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| 7353 | The overseas demand for Australian lamb rises | Since December, American demand for Australian lamb has lifted very strongly. Just before Christmas, frozen lamb leg prices averaged A$9.09/kg wholesale, and since then have lifted a remarkable 61% to A$14.67/kg. | <p><span lang="DE">While local factors tend to have the strongest impact on prices week-to-week, demand-side factors often drive prices over the longer term, especially when a particular spec becomes associated with a particular market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This dynamic can be seen when comparing the Heavy Lamb Indicator with United States (US) imported lamb leg prices. The two price indicators are not fully correlated, but are related, and the US price tends to influence the heavy lamb over the long term.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Prices for both US lamb imports and the Heavy Lamb Indicator began to fall in December 2022, and continued sliding throughout most of 2023. The fact that both indicators fell is something of a coincidence; Australian prices eased in response to expectations of dry weather, while weak consumer demand in the US drove import volumes down.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The resurgence of Australian lamb prices in October 2023 preceded the lift in US import prices by approximately three months, as east coast rains boosted market sentiment domestically, while increased prices for other proteins in the US market drove demand from January 2024 onwards.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since then, the robust demand for lamb in the US has supported heavy lamb prices, and the heavy lamb price began trending away from other indicators. Since the start of the year, the Heavy Lamb Indicator has fallen by 16%, while the Light Lamb Indicator has eased by 34%. While both have eased, the relatively strong performance from heavy lamb is due in part to strong overseas pricing supporting demand, which is less evident in other parts of the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Given the relationship between meat demand and livestock price, the strong outlook for Australian red meat in the global market is a positive indicator for producers. As competitor supply continues to decline and as consumer spending in most key markets retains a robust pace, Australia is well placed to meet global demand over the coming months and years.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-06 00:05:57 | 2025-08-06 04:22:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7354 | USMEF: March pork exports steady with year-ago | March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume and edged higher in value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pork exports totaled 260,430 metric tons (mt) in March, up 0.1% from a year ago, valued at $740.8 million – up 2% year-over-year and the seventh highest on record. Through the first quarter, pork exports increased 6% to 762,784 mt, while export value climbed 7% to $2.11 billion. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Another strong month on the pork side, and one that illustrates the importance of export market diversification", noted USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Shipments to Mexico cooled a bit, reflecting the earlier timing for Easter, and yet the global total remained very robust through increases to Korea, Colombia, Central America and Australia. When export value exceeds $70 per head slaughtered, that’s welcome news for pork producers and the entire supply chain". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Korea shines in March as pork exports close excellent first quarter</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">South Korea’s demand for U.S. pork continued to build momentum in March, reaching the third largest volume on record at 27,508 mt – up 44% from a year ago – while export value was the second highest on record at $90.6 million (up 54%).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Through the first quarter, exports to Korea climbed 54% above the year-ago pace in volume (69,452 mt) and jumped 59% in value ($227.6 million). After several years in the #5 position for U.S. pork exports, Korea has surpassed Canada as the fourth largest export destination, trailing only Mexico, China and Japan. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Led by record exports to Costa Rica and Nicaragua and larger shipments to Honduras, Guatemala and Panama, March pork exports to Central America increased 28% from a year ago to 13,626 mt, while value soared 41% to $42.5 million. First quarter exports to the region were up 21% to 37,681 mt, valued at $114.8 million (up 31%). For Panama, exports are front-loaded each year because the pork safeguard is quickly triggered, meaning a higher duty on U.S. pork. This year Panama has initiated efforts to restrict overall import volumes. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">March pork exports to leading market Mexico were lower year-over-year for the first time in 16 months, mainly reflecting the earlier Easter holiday. Exports fell 11% to 84,808 mt, while value was down 9% to $178.4 million. Shipments to Mexico still finished the first quarter on a record pace, up 4% from a year ago in volume (281,261 mt) and 6% higher in value ($575.1 million). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other first quarter results for U.S. pork exports include: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>March pork export value per head slaughtered soared to $70.85, up 12% from a year ago, the highest in nearly three years and the fifth highest on record. This pushed the first quarter average to $64.25, up 7%. Exports accounted for 32.2% of total March pork production and 27.9% for muscle cuts, up significantly from the year-ago ratios of 29.1% and 25%, respectively. First quarter exports accounted for 29.9% of total production and 25.8% for muscle cuts, up from 28.2% and 24.1%, respectively, a year ago. </li> <li>With shipments trending sharply higher to both Australia and New Zealand, January-March exports to Oceania climbed 151% from a year ago to 28,271 mt, with value up 139% to $101.8 million. Most U.S. pork entering this region is raw material for further processing, and the U.S. industry has been rapidly regaining market share from the European Union. Value-added processed products from the U.S. have also gained popularity in Oceania. </li> <li>Robust growth in Colombia fueled a strong first quarter for pork exports to South America, which increased 46% from a year ago to 36,180 mt. Export value jumped 54%, reaching $103.4 million. In Colombia, where most U.S. pork has historically been used for further processing, the U.S. industry continues to make gains in the retail and foodservice sectors. First quarter shipments to Colombia increased 50% to 32,012 mt, while value soared 64% to $88 million. The Colombian peso has recovered from its lows against the U.S. dollar, which helps support purchasing power and importer confidence. Colombia’s hog prices have also remained strong. </li> <li>First quarter pork exports to Japan trended slightly lower than a year ago, falling 2% to 88,473 mt. Export value was down 1% to $357.6 million, as Japan remained the #2 value destination for U.S. pork, trailing only Mexico. </li> <li>Despite lower shipments to the Philippines, first quarter exports to the ASEAN region increased 6% from a year ago to 14,811 mt, valued at $31.6 million (down 10%). Exports continued to soar to Malaysia, jumping 170% year-over-year to 1,503 mt, while value increased 163% to $4.6 million. A strong March performance pushed first quarter exports to Vietnam to 1,528 mt, up 78%, while value climbed 87% to $2.9 million. </li> <li>Large domestic supplies and economic headwinds continue to weigh on China/Hong Kong’s demand for imported pork. In the first quarter, U.S. exports fell 16% from a year ago to 113,248 mt, while export value was down 24% to $266.8 million. The region is the largest destination for U.S. pork variety meat exports, which declined at a less severe pace, falling 4% in volume (82,165 mt) and 14% in value ($195 million).</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-06 00:10:27 | 2025-08-06 02:29:04 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7344 | Cost care and cutting calving time can create a rapid route to better beef businesses | Productivity and returns on Welsh beef farms can both be boosted by actions to further reduce calving intervals and better manage costs, new data suggests. | <p><span lang="DE">The average calving interval for beef dams in Wales was 419 days for 2023, almost four days shorter than 2022’s average and seven days shorter than 2013’s figure, according to the latest data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), which features in April’s Market Bulletin from Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Things are improving but, despite the progress seen over the last decade, the BCMS research indicates the majority of farms will need to do quite a bit more if they are to reach the sought-after 365-day ‘between calvings” target", said Glesni Phillips HCC’s Intelligence, Analysis and Business Insight Executive.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"And, similarly, more can be done to reduce costs. Our latest Farm Business Survey suggests that there is a huge gap between the top third of farms and the bottom third but, with change, producers really can find a big improvement in returns".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Glesni said that reproductive efficiency is not only fundamental for profitability and productivity but can also support a reduction in the herd GHG emission levels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Herd performance indicators, along with estimates on cost of production, are key for providing insight into the productivity and efficiency of the suckler herd in Wales. April’s Market Bulletin takes a long look at the BCMS and FBS data to extract information that can help beef farmers become more profitable and more efficient", she said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The latest issue pinpoints potential obstacles to achieving these goals. It reasons that insufficient growth rates or unmanaged fertility within herds may cause longer calving intervals, whereas shorter intervals would, in turn, improve herd profitability by maximising the number of calves possible in a dam’s lifetime<strong>.</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">"</span></strong><span lang="DE">The main output from a beef suckler herd is obviously the suckled calf and therefore good cow management is absolutely the key to optimizing herd fertility in order to produce a healthy suckler calf each year. By improving the reproductive efficiency of the suckler herd, each farmer would also help to manage on farm costs and the overall profitability of the business", said Glesni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Market Bulletin</span><span lang="DE"> estimates the average age at first calving can also impact the suckler herd’s reproductive efficiency. In 2023, the average age at first calving for beef dams in Wales stood at 975 days (or 32.1 months). "This is a vast improvement when compared to 2022- some 18 days younger- and when compared to the average age of 1,009 days recorded for 2013- but leaves some room for improvement to reach the industry target of calving nearer to 24 months (or 730 days)", said Glesni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Market Bulletin</span><span lang="DE"> reviews Farm Business Survey’s annual cost of production figures. The latest data reveals that the top third performing herds had an overall cost of 139.2p/kg and produced more kilograms per cow than the average performing herds at 307kg. The top third performing herds recorded slightly lower costs for both variable and fixed costs, which then led to an overall difference of 180.0p/kg between the top and bottom third performing herds in terms of total costs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As the market returns were similar for all three categories of performers, this does clearly suggest that the focus should be on managing costs on farm in order to maximize the profitability of suckler herds in Wales", said Glesni.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-27 00:21:44 | 2025-08-05 15:03:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7345 | PROVACUNO launches the "It's Time for UE Beef. Beef from Spain" program | PROVACUNO, in collaboration with the European Union, starts the "It's Time for UE Beef. Beef from Spain" program to promote European beef in the Philippines, Japan and Singapore for three years, highlighting its exceptional and unique qualities. | <p><span lang="DE">During the campaign, a series of strategic actions will be carried out to promote beef. These will include public relations activities and press releases, as well as a strong web and social media presence, with a particular focus on Instagram and Facebook. In addition, attractive video recipes will be produced for the target audience and online advertising campaigns will be implemented to maximize reach. Audiovisual material will play an important role, including promotional videos, and special events such as fairs, showrooms and masterclasses in schools will be planned, with the participation of influencers on social networks. In addition, visits will be made to production centers, points of sale and reverse missions to strengthen the connection with consumers and business partners.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this first foray into the Singapore market, several events have been organized related to the Singapore Food&Beverages Fair, which took place from April 23 to 26.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, the visit to Singapore was used to meet with influencers and other market players, with the aim of spreading the message of natural meat that meets the demands of the most rigorous production system in the world (the European Production Model ), thus guaranteeing food safety, animal welfare, environmental protection, process traceability and product quality.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The message highlights the unique characteristics of this beef, obtained from animals fed with high-quality grains and oilseeds, which gives us a tender product with excellent flavor, highly appreciated by consumers who value quality.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding the Singapore market, its high purchasing power, a mostly young population and high meat consumption (more than 7 kg per inhabitant per year) stand out, making it one of the main meat consumers in the world. Being a country without its own beef production, it imports large quantities, around 50,000 tons per year, worth more than 335 million euros, becoming an important food distribution center in Southeast Asia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Both Europe and Spain are recognized in Singapore for their quality and excellence, placing European and Spanish products at the top of gourmet products. The demand in this market focuses on quality, an aspect in which European production seeks to establish itself in a solid and progressive way. Spain obtained authorization to export beef to Singapore in 2019, and currently has 13 establishments authorized to export.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The European Union as a whole is currently exporting more than 2 million euros of beef, with Spain exceeding 450,000 euros in 2022, which corresponds to 80 tons.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-27 00:33:42 | 2025-08-05 20:19:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7346 | Queensland grainfed beef delegation to US | A recent delegate tour hosted by MLA’s North American team provided an opportunity to grow awareness of and preference for Aussie Beef among foodservice operations in the US. | <p><span lang="DE">MLA partnered with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) for a multi-day collaborative market activation in Las Vegas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The aim of the partnership was to explore the opportunities presented in the American market, ultimately strengthening the position of Australia as a premier supplier of high quality, grainfed beef on a global scale.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Target outcomes included expanding market opportunities, networking connections, and developing in-depth market entry strategies, while increasing brand recognition and global competitiveness in the US market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The tour kicked off 29 February with a luncheon at Wynn Las Vegas, including a Q&A with the hotel’s head of culinary, and included a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the property’s state-of-the-art back-of-house banquet operations. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">That evening was a carefully curated industry event at the Border Grill restaurant at Mandalay Bay, co-hosted by TSBE and MLA with TIQ participation. The event highlighted Queensland beef in recipes created and served by Aussie Beef Mates from the US.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The participating MLA Beef Mates (brand ambassadors) included chefs Alex Espinoza, Jason Fullilove and Tiffany Sawyer, working alongside Border Grill Executive Chef John Baez.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Las Vegas area foodservice VIPs in attendance included decision-makers from such world-renowned operations as the Venetian and the Cosmopolitan, among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The following day, delegates ventured out into the greater Las Vegas area for a foodservice immersion to deliver insights into Las Vegas operators and the US foodservice market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Designed to empower Aussie Beef producers to thrive in the competitive US beef market, make connections and facilitate meaningful exchanges in developing market share for Aussie Beef, the delegate tour made strides in advancing all of these fronts.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-28 00:14:53 | 2025-08-05 13:33:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7347 | ABPA launches the 2024 Annual Report | The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) officially launched its ABPA 2024 Annual Report, the entity's main publication with details and strategic data on poultry and swine farming in Brazil. | <p><span lang="DE">In its new edition, the ABPA 2024 Annual Report provides an overview of strategic issues for sectoral competitiveness, including detailed data on exports of chicken meat, pork, eggs, duck meat, turkey meat and poultry genetics.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We seek to create a report with a didactic and light approach, which serves as a reference not only for professionals in the sector but also for society, including academics and stakeholders who are not accustomed to specific information from the production chain", details the market intelligence coordinator and report organizer, Laíz Foltran.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new edition also presents official sector data relating to production and consumption, in addition to key sector messages such as sustainability practices in the production chain. The report also presents an unprecedented detail of the global value chain that makes up poultry and swine farming in Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In a challenging year for the sector, as was the case in 2023, the new Report seeks to reflect on decisions made and new opportunities and challenges. The publication fulfills the objectives of generating a solid, reliable and accessible basis for sectoral strategic planning", reinforces the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-28 00:25:59 | 2025-08-06 06:45:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7348 | AHDB: How might the EU-NZ trade deal impact beef trade? | The EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 1 May 2024. Trade of goods between the two countries was worth almost 9.1 billion euros in 2022. The agreement provides improved access into the EU market for New Zealand products. | <p><span lang="DE">The current quota for New Zealand beef exports to the EU is 1,102 tonnes with a 20% tariff. New Zealand exporters could also access the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) global quota and compete for a total of 116,703 tonnes annually with a tariff at 20%. Any additional export outside of the two quotas would be subject to an out of quota tariff of 12.8% + €141.1 – 304.1 per 100kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As agreed in the FTA the TRQ for New Zealand beef entering the EU will rise to 3,333 tonnes in the first year of the agreement and rise to 10,000 tonnes after year 7. There will also be a 7.5% tariff applied to those imports. It is worth noting that these allowances are only available for animals that have been raised under New Zealand pastoral farming conditions which does not include commercial feedlots.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">New Zealand beef exports into the EU over the last ten years, showing that exports have almost halved between 2014 to 2023. Volumes have been consistently above the current quota showing that New Zealand beef exporters have also been accessing the MFN global quota. Exports totalled 4,553 tonnes in 2023 slightly higher than the new quota for year 1 of the agreement. Interestingly, even at the highest level in 2014 (6,944 tonnes) this is still a considerable amount lower than the eventual TRQ of 10,000 tonnes. Over the last four years the main cuts exported were fresh and frozen boneless cuts, with approximately one third fresh and two third frozen.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In comparison, the UK FTA with New Zealand came into force on 31 May 2023. New Zealand beef will be able to enter the UK tariff free 10 years after the agreement comes into force. The quota volume will increase in equal instalments from 12,000 tonnes in Year 1 to 38,820 tonnes in Year 10. There will also be a safeguard between Years 11 and 15 whereby if volumes exceed the negotiated levels a 20% tariff will apply to New Zealand beef coming into the UK. The safeguard measure will be removed after Year 15 enabling full liberalisation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The UK exports a considerable amount more of beef to the EU than New Zealand. On average (2021-2023, 3 year average) the UK exported 90,000 tonnes of beef to the EU. In terms of products, the predominant exports are fresh boneless cuts and carcasses. About a third of New Zealand beef exports to the EU are fresh boneless cuts, but currently in a much smaller amount than the UK, but it will be an important area to keep an eye on as the trade deal comes into place.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-29 00:17:03 | 2025-08-05 11:10:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7349 | INTERPORC adheres to ’’The Sense of Meat’’, a pioneering collaborative project | "The Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork” (INTERPORC) joins ’’The Sense of Meat", a pioneering collaboration initiative of the value chain of the meat sector and distribution to value and claim the pleasure of consuming meat and the suitability of integrating this food into the framework of a complete and balanced diet. | <p>"The Sense of Meat" has the main objective of conveying that meat and meat products are part of the gastronomic culture and that consuming it according to the recommended guidelines contributes to a varied and balanced diet within the framework of a Mediterranean Diet. .</p> <p>Furthermore, according to data from AECOC Shopperview - the knowledge and analysis service of behavioral changes and the evolution of consumption trends of AECOC - and FECIC, 45% of meat consumers include it in their diet for the pleasure that the consumption of this food provides. Only the contribution of protein (51% of mentions) surpasses the enjoyment of meat consumption as the main reason of choice. Likewise, 34% of consumers claim that they consume meat to follow a balanced diet and 26% for health reasons.</p> <p>Together with INTERPORC, almost a hundred companies and organizations from the entire value chain of the meat sector and distribution are already part of "The Sense of Meat" initiative, whose image and messages can be seen, starting next month May, in the points of sale of the main chains, on the packaging of some products, on commercial brochures, as well as on the websites and social networks of the participating companies and organizations.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-29 00:28:35 | 2025-08-04 23:58:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7350 | QMS’s Scotch Beef Club signs Buzzworks as first group member | Acclaimed Scottish bar and restaurant group Buzzworks Holdings has become the first group member of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) revitalised Scotch Beef Club. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Buzzworks venues across the Central Belt and West of Scotland, including its Scotts and Lido restaurants, will now feature Scotch Beef steaks prominently on the menu.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Scotch Beef Club recognises and supports restaurants who are proud to serve Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb or Specially Selected Pork, with members including everyone from small businesses to Michelin-starred establishments.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Each Scotch Beef Club member’s supply chain is thoroughly checked by QMS to validate that the beef they purchase is Scotch, said club manager Gordon Newlands.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are delighted to welcome Buzzworks as our first group member - it is brilliant that the business has chosen to focus on Scotch Beef, and it will now benefit from all of the support we offer, such as technical and marketing assistance, as well listings on our ‘Make It Scotch’ website".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Gordon recently led a Scotch Beef butchery demonstration for some of the business’s team of chefs, demonstrating different cuts and how to make the most of this high quality ingredient.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Scott Van Der Hoek, head of food at Buzzworks, said: “We’re all about bringing people together with feel-good dishes made from the very best local ingredients, so it was a no brainer for us to come on board with the Scotch Beef Club.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We hope that becoming a member of the Scotch Beef Club will help our guests understand our commitment to providing outstanding dining experiences with well prepared, quality ingredients.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our team of chefs already do an outstanding job of showcasing their culinary expertise through our regularly updated menus and seasonal dishes, and we’re confident this new partnership will help us take that one step further".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"By sourcing beef from accredited suppliers, we not only ensure high quality but also support local farmers dedicated to sustainable methods.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It's a tribute to their hard work and dedication, providing our chefs with exceptional ingredients while fostering a sense of environmental responsibility within our culinary practices".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Gordon added: "It is fantastic to have a business the size of Buzzworks seeing membership as such a valuable opportunity. The Scotch Beef Club is open to all sizes of foodservice businesses, and we are keen to be able to offer its benefits to more companies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"QMS’s Scotch Beef Club, whose patron is HRH The Princess Royal, is a fantastic way for the Scotch PGI and Specially Selected brands to really come to the forefront of menus. We offer members plenty of marketing and technical support, helping them to make the most of Scotland’s premium red meat and to deliver a great eating experience for their customers".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-30 00:10:19 | 2025-08-05 20:39:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7351 | Aussie Beef takes on London with beach BBQ | MLA’s global brand ‘Aussie Beef’ recently collaborated with Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ) to bring Australian warmth and hospitality to UK chefs and food industry professionals through an Aussie Beach BBQ event thrown in the heart of winter. | <p><span lang="DE">The event, held at Fazenda, Bishopsgate, featured high quality Aussie Beef products that are now widely available in the UK market, including grassfed, grainfed and Wagyu beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With attendees sporting Hawaiian shirts and thongs (flip flops) despite the cold weather, the night at Fazenda was filled with beach vibes and Aussie classics thanks to DJ Michelle Lynn.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Several barbecue food stations offered samples of Australia's finest beef exports, such as the JBS Queenslander grassfed beef and AACo Wagyu beef, known for its exceptional marbling and flavour.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The event menu included dishes like Wagyu beef skewers, Wagyu Aussie Pies and Queensland steak sandwiches and the obligatory Aussie sausage in bread.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Aussie Beach BBQ organised by the MLA UK office aimed to spotlight the excellence of Queensland beef, a significant contributor to Australia's $3.7 billion beef export industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As well as beef, the event showcased Australian beer, gin, wine and seafood.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Attendees praised the quality of Australian beef and the event's lively atmosphere.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">TIQ CEO Justin McGowan emphasised Queensland's global reputation for beef quality, indicating the event's role in promoting Queensland beef internationally.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Moving forward, Aussie Beef aims to continue promoting high quality Australian beef in the UK market, focusing on the product's consistency, superior quality and world-leading standards of animal welfare, sustainability, safety and traceability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As diners and buyers increasingly recognise this, the future looks promising for Australian beef exports in the UK.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The success of the Aussie Beach BBQ event underscores the commitment of Aussie Beef to offer consumers a trustworthy and quality product. With a focus on sustainability, animal welfare and rigorous grading systems, Aussie Beef continues to set the standard for premium Australian product.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-30 00:20:20 | 2025-08-05 19:01:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7352 | AHDB: How might the EU-NZ trade deal impact sheep meat trade? | The EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 1 May 2024. Trade of goods between the two countries was worth almost 9.1 billion euros in 2022. The agreement provides improved access into the EU market for New Zealand products. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Improved access for New Zealand goods includes:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>91% of NZ goods trade will enter duty free from day 1. This will rise to 97% after 7 years</li> <li>NZ$100 million tariff savings from day one. This will rise to NZ$110 million after 7 years.</li> <li>Increased Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for beef and dairy products.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The sheep meat quota in the New Zealand-EU free trade agreement (NZ-EU FTA) gives New Zealand further access to the EU market. It currently has access under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) quota, which is New Zealand-specific, of 125,770 tonnes. The EU-NZ FTA allows for a further 38,000 tonnes of tariff-free access after a seven-year transition period, which is split by fresh and frozen product. This allows for total tariff-free volumes of 164,000 tonnes per year (Jan-Dec), at the end of the transition period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In comparison the UK-NZ FTA, which can only be filled when the WTO quota hits 90% fulfilment, allows for spare capacity without the FTA being enacted. The quota size is 35,000 tonnes from Year 1 (2024), increasing to 50,000 tonnes in years 5-15 after which it becomes fully liberalised. This means that the UK will be able to act if there is a higher-than-expected volume of New Zealand lamb imports under existing access.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The fresh-frozen quotas for NZ/EU are divided 35%:65%, which reflects the rough split seen in recent years trade data. These quotas are based on volume (tonnes) exported in carcase weight equivalent (cwe), with 4,433 tonnes of fresh sheep meat and 8,233 tonnes of frozen sheep meat allowed in Year 0 (pro-rata May-December). The first full year of the trade deal, from 2025, allows 5,911 tonnes of fresh, and 10,978 tonnes of frozen sheep meat to enter the EU.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The EU is the second largest market for New Zealand sheep meat, just after the UK, as total sheep meat exports to the EU have averaged 59,400 tonnes across the past 10 years. Exports totalled 54,000 tonnes in 2023, which doesn’t take into account any quotas or tariff-free access that may have changed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Volumes of frozen sheep meat declined from a peak in 2015 to a trough in 2021. The six years in between saw an accelerated decline in frozen volumes, with relative stability in fresh exports. 2022 and 2023 saw growth from the low in 2021, to total 38,600 tonnes of frozen sheep meat exported in 2023. For fresh sheep meat, volumes are considerably lower than frozen, given the length of shipping time taken to reach the EU, volumes peaked at 19,600 tonnes in 2017, with a low of 15,400 tonnes in 2023. The largest cut exported from New Zealand include frozen bone-in lamb, assumed to be frozen sheep legs, at 47% of total exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the increase in volume of sheep meat that can enter the EU from New Zealand, how could this impact the UK’s exports? The UK is the EU’s largest supplier of sheep meat, with 79,700 tonnes of fresh and frozen sheep meat exported in 2023. EU sheep production fell in 2023, and is set to fall further for 2024, which provides strength to UK exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The largest cut exported to the EU is fresh lamb carcases, which accounts for 84% of total UK sheep meat exports to the region. Under current trade volumes, New Zealand are not filling their current WTO quota for export into the UK, which means that the UK FTA for sheep meat has not been enacted so far. New Zealand’s exports into the EU are high-value cuts, such as sheep legs, and not whole carcases that the UK supplies to the EU. This would suggest that New Zealand exports, when the FTA is in place, will not displace UK exports into the EU, given the different products and markets of both countries.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking into price differentials across the EU, UK, and New Zealand, we can see that New Zealand lamb is considerably cheaper than its UK and EU counterparts. Growth in EU and UK prices in recent months has resulted from tighter supplies which are set to continue, compared to a decline in New Zealand pricing. Prices in New Zealand have seen declines as they try and compete with deflated Australian prices on the international market.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-30 00:32:52 | 2025-08-05 17:41:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7355 | INTERPORC participates in a high level mission of the EU in China | INTERPORC has participated in a 'High-level Mission' of the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, in China. The objective of the Interprofessional was to further strengthen the solid commercial relations that the white pork sector of Spain maintains with that country. | <p><span lang="DE">For six days, the members of the delegation that accompanied the Commissioner for Agriculture, made up of 76 representatives of national and European companies and associations, have developed an intense program of activities in the cities of Shanghai and Shenzhen.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Thus, they have held B2B meetings. They have been able to carry out field visits to retail distribution centers, wholesale markets and the port of Shenzhen. And they have held several meetings with the presence of Chinese and European authorities, including Jorge Toledo Albiñana, ambassador of the European Union in China. Furthermore, the companies and institutions present in the Mission have been able to convey to Commissioner Wojciechowski his main concerns in the Chinese market so that he can present them to the authorities in the meetings on his institutional agenda.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The trip program included attendance at the Anuga Select China fair, which was inaugurated by the European Commissioner for Agriculture. Between April 24 and 26, Europe had a pavilion at this event in which European foods were exhibited and tasted, including meat and products made from Spanish white pork such as ham.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cristina Marí, responsible for international promotion of INTERPORC and representative of the Interprofessional in this Mission, highlights that "the possibilities opened by participating in a European Union Mission like this are very interesting for our sector. The <em>networking</em> we have done and the companies we have visited, both in person and at the fair, add special value to this action", she noted.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">China, first destination for pork exports</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Spanish white pork sector maintains very strong commercial relations with the Chinese market, for which it is its main supplier. This importance has led INTERPORC officials to convey to Commissioner Wojciechowski his support for the proposal that he has conveyed to the Chinese authorities to regionalize Chinese territory.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total, in 2023, 560,488 tons were exported to that country, worth 1,223 million euros. This represents 20.3% of the total exported volume and 13.7% of the value, which places China in first place in the ranking of destinations for Spanish pork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The most important items exported to that country are fresh meat (294,885 tons for a value of 682.1 million euros); offal (260,608 tons worth 501.1 million euros); and ham (2,404 tons worth 35.6 million euros).</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-06 00:15:49 | 2025-08-06 02:31:33 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7356 | Brazil: Chicken meat exports grow 10.5 percent in April | Brazilian exports of chicken meat (considering all products, including fresh and processed) totaled 480.7 thousand tons in April, reports the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). It is the second best result in the sector's historical series, exceeding the total shipped in the same period in 2023 by 10.5%, with 435.1 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">In revenue, the increase recorded in April reached 5%, with US$882.2 million resulting from this year's shipments, compared to US$840.3 million in the fourth month of 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the four months, total exports reached 1,701 million tons, a volume 2.8% lower than the total shipped between January and April 2023, with 1,749 million tons. In the same comparative period, this year's revenue totaled US$3,024 billion, a balance 11.4% lower than the total obtained in the previous year, with US$3,413 billion.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The performance of chicken meat exports in April rebalances expectations and maintains the sector's positive projections for the year, even in the face of internal adversities, such as Operation Standard. On the other hand, we will monitor the effects resulting from the floods in Rio Grande do Sul next month, considering that it is a relevant state for exports. Companies will maintain resilience in producing, supplying the state and shipping, while focusing on supporting the recovery of communities in Rio Grande do Sul", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The largest importer of chicken meat in Brazil, China imported 57.7 thousand tons in April, 22.9% lower than the total exported in the same period last year. Summarizing second place, Japan imported 42.2 thousand tons, a number 5.9% higher, according to the same comparative period. Following the ranking of the five largest destinations are the United Arab Emirates, with 41 thousand tons (+31.9%), Saudi Arabia, with 37.2 thousand tons (+59%) and the Philippines, with 29.4 thousand tons (+35.7% ).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The largest exporter of chicken meat in Brazil, Paraná shipped 196.7 thousand tons in April, a number 5.9% higher than the total recorded in the same comparative period. Next are Santa Catarina, with 103.9 thousand tons (+19.7%), Rio Grande do Sul, with 69.2 thousand tons (+20.4%), São Paulo, with 26 thousand tons (-10. 2%) and Goiás, with 23.2 thousand tones (+15.5%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Following the trend of increased demand observed in recent months, the countries of the Middle East continue to be a positive highlight of the year. We also see a gradual recovery in prices in all markets throughout this year, which is an important indication of the increase in international demand already observed for the Brazilian product", advises Luís Rua, markets director at ABPA.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-18 00:05:05 | 2025-08-06 03:24:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7357 | Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS: Investing in prepared foods is the heart of our strategy | During the 19th Annual BMO Global Farm to Market Conference in New York, Gilberto Tomazoni highlights Seara's transformation to increase margins, attract consumers, and achieve continuous growth. | <p>JBS Global CEO, Gilberto Tomazoni, participates in the 19th Annual BMO Global Farm to Market Conference</p> <p><span lang="DE">The Global CEO of JBS, one of the largest food companies in the world, emphasized during the 19th Annual BMO Global Farm to Market Conference that the company's strategic focus is on investing in prepared foods. "We decided to invest to further enhance the quality of prepared foods. Our goal is to be the best in the market and to win through quality. So far, we have been gaining consumer preference", said Gilberto Tomazoni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The executive cites Seara as an example of this strategy. The brand has been consistently increasing its market presence, and product repurchase has been growing in a healthy trend. "The trend we are seeing greatly boosts our confidence. We understand that investment is necessary because the market is very receptive to us and our brand", he stated.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tomazoni explained that the strategy of investing in prepared foods is based on the fact that the category does not face the effects of production cycles in the same way as fresh products do. "Even if there is a cycle, it will have little volatility. Another decisive factor is the higher margins of the products", he justified.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the announcement of the first quarter 2024 results, Seara closed with Net Revenue of R$ 10.3 billion, a positive result compared to the same period of the previous year, and an EBITDA of R$ 1.2 billion, which represents an increase of 711% compared to the same cycle last year. The adjusted margin in the first quarter of 2024 was 11.6%, with a growth of 10.1 percentage points compared to the previous one.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-18 00:10:48 | 2025-08-05 05:43:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7358 | Vion slaughterhouses impress political visitors from Stuttgart and Munich | When it comes to animal welfare, food safety, climate footprint or regional meat supply in Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg, politicians from both German federal states often turn to Vion sites as their primary destination. | <p><span lang="DE">It is precisely these issues – animal welfare, sustainability and regionality – that are becoming increasingly important to consumers when it comes to meat. Consequently, they were the focus when members of the state parliaments in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria recently visited three Vion farms in Crailsheim, Waldkraiburg and Landshut.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the insightful exchange with the Vion managers on-site, Paul Knoblach, spokesperson for animal welfare for the Green Party parliamentary group in Bavaria, was impressed by the data protection-compliant AI-controlled video surveillance of the live animal areas at the Waldkraiburg cattle slaughter plant.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2017, Vion had already well ahead of the legal requirements by implementing camera surveillance across all its German farms. Now, the company even uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse the vast amounts of image data from these cameras, focusing on interactions between people, animals, and objects to ensure own animal welfare standards are met. Paul Knoblach, a member of parliament and an organic farmer for decades: "AI-supported cameras simply work faster and more reliably than our human eye. With this high-tech application for the respectful treatment of animals, Vion, as the largest abattoir operator in our region, shows how the endeavours of responsible farmers to improve animal welfare and animal health are seamlessly continued in meat production".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the beginning of the month, Martina Braun, Jutta Niemann and Catherine Kern visited the Crailsheim cattle and pig slaughterhouse to learn about Vion’s standards in food safety, sustainability, animal welfare and technology. The Green parliamentarians from Baden-Württemberg also discussed the site’s significance to the regional economy, highlighting its role as a local supplier of meat and meat products and as an employer and training center with over 700 employees. Martina Braun, animal welfare spokesperson for her parliamentary group in the Stuttgart state parliament, noted, "Vion in Crailsheim shows that it is possible to combine economic success with social responsibility and environmental awareness, as society expects".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the beginning of this week, Mia Goller, the Green spokesperson for agriculture and forestry in the Bavarian state parliament, emphasized the need for appropriate political framework conditions, particularly given the current challenges facing agriculture. During her visit to the Vion pig slaughterhouse in Landshut, she stressed the importance of the future of higher husbandry programs. She noted that "agriculture is sometimes being ground up between the political parties", and that the future and investment security of farmers require clear statements from politicians. Goller highlighted the need for cross-party dialogue to develop and promote a common vision. A crucial part of this vision, she stated, is self-sufficiency with regional products to protect domestic markets from the risk of import dependency for meat.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-19 00:05:10 | 2025-08-05 13:39:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7359 | British red meat in spotlight at major US trade show | This week AHDB will take part in the National Restaurant Association (NRA) show in Chicago. British lamb, beef and pork will be in the spotlight at this major US trade show, exploring opportunities in the foodservice sector. | <p><span lang="DE">The event, which runs from 18−21 May, will provide a platform to showcase quality British beef, lamb and pork to professionals in the US restaurant, foodservices and hospitality sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">AHDB has identified opportunities for the export of premium red meat products to the US. Consumer data highlights that the quality and naturalness of lamb is increasingly important to US shoppers. The analysis has also highlighted opportunities for high-welfare pork and grass-fed beef among US consumers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Susana Morris, AHDB Senior Trade Development Manager, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The NRA is a key event in the US calendar and presents us with a fantastic opportunity to showcase quality British red meat to key buyers in its foodservice sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It will help us learn more about trends in US foodservice and identify where the growing opportunities are. For example, the demand for halal meat is growing in the north-east of the US, presenting further opportunities for UK lamb exports with domestic production in the US expected to fall this year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We will continue to work collaboratively with industry and Government to identify further opportunities for our red meat exporters and help them capitalise on these export opportunities in the US and the wider North America region".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-19 00:10:48 | 2025-08-05 17:02:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7360 | Trade opportunities on the table in Indonesia for Australian food and wine | Leaders of some of Australia’s largest food and wine representative groups will meet in Indonesia in a collaborative effort to increase trade opportunities between the two countries. | <p><span lang="DE">The Roundtable Discussion in Jakarta on May 20 will include representatives from Meat & Livestock Australia and other members of the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group, along with Australian Government and industry representatives plus Indonesian counterparts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The discussion will focus on a two-way sharing of perspectives, insights and issues, including the market outlook for Indonesia in the next 12 months and beyond.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There will be opportunities to discuss ways to deepen Australia’s engagement with Indonesia and identify market growth opportunities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Roundtable Discussion will also give the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group the opportunity to collectively promote and profile the credentials of Australian produce and wine.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the evening, a Taste the Wonders of Australia Gala Dinner will give Indonesian importers, chefs, members of the food industry, government representatives and local media the opportunity to taste Australia’s premium food and wine and meet producers and industry representatives in a more informal environment.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Roundtable Discussion and Gala Dinner are part of a united effort by the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group, comprising Meat & Livestock Australia, Hort Innovation, Wine Australia, Dairy Australia and Seafood Industry Australia, to help secure enhanced business opportunities and profile for Australian food and beverages exporters across Asia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Indonesia is the fourth target market for the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group, and Meat & Livestock Australia Regional Manager for South East Asia Valeska says Indonesia is a longstanding partner and consumer of the Australian red meat industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Australian beef and lamb is highly regarded by Indonesian consumers for its premium quality and food safety credentials", Valeska says.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"With the country’s growing foodservice and tourism industry, we are expecting greater demand for Australian beef, lamb and other produce over the next few years".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Valeska says Indonesia’s growing middle-class consumer base offers strong long-term prospects for Indonesia as an export market for Australian beef and lamb.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The Collaboration Group is a fantastic opportunity to capitalise upon Indonesia’s incredible interest in all things beef and lamb".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since it first received funding from the Agriculture Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) at the start of 2022, the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group has met more than 480 key trade contacts, customers and government officials through in-market activities in Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam, and Dairy Australia General Manager Charlie McElhone says there is clear momentum building for the Collaboration Group.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"While each of the research and development corporations (RDC) and representative groups have their own marketing and promotion strategies, working together to strengthen the overall strategic positioning of Australia as a key supplier, improve market access and demand for Australian food and wine exports compounds the impact", he says.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This ‘Team Australia’ approach is helping us leverage our collective strengths to advantage our exporters and build deeper relationships across all sectors in market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The project helps us communicate the positive attributes of Australian produce, leveraging the ‘Nation Brand’, as it delivers in-market activities in high-growth markets, such as Indonesia, for Australia".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group’s initial two-year program has been supported by an Agriculture Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant. The program has been extended thanks to a second ATMAC grant, which will see the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group strengthen trade engagement and market access in other high-value markets, starting with Taiwan.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-20 00:05:20 | 2025-08-05 22:55:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7361 | USMEF: Korea shines in March as pork exports close excellent first quarter | March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume and edged higher in value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pork exports totaled 260,430 metric tons (mt) in March, up 0.1% from a year ago, valued at $740.8 million – up 2% year-over-year and the seventh highest on record. Through the first quarter, pork exports increased 6% to 762,784 mt, while export value climbed 7% to $2.11 billion. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Another strong month on the pork side, and one that illustrates the importance of export market diversification", noted USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Shipments to Mexico cooled a bit, reflecting the earlier timing for Easter, and yet the global total remained very robust through increases to Korea, Colombia, Central America and Australia. When export value exceeds $70 per head slaughtered, that’s welcome news for pork producers and the entire supply chain". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">South Korea’s demand for U.S. pork continued to build momentum in March, reaching the third largest volume on record at 27,508 mt – up 44% from a year ago – while export value was the second highest on record at $90.6 million (up 54%).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Through the first quarter, exports to Korea climbed 54% above the year-ago pace in volume (69,452 mt) and jumped 59% in value ($227.6 million). After several years in the #5 position for U.S. pork exports, Korea has surpassed Canada as the fourth largest export destination, trailing only Mexico, China and Japan. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Led by record exports to Costa Rica and Nicaragua and larger shipments to Honduras, Guatemala and Panama, March pork exports to Central America increased 28% from a year ago to 13,626 mt, while value soared 41% to $42.5 million. First quarter exports to the region were up 21% to 37,681 mt, valued at $114.8 million (up 31%). For Panama, exports are front-loaded each year because the pork safeguard is quickly triggered, meaning a higher duty on U.S. pork. This year Panama has initiated efforts to restrict overall import volumes. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">March pork exports to leading market Mexico were lower year-over-year for the first time in 16 months, mainly reflecting the earlier Easter holiday. Exports fell 11% to 84,808 mt, while value was down 9% to $178.4 million. Shipments to Mexico still finished the first quarter on a record pace, up 4% from a year ago in volume (281,261 mt) and 6% higher in value ($575.1 million). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other first quarter results for U.S. pork exports include: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>March pork export value per head slaughtered soared to $70.85, up 12% from a year ago, the highest in nearly three years and the fifth highest on record. This pushed the first quarter average to $64.25, up 7%. Exports accounted for 32.2% of total March pork production and 27.9% for muscle cuts, up significantly from the year-ago ratios of 29.1% and 25%, respectively. First quarter exports accounted for 29.9% of total production and 25.8% for muscle cuts, up from 28.2% and 24.1%, respectively, a year ago. </li> <li>With shipments trending sharply higher to both Australia and New Zealand, January-March exports to Oceania climbed 151% from a year ago to 28,271 mt, with value up 139% to $101.8 million. Most U.S. pork entering this region is raw material for further processing, and the U.S. industry has been rapidly regaining market share from the European Union. Value-added processed products from the U.S. have also gained popularity in Oceania. </li> <li>Robust growth in Colombia fueled a strong first quarter for pork exports to South America, which increased 46% from a year ago to 36,180 mt. Export value jumped 54%, reaching $103.4 million. In Colombia, where most U.S. pork has historically been used for further processing, the U.S. industry continues to make gains in the retail and foodservice sectors. First quarter shipments to Colombia increased 50% to 32,012 mt, while value soared 64% to $88 million. The Colombian peso has recovered from its lows against the U.S. dollar, which helps support purchasing power and importer confidence. Colombia’s hog prices have also remained strong. </li> <li>First quarter pork exports to Japan trended slightly lower than a year ago, falling 2% to 88,473 mt. Export value was down 1% to $357.6 million, as Japan remained the #2 value destination for U.S. pork, trailing only Mexico. </li> <li>Despite lower shipments to the Philippines, first quarter exports to the ASEAN region increased 6% from a year ago to 14,811 mt, valued at $31.6 million (down 10%). Exports continued to soar to Malaysia, jumping 170% year-over-year to 1,503 mt, while value increased 163% to $4.6 million. A strong March performance pushed first quarter exports to Vietnam to 1,528 mt, up 78%, while value climbed 87% to $2.9 million. </li> <li>Large domestic supplies and economic headwinds continue to weigh on China/Hong Kong’s demand for imported pork. In the first quarter, U.S. exports fell 16% from a year ago to 113,248 mt, while export value was down 24% to $266.8 million. The region is the largest destination for U.S. pork variety meat exports, which declined at a less severe pace, falling 4% in volume (82,165 mt) and 14% in value ($195 million).</li> </ul> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-20 00:10:06 | 2025-08-04 04:11:48 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7362 | Australia: Quarterly national lamb slaughter highest on record | The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its official livestock production and slaughter figures for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The figures cover the quarterly statistics on livestock slaughtered, meat production, and the gross value of livestock slaughtered across the first three months of the year. | <div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-f:1799602323234058324" data-legacy-message-id="18f978c73d557054"> <div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":17a" class="ii gt"> <div id=":179" class="a3s aiL "> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Sheep and lambs</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb slaughter once again reached record numbers, with just under 7 million processed over the quarter. The exact figure of 6.935 million head is a 3% lift on last quarter's throughput and 32% above Q1 2023. Lamb production also reached record volumes up 8% on last quarter and 48% on last year with 167,000 tonnes produced.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Quarter-on-quarter lifts to carcase weights drove the production increase as producers moved to offload older lambs in preparation for the next season. Additionally, positive rainfall seen over the tail summer months supported finishing for producers across the eastern states. Average carcase weights came in at 24kg, which is equal to the 5-year average.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Records were also seen across many states, with Victoria tipping last year's production record, which despite experiencing a slight ease in slaughter numbers, achieved its second largest slaughter figure on record. NSW and WA both had their second highest slaughter, up 18% and 2% respectively, while lamb production in WA saw an impressive 95% jump compared to Q1 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep slaughter lifted, but not beyond the record levels of 2019. A total of 2.785 million head was processed across the country, up 4% on last quarter. Despite a lift in slaughter, easing carcase weights caused a drop in production, with 69,000 tonnes of mutton produced. Carcase weights fell below the 5-year average to 25kg. Figures show just an 800g difference in average sheep and lamb carcase weights.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">When combining sheep and lamb statistics, sheepmeat production was up 5% for another record quarter of 236,710 tonnes and sheepmeat slaughter of 9,720,600 head, achieved the highest combined slaughter figure since December 1987.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In gross value of livestock, sheep and lamb slaughter produced $1.257 billion of value which equates to an average of $126/head, a sound recovery from the $94/head attained last quarter.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Cattle</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">ABS cattle slaughter and production figures were less volatile quarter-on-quarter, as national slaughter fell 2% to 1.811 million head, despite being up 17% in the same period last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beef production eased by 1% to 571,000 tonnes, however similar to slaughter, was up 20% on last year's statistics. Small changes in production can be attributed to carcase weights remaining relatively stable, increasing from 313kg to 315kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">South Australia was the only state where slaughter and production increased at 2% and 4% respectively. In WA there was an 8% dip in slaughter rates and a 5% decline in production, likely driven by an extended period of drier conditions in the state.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The gross value of beef cattle slaughtered is up 10% on last quarter to $3.204 billion, making value per animal $1,769 which is 24% above Q4 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The national Female Slaughter Rate (FSR) (the proportion of adult females slaughtered against the total adult cattle slaughter) was 47.05% for Q1 which is a slight lift on the previous quarter. This brings the 12-month rolling average FSR to 47.7%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The FSR is used as an industry benchmark for a technical herd liquidation and rebuild. An FSR above 47% indicates a destock, however the industry is not officially in a destock as there have not been two consecutive quarters above 47%. If the FSR remains elevated into the next quarter, we will reassess whether the herd is in liquidation.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-21 00:05:24 | 2025-08-06 02:32:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7363 | Levy funded pilot project to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining | The intense pressure faced by farmers to deliver on environmental targets will be addressed through a new pilot, launched by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), with support from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), to individually baseline up to 170 farms across Great Britain. | <p>AHDB is investing £2.5 million, with the long-term vision to create the opportunity for a nationwide standardised data set across the beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy and pork sectors, that brings integrity to the industry and enables more accurate reporting of emissions and the environmental impact of agriculture. In Scotland, the pilot will be a collaboration between AHDB and QMS, who are investing £375,000 to support participating beef, sheep and pig farmers.</p> <p>The pilot focuses on accurate measurements to reveal the net carbon position (the balance of emissions and carbon removals/stocks) of farm businesses, including carbon sequestration potential. The pilot will provide a dataset which shows the range and variety of results from individual farms, which will allow the industry to move away from relying on national and international averages.</p> <p>By measuring greenhouse gas emissions, landscape and soil carbon stocks, water run-off, as well as using soil analysis of individual farms, the data collected will help to demonstrate the real environmental benefits of British agricultural products, both domestically and overseas. It will also provide a more accurate reflection of its position and progress towards Net Zero.</p> <p>The pilot will allow the industry to demonstrate how it delivers a collection of public goods, benefitting all of society, such as improving water quality, reducing greenhouse gases, building carbon stocks, enhancing soil health and supporting biodiversity both above and below ground.</p> <p>AHDB Chief Executive Graham Wilkinson said: "Agriculture faces the biggest challenge of a generation in demonstrating the positive impact that farming systems can have on the environment. This is amplified by a lack of accurate, on-farm-level data. Our industry-first pilot will help change the story of British agriculture, which has been dominated by gross greenhouse gas emissions.</p> <p>"We all know that agriculture has a critical role to play in achieving Government targets, however, the picture is often more complex because of our role in not only producing greenhouse gasses but our ability to store and sequester carbon across the whole farming system. This project is not just about measuring carbon or soils, it is a transition to informed action. AHDB is bringing the industry together on this mission and has committed to investing significant levy funds to lead this baselining pilot.</p> <p>"Our ambition is that baselining should be rolled out to every farm across the country, and we will be working with stakeholders and Government to discuss how this could be supported by the industry in the long term. We are also seeking to work with existing systems suppliers and potential users, such as financial services, to see how we might co-operate to everyone’s benefit.</p> <p>"Through our discussions with stakeholders, we know we have a great deal of support for this project, but it also raises questions on environmental data, and who is best placed to act as a data custodian for agriculture. We are in early discussions with the industry to develop proposals to protect farmers’ interests and provide solutions for how environmental data might be provided to those that want it where farmers agree to supply it".</p> <p>Sarah Millar, CEO of QMS said: "Through this pioneering baselining project, we have a unique opportunity to showcase tangible evidence of what we already know: that Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork actively contribute to landscape preservation and carbon sequestration as well as food production. We are pleased to be working alongside AHDB to help provide the evidence needed to underline the positive environmental credentials of food production in Scotland".</p> <p>Chris Gooderham, AHDB Livestock Science and Environment Director, said: "The pilot is the starting point to measure any changes delivered by the farmers taking part. However, it will also provide a huge dataset from which we will be able to draw some early observations. For example, the relevance of carbon stocks, the potential for increasing soil carbon storage, and what impacts it.</p> <p>"Early on we will also be able to gauge the relative capacity of above ground and below ground carbon, the impact of farming methods and land uses on emissions, carbon stocks, biodiversity, run off risk and soil health. By measuring and analysing this data it will help us understand the critical elements that could be rolled out across the rest of the industry.</p> <p>"We also want to see what else the technology can deliver, pushing the boundaries to understand what is possible in terms of accurately measuring environmental metrics, particularly using remote monitoring from satellites which could help with measuring more frequently and at lower cost".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-21 00:10:07 | 2025-08-06 01:54:02 | Details Edit Delete |
