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6355  Iain Macdonald, QMS: Record pig prices driven by tight supply  In the week ending April 8th, the GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) reached a new record high of 216.7p/kg deadweight, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).  <p>This was 37% higher than the same week last year and 45% above the five-year average. While the market has historically edged higher in March and April, the unusual feature in 2023 has been a steady upwards trend since the beginning of the year, with the SPP rising by 8.3% in thirteen weeks.</p> <p>Iain Macdonald, QMS Market Intelligence Manager, explains: &ldquo;While a large part of the year-on-year change reflects the sharp increase in pig prices between spring and summer 2022, when pork processors had supported prices in an attempt to protect future security of supply, the further price lift in 2023 appears to have been driven by a sharp tightening of supply.&rdquo;</p> <p>Going back to June 2022, while a census was not carried out in Scotland, the census results for England had shown year-on-year declines of 17% in the English sow herd and of 1.4% in prime pigs on farm. Recently published December census results showed that the pace of year-on-year sow herd contraction in England had reached 20%, while the year-on-year fall in prime pigs had accelerated to 7.9%.</p> <p>This lagged impact on the prime slaughter market is reflected in Defra slaughter statistics as GB abattoir throughput fell by less than 1% year-on-year between June and November 2022. However, slaughter numbers then fell by 8.7% on a year earlier in December 2022, followed by declines of 2.6% in January and 18.6% in February.</p> <p>Over the three months to February 2023, prime pig throughput at GB abattoirs fell by 10.1% year-on-year and was down by 8.4% on the five-year average. Meanwhile, data from ScotEID showed an 18.5% year-on-year reduction in pigs leaving Scottish farms for slaughter in the first quarter of 2023.</p> <p>Iain continues: &ldquo;Adding to this decline in pig availability has been a rebalancing of carcase weights from the elevated levels seen over the winter of 2021/22. With abattoirs able to handle the volume of pigs ready for slaughter this year, the average carcase weight of standard pigs at price reporting abattoirs was around 6% behind year earlier levels between December and February.</p> <p>&ldquo;As a result, the year-on-year decline in prime pig throughput of 10% in the December to February period at GB abattoirs turned into a 15% reduction in the volume of pigmeat produced.&rdquo;</p> <p>Over and above this fall in prime pigmeat output, the volume of sow meat produced for export and further processing has fallen even more sharply, with GB abattoir throughput of sows and boars down by 24% year-on-year in the three months to February 2023. While some of this decline reflects the elevated sow slaughter levels of winter 2021/22 due to herd contraction, throughput was still nearly 14% below the five-year average, a stronger decline than for prime pigs.</p> <p>Defra figures highlight the scale of the decline in UK pigmeat production this year, with the UK producing 25,800 fewer tonnes in the first two months of 2023 compared to 2022, more than double the 12,500 tonne increase in UK pigmeat production that was seen in the calendar year of 2022.<br />Meanwhile, after adjusting domestic pigmeat production to account for import and export volumes, total UK pigmeat market supply is estimated to have fallen sharply since summer 2022. The estimated decline between July 2022 and February 2023 is enough to more than offset the previous lift in supply from the first half of 2022.</p> <p>Iain highlights: &ldquo;As well as reduced trade flows, the price of pigmeat imports and exports will have been having an impact on the domestic pig market. Indeed, the average value of pork imports to the UK from the EU rose sharply in 2022, reflecting the surge in EU pig prices. In the first two months of 2023, the average price per tonne imported to the UK from the EU was 26% higher than a year earlier, while exports averaged 78% more expensive than in early 2022.&rdquo;</p> <p>These external pricing pressures are likely to have continued given that EU pig prices have risen at nearly twice the pace of GB prices since the start of 2023, narrowing the difference between GB and EU farmgate pig prices to around 4-5% since the beginning of March compared to a gap of around 12% at the beginning of the year.</p> <p>Iain adds: &ldquo;Looking forward, the sharp decline in pig numbers reported in England in December 2022 suggests that domestic supply is set to remain tight for much of this year. Although the steep fall in sow slaughter in early 2023 could be a sign that some producers are beginning to rebuild herds now that farmgate prices have rebalanced higher and the cost of straight feeds has fallen back sharply, any recovery in prime pig numbers will come at a considerable lag.</p> <p>&ldquo;Meanwhile, external factors look set to support a tight domestic market. In the EU, the pork market continues to look tight. Indeed, EU pigmeat production reduced by 5.6% in 2022 and the EU Commission is forecasting a 5.1% decline in 2023. While the EU Commission had been expecting pork import volumes from non-EU sources to rise in 2023 to support consumption, tight supply in the UK limited the volume exported from the UK to the EU in January and February.&rdquo;</p> <p>Iain concludes: &ldquo;Looking further afield, the Chinese pork market has softened slightly further in recent weeks after an improvement in supply led to a sharp fall in wholesale pork prices between October 2022 and February 2023.</p> <p>&ldquo;However, there are reports of a spike in cases of African Swine Fever in China and futures market pricing in China suggests that traders are expecting supply to tighten in the second half of the year, potentially supporting demand for imports. Similarly, there have been reports from the Philippines that ASF is leading to a shortage of pork.&rdquo;</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-18 00:01:06  2025-08-10 23:35:35  Details Edit Delete
6356  US broiler exports set new records  U.S. broiler exports for the first two months of this year set an all-time high in volume, while egg exports registered gain in value, according to new trade data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.  <p>Mexico, Vietnam, Congo (Brazzaville), Mauritania, Iraq, Ghana, Haiti, UAE, Costa Rica, Congo (Kinshasa), Jamaica, Sierra Leone, Cuba, and Gambia registered significant gains in broiler exports from the same period a year ago.</p> <p>Broiler exports for January-February reached 617,478 metric tons, up 3.3 percent from the same period of last year, while export value was $746.6 million, down 3.7 percent (Figure 1). Of the total shipment, 54.6 percent or 337,176 tons were shipped to the top six markets, including Mexico, China, Cuba, Taiwan, Guatemala, Canada.</p> <p>Shipments to Mexico in January-February 2023 were 123,092 metric tons, up 20.8 percent from the same period a year earlier. During the same period, Brazilian chicken exports to Mexico reached 27,593 metric tons, up 16.9 percent year over year, while Chilean chicken exports to Mexico were 4,255 metric tons, up 17.7 percent.</p> <p>Exports to China decreased by 23.2 percent to 78,411 tons (of which 64.1 percent or 50,271 metric tons were chicken paws), while shipments to Cuba increased by 4.0 percent to 52,162 tons. Exports to other important markets were Taiwan, 38,387 tons, down 7.6 percent; Guatemala, 23,755 tons, down 2.2 percent; Canada, 21,369, down 10.1 percent; Angola, 20,722 tons, down 14.7 percent; Haiti, 17,920 tons, up 28.7 percent; Congo (Brazzaville), 17,700 tons, up 49.4 percent; Vietnam, 16,350 tons, up 62.7 percent.</p> <p>Broiler exports in February 2023 were 303,849 metric tons, down 2.6 percent from the same month of last year, while export value was $372.1 million, down 6.9 percent. <br />Shipments to Mexico increased by 19.5 percent year over year to 59,967 metric tons, while exports to China decreased by 25.1 percent to 37,984 tons (of which 64.0 percent or 24,305 metric tons were chicken paws). <br />Exports to Cuba dropped by 26.6 percent to 22,919 tons, while shipments to Taiwan decreased by 6.2 percent to 20,417 tons. <br />While exports to Mauritania, Vietnam, Congo (Brazzaville), Ghana, UAE, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Congo (Kinshasa), and Sierra Leone increased notably year over year, exports to Angola, Philippines, Canada, Kazakhstan, Guatemala, Turkmenistan, and Malaysia decreased significantly.</p> <p>Cumulative turkey exports for the first two months of this year were 23,404 metric tons, down 26.2 percent from the same period a year earlier, while export value was $80.3 million, down 26.7 percent (Figure 2). The decrease in export volume is due largely to tight supply of US turkey products. <br />Of the total quantity exported, 85.6 percent or 20,026 metric tons were shipped to the top six markets, including Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Leeward-Windward Islands, Vietnam, and Benin, with Mexico alone accounting for 71.4 percent or 16,704 metric tons.</p> <p>Turkey exports in February 2023 were 11,306 metric tons, down 25.7 percent from the same month of last year, while export value was $38.3 million, down 26.2 percent. Shipments to Mexico decreased by 17.6 percent to 8,351 metric tons, while exports to Jamaica increased by 36.5 percent to 484 metric tons.</p> <p>Exports to China were zero, as compared to 1,093 metric tons for the same month a year earlier. While exports to Panama, Vietnam, Canada, Equatorial Guinea, and Ghana increased notably, shipments to Dominican Republic, Benin, Costa Rica, Colombia, UAE, Haiti, and Samoa decreased significantly.</p> <p>Total egg exports (table eggs plus egg products in shell egg equivalent) for the first two months of 2023 decreased by 404.4 percent to 20.4 million dozen. The value of those exports increased by 34.9 percent to $51.8 million.</p> <p>Cumulative exports of table eggs through February this year were 11.2 million dozen, down 9.3 percent from the same period of last year, while export value reached $30.4 million, up 96.9 percent. Of the total shipments, 89.3 percent or 10.0 million dozen were shipped to the top six export markets, namely Canada, Bahamas, Israel, Netherlands Antilles, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.</p> <p>Table egg exports for February 2022 were 5.6 million dozen, an increase of 4.4 percent from the same month a year earlier, while export value reached $13.4 million, up 86.2 percent, thanks largely to increase exports to Canada.February exports to Canada hit 3.3 million dozen, as compared to 0.3 million dozen for the same month of last year, while exports to Hong Kong were less than 0.2 million dozen, down 93.9 percent year over year. While exports to United Kingdom, Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, and Israel increased notably, exports to Mexico, Taiwan, UAE, EU-27, and Oman decreased significantly.</p> <p>For egg products, exports in January -February 2022 totaled 3,715 metric tons, down 29.3 percent from the same period of last year, while export value was $21.3 million, down 6.9 percent. Exports to the top six markets including Japan, Mexico, EU-27, Canada, South Korea, and Bahamas accounted for 93.0 percent or $19.8 million.</p> <p>February exports of egg products were 2,064 metric tons, down 27.7 percent from February 2022, while export value reached $10.6 million, down 18.5 percent. Export sales to Japan reached $4.4 million, up 16.1 percent year over year, while exports to Mexico hit $2.3 million, up 94.4 percent. While exports to Thailand, UAE, Netherland Antilles, and Bahamas increased significantly, exports to Canada, EU-27, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Israel decreased notably.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-18 00:02:20  2025-08-10 23:11:54  Details Edit Delete
6360  Australia’s cattle herd in a state of change  MLA’s Market Information team analysed Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data from 2016 to 2021 to examine how Australia’s cattle herd is changing at a state, category and Local Government Area (LGA) level.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking at the trends across the dairy and beef industry, significant changes have occurred across the national herd between 2016 to 2021.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, of businesses running cattle has increased 2% &ndash; this is an increase wholly from beef businesses.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Over the 2016&ndash;2021 period, the number of businesses running meat cattle increased 4% while the number of dairy businesses dropped 23%. This trend could be expected to continue as the number of businesses running dairy heifers fell 27% between the (2016 and 2021), equating to a drop of 83,000 dairy heifers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Given heifers are the building blocks of a herd, declining heifer numbers indicate a structural move away from dairy cattle in Australia.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In contrast, 5% more enterprises were running beef heifers between 2016 to 2021 as producers rebuilt their herds post-drought. As a result, there were an extra 1,811 businesses running beef cattle in 2021 compared to 2016.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Total cattle numbers (dairy and beef) rose in all states bar NSW and the NT.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cattle numbers in Tasmania grew by 20%, WA by 6%, Victoria by 3% and Queensland by 2%. Cattle numbers in SA remained the same.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The number of total cattle in NSW fell 11% or 567,446 head. Cattle numbers in the NT were back 23% or 506,668 head.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The drop in cattle numbers in NSW was driven by a reduction in cattle businesses &ndash; down 3% or 514 enterprises.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On an LGA basis, Toowoomba saw the greatest increase in absolute cattle numbers &ndash; up 51% or 134,284 head.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The other shires that experienced the greatest growth in absolute numbers were:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Charters Towers (Queensland)</li> <li>Livingstone (Queensland)</li> <li>Derby-West Kimberley (WA)</li> <li>Halls Creek (WA).</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There were minimal changes in cattle numbers in Hay (NSW), Adelaide Hills (SA) and the Mornington Peninsula (Victoria) &ndash; under 100 head change.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The greatest drop in cattle numbers were experienced in:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Maranoa (Queensland)</li> <li>Central Highlands (Queensland)</li> <li>Isaac (Queensland)</li> <li>Balonne (Queensland)</li> <li>Warrumbungle Shire (NSW).</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All these shires experienced drops of over 50,000 head, largely as a result of drier conditions (given Queensland was the last state to emerge from drought).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Northern Tasmanian towns Waratah-Wynyard and La Trobe saw the greatest percentage increase in the number of cattle run &ndash; each running more than 10 times the cattle they were in 2016.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In terms of cattle businesses, six shires saw more than 50 net new businesses enter cattle production between 2016 and 2021. These shires were Toowoomba (Queensland), South Burnett (Queensland), Wangaratta (Victoria), Banana (Queensland) and South Gippsland (Victoria).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The five shires experiencing the biggest decline in cattle enterprises were Moira (Victoria), Armidale (NSW), Corangamite (Victoria), Warrumbungle (NSW) and the Snowy Monaro Shire (NSW).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Interestingly in the shires of Corangamite and Armidale, more cattle per enterprise were being run in 2021 &ndash; suggesting rationalisation and expansion of existing businesses is more pronounced in these areas.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-19 00:10:47  2025-08-10 23:35:46  Details Edit Delete
6362  Producer prices for agricultural products are 20.4% higher in February than last year  In February 2023, producer prices for the German agricultural products were 20.4% higher than in February 2022.  <p><span lang="DE">As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the increase compared to the same month last year weakened for the fifth month in a row.&nbsp;In January 2023 the year-on-year change was +25.2%, in December 2022 it was +29.8%.&nbsp;Compared to January 2023, prices fell by 0.7%.&nbsp;At +6.8%, the prices for plant products rose less sharply than the prices for animal products (+30.5%) compared to the same month last year.&nbsp;In January 2023 the rates of change were +10.7% for crop products and +36.0% for animal products.&nbsp;Compared to the previous month, plant products were 0.1% cheaper in February 2023, and animal products - 1.2% cheaper.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The price increase for plant-based products compared to the same month last year is due, among other things, to the rising prices for ware potatoes.&nbsp;In February 2023, these were 45.9% higher than in the same month of the previous year.&nbsp;In January 2023, however, the price increase was still 67.5%.&nbsp;At +1.5% compared to February 2022 (January 2023: +7.2% compared to January 2022), the price increase for grain also continued to decline.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The prices of animal products in February 2023 were 30.5% higher than in February 2022. The price of milk in February 2023 was 21.4% higher than in the same month last year.&nbsp;The price increase for eggs, which has been continuously increasing since the beginning of 2022 compared to the same month of the previous year, continued in February 2023 at +52.4% compared to February 2022.&nbsp;In January 2023, the change compared to the same month in the previous year was still +45.0%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Animal prices increased by 37.3% in February 2023 compared to February 2022. In January 2023, the price increase compared to the same month last year was 35.7%.&nbsp;The prices for slaughter pigs rose by 73.5% in February 2023 compared to February 2022, and for cattle by 1.7%.&nbsp;In February 2023, the prices for poultry were 29.1% higher than in February 2022. The main reason for this was the price development for chicken (+26.0%).</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-19 00:20:36  2025-08-10 23:35:47  Details Edit Delete
6363  Tyson Foods launches new health and well-being platform  As part of a new initiative designed to build a healthier workforce, Tyson Foods Inc. has introduced a special digital tool to help its team members improve their health and well-being.  <p>Approximately 120,000 people employed by the company in the U.S. now have access to a technology platform provided by&nbsp;Limeade, an immersive employee well-being innovator. The platform, which is available on a voluntary basis and can be accessed by computer or through a mobile app, delivers personalized activities and resources that support emotional, physical, financial and work well-being.</p> <p>The Limeade platform is the cornerstone of the new "Living Well at Tyson Foods" initiative that infuses health and wellness into the workplace. The app includes the designation of specified team members as well-being champions across the company, monthly working wellness webinars, and other programs.</p> <p>"We started the &lsquo;Living Well at Tyson Foods&rsquo; initiative because we care about our team members and believe the Limeade platform will enhance our efforts to promote a culture of well-being", said Dr. Claudia Coplein, chief medical officer, Tyson Foods. "Our company&rsquo;s success depends on our people and this initiative will place well-being at the heart of the team member experience, infusing health and wellness into the workplace".</p> <p>The Limeade platform operates in 19 languages and serves as a centralized health benefits hub for team members. It includes information on preventative health activities, connections to internal Tyson Foods well-being programs and access to a library of educational resources. Users can choose whether to engage in a variety of activities through the platform, such as syncing the platform to their personal fitness trackers, taking interactive quizzes and connecting with other members through its social capabilities.</p> <p>The platform, along with access to full health care benefits on day one of employment, is another example of Tyson Foods&rsquo; ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of its team members. Others include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Longer parental leave: Earlier this year, the company announced it has invested more than $20 million to offer longer parental leave, additional mental health support and other wellness and health plan benefits at no additional cost to team members.</p> </li> <li> <p>Health centers: Tyson Foods continues to pilot seven health centers that offer team members and their families easier access to high-quality healthcare and, in most cases, at no cost.</p> </li> <li> <p>Prescription drug savings: In 2021, the company partnered with Rx Savings Solutions to provide a free, confidential online tool that gives team members and their covered dependents ways to pay less for the medications covered through the company&rsquo;s health plan.</p> </li> </ul>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-19 00:25:52  2025-08-10 23:35:14  Details Edit Delete
6365  World meat consumption will increase by 14%, according to the United Nations  According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) report "Climate Risks in the Agricultural Sector", consumption will be driven mainly by income and population growth. In high-income countries, per capita meat consumption is expected to stabilize due to changes in consumer preferences and slower population growth.   <p style="font-weight: 400;">Poultry consumption is expected to account for 41% of global meat products, and&nbsp;beef for 20&nbsp;%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Meat production is also forecast&nbsp;to grow 5.8&nbsp;percent by 2030, compared to a base period of 2018 to 2020, according to the report.&nbsp;The OECD projects Asia and the Pacific as the only regions where per capita beef consumption is expected to increase by 2030.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In&nbsp;China&nbsp;, the world's second-largest consumer of beef, per capita consumption will increase by about&nbsp;8%&nbsp;by 2030, compared with a growth rate of 35% in the past 10 years.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sub-Saharan Africa&nbsp;will&nbsp;have the highest growth rate for beef production at&nbsp;15%&nbsp;, due to strong population growth.&nbsp;Meat production is also expected to grow 6% in North America and yet decline 5% in Europe.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As for the lab-grown substitute, with continued technological advances in the field, the costs of cultured meat are expected to become competitive with those of traditional meat, and indeed, he estimates that by 2025 the meat from animals will be&nbsp;90% of the total meat business&nbsp;and in 2040 it will represent only 40%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For consumers, the environmental impact of meat and dairy production is increasingly important and generates greater&nbsp;awareness through social networks.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-20 00:10:15  2025-08-11 02:54:43  Details Edit Delete
6366  Marfrig presented its latest progress report  Marfrig, a global leader in the production of hamburgers and one of the largest beef companies in the world, recently presented its 2022 Sustainability Progress Report to its stakeholders. in relation to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) aspects, with highlights for advances in the six major pillars of the company's sustainability platform: source control, animal welfare, climate change, natural resources, effluents/waste, social responsibility.   <p style="font-weight: 400;">Achievements within the scope of the Marfrig Verde+ Program are also presented, which brings together the company's strategy to promote sustainable livestock and aims to make 100% of the supply chain &ndash; direct and indirect &ndash; free of deforestation in the Amazon, Cerrado and other biomes.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Sustainability Report reveals that last year, for the first time, 100% of Marfrig's operations in Brazil (and a distribution center in Chile) offset all carbon emissions from energy consumption at the units, through the acquisition of I-RECs, international renewable energy certificates.&nbsp;Recognized worldwide, the I-RECs attest that the electricity consumption of these operating units came from a sustainable source of energy.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marfrig is the only one in the beef protein sector to have targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to control global warming by 1.5&deg;C, approved by Science Based Targets (SBTi), an international initiative that results from the collaboration between the CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute and the World Wide Fund for Nature.&nbsp;In this way, based on science, the company contributes to global warming not exceeding 1.5&deg;C, as established by the Paris Agreement.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For scope 1 (gases coming directly from Marfrig's operations) and scope 2 (gases coming from energy purchased by the company), Marfrig's commitment is to reduce emissions by 68%.&nbsp;As for scope 3 (indirect emissions, promoted along the production chain), the target is a 33% reduction.&nbsp;For the three scopes, the reduction deadline is 2035 and the base year is 2019.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2022, Marfrig started a pilot project to reduce the emission of methane gas, produced by oxen in digestion processes.&nbsp;Enteric fermentation is one of the main sources of direct gas emissions in the company's activities.&nbsp;At one of the supplying farms, Marfrig began to offer the animals, in the fattening phase, Silvafeed&reg; BX tannin, a food supplement manufactured by SilvaTeam, mixed with feed.&nbsp;Studies show an average reduction of 15% in methane emissions resulting from enteric fermentation.&nbsp;This initiative helps Marfrig to reduce the gases released into the atmosphere along its supply chain, minimizing the impact of emissions.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2022, Marfrig achieved indirect supplier identification rates of 72% in the Amazon and 71% in the Cerrado.&nbsp;Since 2010, 100% of the direct supplier properties (around 8,000) in all Brazilian regions have been monitored and tracked via satellite. They participate in the Marfrig Club Program, which disseminates good sustainability practices in the company's chain of Brazilian producers.&nbsp;Marfrig has already invested US$30 million in direct and indirect supply chain management.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Last year, the company completed the Social and Environmental Risk Map for all regions where it operates.&nbsp;With it, Marfrig is able to identify and prioritize actions in the cattle supply areas in Brazil that are more exposed to socio-environmental risks.&nbsp;In 2022, the tool started to cover 100% of the national territory, after the inclusion of the Atlantic Forest biome.&nbsp;With a pioneering approach, the map was based on a detailed risk matrix based on a broad photograph of forest areas, combining information on: livestock production &ndash; herd of cattle present in a given space;&nbsp;environmental conservation &ndash; areas of deforestation, pastures and native vegetation, identifying preserved areas and levels of production/degradation;&nbsp;human rights &ndash; incidents of forced labor or child labor,&nbsp;in addition to mapping indigenous lands and protected areas destined for traditional communities, such as quilombola territories.&nbsp;This risk matrix, converted into a geographic distribution map, makes it possible to identify locations where cattle come from with different degrees of risk, from &ldquo;low&rdquo; to &ldquo;very high&rdquo;, marked with different colors, and allowing targeted and precise actions, according to priority regions.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The number of farms reinserted as Marfrig suppliers in 2022 surpassed 2,500, after returning to operate in accordance with the company's socio-environmental commitments, demonstrating the strong commitment to the principle of socio-economic inclusion of cattle ranchers, present in the Marfrig Verde+ Program.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Associated with the reinclusion process, Marfrig &ndash; in an unprecedented way &ndash; carried out environmental diagnoses for producers in the Amazon and outlined, together with them, an action plan to restore the vegetation on the properties.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marfrig's animal welfare area received investments of US$2.5 million last year, allocated to structural improvements at the company's units in North and South America.&nbsp;Also globally, there were 115 technical visits to monitor rural properties, 2,648 hours of lectures and training;&nbsp;3,106 employees were trained in animal welfare.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2022, 100% of Marfrig's cattle and sheep slaughter units in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay) were audited in accordance with the NAMI Protocol, which determines the highest global standards of animal welfare, from the evaluation of the structural conditions and equipment, the quality and conditions of transport and handling of the animals until the moment of slaughter.&nbsp;By 2025 the North America Operation must also be audited to NAMI animal welfare standards.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the units in South America, 77% of the cattle were transported on journeys lasting eight hours or less, exceeding the target (70%).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Brazil, 6,611 evaluations of animal transport vehicles were carried out;&nbsp;98% of the transport cages were in perfect condition;&nbsp;99.9% of drivers were rated among the best levels;&nbsp;88.1% of the farms met at least one animal welfare criterion of the Marfrig Club Program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Last year, 92% of the energy used in Marfrig's Brazilian operations was purchased on the free market.&nbsp;All operational units have Water Treatment Stations (ETAs), which are subject to internal audit processes.&nbsp;In Brazil, the highlight is that 25% of the units reuse water, in routines that do not require the input to be potable.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marfrig's global goal is to reduce, by 2035, 20% of the volume of water consumed to produce one ton of product (base year 2020).&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marfrig's effluent and waste area also advanced in 2022. The company's Brazilian units received investments of 46 million reais, applied to the modernization and operation of Effluent Treatment Stations (ETEs).&nbsp;They all have ETEs.&nbsp;Another 39 million reais were invested in the construction and maintenance of biodigesters.&nbsp;And a novelty in this area was that 17% of Marfrig's Brazilian units began to adopt, in 2022, fertirrigation in their work routines.&nbsp;The technique, which is increasingly used to make nutrients available to the soil and subsequently absorbed by plants, provides increases in production and productivity.&nbsp;Fertirrigation is a sustainable alternative to the disposal of effluents and improves the soil and cultivation of properties neighboring the units.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A novelty announced by the Report on Progress in Sustainability is that, in 2022, Marfrig became part of the Steering Committee of the Protocol for Voluntary Monitoring of Cerrado Cattle Suppliers, which will contribute to the alignment of the best socio-environmental monitoring practices for the purchase of products of bovine origin in the biome.&nbsp;The committee is defining responsible purchasing criteria and parameters to be followed by all companies linked to the beef sector, in order to ensure that supply chains are not linked to socio-environmental problems.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the year, Marfrig was invited by the Harvard Business School &ndash; one of the most prestigious business schools in the world &ndash; to make the company's sustainability journey one of the cases studied in the Agribusiness Seminar program.&nbsp;The company accepted and the presentation, in early 2023, focused on Marfrig's actions to promote sustainable and low-carbon livestock.&nbsp;In front of an audience made up of leaders of companies, governments and non-governmental organizations from different countries that work in agribusiness, company representatives spoke about topics such as the Marfrig Verde+ Program and challenges in tracking suppliers.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The report recalls that Marfrig was the animal protein company with the best positions in rankings, indices, lists and reports considered a reference in the evaluation of ESG policies and practices.&nbsp;In the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index 2022 ranking, used by investors in their analyzes and decision-making, the company was classified as low risk in terms of sustainability, unprecedented recognition for an animal protein company.&nbsp;In the overall ranking of this study, Marfrig moved from seventh to third, ahead of other companies in the industry.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marfrig was also highlighted in global rankings for animal welfare, water security and climate change.&nbsp;It remained, for the third consecutive year, in the portfolios of the Corporate Sustainability Index &nbsp;and the Carbon Efficient Index, both of B3, the Brazilian stock exchange.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In 2022, Marfrig achieved real and significant advances in ESG, detailed for society in the Sustainability Progress Report, which took the company to even more prominent positions in the main international ESG rankings and reports.&nbsp;This coincides with periods when high rates of deforestation in tropical forests made headlines around the world.&nbsp;We are a multinational, with products that reach more than 100 countries, but our origin is Brazilian.&nbsp;Therefore, we are very pleased to show the world that environmental preservation and livestock production are complementary, and that there are companies in Brazil that are global references in practices that encourage sustainable livestock farming", says Paulo Pianez, director of Sustainability and Communication Marfrig Corporate.&nbsp;</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-20 00:15:33  2025-08-11 01:17:28  Details Edit Delete
6367  Vion Food Group: Uwe Tost appointed to the Management Board  Vion Food Group has appointed Uwe Tost, Director Supply Chain Pork Germany, to the Management Board for the Landshut and Vilshofen plants and will work even more closely with Erzeugergemeinschaft Südbayern (The Southern Bavarian Producers’ Association) in future.  <p><span lang="DE">"Uwe Tost has many years of experience in the sector. Along with Franz Beringer from EG S&uuml;dbayern, we have the ideal pair to lead our joint operations in one of Germany&rsquo;s strongest cattle regions", explains Leon Cuypers, COO Pork at Vion Food Group, following a strategy meeting with Erwin Hochecker, Willi Wittmann and Franz Beringer on the Management Board of EG S&uuml;dbayern. EG S&uuml;dbayern has over 10,000 farming members and maintains a 49% share of each of the recently restructured state-of-the-art pork abattoirs in Vilshofen and Landshut.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Close cooperation with the farming sector will make our combined strength even more effective. Especially in today&rsquo;s challenging market, long-standing partners are crucial for ensuring a stable meat supply", comments Uwe Tost on another outcome of the high-level meeting. This close alliance will accelerate future collaboration within the supply chains of the two organisations, enabling each pork product to be traced back to its respective piglet producer in the region.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Franz Beringer has been Managing Director for EG S&uuml;dbayern in Vilshofen and Landshut since 2019. He says, "these are precisely the chains that will be aligned more closely with what food retailers and consumers are looking for in terms of animal welfare, sustainability and regionalism". According to Beringer, the collaboration will also include "the largest cattle abattoir in Germany, namely Vion Waldkraiburg, which has maintained a close partnership with us and our producers for many years".</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-21 00:05:34  2025-08-10 23:35:28  Details Edit Delete
6370  A strong trading environment for Australian beef  While the Australian herd rebuild is maturing and exports are beginning to rise, Australia’s main competitors continue to face challenges. This has ultimately improved the trading outlook and highlighted the strength of Australian beef in the global market.  <p><span lang="DE">Australian beef exports for the first three months of 2023 totalled 220,828 tonnes &ndash; 25% more than 2022 and the highest volume since 2020, according to Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA). March saw the largest uptick, with exports 33% above year-ago levels at 98,879 tonnes, the highest since 2019. This increase in exports will be welcome news for exporters and reflects strong on-farm conditions over the past few years.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The increase in exports is well-timed, as beef production in the United States (US) has begun to decline slightly from historically elevated levels and Brazilian exporters have faced challenges shipping product to market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As one of Australia&rsquo;s main competitors and a major export destination in its own right, the US plays an important role in determining global supply. Last year saw record US exports as a difficult drought brought on a herd destock event, with surplus beef production exported on.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">So far in 2023, US slaughter and production levels are beginning to climb down from the highs seen last year. Slaughter for the year-to-March has fallen by 1%; still high, but lower than in the past and indicative of future declines in production.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Market participants in the US are fully aware of this dynamic, which has led them to import more beef and bid up the price of imports. Australian exports to the US for Q1 are up 41% year-on-year and the 90CL indicator has risen by 20% since the low in early February to A850&cent;/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This dynamic will continue to develop over several years. The US cattle herd is currently at its smallest since 2015 and, during that cycle, it took five years for production to recover to pre-destock levels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Due to the size of the American domestic market, drops in production are likely to disproportionately affect exports. With this in mind, the United States Department of Agriculture is currently forecasting 2023 production to fall by 8%, but exports to fall by 13%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As Australian beef production grows, decreasing US production will open up opportunities for Australian exporters in Japan, South Korea and the US itself.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">An atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Brazil caused March beef exports to fall to their lowest level since November 2021. The decline came almost entirely from China, which temporarily halted imports from Brazil following the BSE case.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While the trading halt was temporary, it led to importers sourcing alternate beef supplies, including from Australia. This contributed to the 48% year-on-year increase in Australian exports to China during March, contributing to the 27% increase in exports over Q1.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">These volumes are the highest for Q1 since 2020, at the tail end of the drought. Alongside announcing to importers that Australian export volumes are set to grow, trading disruptions like this help to underscore the value of Australian traceability and quality assurance programs to overseas importers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As China&rsquo;s economy continues to grow and consumers continue to eat more red meat, consumption is forecast to increase, and Australian beef is well-positioned to take advantage.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-21 00:20:33  2025-08-10 23:35:11  Details Edit Delete
6371  Brazilian exports of poultry genetics grow 93.7 percent in March  Brazilian exports of poultry genetics (including day-old chicks and hatching eggs) totaled 3,038 thousand tons in March, informs the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). The number is 93.7% higher than the result recorded in the same period of 2022, when 1,569 thousand tons were shipped.  <p><span lang="DE">March sales generated revenue of US$ 27.842 million, a balance 84.7% higher than that verified in the third month of 2022, with US$ 15.078 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the first quarter, sales of poultry genetics advanced 92.5%, with 7,685 thousand tons exported in 2023, compared with 3,991 thousand tons in the previous year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Revenue from sales for the year reached US$ 70.080 million, a balance 70.3% higher than that recorded in the first three months of 2022, with US$ 41.157 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Main destination for poultry genetics exports in March, Mexico imported 1,719 thousand tons in the month, a number 279% higher than that registered in the same period of 2022. Other highlights were Peru, with 626 tons (+34,182%) and Paraguay, with 287 tons (+13.3%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Latin American countries expanded their imports in March, surpassing traditional destinations in the sector, such as Senegal,&nbsp;Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and the European Union also made significant purchases in the month, reinforcing Brazil's position as a platform for exporting poultry genetics, which is a segment with high added value in poultry farming", assesses ABPA president Ricardo Santin.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-21 00:25:13  2025-08-10 23:35:24  Details Edit Delete
6372  AHDB: Pig meat production declines 18 percent in March  The latest monthly production figures released by Defra show that the UK produced 83,000 tonnes of pig meat in March, an 18% (-18,600 tonnes) decline compared to the record high production in March 2022, informs AHDB.   <p><span lang="DE">It is the lowest recorded production for the month of March since 2019 when both reduced slaughter numbers and lower carcase weights impacted volumes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Clean pig slaughter stood at 898,700 head for the month, a 15% (-160,200 head) decline from the record high kill in in March last year and 8% below the 5-year average. Reduced slaughter numbers are driving the declines in production as carcase weights have remained steady at 89kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Production for the year to date (Jan &ndash; Mar) totals 232,100 tonnes, 16% (-44,400 tonnes) behind the same time last year. This is in line with the January forecast of 230,000 tonnes in Q1 2023. Clean pig kill has totalled 2.52 million head in the first 3 months of 2023, a 12% (-328,300 head) decline year on year. In January AHDB forecasted Q1 kill to total 2.53 million head. Production for Q2 is forecasted to decline further with some industry commentators stating that the height of the shortage of pigs may likely be felt in May.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">These tight supplies will likely&nbsp;keep prices supported&nbsp;for the foreseeable, with the&nbsp;EU also expecting further production declines&nbsp;this year. However, demand is also a crucial factor with the cost of living crisis impacting on consumer purchases. In the 12 weeks ending 19 March, sales volumes of&nbsp;pork in the retail market&nbsp;have fallen 3.5% year on year, while inflation driven price rises resulted in prices paid increasing 12.5% during the period. This is a little above our projected demand decline of 3%, however with the approaching BBQ season there is opportunity for pork volumes to grow. Most product categories saw volumes decline, driving the overall trend, but sausages, mince, burgers and grills, and pork ribs recorded growth in the 12-week period.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-21 00:30:43  2025-08-11 00:41:54  Details Edit Delete
6375  USDA announces funding availability to expand meat and poultry processing options  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">These new grant programs, the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program and the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, are part of the broader $1 billion American Rescue Plan investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This is the latest step in USDA&rsquo;s transformational work to fill gaps and help small and underserved producers market their products, support thriving local and regional food systems by investing in processing capacity that&rsquo;s closer to farms, and alleviate major bottlenecks in food and agricultural supply chains,&rdquo; said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. &ldquo;Importantly, we&rsquo;re also taking steps to increase the overall availability of protein from indigenous animals like bison, reindeer and salmon, which have been the backbone of tribal food systems for generations".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Since July 2021, for example, USDA has worked with 30 businesses to expand their operations through Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Project grants and has helped many more work towards a federal grant of inspection through Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This new grant program will provide up to $50 million to improve tribal nations&rsquo; food and agricultural supply chain resiliency by developing and expanding value-added infrastructure related to meat from indigenous animals like bison, reindeer or salmon. The<strong>&nbsp;</strong>program will fund projects that focus on expanding local capacity for the harvesting, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling or distribution of indigenous meats.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This is a historic investment to support indigenous food supply chains by enhancing community food sovereignty and traditional harvesting methods,&rdquo; said USDA Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson. &ldquo;Tribal nations have clearly articulated their priorities to USDA over the last two years, and this program directly responds by focusing on species and activities which have historically not had significant access to funding in federal programs.&rdquo;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&ldquo;For too long, Native American farmers and ranchers have been asked to produce more to meet increasing demand across the country and around the world, while they and the tribal communities they come from have struggled to see their fair share of the benefits", said USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small. "Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is proud to offer this investment in tribal nations&rsquo; food chain resiliency as a part of USDA&rsquo;s broader efforts to restore indigenous food ways. By expanding and enhancing local processing capacity, these projects will provide culturally appropriate food and community food security to tribal communities".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, as defined by the&nbsp;Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, as well as wholly-owned arms and instrumentalities, and joint or multi-tribal government entities. USDA partners with tribal-serving organizations on projects to reimagine federal food and agriculture programs from an indigenous perspective and inform future USDA programs and policies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Local Meat Capacity Grant program will provide up to $75 million in grants to fund innovative projects designed to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by providing producers with more local processing options and strengthening their market potential. This grant program is targeted to support meat and poultry processors with smaller-scale projects, with a goal to increase processing availability and variety for local and regional livestock producers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Local and regional meat processing is an important part of a resilient food supply chain. It not only provides producers with diverse processing options in their areas, but it also adds infrastructure, income and jobs in communities and provides more choices for consumers,&rdquo; said USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt. &ldquo;These Local Meat Capacity grants will provide local livestock and poultry producers with more and better options by modernizing, diversifying, and decentralizing processing capacity. As part of the Biden-Harris administration&rsquo;s comprehensive approach to transforming the food system from farm to fork, this program complements other USDA grant programs building capacity along the supply chain, like the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, by providing targeted support for meat and poultry processors with smaller-scale projects".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Local Meat Capacity Grants will fund both expansion and equipment-only projects through a competitive grant process. USDA encourages applicants to engage with livestock producers, especially small and underserved ranchers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Both grant programs are aligned with USDA efforts to:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Ensure equitable access to USDA programs and benefits from USDA-funded projects and support the policies of Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.</li> <li>Contribute to the resilience of the food and agricultural supply chains through support for diversified, value-added agriculture and support the policies of Executive Order 14017 on America&rsquo;s Supply Chains.</li> <li>Promote competition in the food system and support the policies of Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America&rsquo;s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America.&nbsp;</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-22 00:10:36  2025-08-10 23:35:15  Details Edit Delete
6376  UK increases import quotas for poultry meat from Brazil  UK increases import quotas for poultry meat from Brazil  <p><span lang="DE">The United Kingdom published the updated volumes of poultry meat quotas in Brazil, which will enable an increase in sales of the poultry product to the European destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With BREXIT, the European Union and the United Kingdom established an initial agreement for the distribution of existing tariff quotas (with different tariffs) for sales of poultry meat, which indicated to the British island a total quota of 79.9 tons per year of chicken meat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After long and detailed negotiations conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), the volume of tariff quotas was expanded to 96.5 thousand tons per year - an increase of 16.6 thousand tons per year.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The initial division did not match the reality of the market.&nbsp;Now quotas for the UK have been expanded on virtually all tariff lines. Highlights were boiled chicken and salted chicken.&nbsp;We should already see positive results in our exports from July, when the quota will come into force", analyzes the director of markets at ABPA, Lu&iacute;s Rua.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to the president of the ABPA, Ricardo Santin, these opportunities should generate additional income of more than US$ 60 million in sales of poultry products to the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It was an important achievement for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture, which should generate significant positive impacts on the general balance of poultry shipments in the country later this year, in addition to consolidating Brazil as a great partner in the supply of poultry products to the British market", evaluates Santin.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-23 00:05:17  2025-08-10 22:23:11  Details Edit Delete
6378  AHDB: UK beef shipments subdued in February  Fresh and frozen beef imports for February totalled 16,100 tonnes, with a fall of 1,500 tonnes (9%) from January’s levels, according to AHDB. The majority of this fall in imports came from Ireland, with a fall of 1,400 tonnes. This will likely be a reflection of subdued domestic retail demand. At the same time, Bord Bia report that cattle kill has tightened in 2023 in line with forecasts, likely contributing to recent price rises.  <div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-f:1763756201556784210" data-legacy-message-id="187a1eeba82f3452"> <div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":18e" class="ii gt"> <div id=":18f" class="a3s aiL "> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to February 2022, UK imports have fallen by 3,400 tonnes, or just over 17%. We have seen a drop of nearly 1,900 tonnes from Ireland, nearly 500 tonnes from the Netherlands, and 400 tonnes from Poland. Year to date for 2023 (Jan &ndash; Feb) imports totalled 33,800 tonnes, representing a 6% fall from the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Frozen boneless beef has seen the largest decline in the product categories both monthly and yearly, with total imports at just under 5,000 tonnes in February. From January 2023, there has been a drop of 1,200 tonnes (19%) of frozen boneless imports, and a fall of nearly 1,700 tonnes from February 2022. Fresh boneless beef imports for February totalled just under 8,900 tonnes, down 300 tonnes from January. Looking back to February 2022, imports of fresh boneless beef are down nearly 1,300 tonnes, a fall of 13%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total fresh and frozen beef exports totalled 8,800 tonnes in February 2023, an increase of 300 tonnes (3%) from January&rsquo;s levels. Exports grew to Ireland and Hong Kong each by 300 tonnes, and France by 140 tonnes. Exports to Hong Kong increased from&nbsp;<strong>low levels seen in January</strong>, back to similar levels seen throughout 2022. The EU-27 continues to be the key destination for UK beef exports, with 89% of our total exports going to these countries in February, up from 85% on the previous year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, year-on-year, volumes of beef exports have fallen by 2,800 tonnes. This represents a 24% fall in volumes from February 2022 levels. Exports to the EU-27 have fallen by just over 2,000 tonnes, with a fall of 700 tonnes to France and 750 tonnes to the Netherlands. Exports to Ireland have also fallen by 375 tonnes compared to last February.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Boneless fresh beef was the most exported product in February, totalling 3,700 tonnes. This is an increase of 160 tonnes from January&rsquo;s levels. Frozen boneless beef also saw a large monthly increase from January, up 200 tonnes (9%) to 1,400 tonnes for February. Fresh carcases and half carcases saw a monthly fall from January, down 150 tonnes (10%) to 1,400 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, looking year-on-year, fresh carcases have seen the largest fall, down almost 1,000 tonnes from February 2022, a fall of 42%. Fresh boneless beef exports have dropped 730 tonnes, down 17%. Frozen boneless beef has also seen falls in volumes exported from February 2022, down 600 tonnes.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gA gt acV">&nbsp;</div>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-24 00:05:20  2025-08-10 23:35:36  Details Edit Delete
6380  US: Rastelli Foods Group acquires Greensbury Market  Rastelli Foods Group, one of the country's leading suppliers of organic, grass-fed beef, has acquired Greensbury Market, a New York-based company that is a driving force behind the contemporary grass-fed movement.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">This acquisition is a major win for consumers nationwide who are looking for a streamlined shopping experience when it comes to premium proteins. Greensbury's premium organic products, which include grass-fed beef and bison, free-range poultry, lamb, pork, and sustainable seafood, will now be available exclusively on Rastelli's direct-to-consumer website, Rastellis.com.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are very excited to offer the incredible portfolio of Greensbury products exclusively through Rastellis.com", said&nbsp;Ray Rastelli, Jr., President of Rastelli Foods Group. "Both companies have always been aligned when it comes to integrity and wanting to provide trusted, high-quality proteins to consumers nationwide; and it is an honor to be able to create a more streamlined shopping experience together. Rastellis.com is now your one-stop-shop for the best in organic and grass-fed beef, poultry, pork and seafood in the US".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are proud to welcome Greensbury Market into the Rastelli family and merge their premium protein offerings into Rastellis.com," said&nbsp;Alicja Spaulding, Chief Marketing Officer of Rastellis.com. "With more consumers prioritizing convenience and sustainability, we knew that combining our companies was the right move. By bringing Greensbury's product portfolio under the Rastellis.com umbrella, we're making it even easier for customers nationwide to access the best in organic and grass-fed beef, poultry, pork, and seafood all in one direct location".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All Greensbury products are cultivated for quality and are free of hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. Rastellis.com's customers can now experience the quality and flavor of Greensbury products along with the same level of quality and service they have come to expect from Rastelli Foods Group.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-25 00:05:15  2025-08-11 02:27:09  Details Edit Delete
6381  AHDB: Further declines to UK pork trade in February  Total pork imports for February were just under 56,700 tonnes, informs AHDB. This is a fall of nearly 5,000 tonnes (8%) from January’s levels. Looking back to February 2022, imports have fallen by over 15,000 tonnes (21%).  <p><span lang="DE">In February, the main source for UK imports was Denmark, with 12,900 tonnes. This is however a fall of 1,800 tonnes (12%) from January&rsquo;s total. Germany and Ireland also saw large falls on the month of 1,300 tonnes and 1,150 tonnes respectively. On the year, the most significant changes were seen in imports from Germany and the Netherlands which have seen volumes fall by 7,600 tonnes (44%), and 4,800 tonnes (30%) respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Fresh and frozen pork volumes still retain the majority share of UK pig meat imports. In February they stood at 23,500 tonnes, down 1,400 tonnes from January. Bacon imports totalled 12,800 tonnes, down by 2,600 tonnes on the month, losing some market share to sausages where volumes saw smaller decline standing at 10,800 tonnes. Processed pig meat volumes saw the smallest change dipping by only 230 tonnes month on month.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to February 2022, fresh and frozen pork volumes have fallen 26%, 8,200 tonnes. Bacon has seen as similar fall of 4,100 tonnes (24%), whilst processed pig meat and sausages fell by 1,600 tonnes and 1,200 tonnes respectively.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pork exports totalled 25,000 tonnes for February. This is a fall of 1,800 tonnes (7%) from January&rsquo;s levels. Compared to February 2022, export volumes have dropped 7,200 tonnes (22%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to China totalled 9,700 tonnes in February, representing 39% of total export volume. Exports to China have fallen by almost 1,300 tonnes from January, however they have grown almost 1,500 tonnes (18%) on the year. Shipments to the EU-27 and the Philippines have declined both on the month and the year with volumes standing at 10,400 tonnes and 1,500 tonnes respectively in February 2023. The largest declines within the EU have been seen in shipments to France, Belgium, and Ireland.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Fresh and frozen pork exports totalled 10,800 tonnes in February 2023, a drop of 1,100 tonnes from the previous month and have fallen almost 40% (7,100 tonnes) year on year. The EU-27 remains the key destination for fresh and frozen pork receiving 4,800 tonnes in February, a 42% market share. Bacon exports also fell on both the month and the year with volumes standing at 1,100 tonnes. Processed pork exports fell compared to January but saw a marginal uplift year on year, meanwhile sausages saw a marginal increase in volumes month on month but were behind on those seen in February 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Offal was the largest product category exported in February 2023 with 11,500 tonnes shipped, a 46% share of total export volume.&nbsp; China is the largest destination of offal exports, receiving 6,150 tonnes in February, making up 53% of the total. This market has developed over the past year, with an increase of over 2,000 tonnes (50%) of offal exported to China compared to February last year, gaining 16% of the market share.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-25 00:10:30  2025-08-10 23:35:32  Details Edit Delete
6382  Danish Crown decided to close the slaughterhouse in Saeby  A significant decrease in the number of pigs for slaughter in Denmark is now forcing Danish Crown to carry out a major restructuring. Around 800 employees at the slaughterhouse in Saeby are unfortunately set to lose their jobs, while up to 450 new employees will be needed at the group's other slaughterhouses in Denmark.  <p><span lang="DE">At an extraordinary meeting last week, Danish Crown's board of directors made the difficult decision to close the slaughterhouse in Saeby.&nbsp;The number of pigs for slaughter in Denmark has fallen by more than 10 percent on a weekly basis in the past year, and therefore Danish Crown has the capacity to slaughter far more pigs than are delivered to the group's slaughterhouses each week.&nbsp;Therefore, the board unfortunately sees no other option than to recommend one of the group's six pig slaughterhouses in Denmark for closure.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">"</span><span lang="DE">It is sad that we have to say goodbye to so many skilled and loyal employees, but such a sharp decline in the number of slaughters forces us to react.&nbsp;We are currently faced with an excess capacity that costs us over DKK 300 million (1 DKK = 0,13 EUR) annually, and it would be irresponsible towards the company and our owners not to take the necessary steps to solve that challenge",</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;says Per Laursen, production director at Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Even though the prices of pig meat in the supermarkets' refrigerated counters have increased in the past year, inflation has made it difficult for many Danish farmers to obtain healthy finances in the production of fattening pigs.&nbsp;Therefore, some of them have chosen to close their stables.&nbsp;Others now sell their pigs for export when they weigh around 30 kilos, because the demand for Danish piglets from Poland and Germany is so great that it gives the farmers a reasonable income.&nbsp;All in all, this means that the number of pigs sent to slaughter in Denmark has fallen significantly.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If that development is to be reversed, and employment is secured for the employees at the five other slaughterhouses in Denmark, Danish Crown must be able to raise its settlement for the unit owners' deliveries of pigs, so that it both matches the level in Germany and ensures that the farmer earns money from fattening the pigs up for slaughter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The frustrating thing in the current situation is that the employees have constantly delivered an exemplary effort, but in our industry it is such that it is absolutely crucial that the slaughterhouses operate with a very high utilization of capacity, otherwise it will simply be too expensive to slaughtered every single pig, but that does not change the fact that it is a difficult decision", says Per Laursen.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While 800 employees stand to lose their jobs in S&aelig;by, Danish Crown expects to hire up to 450 new employees in total at the slaughterhouses in Horsens, Ringsted and Blans near S&oslash;nderborg within the next six months.&nbsp;This is because part of the production that currently takes place in Saeby will in future take place at Danish Crown's other slaughterhouses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"After several years of upswing for our owners, driven by a large export to China, we knew that there was a risk that the production of fattening pigs could fall, so behind the decision to close the slaughterhouse in Saeby is a careful and thorough analysis of the situation.&nbsp;However, our Feeding the Future strategy is unchanged, because our future growth must not be created by slaughtering more pigs, but by raising the value of our meat and through the production of attractive and more sustainable food", says Jais Valeur, Group CEO of Danish Crown .</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It is Danish Crown's hope that there are employees from the slaughterhouse in Saeby who want to take a job at one of the three slaughterhouses that are now hiring.&nbsp;Danish Crown is therefore ready to bear part of the costs for transport for a period of time or to provide a subsidy for relocation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, the company will, through a coordinated effort, try to help the employees who are about to lose their jobs.&nbsp;Each of the affected employees will be invited to an interview to clarify his or her possibilities for employment at one of Danish Crown's other companies.&nbsp;Alternatively, the employees will be offered various options for courses and training paid for by Danish Crown, which can help them to a job in another company.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Many of our employees will be left with a feeling that they have had the rug pulled away from their working lives.&nbsp;That is why we are already contacting the Food Federation NNF, Frederikshavn Municipality and Region North Jutland, so that we can jointly do the most we can to help them.&nbsp;Fortunately, slaughterhouse workers are known as a stable and reliable workforce, and after the redundancies in Saeby six months ago, almost 60 percent&nbsp;</span>have moved on, but this does not happen by itself", says Per Laursen.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-25 00:15:00  2025-08-10 20:53:52  Details Edit Delete
6385  UK: February sheep meat trade sees growth on the month  Total volumes of sheep meat imports saw large month-on-month (MOM) increases in February, growing by 52% (1,200t) to 3,600t, according to AHDB.  <p><span lang="DE">Imports from New Zealand accounted for the majority of this MOM increase, growing by 144% (1,200t) over this period to 2,000 tonnes. Increasing volumes of frozen products imported from New Zealand, specifically sheep legs (+367%, 950t) and boneless lamb (+181%, 230t), was the main driver for this.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meanwhile the year-on-year (YOY) change saw the opposite trend, with total imports decreasing by 24% (1,100t) which was driven by a 59% drop (-800t) in sheep meat imports from Ireland. Imports from Australia also added to this YOY decrease as they continued the YOY declines seen since August, falling by 28% (-300t) in February.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking at sheep meat products in detail, the YOY decrease in February resulted from large declines in imports of frozen boneless lamb (-27%, 300t), frozen bone-in sheep meat (-58%, 300t) and fresh boneless sheep meat (-75%, 500t). Nevertheless, these declines were limited by the large increase in imports of frozen sheep legs (+57%, 500t), specifically from New Zealand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Moving on to exports, February&rsquo;s trade figures followed seasonal trends as volumes exported were up 5% MOM (300t) at 6,300t. Increased exports across the Irish Sea to Ireland (+21%, 120t) and further afield to Hong Kong (+438%, 130t) accounted for much of this increase compared to January. The increasing volumes to Hong Kong may be a result of a recovering demand following the relaxation of COVID restrictions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Yet, exports in February were marginally down YOY (by 2%, 110t) as decreases in exports to EU destinations, particularly France (-5%, -140t) and Belgium (-23%, -160t), were only partially offset by the recent increase in exports to Hong Kong. Despite this overall YOY decline, exports were up 6% (340t) compared to the 5-year average, with increasing volumes going to France (+14%, 340t).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With regards to sheep meat products, fresh lamb carcases continue to drive the majority of exports, contributing 77% of total volumes in February. However, this product saw minimal change in exports MOM and YOY. The MOM increases were driven by increasing exports of other products, such as frozen boneless lamb (+97%, 100t), which make up a smaller proportion of exports. A similar story was also seen YOY, however growth in frozen boneless lamb was outweighed by lower exports of frozen bone-in sheep and fresh sheep carcases.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-26 00:15:09  2025-08-10 23:35:23  Details Edit Delete
6386  AHDB: EU lamb prices remain supported  With key lamb producing regions seeing flock declines, EU production is forecast to decline by 1.2% year-on-year (YOY) in 2023, potentially supporting prices on the continent, according to a recent analisys from AHDB.   <p><span lang="DE">Yet Irish lamb prices have bucked the trend, being pressured YOY much like domestic GB prices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb prices for key producers France and Spain remain supported with prices at &euro;855.00/100kg (+7.8% YOY) and &euro;724.70/100kg (+6.0% YOY) respectively (w/e 09 April). The EU sheep population declined by 1.8% in 2022, driven by declines to the Spanish and French flocks which accounted for 57.3% and 36.2% of the total EU decline respectively. This led to a decrease in EU slaughtering&rsquo;s which has continued into 2023 for key producers such as France.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Alongside this, global exports from the EU in January increased by 11.8% YOY, driven by greater volumes going to Israel and Switzerland despite an 8.4% decrease in exports to the UK, as pressures on demand remain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, Irish lamb prices sat at &euro;684.70/100kg in the w/e 02 April, 6.1% lower YOY, continuing the trend of lower prices seen since the start of October 2022. This trend opposes the overall EU sentiment as Irish production has increased recently, with year-to-date (YTD) throughputs currently 4.0% higher YOY (w/e 08 April). Coupled with reduced demand, this is weighing on prices. With greater supplies and Irish lamb prices more competitive, exports to the EU were 5.7% higher YOY in January and grew over 20% YOY in the two months prior.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Much like in the EU, the UK has experienced&nbsp;a period of lower&nbsp;prices,</span>&nbsp;due to seasonal trends and reduced demand. But we have seen a change in market sentiment since the beginning of March as lamb prices started to rise rapidly, as we approached a period of important religious festivals such as&nbsp;Ramadan&nbsp;and Easter. The strong continental prices, caused by tight supplies have also added to this recent price support as GB prices continue to track EU trends.</p> <p><span lang="DE">This pressure on UK lamb prices has increased the price competitiveness when compared to mainland EU. We have seen increased demand from the EU with YTD (Feb) exports to the continent increasing by 18% compared to the 5-year average. This was driven predominantly by YTD exports to France increasing by c.600t (+c.27%) compared to the 5-year average. With the UK&rsquo;s lower price point, this has enabled product to become&nbsp;increasingly favourable in destination markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The price relationship between GB and EU prices remains essential, while the EU market balance will be key to watch in terms of our export competitiveness as we move through the year and into a net exporter position for sheep meat. The European Commission is forecasting greater imports to the bloc this year to mitigate high domestic prices. This could lessen any seasonal pressure on GB prices as supplies increase.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-27 00:05:51  2025-08-10 23:35:30  Details Edit Delete
6387  Mandatory UK eco-labelling is getting closer  Eco labelling of consumer products has been used for non-food products since the late 1970’s but the idea of having an integrated environmental label for food was first reported in 2008 and acknowledged at the time as extremely complex to develop and communicate to consumers. Calls for a comprehensive set of standards which covered all aspects of the environmental, health and social impacts of food production were made to support an integrated approach.  <p><span lang="DE">Nov 2022 Carbon Cloud published a report titled &lsquo;The Brits talking about the climate impact of food.&rsquo; Their findings indicated that 35% of the audience is unsupportive of labels, with concerns around greenwashing and information manipulation (22%) and the cost of products (13%) scoring highest. Of the total 41% were neutral and the remaining 24% supportive of the labelling idea.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More recently the FSA&rsquo;s &lsquo;Food and you 2&rsquo; survey published in March 2023 revealed most respondents had made changes to their eating habits in the past 12 months. It revealed that the top concerns for people were food prices (66%), food waste (60%) and the amount of sugar in food (59%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Given the apparent lack of consumer demand and shifting priorities for front of pack information it&rsquo;s worth looking at the EU&rsquo;s eco labelling journey so far as an example of the complexity of implementation. In 2020 the European commission committed to introduce a mandatory nutritional labelling scheme across member states as part of its farm to fork strategy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Companies will have to substantiate green claims using Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) principles. This process will measure the environmental performance of a product throughout the value chain, from the extraction of raw materials to end of life, using 16 environmental impact categories including climate change, water use, pollution and land use. The aim is to help tackle companies making false claims about the environmental footprint of their products and help consumers to make better-informed choices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, there has been criticism of PEF from EU food producers including the organic sector who, in October 2022 stated, "When applied to food, PEF gives misleading results, since the more extensive the agricultural practice is, the worse it scores making it inadequate for the assessment of agri-food products".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There&rsquo;s also been criticism of the over emphasis on carbon emissions compared with other environmental impacts and the absence of an agreed LCA methodology leading to different results for the same product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All of these uncertainties and concerns from various food producers and individual member states has led to the EU delaying the launch of Eco labels until later in 2023 however as PEF is based on agreed full lifecycle standards and protocols accepted globally by academics, civil society and industry, regardless of the shortcomings it&rsquo;s set to become the new mandatory EU standard to evaluate green credentials.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As a footnote to the progress made by the EU it was noted by the Carbon Trust recently that the EU dairy and meat sectors are lobbying for a carbon intensity label linked to calories or protein, rather than an absolute carbon label.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In January 2023 an independent review of the UK&rsquo;s commitments by Chris Skidmore MP was published which sets out over 100 recommendations across all sectors to achieve the UK&rsquo;s net zero by 2050 target. The report acknowledges that "government support is required on developing ecolabelling for consumers" and that "This needs to ultimately be integrated with international standards due to the cross border supply chains for many products sold in the UK".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The report also recognises the importance of consistent emissions data collection methodology in the food supply chain with a 2030 target of 50% of food and drink companies reporting SBTi Scope 3 emissions against a government and industry agreed standard. Furthermore there is a recommendation that government should continue to engage with industry via DEFRA&rsquo;s Food Data Transparency Partnership to develop mandatory methodology for food eco labelling, prioritising a metric to monitor carbon impact.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-04-27 00:10:33  2025-08-10 23:35:10  Details Edit Delete
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