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| 7132 | INTERPORC highlights the opportunities that the pig sector offers for the young generation | The Interprofessional of the White Coated Pig (INTERPORC) participates and supports, since its creation, the training of specialists in the pig sector taught in the Master in Pig Health and Production organized by the University of Lleida, the University of Zaragoza and the University of Madrid. | <p><span lang="DE">In it, in which nearly 400 students have already participated, the director of INTERPORC has highlighted the attractions and opportunities that the pig sector offers for the youngest. In fact, 98% of the students of this master's degree currently work in the pig sector, more than 50% in production companies, 20% in nutrition , 15% in consulting, and another 15% in health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Spanish pork is "a world leader and a strategic sector for the Spanish economy, it creates employment and contributes to structuring the national territory by offering opportunities to young people in rural areas", Herranz explained.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, he added the main challenges that "they will have to face in the coming years and that will be related to sustainability, animal welfare, health, communication and the international market".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During his speech, Herranz also showed the students the importance of the Interprofessional as representatives of the entire value chain of the white pork sector. He described some of the actions developed in its little more than ten years of operation and made available to the students all the technical documentation prepared since its launch.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-22 00:15:50 | 2025-08-14 22:57:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7225 | B+ Animal Welfare Commitment, the seal that places Spain at the global forefront | The Interprofessional of White Coated Pigs (INTERPORC), like the sector it represents, is firmly committed to animal welfare. One of the best examples of this commitment to excellence is the voluntary nature of the 'B+ Animal Welfare Commitment' seal. | <p><span lang="DE">No company is obliged to undergo audits that certify that it exceeds the tough requirements of the IAWS Technical Regulation for animal welfare and biosafety. And yet, more than 60% of Spanish white-coated pork production is currently certified.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total there are 163 certified operators and more than 7,700 farms, information that can be consulted with complete transparency on the website: <a href="https://www.bienestaranimalcertificado.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bienestaranimalcertificado.com/&source=gmail&ust=1710833119322000&usg=AOvVaw373kz7uTmyYStvga9XB_F9">https://www.<wbr />bienestaranimalcertificado.<wbr />com/</a> .</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Thanks to the commitment of these companies, and the positive response and support of large distribution chains, today millions of consumers throughout Spain have animal welfare certified meat at their disposal.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">What distinguishes the B+ Animal Welfare Commitment seal?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">There are three main arguments that create the distinctive character of the seal created by INTERPORC:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Firstly, the already mentioned voluntariness of the <a title="pig sector" href="https://interporc.com/2018/11/14/papel-sector-porcino-en-economia-espanola?cat=blog/el-ayer-y-hoy-del-cerdo" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://interporc.com/2018/11/14/papel-sector-porcino-en-economia-espanola?cat%3Dblog/el-ayer-y-hoy-del-cerdo&source=gmail&ust=1710833119322000&usg=AOvVaw0hzs7nbQwP3IiJ1NRXll_V">pork sector</a> , which self-imposes to comply with animal welfare conditions higher than those established by law.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Second, it has been prepared by a Scientific Committee of recognized prestige in animal welfare.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Finally, it is certified by accredited external entities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The modern, precision livestock farming that characterizes Spain's white-coated pork sector works according to the European production model, one of the most demanding in the world. However, when you have a calling to be a leader, conformism has no place.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It is necessary to go even ahead of the demands of society and legal requirements. This is what the INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) Technical Regulations do, which sets out the conditions that must be met to obtain the seal, and is even more demanding than Spanish and European legal regulations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This imposes an additional effort and, let us not forget, voluntary, in such important issues of food production as traceability, biosafety, animal health and sanitation, food safety, adherence to the National Antibiotic Resistance Plan and the accommodation of the animals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this way, companies that are certified incorporate into their work system a holistic vision of animal welfare that benefits them and drives them in their search for excellence in all areas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">INTERPORC brought together a Scientific Committee of animal welfare experts to develop the INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) Technical Regulations. A committee of which today 19 institutions from the university and research fields are part.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">These experts are the ones who guarantee the seriousness of the regulation, as well as its transparency and scientific rigor, in addition to being responsible for keeping it updated. That is, it responds at all times to the growing social and legal demands related to animal welfare.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In its work, the committee followed the guidelines on animal welfare of the World Organization for Animal Health (WHO), which describes it as the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and with respect to five freedoms: to be free from hunger, thirst and malnutrition; free from fear and anguish; free of physical and thermal discomfort; free from pain, injury and disease; and free to manifest natural behavior.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, they established eight control areas that cover all aspects related to the breeding and development of animals, transportation and slaughter, covering the entire life of the animals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The maximum credibility and transparency of the entire process is obtained by the fact that, to obtain the seal, compliance with the Regulation must be verified by a certifying company outside the pork sector and accredited by the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC), which in turn will supervise the work of the companies through its demanding evaluation process.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-03-18 00:08:46 | 2025-08-15 01:24:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8178 | PROVACUNO promotes Spanish beef in Morocco | The Interprofessional Organisation for Beef (PROVACUNO) has travelled with a group of Spanish beef exporters to a meeting with Moroccan importers, organised together with the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Casablanca. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The event was attended by around 20 Spanish companies, who were able to connect with a similar number of Moroccan buyers, during a day in which a presentation was made of the distinguishing characteristics of our meat, such as its tenderness, juiciness, excellent flavour and low fat content, the result of a process of breeding young animals that are fed with cereals and oilseeds of the highest quality and in strict compliance with the regulations of the European Production Model.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The programme, which included interviews between buyers and exporters, concluded with a cocktail party in which Spanish beef was the star.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The action was completed with a visit by the Spanish delegation to a Moroccan slaughterhouse.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It should be noted that, in order to regulate supply in the face of increased demand during Ramadan, which this year begins on 28 February, Morocco authorised the import of fresh beef and lamb from Spain at the end of October, in addition to the exports of live cattle that our country had already been making to Morocco.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, between January and November 2024 beef exports have increased by 4% compared to the same period in 2023, while the value of exported production has increased by 12% in the case of meat and 1% in the case of live animals. However, estimates for the month of December indicate that final exports have exceeded 4,000 tonnes, which would represent an increase of almost 50% this past year. Morocco and Algeria are two of the countries where demand has increased the most.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-06 00:05:58 | 2025-08-14 16:49:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8144 | UCAM and PROVACUNO create the 'Chair of Research in Animal Protein, Nutrition and Health' | The Interprofessional Organisation of Beef in Spain (PROVACUNO) has signed an agreement with the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) for the creation of the University Chair of Business 'Research in animal protein, nutrition and health', which will be based on the UCAM Campus in Murcia. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The objective of the Chair is the continuous implementation of research, transfer, dissemination, teaching and innovation activities on beef as a natural source of protein, its maturation processes and release of essential amino acids and bioactive peptides with the purpose of generating advances that improve the quality of the product, optimize production processes and promote its positive impact on human health.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The presidents of both institutions, María Dolores García Mascarell and Jaime Yartu San Millán, have ratified the collaboration agreement for the launch of this Chair, which also aims to establish synergies between the university and the meat sector, promoting specialized training and facilitating the incorporation of the results in the market and in social awareness. In addition, it is born with an open vision, in which other research groups from Spain and abroad that are leaders in this field can collaborate.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jaime Yartu, President of PROVACUNO, has expressed his satisfaction at the signing of this agreement, which aims to “boost research in an area as important as animal protein and encourage the transfer of knowledge, both for the sector, with improvements that contribute to optimising production processes and product quality, and for society, through the dissemination of results”, also stressing that “this Chair is only the beginning of other collaborations with UCAM in the near future”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For his part, José María Cayuela, dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the Catholic University of Murcia, has defined the Chair as "an observatory on issues of innovation and research in beef", highlighting it as a source of amino acids or active peptides; it will also be a training forum, with specialization courses in this field. "This Chair strengthens us in an important position in research in the agri-food field", he added.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The training activities include, among others, the organization of conferences, seminars and congresses, collaboration in undergraduate, master's and doctoral teaching taught at UCAM in the areas of interest of the Chair, collaboration in postgraduate programs and the call for awards for Master's Degree Final Projects and Doctoral Theses.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In relation to the research area, the Chair includes the preparation and development of joint research projects between both parties, technology transfer activities to the productive sector, the promotion of meetings of experts in the area of interest of the Chair or the provision of pre-doctoral scholarships to students in order to carry out doctoral theses on topics related to the Chair.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-01-29 00:15:06 | 2025-08-14 18:10:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6414 | PROVACUNO crosses the Atlantic to boost exports of Spanish beef in Canada | The interprofessional organization of Beef, PROVACUNO, was present from May 9 to 11 at the most important agri-food fair in North America, SIAL CANADA 2023, which was held in the city of Toronto. | <p>This participation took place in collaboration with the interprofessional organization for sheep and goat meat, INTEROVIC, and under the Agreement signed with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain for the promotion of quality agri-food products.</p> <p>In recent years, Canada has become a priority destination -always in the top three- of foreign beef markets, exporting more than 4,000 tons per year and almost 20 million euros in 2022.</p> <p>José Ramón Godoy, director of International at PROVACUNO, stresses that "Canada is a priority destination for the Spanish beef sector", and this is a "relevant aspect, as it is an eminently producing country, connoisseur of meat of quality and with an exporting experience of many years”. The Canadian consumer, since the opening of this market was achieved four years ago, has begun to get to know meat from Spain. The demand for Spanish beef is growing year after year, both in volume exported and in sales value. From the interprofessional it is expected "that this promotional activity will serve to further stimulate trade with this market of important opportunities".</p> <p>SIAL CANADA, through different initiatives, offers food industry professionals an unprecedented opportunity to connect and participate in shaping a prosperous and sustainable future, fueled by new ideas, creative solutions and innovation.</p> <p>The Spanish pavilion where beef was exhibited also had the participation of several Spanish companies, which value the Canadian market as a priority in the foreign market. Not in vain, Spain has become the 5th supplier of meat in Canada, a market with a gastronomic culture based on the consumption of sustainable, healthy and quality products.</p> <p>PROVACUNO's promotional activity was completed with the organization of a B2B meeting that seeked to activate the contact of Spanish companies with Canadian buyers, informing them about the characteristics of the Spanish meat and showing them their behavior in the kitchen, hand in hand with one of the most prestigious chefs, Kisko García, recognized with a Michelin star, so that they can enjoy tender, juicy meat with a delicate flavor. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-15 00:05:26 | 2025-08-15 00:38:28 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7122 | INTERPORC and the UFV promote research and training in the pork sector | The Interprofessional Organization of the White Coated Pig (INTERPORC) and the Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) have formalized a collaboration framework agreement in order to promote training, research, technical assistance and dissemination projects in areas of mutual interest. This agreement reflects the commitment of both entities to contribute to the economic development, innovation and sustainability of the pork sector . | <p><span lang="DE">This agreement establishes a cooperation framework where the UFV and INTERPORC will work together in educational, dissemination and scientific research activities. The collaboration will materialize through the carrying out of teaching, educational and research activities that will benefit the university community. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The signing ceremony of the agreement was held consolidating the collaboration between both institutions. Alberto Herranz, general director of INTERPORC, and José Antonio Verdejo, general secretary of the UFV, have been in charge of signing the agreement. This moment marks an important milestone in the collaboration between the university and the pork sector, reaffirming the willingness of both parties to work together for the benefit of the sector.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Strengthening the academic field and the productive sector </span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">A Monitoring Commission, made up of representatives of both entities, will be in charge of defining the specific collaboration projects and supervising their implementation and results, thus strengthening the relationship between the academic field and the productive sector. The members of said commission are, on behalf of the UFV, María Carretero Sánchez, director of the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and María Pérez de Ayala Becerril, general director of Institutional Relations; and Alberto Herranz, general director, and Daniel de Miguel, International director, on behalf of INTERPORC.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Training, R&D&I and scientific dissemination projects</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">With this agreement, the UFV and INTERPORC seek to foster an environment of collaboration that promotes scientific-technological progress and contributes to the training of highly qualified professionals, capable of facing the challenges of the pork sector with innovative and sustainable solutions. This joint effort demonstrates the commitment of both institutions to bring the agri-food sector closer to university students and to transfer the nutritional properties of white-coated pork products to younger people.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Training, R&D&I and scientific dissemination projects will be promoted with the aim of promoting knowledge about the pork sector and raising awareness of the benefits of including pork in the framework of a healthy and balanced diet as it is a high-quality protein. high biological value. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Joint training actions are already underway, such as the delivery of Master Classes , the carrying out of external internships in companies in the Spanish meat sector by the students of the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, or the organization of scientific dissemination events.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-20 00:20:13 | 2025-08-14 22:54:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8391 | Spain: The pork sector celebrates the agreements reached with China to strengthen exports | The Interprofessional Organization of White Pork ( INTERPORC ) highly values the signing of a new Protocol for the access of pork products to the Chinese market announced by the Government of Spain, considering that "it represents an important step to strengthen bilateral relations and consolidate the opportunities for Spanish pork in a strategic market". | <p style="font-weight: 400;">INTERPORC underscores the importance of this new agreement, which will expand the list of authorized products exported from Spain, such as stomachs, highly valued by Chinese consumers, and increase sales of other products already present and with high added value, such as cured hams.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Asian giant is one of the main markets for Spanish pork. In 2024, exports to China reached 540,000 tons, with a value of over €1.097 billion, representing almost 20% of the total export volume and 12.5% of the sector's foreign sales value.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">INTERPORC Director Alberto Herranz emphasized that these figures "are the result of the trust generated by our production model and the international recognition of the high standards of quality, food safety, animal welfare, and sustainability that characterize Spanish pork".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Stable and predictable multilateral trade</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Herranz explained that "China is a highly important market for Spain, but at the same time, we are its main supplier and play a strategic role for them. That's why we have always advocated for an understanding between the Spanish government, the EU, and China. And these agreements are moving forward in that direction".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He welcomed the fact that "in these uncertain times, there is a commitment to multilateral trade based on clear and predictable rules, as this is key to the stability of businesses, investments, and the well-being of citizens".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He also thanked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, with whose department INTERPORC has collaborated very closely, along with the Ministry of Commerce, Economy, and Business, and the Presidency of the Government.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-14 00:30:33 | 2025-08-15 00:58:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7730 | Spanish Ham lands in Miami | The interprofessional organizations ASICI and INTERPORC are launching a joint promotional campaign in Miami these days to promote awareness of this product in the United States, through the happiness and joy that comes from consuming Spanish ham. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The campaign, called "Slices of happiness", will take place between September 16 and 18, coinciding with the Americas Food & Beverage fair, where they have organized several showcooking sessions and a cutting workshop for operators in the city and visitors to this event.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, as part of the actions of this initiative, a culinary experience is planned to take place on September 18th in a well-known Miami restaurant where attendees will enjoy delicious ham tapas. The event will feature influencers and relevant figures from the society of this magical city.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have planned various promotional activities within the framework of this campaign with the aim of interacting with professionals and consumers in this important market to highlight the origin, quality and flavour of Spanish cured ham", explains Daniel de Miguel, deputy director of INTERPORC.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The objective of the campaign was to raise awareness in the United States about the many benefits that eating Spanish ham brings to people's mood. Spanish gastronomy and ham as one of its main products are synonymous with happiness.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are making a determined promotional effort to convey to the main markets of the world, including the American one, the importance of Spanish ham as a cultural symbol of our gastronomy, a select product associated with pleasure and delight. With the "Slices of happiness" campaign , we aim to position it in a potential market of more than 330 million consumers and give it the notoriety it deserves with training actions and gastronomic experiences", says Jesús Pérez Aguilar, deputy director of ASICI.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The action developed in collaboration with ICEX Spain Export and Investments is part of ASICI and INTERPORC's commitment to promote the consumption of this product in the United States, a market of more than 330 million people who increasingly appreciate the ham produced in Spain, due to its special characteristics compared to other hams from other origins.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-16 00:15:26 | 2025-08-15 00:30:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6271 | Slices of Happiness lands at Cherry Blossom Watch in Washington DC | The interprofessionals ASICI and INTERPORC are developing a joint promotional action called “ Slices of happiness” in the United States. | <p><br />The actions organized in Washington on these dates have coincided with Cherry Blossom Watch, a festival that takes place every year in the US capital around the part of the Tidal Basin, in West Potomac Park.</p> <p>The tradition of this annual festival comes from the gift made in 1912 by the mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki, to the United States to increase friendship and strengthen the relationship between both nations.</p> <p>And although it may seem surprising, cherry blossoms and Spanish Ham have more in common than meets the eye. Numerous studies have shown how spring increases the happiness levels of the population thanks to factors such as greater exposure to light. In line with this, science affirms that Spanish Ham is a great ally to reduce anxiety and stress thanks to its levels of tryptophan ( the hormone of happiness ).</p> <p>This emotion generated by the brain is worth sharing with the whole world and for this reason, they wanted to give happiness to all Americans through ham in this festival with one of the star products of Spanish gastronomy.<br />The “ Slices of Happiness” food truck has distributed slices of happiness to visitors from all the countries who have been able to enjoy this year, again and with total normality after the pandemic, this spectacle of music and color.</p> <p>Food truck on route of happiness</p> <p>The first days, the campaign traveled through the most important streets of New York City.<br />Along the same lines, a couple of days later, the "Slices of Happiness" route also arrived in Washington DC, where the food truck of happiness is touring emblematic places such as the Capitol, Washington National Cathedral, Jefferson Memorial, Library of the Congress, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and many more.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-26 00:05:12 | 2025-08-14 19:20:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6262 | Spanish JAMON, the secret ingredient to be happy on World Happiness Day | The interprofessionals ASICI and INTERPORC are developing a joint promotional action in the United States , on the occasion of "World Happiness Day", to promote awareness of this product in New York and Washington DC, giving away smiles and happiness through the “Spanish JAMON”. | <p><span lang="DE">The campaign, which is called "Slices of happiness", has toured the island of Manhattan and Brooklyn throughout Sunday March 19, giving away happiness in the form of ham to the inhabitants and tourists who crowd the city these days , and will continue to do so this days, to arrive in Washington DC next Wednesday and Thursday.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The estimated production of hams and shoulders in Spain was about 46 million pieces in 2022, of which 32 would be Serrano Ham and 14 Ib</span><span lang="DE">e</span><span lang="DE">ricos</span><span lang="DE"> . Of all the production, last year 42,570 pieces were exported for a value of 38 million euros, the United States occupying fifth place as a destination for this product, both in volume and value, after France, Germany, Portugal and Italy . </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Carlos Galtier</span><span lang="DE">, from the Spanish Commercial Office in New York of ICEX Spain Export and Investment, "welcomed the initiative of Asici and Interporc for the promotion of Spanish Ham in the United States, since it could be very interesting for the future , since this country is currently the fifth destination of our exports in volume and value”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The objective of the campaign has been to publicize in the United States the multiple benefits that the consumption of "Spanish JAMON" provides for the state of mind of the people and it has done so coinciding with a very significant day for it, which is the Day International of Happiness according to the United Nations. And it is that, Spanish gastronomy and ham, as one of its main allies, is synonymous with happiness.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During this week the campaign will tour the most important streets of the very busy New York City, passing through iconic points such as Central Park, Wall Street, WTC, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Chelsea Market, China Town, Little Spain, Rockefeller Center, and many other places in the Big Apple .</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Along the same lines, it is expected that, during the tour of "Slices of Happiness" in Washington DC , the happiness food truck will reach places such as The Capitol, Washington National Cathedral, Jefferson Memorial, Library of Congress, Lincoln Memorial , Washington Monument , and many more.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total, during these four days more than 5 thousand trays of "Spanish JAMÓN"</span><span lang="DE"> will be given away in the two US cities, showing the importance of this star product of our gastronomy, symbol of our tradition, exquisiteness and flavor.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-21 00:30:53 | 2025-08-14 10:15:01 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6281 | The first Spanish ham food truck that has succeeded in the USA | The interprofessionals ASICI and INTERPORC have developed a joint promotional action in the United States called “ Slices of happiness”, a campaign carried out in New York and Washington DC that confirms that Spanish Ham is synonymous with happiness, smiles and joy. | <p>The campaign toured the New York city, during March 19 and 20, giving away happiness in the form of ham to the lucky tourists who were walking through the city, as well as the residents of the Big Apple. And since happiness has no borders, Spanish Ham was also distributed in Washington DC, on March 22 and 23.</p> <p>The objective of the initiative was to make known in North America the multiple benefits that Spanish Ham provides, since its consumption produces high levels of tryptophan ( the hormone of happiness ), this makes SPANISH HAM a great ally to reduce anxiety and stress, being extremely beneficial for improving mood.</p> <p>This emotion generated by the brain is worth sharing with the whole world, which is why from Spain we wanted to give happiness to Americans through Spanish Ham, one of the star products of our gastronomy. </p> <p>This campaign, highly successful in terms of participation in the North American country, is the result of the first collaboration between the ASICI and INTERPORC associations.</p> <p>These actions have been carried out throughout last week in these cities, beginning on Monday, March 20, International Day of Happiness, when a press conference was held - tasting breakfast on the terrace "NUBELUZ by José Andrés" with local media to present all the details of the campaign, in which Pedro Calvo-Sotelo, consul for cultural affairs of the Spanish Embassy in New York, participated; Bruno Fernández, director of the Spanish Commercial Office in New York of ICEX Spain Export and Investment; and Víctor Rivera, chef at NUBELUZ by José Andrés.</p> <p>For Víctor Rivera , chef at NUBELUZ by José Andrés, "ham is very special in the kitchen at NUBELUZ and in all of José Andrés' restaurants; It is part of our DNA. Bringing this product to diners' tables is a way to connect with them and invite them to live the restaurant experience". "Personally, ham gives me a lot of happiness. Not only because of what I learn from it, but because of the pride of using this magnificent product in our kitchen".</p> <p>For his part, Bruno Fernández, director of the Spanish Commercial Office in New York of ICEX Spain Export and Investment, stated that "Spanish Ham is a top quality product. For the sector, the United States is a market that has to bet on, since there is more and more demand and growth in the rate of consumption of this product. Currently, it is the first export destination outside the European Union".</p> <p>To conclude, Pedro Calvo-Sotelo, consul for cultural affairs of the Spanish Embassy in New York, added that "every Spaniard knows the secret of happiness", indicating that "New York is the magnet that attracts the best of Spain. Of course in gastronomy, as is the case with ham, but also in other areas such as music or art".</p> <p><strong>Food truck on route of happiness</strong></p> <p>In the first days, the campaign traveled through the most important streets of New York City, passing through iconic points such as Central Park, Wall Street, WTC, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Chelsea Market, China Town, Rockefeller Center, and many other places in the Big Apple.</p> <p>Along the same lines, a couple of days later, the "Slices of Happiness" route also reached Washington DC , where the <em>food truck</em> of happiness was in emblematic places such as the Capitol, the Washington National Cathedral, the Jefferson Memorial, the Library of the Congress, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and many more.</p> <p>In total, during the four days more than 5,000 trays of "Spanish HAM" were distributed to value this product that is the star of the Spanish gastronomy, a symbol of tradition, exquisiteness and flavor.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-28 00:25:52 | 2025-08-13 03:54:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2702 | Turkey contaminated with salmonella discovered by FSIS | The investigation follows a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Schwarzengrund illnesses involving 5 case-patients from 2 states. | <p>35 tonnes of raw ground turkey products delivered on the US market since July last year are recalled due to contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).<br />The prepacked raw ground turkey was produced by Butterball on July 7, 2018, and shipped to institutional and retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered by FSIS and public health partners started an investigation on a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Schwarzengrund illnesses involving 5 case-patients from 2 states. Wisconsin collected three intact Butterball brand ground turkey samples from a residence where 4 of the case-patients live. The case-patients and ground turkey Salmonella Schwarzengrund isolates are closely related, genetically.<br />FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-03-14 08:21:16 | 2025-08-14 01:05:33 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2898 | British company to invest $130 million in Zimbabwe's meat processing plant | The investment comes as part of a deal signed with the government to buy and revitalize Cold Storage Company (CSC). | <p>British beef producer Boustead Beef signed a 25-year concession with Zimbabwe's government to buy and revitalize Cold Storage Company (CSC), the largest meat processing plant in the country.<br />The plan is to increase capacity utilization at CSC ranches and abattoir plants; increased prospects for the restoration of the enterprise’s viability and higher output; stemming of further deterioration of equipment which is currently lying idle, and the growth of the local livestock and beef industry with a total investment of $130 million.<br />The UK firm will also pay for the rent, clear off CSC’s long-standing financial debts and for 25 years, the firm will take over and manage CSC’s ranches, abattoirs, distribution centers, and residential properties.<br />"Government is supporting them to make sure that they can really resuscitate CSC to its former glory,", declared Mthuli Ncube, Finance and Economic Development Minister, according to <a href="https://venturesafrica.com/244350-2/">Ventures Africa</a>.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-05-16 04:45:32 | 2025-08-14 22:17:31 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2243 | HCC is focusing on Asian markets | <p>PGI Welsh Lamb could benefit from the development expected to take place in Asia, where demand for lamb could is growing steadily year after year. Sasha’s Fine Foods, in partnership with HCC, have been working on Welsh Lamb promotions around the Diwali festival in November to raise awareness of the brand in the Singapore market.</p> <p>The investment in building new exports in Asia has been supported by the Welsh Government’s Enhanced Export Programme, which has enabled HCC to undertake more work in emerging markets alongside supporting existing customers in the UK and Europe.<br />Demand for lamb in Asia was projected to grow quickly due to rising affluence, tourism, and a growing population. According to figures presented at the recent HCC conference in Builth Wells, the market in the region could grow by 2% a year.<br />The Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, said: “The Welsh Government is investing £1.5 million (€ 1.7 million) over three years in helping HCC and Welsh processors to build on the successful red meat export trade and support the industry through the uncertainty of Brexit.</p> <p>Global patterns of demand show Asia is likely to be a more important market over the coming years. It’s great to see contacts made at the FHA event, where the HCC presence was supported by the Welsh Government’s Enhanced Export Programme, have led directly to new business for Welsh Lamb in Singapore.”<br />HCC’s Market Development Manager Rhys Llywelyn expressed his hope that Singapore could become a gate to Asia that will allow Welsh lamb exports to grow. "We were pleased to join Welsh processors in Singapore earlier this year to explore the potential of this market. The product was very well received. Sasha’s Fine Foods is an excellent new customer for our premium quality Welsh Lamb, and I’m sure there’s more potential in the growing foodservice sector in Singapore and the wider region", he mentioned.<br />In April, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Welsh meat processing companies attended the important Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) exhibition in Singapore and following contacts made at the event, PGI Welsh Lamb is now a firm favorite among the offerings of a high-end retailer. "Coming from the UK, I am always looking for more great quality products from home, so I had no hesitation in taking up the opportunity to sell Welsh Lamb here in Singapore. The quality and taste of Welsh Lamb is in a league of its own and as it is not readily available in Singapore, it is an excellent addition to our range", declared Sasha Conlan, founder, and director of Sasha’s Fine Foods.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-11-26 06:29:27 | 2025-08-14 23:19:43 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 2660 | Vion will switch to an integrated production system in Boxtel | <p>Until mid-2021, Vion intends to modernise and expand its production facility in Boxtel with a total investment of €35 million, announced the Dutch company in a press release.<br />The plan is to move some of the activities related to 'fresh' pork products from its location in Scherpenzeel to Boxtel. "This concerns the processing of middles, internal logistics and other fresh activities (such as the production of spare and belly ribs). Organising these activities under one roof – together with the existing slaughter and processing activities in Boxtel – will improve logistics to a great extent. It will shorten the supply chain, which will result in an improvement in the quality and freshness of the meat and a more efficient production", said the company.<br />The integrated system could limit the number of transport movements by more than 1 million kilometres per year, according to the estimates done by Vion. Traffic flows from and to the production location Boxtel will be organised and regulated as optimally as possible, additional parking facilities will be created and extra measures will be taken to limit noise nuisance. "This investment in a more integrated production is an important step for Vion. It will improve our international competitive position and the quality of our products. Thanks to the careful approach, we limit the nuisance for neighbours to a minimum and it will contribute considerably to making the production of meat more sustainable. Optimising the production chain is one of the focal points in our strategy,", explained John de Jonge, COO at Vion Pork.<br />The investment will not have an impact on the number of pigs processed in Boxtel; the supply of pigs will remain the same. 120 employees who are connected to ‘fresh’ activities at Vion Scherpenzeel will be relocated within the Vion locations in Boxtel, Apeldoorn and Groenlo.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-03-05 08:39:39 | 2025-08-14 19:31:23 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 8481 | Argentine beef once again arrives in China | The IPCVA participates in Asia's most important trade fair along with 26 exporting companies, amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the United States and the safeguards process initiated by the Asian giant as a backdrop for the meat industry. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Between May 19 and 21, the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) will once again participate in the Sial China, accompanied by 26 exporting companies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As usual, the IPCVA will develop a gigantic Argentine Beef Pavilion covering 1,150 m2, with individual service booths for companies and a large restaurant where you can enjoy grilled ribeye and short ribeye steaks.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In addition to the companies, we will be accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Commerce", commented IPCVA President Georges Breitschmitt.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"And as always, we will promote the best meat in the world, spreading the word about the quality of our livestock, our genetics, and how our animals are fed on the natural pastures that give our meat its unique characteristics," he added.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For his part, Mario Ravettino, vice president of the IPCVA, stated, "We're going to Sial China with great expectations and enthusiasm. China remains the main destination for Argentine exports, and we must be present at all events that can increase and maintain the volume levels we're sending".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We also need to work on establishing the offal protocol to ensure we have the complete set of products, and that's why the action being taken in Beijing with the Chinese government is crucial", he added.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024, China accounted for approximately 74% of the total volume of beef exported:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Frozen boneless meat: 387,391 tons for USD 1,310,015,560 </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Frozen meat on the bone (includes bones with meat): 183,271 tons for USD 276,792,984</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Refrigerated boneless meat: 2,222 tons for USD 11,195,304</li> </ul> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-05-20 00:05:47 | 2025-08-14 21:25:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7131 | Gulfood Dubai started with very good movement for Argentine meat | The IPCVA participates together with 13 exporting companies in the most important food fair in the Arab countries. | <p><span lang="DE">With a large influx of people, the Gulfood Dubai fair began with a notable presence of Argentine Beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the day, the 13 exporting companies that participate together with the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) held business meetings with buyers not only from the United Arab Emirates but also from other countries in the region, such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq and Libya among others. The presence of buyers from China was also notable.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, Mario Ravettino, Councilor of the IPCVA and President of the ABC Consortium, held a meeting with the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Argentine, Saeed Abdulla Saif Joula Alqemzi, in which they discussed new opportunities for Argentine meat. In this context, not only the interest of Argentine exporters was ratified but also the growing opportunities presented by the Arab market, which until now was “niche” (small volumes of very high value) but which could become volume market, given the large number of immigrants who work in construction and other sectors of the economy and who increasingly demand more proteins of animal origin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The companies that accompany the Institute are the following: Frimsa, Frigorífico General Pico, Azul Natura Beef, Frigorífico Rioplatense, Offal Exp, Compañía Bernal, Catter Meat, Abuelo Julio, Frigorífico Gorina, Friar, Santa Giulia, Logros and Arrebeef.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-22 00:10:15 | 2025-08-14 17:35:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1681 | Kepak to buy 2 Sisters UK Red Meat business | The Irish company expects this acquisition to strengthen its position in the UK market. | <p>Kepak Group has signed a deal with Boparan Holdings to acquire the UK business and assets of 2 Sisters Red Meat. The company has not offered any financial details regarding the deal.</p> <p>The company says that through this new acquisition will strengthen its key customer supply chain partnerships. Kepak says that another important fact is that "it is both a Brexit and a €/£ hedge for the existing and the new Irish-UK businesses."</p> <p>In addition, 2 Sisters Red Meat represents also a sustainable source of UK raw material for Kepak’s meat-based value-added businesses which are located both in Ireland and in the UK and which supply Irish, European and UK customers.</p> <p>“Kepak has a clear strategy to grow its meat and food businesses in partnership with key customers and in markets that are complementary to our existing businesses in Ireland and in the UK. The acquisition of this red meat business, with its very solid UK retail, foodservice and manufacturing relationships, marks a very significant next step in delivering on our strategy. It is a great fit for Kepak," John Horgan, Managing Director, Kepak Group, said.</p> <p>Kepak will assume control of 2 Sisters Red Meat effective immediately based on the terms of the agreement.</p> <p>The UK business is operated from four key production sites: McIntosh Donald, Portlethen, Scotland; and Three St. Merryn sites: Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales, and Bodmin and Victoria in Cornwall, England.</p> <p>The company said in a statement that these four sites and the associated central support office at Talgarrek House and cold storage facilities at Truro, process and market, mainly in the UK, about 250,000 cattle and more than 1 million lambs annually from more than 13,000 farmers spread from Scotland to Cornwall.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-07-30 11:41:58 | 2025-08-15 01:27:19 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 738 | Ireland's full live export capacity to be maintained, says IFA | The Irish Farmer's Association (IFA) President Joe Healy said, based on IFA work with Minister Creed, the Department of Agriculture and exporters, he is confident a suitable replacement ferry will be in place by Stena when the current ferry is set to go into dry dock from February 20th to March 19th. | <p>According to IFA, Mr. Healy said a new suitable vessel is being inspected and is expected to pass, “The critical issue is that there must be no change in our ferry capacity to export calves during this critical period for farmers and exporters.”</p> <p>Joe Healy added that the previous ferry put forward by Stena was inspected by the Department and was not suitable.</p> <p>"We need to see a significant increase in calf exports this year. With the increase in the dairy cow numbers and strong market demand in both Holland and Spain, there is major potential for the trade," IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said.</p> <p>Angus Woods also welcomed the positive work of Minister Creed on his recent visit to Turkey on live exports. “Turkey has real potential to become a major market for Irish live cattle exports. IFA visited Turkey late last year and it was clear the market has potential to take up to 100,000 head of cattle from Ireland.”</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-02-07 06:30:24 | 2025-08-14 11:45:38 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 139 | Irish beef farmers could lose $2 million per week because of the Sterling Crisis | The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) is urging the Government to take action regarding the Sterling depreciation and decline of cattle exports to the UK because Irish beef farmers will lose nearly 2 million euros per week. | <p> </p> <p>The IFA president, Joe Healy, said in a statement that the cattle price reductions are causing significant financial damage to the livestock sector and it is also affecting trade.</p> <p>The Brexit Sterling exchange rate crisis is having a strong impact on the incomes of beef farmers and mushroom growers and the Government needs to take urgent action by developing a plan at a national and EU level.</p> <p>“Since April, the UK beef market is up 7%. As our most important market, this should be good news. The problem is that Sterling is down 8% in the same time period. When the UK election was called, Sterling was at 85p:€1. It had been at, or close to that level, in previous months. Today it’s 92p:€1. The impact on the price of beef is about 15c/kg,” the IFA statement read.</p> <p>The IFA president also urged the Government to take measures at the farm level to counteract the decline in prices.</p> | 1 | Market | 2017-09-06 07:00:44 | 2025-08-14 11:05:34 | Details Edit Delete |
