient and more prosperous spaces. This membership implies support for the 10 objectives identified by the European Commission as relevant for the future of rural areas.</p> <p>As a member of the Spanish UN Global Compact, INTERPORC has participated in awareness-raising, dissemination and training tasks, and more specifically those related to the Agri-Food Working Group. Within this group, thanks to the AlimentaODS project, the aim is to generate awareness and commitment in the Spanish agribusiness sector about the need to promote sustainable food systems to advance the SDGs, to guarantee the right to food, and to reinforce the commitment of companies.</p> <p>All these actions demonstrate that only through the promotion of alliances in the public, public-private and civil society spheres, it is possible to jointly contribute to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-09 08:11:15 | 2025-08-02 02:39:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6787 | Brazil: Chicken meat exports remain up 6.5 percent in 2023 | Surveys by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) show that Brazilian exports of chicken meat (considering all products, including fresh and processed) totaled 3.905 million tons between January and September this year. The number exceeds the total shipped in the same period last year by 6.5%, with 3.666 million tons. | <p>In revenue, the increase reached 2.8%, with US$7.578 billion in the first nine months of 2023, against US$7.373 billion in the same period of 2022.</p> <p>Considering only the month of September, shipments of chicken meat reached 397.1 thousand tons, a volume 0.7% lower than that recorded in the same period last year, with 400 thousand tons shipped. Total revenue recorded in September this year reached US$719.3 million, 13.3% lower than that achieved in the ninth month of 2022, with US$830.1 million.</p> <p>"Maintaining current levels, driven by sales to the various destinations of the Brazilian product, exports in 2023 are expected to surpass the 5 million ton mark", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</p> <p>Among the main export destinations in September, China stands out, which remains in the lead, with 57.1 thousand tons, a volume 41.6% higher than that recorded in the same month of 2022. Sales to the United Arab Emirates were also highlighted, with 35.2 thousand tons (+19.8%), South Africa, with 20.6 thousand tons (+9.5%), South Korea, with 19.4 thousand tons (+30.7%) and Mexico, with 15.2 thousand tons (+38.5%). </p> <p>In the survey by state, Paraná remains the main exporter of chicken meat in Brazil, with 163.4 thousand tons shipped in September, a number 8.1% higher than that recorded in the same period of 2022. Next are Santa Catarina, with 85 .8 thousand tons (+6.2), Rio Grande do Sul, with 56.2 thousand tons (-19.26%), São Paulo, with 21.5 thousand tons (-12.6%) and Goiás, with 18.9 thousand tons (+23%).</p> <p>"The high capillarity of chicken meat exports from Brazil was one of the differentiators in this month's sales, with a notable increase in China, Mexico and Islamic nations, including Iraq and Libya", points out ABPA's markets director, Luís Road.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-10 00:05:12 | 2025-08-02 03:22:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6788 | USMEF: August beef exports below last year | August beef exports totaled 109,000 mt, down 19% from last year – when export volume was the second highest on record – but a 6% increase over July. Export value was $883.9 million, down 15% year-over-year but 9% above July. For January through August, beef exports trailed last year’s record pace by 12% in volume (881,343 mt) and 19% in value ($6.69 billion). | <p>"Beef exports certainly face significant headwinds, especially in our large Asian markets where foodservice has been slow to recover and consumer confidence is low due to the impact of rising prices and the strong U.S. dollar", said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "But exports to South Korea and Japan did bounce back to some degree after a difficult July. Mexico continues to be a major bright spot for U.S. beef, and exports to other Western Hemisphere partners in Central and South America and the Dominican Republic also gained momentum in August".</p> <p>U.S. beef exports to Mexico continued to trend higher in August, with shipments increasing 16% from a year ago to 18,674 mt. Export value increased even more dramatically, climbing 35% to $110.9 million – the highest since December 2020. Through August, beef exports to Mexico were 17% above last year at 136,508 mt, valued at $773.5 million (up 25%).</p> <p>Beef exports to Guatemala were the second highest on record in August (1,038 mt, including nearly 1,000 mt of muscle cuts), propelling shipments to Central America to 1,774 mt, an increase of 42% from a year ago. Export value reached $12.1 million, up 33%. Through August, exports to the region were down 4% in volume (13,261 mt) and 6% in value ($91.5 million), but exports trended higher to Guatemala and increased sharply to Honduras and Nicaragua. </p> <p>Beef exports to the Dominican Republic trended higher in August at 883 mt, up 6%, while value increased 28% to $11.7 million. Through August, exports to the DR were up 6% to 6,527 mt, while value climbed 12% to $73.2 million. With shipments also increasing to the Bahamas and the Netherlands Antilles, January-August exports to the Caribbean increased 5% in value to $170.9 million, despite a 6% decline in volume (18,140 mt). </p> <p>Other January-August results for U.S. beef exports include: </p> <ul> <li>Although August beef exports to Taiwan were down 7% from a year ago to 5,611 mt, export value was steady at $65.4 million. Following a slow start to the year, exports to Taiwan rallied in the summer months to pull within 7% of last year’s record volume at 44,701 mt. January-August export value was down 21% to $445.2 million. </li> <li>August beef exports to Japan were well below last year’s large totals but showed improvement compared to July. Exports reached 21,106 mt, down 19% from a year ago, valued at $174.1 million (down 8%). Through August, exports to Japan were down 20% in volume (169,500 mt) and 25% in value ($1.25 billion). The yen has been struggling versus the U.S. dollar for some time, and this situation worsened recently as the yen slipped back to its October 2022 low (150 per dollar). This, along with rising treasury yields in the U.S., heightened speculation that the Bank of Japan will tighten its monetary policy in an effort to strengthen the yen. </li> <li>While beef exports to South Korea are below last year’s record pace, Korea remains the leading value market for U.S. beef and is slightly ahead of Japan as the No. 1 volume market. Through August, exports to Korea totaled 170,835 mt, down 14% from a year ago, while value slipped 27% to $1.41 billion. Increased demand for beef variety meat has been a bright spot, however, as variety meat exports to Korea increased 68% in volume (10,238 mt) and 73% in value ($54.6 million) compared to the same period last year. </li> <li>August beef exports to China/Hong Kong fell sharply from the record-large totals posted in August 2022. Shipments were down 38% in both volume (18,987 mt) and value ($168.2 million). Through August, exports to the region were down 19% to 156,860 mt, valued at $1.37 billion (down 23%). On a positive note, exports to Hong Kong increased 19% to 25,938 mt, valued at $264 million (up 3%). </li> <li>Beef exports to Africa, nearly all of which are beef variety meat, posted another strong month in August, climbing 25% from a year ago to 1,424 mt. Export value increased 24% to $2.5 million. Led by a doubling of exports to South Africa and strong growth in Cote D’Ivoire, January-August exports to Africa climbed 62% to 15,623 mt, valued at $18.6 million (up 29%). </li> <li>Variety meat also accounts for a large share (nearly 80%) of U.S. beef exports to Peru, where August shipments were steady with last year at 724 mt. Through August, beef and beef variety meat exports to Peru increased 31% from a year ago to 5,219 mt, while value was up 11% to $21.6 million. Led by growth in Colombia and Chile, August beef exports to South America were the largest since June 2022, up 4% year-over-year to 2,243 mt, while export value increased 7% to $11.6 million. January-August exports to the region were still sharply lower than last year (14,043 mt, -23%; $76 million, -30%). </li> <li>August beef export value equated to $395.81 per head of fed slaughter, down 10% from the very high average posted a year ago. The January-August average was $395.71, down 16%. Exports accounted for 13.4% of total August beef production and 11.3% for muscle cuts – each down about two percentage points from the high year-ago ratios. January-August exports accounted for 14.3% of total production and 12% for muscle cuts, down from 15.5% and 13.3%, respectively, last year. </li> </ul> <p><strong>August lamb exports trend lower</strong></p> <p>Despite an increase in exports to the Caribbean, August exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts fell 14% from a year ago to 107 mt – the lowest volume this year. Export value was down 18% to $678,000. Through August, lamb muscle cut exports were down 3% to 1,371 mt, valued at just under $8 million (down 7%). January-August exports increased to the Netherlands Antilles, Panama and Canada but were lower to the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Shipments to Mexico were up slightly in volume but value trended lower.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-10 00:10:09 | 2025-08-02 00:29:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6789 | INTERPORC met with the economic and commercial advisor of the Chinese Embassy | The Interprofessional INTERPORC has met with Chang Hexi, economic and commercial advisor of the Chinese embassy in Madrid. The objective was to report on the actions carried out by INTERPORC in that country during 2023, in addition to reviewing those that will be carried out until the end of the year. | <p>Both parties have also been able to present their ideas on how to further improve the existing trade exchanges between the Asian country and the white pork sector.</p> <p>"The meeting has been very positive and has served to strengthen the good relationship between both parties", highlights Manuel García, president of INTERPORC.</p> <p>For the president of the Interprofessional "these meetings with different authorities have great value for us since they allow us to further solidify our relationships with our main export market".</p> <p>Spain is the leading supplier of pork products to China with a 24.9% market share. At the same time, this is the most important foreign market in the country.</p> <p>During the last financial year, China was the destination of 23.9% (698,589 tons) of pork sector exports in volume and 19.7% in value (1,630 million euros).</p> <p>These figures, for García, "show the importance of the promotional actions we carry out in China and other countries".</p> <p>For years, INTERPORC has been developing outstanding promotional actions in China that have served to support the export work of Spanish pork companies. For example, during this year promotions have been carried out in the cities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai in important retail chains, as well as in restaurants in the city of Shenzhen.</p> <p>Furthermore, recently a delegation with ten important Chinese importers and distributors has visited Spanish facilities to see firsthand that the quality and effectiveness of the production system of the Spanish pork sector guarantees the highest levels of food safety.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-10 00:15:57 | 2025-08-02 02:33:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6791 | Pork exports grow 9.2 percent in September | Brazilian pork exports (considering all products, including fresh and processed) totaled 112.2 thousand tons in September, reports the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The number is 9.2% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2022, with 102.7 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">In terms of revenue, the sector's exports reached US$244.7 million, 0.2% higher than that recorded in September 2022, with US$244.3 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the year to date (January to September), pork exports totaled 920.1 thousand tons, a number 11.4% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2022, with 825.6 thousand tons. In revenue, the increase reaches 16.7%, with US$2.160 billion in 2023, against US$1.851 billion in the first nine months of 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the main export destinations between January and September, China remains in the lead, with 311.1 thousand tons (-2.1% compared to the same period in 2022). Next are Hong Kong, with 91.2 thousand tons (+22.6%), the Philippines, with 90.8 thousand tons (+33.3%), Chile, with 63.1 thousand tons (+58.7% ) and Singapore, with 49.4 thousand tons (+10.9%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We see a strong increase in imports from markets other than China and Hong Kong, involving, in particular, countries in Asia and the Americas. One of the main highlights is in Mexico, which is already among the 10 largest pork importers in Brazil in September, with more than 5 thousand tons imported in the month", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Santa Catarina remains Brazil's main pork exporter, with 495.5 thousand tons shipped between January and September, a number 10.9% higher than that recorded in the same period of 2022. Next are Rio Grande do Sul, with 213, 7 thousand tons (+11.9%), Paraná, with 17.2 thousand tons (6.45%), Mato Grosso, with 21.1 thousand tons (+36%) and Mato Grosso do Sul, with 19.6 thousand tons (+31.4%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In addition to Mexico, pork sales gained new destinations, which already indicate good volumes shipped this year. This is the case of Canada, which has been increasing its purchases month after month, as well as the Dominican Republic, which registered its first import of pork from Brazil this month", analyzes ABPA's markets director, Luís Rua.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-11 00:05:57 | 2025-08-01 06:07:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6792 | Likeminded partners sign collaboration agreement | Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and National Meat Institute of Uruguay (INAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signalling their shared commitment to collaboration and knowledge transfer on a range of pre-competitive challenges facing their beef and sheepmeat sectors. | <p><span lang="DE">The MOU, signed by MLA Chair, Alan Beckett, and INAC Strategy Manager, Pablo Caputi, provides a formal platform for Australia and Uruguay to work together to tackle a range of shared challenges including red meat sustainability, animal health, welfare and biosecurity and trade and market access.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Speaking from the Anuga trade fair in Cologne, Germany, Mr Beckett explained the partnership.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The Australian and Uruguayan red meat sectors have long been trusted partners and the MOU will build on and formalise the long-standing relationship", Mr Beckett said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Despite our geographic distance, we share many similarities, from our broadscale, grassfed production systems, our commitment to innovation and improvement, and our specialisation in meeting the needs of our varied international customers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We’re trusted producers of high-quality beef and sheepmeat, exporting over 70% of our production to over 100 global markets (Uruguay exports close to 80%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The MOU is a formal opportunity for our companies to collaborate over the next three years and will include initiatives such as sustainability R&D field sites, calibration of knowledge and information sharing between personnel.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We look forward to scoping activities and finalising a formal workplan in the coming months".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The MOU was signed in the presence of Minister Fernando Mattos, Uruguayan Minister for Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-11 00:10:35 | 2025-07-31 16:08:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6793 | Scottish exports of red meat sizzle to new record high of over £93m | Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) released a new report that reveals Scottish exports of red meat and offal rocketed to a new record high of over £93 million in the year from August 2022 to July 2023. | <p>The figures are up 16 per cent on QMS’s survey statistics from the same period last year, pushing 14 per cent ahead of their pre-Covid peak in 2018/19.</p> <p>"These results buck any negative trends that could have crept in because of the additional cost and complexity involved in accessing the EU market following Brexit", said Iain Macdonald, Market Intelligence Manager at QMS, who noted Scottish exporters’ long-established relationships with European importers had a large part to play in the successful set of figures.</p> <p>However, some of the growth did reflect higher export prices, while it was also a strong year for trade in manufacturing grade beef.</p> <p>"Thanks to our long-running relationships with importers built on trust in high-quality products, export sales remain heavily dominated by trade with customers in EU countries", said Iain.</p> <p>"Those relationships are built and strengthened by our presence at events like Anuga, where we’ll be providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of what sets Scottish red meat apart - Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), quality assurance, provenance, sustainability, and animal welfare, for example".</p> <p>The report shows that almost 95 per cent of overall export revenues were generated in EU markets, climbing to 98 per cent for Scotch Lamb.</p> <p>While QMS says tight supply has made it hard to grow export sales to new customers, the results did show some emergence of new markets in Africa and Asia and 11 non-EU countries were exported to, up from seven in the previous year.</p> <p>Main export destinations for Scotch Beef remain France, Italy and The Netherlands, collectively accounting for nearly 75 per cent of the total, with Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Hong Kong also proving important.</p> <p>The Irish Republic is the primary destination for exported non-Scotch Beef and, when combined with shipments to The Netherlands and France, they accounted for close to 90 per cent of this trade. Switzerland remains an important outlet for high-value cuts of beef and lamb.</p> <p>"The exports of Scotch Beef to Belgium, France, Germany and Scandinavia trade at well-above average prices", said Iain, adding some small volume markets are showing trade in high-value cuts of Scotch beef averaging well above £20/kg.</p> <p>"This indicates the opportunity that exists for sales of premium cuts of Scotch Beef to buyers seeking out the highest quality beef in a competitive global market".</p> <p>Although EU demand for lamb remained firm in the year to July 2023, Iain warned export sales are likely to have been limited by reduced abattoir throughput in Scotland.</p> <p>However, including trade in offal, lamb export revenues are still estimated to have risen towards £21m. Lamb exports are also believed to have accounted for an increased 17 per cent share of abattoir turnover during the period, up from 15 per cent in the previous year. By comparison, beef sales are estimated to have risen to around 9.5 per cent of turnover for abattoirs from 8 per cent a year earlier. France remains the most important overseas market for Scotch Lamb, with Belgium and Italy continuing as important destinations.</p> <p>Sales of offal to overseas customers continue to make an important contribution to carcase balance for Scotland’s red meat processors. Overall offal sales were estimated to have risen beyond £9m with close to 80 per cent of this being from beef offal. France leads the list of important outlets for offal, with other significant demands coming from the Irish Republic, Poland and Germany. Hong Kong, Japan and Africa are the main outlets outside the EU.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-11 00:15:07 | 2025-07-30 02:55:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6794 | AHDB: Export opportunities discussed on Kuwait trade mission | The trade mission to Kuwait enabled UK exporters to explore opportunities for British lamb in the Middle East, including the halal sector, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">In September, ten delegates from seven organisations joined us in Kuwait to set up partnerships with local companies and importers, promoting sustainable British lamb and how it can perfectly complement Kuwaiti cuisine.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The visit followed the launch of our new export strategy, Beyond Borders, which aims to increase market access and export sales while encouraging and supporting more businesses to export.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Department for Business and Trade and the agri counsellor for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) joined the mission. The trip started with a meeting with Ernest and Young staff to discuss taxes and trade barriers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The group were also hosted by the Kuwait chamber of commerce with the British Ambassador, Belinda Lewis, who spoke with them about the significance of the Kuwaiti market and the importance of strengthening bilateral relationships.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Head of Kuwait Customs was also in attendance, providing UK exporters with the opportunity to ask questions on import regulations. AHDB’s halal sector senior manager, Dr Awal Fuseini, gave a talk on halal assurance in the UK.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The results of the Shape the Future vote in 2022, which allowed levy payers to share their views for future levy spending, showed that exports were a high priority, scoring 4.4 out of 5 for importance in the lamb sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr Fuseini explained why the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market is a key target market for exporters. He said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"MENA offers significant opportunities for UK exporters, especially for the lamb and dairy sectors, due to the region’s strong population growth with a high disposable income, together with limited domestic production capacity, driving food imports higher over the next decade.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The GCC region is a high-value market which presents new opportunities for UK exporters. The Kuwait gross domestic product increased by 8.2% in 2022 and is forecast to increase by a further 2.6% in 2023. The UK is well placed to capitalise on this increased demand with the UK brand associated with quality and heritage in these markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We had an amazing experience of Kuwaiti culture and hospitality while exploring the enormous business opportunities in the country. I’m looking forward to returning with more exporters in January for the Kuwait Horeca Show".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We work with industry and government to cultivate further opportunities for red meat and dairy sectors. Export opportunities for UK producers are detailed in our region-by-region analysis, Prospects for UK agri-food exports launched earlier this year; this examines both the opportunities and challenges of trading in different parts of the world. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-12 00:05:03 | 2025-08-01 08:56:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6795 | Switzerland: First case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease detected in a calf | The veterinary authorities have detected epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in a calf on a farm in the canton of Bern. This is the first confirmed case of EHD in Switzerland. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and primarily affects deer and cattle. It is not dangerous for humans. | <p>The epizootic hemorrhagic disease EHD ( for epizootic haemorrhagic disease) occurred in a calf on a farm in the municipality of Wohlen near Bern. The disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause sudden high fever, lethargy, bleeding from various parts of the body and reluctance to eat. Bloody diarrhea may also occur. However, many cases, such as the current one in the canton of Bern, are mild. Of the livestock, cattle are most affected, with the clinical symptoms of EHD indistinguishable from those of bluetongue. Sheep and goats can also be infected but rarely show noticeable symptoms.</p> <p>In Switzerland, EHD belongs to the category of animal diseases that need to be controlled. Their introduction and establishment is possible as long as susceptible animals as well as carrier animals are present. The greatest danger lies in the spread of infected mosquitoes. Mortality among farm animals is very low. There is therefore no obligation to kill the infected animal unless it becomes seriously ill. The same applies to the other animals on the farm.</p> <p>With the occurrence of this case, Switzerland is no longer considered EHD-free, which leads to restrictions on international trade in farm animals and their semen. The disease has been spreading in Europe since 2022. Outbreaks have so far occurred in Spain, Portugal, Italy and France.</p> <p>There is currently no vaccine against EHD approved in the European Union or Switzerland. The animal disease is subject to reporting requirements. Cases of epidemics and suspicious signs must be reported to the veterinarian. It is harmless to humans: it is neither transferable nor does consuming products that come from an infected animal pose a danger.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-12 00:10:00 | 2025-08-02 06:03:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6796 | QMS recognises European importers for commitment to Scottish red meat industry at Anuga 2023 | Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) honoured three prominent European importers for their unwavering support of the Scottish red meat industry at Anuga 2023. The awards were presented by Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, QMS Chief Executive, Sarah Millar, and Chair, Kate Rowell, at a reception held on the QMS stand, recognising these companies for their outstanding contributions to the industry. | <p>Pregis, a renowned Italian importer, has been consistently purchasing Scotch Beef PGI and has demonstrated remarkable growth since 2020, with trade in 2023 already surpassing 2022 volumes. Sarah commended their commitment, stating, "Pregis has showcased an extraordinary commitment to the Scottish red meat industry, continually supporting and promoting our quality products. Their consistent weekly purchases are a testament to their dedication".</p> <p>Goedegebuur, based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, has been a long-standing partner of Scotbeef, with a history dating back many years. This company, originally a small butcher's shop in 1922, has evolved into one of Europe's largest de-boning and packing companies. Kate said: "Goedegebuur's commitment to providing the highest quality products aligns perfectly with the Scotch Beef brand. Their consistent trade growth reflects the trust and quality they bring to their customers".</p> <p>Arjen van Wieringen, the recipient of the award on behalf of Groenveld Vlees, highlighted the importance of their partnership with ABP Perth, stating, "Groenveld has been a proud partner of ABP Perth for over a decade. Our collaboration has significantly contributed to the impeccable reputation of Scotch Prime products in the Netherlands. We work closely with ABP Perth to tailor products to the specific needs of our end-users, a partnership built on Groenveld's expertise in the Dutch market".</p> <p>Groenveld Vlees, a wholesaler, importer, and exporter of meat, has amassed decades of trading experience and invaluable expertise in supplying the manufacturing industry, wholesale, retail, catering, and butchery market in the Netherlands and other European destinations.</p> <p>Kate praised Groenveld Vlees, saying, "Groenveld's commitment to delivering top-quality Scotch Prime products to premium markets has cemented their position as an important partner for Scotland. Their dedication and expertise have contributed significantly to the success of Scotch Prime in the Netherlands.</p> <p>"Our commitment to delivering the finest red meat goes beyond borders, and it's a source of pride for us all. These awards celebrate the partnerships that make it possible, and they reinforce the global appeal of Scottish red meat. We believe that by partnering with Scottish producers and processors, you can offer your customers a truly exceptional culinary experience, rooted in the provenance of Scottish red meat".</p> <p>Sarah agrees: "These QMS Recognition Awards underscore the importance of collaboration and commitment within the Scottish red meat industry. The honoured companies, Pregis, Goedegebuur, and Groenveld Vlees, exemplify the dedication and partnership that continue to drive the industry's success.</p> <p>"We must also recognise the role of processors within these supply chains. Without them physically facilitating the export of our Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork, these fine products would not be reaching consumers around the globe".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-12 00:15:19 | 2025-08-01 14:42:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6797 | MLA: Lamb slaughter set to break 2016 record | Sheep and lambs follow a seasonal pattern where conception starts in January/February and are then born in June/July of the same year. During spring, pastures are growing the fastest, lambs are being weaned and begin to put on weight. During this time of the year lamb supply is at its highest, informs Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). | <p><span lang="DE">This year, sheep slaughter is 16% higher compared to 2022, illustrating an oversupply in the market. The slight easing during Oct–Nov in 2022 is unlikely to occur again this year as weather is favourable on the east coast, leading to a more positive outcome for sheep slaughter in 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This year has been a unique situation because the nation’s breeding ewe flock will reach its highest level since 2007 at 46.14 million head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Given the record supply with sheep slaughter rising, this has likely resulted in the sheep indicators easing by 36–68%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The price has fallen by 70% for mutton while heavy lamb, which is a more premium product, has fallen by 36%, illustrating how premium lamb indicators are relatively steady when compared to commodity lamb.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With slaughter at record levels, producers may start to see supply of lambs on the market outweighing processor demand. Coming into the spring flush with new lambs entering the market, older lambs may no longer fall into processor specifications.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The industry definition for an animal to be regarded as 'lamb' is 'young sheep under 12 months of age or which do not have any permanent incisor teeth in wear'. When a sheep reaches 12 months or breaks teeth, whichever comes first, they become 'mutton'.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As of 12 October, the mutton indicator is 121¢/kg cwt, versus the trade lamb indicator at 454¢/kg cwt. If a producer is unable to find space for their product when their stock age out of the lamb specifications, they could be hit with a 26.6% discount.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-13 00:05:59 | 2025-08-02 01:07:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6798 | UK: Expert advises crack down on imports | The FSA and UK HSA is investigating several outbreaks of Salmonella that have been linked to Polish eggs and poultry products. | <p>Polish authorities found Salmonella at several sites that supplied eggs to the UK. One of these outbreaks has resulted in 47 confirmed cases, with 25 of them being associated with one specific restaurant. A different strain of Salmonella has been linked to 82 cases in connection to bakeries in Cornwall. Food supply chain investigations have suggested that these eggs are from Poland.<br /> <br />Unlike imported eggs, local products as British Lion eggs are FSA-approved to be served runny to vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, infants, and the elderly. The Lion mark ensures that all hens are vaccinated against Salmonella and produced to the highest food safety standards.</p> <p>Influential food safety expert, Sterling Crew, has been highlighting the food safety benefits of specifying British Lion eggs and the risks of using imports in webinars with The Highfield Group and The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-13 00:10:42 | 2025-08-01 18:44:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6799 | Fresh from Flanders looks back on extremely successful Anuga participation | 140,000 trade visitors from 200 countries were reunited at Anuga in Cologne from 7 to 11 October 2023. Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board, Fresh From Flanders was represented with three joint stands at the leading global trade fair for the food sector and draws an extremely positive balance. The Flemish stands were very busy on all days of the fair. | <p><span lang="DE">"For the Belgian meat suppliers, the trip to Cologne was particularly worthwhile this year", says Joris Coenen, Manager of Belgian Meat Office, summing up this year's Anuga appearance of the Belgian meat suppliers at the joint stand of the Brussels’ Office in Hall 6. "The exceptionally high number of visitors from all parts of the world and the excellent professional qualifications of the interlocutors hold the potential to inject much-needed new dynamism into the international meat trade. The positive mood in the exhibition halls should make the industry and trade optimistic about the future."</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Flemish poultry and rabbit meat suppliers from Hall 9 unanimously agreed that Anuga is the place-to-be: Nowhere else in the world do you meet such a high-calibre trade audience. In addition to conventional products, halal products were very popular with existing and new customers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Flemish dairy exhibitors in Hall 10 also had nothing but praise to offer. After the Covid lull, a fresh wind was blowing through the global dairy trade, they concluded. Among other things, the companies scored points through sustainable packaging solutions and initiatives against food waste.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-13 00:15:13 | 2025-08-02 03:30:37 | Details Edit Delete |
