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| 7539 | How demand for transparency is accelerating digital transformation in the seafood industry | The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) research has revealed that 71% of seafood consumers say origin labelling influences their purchase of seafood. Meanwhile, governments worldwide are legislating for greater transparency and traceability in seafood value chains. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">This pressure is causing the industry to search for innovative ways to ensure seafood’s provenance and sustainability. Fortunately, as technologies like <em>IoT</em> (Internet of Things), <em>UAVs</em> (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and <em>AI</em> (Artificial Intelligence) mature, they’re offering transformative applications. This is resulting in the seafood industry’s digital transformation - from sea to plate.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In this article we explore the trends and pressures driving digital transformation in the seafood sector. We also spotlight some of the latest innovations, which are improving efficiency, traceability and transparency across the value chain.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Rising concerns about seafood provenance and sustainability</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainability has come into sharp focus in recent years as feeding the world’s growing population ascends the public agenda. This, and concerns for the environment, animal welfare and unethical labour practices, are causing consumers to take more interest in where and how their seafood is sourced. Meanwhile, global, regional and national legislation is catalysing a shift towards responsible and sustainable practices across the value chain.</p> <h3>Sustainable seafood is vital for food security</h3> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Global research organisation, WorldFish, has highlighted the benefits of sustainable ocean food systems in providing livelihoods and nutrition, arguing global food systems can achieve negative emissions by 2050.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At COP28 in Dubai, campaigners highlighted the potential for aquatic food systems to feed the growing global population. This illustrates growing recognition for seafood as a valuable protein, plus the importance of effective fish stocks management to safeguard its availability for future generations.</p> <h3>Provenance & sustainability influence purchases</h3> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to campaigners and media interest, consumers are aware of the impact of their choices. So they’re asking more questions and making conscious decisions to support sustainable and ethically sourced seafood.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The NSC spoke to 18,000 seafood consumers worldwide, and 71% agreed origin labelling affected their seafood purchases. Many are willing to pay a premium for sustainability too, with more than 4 in 10 saying they'll pay more for sustainable fish or seafood.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This highlights opportunities for retailers, distributors and producers to improve and communicate traceability, raising sustainable seafood’s value as a result.</p> <h3> </h3> <h3>Legislation is pushing for transparency</h3> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Uni-lateral agreements and legislation are accelerating the move towards responsible and sustainable practices. Through initiatives such as the <em>Port State Measures Agreement</em> (PSMA), the <em>FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Catch Documentation Schemes</em> (CDS), and national regulations like the EU's <em>Common Fisheries Policy</em> (CFP) and U.S. <em>Seafood Traceability Rule</em>, governments are setting standards and requirements for documenting and tracking seafood. In turn, seafood producers, processors, and retailers are complying through implementing robust systems that record catch data and verify origin.</p> <h3>Digital technologies transforming the value chain</h3> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fortunately, groundbreaking technologies are maturing and being adopted across the seafood value chain. From harvesting to production and distribution, to understanding and predicting consumer preferences.</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li><strong>Amphibious drones</strong> & <strong>AI</strong> preserving ecosystems and eliminating the guesswork in seafood harvesting.</li> <li><strong>Robots</strong>, <strong>drones</strong>, <strong>IoT</strong> & <strong>machine learning</strong> improving efficiency and decision-making in aquaculture.</li> <li><strong>Trading platforms</strong> mimimising waste and transaction costs through simplified buying and selling.</li> <li>Retailers creating immersive "phygital" experiences with <strong>QR codes</strong>, <strong>robot shoppers</strong> & <strong>mobile payments</strong>.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>‘‘Fishing is, of course, absolutely possible without using AI. But the increased knowledge means we will be able to make better decisions, both for the environment and the business.‘‘</em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anette Grøttland Zimowski</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Chief marketing and communications officer at Ava Ocean</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Precision harvesting: scallops to sea urchins</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wild seafood is traditionally harvested through dredging, which causes lasting damage to the seabed. So when the Norwegian government banned dredging in 1993, Ava Ocean’s scallop fishery was forced to close until they could come up with a new approach.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Today, the scallop fishery is thriving, having shown regulators the value of its state-of-the-art amphibious drone: the "Ava Ray". Using innovative non-invasive technology, this is successfully reducing the guesswork in harvesting as well as the environmental impact of scallop harvesting.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to Anette Grøttland Zimowski, chief marketing and communications officer at Ava Ocean, the Ava Ray is:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"unlike any other fishing gear in use today, [it means you know] exactly what you harvest, where you harvest.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Scallops are part of a diverse ecosystem on the seabed called the benthic zone. Dredging disturbs its vital biodiversity, leading to damage, which has wide-ranging effects on surrounding sea life. To avoid this, the "Ava Ray" seabed harvester gently hovers above the seabed, plucking seafood using a precision water flow system to efficiently lift its target. Ava Ocean’s advancements are not just about technology but also a shift in mindset.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“The focus for [previous] technological improvements have been mainly geared towards improving efficiency. It is only in recent years that environmental and ecosystem impacts have started to become a consideration to R&D in the industry.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Fishing is, of course, absolutely possible without using AI. But the increased knowledge means we will be able to make better decisions, both for the environment and the business.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Keen to continue reducing its environmental impact, Ava Ocean works closely with marine scientists.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“We still know so little about the intricate workings of the habitats we harvest from, and it will take time and research to begin to truly understand the impact of doing anything on the seabed, even with our gentle harvesting method.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Ava Ocean is applying the technology in other locations for seafoods like sea urchins and sea cucumber. It has also received government funding to harvest an overgrowth of sea urchins in Northern Norway. The goal? Revitalise lost kelp forests and develop new products from the urchins gathered.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">When asked whether Ava Ocean’s sustainability credentials are important to their customers, Zimowski explains that although sustainability and traceability are becoming more important, price and supply remain a big draw.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“With a world in financial turmoil, price and availability continues to be of critical importance to most buyers. Many consumers will still pay for superior quality and the knowledge that the food on their plate does not come from environmentally harmful fisheries, but it is a crowded space with a lot of tall tales and unsubstantiated claims.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This makes education even more important; she says,</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Even if they are environmentally conscious, most people have no idea how scallops are traditionally caught, or how harmful dredging is to seabed habitats. So, the job starts there, working with our customers B2B to educate and inspire.”</p> <h2>Improving welfare & efficiency in aquaculture</h2> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Aquaculture is vital if the industry is to meet demand for sustainable seafood. Fortunately, a raft of technologies is helping to streamline operations and maximise yield for aquaculture farmers.</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li><strong>REMOTE MONITORING:</strong> In a sector where growth takes place out-of-sight and underwater, IoT supports ‘smart fish farming’, enabling farmers to optimise operations and safeguard the welfare of their fish. Farmers are notified when anomalies or emergencies occur, leading to improved efficiency and productivity plus reduced labour and operational costs.</li> <li><strong>ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION:</strong> Robotics and automation can improve speed, accuracy and quality in aquaculture. Adapting to different types and sizes of fish, robots skilfully and hygienically fillet, sort, grade and package fish; with minimal human involvement. As well as reducing labour costs and energy consumption, this can increase safety and profitability.</li> <li><strong>DRONES IN FISHERIES:</strong> Drones have become a valuable tool in fisheries management. Employed for surveillance, they allow authorities to monitor fishing activities and enforce regulations. Drones are also used for fish-stock assessment, providing valuable data on population size, migration patterns and habitat conditions, while playing a crucial role in monitoring illegal fishing activities and aiding in the conservation and protection of marine resources – particularly at offshore sites, high-risk or difficult to access locations.</li> </ul> <h2>Trading platforms reducing seafood waste and improving traceability</h2> <p style="font-weight: 400;">One in three fish caught is never eaten, according to tech firm Rooser. To address this, the Edinburgh-based firm has created a seafood-trading platform for Europe’s 140,000+ seafood buyers and sellers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Enabling faster, more transparent buying and selling of seafood, the platform helps to reduce waste. And as the company scales globally, it has plans to improve traceability, through using the data to accurately track the carbon footprint of each piece of fish.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This data could then be used by governments to better manage fish stocks, says Wired magazine, describing Rooser as having the potential to "become the Google Maps for the fishing industry."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>As QR codes replace barcodes, there’s a huge opportunity to educate consumers about every detail: from country – or even square mile – of origin, to what the fish was raised on and how you might like to cook it.</em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kjetil Hestad</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Director of aquaculture and market access, Sjoematbedriftene</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How retail is embracing digital</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Retailers are embracing technology to improve productivity and boost customer experience. AI crunches valuable data on consumer behaviour, enabling them to predict demand and streamline inventories.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A handful of retailers are using algorithms to inform product development, optimise pricing and improve personalisation. And several pioneers are creating immersive ‘phygital’ shopping experiences.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">But with innovations like QR codes in their infancy, seafood distributors say consumer education is vital to encourage adoption.</p> <p><strong>The smartest smart stores</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In China’s Hema Fresh, smart technology means customers can scan QR codes on products to get more information – including when food items were harvested, where they were sourced from and when they were delivered to the store. With a strong emphasis on domestic produce, this system also highlights locally sourced credentials.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Payment can be made through the Hema app, while the in-store dining experience – staffed by robots – is a big draw. Customers can use the app to book a seat and order their food, before robots move items from the shelves to the kitchen and deliver meals when they’re ready.</p> <p><strong>Maximising the benefits of QR codes</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Some seafood consumers want to know more about the life of their fish before it arrives in their shopping basket. These important, underlying questions can be answered by QR codes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Kjetil Hestad, director of aquaculture and market access, Sjomatbedriftene says:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"As QR codes replace barcodes, there’s a huge opportunity to educate consumers about every detail: from country – or even square mile – of origin, to what the fish was raised on and how you might like to cook it.<br />But this potential is not yet being used to its full potential".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“To pick up your phone and scan a QR code to get that information, to read it and make a decision on whether you take a product or not? That’s a time-consuming process – and one that is certainly off-putting for many consumers.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Hestad explains that many consumers don’t even realise what information is offered through QR codes – even if it's exactly what they want to know. And this information will become increasingly important as suppliers opt for QR codes to replace product information.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"If it’s cheaper for producers to use a QR code instead of printing information on packages, they might start to do that".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">When asked about what the solution is, Hestad says:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Consumer education is vital, and it needs to be done joined up and at a large scale at the company and at the organisation level. It’s not enough for one company to do this. The only way we can give consumers the opportunity to use QR codes, is to help them understand what these codes are".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> he digital transformation sweeping through the seafood supply chain represents a sea change in how the industry operates.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Driven by environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, these advancements are not just reshaping the landscape of seafood harvesting and aquaculture, but also enhancing end-to-end traceability and transparency in the entire value chain.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As these digital tools evolve, there’s potential to go further, preserving natural environments, ensuring animal welfare, and reducing waste. And with widespread adoption, these technologies can go towards reassuring consumers that they are buying responsibly sourced products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The journey towards a fully digital supply chain is complex and fraught with challenges. But these potential benefits make this transformation both necessary and inevitable. For the seafood sector, embracing digital innovation is no longer just an option; it will be essential for sustainability and success in the modern marketplace.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 0000-00-00 00:00:00 | 2025-08-11 22:13:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2681 | Denmark sets a goal in reducing food waste | <p>The Danish Ministry of Environment and Food, together with the Danish representations in the US, China and Japan, announced that is seeking measures to tackle food waste. "If we want to do something good for our environment and our limited resources, reducing food waste and food loss is a great place to start. I would like us in Denmark to take the lead in this fight.<br />Every year, almost one-third of all the food produced in the world goes to waste. And also in Denmark, we have challenges with food waste. Each house has food waste for approx. NOK 3,000 (€305) a year", says environment and food minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen.<br />Therefore, on Monday 11 March, the Minister for the Environment and Food visits the NGO WeFood, which is run by DanChurchAid, and which sells goods that cannot be sold in normal supermarkets, even if they fail nothing.</p> <p>In order to focus on the global challenges with food waste, Danish embassies will hold a series of events and initiatives on 12 March 2019, which will focus on the agenda. The Ministry of the Environment and Food also holds an event on the prevention of food loss and food waste. This is part of the fact that the Minister for the Environment and Food is the ambassador for the UN World Goal on precisely preventing food loss and food waste.<br />On the basis of the UN's global goal for sustainable development, the Minister for the Environment and Food is also hosted by the World Food Summit - Better Food for More People on 29-30. August this year. The annual summit aims to establish a platform for managers who will help transform the global food system into a sustainable and healthy food system. Optimal use of resources, including prevention of food loss and food waste, is among other things on the agenda.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-03-11 05:27:23 | 2025-08-11 22:13:54 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 3532 | Second bird flu outbreak reported in Hungary | 115,000 geese to be culled in a farm near the Romanian border. | <p>Hungary's veterinary watchdog NEBIH confirmed the second outbreak of avian flu (H5N8 virus) at a goose farm near the Romanian border. The first outbreak was reported at a turkey farm, close to the Slovakian border, a few hundred kilometres away.<br />NEBIH officials stated that all the geese in the farm (115,000 head) are to be culled and a quarantine zone is to be instituted on 10 km radius. Officials have mentioned is possible the virus to be carried by wild birds that are living on a lake nearby. Since the beginning of the year, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania are affected by bird flu outbreaks in several regions. Poland is also the world's third-largest exporter of poultry and the largest producer in the EU. However, China, one of the largest destination for Polish poultry didn't place a ban for the products imported from this country.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-01-17 11:32:10 | 2025-08-11 22:13:58 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 8214 | Belgium: Increased production of cattle and chickens in 2024 | In 2024, 809,000 bovine animals, 310.5 million poultry and 9.4 million pigs were slaughtered, which is 4.9% more bovine animals, 2.9% more poultry and 0.4% more pigs than a year earlier. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Belgian statistical office. In terms of weight, pigs account for the largest share (54%). Chickens register the highest numbers, with 25.8 million chickens slaughtered per month. Furthermore, 783,000 pigs, 67,400 bovine animals, 58,600 turkeys, 5,600 sheep, 4,300 other poultry, 2,400 ducks, 2,200 goats and 130 horses were slaughtered every month in Belgium.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Increase in cattle and chickens</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Over the year 2024, 809,000 bovine animals were slaughtered. This is an increase of 5% compared to the previous year. After a slight increase in 2023, the rising trend has been confirmed in 2024.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The poultry sector also registers a slight increase (3%). In total, 310.5 million poultry were slaughtered in 2024 versus 301.6 million in 2023. This is the highest number since registrations began in 2008.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Stabilisation for pigs</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">After a sharp decrease of 11% in the number of pigs slaughtered in 2023, that number remained the same in 2024. In 2024, 9.4 million pigs were slaughtered, as in 2023. One positive note is that the Belgian pig sector did achieve a higher slaughter weight than in 2023; a slight increase of 2%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Pigs register the highest weight</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Historically speaking, the pig sector remains the most important supplier of slaughtered animals in terms of weight (54%). In 2024, this is 945 million kg of slaughter weight.</li> <li>The chicken sector accounts for 31% of the slaughter weight, with 531 million kg.</li> <li>The bovine sector has a share of 14% in terms of weight, with a total of 249 million kg.</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-01 00:05:35 | 2025-08-11 22:13:58 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6639 | BRF formalizes halal joint venture in Saudi Arabia | Brazilian food processor BRF SA has formalized the creation of a joint venture with the Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to Reuters. | <p>The intention to set up the joint venture had been communicated in October 2022. BRF's stake in the new company will be 70% and HPDC will have 30%, the Brazilian firm said.</p> <p>The joint venture's announcement underscores BRF's push to move from a purely exporter role to a local supplier of meat products in the country.</p> <p>Saudi Arabia imported an annual average of 564,476 metric tons of Brazilian chicken products in the decade ended in 2022, according to data compiled by the Arab-Brazil Chamber of Commerce. Last year, however, it bought a smaller 340,000 metric tons, ranking fourth among Brazil's top chicken destinations behind the United Arab Emirates, Japan and China.</p> <p>BRF said the main goal of the joint venture will be developing the halal meat industry in the region, referring to food that must be produced according to Muslim dietary requirements.</p> <p>The joint venture's formalization comes days after SALIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PIF, acquired a 10.7% stake in BRF through a follow-on share offering as part of Saudi Arabia's long-term goal to secure food security for the Kingdom.</p> <p>BRF has sold products in the Middle East for over 50 years. Starting in 2009, it set up its own distribution network in Saudi Arabia, where it also acquired a food processing unit three years ago.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-04 00:15:27 | 2025-08-11 22:14:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4409 | 5 new trends to reshape grocery retail in Asia | Accessibility, online sales, health, digitisation and omnichannel evolution of stores are offering a new perspective for the sector, according to the latest report from IGD Asia. | <p>Consumers have adopted new ways of purchasing their grocery during 2020 due to restrictive measures imposed in front of the pandemic wave in Asia and these trends are to reshape further the grocery retail industry, says the latest report from IGD Asia.</p> <p><strong>Accessible retailing</strong></p> <p>The global pandemic has made businesses come up with new solutions to make their operations, products and services more accessible. These new solutions have provided new growth opportunities for retailers and therefore we expect this trend to continue, with an acceleration post-pandemic.</p> <p>A great example of this is retailers teaming up with third-party delivery providers. Over the past year, there were loads of retailers partner with foodservice delivery businesses to make their offers more accessible and offer a new solution for 'impulse ecommerce'. Foodpanda has recently added 2,500 7-Eleven stores to its app across Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines. An average of 1,000 SKUs will be shoppable with delivery times averaging 20 minutes. The agreement follows a six-month trial which saw orders via the Foodpanda app grow 50% month-on-month.</p> <p><strong>Fast-tracking online grocery</strong></p> <p>"We saw a surge in demand for online grocery retailing in 2020 across Asia, with more people than ever both shopping online and the channel growing in importance. Retailers with existing operations have rapidly developed their services, while many retailers who were previously not online have launched services in the space of just a few months.</p> <p>We expect online grocery retailing to remain elevated post-pandemic, with retailers expanding their services, strengthening their capabilities, and boosting capacity. For example, FairPrice in Singapore has upskilled its in-store pickers, plus is offering two-hour delivery, via its Shop Fast, Shop Fresh service. Delivery is free on orders over SGD79 and prices are exactly the same as you would get in-store," explained Nick Miles, Head of Insight - Asia Pacific.</p> <p><strong>Elevation of health wellness and hygiene</strong></p> <p>Health and wellness has been a growing trend for a number of years, however, the importance of a healthy diet, personal well-being and hygiene, have become even more important in 2020. This provides a great opportunity for retailers and suppliers to differentiate themselves and supercharge relevancy of their offers. The most advanced businesses will elevate their attention on this going forward, providing affordable choice, new solutions and advice for shoppers.</p> <p><strong>Digitisation of the path to purchase</strong></p> <p>The perfect storm of mobile first internet access, a young tech-savvy population, highly advanced social platforms, plus high social media penetration means Asia is world-leading in the digitisation of the path to purchase. Smartphones are playing an increasing role in the shopping experience with digital communication and solutions that deliver new levels of personalisation.</p> <p>Retailers and suppliers will continue to enhance their capabilities and using new techniques to influence purchasing behaviours both in-store and online. Dairy Farm in Hong Kong has brought its 10 brands and 2,000+ shops together under its new digital first rewards club. With daily content, personalised offers and lots of other features, it was the most downloaded free app in Hong Kong in 2020, 2.8m downloads in just four months.</p> <p><strong>Omnichannel evolution of stores</strong></p> <p>Even with the growth of ecommerce over the coming years, stores will remain vitally important, but they will need to evolve to survive. Stores have a vital role to play in supporting the growth of ecommerce, while ecommerce can also help support store operations. Shoppers will increasingly not differentiate between the two channels and therefore the challenge for retailers and suppliers is to provide a seamless experience across both. China is leading the way, while across Asia we expect more retailers to adapt and flex stores to achieve seamless 020 operations.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2021-01-12 09:53:28 | 2025-08-11 22:14:31 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 978 | Pinnacle finalized the acquisition of JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding | Pinnacle Asset Management has finalized the acquisition previously announced on January 17, 2018, of the U.S.-based cattle feeding assets and farms, collectively known as JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, from a major processor of beef and pork JBS USA, in a transaction worth nearly $200 million. | <p>Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is the largest cattle feeding operation in the world, with roots in the U.S. dating back to the 1920s.</p> <p>The transaction includes 11 feed yards across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, with a feeding capacity of more than 900,000 head of cattle, and a long-term agreement to supply cattle to JBS USA beef processing plants.</p> <p>The current Five Rivers management team will remain in place, led by president and CEO Mike Thoren, to ensure business continuity and build upon Five Rivers’ strong track record of innovation and stewardship.</p> <p>“We are pleased to have completed this transaction and believe Five Rivers has significant opportunities for growth. We look forward to working closely with Mike and his talented team to build upon Five River’s position as the leading cattle feeding operation in the world. Additionally, this transaction furthers Pinnacle’s mission to develop a diversified, global, physical commodity platform,” Jason M. Kellman, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Pinnacle Asset Management, said.</p> <p>Mr. Thoren added, “This is an exciting milestone in Five Rivers’ long history and a testament to the more than 600 skilled professionals who comprise the Five Rivers team. I am pleased to be partnering with Pinnacle, Arcadia, and Ospraie who share our vision for growth and our passion for providing high-quality fed cattle, including conventional, natural, certified humane and source-verified beef products, in a responsible and environmentally friendly way. We are grateful for JBS’ stewardship and are pleased to continue our relationship by remaining their leading supplier under a long-term agreement. The global demand for American beef remains robust and Five Rivers is well positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-03-21 12:21:40 | 2025-08-11 22:14:41 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4686 | Saudi Arabia changes rules for frozen poultry imports | A reduction in shelf life from one year to 3 months is now in place in the Saudi market. | <p>Saudi Arabia decided to change rules in frozen poultry imports and the first supplier hit was Brazil, with 11 poultry plants banned for exports in the Kingdom. The decision was transmitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the same day the ban was imposed for Brazilian poultry processors. The measure affects all countries that export poultry meat to the country and is being treated in the scope of the World Poultry Council (IPC) to build a unified global reaction, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) informed in a statement.<br />"Among member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as is the case of Brazil and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is not acceptable to impose sanitary barriers without proper technical evidence - as recommended in the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement (SPS) and the Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement (TBT)", commented the industry association.</p> <p>According to ABPA, "the reduction of shelf life (or validity of a product from its date of manufacture) to three months, without clear technical criteria and far from the practice of the international market, suggests a decision with a potential protectionist nature". The second-largest importer of chicken meat from Brazil, Saudi Arabia accounted for about 12% of Brazilian shipments last year. At this moment, BRF has remained the only Brazilian poultry producer present in the Saudi market. Last week, 11 Brazilian slaughterhouses had their export authorization suspended by Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: Prima Chicken</em>)</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-05-14 08:49:14 | 2025-08-11 22:15:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5965 | Animal welfare commitment:the union of the Spanish meat sector for animal welfare | From the Spanish livestock-meat sector we have presented the common seal "B+ CompromisoBienestar Animal"(‘Animal welfare commitment’), which includes in a unified image all the meat and meat products certified by the different certification systems implemented in coordination by each sector. | <p>This new seal complies with the "Five Freedoms" and the Animal Welfare principles established by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). The best technical and academic specialists in this field have participated in its development, and it has been endorsed by high-level Scientific Committees, resulting in a certification system that includes requirements based on more demanding scientific and technical criteria than those required by the European and national regulations, the most demanding in the world.</p> <p>The objective is to strictly guarantee that the products have been certified by the technical regulations of the respective certification schemes developed by the six InterprofessionalOrganisations and certified by independent certification bodies accredited by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC). Consequently, the rigor and objectivity of the common seal is guaranteed.</p> <p>In the case of the white pork sector, we started this adventure three years ago and we were the promoters of the initiative, currently having more than 60% of certified livestock production. For this reason, the culmination of this entire process is the new common seal that shows a culture of animal welfare from "Farm to fork" of the entire sector.</p> <p>The seal provides recognition and solidity and allows its adaptation to each livestock production, endorsing the good practices carried out in the areas of welfare, animal health, biosecurity, and traceability in all links of the production chain, and is responsibly aligned with the Green Deal, and therefore is also committed to sustainability, quality and food safety.</p> <p>Finally, "CompromisoBienestar Animal" and the respective certification schemes are in a continuous process of verification and improvement, and will show how we have the most efficient and demanding production model, and also with maximum transparency and guarantee to the consumer.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-12-20 05:15:28 | 2025-08-11 22:15:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1881 | Grieg Seafood Group plans to ramp up its salmon harvest | The target set for 2020 is 100,000 tonnes of fish from 75,000 expected this year. | <p>Norwegian Grieg Seafood Group intends to increase its salmon production to 100,000 tonnes by 2020, according to a public statement made by the company.<br />These plans are encouraged by the fact that salmon prices have increased lately, contributing to higher revenues for Grieg Seafood Group, while in 2017 the production has remained stable at 62,600 tonnes. <br />Grieg Seafood Group operates four salmon aquaculture facilities in Rogaland and Finnmark (Norway), Shetland (United Kingdom) and British Columbia (Canada) and intends to increase production while also decrease costs below the industry average.<br />It said that this reduction would mainly be driven by better operational efficiency from higher volumes and improved biology, and that to secure longer-term growth, additional opportunities would be pursued, such as acquiring new capacity, acquisitions and joint ventures and the development of new concepts.<br />"Our objective is to ensure sustainable growth in the years ahead by combining great people, nature and technology. We believe salmon will be an increasingly important food source globally, and that Grieg Seafood will be able to create value for multiple stakeholders, including the communities in which we operate, our employees and shareholders, while we provide salmon to the world," said CEO Andreas Kvame.<br />Revenues recorded last year were over €700 million based on a larger harvest of 64,214 tonnes of salmon. In the second quarter of 2018, the company's operating income increased by 14% year-on-year to more than €235 million.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-09-09 12:01:28 | 2025-08-11 22:15:16 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6765 | USMEF: Developing export opportunities in Indonesia | USMEF is ramping up the red meat industry’s presence in Indonesia through trade shows, promotions and the inaugural U.S. Meat Product Showcase. | <p>The world’s fourth-largest population, rising incomes and strong development of the retail and foodservice sectors are among the factors that point to expanding export opportunities for U.S. red meat in Indonesia. </p> <p>"Korean-style and Japanese-style barbecue chains are expanding in Indonesia, which creates opportunities for high-quality red meat. Consumers are also seeking convenience while social media is contributing to growing interest in food, protein, nutrition and culture", says Sabrina Yin, USMEF’s ASEAN director</p> <p>"There is a growing demand in parts of Indonesia for high-quality, grain-fed red meat and we’ve added a USMEF representative in the market – Arrofi Satrio Alam - to help develop opportunities for the industry".</p> <p>With nationwide beef consumption still at a relatively low level, Yin sees strong growth potential for U.S. beef in foodservice and retail.</p> <p>USDA’s agricultural attaché and consular met with U.S. suppliers and USMEF at the industry’s booth during Food & Hotel Indonesia.</p> <p>"We also see opportunities for U.S. pork with the country’s 30 million non-Muslims and have been conducting promotions at upscale retail outlets to grow awareness and differentiate U.S. pork as high-quality", Yin adds.</p> <p>To further raise awareness with regional importers and distributors, USMEF held its inaugural U.S. Meat Product Showcase in Indonesia last month. Nine U.S. suppliers displayed product and met individually with 18 Indonesian importers, 17 processors and three retailers in attendance. Representatives from Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council were on hand to demonstrate producer support for the U.S. red meat trade in Indonesia.</p> <p>USMEF also built an enhanced presence for the U.S. red meat industry at Food & Hotel Indonesia this summer.</p> <p>Yin says the main challenge for U.S. beef in Indonesia is the plant approval process, which is the most extensive of any country that requires establishment registration.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-09-25 00:15:16 | 2025-08-11 22:15:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6983 | Denmark: No Christmas without roast pork | 80% of Danes who celebrate Christmas eat roast pork either on Christmas Eve and/or for Christmas lunch. This is shown by a study YouGov has carried out for the Danish Crown. On Christmas Eve, the crispy skins are surpassed, however, by duck, which almost four out of five Danes have on the table for Christmas dinner. Regionally, however, there is still a big difference in what the Danes prefer to enjoy themselves with when celebrating Christmas. | <p><span lang="DE">When 3 out of 5 Danes sit down to the table to celebrate Christmas Eve, two types of meat are prepared. Not surprisingly, it is duck and roast pork that dominate the dinner on Christmas Eve, far ahead of Mediterranean sausage, turkey and goose, but when the Danes gather for Christmas lunch, there is greater variety.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">From the survey that YouGov has carried out for Danish Crown, it appears that 77% of the Danes who celebrate Christmas, duck is on the menu on Christmas Eve. This is followed by roast pork with 60% and then it is far down to number three on the list, which is Mediterranean sausage with 14 %. Eight percent eat turkey, while five percent choose goose. As much as 15% answer that they eat three or more kinds of meat on Christmas Eve.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">’’</span><span lang="DE">It may well be that "pig party" for most rhymes with charter holiday in the 60s or 70s, but Christmas is truly celebrated with pork on the menu. I am quite frankly surprised that a full 80% of Danes eat roast pork at Christmas and that six out of 10 Danes have roast pork on the table on Christmas Eve. It's actually a lot of roast pork,‘‘ notes Danish Crown's sales director for the Danish market, Peter Bendixen.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Incredibly, according to the survey that YouGov has done for Danish Crown, there are even more people who have roast pork on the table for Christmas lunch than there are on Christmas Eve. For the Christmas lunch, 63% can of the respondents put their teeth into roast pork. This is followed by meatballs (56%), tartlets with chicken meat (38%), Mediterranean sausage (35%) and duck (35%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">That the Danes love roast pork and medister sausage for Christmas is also seen in Danish Crown's own sales figures for the Christmas period, where half (50,1%) of all Danish households buy roast pork. But here there are some regional differences. It is in Region Zealand that this figure is the largest. 55% buy here of all households the typical Christmas products, while this only applies to 45% of the households with neighbors in the Capital Region.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The fact that meat is the focal point of Christmas is mainly due to our history and culture. It is historically determined that both duck and pork have been the Danes' favorite Christmas food.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">‘‘Historically, pork has filled a lot at Christmas, as the pigs were a farm animal that could go outside for a long time and thus could be slaughtered at the end of the year in the run-up to Christmas. Because many had pigs themselves on the farm, it was a way to use as much of the pig as possible in different dishes and cuts, says Caroline Nyvang, who is a senior researcher, PhD. at the Royal Library specializing in food history and culture.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She also points out that the geographical differences are an expression of the fact that people in the big cities have received inspiration from abroad in their cooking, while people in the countryside have been influenced by food traditions through families. At the same time, it also comes into play that it is only within the last 100 years that cooking has come through cookbooks. In the past, it was in the household itself that the children learned to cook from parents and grandparents, which is why the dishes were more traditionally conditioned</span><strong><span lang="DE">.</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The survey, which YouGov has carried out for Danish Crown, also shows that Mediterranean is a food that belongs to certain regions. While Mediterranean sausage is only on the menu on Christmas Eve with 7% of those who celebrate Christmas in the Capital Region, almost one in four (23%) in the South Jutland Region has Mediterranean sausage on the table.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-21 00:15:44 | 2025-08-11 22:15:27 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5931 | MIA: Meat exports to Italy increased by 244 percent in October | New Zealand’s red meat sector exports to Italy increased by 244 percent in October, compared with 2021, with demand for sheepmeat and beef hides soaring, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). | <p>Overall, red meat exports for the month were worth $737 million, a six per cent increase on October last year. China was again the largest market, at $290m, followed by the US ($134m), Japan ($32m) and then Italy ($26m). Exports to Canada were also up 82 per cent on last October by value, to $22m.</p> <p><span lang="DE">MIA Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva said that October had been a steady month for exports, with Italy the stand-out change from 2021.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Italy is an important market for beef hides, which are used for the manufacturing of luxury goods. The value of these exports increased from $5.6m last October to $19.5m this October and this was the highest monthly value for more than four years.</span></p> <p>"Sheepmeat exports to Italy were also worth $4.3m, compared to virtually no exports last October. This shows the importance and value of having a diverse export market strategy."</p> <p>A total of 22,970 tonnes of sheepmeat, worth $289m, was exported globally. This was a drop of 6 percent by volume and value on 2021 but still in line with previous October months. </p> <p>The volume of beef exports was largely unchanged from last October, at 27,505 tonnes, but value increased by 19 percent to $273m, mainly driven by China.</p> <p>"We are closely monitoring the situation in China as there has been a noticeable recent weakening in the retail and food service sectors there. China is an important market for New Zealand’s red meat sector and the softening in demand is certainly affecting pricing."</p> <p>There were increases in the value of the two main fifth quarter (co-product) categories, with hides and skins up 37 percent to $36m and casings and tripe up 38 percent to $30m. Overall, fifth quarter exports were worth $175m, a 12 percent increase on last October.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-12-12 04:17:30 | 2025-08-11 22:15:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6762 | El Pozo Alimentacion breaks into the high protein market | El Pozo Alimentacion bursts into the high-protein market, in the processed meat line, with its new Chicken-Turkey + Proteins Burger. With this launch, the company aims to further value meat protein, as well as its nutritional benefits, and enters a growing market with great potential in Spain and Europe as a pioneer brand to date in this segment. | <p><span lang="DE">After several months of research, El Pozo Alimentacion presents a Burger made with chicken and turkey meat, which provides 30 grams of protein per unit, becoming the Burger with the most protein on the market. It is also reduced in fat, lactose and gluten free, and contains 30% more protein than a product in the same category. Differentiating attributes of great value for the consumer who, increasingly, is aware of the benefits that functional foods bring to health, and that make them suitable for all audiences.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new proposal is presented in a convenient two-unit refrigerated bipack format, which guarantees the freshness of the product. It is aimed at new consumer profiles who want an extra contribution of protein in their diets and who follow a healthy lifestyle without giving up flavor. Thus, of all the macronutrients, protein performs essential functions within the body, contributing, among other benefits, to preserving and developing muscle mass.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The launch is accompanied by an on-pack promotion so that it can be enjoyed for free in the first weeks of launch. In addition, a digital campaign has been planned with the aim of publicizing the reference and communicating its nutritional benefits.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Marketing Director of El Pozo Alimentacion, Pablo Olivares, stated that “along with their important nutritional value, foods rich in proteins are part of a balanced diet and allies for health, and, therefore, we want to bring this to the consumer. "a new concept that, shortly, we will expand with the introduction of new references in the market".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-09-22 00:15:15 | 2025-08-11 22:15:48 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4752 | New Colombian region declared CSF-free | According to the Colombian Association of Pork Producers Porkcolombia, 95% of the country's hog production is taking place in Classical Swine Fever (CSF)-free territories. | <p>The World Organization for Animal Health granted the certification of Classical Swine Fever-free for the central-eastern region of Colombia, comprising the departments of Boyaca, Caqueta, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Meta, Santander, Tolima and Sur del Casanare. The industry in the area is represented by small, medium-size and technical farms that are working for years to eradicate the disease.<br />According to the Colombian Association of Pork Producers Porkcolombia, this good news means that 95% of the country's hog production is taking place in CSF-free territories, where the main genetic centers and processing plants for export are also housed.<br />“Without a doubt, it is a great achievement of Colombian pig farmers for the country's animal health. That 95% of production originates from CSF-free territories is a firm step to continue advancing our strategic pillar of pork internationalization,” said Jeffrey Fajardo, Executive President of the Porkcolombia Association.<br />Since 2020, Colombia started negotiations with several large Asian markets to start pork exports in the region.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-06-16 07:03:42 | 2025-08-11 22:15:58 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6562 | Eggs: healthy or risky? | A new research review commissioned by British Lion eggs and authored by Dr Carrie Ruxton has been published in Nutrients journal, reinstating eggs as a nutritional superfood. | <p><span lang="DE">The review analyses health and nutrition research around eggs between 2010 and 2022, with the evidence pointing strongly towards eggs being nutritious and beneficial, especially for appetite control, body composition and healthy ageing. Eggs were also the most sustainable animal protein according to climate stats.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dietitian and research co-author, Dr Carrie Ruxton</span><span lang="DE">, says: “Our new review – Eggs: healthy or risky? A review of evidence from high quality studies on hen’s eggs – looked at the highest-quality evidence from randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses carried out between 2010 and 2022. We found that the evidence points strongly towards eggs being nutritious and beneficial, especially for appetite control, body composition and healthy ageing”.<br />Despite the multiple benefits of eating eggs, many Brits are still missing out. One UK survey suggests that 4 in 10 people don't eat eggs in a typical week. In 2021, UK estimates were 198 eggs per person per year or under 4 eggs a week on average. This is far lower than the ideal range of 7-14 eggs a week that was found to be beneficial in the new research review.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr Ruxton</span><span lang="DE"> says, “Encouraging children, adults and especially older people to eat at least an extra four eggs a week would improve intakes of vital nutrients for health, in particular folate, iodine, choline and vitamin D. This is important for populations at risk of nutrient gaps and at key life stages such as infancy, teenage years, older age and child-bearing years.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“A moderate intake of 7-14 eggs a week in the context of a varied and balanced diet would be beneficial for most people, particularly for promoting vitamin, mineral and protein intakes, protecting vital muscle mass and improving feelings of fullness after meals to aid weight management”.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-06 00:10:20 | 2025-08-11 22:16:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4136 | Avian flu is heading to Europe | Russia and Kazakhstan have been already hit by an influenza wave due do wild birds migration route to Europe. | <p>In the last couple of weeks, Russia and Kazakhstan have been confronted with several outbreaks of bird flu in both wild and domestic birds as the autumn migration in wild birds is crossing their territories. EU officials have warned poultry producers to step up surveillance against possible outbreaks of avian flu among wild and domestic birds. "EU countries are being urged to step up surveillance and biosafety measures to protect themselves against possible new outbreaks of bird flu this year," a report issued this week said. The disease is highly contagious to birds, but the risks of transmission to humans are considered low. However, in the past cases of transmission from infected birds to humans have occurred. "However, to minimize the risk of transmission to humans, people are advised not to touch dead birds without wearing adequate personal protective equipment," said the same report.<br />The last outbreaks of avian flu were reported in January by Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Germany. Due to this situation, poultry products from these countries have been banned in some external market for more than 6 months. At the beginning of September, Poland, the largest producer of poultry in the EU has regained access to Singapore.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-10-02 08:49:03 | 2025-08-11 22:16:28 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4091 | Low domestic supply impacted Australian beef exports | <p>A contraction in the national cattle herd of Australia is starting to have an impact on volumes of beef exported, according to MLA's latest report. Exports of beef totalled 78,000 tonnes swt in August, the lowest monthly total since January last year. Relative to last August, volumes were back 27%, while year-to-August beef exports are now back 9% on 2019, with constricting supply really starting to take hold.<br />The top destinations in August were Japan (19,700 tonnes swt), the United States (18,200 tonnes swt) and South Korea (13,000 tonnes swt). For the first eight months of the year, total exports of chilled beef are back just 1% on 2019 levels (relative to a decline of 12% for frozen beef), with exports to the United States, China and South Korea all experiencing good growth. As the herd rebuild gains momentum, the proportion of cows to total cattle slaughter will continue to fall, which should result in a greater percentage of beef being exported as chilled prime cuts rather than as frozen manufacturing mince.</p> <p>While the first few months of 2020 saw strong demand from China for chilled beef, as affluent consumers sought high-quality product for cooking at home, beef volumes to China have been impacted by the temporary suspension of five Australian establishments which would normally be significant suppliers for the market.</p> <p>Interestingly, it appears that much of the product which would likely have been destinated for China is being re-directed towards South Korea and the United States. Relative to total Australian beef exports, South Korea accounted for 17% in August, up from 12% in August 2019, while the United States accounted for 23%, up from 19% last August. While China certainly remains a critical market, this ability to pivot and distribute beef to other high-value markets remains a key component, underpinning the stability of the Australian export industry.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-11 11:10:32 | 2025-08-11 22:16:30 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 7852 | Short-term outlook of EU agricultural markets: gradual but fragile return to stability | After experiencing severe shocks and high volatility in the previous years, EU agricultural markets are showing positive signs of stabilising as input costs have steadily declined over the past months and food inflation has returned to a moderate rate. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The general macroeconomic and food price environment points to possible improvements in demand for agri-food products in most sectors. Nonetheless, the outlook remains subject to a high degree of uncertainty, linked to weather events, geopolitical conflicts and animal and plant diseases. Published by the European Commission, the autumn 2024 edition of the short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets presents the latest trends and prospects for key agricultural markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to the report published, agricultural markets are showing signs of stabilisation. Food inflation has been declining, and food prices have remained relatively stable over the last months for most products, though they are on average 32% higher compared to 2020. An increase in demand for agri-food products could be supported by the expected EU GDP growth and steady moderate inflation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The EU fertiliser market is also gradually stabilising, with trade flows returning to normal and domestic production showing signs of recovery. However, affordability remains a concern for farmers, primarily due to declining arable crop prices. The lower crop yields in different regions of Europe in 2024 could cause cash flow issues for arable crop farmers, potentially affecting fertiliser purchases in spring 2025.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The continued structural adjustment drives a decline in EU beef production by an expected 0.5% in 2024 and 1% in 2025. Despite tight supply, EU meat exports continue to perform well, in particular to the Turkish market. EU per capita beef consumption dropped by 1.7% in 2024 and is expected to decline further, by 1.2% in 2025. EU pigmeat production is recovering in some EU countries indicating a mixed trend for the sector, but overall, EU pigmeat production is expected to slightly decrease by 0.5% in 2024, and 0.2% in 2025. Lower demand from China could slow down EU exports by -2.5% in 2024. For 2025 a further decrease of 2% year-on-year is foreseen. The EU poultry sector is witnessing rather good market prospects in 2024, with a 4% growth in production and a 3% increase in exports. In 2025, production could increase by 0.9% and exports by 2%. EU per capita consumption is expected to increase in 2024 and 2025. Uncertainty around HPAI incidence in Europe and the Americas remain high concerns for the sector. The historically low EU sheep flock pushed slaughtering down by 4.9% in 2024. For 2025 a further drop of 1% is expected year-on-year. Sustained demand and high domestic prices keep imports high (+2% in 2024), while meat exports decline further by 10% for lack of competitiveness. Overall, EU per capita meat consumption is expected to increase slightly in 2024 to 66.8kg (+0.8% year-on-year) and to stabilize in 2025.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>EU beef production stabilising in 2024</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">EU beef production increased by 3% in the first half of 2024 year-on-year, mainly due to a significant increase of slaughtering in IT (+9%) and PL (+20%). The increase may have multiple causes, such as bad grazing conditions in central Europe and a growing demand in certain export markets (Türkiye). However, by the end of 2024, beef production is expected to decline slightly (-0.5%) due to a shortage of young bovines in some EU countries (e.g. IT and ES). The tight beef supply continues to support EU beef producer prices and the price of live animals. The moderation of feed prices and high carcass prices are expected to favour better margins for fatteners. In 2025, the downward trend in beef production is expected to continue (-1.0%) year-on-year due to shrinking herds. As consumer prices remain high, due to tight supply, per capita EU beef consumption in 2024 is expected to decline slightly to 9.6 kg (-1.7% year-on-year).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>Beef exports infreasing, while imports fall</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite limited supply, EU beef exports increased in the first half of 2024 (+41 600 t or +17% year-on-year). The Turkish market is the main driver (+28 100 t), next to growing exports to Algeria, Switzerland and the Philippines. By the end of 2024, EU exports are expected to increase by 10% year-on year. In the same period, EU exports of live animals declined by 16% year-on-year, due to a relative shortage of live animals and difficulties to reach some markets for geopolitical reasons. Overall, exports of live animals are expected to decrease by -2% in 2025 year-on-year. In 2024, the EU market remained less attractive for imports, with a decline of 2.2% in Jan-June year-on-year. Imports from Brazil decreased substantially (-15%), while imports from the UK were 0.2% down. The main EU partners, including South American countries, find more rewarding markets in other parts of the world (e.g. the US), thanks to a relative tight beef market at global level. By the end of 2024 a decrease of 2% is expected year-on-year. In 2025, meat imports could further decline by another 1.5% due to an expected lower production in Brazil next year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Pig meat</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>Production recovery in some EU countries</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the first half of 2024, EU pigmeat production went up by 1.7% year-on-year. The biggest increases were recorded in PL with 77 000 t (+9%), in HU with 18 000 t (+8.3%) and in DE with 18 000 t (+0.9%), although production declined in ES by 5 000 t (0.2%). In the same period, fewer animals have been slaughtered in DK, but average carcass weights increased (+17 000 t, +2.5% year-on-year). The increase in EU supply combined with limited demand led to a decline in domestic prices from May 2024, even though the average quotation remained significantly above the 5-year average. As both feed and piglet prices decreased, margins remained reasonably positive in the first half of the year. African swine fever outbreaks remain a risk for production. Overall, a production decrease of 0.5% is expected for 2024 and a further drop by another 0.2% for 2025 year-on-year. Consumption has been stable so far in 2024, without the usual increase in the summer months. EU per capita consumption is expected to decrease further to 30.9 kg by year end (-0.4% year-on-year). For 2025, EU per capita consumption is expected to stabilize at 30.9 kg year-on-year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>EU prices challenge EU exports</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Less competitive EU pigmeat prices make exports to the global market a real challenge. In the first half of 2024, EU exports recorded a decline of 6% year-on-year, mainly to China (-27%). In addition, exports to the UK decreased in JanJune (3% year-on-year). Strong price competition from Brazil and the US, created challenges for EU exports to some highvalue markets (Japan, Australia), although there were gains in South Korea and lower-value markets such as the Philippines and Viet Nam. Overall. EU exports in 2024 could be down by 2.5% year-on-year. If the price gap between EU and international competitors continues to decrease, this could boost EU exports on the international market. Overall, for 2025 a decrease of 2% is expected year-on-year. With possible countervailing duties from China, pigmeat exports in 2025 could further decline. Total EU pigmeat imports were 53 711 t in Jan-June 2024 (+1% year-on-year). Imports from the UK account for about 2/3 of total EU pigmeat imports and decreased by 2.2% in the same period. At the same time, imports from Chile increased by 8 600 t (+173%) due to the new FTA between Chile and EU. However, with the expectation of a declining UK pigmeat demand in 2025, EU imports could decline by 2% in 2025.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Poultry</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>The recovery of theEU poultry sector continues</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024, EU poultry production continues increasing since the recovery in 2023, thanks to a milder HPAI season, as well as to more affordable feed costs and favourable output prices. In the first half of 2024, EU slaughtering increased by 4.7% year-on-year. Production increased in almost all EU countries except e.g. SE, NL and LT. In particular, large increases were reported in FR (+116 000 t or +15.9%) and HU (+34 000 t or +13.9%). By the end of 2024, production is expected to increase by 4% year-on-year, taking into consideration a possible increase in input costs that would impact margins. A smaller production increase of 0.9% year-on-year is foreseen in 2025 due to price competition from other meats and a more stable global demand. Despite the milder season of HPAI outbreaks this year, the risk remains for the upcoming seasons. EU producer prices increased steadily in the first half of 2024 remaining above EUR 2 500/t.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>EU exports increase despite upward eu prices</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Jan-June 2024, EU imports decreased by 20 370 t (-4.5% year-on-year). However, EU imports from the UK recovered significantly (+32% or almost +20 000 t) after last year’s steep decline. On the other hand, EU imports decreased from Ukraine (-12%), Brazil (-12%) and Thailand (-11%). Overall, EU imports are expected to decrease by 0.5% in 2024. Uncertainty about poultry imports coming from main origins Brazil, the UK and Ukraine could impact these developments significantly. In Jan-June 2024, EU exports increased by 11% year-onyear, in particular towards the UK (+7 600 t) and most destinations in Africa and Asia: Saudi Arabia (+7 200 t), Viet Nam (+10 800 t), Philippines (+33 170 t) and DR Congo (+9 190 t). By contrast, exports to Ukraine declined (-12 540 t). By the end of 2024, EU exports are expected to increase by 3% year-on-year and could be maintained in 2025 if EU traditional outlets for poultry are maintained. Higher domestic availability through EU production, and the favourable image of poultry for European consumers compared to other animal proteins, are expected to support EU per capita consumption growth in 2024 by close to 1 kg (+3.5% year-on-year). For 2025, EU per capita consumption could stabilize at 25.2 kg (+0.6% year-on-year).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sheep/Goat meat</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>EU flock continues decreasing</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">EU sheep and goat production declined by 7.4% in the first half of 2024, year-on-year, driven by the continuous structural decline of the goat and sheep flocks, as well as unfavourable weather conditions and grass availability. Main producing Member States as ES and FR had to face declines of 6 100 t (-10%) and 2 800 t (6%) respectively, in the same period. Outbreaks of diseases in herds in western Member States might affect further the availability of animals for slaughter by the end of the year. Overall, EU sheep and goat production may fall by 5% in 2024, despite record high prices, and be followed by a lower reduction in 2025 (1%). Being the most expensive type of meat, EU consumption of sheep meat is likely to suffer from inflationary pressures as other red meat types. Although it has a favourable positioning within consumer baskets as a seasonal and traditional product (for example during religious and cultural festivities), the combination of lower availability and high prices are expected to drive a slight decrease in consumption in 2024 to 1.2 kg (-3.2% year-on-year). For 2025 the per capita consumption is expected to stay on 1.2 kg (-0.6% year-onyear).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em><strong>EU exports of sheep to decfrease</strong></em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the first half of 2024, EU sheep meat exports fell by 14%, driven by lower exports to the UK, Switzerland, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This is mainly due to relatively high EU prices leading to less competitiveness on the international markets. As this situation is not expected to change in the short term, sheep meat exports may fall by 10% by the end of 2024. If prices ease, a recovery of about +2% year-on-year could be expected in 2025. EU exports of live animals decreased by 2% in the first half of 2024 yearon-year, unfavoured by high domestic prices and lower availability. Growing exports to Morocco and Algeria, particularly from ES, have partially compensated decreases to Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Overall, exports of live animals are also set to fall by 2% for the whole 2024 due to the difficult geopolitical situation. In 2025, a further decline of 2% is foreseen. EU imports of sheep meat decreased by 10% in Jan-June, with declines from the main EU suppliers: UK (17%) and New Zealand (2%). However, 2024 EU imports may grow by 2% year-on-year, and keep that level in 2025 thanks to the recovery of production in New Zealand and Australia, and deviation of more of their products to EU markets.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-21 00:20:08 | 2025-08-11 22:16:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3551 | Israel reaches record level in livestock imports | In 2019, the country imported nearly 700,000 lambs and calves from Europe and Australia. | <p>A recent report issued by the Israeli animal rights group Animals states that 691,327 live lambs and calves have arrived last year in the country for fattening and slaughter. In the last decade, the trend in increasing livestock imports was constantly present in the Israeli market. By comparison, 95,545 live animals were imported for the meat industry in 2009 and 228,711 in 2014, according to the report. 2017 marked a slight dip in the numbers of the animals shipped to Israel but it was quickly overcome next year with 685,813 head imported.<br />The Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, green-lighted a bill in its preliminary reading to stop the live transports from Australia and Europe since late 2018, but the lack of a functioning government in the country led to a continuous postpone of the bill. A third national ballot has been set for March and that could put a stop in livestock imports in the country and a gradual move to the import of chilled meat over the next three years, according to the <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-number-of-live-lambs-and-calves-imported-to-israel-for-meat-in-2019/">Times of Israel</a> newspaper.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-01-24 12:36:25 | 2025-08-11 22:16:40 | Details Edit Delete |
