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1865  FAO to hold an emergency meeting in Asia due to Chinese ASF crisis  UN's agricultural body convened nine other countries to discuss the potential risks presented by the spread of the virus.  <p>Specialists from China and representatives of UN's Food and Agricultural Organization are to host a meeting with officials from nine other Asian countries due to the risk presented by the ASF outbreaks reported in the last month in China.</p> <p>The nine countries are Cambodia, Japan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam, according to a statement issued by FAO. "It's critical that this region be ready for the very real possibility that swine fever could jump the border in other countries", said Wantanee Kalpravidh, regional manager of the FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Asia.<br />Recent research studies and technologies and consider lessons learned from the ongoing episodes in Europe will be discussed during the meeting.<br />"That's why this emergency meeting has been convened - to assess where we are now - and to determine how we can work together in a coordinated, regional response to this serious situation", added Kalpravidh.<br />China has reported eight cases of ASF until now and some neighbouring countries are already on high alert when it comes to pork imports or travellers arriving from the regions where the virus is present. The disease does not affect humans but it can be transmitted through them. There is no vaccine for African Swine Fever.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>    Industry 2018-09-06 14:29:38  2025-07-29 11:27:58  Details Edit Delete
1817  Indiana Packers to buy Specialty Foods Group  Indiana Packers Corporation entered into a definitive agreement and plan to acquire Specialty Foods Group, headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky.  <p>Specialty Foods is most recognized as the manufacturer and distributor of Kentucky Legend premium boneless hams, the leading boneless ham brand in grocery retail across the United States.</p> <p>The acquisition agreement is subject to regulatory approval, approval of the equity holders of SFG, and certain other closing conditions. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018.</p> <p>The company expects this acquisition to&nbsp;strengthen its foundation for growth and positions it to leverage valuable synergies relating to raw material utilization, manufacturing and sales and marketing capabilities.</p> <p>Indiana Packers is headquartered in Delphi, Indiana, and also operates pork processing facilities in Holland, Michigan, and Frankfort, Indiana. The company says it is committed to being "a good corporate citizen where it operates, and intends to continue SFG&rsquo;s legacy of giving back to the community of Owensboro, Kentucky."</p> <p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking for ways to grow our business and adding SFG is strategically on-point,&rdquo; said Russ Yearwood, President and Chief Operating Officer of Indiana Packers Corporation. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re a company with successful brands, outstanding people and smart business strategies. This acquisition will improve our position in a very competitive global protein market.&rdquo;</p>    Industry 2018-08-26 08:43:54  2025-07-29 23:22:46  Details Edit Delete
5216  Lidl promotes new "Hybrid meat"  Starting this month there will be new promotional goods at Lidl: the discounter is offering meat or sausage of German origin with a vegetable content of up to 40 percent for the first time.  <p>Specifically, the discounter is for the first time offering minced meat and burger patties made from beef with jackfruit, Vienna sausages with carrots and chicken sausage with soy protein in the flavors classic and garlic. The new meat and sausage products of German origin will be available in more than 3,200 branches of the food retailer.</p> <p>According to Lidl, the campaign with products made from a combination of animal protein and vegetable protein is aimed at "customers who want to reduce their consumption of animal products and thus their ecological footprint without completely giving up meat."</p> <p>In addition, the company announced in a press release that it intends to "surprise customers with innovative alternatives to classic meat products and support them with reduced meat consumption" in the future too.</p> <p>However, the concept of including hybrid meat in the range has been around for a long time. For example, since the beginning of July 2021, grocer Rewe has been selling meat under the brand name "Better Half", which is made up of 50 percent vegetables. The Netto Marken-Discount also has minced beef from the "Less Meat" brand with 44 percent vegetable preparation.</p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2022-01-12 07:37:35  2025-07-29 18:35:01  Details Edit Delete
2655  RAPS to highlight both flavour and technology at IFFA 2019    <p>Spice expert RAPS is to showcase at IFFA 2019 in Frankfurt innovative product concepts for cooked ham products and introducing high-quality structuring agents for cooked sausage and frankfurters, announced the company in a press release.<br />Under the heading "German heritage &ndash; worldwide expertise" RAPS GmbH &amp; Co. KG will be pioneering both flavour and technology at IFFA 2019 in Frankfurt and presenting a wide range of functional additives, compounds and culinary seasonings.<br />Customer proximity, raw material competence and technological know-how characterize RAPS&rsquo; tailor-made product offerings, including numerous new developments such as next-generation injection brines for cooked hams. Easily combined and supplemented to make a subtle difference, the new RA-LAK injection brines have a relatively neutral yet finely spiced profile and are a perfect complement to the newly developed LAK-TOP seasonings. Providing a multitude of interesting flavours, both ranges are sure to excite!</p> <p>Sustainability is a key concept in the company's vision and that it will be demonstrated with the help of a specially developed VLOG-approved injection brine. Another example is the pH value regulator, which is used in various powdery RAPS injection brines and ensures optimum succulence and slicing consistency. <br />In the convenience food sector, RAPS offers a large selection of first-class seasoning blends and ingredients, including novel smoked spices, seasoning marinades, dip sauces, natural antioxidants as well as natural freshness preservers and functional binding compounds.</p> <p>The extensive FRESH LINE range can be used to create or refine individual recipes with authentic flavour profiles without the need for preservatives. In response to consumer demand for high-quality products that are quick to prepare, RAPS will be showcasing easy-to-process semi-finished and ready-to-eat products at the trade fair. Among the products that can be tasted are: Sous Vide cooked bacon, pieces of pizza, pulled turkey, juicy nuggets and burger patties.</p> <p>In addition, RAPS will also present in-demand technological solutions, such as STRONGTEX and STRONGHELP. These structural enhancers for the cooked sausage market provide optimum bite and consistency.</p> <p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s well known that RAPS stands for exquisite raw materials of the highest quality, freshness and technological know-how,&rdquo; says Managing Director Florian Knell. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll be demonstrating at IFFA how we can address these issues with great technological competence in the form of convincing concepts that benefit both butchers and meat producers. With high-quality products that comply with both national and international standards and often exceed regulatory requirements, we offer a variety of ways to satisfy the demands of increasingly demanding, price-sensitive clientele.&rdquo;</p>    Technology 2019-03-04 08:18:39  2025-07-29 09:41:11  Details Edit Delete
2761  Ready meals segment drives the growth in the spices market  "Treasure the traditional and try something new" is the motto for the industry as new trends in the market are constantly require new recipes and ideas.  <p>Spices, especially the ones organically produced, are going to be spotlighted at IFFA 2019 in Frankfurt, between 4-9 May, as the ready meals segment is driving the growth in this market.<br />"For many consumers, spices and herbs are the epitome of the refinement of taste. When it comes to seasoning and taste for meat products, the motto is: 'Treasure the traditional and try something new'. Trends are changing ever more rapidly and, with them, also, preferences for particular flavours. The sector is thus building on its extensive knowledge of spices and innovative ideas are being put into practice in saleable products as quickly as possible", claim the organizers of the trade fair.<br />A broad range of flavoured sauces, pastes and meat marinades, based on both oils and emulsions, will be exhibited at IFFA. Pre-spiced and herb-marinated meat produced both industrially and by artisan butchers have proved themselves in the market over a number of years. <br />The convenience food sector is the one who drives the growth in the spice market, especially for the organically produced spices. " Many foods are today eaten as a snack on the premises or increasingly, too, on the move &ndash; snack-meals are very much on trend. This is an area where herb and spice companies often provide recipes and new ideas, as well as the herbs and spices themselves. The paradigm shift towards better quality and a greater ethical awareness of food on the part of the consumer shows itself, too, in the increasing demand for organically produced spices. Suppliers are reacting to this and constantly building up their offer of organic products", it is said in the press release.<br />At IFFA, from 4 to 9 May 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, the top suppliers from Germany and abroad will be presenting themselves and their products relating to the product group of Ingredients, Herbs, Spices, Additives, Skins and Casings in the new exhibition hall 12.1.<br />Messe Frankfurt is expecting over 1,000 exhibitors from some 50 countries. Over an area of approximately 120,000 square metres, the exhibitors will be showcasing innovative technologies, trends and ground-breaking solutions for all stages of meat processing, ranging from manufacturing to high-tech.</p>    Events 2019-03-28 04:46:51  2025-07-29 20:28:03  Details Edit Delete
1194  Serbian meat processor Srem Sid to be acquired by Agropapuk and Industrija Mesa Djurdjevic    <p>Srem Sid, an insolvent meat processor company from Serbia, is to be acquired by the Agropapuk and Industrija Mesa Djurdjevic, announced the owner of Agropapuk, Bratislav Bogatic.<br />The joint venture is allowing the two companies to invest &euro;3.5 million in the overhaul of the Srem Sid's facilities and another &euro;5.5 million in a farm extension in Novo Orahovo area, reports See<a href="https://seenews.com/news/serbias-agropapuk-industrija-mesa-djurdjevic-buying-meat-processing-firm-srem-sid-610548"> News</a>.<br />Srem Sid is expected to process around 400 head of cattle per day and to export the meat to Turkey. <br />Serbia has a free trade agreement with Turkey at the beginning of this year and can export duty-free 5,000 tons of beef annually. The two buyers have announced that they will attract the farmers that were under contract with Srem Sid in order to keep the chain of supply intact. Srem Sid has been declared insolvent since 2001.</p>    Industry 2018-05-02 11:17:36  2025-07-29 23:21:22  Details Edit Delete
1610  US meat producer invests $36 million in New Mexico plant  Illinois-based meat producer Stampede Meat has announced that it is investing more than 36 million dollars to renovate and reopen a former facility of Tyson Foods in Sunland Park.  <p>Stampede Meat took the decision to expand outside of Illinois and increase thus its 285,000 square footage and 190 million-pound capacity by more than half.</p> <p>&ldquo;Stampede has been at capacity on some critical lines for a number of months,&rdquo; Stampede Meat CEO and President Brock Furlong said. &ldquo;Starting this fall, this will allow Stampede to grow with a significant investment in cook capacity and new capabilities to continually play a more critical role as our customers look for more turn-key solutions.&rdquo;</p> <p>The new facility is set to be opened in October 2018. The company wants to create 1,295 new jobs, making it the largest job creation project in New Mexico in over a decade.</p> <p><br />Stampede&rsquo;s existing facilities, products made in New Mexico will be distributed<br />across the entire U.S., as well as internationally to locations such as Canada and South America. Once fully utilized, the facility will support $300 to 400 million in revenue, according to the company's release.</p> <p>Furthermore, Stampede&rsquo;s expansion also received a great deal of support from the New Mexico Economic Development Department, which is investing up to $3 million in Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funds. LEDA is New Mexico's closing fund, which helps in recruiting new businesses to the state. The City of Sunland Park will act as the fiscal agent for the award. Additional supporters in this expansion effort include the Construction Industries Division (CID), the New Mexico State Fire Marshal&rsquo;s Office, and the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) team.</p> <p>Stampede Meat was founded in 1995 and produces custom, protein-based solutions for the foodservice and retail industries. The company operates currently facilities in Oak Lawn, Bedford Park and Hodgkins.</p>    Industry 2018-07-17 14:48:57  2025-07-28 14:41:56  Details Edit Delete
952  24 tons of beef recalled due to possible salmonella contamination  The raw beef products incorporated a non-meat ingredient, Au Jus Seasoning, that was found positive for the presence of Salmonella.  <p>Standard Meat Company, a Saginaw, Texas firm, is recalling up to 53,154 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).</p> <p>The raw beef products incorporated a non-meat ingredient, Au Jus Seasoning, that was found positive for the presence of Salmonella. The problem was discovered when Standard Meat Company was notified by their supplier, who shipped the seasoning, of a voluntary seasoning recall based on Salmonella contamination. Standard Meat Company uses this seasoning product to formulate marinade that is injected into the top sirloin steaks. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. The frozen, marinated top sirloin items were produced on various dates between Feb. 19, 2018, and March 14, 2018, and they were shipped to restaurant locations nationwide.</p> <p>Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhoea, 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. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their healthcare provider.</p> <p>The products were shipped to restaurants frozen. Restaurants cook and prepare the product for consumers, who may take the product home as leftovers. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers&rsquo; refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.</p>    Retail 2018-03-16 13:00:56  2025-07-28 15:08:00  Details Edit Delete
3485  Denmark is changing food control rules  From January, food control will be more targeted at companies that either cannot or will not comply with the rules.  <p>Starting 2020, Danish food control inspectors will focus more on companies that either cannot or will not comply with the rules. Food Minister Mogens Jensen states this immediately before a new control concept for food control comes into force. In the future, the Danish Food Safety Authority will focus its control to a greater extent on those companies that look great at food security or for other reasons find it difficult to comply with the rules. This must be done, among other things, by using smarter data and the inspectors' experience.</p> <p>"The checks will be rescheduled so that those who have shown that they are in control of the rules will receive fewer inspection visits. On the other hand, we are working more strongly towards those who are most in need of control," says Food Minister Mogens Jensen. <br />All food businesses will continue to receive inspection visits. How often this happens depends on what they have on the shelves and how good they are at following the rules. For example, a butcher shop that handles fresh meat that may pose a greater risk to consumers will receive more visits than a construction market that sells a bit of candy and soda. The Food Agency continues with its many targeted campaign checks, including allergens, food contact materials and labeling.<br />"As part of the settlement, we introduce start-up assistance to all new entrepreneurs so that they can get started properly. If it turns out that a company - new or old - does not live up to the rules and consumer confidence, they will pay for the two follow-up inspection visits. In this way, hopefully, we will make it clear to everyone that food safety must be taken seriously," added minister Jensen.</p>    Industry 2019-12-20 08:07:12  2025-07-29 20:03:20  Details Edit Delete
3622  Third US pork producer to denounce ractopamine use  Hormel Foods joins Tyson and JBS initiative to produce ractopamine-free pork in order to gain access to the Chinese market.  <p>Starting April 1, Harmel Foods will not allow pigs feed or exposed to ractopamine to entre its production chain. "We have been actively monitoring the changing global market dynamics for several years and believe this decision will further position us to meet growing international demand," the company said in a statement.<br />Ractopamine is a substance currently used in pig farming in the United States but is banned in the EU and China. The move announced by the company is related to the Phase 1 Trade Deal announced between the US and China, which is expected to reduce the tariffs on US pork exports in the Chinese market.<br />Since last year, two other US pork producers, Tyson Foods and JBS have made similar statements in order to have full access for their products in the Chinese market.<br />In January, China agreed to work with US experts to &ldquo;conduct a risk assessment for ractopamine in cattle and swine as soon as possible without undue delay,&rdquo; according to the agreement. The countries will establish a joint working group to discuss the steps to be taken based on the results of the assessment, reports Reuters.</p>    Industry 2020-02-20 07:03:49  2025-07-30 00:19:25  Details Edit Delete
3613  Kuwait opens the market for Brazilian beef  Until now, Fresh Brazilian chicken was the main item imported in this market.  <p>Starting mid-February, Brazilian beef can be exported to Kuwait after several months of negotiations, informs the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA). "More good news about the opening of yet another market for Brazilian beef: Kuwait, the country we visited in September, when we started this conversation," commented the minister Tereza Cristina.<br />Currently, fresh Brazilian chicken meat is the main agricultural product exported to Kuwait. In 2018, 122,945 tonnes, worth $185.7 million, were shipped in this market. The Arab country also imports processed chicken, duck and turkey from Brazil, but in smaller volumes.<br />Last year, Brazil's agricultural exports to Kuwait totaled $209.4 million. Brazilian beef has a strong presence in the Middle East region with large exports directed to Saudi Arabia and UEA.</p>    Market 2020-02-17 08:26:07  2025-07-29 20:24:58  Details Edit Delete
3934  New labelling system announced for Spain  The NutriScore labelling system will be implemented in the first quarter of 2021.  <p>Starting next year, Spaniards will be able to make better choices when they select their food due to the NutriScore labelling system. The system will be implemented in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzon, quoted by Carnica magazine.<br />The system already works in France, while Germany and Belgium announced the European Commission about their intention to implement it as well.<br />As a front labelling system, NutriScore will offer complete information about the nutritional values of the products, including meat. The choice of this labelling system is due to the fact that it has more support from scientists and nutrition specialists, from consumer associations and, in addition, it is more intuitive for the consumer. Likewise, a large part of the food sector has already announced its intention to join.</p>    Retail 2020-06-30 05:20:39  2025-07-28 07:47:42  Details Edit Delete
4879  Head of Cherkizovo named chairman of Russia's Food Policy Committee  The new Committee will formulate the responsible approach of Russian business to solving social problems related to ensuring the affordability of food for all groups of the Russian population.  <p>Starting this month, Cherkizovo Group CEO Sergey Mikhailov will chair the Committee of Food Policy in Russia. The Committee was formed at the initiative of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs&rsquo; (RSPP) and seeks to solve social problems related to ensuring the affordability of food for all groups of the Russian population. Also, it will harness the opportunities offered by innovation, modern technology and best management practice to improve the quality of domestic agriculture output. The Committee will encourage the development of new consumption habits, including the drive towards ever healthier eating. This will be achieved through the launch of enhanced products and fostering of organic agriculture and food tech industries, according to a press release.</p> <p>Beyond domestic food issues, the Committee will also look abroad. Tasks include developing Russian agriculture exports, cementing Russian agribusiness&rsquo;s position in international markets and enhancing Russia&rsquo;s role in the fight for global food security. The Committee also has its eyes set on optimizing the investment climate surrounding Russian food manufacturing, stimulating entrepreneurship in the agricultural and affiliated sectors as well as upping the involvement of small and medium-sized businesses in agricultural production.</p> <p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a great honour to lead the RSPP Committee on Food Policy. Ahead of us stand numerous serious tasks. Yet, together I know we will take effective measures to improve the accessibility of quality food for all Russians. What&rsquo;s more, we will be calling on a range of tools to improve transnational cooperation and thereby strengthen the clout and reputation of Russian farmers in international markets, whose products have such huge export potential,&rdquo; commented Sergey Mikhailov, CEO of Cherkizovo Group.</p> <p>Cherkizovo Group joined the RSPP in August 2019. Cherkizovo forms part of the Union&rsquo;s Commission on the Agricultural Complex and also helps establish the industry&rsquo;s position on various matters, including, among others, improving access to government agriculture support measures and developing the export potential of Russian livestock products.</p>    Market 2021-08-13 08:44:22  2025-07-28 16:22:36  Details Edit Delete
4080  Brazilian poultry regains access to the Filipino market  The ban imposed on suspicion regarding coronavirus infected chicken meat has been lifted.  <p>Starting this week, the Philippines may resume poultry imports from Brazil, announced the Department of Agriculture. Officials from Manilla decided to lift the ban imposed on Brazilian poultry after South American producers presented evidence on the coronavirus prevention measures.<br />Brazil is the third-largest supplier of poultry for the Philippines but a new set of rules will force Brazilian exporters to have labels stating these were handled in facilities with strict hygiene and sanitation measures, according to a memorandum issued by the Philippine agency. Shipments that won&rsquo;t comply with these conditions will be confiscated, added the statement issued by the Filipino Department of Agriculture.<br />China, Hong Kong and the Philippines have placed a ban on Brazilian poultry after local authorities in Shenzen - China claimed they found coronavirus traces on poultry meat imported from Brazil.</p>    Industry 2020-09-08 11:21:57  2025-07-29 15:42:06  Details Edit Delete
1201  Vion Pork launches a new premium product, the Tomahawk  The barbecue product will enter the European markets starting the first week of May.  <p>Starting this week, Vion Pork will launch a new barbecue product in a few European markets. The Tomahawk will be introduced towards international retailers in various European countries under the company's brand name.<br />The already marinated Tomahawk is available in three flavours: Herbs de Provence, Sweet &amp; Smokey and Hot &amp; Spicy, and weighs between 300 and 400 grams. The tasty pork on the bone is shaped like a tomahawk.<br />"Our Vion Consumer Insights show that, on the one hand, consumers opt for convenience when buying meat products and on the other, there is a trend among consumers to choose premium concepts based on taste experience and the perception of quality. The Tomahawk combines these trends. It is a robust, easy to prepare quality product for the barbecue.&rdquo;, declared Maiko van der Meer, Chief Commercial Officer at Vion Pork.<br />The Tomahawk is entering the premium range of products and Mr. van der Meer is convinced that the barbecue season is going to ensure the success of the product. "The new product is a speciality. Barbecuing is popular. It is an emotional event: when it&rsquo;s sunny weather, people invite friends over for a tasty meal. They want to impress with a robust and tasty piece of meat. Tomahawk offers the consumer a true indulgence experience.&rdquo;, he said.<br />In 2017, Vion, a meat producer with facilities located in Netherlands and Germany, has reported a turnover of &euro; 5.1 billion and a number of 11,800 employees.</p>    Retail 2018-05-03 09:41:07  2025-07-30 03:04:53  Details Edit Delete
1098    One of the big players in the Romanian meat industry, Agricola Group is making its way on the external markets promoting a range of products that are well known in the Romanian communities from Europe and around the world.  <p>Starting with &ldquo;Micii gustosi&rdquo; (a Romanian minced meat traditional dish, similar to chevapchichi, and the company&rsquo;s best-selling product on the export markets) and continuing with a variety of raw dried salami, including the famous &ldquo;Salam de Sibiu&rdquo;, the company is targeting the external markets by promoting products that follow the old recipes in preparing the meat.<br />Present already on the German, French and Spanish markets with these type of products, Agricola is targeting now the<br />US market, as Angelica ?mil, general manager at Salbac SA (a company owned by Agricola Group), confirmed in an interview for EuroMeatNews.</p> <p>EuroMeatNews: What are the financial results reported by Agricola Group and Salbac SA at the end of 2017 and how do you see the regional market evolving in this year?</p> <p>Angelica ?mil: In 2017, Agricola Group had a turnover of RON 683.183 million (EUR 146.78 million), up by 5.31% compared to the previous year, taking in consideration the fact that the company exited from GA-Nutri?ie Animala SA and Suinprod SA businesses.<br />Salbac SA registered a turnover of RON 124.834 million (EUR 26.82 million), up by 2.5% than 2016. In fact, the real growth stands at 10.5%, considering the effects resulted from the new fiscal rules, applied since June 2016.<br />2018 looks like a difficult year for the salami producers due to a price rise in commodities, but also from a bad publicity. Fortunately, most of the revenues made by Salbac SA is based on the sales of raw dried salamis with a high content of meat and low on additives. We are predicting a small increase in sales for our company.</p> <p>EMN: At the end of 2017, you announced your intention to build a pilot unit to develop a research program to eliminate the additives form the raw dried products. How does this project evolves and what other investments are projected for this year?</p> <p>A.S: The project will be functional in May but we&rsquo;ve been working on the improvement of our recipes and eliminating the additives from these type of products for some years now. Besides that project, we are considering investments in developing our businesses and improving the productivity in our facilities.</p> <p>EMN: What is the rate of premium products in the company&rsquo;s portfolio and what sells better in the export markets?</p> <p>A.S: Salbac&rsquo;s portfolio has a rate of 80% of premium (raw dried) products. On the foreign markets &bdquo;Micii gustosi&rdquo; and &bdquo;Salam de Sibiu AGRICOLA&rdquo; are our best selling products.</p> <p>EMN: What is the secret behind the success of your &bdquo;Salam de Sibiu AGRICOLA&rdquo; product?</p> <p>A.S: &bdquo;Salam de Sibiu AGRICOLA&rdquo; is made following the exact traditional recipe: a minimum 70 days of maturation, no starter cultures, from high quality chilled meat received from certified suppliers. At the same time, a great advantage is given by the technological capacity for raw dried salami at Salabac&rsquo;s facilities, one that outperforms<br />any other competitor on the Romanian market.</p> <p>EMN: How is much does it count the Spanish market for your exports and what is the company&rsquo;s relationship with the<br />retailers in this area?</p> <p>A.S: Spain is our top destination for exports but we have accessed this market through the Romanian distributors present in the area.</p> <p>EMN: What certification do you have for your premium brands and of what importance are those in promoting your products on the external markets?</p> <p>A.S: We already have all the European certificates of quality that matter, starting with IFS and BRC (Class A).<br />It&rsquo;s true though, that you can&rsquo;t start a discussion about a potential partnership abroad as long you don&rsquo;t have these certificates.</p> <p>EMN: On what other markets do you intend to expand this year?</p> <p>A.S: Besides Spain, we are also present in the German and French markets but we want to increase our operations in these countries. Meanwhile, we are on our way to receive the certification for the export to the US.</p> <p>EMN: How important is the brand on a market ruled by the trends given by consumer and to what requirements you have<br />to respond in order to ensure a bigger market share for you products?</p> <p>A.S: AGRICOLA brand has become lately a warrant for quality and taste and the consumer's perception is to refer to our<br />products as a benchmark in a market that gets more and more unpredictable.</p> <p>EMN: In terms of volume, what was Salbac&rsquo;s production in 2017 and what volume do you predict to produce this year?</p> <p>A.S: In 2017, Salbac has produced and sell about 5,580 tons of products. This year we expect to see an increase by 8 to 10 percent.</p> <p>EMN: What other products are going to be launched this year by your company and to what product range they will enter?</p> <p>A.S: We are going to focus on the raw dried and fresh range&rsquo;s of products, especially on those delivered to Horeca industry, but we also intend to present innovative products in order to respect our leadership status in the raw dried segment of Romanian market.</p>    Industry 2018-04-15 06:46:01  2025-07-26 22:31:22  Details Edit Delete
568      <p>Starting with 2018, the two divisions of Schr&ouml;der Maschinenbau will belong to different companies.</p> <p>The sale of Schr&ouml;der Food was announced by Weber on December 22, 2017.</p> <p>The new acquisition represents a strategically important decision for JBT. Shortly after the acquisition of Schr&ouml;der by Weber, JBT had expressed strong interest in the Schr&ouml;der Food division, which includes the machines and systems of curing and marination technology.</p> <p>"Upon getting to know JBT, we have come to the conclusion that this decision is the only one that is right for the further development and growth of the food division. Especially regardingJBT&rsquo;s strong global presence, the company presents excellent opportunities and perspectives for Schr&ouml;der", explains Tobias Weber, Managing Partner of the Weber Group.</p> <p>Schr&ouml;der's second business unit, the development and production of thermoforming packaging machines, will remain part of the Weber Group.</p> <p>"We will massively expand the packaging division in Wertheras well as in the group. Together with the packaging experts from Schr&ouml;der, we will position ourselves as a powerful system provider in the market. Our aim is to become the market leader in the field of packaging machinery for sliced products", emphasizes Tobias Weber.</p> <p>Weber has expanded its portfolio with thermoforming packaging machines, increasing thus its line competence and now offering integrated line concepts - from weight-accurate slicing to precise loading and packaging.</p> <p>The German company said that the intended transaction will not only create an optimal growth environment for both business units, but also the customers will significantly benefit from better line and service coverage within these divisions.</p> <p>In addition to extensive investments in technology and development, Weber will also invest in the Werther location, where a new building will arise as the center of packaging technology.</p>    Technology 2018-01-09 09:52:32  2025-07-29 22:51:52  Details Edit Delete
2137  Third Vion slaughterhouse to produce beef with animal welfare label    <p>Starting with August this year, Waldkraiburg and Buchloe in Bavaria are the first German slaughterhouses to bring beef products from dairy cows with the animal welfare label &ldquo;F&uuml;r Mehr Tierschutz&rdquo; onto the market.</p> <p>The company has announced that it has already closed 45 purchase deals with farmers in the south of Germany. At the start in Bad Bramstedt, 20 farmers from northern Germany have already committed to deliver their animal welfare label cows to Vion.</p> <p>The company is in negotiations with other farmers, who are certified according to the criteria of the German Animal Welfare Association for dairy cows. The farmers receive a price supplement of 40 cents per kilogram carcase weight in the entry level of the animal welfare label, supplements in the premium level are even higher.</p> <p>&ldquo;The cows come from controlled farms that already supply their milk with the animal welfare label to dairies. First of all, we are focusing on the marketing of minced meat and prime cuts," said Paul Daum, Head of Strategic Purchase Livestock.</p> <p>The animal welfare label &ldquo;F&uuml;r Mehr Tierschutz&rdquo; identifies beef products that are based on animal welfare standards that exceed the legal requirements; implying mandatory requirements for livestock farming, transport and slaughter of dairy cows, which are controlled and certified by independent certification bodies.</p> <p>The requirements include, among others, a transport time of a maximum of four hours and the collection of animal-related criteria at the slaughterhouses. These results are regularly reported to the German Animal Welfare Association and the certified farmers.</p>    Industry 2018-11-03 07:06:07  2025-07-29 04:45:41  Details Edit Delete
919  Low pig supply disturbs Danish Crown's operations at its abattoir in Ringsted  Danish Crown announced that it is forced to scale down its operations at its pork abattoir in Ringsted by closing its night shift after an unexpected lower supply of pigs, this resulting in the loss of 140 jobs.  <p>Starting with the 1st of June, the company will start to scale down the slaughtering at the plant. Although the supply of pigs has increased in the last months, the numbers reported are not enough to sustain the night shifts for workers, when typically 11,500 pigs are slaughtered every week.</p> <p>The company announced in a statement that about 70 of the employees who are being made redundant will be offered employment as holiday reliefs up until September.</p> <p>"It's with great regret that we've made this decision, but unfortunately it is a necessary step. I'm sorry that we have to say goodbye to so many highly skilled employees, who have worked hard since we started the extra night shift last summer. They have done a great job, as have their colleagues who helped to train them," says Per Laursen, Vice President Production at Danish Crown Pork.</p> <p>In May last year, Danish Crown launched an ambitious growth package to halt the decline in the supply of slaughter pigs. According to the company, its plan has succeeded, and since 1 October there was a 2.5 percent increase relative to the previous year &ndash; however, the night shift was established on the assumption of a 5 percent increase.</p>    Industry 2018-03-09 15:31:43  2025-07-29 19:13:19  Details Edit Delete
2867  Statistic data shows improvement in Welsh lamb carcase classification  More and more farmers are producing meat to the highest market specification, according to the data presented by Welsh processors for 2018.  <p>Statistic data released recently by Welsh processors for last year shows improvement in Welsh lamb carcase classification, with more and more farmers producing meat to the highest market specification. During processing, lambs are graded according to the EUROP classification grid, which denotes whether animals meet the correct conformation and fat coverage.<br />The statistics released by Welsh processors for 2018 show a positive performance by the industry. This includes significant reductions in the numbers of animals which were over-fat and continued increases in the numbers which hit the highest desired conformation.<br />68.1% of all lambs from Welsh abattoirs hit the sought-after 2 or 3L fat grades, up from 64.5% the previous year. In terms of conformation, 40.2% fell into the highest &lsquo;E&rsquo; or &lsquo;U&rsquo; classes (up from 37.9% in 2017) with only 11.2% classified in the lower &lsquo;O&rsquo; or &lsquo;P&rsquo; ranges.</p> <p>"The prevalence of carcases with less fat coverage could be partly due to producers presenting their lambs earlier following the dry summer weather conditions of 2018 and limited availability of forage. However, the figures on both fat and conformation also show that Welsh farmers are focusing on what the modern consumer requires and adapting their practices accordingly. Different outlets, such as supermarkets, export and catering, may require different types of lambs. In order to achieve the highest return, farmers will ensure that the lambs sold are the correct type for those markets", explained Glesni Phillips, Data Analyst at Hybu Cig Cymru &ndash; Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).<br />In the last couple of years, the trend was to achieve higher grades and that reflects the increased use of rams and ewes with superior genetics for conformation traits, she added. Also, farmers have benefited from HCC&rsquo;s Livestock Selection courses which increase understanding of the needs of the modern consumer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>    Industry 2019-05-09 07:38:02  2025-07-29 02:54:44  Details Edit Delete
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