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| 7392 | New Zealand: The red meat sector welcomes UAE trade talks | The red meat sector has welcomed the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying a high-quality and comprehensive agreement would further open opportunities to increase trade between the two countries. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The UAE is an important market for New Zealand’s red meat sector, generating $47 million of export earnings in 2023, making it the second largest market in the Gulf Cooperation Council after Saudi Arabia.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">High-value chilled beef is the most valuable export sub-category to the UAE, worth $31 million in 2023, making the UAE New Zealand’s fourth largest chilled beef market behind the US, China, and Japan.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said existing exports to the UAE have been supported by New Zealand’s internationally recognised reputation as a supplier of high-quality halal products and the zero tariff on chilled beef and lamb products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"A high-quality and comprehensive agreement would open the door to reduce tariffs on other products that we export to the Middle East including frozen beef and lamb, and wool.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"That would represent a boost for our exporters, particularly as our industry looks to support the Government to meet its goal of doubling the value of New Zealand’s exports over the next decade".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chief Executive Sam McIvor said the UAE is among the world’s wealthiest economies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"There is increasing demand in the market for the high-quality, safe, sustainable, and nutritious products that the sector produces.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"What has underpinned the success of our export strategy over the last couple of decades has been to have as many open markets as possible, so we have options for capturing the highest price possible for all cuts for our farmers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Not only will our farmers and exporters benefit from such an agreement, we know that export growth benefits all New Zealanders so its critically important that a comprehensive agreement succeeds".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-05-29 00:10:04 | 2025-08-13 18:49:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5500 | NZ red meat sector not happy with EU agricultural offer | The red meat sector is concerned at reports of a poor quality draft agricultural access offer from the European Union (EU) to New Zealand as an end of June deadline to conclude an Agreement in Principle approaches. | <p>European Trade Ministers are due to meet this week to consider the formal revised offer to New Zealand, however given the poor quality of past market access offers and recent trade intelligence, the sector is concerned that the EU’s rhetoric on ambition is not being matched in the agreement. “If these reports are true, then New Zealand red meat exporters would continue to face an unlevel playing field in the EU,” says Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association (MIA).</p> <p>“We are not prepared to back a deal which offers poor access for our red meat to this important market and an outcome that would simply not be credible. The EU has been vocal about its ambition for a broad and world-class trade agreement, and as a long-standing trading partner with shared values and commitments to high standards, we will be extremely disappointed if the quality of the market access outcome doesn’t reflect this,” she added.</p> <p>Sam McIvor, chief executive of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), says agricultural protectionism sends a negative signal to trading partners and is in stark contrast to statements made by the EU Commission about the importance of trade liberalisation and openness, especially at a time where food security is a global concern.</p> <p>“While New Zealand and the EU have a long history of trade, we are one of the few countries that does not have an FTA with the EU, putting us in similar company to Russia, Iran, Pakistan and India. This puts us at a significant disadvantage compared with the EU’s FTA partners, and is not reflective of the close friendship and reliable partnership between New Zealand and the EU. New Zealand and the EU share common societal values, and commitment to high production standards and robust regulatory frameworks for food safety and quality, animal welfare and sustainability. In this respect, a high quality and ambitious trade deal between our two governments is a natural fit – anything less is difficult to reconcile,” he said</p> <p>New Zealand’s current beef market access to the EU is severely constrained by a tariff rate quota (TRQ) of 846 tonnes with an in-quota tariff of 20%. Exports outside of this quota are subject to tariffs of 12.8% of the value in addition to between €171.3 and €311.8 per 100kg – effectively this can add up to a 50% tariff.</p> <p>Ms Karapeeva says the small quota and high out of quota tariff makes it near on impossible for exporters to form commercially meaningful relationships and build a stable trade in beef with the EU: “Maintaining a small quota with in-quota tariff will do nothing to further commercial opportunities and growth to meet consumer demand.We urge the New Zealand Government to show leadership and reject any poor quality agricultural access offer.”</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-06-03 08:20:35 | 2025-08-13 04:32:50 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5917 | OG REDaPORC: Biosecurity as a tool for antibiotics reduction | The REDaPORC Operational Group led by the Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC), is one of the major commitments in terms of biosecurity in the sector to obtain a reduction in the use of antibiotics on pig farms. | <p>In order to achieve this, we have set three main objectives. Firstly, to identify and characterize the main risk factors for the consumption of antibiotics, whether in biosecurity or diseases on farms. Secondly, to develop a voluntary digital platform where each farmer will be able to register their farm data and obtain personalized reports. And, finally, to maintain the highest standards of awareness and excellence that the white pork sector already has in this field.</p> <p><br />At the moment, we are working with companies, various organizations and national collaborating agencies in 350 farms to identify and characterize the most important risk factors for antibiotic consumption and the biosecurity markers in those facilities.<br />Based on the data obtained, a voluntary digital platform has been developed where these data will be recorded, combining it with other databases. In this way, each farm will be able to compare its data with other equivalent ones, obtaining extremely valuable information on its critical points, biosecurity risks and areas for improvement to obtain a reduction in the use of antibiotics.</p> <p><br />In other words, the sector will have a precise tool for decision-making that will allow to maintain the high levels of excellence in biosecurity, management, design and operation which demonstrates today.<br />REDaPORC has a total budget of 385,549.82 euros. Its execution is entirely paid within the framework of the 2020 Call for Operational Groups of the Agricultural European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI). It is 80% financed by the European Union, through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). OG REDaPORC is responsible for the content.<br />The General Directorate for Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training (DGDRIFA), as the managing authority, is in charge of the application of the EAFRD aid and the financing of the corresponding national aid.</p> <p><br />For further information, please visit: <a href="http://www.redaporc.es">www.redaporc.es</a></p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Top%20News/Captura-de-Pantalla-2022-04-07-a-las-14.39.34.png?1670057221238" alt="Captura-de-Pantalla-2022-04-07-a-las-14.39.34" width="800" /></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-12-02 10:51:00 | 2025-08-13 18:49:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6852 | Reducing the use of antibiotics in Spanish pig farms with GO REDaPORC | The REDaPORC Operational Group was born with the aim of reducing the use of antibiotics in pig farms in Spain. An approach fully aligned with the 'Farm to Fork' strategy of the European Commission and the One Health concept of the WHO (World Health Organization). | <p><span lang="DE">The white-coated pig sector faced the European challenge of reducing the use of antibiotics by 50% between 2020 and 2030, which in turn contributed to the need, demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, to work in a coordinated manner in the sectors of human, animal, plant and environmental health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Today, with the work done, we can say with great satisfaction that the success of this initiative has been total.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">REDaPORC has achieved a series of improvements in farm biosecurity, with improvements in changing room design, waste management, drinking water quality and the presence of biosecure loading and unloading docks.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Developing this aspect, we found that some of the data obtained thanks to this exhaustive study was that in the mother farms the variables that generated the most antibiotic consumption were the adequate management of the personnel loading and unloading the animals, the restriction of visits to the farm, the use of detergent soap in cleaning the buildings and the access of empty transport vehicles.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Thanks to the diagnosis of diseases and consumption data after their detection, producers have been able to associate the diseases generated by the bacterium Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae with a greater consumption of antibiotics, and those generated by the PRRS virus by increasing secondary bacterial diseases in which the use of antibiotics is necessary for its control.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">But before these important results, the GO REDaPORC initially worked on the identification and characterization of the most important risk factors for antibiotic consumption and biosafety markers in 350 farms. This research collected the most common reasons for the use of antibiotics, whether for biosafety, animal management and comfort, or for the care of pathologies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Using this data, we created a digital tool that captures and compares information about animal risks and consumption levels. For this, and thanks to the collaboration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), data from REGA were integrated for the registration and characterization of farms, SITRAN for movements and PRESVET for antibiotic prescriptions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On this platform, decision makers have valuable information at their disposal with which they can detect their critical points and safety risks, improve their efficiency in the use of resources, reduce the use of antibiotics and the cost of treatments, prevent the generation of resistant bacteria and contribute to the improvement of the environment by minimizing emissions per kilo of meat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Comparative reports can be prepared by farm, by cooperative, by integrated company or by area or region, whatever the size. In this way, the platform allows you to obtain all the information about real situations similar to those you are experiencing and to be able to act based on what other companies have applied.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And since it is not enough to do the work, but it is also necessary to make it known, INTERPORC carries out multiple awareness-raising and training actions for professionals in the sector in terms of antibiotic reduction, which together with the tool provides a fundamental basis to meet the set objectives.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The REDaPORC tool has been developed thanks to the participation, in addition to INTERPORC, of key companies and entities from the sector, such as Vall Companys, Cincaporc, Sociedad Cooperativa Ganadera de Caspe, Sociedad Agroalimentaria Tejares Hermanos Chico, National Association of Pork Producers (ANPROGAPOR), Grup de Sanejament Porcí de Lleida (GSP), University of Lleida; and as collaborating partners the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), in addition to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, already mentioned previously.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With this work, INTERPORC intends to lay the foundations on which to grow and contribute to the excellence of the production model of the white-coated pig sector. A research that shows the importance of controlling the use of antibiotics to put our full attention on animal, human and environmental health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The REDaPORC project (<a href="http://www.redaporc.es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.redaporc.es&source=gmail&ust=1699341181571000&usg=AOvVaw3FEitmy7LY9wcztmgvYXFS">www.redaporc.es</a>) was born with the intention of applying it to the entire Spanish white-coated pig sector, and it is expected that the developed tool, once validated and with a small adaptation, can be applied to other livestock sectors.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-06 00:05:01 | 2025-08-13 14:47:32 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6192 | Spain: The pig sector offers opportunities for women and young people | The REDaPORC Operational Group, led by the White Coat Pig Interprofessional of Spain (INTERPORC) organized a webinar dedicated to analyzing the participation of women and young people in the white coat pig sector and their vision on reducing the use of antibiotics. An event in which its participants highlighted, among other issues, that it offers great opportunities for professional development for both groups. | <p><span lang="DE">In the webinar, Cristina Marí, from the Sustainability and Coordination department of the REDaPORC Operational Group at INTERPORC, framed the topic by noting that "women and young people are of great current and future importance in the pig sector. As an example, 65,000 women currently work in the pig sector, which represents 42% of direct employment".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Far from images of the past, the current white coat pig is a modern and highly advanced sector that draws on highly qualified professionals in cutting-edge technologies and senior management, as well as more traditional positions such as veterinarians, agronomists, operators to work with animals. In short, it creates employment in all phases of the production chain and for all kinds of professional qualifications.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Margarita Rico, PhD in Economic and Business Sciences and professor at the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Valladolid stated that "the presence of women and young people is essential for the pig sector and, in fact, many lead livestock farms".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, Rico gave another important piece of information. "Women hold 39% of employment in the primary pork sector, 46% of employment in cooperatives and integrating companies, and 47.5% of employment in processing companies. That is to say, it is close to parity, something that does not happen in other activities of the primary sector".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this sense, Neus Serentill, farmer at the Terraplé Farm, pointed out that "many women find barriers that we must break down, but fortunately the presence of women at fairs and events in the pig sector is increasingly abundant".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To further increase these figures, Sonia Bel, a veterinarian in the production department of the Caspe Livestock Cooperative, pointed out "the importance of implementing equality plans in companies. We must not forget that talent is talent and companies can collaborate with universities to detect and train it. We have to bet on people and be equal".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Carlos Baeza, veterinarian and pig and poultry farmer, also pointed to the need to show the true image of the sector. "What attracts young people is working in advanced technological environments, and pigs perfectly meet that condition. But we must better sell what we do. Working today in a company or on a pig farm means doing it in a highly technical environment, and we must continue to bet on incorporating the latest advances. That is the way to attract young talent".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">An idea influenced by Aimara Luengo, manager of one of the Innoporc production centers, who confirmed that the image of the pork sector from the outside "is not the real one. Inside we see that there are highly trained and prepared people, but we have to make that much more visible, because it is what will really present us as an attractive sector".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-02-28 00:45:09 | 2025-08-13 04:32:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6081 | INTERPORC: Commitment to the sustainability of the Spanish pig sector | The reduction of emissions and the use of renewable energies are two of the pillars of the commitment to the sustainability of the white layer pig sector. This is how the White Coat Pig Interprofessional (INTERPORC) highlights it on the World Day for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions. | <p>The sector is aligned with the values and objectives of the European Green Pact and has set itself the goal of achieving neutral climate impact by 2050. For this reason, Alberto Herranz, director of the Interprofessional, recalled that "the entire pork chain is totally committed with sustainable production and the constant reduction of emissions, and the official data from Ministry of Ecological Transition endorse us”.</p> <p><br />In this sense, he explained that "CO2 accounts for three quarters of greenhouse gases and, according to the GHG Emissions Inventory of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, the pig sector only generates 2.64% of those produced in Spain, very far from sectors with double digits such as Transport (27%), Industry (19%) or Electricity (17%)”.<br />The reduction of GHGs in the pig sector is a constant. For example, according to the latest available data, in 2021 they fell by 4.11% per kilo of meat produced. And in the last 15 years, just in manure management, they have dropped more than 40%.</p> <p><br />"These results are the fruit of a lot of work by professionals in the sector, who apply the European production model, the most demanding legislation in the world in terms of the environment," concludes Herranz, whose organization is part, representing the pig sector of Spanish white cape, from the Spanish Network of the United Nations Global Compact, for the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 14 of which INTERPORC is already working on.</p> <p><br />Another actions with which the sector is contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions and other gases such as methane is the commitment to the circular economy, as well as to renewable energies.<br />There are more and more farms supplied by thermal, solar or photovoltaic energy, which allows them to reduce their environmental impact, and even distribute their surplus electricity generated.</p> <p><br />In addition, recalls the director of INTERPORC, the methane produced in livestock is part of a biogenic cycle (it is transformed into CO2 and H2O in 12 years) that is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.<br />For all this, and contrary to what is said, Herranz values the role of Spanish pig farming "as part of the solution to reach a neutral climate impact in 2050 thanks to its great advances in sustainability of the production process ”.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-01-30 00:00:05 | 2025-08-13 22:08:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1050 | <p> </p> <p>The president of UGRQ Alejandro Ugalde Tinoco has recently said in a statement that Querétaro's meat producers aim at exporting pork and beef not only to the United States and Canada but also to Asia and the Middle East.</p> <p>Mr. Tinoco says that the meat market from Saudi Arabia has a lot of potential for the Querétaro companies as the demand here is still rising, but domestic producers are still waiting to obtain permits for this market.</p> <p>Furthermore, the UGRQ president said that the union is still waiting to receive certification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to start shipments of meat.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-04-04 13:14:25 | 2025-08-13 12:14:33 | Details Edit Delete | ||||
| 415 | Trial shows Enriched Omega-3 Chicken reduces heart attack risk | The regular consumption of naturally enriched omega-3 chicken and eggs is likely to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, dementia and depression, according to clinical trial delivered by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, on behalf of farming and food company Devenish. | <p> </p> <p>The clinical trial involved 161 subjects which consumed at least three portions of chickens and eggs per week, that were naturally enriched with omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA), the same nutrients found in oily fish.</p> <p>The results of the study showed an increase in omega-3-PUFA levels in blood and a positive shift in what is described as the 'omega-3 Index'-a test that measures the amount of the omega-3 fatty acids, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in red blood cell membranes, which reflects the levels in your heart and other tissues.</p> <p>A low omega-3 Index (<4%) indicates a heightened risk of heart and brain disease. The study showed that consuming omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs resulted in a halving of the number of subjects with such a high-risk omega-3 Index.</p> <p>The chicken meat and eggs used in the study came from birds offered OmegaPro, a sustainable and algae-based source of omega-3 PUFA, developed by Devenish.</p> <p>"Greater consumption of oily fish has long been linked to a reduced incidence of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and cancer and improved brain health, vision, muscle and joint health," said Professor Alice Stanton of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.</p> <p>"International guidelines recommend eating oily fish at least once per week, however, many people do not eat fish at all and less than 20% of the world's population have optimal omega-3 PUFA levels," Professor Stanton added.</p> <p>Furthermore, Owen Brennan, Executive Chairman, Devenish, added:</p> <p>"We worked closely with Moy Park, Waitrose and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, to deliver an innovative, nutrient-rich food, that increases omega-3 levels in consumers, naturally. The science shows the importance of food nutrients to promote good health in consumers and the innovation starts on the farm."</p> <p>The results of the novel 6-month clinical trial were presented on a world stage at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Conference in Anaheim, California, on 14th November 2017.</p> <p><em>Photo: Professor Alice Stanton of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland who delivered the world-first clinical trial on behalf of Devenish</em></p> | 1 | Technology | 2017-11-16 14:11:56 | 2025-08-13 05:01:24 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6917 | Australia: Cattle weights ease on high cow slaughter | The release of livestock production and slaughter statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) each quarter is important for understanding how the market is operating, and what we might be able to expect over the coming months and years. | <p><span lang="DE">One of the key figures was the average carcase weight of cattle, which fell by 6.5kg over the quarter to 308.5kg. This was the lowest figure since early 2020 and suggests that drier conditions over the quarter are impacting condition and encouraging turn-off at lighter weights.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, looking at the figures in more detail shows that most of the change in carcase weights came from changes in slaughter composition, and not from a major shift in condition or quality.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Male carcase weights only fell by 2.2kg, and remained above 346kg, which is well above historic averages and is close to the weights seen during 2022, an all-time peak.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Given this, there were two main factors in the decline in overall carcase weights. Firstly, female slaughter increased much more than male slaughter (though both did rise), meaning the female % of slaughter lifted considerably. Given that cows and heifers tend to be considerably lighter than steers and bulls, the increase in female turnoff naturally depresses overall carcase weights.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Secondly, female carcase weights fell by 9.5kg to 269kg. It is unlikely that this decline is due to markedly worse condition. If it was, there would have been a similar decline in male carcase weights. Instead, it is more likely that breeding cows were turned off in higher numbers than the previous quarter, especially if they were older or under-performing. This would pull carcase weights down, especially as these cows were less likely to have been fed before going to processors.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Taken together, the ABS data suggests that while the herd rebuild is over, the cattle being turned off are still of good quality and steer weights have largely held firm. Recent rain across the east coast will have a positive effect on grass cover over the summer, which means that Q4 data may show carcase weights stabilising, or at least easing by less.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-28 00:10:53 | 2025-08-13 07:09:23 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7725 | Australia: Market access delivering gains | The release of the September cattle and sheep projections updates show record exports of beef and sheepmeat for the upcoming calendar year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). While many factors have led to these high numbers, Australia’s strong market access position has improved diversification and competitiveness in the global market. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">As an export-oriented, red meat-producing nation, free trade has been vitally important in developing a resilient industry. The majority of Australian red meat exports are now covered by FTAs, which have eliminated or significantly reduced tariffs on the vast majority of exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Beef</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the year-to-August 2024, 93% of Australian beef exports were shipped to countries with which Australia has an FTA. This figure stands in stark contrast to 2014, when 38% of exports were to countries with FTAs, or in 2004, when that figure was only 0.4%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">What’s more, many of these FTAs are now relatively ‘mature’ – they have been effect for several years, meaning that Australia is now well into commercially advantageous ‘phase-in’ periods. For example, the Australia-US FTA originally came into effect in 2005 and is now in year 19 of operation, meaning there are no longer any tariffs nor a volume-based quota on exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Lamb and mutton</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat exports are less likely to be directed to a country which Australia has an FTA with. In the year-to-August, 61% of lamb and mutton exports went to markets with which Australia has an FTA – although many of the non-FTA destinations have either zero or low tariffs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This is still a substantial improvement in market access; in 2014, the equivalent figure was 23%, and in 2004 the figure was 3%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Most of the non-FTA sheepmeat exports go to Middle Eastern countries, especially countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCG). Australia does not currently have an FTA with the GCG, and in 2024 so far, 19% of our lamb and mutton exports were shipped to GCG countries. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Looking forward</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Australian Government is continuing negotiations with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates and is seeking to further our bilateral partnership with India. All three could further improve Australia’s red meat market access and bring our sector even closer to comprehensive FTA coverage.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Outside of FTAs, non-tariff barriers (NTBs) continue to be an obstacle to trade in several markets. NTBs make it more difficult for exporters to take advantage of FTAs, and a reduction in the scope and intensity of these barriers would lead to a higher volume of more efficient trade.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Industry will continue to work in partnership with Government to alleviate a number of priority NTBs, with the aim of reducing the NTB impact by $1 billion/year by 2030.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-13 00:10:29 | 2025-08-13 04:25:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6940 | Argentine resumes the export of poultry products to Japan | The reopening is the result of several negotiations with the Japanese authorities, to which Senasa sent reports on the measures applied to guarantee the safe trade of these goods. | <p>The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation reports that the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) reported that after analyzing the information sent by Argentine through Senasa, the temporary suspension of imports of slaughtered poultry meat (and its products) and eggs from December 5.</p> <p>Secretary Juan Jose Bahillo stated that "Japan's decision shows that Argentine continues to give guarantees of the safety and security of its agri-food exports", highlighting "the strategy proposed by the Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, to recover the markets for this chain that stands out for adding value in different parts of the country.</p> <p>It should be remembered that in February of this year, Senasa self-suspended exports of poultry products due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and adopted sanitary measures to contain the emergency that also affected other countries in the region.</p> <p>In this sense, the measures implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation through Senasa, next to the poultry chain and the provincial and municipal governments, achieved the recovery of the status of a country free of HPAI on August 7, which together with the work of the Foreign Ministry allowed the reopening of external markets for these products, as is now the case with Japan.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-07 00:05:42 | 2025-08-13 04:22:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1597 | Oceana blames Italy for turning a blind eye to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing | The report mentions that Italian vessels have cumulated more than 10,000 hours of illegal fishing activity in the Mediterranean Sea. | <p>Governments in the Mediterranean area are turning a blind eye to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices, said a recent report from Oceana.<br />The biggest offender seems to be Italy, who's trawler-equipped vessels have accumulated more than 10,000 hours of illegal fishing activity in the Strait of Sicily where an area has been established to protect young hake populations as the stock is already overfished. Trawling in the area is prohibited. <br />According to Oceana's report, the actual amount of IUU may be even higher, as some vessels could have turned off their identification systems, reports Seafood Source magazine.<br />“While Mediterranean governments and their leaders are committing globally to fight pirate fishing under the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the very same governments are turning a blind eye to potential cases in their own Mediterranean Sea. Information gathered by Oceana indicates that fishing vessels that can easily be identified are blatantly violating the law in fisheries-restricted areas. They’re doing nothing to uphold the law.”, declared Lasse Gustavsson, executive director of Oceana Europe. <br />Another report released by UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) declared Mediterranean and Black Sea as the most unsustainable fisheries in the world.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-07-16 07:11:10 | 2025-08-13 09:44:56 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4896 | Saudi gov takes a step back on frozen poultry imports issue | The requirement of 30 days shelf life for frozen poultry products has been suspended. | <p>Saudi Arabia authorities have decided to suspend the adoption of a measure that imposed a 30 days shelf life for frozen poultry. The decision will benefit large suppliers of poultry in the Kingdom such as Brazil. Since May, 11 Brazilian plants have been banned to export frozen poultry products to Saudi Arabia due to this issue.<br />"We managed to revert. This saved the product's permanence in the Saudi Arabian market. It is of paramount importance, a very strong achievement", commented Ali Saifi, CEO of Cdial Halal, for Globo Rural magazine.<br />In a statement released last week, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) informed that the decision of the Saudi government was taken after arguments by countries and market agents. He added that he had worked with the Brazilian government to provide the necessary information.</p> <p>“The acceptance of the decision re-establishes the processes of our negotiations with the fundamental Saudi Arabian market under the criteria that guide the international food trade”, evaluated the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin, in the note.<br />Saudi Arabia is the second main international destination for Brazilian chicken meat. But, in the halal segment, the country, the largest economy among those that make up the Arab League, is the main market for the product.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Market | 2021-08-20 04:39:18 | 2025-08-13 04:58:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6062 | Research reveals egg consumption association with lower risk of CVD | The research - Egg Consumption, Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors - was conducted on adults in Greece and revealed eating 1-3 eggs a week and 4-7 eggs a week was linked with a 60% and 75% (respectively) lower risk of developing Cardiovascular disease ( CVD ). | <p>In the past, older people (who are typically the most at risk for CVD) were warned off eggs. However, evidence over the last 20 years has led to major changes in health advice in the UK. The British Heart Foundation says: "there is now no recommended limit on how many eggs people should eat, as long as you eat a varied diet". </p> <p>With the limits now removed for eggs in our diet, and the clear health benefits, there’s ample reason to enjoy an omelette or boiled egg with soldiers. Whether for a traditional breakfast, or a quick mid-week lunch, eggs deserve a prime place on everyone’s menu.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-01-27 00:10:48 | 2025-08-13 11:58:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5515 | Pig prices advance in Spain and Belgium | The rest of the EU market is currently stalled. | <p>Pig prices advanced in Spain (+ 2 ₵) and Belgium (+ 4 ₵) over the last week, while the rest of the EU market is close to the level of 1.80 € / kg, given by the German benchmark. Markets in other EU countries are balanced, where the low supply of live pigs is sufficient to cover the weak processing needs. Slaughter weights in many countries are falling, according to PolPig. Trade orders, which are small for this time of year, are the result of rising food prices and reducing consumption. The increase in consumption remains a necessary factor for the increase in the buying-in prices for pigs. Polish imports of pigs for slaughter are getting smaller. On the domestic market, the prices of cereals are falling, which has a positive effect on the improvement of the profitability of pig production, but not so much that breeders massively start placing piglets for fattening. "Rather, we are seeing a gradual reduction in the number of pigs due to high uncertainty in the market. Traders note that customers are less interested in the purchase of pork. You can't see the effect of the barbecue season. The price of live pigs has been rising very slowly for the third week in a row, but without a demand impulse, it will be difficult to significantly increase it," representatives of PolPig noted.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-06-15 13:12:51 | 2025-08-13 16:21:31 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2204 | Meat industry to witness strong growth in Brazil and North America | The rest of the world is confronted with biosecurity risks and challenging condition, show Rabobank analysis. | <p>Growth in global animal protein production is expected to slow as we move through 2019, given some obvious areas of uncertainty in trade, biosecurity, and the weather, show the most recent outlook from Rabobank.<br />Due to harsh weather conditions and high biosecurity risks, meat and poultry production will witness an increase only in some regions of the world, such as South and North America. Also, uncertainty created by African swine fever, in trade, and with feed prices all contribute to the slowdown in production. <br />Nevertheless, the economic outlook is positive for most of the world, and consumer confidence remains firm, mentioned the analysts. "To help ensure a successful year ahead, the animal protein supply chain needs to look through the uncertainties. Boosting competitiveness in trade will benefit from strong relationships and reasonable pricing, as well as enhanced biosecurity. Boosting competitiveness in domestic markets will benefit from innovative approaches to production and processing that boost value-adding", the document says.</p> <p>North America will see strong growth in production, with increases across all species, led by pork. Exports will increase too, while small, total growth in beef exports will lead export growth, predicts the analysts.</p> <p>Europe<br />Poultry production is growing, but pork and beef are stable. European exports will grow, and biosecurity will become even more important.</p> <p>China<br />Biosecurity is the top issue for the Chinese animal protein sector, and pork production is down materially as a result. Imports are expected to rise.</p> <p>Brazil<br />Production is growing across all species of the Brazilian animal protein complex. Local economic conditions influence local demand… and could go either way. Exports are expected to increase.</p> <p>South-East Asia<br />Poultry leads to modest production growth in South-East Asia. Cost pressures are rising, challenging local production and imports.</p> <p>Australia & New Zealand<br />Beef and sheepmeat production in Australia & New Zealand will decline. Limited supplies will maintain strong livestock prices, and seasonal conditions dictate growth possibilities.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-11-16 06:46:46 | 2025-08-11 21:56:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2460 | Kazakhstan increased its beef production and exports | The results are driven by the large-scale implementation of a long-term programme to develop animal husbandry that began in the second half of 2018. | <p>Beef exports from Kazakhstan have increased in 2018 beyond the plans made by the Ministry of Agriculture reaching 18,800 tonnes, up by 3,300 tonnes (25%) than the official projection. By comparison, beef exports in 2017 totalled 5,500 tonnes, informs <a href="https://astanatimes.com/2019/01/kazakhstan-sets-record-for-beef-exports/">Astana Times</a>.<br />The results are driven by the large-scale implementation of a long-term programme to develop animal husbandry that began in the second half of 2018. The programme is based on small and medium-sized farms who can access loans to purchase cattle.<br />To date, more than 700 farmers have received loans issued for 55,000 head while some part of the money was approved for the purchase of 170,000 sheep.<br />The plan includes breeding brood stock conversion for one million head of cattle. To date, approximately 977,000 head, or 98%, are involved in breed transformation.<br />Of that figure, 14,500 head were brought to Kazakhstan. The main reasons for the delivery delay were the short time interval (July-December) and unfavourable epizootic situations in the importing countries, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-01-20 10:47:57 | 2025-08-13 20:25:43 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6925 | Industry-led project can enhance the reputation of Welsh Lamb | The results from a five-year industry-led research project can be the catalyst for further enhancing the “envied reputation” of PGI Welsh Lamb quality around the world. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) - conducted four trials across the UK as part of the Welsh Government and EU-funded Welsh Lamb Meat Quality Project.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The project was designed to explore on-farm and processing factors which may influence meat eating and nutritional quality, with the aim of ensuring and enhancing the excellence of the country’s protected geographical indication (PGI) lamb.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Across 60 months, nearly 2,000 consumers rated the sensory quality of 13,400 samples in trials which looked at the potential effect of:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Breed type, gender, and muscle cut</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Finishing diet and meat ageing period</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Seasonality and gender</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Muscle cut, hanging and packaging method</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lambs were sourced from across Wales, involving 66 farms as a representative of production systems in the country.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Panels were held at 12 locations across the UK with consumers testing seven samples, rating them on aroma, tenderness, juiciness, flavour, and overall liking.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the study all datasets from across the four trials were combined and analysed, with results showing that Welsh Lamb meat is healthy, nutritious, and the eating quality was good, whilst those lambs that were finished on grass and/or forage had higher levels of omega-3 and essential amino acids.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr Eleri Thomas, who led the project at HCC, said: "Having spent five years on the project, it is wonderful to be able to compile such an impactful and engaging report".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The findings will provide a fantastic base to work from as we look to ensure that Welsh Lamb remains ever popular with consumers in the future and maintains an enviable reputation around the world".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"While we have always thought that Wales produces excellent lamb, it is wonderful this research confirms that our meat is healthy, nutritious, and of impressive quality".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Further analysis highlighted that:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Lamb finishing diet did not affect consumer sensory scores, intra-muscular fat or zinc content, but fatty acid and iron content was impacted</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Lamb gender had no effect on consumer sensory scores, however there were impacts observed if they were managed in mixed sex finishing groups</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Fat class did not affect eating quality but did impact muscle fat composition in terms of increased intramuscular, saturated, and monounsaturated fats</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr Thomas added 'We would like to thank industry partners who helped make this project possible - including farmers and processing businesses. We hope and believe this research will be a benefit to all across the sector to ensure a successful future for Welsh Lamb'.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Welsh Lamb Meat Quality project was one of three five-year projects in the Red Meat Development Programme, which was funded by the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-01 00:05:47 | 2025-08-13 03:37:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8169 | Research reveals lack of consumer understanding of the nutritional value of red meat | The results of a recent study support HCC’s crucial mission to educate consumers on the health benefits of red meat as part of a balanced diet. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The research shows that just under half the UK consumers questioned said they aren’t getting enough protein in their diet, with 2 in 5 (43%) adults unsure they consume enough of it. While 60% of consumers are aware red meat is a good source of protein, only half (56%) are eating red meat twice or less a week, despite government guidelines recommending people should eat around at most 70g per day, which equates to approximately 500g a week.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The study, commissioned by Atomik Research on behalf of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) highlights a startling knowledge gap amongst UK consumers when it comes to the nutritional value of including red meat in a balanced diet. When asked what benefit protein has for the body, unsurprisingly over half (58%) said protein is good for building muscle. However, only a quarter (25%) of people know that protein helps to defend the body from disease and under a third (28%) are aware that red meat is a good source of B vitamins such as B12, which helps the immune system function properly. Just 33% of consumers know that red meat can help boost your metabolism, and under half (46%) are aware it can help you to maintain a healthy diet.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sophie Bertrand, Nutritionist, commented: "Including protein in our diets is vital to help support our overall health, but it’s clear there is still some confusion around what we should be eating in order to reach our daily recommended amount. Eating a variety of foods that contain protein as part of a balanced diet can help to achieve this, and red meat can play an important role for some people. Good-quality red meat like Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef are rich-protein sources, vital for building muscle mass, supporting the immune system and helping the body function properly. We know that there is often conflicting information out there, but the fact remains that the nutritional value of red meat is impressive – including it in our diets can help enhance our wellbeing throughout our lives".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The findings also revealed that alongside protein, consumers are not getting a sufficient amount of iron in their diets, with just over 1 in 5 people (21%) having been diagnosed with an iron deficiency, with the issue being particularly prevalent amongst those aged 18-34 (32%). Despite this, almost half (49%) of this younger age group only eat red meat as a treat - whilst almost a quarter (24%) of the UK’s meat eaters are including red meat in their diets just once a week, highlighting the importance of incorporating it into your diet regularly.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Commenting on the findings, Elwen Roberts, Consumer Executive at Hybu Cig Cymru, added: "This research shows that there is a worrying lack of understanding amongst consumers when it comes to the health and nutritional value of red meat and it’s vital that we continue to drive public awareness on red meat’s many positive health credentials. Good quality red meat, such as Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef are an excellent, natural source of protein and iron, which we know is essential for boosting your metabolism, immune system and maintaining good health. Welsh Lamb is an incredibly versatile meat that pairs well with pulses and vegetables, enabling you to create a delicious, high-quality balanced meal that goes further, perfect for the whole family to enjoy".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-04 00:20:37 | 2025-08-13 04:11:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4045 | Meat shelf life can be extended in the UK | The results of a scientific study prove that the current recommended 10 shelf life for chilled red meat can be safely extended well beyond the current FSA guidance. | <p>The results of a joint scientific study between the British Meat Processors Association and Meat and Livestock Australia prove that the current recommended 10 shelf life for chilled red meat can be safely extended well beyond the current FSA guidance. The study sought to replicate the conditions and temperature that meat is likely to be stored at in a domestic refrigerator.</p> <p>If these findings are implemented, this would be a big win for the environment and for consumers who currently throw away £3 billion worth of food every year (often in unopened packs). A group, which BMPA co-chairs, made up of the Food Standards Authority (FSA) industry and specialist individuals from trade bodies is now compiling further evidence to present to the FSA at the end of September. They will conduct further risk assessments as part of a rapid review and will publish a report shortly after.</p> <p>BMPA’s Technical Operations Director, David Lindars, commented: “We hope that the FSA’s final report will conclude that the risk assessment and the setting of shelf life will return to the food business operators as was always the case for the last thirty plus years . There is already sufficient legislation in place that covers the food safety of products sold to the final consumer – 1990 Food Safety Act is one of many.”<br />This is important news for British meat processors as it removes a significant technical barrier to trade because the UK is currently the only country that has and enforces this 10-day rule. The rigid application of the rule disadvantages UK meat companies who often either miss out on export orders or are forced to sell product at a lower price than their overseas competitors because the shorter shelf life allows buyers to negotiate the price down.</p> <p>Mr Lindars, who coordinated the research project said: “The shelf life of fresh red meat held at 3°C to 8°C is of great significance to the industry. We hope that these new scientific findings will give FSA the evidence they need to remove red meat from the guidance so that processors and retailers can apply longer retail shelf lives to their products”.</p> <p>BMPA has made the full research report available to all companies operating in the British meat industry and across the globe so everyone can benefit from this new scientific evidence. </p> | 1 | Retail | 2020-08-21 11:28:14 | 2025-08-13 18:51:03 | Details Edit Delete |
