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7411  USDA announces $824 million in new funding to protect livestock health  The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. In the two months since the initial detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle, USDA has worked quickly and in concert with its federal and state partners to better understand the virus and contain the disease and remains committed to seeking additional ways to collect the data needed to better understand and mitigate the risk created by this outbreak.   <p>USDA is adding an additional $824 million in emergency funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to bolster these efforts and is launching a new Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program to give dairy producers more options to monitor the health of their herds and move cows more quickly while providing on-going testing and expanding USDA&rsquo;s understanding of the disease.</p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Emergency Funding to Build on Response Efforts</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">To help ensure the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) can continue to provide critical rapid response activities, Secretary Vilsack approved the transfer of $824 million from the CCC to APHIS to directly support the response efforts. This funding allows APHIS to continue its critical work with state and local partners to quickly identify and address cases of HPAI/H5N1 in poultry and livestock. The funding will support anticipated diagnostics, field response activities, pre-movement testing requirements, other necessary surveillance and control activities, surveillance in wildlife for APHIS, the Agricultural Research Service&rsquo;s (ARS) work in developing vaccines for HPAI in cattle, turkeys, pigs, and goats, and ARS and the Food Safety and Inspection Service&rsquo;s food safety studies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Secretary is authorized to transfer funding from available resources including the CCC to address emergency outbreaks of animal and plant pests and diseases. USDA previously approved the use of $1.3 billion in emergency funding to address nationwide HPAI detections in wild birds and commercial poultry operations. These additional funds will ensure our continued robust and rapid response to this outbreak.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Voluntary Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Continuing to build on the efforts to contain H5N1, APHIS is standing up a Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program, which provides alternative testing and movement options to the&nbsp;Federal Order&nbsp;to increase USDA's monitoring capabilities to mitigate the spread of H5N1. The Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program aims to create additional testing options for producers with herds that have tested negative for three weeks in a row, further reduce H5N1 virus dissemination, provide for further opportunities to test herds that are not known to be affected with H5N1, increase surveillance and expand our knowledge of the disease, and support an overall national program to reduce the risk of H5N1 in dairy herds.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The main benefit for farmers who choose to enroll in the Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program is that once they can demonstrate their herds are free of H5N1 with results from a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) facility, they will then need to conduct weekly tests on bulk milk from that herd to confirm that status and will be able to ship their cows at the time they prefer and without testing individual animals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dairy producers from States enrolled in the first phase of this program who choose to enroll their herds and who test negative for H5N1 for three consecutive weeks using on-farm bulk tank milk samples or similar representative milk samples tested at a NAHLN laboratory will be able to move animals without additional pre-movement testing currently required under the Federal Order. Producers must also comply with continued regular weekly monitoring and testing of the herd for H5N1.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">APHIS is currently working with state animal health officials to identify states to participate in a pilot phase of the program. Producers from states participating in this pilot can start enrolling in the Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program on the week of June 3, 2024, by contacting their&nbsp;APHIS Area Veterinarian in Charge&nbsp;or State Veterinarian and signing a Herd Monitoring Plan agreement. USDA strongly encourages dairy producers to enroll in this new program. Beyond the benefits for their own operations, increased producer participation may help USDA to establish state and/or regional disease-free statuses that could further ease compliance with the current Federal Order. Those herds not enrolled in the pilot program will continue to follow the interstate testing and movement requirements published in the Federal Order. More specific guidance on the new program, including how to enroll and how to obtain and maintain a herd status, will be made available on the&nbsp;APHIS website&nbsp;in the coming days.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As additional testing measures take place, USDA anticipates that it will see an increase in testing and positive test results, which will add to our knowledge of the disease and how it may spread between herds. At the same time, this pilot program will help to gather additional information on how producers with affected herds can document elimination of the virus on their operations and steps they can take to maintain an H5N1 virus-free herd.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As USDA continues to take steps to protect the health of livestock, the Department continues to work closely with federal partners at the CDC on protecting the health of people and FDA on protecting the safety of the food supply. The U.S. government remains committed to addressing this situation with urgency.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-04 00:05:18  2025-08-02 15:27:03  Details Edit Delete
7412  AHDB: Registrations of beef calves in GB totalled 1.94 million head in 2023  Registrations of beef calves in GB totalled 1.94 million head in 2023, back 1.1% on the previous year. This includes all calves registered as “non-dairy” on BCMS, out of both suckler and dairy dams. Looking into the first quarter of 2024, we saw this trend continue, with registrations down 2.3% on the previous year to stand at 513,000 head.  <p><span lang="DE">Examining this data by breed, there is year-on-year increases in registrations of Aberdeen Angus X (AAX) and Aberdeen Angus (AA) calves by 3.3% and 0.4%, respectively, from 2022 into 2023. This follows a long-term trend of increasing numbers of AAX and AA calves over the last ten years. Whilst this increase is largely driven by the increased use of beef sires in the dairy herd, we also see steady growth in registrations of AA/AAX calves from suckler dams over the same period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the contrary, registrations of continental breeds were down in 2023 compared to the previous year, contributing to the overall fall in registrations of beef calves. The greatest change was seen in Limousin X, with calf registrations down 8.3% in 2023, compared to the previous year. Significant declines were also noted for Charolais X calves, down 4.7% year-on-year, and Simmental X, down 8.1% year-on-year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2023, registrations of Wagyu and Wagyu X calves totalled 35,600 head, a 108% increase on 2022. In a similar story to the growth in AA/AAX calves, the dairy herd is the largest contributor of this growth. However, suckler registrations have also increased. This growth has been fostered by the introduction of schemes incentivising Wagyu (X) calves.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">AHDB analysis recently showed that&nbsp;just over half of cattle slaughtered for beef in GB currently come from the dairy herd, and the registrations data demonstrates that dairy beef will continue to contribute significantly to the GB beef supply pipeline.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking at registrations of different breeds by dam, we can see that for the most popular breed of beef calf - Aberdeen Angus X - 61% of these calves came out of the dairy herd in 2023. Similarly, the majority of British Blue X calf registrations came out of dairy dams, at 85%. In contrast, the suckler herd remains the main contributor of Limousin X and Charolais X calves, producing 80% and 91%, respectively of these breed registrations.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">How important are breed callouts in retailers?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beef breed call-outs are used in both lower priced and premium lines and retailers. However, this information on pack remains niche with only 1% of volume sales associated with a breed according to data from Kantar analysed by AHDB (52 w/e December 2023). Discounters have been building the brand of Aberdeen Angus and Wagyu.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count has decreased from 2022 to 2023 for individual breed call-outs on-pack in retail, but &lsquo;Angus&rsquo; has held a strong position. Hereford appears more in premium retailers, whereas Angus can be seen in lower priced outlets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Making up an increasing share is Wagyu, where volumes purchased rose by 29.2% from 2022 to 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The majority of Hereford and Angus SKU&rsquo;s are for steaks, followed by burgers. Whereas Wagyu offerings meanwhile are dominated by mince products such as burgers and meatballs, driving more value into cheaper cuts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The AHDB tracker with YouGov (November 2023) indicates that a particular breed is important for just 12% consumers, when buying premium beef, with consumers having more of an affinity to British (important to 39% of consumers). Responses indicate that breed call-out is more of a &lsquo;nice to have&rsquo; for many. This sentiment also came out in our research on meat labelling, with consumers agreeing a breed call-out would suggest a premium product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To boost recognition, some may opt for more generic claims such as &lsquo;native breed&rsquo;. The inclusion of a selection of breeds under this umbrella can reduce supply chain complexity, whilst still boosting retailer authenticity and conveying supply chain traceability.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-04 00:10:43  2025-08-01 20:49:16  Details Edit Delete
7413  US overtakes China as New Zealand’s largest red meat market for April  Weak Chinese demand for red meat is being offset by strong demand from North America, which overtook China as New Zealand’s largest export market during April, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).  <p style="font-weight: 400;">The sector exported red meat worth $922 million during the month, down four per cent from last April.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports to China were down 37 per cent to $231 million, compared to April 2023, as meat importers continue to draw down on frozen inventory built up over Covid.&nbsp; China has consistently been New Zealand&rsquo;s largest market since July 2018, with the exception of February 2020 when there was a significant drop at the start of the Covid pandemic.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">However, exports to the US rose by 19 per cent to $261 million in April, making it the largest market for the month, and there was also a large increase in exports to Canada, up 105 per cent from to $32 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Livestock numbers in both the US and Canada have been declining following widespread drought.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The growth in the US market is very positive and we are seeing encouraging signs of recovery for sheepmeat into the UK and for beef into Japan", says MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This underlines the importance of the New Zealand red meat sector&rsquo;s diverse export market strategy".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Both the UK and Japan continued to recover from the low levels of exports last year, with the UK up 57 per cent to $53 million and Japan up 92 per cent to $52 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There was a reduction in the value of exports to the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. This was largely due to a drop in the value of sheepmeat exports from very high levels last April.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sheepmeat</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat exports totalled 37,057 tonnes, down two per cent on last April, with value down 10 per cent to $345 million.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The largest drop was in exports to China, with volume down 27 per cent to 16,081 tonnes and value down 44 per cent to $88 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports to the UK rose 62 per cent to $43 million and &nbsp;by 38 per cent to the US, to $57 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This meant that China accounted for 26 per cent of sheepmeat exports by value for the month, compared to 40 per cent last April.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat exports to the EU were worth $89 million, &nbsp;down from $104 million. However, this reflected the high prices during April 2023 and was still the second highest April figure for exports to the EU since 2018.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Beef</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef exports remained steady year-on-year, with overall exports up two per cent by volume and value to 45,174 tonnes and $403 million.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The US was the largest market for the month, up five per cent by volume to 17,678 tonnes and 15 per cent by value to $176 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports to China were down 21 per cent by volume to 14,347 tonnes and 34 per cent by value to $98 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There was a significant increase in exports to Japan compared to last April, up 170 per cent by volume to 3,833 tonnes and 161 per cent by value to $36 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Japan&rsquo;s significant growth in tourist numbers this year is likely a key factor in this, particularly in the food service sector. The country recorded a record 3.1 million foreign visitors in March.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports to Canada were up 239 per cent by volume to 2,045 tonnes and 235 per cent by value to $19 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Fifth quarter</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fifth quarter exports saw a slight fall, of one per cent, to $174 million. The performance of individual categories was mixed. However, there was a significant increase in exports of tallow to Singapore during April, which saw overall tallow exports rise by 86 per cent to $23 million.</p>  1    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-04 00:15:25  2025-08-02 09:54:22  Details Edit Delete
7414  Jais Valeur will step down as CEO of Danish Crown  After almost nine years in the post, Jais Valeur will step down as CEO of Danish Crown. He has agreed with the board that he will continue until a replacement is in place.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">In May, the board and senior management of Danish Crown began work on a new group strategy, which is scheduled to be ready by autumn. Prior to this, CEO Jais Valeur has been in dialogue with board chairman Asger Krogsgaard about the need to find a long-term CEO profile to lead Danish Crown through the next strategy period. The board has now decided to accelerate that process.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It is both the board's and Jais' assessment that Danish Crown needs new and continuing management forces for the extensive task that must be undertaken in the coming years. Jais is handing over a core business where many parts have been set up to deliver positive value creation for us owners in the long run. However, it is absolutely central to the board that we always deliver a competitive settlement to our owners, and we are currently in a situation where Danish Crown's competitiveness must be improved. Therefore, we believe that it is important for all parties to enter the upcoming strategy process with clarity about the fact that it will be a new CEO who will execute on the new strategy", says chairman of the board Asger Krogsgaard.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The process of appointing a new Group CEO has been initiated. It has been agreed that Jais Valeur will be at the head of the business until a replacement is found. This is done to ensure that the company does not lose momentum during the recruitment process.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Earlier this year, I informed Danish Crown that I do not see myself as long-term CEO of the company. It therefore makes sense to me that the board wants to advance this process and look further ahead, so that the company can meet a new strategy with a long-term clarification regarding the top management. We have moved Danish Crown a long way in the years I have been involved, but there is still a huge and, moreover, mega exciting task in the coming years. It will require a massive and persistent effort from the top management. Now I want to focus on managing Danish Crown through the coming period, so that we can create the best conditions for my replacement. Danish Crown is a fantastic company with dedicated employees and still great opportunities", says Jais Valeur.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Jais has made a huge effort for Danish Crown in the nearly nine years that he has been at the head of our business. Under his leadership, there has been significant development and professionalization of the group. It also says everything about Jais' sense of dedication to Danish Crown that he has agreed to stay to ensure an uninterrupted management focus in the organization until his replacement is ready to take over. I have great respect for that", says Asger Krogsgaard.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Danish Crown can also announce that it has entered into an agreement with a new Group CFO, who will start no later than 1 December and will take over from Thomas Ahle, who, as previously announced, has chosen to switch to Stark Group. The name of the new Group CFO will be announced after the summer holidays for the sake of his current employer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Group Executive Vice President Tim &Oslash;rting J&oslash;rgensen will continue to handle both management responsibility for the core business Danish Crown Business Unit as well as be part of the continuing executive board, which will prepare the new group strategy with the board of directors.&nbsp;</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-04 00:20:06  2025-08-02 15:47:19  Details Edit Delete
7415  Growing carcase weights for male and female cattle  Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released quarterly statistics on livestock slaughtered and meat production. The figures provide insights into beef and sheepmeat industries, including their ‘health’ (particularly carcase weights).  <p><span lang="DE">Long-term genetic improvements continue to provide substantial productivity gains in both the national flock and herd. There has been an increase of 25% in carcase weights over the past 30 years, equating to around 1% carcase weight increase each year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the first quarter of 2024, cattle slaughter eased by 2% to reach 1,811,300 head. An easing in slaughter has lifted adult cattle carcase weights to 315kg. Male cattle carcase weights reached 345kg, and female cattle carcase weights reached 280kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the third quarter of 2023, male cattle carcase weights peaked at 351kg, after the strongest rebuild seen in 2020&ndash;2022. Queensland male cattle carcase weights are 5% above the national average reaching 378kg. This figure correlates to the large number of feedlots, resulting in heavier turn-off weights regardless of breed. This is despite Brahmans making up 40% of the northern herd. Victorian carcase weights are 10% below the national average at 320kg in 2024, coinciding with a large number of grassfed cattle and dairy cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There has been an increase in female cattle carcase weights by 4%, reaching 280kg. This figure is trending above the long-term average, as more heifers are being turned off at a heavier weight. Female carcase weights reached a peak in the third quarter of 2022 reaching close to 290kg</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Victorian female cattle carcase weights are 6% above the national average at 298kg, showcasing the long-term investment into cow genetics combined with a prominent dairy cattle herd in Australia. While there is less variance in the female cattle carcase weight, an upward trend indicates the strides in genetic investment that have occurred in the cow population.</span></p>  1    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-05 00:05:07  2025-08-03 00:31:00  Details Edit Delete
7416  Business projections and new importers consolidate sectoral success at SIAL CHINA  The action led by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), at SIAL China, an event with a commercial focus promoted, ended successfully between May 28th and 30th, in Shanghai.  <p><span lang="DE">Taking associated agro-industries to the exclusive poultry and pig farming space in Brazil at SIAL China, ABPA organized business meetings with importers and potential customers from the chicken meat and pork export industry in Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the same agenda, the markets director, Lu&iacute;s Rua, and the trade promotion analyst, Julia Arantes, representatives of ABPA at the event, participated in several meetings with stakeholders, including members of the government and organizations that import the Brazilian product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Reinforcing the image action of Brazil's animal protein, thousands of promotional materials from Brazilian poultry and pig farming were distributed to the importing public present at SIAL China, strengthening product attributes and sectoral brands Brazilian Chicken, Brazilian Pork, Brazilian Egg, Brazilian Breeders and Brazilian Duck, as well as contacts for exporting companies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The success of the action in Shanghai will translate into millions of dollars in business, with our main protein import market, over the next few months. It was a fundamental opportunity not only to expand exports, but also to reinforce our position as a partner in helping Chinese food security", highlights Rua.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-05 00:10:09  2025-08-03 00:05:41  Details Edit Delete
7417  HCC: Share the load and get your grill on this BBQ week  The agricultural industry has faced some tough challenges this year already, which has taken a toll on mental health and wellbeing across the country. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) together with the DPJ Foundation are therefore encouraging people to get together this BBQ week (3 – 9 June) get their grill on and share the load.  <p><span lang="DE">Whilst summer is a busy time for the industry, it is important to incorporate some down time, spend quality time with family and friends and enjoy a healthy, balanced diet.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"When we are stressed, our mental health can take a knock. It is so important that we look after our mental health but also consider healthy nutrition as part of our self-care. Packed with these essential vitamins and minerals, a balanced diet with lean red meat at its core can help us throughout our lives to keep fit and well.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef make a great addition to any BBQ and sitting with our loved ones whilst enjoying some great food, is a brilliant way to bring those things together", said Liz Hunter, HCC&rsquo;s Senior Digital Marketing Officer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Eating up to 500g of cooked red meat per week can be central to a healthy and balanced diet. Red meat is naturally rich in protein and the vitamins and minerals it contains offer many health benefits. For example, it can support our bodies&rsquo; blood pressure control; eye and skin health; bone health; muscle and nervous function; reproductive health; hair and nails; oxygen transport to prevent us feeling tired; along with immune function and cognitive function. It can also help us with concentration and can offer us sustained energy to get on with our daily lives.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Red meat contains the types of iron and zinc that are better absorbed by our bodies than those found in any other dietary sources. Haem iron from red meat is 2-6 times better absorbed than non-haem iron sources.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To support the DPJ&rsquo;s Big Summer BBQ campaign, HCC has also provided online inspiration for BBQ recipes which use the best of PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Eating tasty Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef as part of a healthy balanced diet is an excellent way of making sure you are getting what you need for good health &ndash; as nature intended. So if you&rsquo;re looking for inspiration on what to put on the BBQ, look no further! We&rsquo;ve shared some of our favourite recipes which can be downloaded from the DPJ Foundation website &ndash; after all, what BBQ worth its salt doesn&rsquo;t have a display of sizzling beef burgers on it or showcases some delicious Welsh lamb sizzlers?", added Liz.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kate Miles, Charity Manager at the DPJ Foundation added: "We are pleased to be launching the DPJ Big BBQ during BBQ Week and no barbecue is complete without some red meat.&nbsp; Our main driver in this campaign&nbsp;is to bring people together around a barbecue to build connections and combat isolation, but also by eating a balanced and healthy diet packed full or nutrients this also boost mental and physical health.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We hope that people across the country will bring out their barbecues to pull people together this summer to boost connections and strengthen mental health.&nbsp; For those who would like to get involved, there are more details on our website".</span></p>  1    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-05 00:15:44  2025-08-03 04:20:42  Details Edit Delete
7418  IPCVA: Argentine will export certified deforestation-free meat  Argentine will export certified deforestation-free meat and consolidates itself as a world leader in sustainable production.  <p>The Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) presented - to importers, authorities of the European Commission (EC), competent authorities of the EU Member States and specialized international press - a certification system that allows compliance with the new regulations which requires guaranteeing the deforestation-free origin of bovine meat products. Argentine is one of the first beef exporting countries to implement a risk analysis and ensure the traceability and certification of one of its main export products. The event took place at the residence of the Argentine Embassy to the European Union.&nbsp;</p> <p><span lang="DE">This innovative tool, developed to ensure the traceability and certification of deforestation-free products and in which the entire cattle chain participates, guarantees that shipments reaching European markets will come from non-deforested livestock establishments, in compliance with the Regulation ( EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR) of the European Union, approved in mid-2023 and which will enter into force on December 30, 2024.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">By way of context, Argentine has always stated that the agrobioindustrial sector is part of the solution to global problems, and that any measure must be scientifically based and adapted to local realities. In that sense, Argentine hopes that this Regulation, being a unilateral and autonomous measure implemented by the EU, does not affect normal trade flows and does not become an access barrier once it is fully implemented on January 1 of 2025.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Strictly speaking, with regard specifically to cattle, Argentine has already successfully carried out the first pilot test with a shipment of meat exported to Germany on May 15; in addition to the pilot tests with soybeans, another of the Argentine export products that must comply with the new legislation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the opening of the event, the Secretary of Bioeconomy of Argentine, Fernando Vilella, highlighted the differential attributes of Argentine production that are able to respond to new consumer demands linked to quality, nutrition and the environment.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Jorge Grimberg, president of the IPCVA, said that "through the new VISEC Meat system and its natural production characteristics, Argentine is consolidating itself as one of the leading countries in sustainable production". Meanwhile, Mario Ravetino, vice president of the IPCVA, assured that "compliance with this EU regulation is essential to maintain and develop the market that demands the highest value premium cuts".</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-05 00:20:22  2025-08-03 01:14:38  Details Edit Delete
7419  Global Goat Snapshot released by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)  MLA has released the eagerly awaited 2024 Global Goat Snapshot. The document offers a comprehensive analysis of Australia's leading role in the global goatmeat market and delves into the intricacies of supply and demand. It also includes a meticulous overview of domestic production, supply volumes, pricing, export figures and market access conditions, providing updated insights on trends that underpin current demand and future opportunities.   <p><strong>Australian production and supply</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Australian goat production set a new record-high year in 2023. After a 20-year low in 2020, goatmeat production and the number of animals processed more than doubled in three years, achieving the highest production volume ever recorded in Australia. Sustained favourable conditions triggered an expansion in the flock size, increasing supply volumes. Goatmeat had enjoyed record-high prices since mid-2019, but a combination of factors saw reduced prices in 2023.</p> <p><strong>Australian exports</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In a global context, Australia shines as the world's leading goatmeat exporter. In 2023, Australia exported the second highest volume of goatmeat since record began, with only 2,000 tonnes shipped weight (swt) below the records set in 2014. The more competitive prices supported the export volume, although it affected the total value perceived in 2023, decreasing it by 10% compared to the record-high year 2022. The US remains the largest market for Australian goatmeat, with the lowest market share in 20 years. China Mainland surged as the second largest market, followed by South Korea, which continued its rapid growth for the fifth consecutive year.</p> <p><strong>Domestic market</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While Australia is a net goatmeat exporter, the domestic market also represents a significant opportunity, with specific consumer segments driving growth. Recognising the opportunity for broader appeal and increased product availability, in 2024, MLA launched the Goat Trail campaign aiming to drive awareness for goatmeat and show consumers where to find and experience it in Sydney.</p> <p><strong>North America</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The US is by far Australia's largest export market, and Canada is a notable destination. During Australia's low production years, competitors significantly increased their goatmeat exports to the US. However, as Australian exports recovered and offered more competitive prices, demand for other suppliers' goatmeat plummeted, and Australia increased its market domination. While goatmeat is a niche protein with low awareness among the general public, demand is skewed to the large populations of several ethnic backgrounds and specific cities.</p> <p><strong>South Korea</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Demand for Australian goatmeat has been growing in South Korea since 2019, with the nation now a crucial market for Australia. In the last three years, it recorded record high volume and value, and accounted for a stunning 25% of the total export value in 2023, making it the second most valuable market after the US. Increasing consumer interest in overall health and the positive health association of goatmeat have been significant drivers of the demand for Australian goatmeat.</p> <p><strong>Taiwan</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Taiwan has been a long-standing trade partner, with Australia supplying almost all of Taiwan's goatmeat imports and two-thirds of the domestic consumption. Taiwan primarily imports skin-on carcases, which are typically consumed in winter due to the product's association with body strengthening and warming properties.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>China Mainland</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China, the world's largest producer of goatmeat, significantly increased its demand for Australian goatmeat in 2023, becoming the second-largest market. This surge was supported by the elimination of tariffs, competitive pricing and the unique opportunity to showcase the product at the 2023 May Day BBQ festival.</p> <p><strong>The Caribbean</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Caribbean has a large goat flock and a long tradition of enjoying goatmeat. Australia has been a reliable supplier to Trinidad &amp; Tobago for over 30 years. More affordable Australian goatmeat prices have boosted the demand from this market in 2023.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Livestock exports</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Australia&rsquo;s live goat exports rebounded in demand in 2023, driven by increased animal availability and affordable prices. In 2023, Australia exported A$7 million worth of goats, primarily to Malaysia and China.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-06 00:05:32  2025-08-03 02:07:51  Details Edit Delete
7420  Vion increases focus on Benelux chains  In line with its commitment to building sustainable integrated chains and increasing value for all partners, the Vion Food Group announces potential changes in its operational structure. Vion has decided to shift its future focus towards strengthening chains in the Benelux. Concurrently, the company is conducting a formal review of its assets in Germany due to the strategic interest they have attracted. Vion is committed to securing the right partners for its German employees and businesses allowing growth and a sound future for these assets and their respective customers and suppliers. No closures are anticipated.   <p><span lang="DE">To accelerate its strategy of establishing sustainable integrated chains in times of changing markets and strong competition from Non-EU markets, Vion has taken the decision to focus on production and sourcing in the Benelux region. The Benelux region enables Vion to capitalise on its market leadership position in pork and beef, as well as in animal welfare and sustainability, its global sales network and its advanced data-driven valorization capabilities. Successful transformation programme, recent and potential divestment steps in Germany lay a robust foundation for the future growth and resilience of Vion.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Solid future for the Benelux business</span></strong></p> <p>"To achieve our ambitious goal of becoming the most sustainable meat company in Europe, we need to focus! We see a clear opportunity to improve our position by using our robust heritage with farmers and established networks. Our plan is to focus on production within the Benelux region to solidify sustainable domestic and EU market positions,&rdquo; explains Vion&rsquo;s CEO Ronald Lotgerink the strategic background of the focus shift. The recent multi-million investments in Groenlo, Tilburg and Boxtel sites in the Netherlands show Vion&rsquo;s clear commitment to the future-proof organisation in the Benelux, focusing on animal welfare, sustainability and production efficiency. With potential German divestments, Vion prepares the road for further investments in value-added segments in the Benelux.</p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Positive outlook for German assets</span></strong></p> <p>Vion&rsquo;s German assets and businesses have a strong future, benefitting from well-established regional facilities and leading brands. Starting the disposal of processing assets in Germany at the beginning of 2024 has attracted inbound interest in the remaining German assets. The company has therefore decided to conduct a review of their strategic options. Final decisions are still to be made and will be subject to the discussions with interested parties.&nbsp;</p> <p><span lang="DE">During recent years, Vion has made significant investments in sustainable production including solar panels, cooling facilities, and further improvements of its CO2 footprint as well as pioneer projects in animal welfare and food safety. These investments will provide the framework for the sustainable future development of our German assets offering an attractive operational base. "We are strongly committed to securing the most capable partners for our German portfolio providing the best concept for prosperous future development of these businesses. This is our promise to our employees, our farmers, and our customers", emphasises Lotgerink.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Vion remains dedicated to preserving all business relationships, meeting all commitments to all partners until eventual deal closures guaranteeing a smooth transition period.</span>&nbsp;</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-06 00:10:21  2025-08-03 02:15:10  Details Edit Delete
7421  Daniel de Miguel, INTERPORC: Spain exported a total of 2.75 million tons of pork meat in 2023  The pig industry is vital for Spain's economy, being the most important livestock sector in the country and the largest producer in the European Union. More about production, international markets, animal welfare and sustainability in the Spanish pig industry you will find in this exclusive interview with Mr. Daniel de Miguel, Deputy Director and International Director of INTERPORC.  <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: Where does the Spanish pig sector position itself in the European market?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Spain has been the largest pork producer in the European Union for several years. In 2023, Spain produced 4.85 million tons, above Germany (4.22 million tons) and France (2.07 million tons).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: What is the importance of the Spanish pig sector in Spain economy?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The pig sector is vital for Spain's economy and accounts for 9.5% of industrial GDP.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It is the most important livestock sector in our country, and represents 40.7% of final livestock production, and 15.8% of final agricultural production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It generates 415,000 jobs, which represents 2.3% of total employment in Spain, 10% of employment in the Spanish primary sector, and 11.2% of agri-food employment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: How is the Spanish market at this time? Do you foresee growth in sales for the next months?&nbsp;</strong><strong>How about the Central and East European (CEE) market?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">If we observe a long sequence of several years, the tendency to reduce meat consumption is a constant in Western countries, although in Spain, pork is the one that shows the smallest decrease.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In fact, consumption of fresh and frozen meat in Spanish households grew in 2023, going from 402,500 to 420,200 tons. It is true that the consumption of processed products slightly fell, from 393,200 to 387,400 tons, but, in global figures, household consumption of fresh meat and processed products went from 795,700 tons to 807,600.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As we pointed out previously, the circumstances of international markets are changing and sometimes generate uncertainty, but the establishment of Spanish pork in European markets allows any change to be faced with guarantees.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In relation to the CEE market, Romania is the 9th most important destination market with 112,985 tons, Bulgaria is the 13th with 58,554 tons and Hungary is the 14th with 54,417 tons.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: How much pork did Spain produce in the last year and how are the volumes compared to previous years?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the last year, Spain produced 4.85 million tons of pork. This is a slightly lower figure compared to 2022, when the volume produced was 5.02 million tons.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: How much pork did Spain export in the last year and what are the main export destinations?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2023, Spain exported a total of 2.75 million tons of fresh meat and processed pork products. The main destinations were China (560,488 t), France (295,671 t), Italy (273,007 t), Japan (176,621 t) and the Philippines (144,891 t).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: Where do you see opportunities to open new markets or expand the ones existing already? To what extent the ASF situation in Europe has disrupted trade whith partners from third countries?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The diversification of Spanish pork exports offers opportunities both to strengthen the presence in important Asian markets and to explore emerging markets in Africa and Latin America.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It is evident that the ASF situation has disrupted international trade, but Spain is a country free of this disease and a leader in food safety and traceability, so its products provide all the guarantees.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN:&nbsp;</strong><strong>Spanish pork sector is a leader regarding animal welfare through all white pig food chain. How did the industry reach this high level of certification (IAWS) and what are the following steps for developing this project?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Spanish pig industry is totally committed to animal welfare. For this reason, it not only works with the European production system, the most demanding regulations in the world, but has developed its own certification.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Its B+ Animal Welfare Commitment seal has the Technical Regulation INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) that requires even stricter standards than those required by Spanish and European legislation, which has placed Spain's white pork sector at the global forefront in animal welfare.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: What consumption trends have you noticed so far and how are they shaping the meat industry?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Consumer trends show a growing interest in sustainable, ethically produced products that are healthy and nutritious. In this sense, the Spanish pork industry has responded and even anticipated demands and has decidedly opted for triple economic, social and environmental sustainability.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This translates into the production of healthier foods (with less salt), maximum respect for animal welfare and the environment, commitment to clean energy, biosecurity of the facilities and total transparency in both traceability and labeling to properly inform the consumer.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: What is INTERPORC's strategy in promoting meat consumption?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">INTERPORC's&nbsp;strategy focuses on promoting pork as a healthy and sustainable option, using marketing campaigns that highlight the quality and ethical production practices of Spanish pork, both in national and international markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In order to do this, INTERPORC always reports with scientific arguments and official data from public administrations about production, emissions into the atmosphere, consumption, etc.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>EMN: What are the obstacles that pig producers must surpass in the short-term and how is INTERPORC address to this topics of interest?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Major obstacles include fluctuations in production and raw material costs, stricter environmental regulations, and the need to adapt to changing consumer demands.&nbsp;INTERPORC&nbsp;addresses these issues through continuous training, support in the implementation of new technologies and sustainable practices, and defense of the interests of the sector before public administrations.</p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-06 00:15:14  2025-08-03 04:05:44  Details Edit Delete
7422  Australia: Improving performance with effective weaning  On-farm strategies which ensure weaners are well-prepared to thrive in backgrounding or feedlot operations also deliver the added benefit of meeting the expectations of consumers.   <p style="font-weight: 400;">Elders&rsquo; Feeder Ready Program &ndash; the only audited weaning program in Australia &ndash; supports producers to set their weaned cattle on the path to productivity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rob Inglis, Elders Livestock Production Coordinator, said the program supported industry to demonstrate its credentials as stewards of best practice in animal welfare.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It shows we can produce healthy, appropriately prepared cattle which are certified ready for feedlots or backgrounding &ndash; and command a premium price as a result", he said.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Animals which are accredited through the Feeder Ready Program receive an Elders&rsquo; pink ear tag which immediately identifies them as having been weaned in-line with industry best practice.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The program has two mandatory criteria:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>audit by a third-party expert&nbsp;</li> <li>a vaccine schedule.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, there are three recommended steps designed to help optimise performance:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>a trace mineral injection</li> <li>an internal and external parasite treatment program&nbsp;</li> <li>a good quality ration.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rob is one of three independent auditors conducting site visits to inspect the cattle post-weaning and ensure they meet each of the program criteria. This includes observing cattle behaviour in the yards to confirm they have been yard-weaned for at least seven days.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Feeder Ready complements the Vaccine Ready Guidelines, with the independent auditors confirming Clostridial and Bovine Respiratory Disease vaccinations have been given and that any additional vaccinations are also noted on the schedule.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The program also recommends animals receive a trace mineral injection (Multimin Evolution), appropriate parasite treatments, and a good quality ration to support their accreditation. Rob said these recommendations were assessed by auditors on a case-by-case basis.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We look at the circumstances of each property to determine what parasite treatments or rations are most appropriate", he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The important thing is we&rsquo;re delivering transparency around these criteria so that buyers receive a full account of how that animal has been treated up to the point of sale".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There are a range of benefits from accreditation through the program.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Price premiums:&nbsp;</strong>The Elders pink tags make it easy for buyers to identify feeders that have been correctly weaned, potentially delivering price premiums to producers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Transport ready:</strong>&nbsp;Effective weaning makes cattle easier to handle in the yards and calmer during travel, creating a safer environment for both animals and humans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Appropriately-weaned cattle are easier and safer to load and unload", Rob said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"They&rsquo;ll also experience far less stress during trips and be in better condition when they eventually reach the feedlot".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Improved performance:</strong>&nbsp;Cattle which have been appropriately weaned convert feed more efficiently and spend less time in feedlots, resulting in lower feed costs and reduced carbon emissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Improved survival:</strong>&nbsp;More importantly from the feedlot&rsquo;s point of view, appropriately weaned cattle have a lower morbidity rate.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have stats from a couple of feedlots which show the morbidity rate for unweaned cattle is around 20%, while for properly-weaned animals it's around 4%", Rob said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"That&rsquo;s a significant difference and I think we're now seeing more feedlots walk past cattle that haven&rsquo;t been properly weaned because they just don't want to run that risk".</p>  1    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-07 00:05:30  2025-08-01 19:57:46  Details Edit Delete
7423  Scottish foodservice to benefit from Scotch Beef Club relaunch  Foodservice businesses in Scotland can now take advantage of marketing and technical support opportunities offered by the Scotch Beef Club, relaunched this week by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).  <p><span lang="DE">The Scotch Beef Club invited an audience of leading foodservice stakeholders to its relaunch, hosted at Highland Coast Hotels&rsquo; four-star Lochardil House in Inverness. The fast-growing hotel group, which now operates seven hotels in the north of Scotland, is passionate about local and regional produce, with all its red meat sourced from the Highlands and Islands.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Any restaurant business serving premium quality Scotch Beef can join the Club and benefit from QMS&rsquo;s marketing collateral and support.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tom Gibson, Director of Business Development at QMS, said: &ldquo;The Scotch Beef Club also provides added value for these businesses, promoting their support for the Quality Assurance, provenance and traceability of our premium red meat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Increasing trade with foodservice is top of our agenda. We have a mission to ensure current and potential customers are aware of the Scotch difference &ndash; the factors which make Scotland&rsquo;s premium red meat the top choice".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Speaking at the launch, he said that was great opportunity for chefs, restauranteurs and others in foodservice to join the Club and highlight their support for Scottish agriculture. "Our home market is key for our brands, and our customer base are great advocates for the Scottish meat industry".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Attendees - who were shown a film showcasing Scotland&rsquo;s red meat sector as well as seeing and tasting Scotch Beef - were also able to discuss it with QMS specialists at the event. Key messages focussed on the consistent quality, sustainability and exceptional taste and tenderness of Scotland&rsquo;s red meat brands, attributes which are highly prized by discerning customers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">David Whiteford, Chairman of Highland Coast Hotels, said: "Across our collection of seven landmark venues, we&rsquo;re passionate about local and regional produce and as a local farmer myself it gives me great pride to know that all of our beef is born and reared on farms and crofts in the Highlands and Islands region and so we&rsquo;re the ideal platform to promote this campaign.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It&rsquo;s of great value to know that the whole Scotch process is underpinned by QMS&rsquo;s independently certified farm to fork quality assurance scheme. We&rsquo;re delighted to commit to support and showcase only the best quality Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork on our hotel restaurant and brasserie menus".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">QMS Brand Development Manager Gordon Newlands added: "The story behind our brands is hugely appealing. We look forward to working with more businesses in the foodservice sector, helping them demonstrate their support for sustainably produced, quality assured Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork".</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-07 00:10:00  2025-08-02 22:14:07  Details Edit Delete
7424  US: Applegate Farms introduces first nationally-available organic pepperoni  To celebrate the brand’s first foray into organic pepperoni, the Applegate brand is teaming up with Coyote Outdoor Living and Bob’s Red Mill for the Ultimate Pizza Giveaway.  <p>APPLEGATE<span lang="DE">&nbsp;pepperoni has gone organic. Building on its line of 100% natural1 pepperoni, Applegate Farms, LLC, the makers of the nation&rsquo;s leading natural and organic meat brand, announced the release of two new organic pepperoni options:&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">APPLEGATE ORGANICS</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;Pork &amp; Beef Uncured Pepperoni and&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">APPLEGATE ORGANICS</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;Turkey Uncured Pepperoni. These additions are the first nationally available organic pepperoni options on the market, available now at Sprouts and Whole Foods Markets nationwide.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pepperoni fans can enjoy all the great flavors of&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">APPLEGATE NATURALS</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;pepperoni, now in new, organic options. Great for pizza, subs, or simple snacking, both new products meet Applegate&rsquo;s standards for organic meat: 100% natural, USDA Organic, animals raised with no antibiotics ever and meat that is Applegate Humanely Raised.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Applegate is a primary player in the pepperoni and dry cured meat space as the #No. 1 brand in the natural/organic dry cured meat category, #No. 6 largest branded pepperoni in the total category, and #No. 1 largest pepperoni brand raised without antibiotics.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"With consumer demand for organic products outpacing the growth of meat raised without antibiotics, and no nationally-available organic pepperoni options, we could not ignore the clear opportunity to enter this category", said Joseph O&rsquo;Connor, President of Applegate. "As the country&rsquo;s largest natural and organic meat brand, we had the resources, the desire and the access to develop a launch of this scale. We are so excited for pepperoni-loving Applegate fans to try both new products".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A study, commissioned by Applegate found that 66% of pizza lovers say that pepperoni is their favorite pizza topping, leading the company to team up with Coyote Outdoor Living and Bob&rsquo;s Red Mill to give pizza fans an exciting opportunity to experience the new&nbsp;</span><span lang="DE">APPLEGATE ORGANICS</span><span lang="DE">&nbsp;pepperoni &ndash; and maybe even win some prizes while doing so!</span></p>  1    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-07 00:15:20  2025-08-01 13:16:00  Details Edit Delete
7425  TRANSAVIA: We believe that all consumers have the right to expect the highest standards of food safety  On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, marked on 7 June by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), TRANSAVIA, the leader of the poultry market in Romania reaffirms its commitment and social responsibility by offering safe, high quality chicken meat products.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">The major commitment for the Romanian chicken meat market leader is based on its belief that food safety is non-negotiable in any form and under any circumstances. Food safety is essential for our health, for everyone's health, and it is a shared responsibility, from the producer to the distributors, to the traders, the authorities and the consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"As the leader of the poultry market in Romania, we take an active role in educating the market and setting good practice models regarding traceability and chicken meat production under the safest and highest quality conditions. For the TRANSAVIA team,&nbsp;food quality and safety&nbsp;&nbsp;are part of the social responsibility commitment assumed by all 2300+ employees who do everything day by day exactly as it should be done, from grain to fork. Thus, we guarantee the safety and quality of our products. We are proud that this year, too, we have not recorded any recalls or withdrawals of products for food safety reasons. This shows that we keep our promises every day and that we have a quality and safety culture where all our employees follow the strictest protocols, standards and rules",&nbsp;says&nbsp;<strong>Marian Sabău,&nbsp;</strong><strong>Quality and Food Safety Director, TRANSAVIA</strong>.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Using the best hygiene and food safety practices, TRANSAVIA always does things exactly right and ensures that every product bearing its brand arrives on the consumer's table in optimal condition, without health risks, every time.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"<strong>At TRANSAVIA we believe that all consumers have the right to expect the highest standards of food safety, consistently and uniformly guaranteed</strong>,&nbsp;no matter where they eat or where they buy chicken from. That's why every activity in our 100% vertically integrated production chain, from grain to fork, is carefully supervised and monitored, from the selection of breeds and breeding parents, to feeding the birds scientifically formulated feed produced in our Combined Feed Factory, with grain grown by us on the approximately 10,000 hectares of farmland we work, to the slaughtering, processing, packaging and delivery processes. We apply best practice and the strictest standards of hygiene and food safety, ensuring that every product bearing the TRANSAVIA logo is a symbol of trust and quality", says&nbsp;<strong>Cristina Lupșan, Quality Director, Processing Sector, TRANSAVIA.</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>How do we know that foods are safe</strong><strong>?</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Standards, based on science, define what is safe and what is not. Through these standards, acceptable limits for various micro-organisms in food are identified, and safe limits are set for various hazardous substances that can enter food from the environment or through the production process. These standards guide hygiene, nutrition, food inspection, labelling and many other aspects. The standards set by the Codex Alimentarius 60 years ago protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade, and the responsibility for their application and food safety lies with every actor in the supply chain, from producers to processors, transporters, traders, authorities and consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This year's World Food Safety Day brings to the fore the need to be "prepared for the unexpected". This slogan (Prepare for Unexpected) resonates strongly with the current context and underlines the importance of collaboration throughout the supply chain, from producers to consumers, who must act responsibly. In this context, TRANSAVIA's Director of Quality Industrialisation reminds consumers of the importance of making the right choice of food, offering some practical guidelines for choosing safe and high quality chicken meat:</p> <ol style="font-weight: 400;"> <li><strong>Choose chicken from trusted producers</strong>&nbsp;who rigorously adhere to food safety standards and can provide detailed information about the origin and complete production process of the chicken.</li> <li><strong>Check the origin of the chicken.</strong>&nbsp;It's important to know the country of origin and the producer to ensure the animals were raised under appropriate conditions, the agricultural practices used for feeding the chickens are responsible and sustainable, and the slaughterhouses and factories adhere to the highest food safety standards.</li> <li><strong>Pay attention to the product label.</strong>&nbsp;Make sure the label provides the legally required information (product name, ingredient list for processed products, net quantity of basic products, product shelf life or expiration date, the name or trade name of the producer, the country of origin or place of provenance, etc. &ndash; for more details, see the Good Practice Guide in labeling and advertising poultry meat on the ANPC website). Read the information regarding the expiration date, storage conditions, and preparation instructions. It's important to follow these instructions to ensure the safety and quality of the chicken you consume.</li> <li><strong>Pay attention to the characteristics of the products you choose.</strong>&nbsp;The appearance should be clean, with a moist but not sticky surface. For frozen products, the carcass should not show deformities. The muscle color should be a characteristic pinkish-red with firm and elastic consistency. The smell should be characteristic and normal. For frozen carcasses, the ice glaze should be clean, transparent, without a reddish tint. Organs (liver, heart, gizzard) should be well-cleaned, show normal and unmodified color and consistency, with a characteristic smell.</li> <li><strong>Analyze marketing messages carefully.</strong>&nbsp;Any claim aiming to highlight product differences must be supported by verifiable arguments and information. It is recommended to choose products from trusted producers who communicate transparently about the entire production process.</li> <li><strong>Ensure proper handling of purchased products.</strong>&nbsp;It is crucial to handle chicken under hygienic conditions and use clean utensils and surfaces when cutting and preparing it. It's important to cook the chicken and chicken products properly, ensuring they reach the recommended internal temperature indicated on the label.</li> </ol> <ol start="7"> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Stay informed about food safety aspects</strong>.&nbsp;Consult reliable websites such as the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC), the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.fao.org/home/en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fao.org/home/en&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1717848811667000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NesgIT0gI1hCl0P92b7JR">FAO</a>)&nbsp;to find the latest information and recommendations in the field. The better informed you are, the safer and more responsible choices you can make.</li> </ol> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The quality and safety of TRANSAVIA products are a calling card abroad, where the 100% Romanian owned company exports about 30% of its production to almost 30 countries on several continents. A family business, 100% integrated, TRANSAVIA distinguishes itself as the only producer in Romania that fully manages the production, breeding and processing of all chickens in its own facilities, thus being able to guarantee consistency for the high quality and maximum safety of all products offered.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">TRANSAVIA is the only company in the Romanian sector selected in 2023 by the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the European Commission to carry out an audit of the control system in the field of slaughter hygiene and compliance with meat inspection requirements in Romania, which has obtained very good results confirming that the market leader in chicken meat in Romania strictly complies with safety and hygiene standards. At the same time, TRANSAVIA is the only Romanian company that has assumed the standards to be a co-signatory of the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Business and Marketing Practices in the Food Sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Romania's largest chicken meat producer focuses on responsible and sustainable farming practices, transparently ensuring through the publication of annual GRI-compliant Sustainability Reports that animals are reared in appropriate conditions and that the highest food safety standards are met. For more information about TRANSAVIA and its commitment to food safety, you can consult the latest Sustainability Report published by the company</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Chicken meat is one of the staple foods on the table, providing a significant intake of the daily protein requirement (approximately 50g). Specifically, a lunch of vegetables and 200g of grilled chicken breast provides 44g of protein, and two boneless, skinless top thighs (about 250g) with vegetables provides 47g of protein.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>World Food Safety Day</strong>&nbsp;was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018 and is marked annually on June 7. This day is an important opportunity to promote the production and consumption of safe food and to draw attention to food risks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>  1    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-07 00:22:26  2025-08-03 02:00:11  Details Edit Delete
7426  Value growth for salmon and trout contributed to solid seafood exports in May  Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14 billion in May. This is an increase of NOK 1 billion, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.  <p>"The growth in value in May is largely due to increased export volumes of both salmon and trout, as well as price growth for salmon", says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Best May ever for seafood exports</strong></p> <p>In the first four months of the year, the Norwegian krone was weaker than in the corresponding months last year, which boosted export prices measured in Norwegian kroner. This has now changed.</p> <p>&ldquo;In May, the Norwegian krone strengthened, so there was no positive currency effect last month. Despite this, the value of Norwegian seafood exports has never been higher in a month of May before. Although these are challenging economic times for many consumers, Norwegian seafood is still a highly sought-after food product", says Chramer.</p> <p><strong>Three EU countries had the highest growth</strong></p> <p>In May, Norway's largest and most important market, the EU, saw value growth of five per cent. This is also where the three countries with the highest growth in May are located:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Spain (+NOK 142 million, +19%)</li> <li>Portugal (+NOK 132 million, +22%)</li> <li>Netherlands (+DKK 115 million, +15%)</li> </ul> <p>So far this year, Norway has exported seafood worth NOK 68.5 billion. This is NOK 1.2 billion, or 2 per cent, higher than in the same period last year.</p> <p>Salmon exceeded NOK 10 billion in export value</p> <p>Salmon is still by far the largest and most important species.</p> <p>&ldquo;In May, there was growth in volume for the first time this year. This contributed greatly to the export value of salmon exceeding NOK 10 billion last month", explains Christian Chramer.</p> <p><strong>Exciting developments for trout</strong></p> <p>May was also a historic month for trout. Never has the value of this fish been higher in a single month.</p> <p>"Although trout accounted for only five per cent of the total value of farmed salmonids in May, there was strong growth. This is an important contribution to the further development of this category, and it will be exciting to follow the development of trout throughout the year", says Chramer.</p> <p><strong>Lower volume for cod</strong></p> <p>For other species, cod stood out with a significantly lower export volume for both fresh and frozen cod.</p> <p>&ldquo;However, this is compensated by price growth for several fresh, frozen and conventional cod products compared to May last year", says Christian Chramer.</p> <p>Seafood exports in May</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The largest markets for Norwegian seafood exports in May were Denmark, Poland and the USA.</li> <li>Seafood was exported to a total of 105 countries in May. This is 11 fewer than in May last year</li> </ul> <p><strong>Growth in volume and value for salmon</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 82,662 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 10.1 billion in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 724 million, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 2 per cent</li> <li>Poland, Denmark and Spain were the largest markets for salmon in May</li> </ul> <p>At NOK 164 per kg, the price of fresh salmon fillets is at a record high, which is NOK 5 per kg higher than the previous record month of April 2023.</p> <p><strong>Increased share of fillets</strong></p> <p><strong>&ldquo;</strong>May was the first month in 2024 to see growth in salmon volumes. At the same time, fillet exports continue to increase compared with last year. This applies to both volume and value", says Seafood Analyst Paul T. Aandahl with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>In terms of volume, fresh fillet increased by 35 per cent to 13,223 tonnes, while frozen fillet increased by 21 per cent to 5,836 tonnes.</p> <p>"Converted into round weight, this means that the fillet share of salmon exports increased from 25 per cent last year to 30 per cent this year", explains Aandahl.</p> <p>The export value of fresh salmon fillets increased by 40 per cent to NOK 2.2 billion, while exports of frozen fillets increased by 13 per cent to just over NOK 900 million.</p> <p><strong>Highest value growth in Spain</strong></p> <p>Spain saw the greatest growth in value in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 163 million, or 25 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Spain ended at 6,833 tonnes, which is 14 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p>&ldquo;Salmon exports to Spain have developed very favourably. This is primarily driven by strong domestic consumption, but as the tourists have returned, we see that the volume of salmon is also increasing in the restaurant segment. This is a trend that we believe will continue, so we are optimistic", says Tore Holvik, the Norwegian Seafood Council's envoy to Spain.</p> <p><strong>Historically strong month for trout</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 5,561 tonnes of trout worth NOK 587 million in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 231 million, or 65 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 83 per cent</li> <li>Ukraine, USA and Thailand were the largest markets for trout in May</li> </ul> <p>This is a record high export value for trout in a single month, NOK 20 million higher than the previous record month, which was in August 2023.</p> <p>Ukraine had the highest value growth in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 93 million, or 538 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to Ukraine ended at 1,174 tonnes, which is 470 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Highest growth for fresh whole trout</strong></p> <p>&ldquo;While exports of trout fillets have increased, it is whole fish that has increased most for trout. Fresh whole trout has increased by 81 per cent in value, to NOK 413 million. This means that fresh whole trout accounted for 70 per cent of the value, compared with 64 per cent in May last year", says Seafood Analyst Paul T. Aandahl with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Weak month for fresh cod</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 3,023 tonnes of fresh cod worth NOK 189 million in May</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 52 million, or 22 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>Volume fell by 28 per cent</li> <li>Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain were the largest markets for fresh cod in May</li> </ul> <p>"With landings of fresh cod more than halving in May, it's no surprise that export volumes of fresh wild cod also fell sharply", says Seafood Analyst Eivind Hestvik Br&aelig;kkan with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>In May, the export volume of fresh wild cod fell by as much as 45 per cent to 2,038 tonnes, while the export value fell by 39 per cent to NOK 130 million.</p> <p><strong>Every third cod comes from aquaculture</strong></p> <p>For fresh farmed cod, the export volume increased by 90 per cent to 985 tonnes, while the export value increased by 128 per cent to a total of NOK 58 million.</p> <p>"As a result, farmed cod accounted for as much as 33 per cent of the export volume of fresh cod in May", explains Br&aelig;kkan.</p> <p>For wild cod, the transit country Denmark was, as usual, the largest destination country, followed by the Netherlands and Sweden. Of these, Sweden had the smallest decline in export volume. It was 14 per cent, to a total of 80 tonnes.</p> <p><strong>The Netherlands was the largest recipient country</strong></p> <p>For farmed cod, the Netherlands was the largest destination country, with an export volume of almost 500 tonnes, a full 350 tonnes more than last year. Most of the volume to the Netherlands is processed and re-exported to other major fresh markets.</p> <p>Cod market Spain was the second largest market for fresh farmed cod, with volume growth of 55 per cent to 274 tonnes last month.</p> <p><strong>Decline for frozen cod</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 4,536 tonnes of frozen cod worth NOK 296 million in May</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 103 million, or 26 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>Volume fell by 37 per cent</li> <li>China, the UK and Vietnam were the largest markets for frozen cod in May</li> </ul> <p>For frozen cod, landings were more than halved in May, which has resulted in lower export volumes.</p> <p>"After the UK became the biggest destination for frozen cod last year, China has now been our biggest destination for two months in a row", says Seafood Analyst Eivind Hestvik Br&aelig;kkan with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Import ban may have affected exports</strong></p> <p>China saw the greatest growth in value in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 54 million, or 76 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to China ended at 2,023 tonnes, which is 20 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p>"The US import ban on Russian cod processed in third countries may have contributed to increased demand for Norwegian cod in China, for processing and re-export to the US market," says Br&aelig;kkan.</p> <p><strong>Volume to Vietnam has doubled</strong></p> <p>Vietnam also saw significant growth in May.</p> <p>&ldquo;An export volume of 700 tonnes is more than double that of May last year, and so far, this year Vietnam is the destination country with the highest growth in export value. Much of this volume will probably also end up as fillet products in the US market", explains Eivind Hestvik Br&aelig;kkan.</p> <p><strong>Solid May for clipfish</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 6,779 tonnes of clipfish worth NOK 527 million in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 194 million, or 58 per cent, compared to the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 49 per cent</li> <li>Portugal, Congo-Brazzaville and the Dominican Republic were the largest markets for clipfish in May</li> </ul> <p>For saithe clipfish, the export volume ended at 3,798 tonnes, up 45 per cent from May last year. The export value ended at NOK 156 million, 26 per cent higher than last year.</p> <p>For cod clipfish, the export volume was 2,355 tonnes, 60 per cent higher than last year. The export value was NOK 334 million, which is an increase of 90 per cent.</p> <p><strong>Portugal largest market</strong></p> <p>"Portugal is, as usual, the largest destination country, with 85 per cent of the export volume of cod clipfish in May", says Seafood Analyst Eivind Hestvik Br&aelig;kkan with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Portugal had the highest value growth for clipfish in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 152 million, or 111 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to Portugal ended at 2,095 tonnes, which is 81 per cent higher than the same month last year. Thus, the strong development for clipfish to Portugal continues.</p> <p><strong>Strong growth for clipfish from ling and tusk</strong></p> <p>So far this year, 6,610 tonnes of clipfish have been exported to Portugal, which is an increase of 22 per cent from last year.</p> <p>"Although the vast majority of clipfish exported to Portugal is cod, there has also been significant growth in exports of clipfish from ling and tusk this year, with 53 and 144 tonnes of each species respectively, up from 37 and 23 tonnes in the same period last year", says Br&aelig;kkan.</p> <p><strong>Good demand in Portugal</strong></p> <p>Portugal's economic growth is higher than elsewhere in the EU. There is still good growth in tourism and an improved economic outlook for the Portuguese consumer.</p> <p>"Despite higher prices and lower quotas, demand in Portugal has been good so far this year. In the last month we have seen a noticeable increase in the price of bacalao for consumers in shops, so it will be exciting to follow the market going forward", says Trond Rismo, the Norwegian Seafood Council's envoy to Portugal.</p> <p><strong>Volume decline and value growth for salted fish</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 3,937 tonnes of salted fish worth NOK 386 million in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 12 million, or 3 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>Volume fell by 9 per cent</li> <li>Portugal, Spain and France were the largest markets for salted fish in May</li> </ul> <p>Strong demand for salted fish, particularly in Portugal, has helped to keep the export price of whole salted cod above NOK 100 per kg for three months in a row.</p> <p><strong>Two months in a row with record export values</strong></p> <p>"Even with a significant volume decline, there have now been two consecutive months with record-high export values for salted fish in a single month", says Seafood Analyst Eivind Hestvik Br&aelig;kkan with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Portugal had the highest value growth in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 6 million, or 2 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Portugal ended at 3,319 tonnes, which is 12 per cent lower than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Good stockfish month</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 226 tonnes of stockfish worth NOK 53 million in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 13 million, or 31 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 47 per cent</li> <li>Italy, Nigeria and Croatia were the largest markets for stockfish in May</li> </ul> <p>Our largest stockfish market, Italy, saw the greatest growth in May, with an export volume of 126 tonnes and an export value of NOK 39 million. This is an increase of 48 per cent in volume and 46 per cent in value compared with May last year.</p> <p>So far this year, the export volume to Italy has increased by 5 per cent, to a total of 965 tonnes.</p> <p><strong>Weak May for herring</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 8,935 tonnes of herring worth NOK 182 million in May</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 10 million, or 5 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>Volume fell by 24 per cent</li> <li>Lithuania, Germany and Latvia were the largest markets for herring in May</li> </ul> <p>May is the start of the North Sea herring fishery, and this year it started in week 21, compared to week 18 last year.</p> <p>"Despite a great deal of effort, the fishing has been weak, and with a lot of carrion in the fish, the quality has not been good enough for consumption. That's why most of it has been used for flour and oil - and not for export", says Jan Eirik Johnsen, Head of Pelagic Species with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>No matjes exports to the Netherlands</strong></p> <p>May is also the start of the matjes season, where the Netherlands is the most important market. However, no matjes herring was exported to the Netherlands in May this year.</p> <p>"We must go back to 2018 to find the last time that happened", says Johnsen.</p> <p><strong>Good fillet month</strong></p> <p>The trend towards fewer exports of whole frozen herring continues, while it was a strong month for exports of fillets.</p> <p>"A total of 6,600 tonnes of fillet were exported with a value of NOK 140 million, which is an increase of almost 20 per cent in volume and 41 per cent in value compared with the same period last year", explains Jan Eirik Johnsen.</p> <p>In May, ICES published its quota recommendation for North Sea herring for 2025. The quota recommendation is 412,000 tonnes, which is a decrease of 22.5 per cent compared with this year's quota.</p> <p><strong>Mackerel exports were characterised by quota cuts</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 6,274 tonnes of mackerel worth NOK 160 million in May</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 63 million, or 28 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>Volume fell by 36 per cent</li> <li>Vietnam, Japan and Lithuania were the largest markets for mackerel in May</li> </ul> <p>"May is the low season for mackerel exports, and with reduced quotas and fewer landings from foreign vessels, a decline in exports is to be expected", says Jan Eirik Johnsen, Head of Pelagic Species with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>In the 2023/2024 season (August to date), 312,000 tonnes were landed, compared with 368,000 tonnes in the previous season. This is a reduction of 15 per cent.</p> <p><strong>Important negotiations with the UK</strong></p> <p>"The most exciting thing happening on the mackerel front is the negotiations between Norway and the UK on, among other things, Norwegian fishermen's ability to fish in British waters. Last year we reached the first post-Brexit agreement with the UK, where Norway exchanged 3.64 per cent of its quota (24,635 tonnes) for access to fish 60 per cent of the Norwegian quota in UK waters", says Jan Eirik Johnsen.</p> <p>Fall in value and volume for king crab</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 118 tonnes of king crab worth NOK 61 million in May</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 12 million, or 16 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>Volume fell by 14 per cent</li> <li>The US, Denmark and Hong Kong SAR were the largest markets for king crab in May</li> </ul> <p>Despite a decline in volume and value compared to May last year, this year's May is strong compared to previous years.</p> <p>Strong month for live king crab</p> <p>"The reopening of the king crab fisheries has led to a strong month for live exports in particular. This is a record high value for a month of May, and only once before has a larger volume of live king crab been exported in May, and that was last year", says Marte Sofie Danielsen, Head of Shellfish at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Until Russia begins its fishing season in September, Norway is now the only supplier of live red king crab.</p> <p>Record high price per kilo</p> <p>"Combined with strong demand and lower availability, this has led to a record-high price for live king crab of NOK 723 per kg, which is NOK 47 per kg higher than the previous record month of March 2024", explains Danielsen.</p> <p>The majority of live exports have gone to the US, which has seen an increase of 82 per cent in terms of value compared to May last year.</p> <p>Denmark saw the greatest growth in value in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 2 million, or 67 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Denmark ended at 9 tonnes, which is 94 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p>Good development for snow crab</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 446 tonnes of snow crab worth NOK 59 million in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 29 million, or 97 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 34 per cent</li> <li>USA, South Korea and Japan were the largest markets for snow crab in May</li> </ul> <p>In April, the Norwegian snow crab fishery was MSC-approved, which means that catches from 26 January this year can use the MSC label.</p> <p>"The price of snow crab<strong>&nbsp;</strong>continues the positive trend it has shown so far this year, with the fourth consecutive month of growth<strong>.&nbsp;</strong>In May, the price increased by 47 per cent, or NOK 42 per kg, to NOK 132 per kg, compared with May last year", says Marte Sofie Danielsen, Head of Shellfish at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Increased demand to Asia</p> <p>Due to the sanctions in the West, virtually all Russian crab is exported to the Asian markets.</p> <p>&ldquo;Despite this<strong>,&nbsp;</strong>demand in Asia for Norwegian snow crab was good in May, with growth of 92 per cent in value. 80 tonnes of frozen snow crab were exported to the transit market South Korea, which was the largest import market in Asia in May, at an average price of NOK 190 per kg", explains Danielsen.</p> <p>A total of NOK 30 million was exported to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and China.</p> <p>USA is largest single market</p> <p><strong>"</strong>The USA is still the largest single market. It had the highest value growth in May, with an increase in export value of NOK 19 million, or 200 per cent, compared with the same month last year", says Marte Sofie Danielsen.</p> <p>The export volume to the USA ended at 210 tonnes, which is 82 per cent higher than the same month last year<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Strong growth for prawn</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 5,138 tonnes of prawn worth NOK 205 million in May</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 93 million, or 82 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 265 per cent</li> <li>Iceland, Sweden and Canada were the largest markets for prawn in May</li> </ul> <p>There is good fishing in the Barents Sea, which has led to increased landings and increased exports of frozen, cooked shell prawn and frozen, raw industrial prawn.</p> <p>This has led to a record high export value for prawn in a single month, NOK 11 million higher than the previous record month in March 2001.</p> <p>Largest export volume in 24 years</p> <p>"The world record is mainly volume-driven. We have to go back to June 2000 to find a larger export volume for prawn in a single month", says Marte Sofie Danielsen, Head of Shellfish at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Growth for frozen industrial prawn and frozen cooked shell prawn</strong></p> <p>More than 3,000 tonnes of frozen industrial prawn have been exported, compared to nothing in May 2023.</p> <p>"This has mainly gone to Iceland and Canada, both of which have reduced their quotas", explains Danielsen.</p> <p>Iceland thus<strong>&nbsp;</strong>had the highest value growth in May, with an export value of NOK 35 million, compared with nothing the year before. The export volume ended at 1,739 tonnes.</p> <p>"In addition, exports of frozen, cooked shell prawn have more than doubled, setting a record in terms of value for a single month. However, the price has fallen by around NOK 13 per kg compared with May last year", says Marte Sofie Danielsen.</p> <p>Frozen, cooked shell prawn to a value of NOK 47 million were exported in May, most of which went to Ukraine, Denmark and Morocco.</p> <p><strong>Record month for fresh shell prawn</strong></p> <p>&ldquo;Coastal fishing was also good in May, and fresh shell prawns had their strongest May ever, both in terms of volume and value. Exports totalled NOK 4.7 million more than the previous May record, which was last year", explains Danielsen.</p>  1    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-08 00:05:29  2025-08-02 00:12:50  Details Edit Delete
7427  Strong demand for Australian red meat continues in US  During May, 36,703 tonnes of lamb were exported, which is the highest lamb export on record for a single month. The United States (US) continues to be the largest market for Australian lamb, followed by China and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.  <p><span lang="DE">The increase in total export volume has led to a diversification in markets. For example, exports to Iraq have increased fivefold from last year to 1,386 tonnes, becoming Australia&rsquo;s eighth largest lamb market in May. As Australian exports maintain a strong pace, it will present opportunities to develop market share both in Australia&rsquo;s traditional key markets and emerging markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australian exports of mutton rose 11% year-on-year to 21,664 tonnes, the largest single month figure since November 2019.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China was the largest market for the month, though exports fell 38% year-on-year to 5,363 tonnes. Most of the export growth came from markets in MENA; Exports to Saudi Arabia doubled to 1,950 tonnes, exports to Oman rose by 146% to 1,284 tonnes and exports to Qatar lifted eightfold to 1,229 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to our other key markets (outside of China and MENA) remained robust; exports to Malaysia rose 26% year-on-year to 2,365 tonnes, exports to the US also rose by 26% to 936 tonnes and exports to Singapore lifted 11% to 889 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There was a rise of 9% from April and 25% (113,923 tonnes) when compared to May 2023 for beef exports. This makes May the biggest month for beef exports since December 2019, and the largest May export figure since 2015.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The export growth was led by strong exports to the US, which lifted by 74% year-on-year to 31,294 tonnes, making up 27% of total exports. US declines in production are now having a noticeable impact on export flows; Australian exports to the US have been consistently high this year, and lower US exports to Japan and Korea have caused increased demand for Australian beef in those markets.&nbsp; Exports to Japan rose by 31% year-on-year to 19,366 tonnes, and exports to Korea lifted 9% year-on-year to 17,096 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China was the only major market to see a decline in volumes, with exports falling 22% year-on-year to 15,359 tonnes. Brazil is the major exporter to China, and with Brazilian production currently running at near-record highs, this is impacting the Australian market share.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After the record export number in April, goat exports reached the second highest ever in May at 4,682 tonnes. This was largely driven by exports to the US, which more than doubled to 2,894 tonnes and made up 62% of trade, as well as exports to South Korea, which lifted by 80% year-on-year to 856 tonnes.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-08 00:10:24  2025-08-01 23:09:50  Details Edit Delete
7428  China lifts embargo on five beef plants from Australia  China has lifted import bans on five major Australian beef processing facilities, in the latest sign of improving relations between the two nations, informs the Australian government.  <p><span lang="DE">China imposed the bans between 2020 and 2022, around the same time as it banned imports of a number of commodities, including coal, timber and wine, from Australia, after Canberra called for an independent investigation into the origins of Covid-19. The bans applied to certain plants but did not affect others, meaning Australia could still send beef to China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It was tough for those plants in particular, but we still saw meat exporting", said an analyst on agriculture. He added that lifting restrictions should boost Australian shipments to China, which have already increased. to its highest level since 2020 as a declining cattle herd in the United States, Australia's main competitor, reduces its exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lower US supply may have been one reason for China's action. China was Australia's second-biggest beef export market last year, receiving 240,000 tonnes worth about $1.6 billion, Australian trade data shows.</span></p>  1    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-09 00:05:37  2025-08-02 12:50:20  Details Edit Delete
7429  HCC: Lamb throughput marginally higher than expected but concerns remain  The latest figures for lambs processed to date were marginally higher than expected, recent processing figures from Defra have revealed, which has been welcomed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). However, the red meat promotion body has raised concerns about the overall declining lamb crop figures.  <p><span lang="DE">Whilst the 2023-24 lamb crop was some six percent smaller than earlier year levels according to the June survey, HCC was pleased to note that predictions made in its &lsquo;Between the Lines report - Lamb Supply: Update &amp; Outlook&rsquo; released in February 2024, modestly predicted that total lamb throughput for the 2023-24 lamb crop year would stand at around 11.9 million lambs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Recently released figures by Defra have revealed that 12.0 million lambs were processed during the lamb crop year which focused on the period between May 2023 and April 2024 &ndash; which is around 1% higher than the HCC predicted level.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The report also estimated that a further 3.6 million lambs remained on the ground for slaughter within the lamb crop year at the time of writing. Defra&rsquo;s throughput figures for January to April 2024 suggest that a total of 3.7 million lambs were processed during the period, which is some 3% higher than the estimation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, whilst this confirms a slight increase, concerns remain as the total number of lambs processed during the lamb crop year (the 12.0 million) &ndash; is 2.5% lower (or almost 304,000 head) than for the previous lamb crop (2022-23), and a further 5% fewer than the 5-year average.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC&rsquo;s Intelligence, Analysis and Business Insight Executive, Glesni Phillips, said: "These figures are welcome news and we are pleased to see that that a few extra lambs came forward than initially anticipated. Record high farmgate prices may have encouraged more to come forward. However, this may mean that producers have retained fewer ewe lambs for breeding, which could have implications on the breeding flock size further down the line".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Glesni added that this also raised concerns around overall available critical mass and highlighted wider potential implications.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"If the current overall declining trend continues, we could see an impact for the wider rural economy; for example, Welsh processing plants employ 1000s of people &ndash; if throughput continues to decrease there may be plant consolidation across the UK with the risk of job losses in Wales", she said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Furthermore, Glesni pointed out that demand is expected to increase on the domestic market, with another Islamic festival -Eid Al-Adha (beginning 16 June 2024) on the horizon.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This may see favourable farmgate prices in early June and with an increasing supply on the domestic market as New Season Lambs come forward, we will hopefully also see import volumes level out", she added.</span></p>  1    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-09 00:10:10  2025-08-02 13:31:44  Details Edit Delete
7430  GB pig prices up in May  In May the EU spec SPP averaged 211.19p/kg, an increase of 0.29p from April, informs AHDB. Weekly movements varied during the period with small declines recorded in the week ending 04 and 25 May. However, these were counteracted by increases through the rest of the month, with notably larger increases in weeks ending 18 May and 01 June to currently sit at 211.39p/kg. This has resulted in the SPP continuing to sit in the range of 210-212p/kg since the end of January.  <p><span lang="DE">The EU spec APP stood at 213.71p/kg in the week ending 25 May, gaining 2.42p since the end of April, although weekly changes have fluctuated in size, they have been positive with the exception of w/e 4 May. The APP has remained relatively stable since the end of December 2023, sitting in the range of 210-213p/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Both the price series are sitting below year ago levels by around 10p/kg for the SPP and 6p/kg for the APP.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The price differential between the UK and&nbsp;EU reference prices&nbsp;has stabilised around 21p/Kg, reinforcing stability in the domestic market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">GB&nbsp;estimated clean pig slaughter&nbsp;for week ending 01 June stood at 151,000 head. For the five week period ending 01 June, GB estimates totalled 735,300 head, a 4% decline compared to the previous five weeks and 6% lower than the same period last year. Continued wet weather is reportedly impacting productivity, especially on outdoor units. The average carcase weight (EU spec SPP) in May eased month on month by 470g to 90.71kg, however, year-on-year, average carcase weights continue to sit higher by more than 1kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Domestic demand remains subdued and although inflation has eased, consumers remain wary of their spending. According to the&nbsp;latest retail data&nbsp;from Kantar, pig meat purchased volumes fell by 2.1% year-on-year in the 12 weeks ending 12 May. Volume changes did see some variation by category. Primary pork recorded growth of 4.8%, which was primarily driven by an increase in roasting joints following greater promotional activity over the Easter period. However, over all volumes of processed pig meat declined by 2.8% year-on-year driven by falls in gammon and bacon, although there was strong growth for burgers and grills as consumers look for variety.&nbsp; Some drier warmer weather, bank holidays and upcoming sporting events may provide an uplift to demand in the coming weeks.</span></p>  1    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-10 00:05:22  2025-08-03 03:29:24  Details Edit Delete
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