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3622 | Third US pork producer to denounce ractopamine use | Hormel Foods joins Tyson and JBS initiative to produce ractopamine-free pork in order to gain access to the Chinese market. | <p>Starting April 1, Harmel Foods will not allow pigs feed or exposed to ractopamine to entre its production chain. "We have been actively monitoring the changing global market dynamics for several years and believe this decision will further position us to meet growing international demand," the company said in a statement.<br />Ractopamine is a substance currently used in pig farming in the United States but is banned in the EU and China. The move announced by the company is related to the Phase 1 Trade Deal announced between the US and China, which is expected to reduce the tariffs on US pork exports in the Chinese market.<br />Since last year, two other US pork producers, Tyson Foods and JBS have made similar statements in order to have full access for their products in the Chinese market.<br />In January, China agreed to work with US experts to “conduct a risk assessment for ractopamine in cattle and swine as soon as possible without undue delay,” according to the agreement. The countries will establish a joint working group to discuss the steps to be taken based on the results of the assessment, reports Reuters.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-02-20 07:03:49 | 2025-07-07 14:08:22 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3613 | Kuwait opens the market for Brazilian beef | Until now, Fresh Brazilian chicken was the main item imported in this market. | <p>Starting mid-February, Brazilian beef can be exported to Kuwait after several months of negotiations, informs the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA). "More good news about the opening of yet another market for Brazilian beef: Kuwait, the country we visited in September, when we started this conversation," commented the minister Tereza Cristina.<br />Currently, fresh Brazilian chicken meat is the main agricultural product exported to Kuwait. In 2018, 122,945 tonnes, worth $185.7 million, were shipped in this market. The Arab country also imports processed chicken, duck and turkey from Brazil, but in smaller volumes.<br />Last year, Brazil's agricultural exports to Kuwait totaled $209.4 million. Brazilian beef has a strong presence in the Middle East region with large exports directed to Saudi Arabia and UEA.</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-02-17 08:26:07 | 2025-07-07 10:31:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3934 | New labelling system announced for Spain | The NutriScore labelling system will be implemented in the first quarter of 2021. | <p>Starting next year, Spaniards will be able to make better choices when they select their food due to the NutriScore labelling system. The system will be implemented in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzon, quoted by Carnica magazine.<br />The system already works in France, while Germany and Belgium announced the European Commission about their intention to implement it as well.<br />As a front labelling system, NutriScore will offer complete information about the nutritional values of the products, including meat. The choice of this labelling system is due to the fact that it has more support from scientists and nutrition specialists, from consumer associations and, in addition, it is more intuitive for the consumer. Likewise, a large part of the food sector has already announced its intention to join.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2020-06-30 05:20:39 | 2025-07-06 19:44:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
4879 | Head of Cherkizovo named chairman of Russia's Food Policy Committee | The new Committee will formulate the responsible approach of Russian business to solving social problems related to ensuring the affordability of food for all groups of the Russian population. | <p>Starting this month, Cherkizovo Group CEO Sergey Mikhailov will chair the Committee of Food Policy in Russia. The Committee was formed at the initiative of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs’ (RSPP) and seeks to solve social problems related to ensuring the affordability of food for all groups of the Russian population. Also, it will harness the opportunities offered by innovation, modern technology and best management practice to improve the quality of domestic agriculture output. The Committee will encourage the development of new consumption habits, including the drive towards ever healthier eating. This will be achieved through the launch of enhanced products and fostering of organic agriculture and food tech industries, according to a press release.</p> <p>Beyond domestic food issues, the Committee will also look abroad. Tasks include developing Russian agriculture exports, cementing Russian agribusiness’s position in international markets and enhancing Russia’s role in the fight for global food security. The Committee also has its eyes set on optimizing the investment climate surrounding Russian food manufacturing, stimulating entrepreneurship in the agricultural and affiliated sectors as well as upping the involvement of small and medium-sized businesses in agricultural production.</p> <p>“It’s a great honour to lead the RSPP Committee on Food Policy. Ahead of us stand numerous serious tasks. Yet, together I know we will take effective measures to improve the accessibility of quality food for all Russians. What’s more, we will be calling on a range of tools to improve transnational cooperation and thereby strengthen the clout and reputation of Russian farmers in international markets, whose products have such huge export potential,” commented Sergey Mikhailov, CEO of Cherkizovo Group.</p> <p>Cherkizovo Group joined the RSPP in August 2019. Cherkizovo forms part of the Union’s Commission on the Agricultural Complex and also helps establish the industry’s position on various matters, including, among others, improving access to government agriculture support measures and developing the export potential of Russian livestock products.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-13 08:44:22 | 2025-07-03 19:01:48 | Details Edit Delete | ||
4080 | Brazilian poultry regains access to the Filipino market | The ban imposed on suspicion regarding coronavirus infected chicken meat has been lifted. | <p>Starting this week, the Philippines may resume poultry imports from Brazil, announced the Department of Agriculture. Officials from Manilla decided to lift the ban imposed on Brazilian poultry after South American producers presented evidence on the coronavirus prevention measures.<br />Brazil is the third-largest supplier of poultry for the Philippines but a new set of rules will force Brazilian exporters to have labels stating these were handled in facilities with strict hygiene and sanitation measures, according to a memorandum issued by the Philippine agency. Shipments that won’t comply with these conditions will be confiscated, added the statement issued by the Filipino Department of Agriculture.<br />China, Hong Kong and the Philippines have placed a ban on Brazilian poultry after local authorities in Shenzen - China claimed they found coronavirus traces on poultry meat imported from Brazil.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-08 11:21:57 | 2025-07-07 09:59:11 | Details Edit Delete | ||
1201 | Vion Pork launches a new premium product, the Tomahawk | The barbecue product will enter the European markets starting the first week of May. | <p>Starting this week, Vion Pork will launch a new barbecue product in a few European markets. The Tomahawk will be introduced towards international retailers in various European countries under the company's brand name.<br />The already marinated Tomahawk is available in three flavours: Herbs de Provence, Sweet & Smokey and Hot & Spicy, and weighs between 300 and 400 grams. The tasty pork on the bone is shaped like a tomahawk.<br />"Our Vion Consumer Insights show that, on the one hand, consumers opt for convenience when buying meat products and on the other, there is a trend among consumers to choose premium concepts based on taste experience and the perception of quality. The Tomahawk combines these trends. It is a robust, easy to prepare quality product for the barbecue.”, declared Maiko van der Meer, Chief Commercial Officer at Vion Pork.<br />The Tomahawk is entering the premium range of products and Mr. van der Meer is convinced that the barbecue season is going to ensure the success of the product. "The new product is a speciality. Barbecuing is popular. It is an emotional event: when it’s sunny weather, people invite friends over for a tasty meal. They want to impress with a robust and tasty piece of meat. Tomahawk offers the consumer a true indulgence experience.”, he said.<br />In 2017, Vion, a meat producer with facilities located in Netherlands and Germany, has reported a turnover of € 5.1 billion and a number of 11,800 employees.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2018-05-03 09:41:07 | 2025-07-06 21:35:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
1098 | One of the big players in the Romanian meat industry, Agricola Group is making its way on the external markets promoting a range of products that are well known in the Romanian communities from Europe and around the world. | <p>Starting with “Micii gustosi” (a Romanian minced meat traditional dish, similar to chevapchichi, and the company’s best-selling product on the export markets) and continuing with a variety of raw dried salami, including the famous “Salam de Sibiu”, the company is targeting the external markets by promoting products that follow the old recipes in preparing the meat.<br />Present already on the German, French and Spanish markets with these type of products, Agricola is targeting now the<br />US market, as Angelica ?mil, general manager at Salbac SA (a company owned by Agricola Group), confirmed in an interview for EuroMeatNews.</p> <p>EuroMeatNews: What are the financial results reported by Agricola Group and Salbac SA at the end of 2017 and how do you see the regional market evolving in this year?</p> <p>Angelica ?mil: In 2017, Agricola Group had a turnover of RON 683.183 million (EUR 146.78 million), up by 5.31% compared to the previous year, taking in consideration the fact that the company exited from GA-Nutri?ie Animala SA and Suinprod SA businesses.<br />Salbac SA registered a turnover of RON 124.834 million (EUR 26.82 million), up by 2.5% than 2016. In fact, the real growth stands at 10.5%, considering the effects resulted from the new fiscal rules, applied since June 2016.<br />2018 looks like a difficult year for the salami producers due to a price rise in commodities, but also from a bad publicity. Fortunately, most of the revenues made by Salbac SA is based on the sales of raw dried salamis with a high content of meat and low on additives. We are predicting a small increase in sales for our company.</p> <p>EMN: At the end of 2017, you announced your intention to build a pilot unit to develop a research program to eliminate the additives form the raw dried products. How does this project evolves and what other investments are projected for this year?</p> <p>A.S: The project will be functional in May but we’ve been working on the improvement of our recipes and eliminating the additives from these type of products for some years now. Besides that project, we are considering investments in developing our businesses and improving the productivity in our facilities.</p> <p>EMN: What is the rate of premium products in the company’s portfolio and what sells better in the export markets?</p> <p>A.S: Salbac’s portfolio has a rate of 80% of premium (raw dried) products. On the foreign markets „Micii gustosi” and „Salam de Sibiu AGRICOLA” are our best selling products.</p> <p>EMN: What is the secret behind the success of your „Salam de Sibiu AGRICOLA” product?</p> <p>A.S: „Salam de Sibiu AGRICOLA” is made following the exact traditional recipe: a minimum 70 days of maturation, no starter cultures, from high quality chilled meat received from certified suppliers. At the same time, a great advantage is given by the technological capacity for raw dried salami at Salabac’s facilities, one that outperforms<br />any other competitor on the Romanian market.</p> <p>EMN: How is much does it count the Spanish market for your exports and what is the company’s relationship with the<br />retailers in this area?</p> <p>A.S: Spain is our top destination for exports but we have accessed this market through the Romanian distributors present in the area.</p> <p>EMN: What certification do you have for your premium brands and of what importance are those in promoting your products on the external markets?</p> <p>A.S: We already have all the European certificates of quality that matter, starting with IFS and BRC (Class A).<br />It’s true though, that you can’t start a discussion about a potential partnership abroad as long you don’t have these certificates.</p> <p>EMN: On what other markets do you intend to expand this year?</p> <p>A.S: Besides Spain, we are also present in the German and French markets but we want to increase our operations in these countries. Meanwhile, we are on our way to receive the certification for the export to the US.</p> <p>EMN: How important is the brand on a market ruled by the trends given by consumer and to what requirements you have<br />to respond in order to ensure a bigger market share for you products?</p> <p>A.S: AGRICOLA brand has become lately a warrant for quality and taste and the consumer's perception is to refer to our<br />products as a benchmark in a market that gets more and more unpredictable.</p> <p>EMN: In terms of volume, what was Salbac’s production in 2017 and what volume do you predict to produce this year?</p> <p>A.S: In 2017, Salbac has produced and sell about 5,580 tons of products. This year we expect to see an increase by 8 to 10 percent.</p> <p>EMN: What other products are going to be launched this year by your company and to what product range they will enter?</p> <p>A.S: We are going to focus on the raw dried and fresh range’s of products, especially on those delivered to Horeca industry, but we also intend to present innovative products in order to respect our leadership status in the raw dried segment of Romanian market.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-04-15 06:46:01 | 2025-07-06 15:15:50 | Details Edit Delete | |||
568 | <p>Starting with 2018, the two divisions of Schröder Maschinenbau will belong to different companies.</p> <p>The sale of Schröder Food was announced by Weber on December 22, 2017.</p> <p>The new acquisition represents a strategically important decision for JBT. Shortly after the acquisition of Schröder by Weber, JBT had expressed strong interest in the Schröder Food division, which includes the machines and systems of curing and marination technology.</p> <p>"Upon getting to know JBT, we have come to the conclusion that this decision is the only one that is right for the further development and growth of the food division. Especially regardingJBT’s strong global presence, the company presents excellent opportunities and perspectives for Schröder", explains Tobias Weber, Managing Partner of the Weber Group.</p> <p>Schröder's second business unit, the development and production of thermoforming packaging machines, will remain part of the Weber Group.</p> <p>"We will massively expand the packaging division in Wertheras well as in the group. Together with the packaging experts from Schröder, we will position ourselves as a powerful system provider in the market. Our aim is to become the market leader in the field of packaging machinery for sliced products", emphasizes Tobias Weber.</p> <p>Weber has expanded its portfolio with thermoforming packaging machines, increasing thus its line competence and now offering integrated line concepts - from weight-accurate slicing to precise loading and packaging.</p> <p>The German company said that the intended transaction will not only create an optimal growth environment for both business units, but also the customers will significantly benefit from better line and service coverage within these divisions.</p> <p>In addition to extensive investments in technology and development, Weber will also invest in the Werther location, where a new building will arise as the center of packaging technology.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2018-01-09 09:52:32 | 2025-07-07 14:15:22 | Details Edit Delete | ||||
2137 | Third Vion slaughterhouse to produce beef with animal welfare label | <p>Starting with August this year, Waldkraiburg and Buchloe in Bavaria are the first German slaughterhouses to bring beef products from dairy cows with the animal welfare label “Für Mehr Tierschutz” onto the market.</p> <p>The company has announced that it has already closed 45 purchase deals with farmers in the south of Germany. At the start in Bad Bramstedt, 20 farmers from northern Germany have already committed to deliver their animal welfare label cows to Vion.</p> <p>The company is in negotiations with other farmers, who are certified according to the criteria of the German Animal Welfare Association for dairy cows. The farmers receive a price supplement of 40 cents per kilogram carcase weight in the entry level of the animal welfare label, supplements in the premium level are even higher.</p> <p>“The cows come from controlled farms that already supply their milk with the animal welfare label to dairies. First of all, we are focusing on the marketing of minced meat and prime cuts," said Paul Daum, Head of Strategic Purchase Livestock.</p> <p>The animal welfare label “Für Mehr Tierschutz” identifies beef products that are based on animal welfare standards that exceed the legal requirements; implying mandatory requirements for livestock farming, transport and slaughter of dairy cows, which are controlled and certified by independent certification bodies.</p> <p>The requirements include, among others, a transport time of a maximum of four hours and the collection of animal-related criteria at the slaughterhouses. These results are regularly reported to the German Animal Welfare Association and the certified farmers.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-11-03 07:06:07 | 2025-07-06 16:30:41 | Details Edit Delete | |||
919 | Low pig supply disturbs Danish Crown's operations at its abattoir in Ringsted | Danish Crown announced that it is forced to scale down its operations at its pork abattoir in Ringsted by closing its night shift after an unexpected lower supply of pigs, this resulting in the loss of 140 jobs. | <p>Starting with the 1st of June, the company will start to scale down the slaughtering at the plant. Although the supply of pigs has increased in the last months, the numbers reported are not enough to sustain the night shifts for workers, when typically 11,500 pigs are slaughtered every week.</p> <p>The company announced in a statement that about 70 of the employees who are being made redundant will be offered employment as holiday reliefs up until September.</p> <p>"It's with great regret that we've made this decision, but unfortunately it is a necessary step. I'm sorry that we have to say goodbye to so many highly skilled employees, who have worked hard since we started the extra night shift last summer. They have done a great job, as have their colleagues who helped to train them," says Per Laursen, Vice President Production at Danish Crown Pork.</p> <p>In May last year, Danish Crown launched an ambitious growth package to halt the decline in the supply of slaughter pigs. According to the company, its plan has succeeded, and since 1 October there was a 2.5 percent increase relative to the previous year – however, the night shift was established on the assumption of a 5 percent increase.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-03-09 15:31:43 | 2025-07-06 17:37:08 | Details Edit Delete | ||
2867 | Statistic data shows improvement in Welsh lamb carcase classification | More and more farmers are producing meat to the highest market specification, according to the data presented by Welsh processors for 2018. | <p>Statistic data released recently by Welsh processors for last year shows improvement in Welsh lamb carcase classification, with more and more farmers producing meat to the highest market specification. During processing, lambs are graded according to the EUROP classification grid, which denotes whether animals meet the correct conformation and fat coverage.<br />The statistics released by Welsh processors for 2018 show a positive performance by the industry. This includes significant reductions in the numbers of animals which were over-fat and continued increases in the numbers which hit the highest desired conformation.<br />68.1% of all lambs from Welsh abattoirs hit the sought-after 2 or 3L fat grades, up from 64.5% the previous year. In terms of conformation, 40.2% fell into the highest ‘E’ or ‘U’ classes (up from 37.9% in 2017) with only 11.2% classified in the lower ‘O’ or ‘P’ ranges.</p> <p>"The prevalence of carcases with less fat coverage could be partly due to producers presenting their lambs earlier following the dry summer weather conditions of 2018 and limited availability of forage. However, the figures on both fat and conformation also show that Welsh farmers are focusing on what the modern consumer requires and adapting their practices accordingly. Different outlets, such as supermarkets, export and catering, may require different types of lambs. In order to achieve the highest return, farmers will ensure that the lambs sold are the correct type for those markets", explained Glesni Phillips, Data Analyst at Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).<br />In the last couple of years, the trend was to achieve higher grades and that reflects the increased use of rams and ewes with superior genetics for conformation traits, she added. Also, farmers have benefited from HCC’s Livestock Selection courses which increase understanding of the needs of the modern consumer.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-05-09 07:38:02 | 2025-07-07 07:32:59 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3801 | Brazil reports record exports of pork in Q1 | Shipments for Q1 2020 stood at 224,600 tonnes, up 27% on 2019 and the highest level of Q1 exports for the country on record. | <p>Statistical data from Brazil shows that the country is heading for a record year in pork exports as shipments to Asia are increasing month by month. In the first quarter of the year, Brazilian pork exports have reached 224 tonnes, up 27% from the volume reported in the first three months of 2019. It is also the highest level of Q1 exports for the country on record. "Latest figures for March show exports were up 29% on the same month in 2019, totaling 77,400 tonnes. January and February volumes were up 35% and 19% year-on-year, respectively.</p> <p>An almost three-fold increase in exports to China during Q1 (+63,700 tonnes) drove the overall rise. This follows a year of steep growth in shipments to the country amid protein shortages from ASF," commented Hannah Clarke, AHBD analyst. Shipments to Hong Kong, Japan and Vietnam were also higher on the year, although at a slower pace compared to that of China.<br />According to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), pig meat exports from the country have not been overly affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 so far. Research from Rabobank confirms this, as Brazilian food production and trade have continued following the government decree that the work is essential. According to Rabobank, all pork processing facilities in the country are still operating, but there is some concern over grain availability for producers if haulage is affected.<br />The only concern about the pork exports to China is regarding China's refusal to allow any other Brazilian processor to enter the market until the COVID-19 crisis is over.<br />Meantime, the Chinese authorities have approved more Spanish plants for pork exports.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-04-21 09:08:44 | 2025-07-07 02:44:40 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3680 | Chicken meat output in Turkey on the rise | In January, chicken meat production was 183,713 tonnes, up by 8.8% compared to January 2019. | <p>Statistical data from Turkey shows that chicken meat production in the country is rising this year. At the beginning of 2020, Turkey reported a production of 183,713 tonnes of chicken meat, up by 8.8 against the same month of 2019. Also, the number of chicken slaughtered increased by 6%, reaching a total of 102,837 thousand units. Hen egg production (1.8 billion units) increased 2.6% y-o-y and 1.6% compared with the previous month.<br />A negative evolution was reported in turkey meat production (4,705 tonnes), with a decline of 7.4% compared to the same month last year and down by 21.1% against the figure reported in December 2019. In 2019, Turkish egg exports have been hit by a ban placed by Iraq on these products. However, Turkish exporters raced to find new markets for their products and recorded a 12,715% increase in egg imports to Syria from $320,161 to $41 million in 2019. Egg imports to Kuwait also rose by 2,000% to $31.64 million, up from over $1 million in 2018. In October, exporters also sent the first shipment of eggs to the US, a market Turkish egg exporters have been eyeing for a long time. Poultry meat exports have totaled $571.4 million last year.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-03-11 10:41:49 | 2025-07-06 22:07:52 | Details Edit Delete | ||
1496 | Chicken has overtaken pork consumption in the Japanese market | One single convenience product has fueled the consumption over the last 5 years, according to data released by The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. | <p>Statistical data gathered by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries revealed that chicken consumption has increased in the recent years to overcome pork.<br />The meat consumption per capita in 2016 stood at 31.6 kilograms, a new record high, with chicken meat leading in top three animal protein (pork, beef and poultry). 2012 was the first year when the chicken has overtaken pork consumption in Japan and the trend is still present in this market, reports <a href="https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00223/">Nippon.com</a>.</p> <p>The dietary habits of Japanese consumers have been changed fast since 2013, once the salad chicken launched by convenience stores has conquered the market. Launched first by convenience store chain 7-Eleven as individually vacuum-packed chicken breasts that have been seasoned and softly steamed the product was rapidly adopted by other retailers.<br />Fuji Keizai, a marketing research group based in Tokyo, estimates that salad chicken sales will increase from ¥26.9 billion ($245 million) in 2017 to ¥31.1 billion ($283 million) by 2022.<br />last year, the number of shipments of young chickens has increased to 685.1 million birds, up 35 million birds than 2013, as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries reported. The survey was completed on 141 poultry processing plants nationwide handling more than 300,000 birds annually.<br />The success of chicken in the Japanese market is based on its cheaper price and healthy low-fat content compared with pork, believes the analysts.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2018-06-27 11:08:11 | 2025-07-07 10:55:00 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3995 | US poultry production up by 7% in June | Figures released by the USDA show that the industry is back on track after the COVID-19 crisis. | <p>Statistical data issued by the US Department of Agriculture reveal a 7% growth in poultry production in June compared with the same month last year.</p> <p>Chicken meat accounted for 1.730 million tonnes (+7%), while turkey stood for 226,000 tonnes(+5%). Year to year, the slaughter levels were up for both chickens and turkeys and were also higher than the previous month as many plants resumed full operations after being slowed down or closed by COVID-19 infections.</p> <p>The average live weights of most chickens and turkeys were also up on the year. The top production state for chicken meat was North Carolina, followed by Georgia and Arkansas, while Minnesota led the way on turkey, ahead of Indiana and North Carolina.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-07-29 07:34:57 | 2025-07-06 14:45:28 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3905 | The UK lowers pig production in May | Double-digit drop in both production and slaughtering figures compared to May 2019. | <p>Statistical data released in the UK show a double-digit drop in both pork production and pig slaughtering figures for the month of May. UK pork production was 71,100 tonnes, 11% lower than a year ago.<br />801,000 clean pigs were slaughtered, 12% lower than a year ago. Clean carcase weights averaged 86.1kg, 1.84kg heavier than a year ago, although slightly lighter than those recorded in recent months.</p> <p>This brings production in the year so far to 401,300 tonnes, 2% more than during the same period last year. Production over the period from March to May was 238,000 tonnes, 2,700 tonnes more than the same period in 2019. <br />"The pork sector has weathered the conditions brought by coronavirus remarkably well and has broadly managed to maintain production, although sow prices have suffered," considers Duncan Wyatt, lead analyst - red meat for AHDB.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-06-16 12:04:08 | 2025-07-07 04:11:12 | Details Edit Delete | ||
5496 | UK beef exports are back to pre-pandemic levels | In March, 12,600 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef were shipped abroad. | <p>Statistical data reveals an increase of 53% in UK beef exports for the first quarter of the year. According to figures from HMRC, the UK exported 12,600 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef in March, up 14% from February and up 46% compared to the same month a year ago. While significantly higher year-on-year, the volume was closer to the amount exported in 2019 and 2020, said AHDB in a note.<br />This meant that the UK shipped 30,800 tonnes of beef during the first quarter of the year, 53% more than the volume shipped during the same period a year ago. Within this, 9,000 tonnes were sent to Ireland, 7,000 tonnes to France and 5,600 tonnes to the Netherlands. Growth was also seen in non-EU destinations, notably Japan, China and the US. "We would expect to see more beef being traded now than a year ago, as Brexit disruption hampered volumes particularly in the first quarter of 2021. Shipments recovered to more typical levels in the second half of the year, with the trend continuing into 2022. During March, the UK imported 21,700 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef, down 45% from February’s high, but up 23% versus the same month a year ago," commented Hannah Clarke, AHDB lead analyst.<br />While considerably lower than February, March’s import figure was closer to the trend seen in January (+15% year-on-year), further suggesting that February’s figure is on the unusual side. Nonetheless, March volumes meant that quarter one imports stood at 77,400 tonnes, up 73% versus the same period in 2021. Again, some of this increase will be because of 2021’s low levels (and February’s high figure), but also likely due to increasing demand from the food service sector.<br />Almost all the annual increase in quarter one was due to more beef from Ireland, at 58,000 tonnes for the quarter, up 60% (+21,700 tonnes) year-on-year. More was also imported from the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Poland.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-06-02 12:45:00 | 2025-07-07 04:23:28 | Details Edit Delete | ||
4772 | Namibia exported more live cattle than beef | The main markets for live exports were South Africa and Angola. | <p>Statistics issued by the Meat Board of Namibia show that live exports are taking over beef for the first 5 months of 2021. Until May, Namibia exported 45 623 live animals, while local slaughtering stood at 29 379 head of cattle for both export and local consumption. Also, beef imports have increased during this time.<br />In the past five months, 9 124 hooved cattle have been exported per month on average, and an average of 5 875 live animals were slaughtered monthly, informs ALL Africa.<br />Out of the 45 623 live animals exported by May this year, 44 103 (96%) were exported to South Africa and the rest to Angola. South Africa is not only taking up live animals but is also the biggest export destination for Namibian beef, followed by Norway. The country has imported 913 tonnes of beef by the end of May this year - mostly from South Africa, Europe, and Australia.<br />In terms of exports, the country has sold 1,800 tonnes of beef from the slaughtering of 18 156 head of cattle by the end of May. This is a decrease compared to the 3,300tonnesof beef sold last year from 23 396 head of cattle, the statistics show.<br />The Meat Board indicates that beef exports has declined by 22,40% year-to-date, while live exports for May this year were 66,80% higher than for May 2020.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-06-25 07:18:21 | 2025-07-06 13:49:32 | Details Edit Delete | ||
3457 | Koelnmesse names new Director for Anuga | Starting 1 February 2020, Stefanie Mauritz will be assuming the position of Director Anuga at Koelnmesse, thus directly managing and developing the world's leading food fair. | <p>Stefanie Mauritz (45) will be assuming the position of Director Anuga at Koelnmesse, thus directly managing and developing the world's leading food fair. Starting 1 February 2020, she will be taking on this position from Lorenz Rau, who will be leaving the company at the end of January to become Messe Augsburg's Chief Executive Officer as already announced.</p> <p>Stefanie Mauritz has been Director of euvend & coffeena, the international trade fair for the vending and coffee industry, since 2016. After working in the field of management consulting, she joined Koelnmesse in 2004, where she worked in Corporate Development for twelve years and was already heavily involved in development of Koelnmesse's extensive portfolio as part of the Global Competence in Food and FoodTec.</p> <p>"Stefanie Mauritz has the strategic and conceptual expertise needed to further drive Anuga's course and its expansion as the number 1 in the industry and at the top of our full portfolio in the field of Food and FoodTec," says Gerald Böse, Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse. The position of Director euvend & coffeena will be advertised shortly.</p> | 1 | Events | 2019-12-11 12:12:33 | 2025-07-06 21:56:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
1399 | Tulip is changing its CEO and takes another step to the future | The Danish Crown subsidiary has a turnaround programme that requires a whole new vision. | <p>Steve Francis has stepped down from his position as CEO of Tulip Ltd as the business kicks off the next step of its turnaround programme, announced Danish Crown, owner of Tulip.<br />Francis is replaced by Jais Valeur, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman of Tulip while maintaining his positions as Danish Crown CEO and Tulip Ltd. Chairman.<br />Steve Francis was named Tulip'S CEO in September 2016 and under his management the company has undergone a full restructure into four dedicated divisions - Tulip Agriculture, Tulip Fresh, Tulip Food Company (UK) and Dalehead Foods - and completely rebuilt its senior team, with around 50% of the top 60 directors and senior managers new to the business.</p> <p>A key achievement has been the return to profit of the Tulip Food Company (UK) division, which is made up from the business’ food processing sites, while last year’s acquisition of Easey Holdings cemented Tulip Agriculture’s position as the leading high welfare pig farming operation in the UK.</p> <p>The next step in the turnaround programme is to be done under the direct supervision of Jais Valeur who will work closely with the Tulip Ltd Executive Team in the day to day running of the business, mentioned Danish Crown in a press release.<br />"Steve leaves Tulip Ltd in a far stronger state than when he arrived and I would like to personally thank him on behalf of the Danish Crown Board for his outstanding contribution.<br />Customer relationships are back to health and their confidence in our business has been restored. Employees are much more engaged in the strategic direction of the business and we have strong governance and leadership in place across all four divisions. And, critically, Tulip has moved on from recording significant weekly losses to much-improved trading performance.</p> <p>We are now moving into the next, lengthier phase of Tulip’s turnaround programme, which is to rebuild the customer portfolio we lost over previous years and restore Tulip’s position as the UK industry leader", declared Jais Valeur.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-06-09 08:13:39 | 2025-07-07 12:32:18 | Details Edit Delete |