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1997	Investment in animal production is still high	A new set of analyses from DLG-Agrifuture Insights shows that, despite a drought season, Europe and Russia are still attractive for investors.	<p>Drought recorded this year in Russia and Western Europe has deteriorated the business climate in these regions but not so hard to stop investors from planning new agricultural projects.<br />Animal production is one of the most attractive sectors and the willingness to invest in Europe still lies above the long-term average, reports DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft – German Agricultural Society) a month before the opening of EuroTier, the world’s leading trade fair for animal production.<br />This year, 2,526 exhibitors from 62 countries will be showing a complete program covering modern animal production and solutions to the challenges of the future on an exhibition floor space of more than 260,000 square meters.</p> <p>Every day during the show, the latest findings and proposed solutions will be discussed in a large number of expert presentations and discussion panels at EuroTier.</p> <p>Chinese company dominate the show</p> <p>The number of exhibitors from outside Germany continues to grow, reaching 1,484 companies (58.7%)The largest contingent of foreign exhibitors comes from China (254 companies). The second place is held by the Netherlands (207), followed by France (128), Italy (120), Spain (85), Denmark (70) the United Kingdom (62), Austria (55), Turkey (55), Belgium (51), Poland (49), Canada (31) and the USA (29). <br />DLG sees the high level of participation from outside Germany to mean that many companies in the field of international agribusiness are growing increasingly global and are specifically using EuroTier to develop new markets. Exhibitors from countries such as Morocco, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Paraguay and Uruguay are taking part in the trade fair for the first time this year.</p> <p>Cutting-edge innovations competition</p> <p>Against this background, EuroTier’s Innovations Commission has considered 250 innovations – from more than 300 submissions – in the competition for the EuroTier Innovation Award 2018 and has selected 26 of these products to receive one Gold and 25 Silver Medals. Many of these innovations contribute to further improving the keeping conditions for livestock, as well as the working conditions for farm employees. The assessment centered on criteria such as safety at work and the improvement of working conditions, animal health, animal welfare and environmental compatibility.</p> <p>Furthermore, DLG together with the German Association of Practicing Veterinarians  will for the first time present an “Animal Welfare Award” for products and solutions that make a particular contribution to satisfying the requirement for higher animal welfare standards.</p> <p> </p>	1		Events		2018-10-03 13:11:34	2025-08-11 04:34:17	Details Edit Delete
1996	China culls 30,000 birds due to bird flu outbreak	A case of H5N6 avian bird flu was reported on a farm from Guizhou province.	<p>32,352 birds were culled by Chinese authorities after an outbreak of H5N6 was reported in a poultry farm in southwestern Guizhou province, mentioned <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-birdflu-outbreak/china-reports-h5n6-bird-flu-case-on-poultry-farm-in-guizhou-province-idUSKCN1M90BN">Reuters</a>.<br />According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, this is the first case of H5N6 reported in the area in the last couple of years.<br />Nevertheless, China is confronted with similar problems discovered in ducks, who now carry a deadly strain of bird flu. Highly pathogenic versions of H7N9 — a bird flu strain that’s proven particularly deadly to people — and H7N2 viruses have turned up in ducks in the Fujian province. These viruses replicate easily in the ducks and can kill them, researchers report September 27. The discovery is worrisome because the virus made the jump to ducks just ahead of efforts to eliminate H7N9 by vaccinating chickens, reports <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/article/china-deadly-strain-bird-flu-now-easily-infects-ducks">Science News</a> magazine.</p> <p>Since H7N9 began sickening people in 2013, a total of 1,625 people have contracted the bird flu strain and 623 have died. Most of those infected had been in contact with chickens. Initially, the virus killed about a third of people who caught it. But in 2016, the virus mutated to become even deadlier in both poultry and people, killing about half of the people it infected.</p> <p>A vaccine against the virus protects chickens, and consequently people, the new study found. No human cases of H7N9 have been reported since October 2017. But ducks weren’t vaccinated because the original H7N9 virus didn’t infect them easily. Now, the Chinese authorities are trying to prevent the deadlier virus strains from spreading to other poultry, wild birds and to people.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-03 10:46:45	2025-08-12 10:13:56	Details Edit Delete
1995	Czech Republic to inspect pork products from countries with ASF	The Czech Republic's State Veterinary Administration (JSB) has announced that all shipments of pork and heat-treated unprocessed products from countries that are not African swine fever (ASF) free will be tested for the presence of the virus before being placed on the Czech market.	<p>The authorities announced that this regulation will be applied to all the national food companies' operators that import products from Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Poland or Romania.</p> <p>"In view of the development of the disease situation in Europe, it is necessary to protect domestic pigs and the high-standard market for consumers from the possible introduction of the disease. That's why we have decided to condition the entry of potentially dangerous food from risky countries by mandatory ASF testing. The fight against the disease costs us a lot of money and there are a number of restrictive measures, so we do not want to risk another introduction of the disease into our territory," Minister of Agriculture Miroslav Toman stated.</p> <p>The JSB is currently randomly examining consignments of pigs and wild feathered pigs from ASF-compliant pigs for the presence of their virus. Over 100 samples were collected this year. In either case, the presence of ASF was not detected. The new veterinary measures of the JSB will also intensify monitoring intensively and will investigate pork meat and products from countries where the presence of ASF has not officially been confirmed.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-03 10:30:46	2025-08-11 15:21:54	Details Edit Delete
1994	Belarus banned poultry imports from regions in China and Bulgaria	Belarusian authorities have suspended the imports of poultry from regions in China and Bulgaria due to the bird flu outbreaks reported in those countries.	<p>The Department of Veterinary and Food Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food informed that the outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) have occurred in the Guizhou province, China, and the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria.</p> <p>Starting from October 3, temporary restrictions are imposed on the import of live poultry, hatching eggs, wild, zoo and circus animals, poultry meat, egg powder, melange, albumin and other food products from processing poultry from these regions , hunting trophies (game birds) and other products from these regions.</p> <p>The department also announced in a statement that there is a need to take additional control measures to ensure the biological protection of poultry facilities of all forms of ownership.</p>	1		Market		2018-10-03 10:10:55	2025-08-12 23:49:40	Details Edit Delete
1993	Brazilian chicken meat exports totaled 364 thousand tons in September	Brazilian exports of chicken meat totaled 363.8 thousand tons in September, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA).	<p>The performance registered in the ninth month of 2018 was 6% lower than the total exported in September 2017, with 387.1 thousand tons.</p> <p>In revenue, the September balance reached US $ 582.3 million, 8.8% lower than the US $ 638.6 recorded in the same period last year.</p> <p>In the year to date, sales of chicken meat abroad reached 3,060 million tons, a volume 7.5% lower than the 3.308 million tons registered between January and September 2017. In revenue, the balance of 2018 is of US $ 4.889 billion, 11.5% lower than the result of accumulated sales in the first nine months of 2017, with US $ 5.523 billion.</p> <p>"The volume of exports registered in September was significant compared to the lower number of business days in the period, if compared to other months of the year," analyzes ABPA's president, Francisco Turra.</p>	1		Market		2018-10-03 06:26:52	2025-08-12 20:08:01	Details Edit Delete
1992	Maple Leaf Foods acquires VIAU Foods	Maple Leaf Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VIAU Foods, a Canadian market leader in premium Italian cooked, dry-cured and charcuterie meats for a purchase price of $215 million, including $30 million in Maple Leaf stock.	<p>Maple Leaf expects this new transaction to be accretive to its earnings per share in the first year and to its margin expansion over time.</p> <p>The transaction will be financed through a combination of cash-on-hand and drawings under Maple Leaf's existing credit facility and is expected to close in December, subject to regulatory review.</p> <p>VIAU brings a portfolio of leading brands, a reputation for innovation and quality, skilled management and people, and excellent manufacturing assets," said Michael McCain, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods. "This acquisition expands Maple Leaf's position in the growing market for premium dry cured and pepperoni meat products and provides further production capacity in Quebec, an important strategic base to grow both Canadian and U.S. sales. It also enables VIAU to expand its portfolio to include raised without antibiotic products, leveraging Maple Leaf's leadership in this growing market."</p> <p>"It is with great pride that we join the Maple Leaf family," said Pat De Marco, President and COO of VIAU. "Our quality and food safety culture fits perfectly with Maple Leaf, the company that, for years, we have regarded as the Canadian industry leader. The resources that Maple Leaf brings will allow us to more quickly grow our business, provide additional product offerings to our customers, make further inroads into the U.S. market, and provide more opportunities to our people. We are truly excited about the future possibilities."</p> <p>VIAU produces a range of value-added prepared meat products including Italian cooked meats, sausages, pizza toppings, shaved steak and meatballs, and is the Canadian market leader in cooked and dry-cured pepperoni. It also produces a range of gourmet deli and premium charcuterie products including salametti, capicollo, pancetta and sliced chorizo.</p> <p>VIAU is also a leading supplier of dried pepperoni and other pizza toppings to the North American foodservice industry and markets its products through retailers across Canada.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-03 07:16:20	2025-08-12 17:38:46	Details Edit Delete
1991	Pork production in the US to grow by 3% over the next 6 months	Over the next half year, there will be 75,000 more hogs a week to go for the market, explains expert.	<p>The US hog inventory has increased to 69,156,000, up by 2 million compared to the last year and that means a lot of meat to be delivered on the market in the next few months.<br />In fact, about 75,000 more hogs a week will enter the slaughterhouses and processing units in the next six months, according to a market report from Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc.<br />Luckily, there is some good news for the industry as the US has finally reached an agreement on trade issues with Mexico and pork demand from China is expected to increase in the near future as the Asian country is fighting against ASF outbreaks.<br />"In our opinion, it will be hard for China to stop ASF. They will try but we have been in Russia for ten years, we have seen ASF there. We know Russia has tried to stop it and have made an excellent effort but so far have not been successful. Russia has land and strict biosecurity systems and protocols. The sheer scale of Chinas industry and hog density makes the effort even more daunting.<br />Finally, with the announcement on Sunday of the Trade agreement between the USA – Mexico – Canada (USMCA) there should be relief in the future for U.S. producers at some point from Mexican tariffs that have hurt U.S. hog prices", observes Mr Long.<br />Nevertheless, the US pig herd expansion seems to have slowed down in the last quarter, the country's breeding herd expansion accounting for only 10,000 head.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-02 16:40:13	2025-08-11 19:58:15	Details Edit Delete
1990		Sea Sheperd is making the offer hoping that the funds could stop the hunting of the whales.	<p>One million euros payable in ten tranches, between 2020 and 2030, is the offer submitted by Sea Sheperd UK to the Faroe Islands to stop its whaling activities, locally called the grindadrap.<br />Almost 8,000 cetaceans from five different species have been killed in the last decade by the Faroese fishermen in their grindadrap hunts, informs <a href="https://maritime-executive.com/article/sea-shepherd-offers-the-faroe-islands-one-million-euros">Maritime Executive</a>.<br />The one million Euros will be payable over 10 instalments at the end of every calendar year for 10 years with the first instalment of 100,000 Euros on January 1, 2020. Each payment will only be made if no cetaceans are deliberately hunted and killed in the Faroe Islands throughout the preceding 12 months.<br />In exchange, the British NGO is asking that the funds should be spent on promoting eco-friendly tourism to the Faroe Islands; Establishing cooperative whale/dolphin watching businesses in small communities around the Faroe Islands; Provision of teaching materials or specialist lectures to Faroese children on marine conservation; Training to Faroese citizens in marine mammal rescue techniques so that stranded cetaceans can be saved whenever possible.<br />The offer was submitted directly to the Faroese govern but it is expected to meet a strong opposition from the whale hunters. Despite the fact that grindadrap is seen a brutal way to kill the whales, the Faroese Pilot Whaler’s Association has argued that the killing method is actually humane. "It is every hunter's duty, honour and pride to kill an animal as quickly and humanely as possible", specified in the past Hans J. Hermansen, ex-president and board member for 22 years for the Faroese Pilot Whaler’s Association.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-02 16:09:33	2025-08-11 17:46:46	Details Edit Delete
1989	Record high beef exports for New Zealand in July	New Zealand exported 43,000 tonnes of fresh/frozen beef in July, increasing its volumes by 22% compared to 2017.	<p>Tom Forshaw, analyst at the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), said that the increase its based on larger shipments to some Asian markets.</p> <p>The demand for New Zealand's beef particularly stood out in China, were shipments increased by 53% in July 2018 compared to 2017 levels.</p> <p>" Despite Asian markets historically being viewed as lower-value, export values have risen in line with volumes, up 23% in July 2018 to total NZ$312 million," explained Forshaw.</p> <p>The strong export demand for NZ beef remained strong in recent months, while the domestic price for beef in the country has also been gaining soe strenght.</p> <p>Starting with September 17, the average P2 steer price stood at 557 cents/kg, which rose over 50% since May 2018. Compared to the same week in 2017, the price is 17 cents above.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-02 13:34:41	2025-08-12 20:35:58	Details Edit Delete
1988	The US meat industry praises the new US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement		<p><br />The Meat Institute considers that this new deal is an important step in keeping the duty-free access to two of the U.S. meat and poultry industry’s most critical foreign markets.</p> <p>“Under NAFTA, U.S. meat and poultry exports to Mexico and Canada have thrived as import duties were removed and non-scientific barriers to trade have been significantly reduced,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “The North American market for the meat and poultry industry is nearly completely integrated and is essential to its long-term viability. The agreement submitted today to Congress safeguards the core tenets of NAFTA that have strengthened the U.S. meat sector and overall economy.”a</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-02 10:39:00	2025-08-12 22:38:12	Details Edit Delete
1987	QMS has its first woman-chairman	Kate Rowell took the position on October 1st and welcomed three new Board Members.	<p>Quality Meat Scotland's (QMS) leading position has been filled with the first female chairman nominated to represent the interests of the meat industry in the country.<br />Kate Rowell, farmer and veterinarian, has taken up the role of chair of QMS on October 1st and welcomed the announcement of three new board members.<br />The three new members of the QMS board are Ann Irvine, Andy McGowan and Gordon Wallace.</p> <p>Ann Irvine, who is currently a board member of University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Perth College, was brought up on a mixed farm in Northern Ireland.</p> <p>For the past 21 years, she has been farming with her husband in North East Scotland and helping the public to better understand where their food comes from. Her professional career spans thirty years in local government and further and higher education.</p> <p>Andy McGowan is the Chief Executive of Scottish Pig Producers, the pig marketing cooperative that plays a pivotal role in developing the pigmeat supply chain in Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p> <p>He was the Head of Industry Development at QMS from 2002 until 2013 and has also worked in food and livestock genetics companies across Europe and Asia. Mr McGowan is currently the Vice President of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers and sits on the board of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society, scoteid.com Ltd, Wholesale Pigs (Scotland) Ltd and Pig Regen Ltd.</p> <p>Gordon Wallace is a butcher with over 30 years senior management experience ranging from volume carcass processing to meat product manufacturing.</p> <p>Mr Wallace is a part-time lecturer at the City of Glasgow College and freelance assessor/trainer principally with Scottish Meat Training. Gordon has a master’s degree in educational studies (M.Ed.), from Glasgow University and is a former chair of East Renfrewshire Council’s audit and scrutiny committee.</p> <p>Mrs Irvine and Mr McGowan commence their roles in October 2018 and Gordon Wallace takes up his role on 1 April 2019. A further new board member, starting in April 2019, has still to be announced.<br />Rowell extended sincere thanks to Alan McNaughton, who stands down at the end of his month after eight years on the board, and John Scott and Ronnie Eunson, who stand down at the end of March 2018.<br />“It is extremely encouraging that so many talented and knowledgeable people applied for the positions and I welcome the announcement of the appointment of these three individuals."We look forward to welcoming Ann, Andy and Gordon and I am confident they will bring a valuable combination of skills, fresh ideas and experience to the board.</p> <p>Finally, my sincere thanks, on behalf of the whole QMS team, to departing chairman Jim McLaren for his much-valued commitment, energy and enthusiasm during his term as chairman of the board.”, declared the new QMS chairman.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-02 07:04:15	2025-08-12 02:43:09	Details Edit Delete
1986	Brazil's cattle herd declined by 1.5%	The world's second largest herd didn't show any sign of expansion, despite the record-high grain crop in 2017.	<p>Last year, Brazil had the perfect weather conditions to reach a record-high grain crop but that didn't translate in a cattle herd expansion. Data collected from the Municipal Livestock Production and the Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics shows that the national cattle inventory has declined in 2017 compared with the previous year.<br />At the end of the year, there were 214.9 million cattle in the country, which stands for a 1.5% decline of the herd, informs Salaam Gateway magazine.<br />At the same time, Brazilian meat industry seemed to push forward the poultry sector who registered an increase of 6% compared with the figures reported in 2016, reaching a number of 1.4 billion birds, layer hens and broilers alike. The phenomenon generated a diminished value for the animal-based foods and production of 0.4% compared to 2016.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-02 06:28:20	2025-08-12 18:30:40	Details Edit Delete
1985	Danish Crown appoints new CEO for Tulip		<p>Andrew Cracknell (50) has been chosen to manage the on-going transformation of Tulip. He brings with him considerable experience of the meat industry and the UK retail landscape, which will be essential in securing and growing Tulip’s position in the UK market.</p> <p>Jais Valeur, Group CEO at Danish Crown, said: “We’re in the throes of a major transformation in the UK and our focus has been on finding a leader who possesses in-depth knowledge of production as well as being a commercial heavyweight. I’m therefore extremely pleased to welcome Andrew on board.”</p> <p>Andrew, after graduating with a BSc degree, started his career with the ABP Food Group more than 25 years ago. Having worked in both the Fresh and Frozen Divisions, he was appointed Commercial Director in 2009 and became a member of the board. In 2014, he joined Noble Foods as CEO and in 2016 he took up the position of Managing Director of the Red Meat Division within 2 Sisters Food Group.</p> <p>Commenting on his latest appointment, Andrew said: “I am delighted to be joining Tulip Ltd and the Danish Crown family at such a key time. With so much uncertainty in the market both domestically and globally, I believe that Tulip is strategically positioned to grow. The high degree of vertical integration, from the farm through abattoir and processing to great quality products, will deliver short, secure and sustainable supply chains that are vital in today’s marketplace. There is a lot to do and I am confident that by working together with our colleagues, our customers and suppliers we can succeed in building a sustainable future for the business.”</p> <p>Andrew takes up his position with immediate effect and takes over from Jais Valeur, who has had day-to-day responsibility for Tulip Ltd since June 2018, concurrently with his job as Group CEO of Danish Crown.</p>	1		Retail		2018-10-01 15:59:15	2025-08-12 19:46:36	Details Edit Delete
1984	Tanzania's ban on poultry has raised the chicken price to $4.5 per kg	The East African country is confronted with a shortage of chicken meat as the domestic production covers only 85% of the market.	<p>Tanzania has played the card of protectionism in front of poultry imports and is now paying the price, literally. Retail price for chicken meat has risen sharply by more than 60%, months after the local government imposed a ban on poultry products imports from neighbouring countries in East Africa, reports <a href="https://allafrica.com/stories/201810010001.html">All Africa</a> magazine.<br />Hotels and food shops across the country are now feeling the effect as local producers have stopped production of day-old chicks, leading to a shortage of broilers and layers.<br />According to Manase Mrindwa, secretary general of the Tanzania Poultry Breeders Association, high taxation for imported parent-stock has limited the projected production of broilers for this year due to the fact that a single parent stock is sold now at a price of $5 to $10, which is far beyond the financial power of small farmers.<br />Due to the sortage of chicken meat in the market, prices for broiler have jumped in the last few month from $2.8 to $4.5 and the situation doesn't present an immediate solution as the domestic production covers only 85% of the demand. Two years ago, Tanzania banned the poultry imports from the US with the intention to protect the local farmers. At the same time, trade with neighbouring countries in East Africa was deteriorated when Tanzania declined to ratify a regional agreement which allows the East Africa Community (EAC) partner states to share veterinary services.<br />The failure by Tanzania to approve the Mutual Recognition Agreement for East African Vets, which came into force in 2016, has made it difficult for other EAC member states to export chicken to Tanzania.<br />The agreement provides that any EAC member state can import or export chicken and livestock within the region as long as the animals have been tested by a veterinary professional from any of the signatory countries.</p>	1		Market		2018-10-01 14:41:56	2025-08-13 00:43:47	Details Edit Delete
1983	Polish official asks for wild boar depopulation	Is a prerequisite in the fight against ASF, says Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski.	<p>Isolate the farms and depopulate the wild boar herds to a level that is safe, recommends the Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski.<br />Poland is fighting against ASF since 2014 and the number of outbreaks is increasing to lately, despite the efforts made to contain the virus.<br />500 veterinary and action inspectors are missing in the field and the number of outbreaks reported this year has already reached 108, more than half all 212 detected in four years since the disease was first detected in the country.<br />Now the minister insists that only a depopulation of wild boar herds will give the authorities a chance to intervene to stop the spreading of the virus and he is appealing to hunters to engage more in this "war against illness", reports Portal Spozywczy magazine.<br />In his opinion, although the National Hunting Party and the Hunting District of the Polish Hunting Association understand the seriousness of the situation, shooting in individual hunting grounds is carried out in a "sluggish and absolutely inadequate" manner.<br />"The state once gave the Polish Hunting Union great privileges. It was the exclusive right to hunt animals, the right to use farmer fields, not only in the sense of organizing hunting and walking in private property but also hunting for game that feeds on these fields.<br />Since the state gave privileges, in the situation of the war we have at the moment, because it is a war with illness, also hunters have duties and they must understand this", said the minister.<br />According to the data presented by minister Ardanowski, the growth rate in the wild boar population is at 300%. "The destruction of wild boars is a condition for not keeping the disease in nature", asked the minister, mentioning that the depopulation will not threaten the existence of this species.</p>	1		Industry		2018-10-01 12:08:49	2025-08-12 07:44:21	Details Edit Delete
1982	Malaysia's dependence on cattle imports is growing	Between 2010 and 2016, Malaysia saw an annual decline of around 2% in its cattle and buffalo population and the phenomenon continues.	<p>Malaysia is facing a decline of its cattle herd, as slaughtering numbers are increasing and new welfare regulations adopted by some of its largest livestock suppliers are becoming more stricter.<br />Between 2010 and 2016, Malaysia saw an annual decline of around 2% in its cattle and buffalo population and for 2018 analysts are expecting a further reduction to 855,441 head, and predicts the slaughter rate will grow to 15.8 %, according to Salaam Gateway.<br />Two years ago, the national herd was at 867,091 head, according to a recent Rabobank analysis and 14.8% were slaughtered throughout that year, increasing the country's dependence on livestock imports from Australia or Thailand or on water buffalo meat imports from India.<br />In fact, Ben Santoso, a Rabobank Singapore food and agribusiness analyst, believes that the country's beef imports will reach 90% of the domestic consumption by 2022.<br />2015 was the best year for Australian livestock exports to Malaysia, with a figure of 50,000 head delivered to this market. Nevertheless, new rules established by the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS), a unique regulatory structure that holds them responsible for ensuring that the entire supply chain conforms to Australian standards, even after the animals have landed overseas, have limited the livestock exports to 21,330 in 2017, according to data presented by Meat and Livestock Australia.<br />These new rules are meant to assure a high animal welfare standard and forbidden the livestock exporters to deliver cattle, sheep and goats for a sacrificial purpose, fact that it has stopped the shipments during the celebration of Korban. As a result, the Malaysian cattle herd was diminished further in the last two years and the phenomenon is expected to continue.</p>	1		Market		2018-10-01 10:38:18	2025-08-13 05:39:00	Details Edit Delete
1981	Pig prices continue to decline, says AHDB		<p>AHDB trainee analyst, Amey Brassington, said GB estimated slaughterings were up around 600 head on the previous week to total 172,600 head. Industry reports suggest that supply is slightly ahead of demand, which remains subdued.</p> <p>The average carcase weight for the SPP sample for the week remained steady at 82.89kg.</p> <p>In contrast to the SPP, the EU-spec APP rose slightly on the week, up 0.16p in the week ended 15 September, to finish on 151.74p/kg. The current figure is 13.99p lower than year earlier levels. </p>	1		Industry		2018-10-01 06:37:57	2025-08-12 11:55:44	Details Edit Delete
1980	Hormel Foods is investing $150 million to expand its Iowa facility		<p>Burke is one of the leading providers of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meat products in the foodservice and prepared food industries.The 210,000-square-foot expansion is one of the largest in the company’s history. Adding to the current 225,000 square feet of production, warehouse, and offices, the expansion would also add approximately 210 new jobs in addition to the current 350 team members.</p> <p>“This expansion of our Burke facility is a significant and strategic investment, allowing us to continue to expand and accelerate growth in our foodservice portfolio,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. “Burke has been a leader in the pizza topping industry, and this expansion will provide them with the additional capacity to meet the growing demand for its products.”</p> <p>“This investment is a testament to the Burke team and the pride every one of our team members puts into the creation of our customer’s products,” said Chad Randick, president of Burke Marketing Corporation. “The expansion will be a positive force for the Nevada community, bringing added jobs and boosting the local economy. We are proud to expand in Nevada and Story County where Burke has called home since 1974.”</p> <p>Construction of the planned expansion will begin in the next few months, following anticipated approvals at the local and state level, with an expected completion date in early 2020.</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Hormel Foods</em></p>	1		Industry		2018-10-01 06:18:49	2025-08-13 05:22:45	Details Edit Delete
1979	Kerry Group expands its Russian operation	The Irish food company opens its first plant in Moscow region with a full capacity of 26,000 tonnes.	<p>Kerry Group has been a constant presence in the Russian market since 2006 and now is expanding its business in the region by opening the first plant in the Istra district of Moscow.<br />Production is to start immediately with ingredients for the meat processing and snacks market, informs Food Ingredients First magazine.<br />The plant and the warehouse have been built occupies a site of 7,000 square meters and the full capacity is designed to reach 26,000 tonnes per year. The official opening ceremony was held last week in the presence of Andrei Razin, Minister of Agriculture for the Moscow region and Edmond Scanlon, Kerry Group Chief Executive.<br />According to Scanlon, the plant is going to use locally sourced raw materials for the ingredients delivered to the Russian market and other countries in the area. "We opened our regional development and application center in 2014, and the building of this state-of-the-art facility was for us the next logical step in the development of our business in the region", said Edmon Scanlon.</p>	1		Market		2018-09-30 11:09:23	2025-08-13 01:10:25	Details Edit Delete
1978	The first solar-powered abattoir to be built in Australia	The $217 million investment is to be set in Queensland and it will have a capacity of 2,400 head of cattle a day.	<p>Authorities in Australia's Queensland state have approved a major solar-powered abattoir, touted as the first of its kind in the country, in a move to boost a pillar industry facing increasing challenges such as drought, reports <a href="https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-09/29/c_137501788.htm">Xinhua</a> news agency.<br />The meat processing plant it will cost $217 million and the construction is planned to begin next year. The project is initiated by Asia Pacific Agri-Corp and its partners and will be developed in the Gladstone and consists of a solar farm and the abattoir. The region is considered vulnerable in terms of energy need for better water management amid efforts to keep the business sustainable through dry weather.<br />Queensland is Australia's main producer and exporter of beef, with the meat processing sector alone employing about 18,000 workers, according to state agriculture figures.</p>	1		Technology		2018-09-30 08:45:47	2025-08-12 20:48:16	Details Edit Delete

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