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4077	Canada increases pork exports to China and Vietnam	However, the growth in shipments to China seems to have been at the expense of other Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.	<p>Canadian pork is rapidly recovering its market share in China. Pork exports for the first six months of the year were up 14% year-on-year, largely due to growth in shipments to China. Total exports for the period came to 688,300 tonnes, with shipments to China making up 45% of this volume. Exports also increased to the US, and notably to Vietnam.<br />Nevertheless, volumes exported to Mexico, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were lower.<br />"Recent, and anticipated, strength in exports to China may go some way to explaining recent growth in the Canadian breeding pig herd. On the other hand, the Canadian average pig price this summer was the lowest since 2009, influenced by higher throughputs (+4% for the year to mid-August) and coronavirus-related disruption. This would otherwise be expected to limit interest in herd expansion," believes Hannah Clarke, Livestock Analyst for AHDB.<br />According to Statistics Canada, the total number of pigs in the country at 1 July 2020 was stable compared to last year, at 14 million head. However, there was some growth in the breeding herd, up by 1.4%, with similar growth in the number of piglets under 7kg.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-07 06:47:07	2025-08-02 03:33:21	Details Edit Delete
4078	Beef markets across the globe are still suffering	Restrictive measures applied for meat processing plants and a slow recovery of the foodservice sector is impacting the consumption, says Rabobank.	<p>Beef consumption is lagging behind the figures reported in the past years due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis across the globe. A beef quarterly report issued by Rabobank is mentioning restrictive measures, supply chain disruptions and foodservice closure as the main obstacles in restoring beef consumption to previous levels reported in the last couple of years. The US, where weekly fed slaughter capacity has recovered to 97% to 98% of pre-COVID-19 levels, and New Zealand, where processing capacity returned to normal levels in May, are the markets that are seen as positive examples in the global picture of the sector. At the same time, "foodservice across Europe has resumed operations, although with restrictions, and as a result, demand for beef has not fully recovered. Covid-19 cases are increasing again in some countries, but are being managed regionally, rather than complete lockdown of countries", says the analysis.<br />On the other hand, despite the fact that the situation in China has calmed down since spring, local government actions to control the spread of new cases are slowing the recovery of foodservice. Given suspected connections between new Covid-19 cases and packaging of imported seafood and other animal proteins, imports and cold storage are under surveillance, leading to delays and uncertainties with imports.<br />In Canada, following a drastic reduction in slaughter rates during April and May due to Covid-19 outbreaks at plants, weekly slaughter rates have recovered. Although a fed cattle backlog still remains, there will be ample opportunity to clear the backlog in Q3.<br />On the other hand, the second wave of infections that hit Australia and Brazil may result in a slow recovery of the market, although lower livestock availability in Australia leads the team of analysts to believe the disruptions to beef slaughter volumes will be minimal.</p> <p>"Cattle prices around the world showed signs of recovery from May through July. Cattle prices (in USD) in most major exporting countries increased, while the US saw cattle prices decline, resulting in an overall lift in the index," analysts said.</p>	1		Market		2020-09-07 08:58:11	2025-08-02 02:16:05	Details Edit Delete
4079	4 Spanish producers united into a new holding	Called LCFG, the holding aims to expand its presence in the international markets.	<p>The companies Grupo Alimentario de Lorca, La Comarca Meats, Ingelor and Labor Alimentaria have joined forces to create a meat holding company called LCFG (La Comarca Food Group). Its operation will be that of a multi-brand corporate group focused on business expansion in the national and international meat sector, responding to the demands of quality and control of the most demanding meat markets in the world, as well as satisfying the needs of quality and proximity of the consumers, according to Carnica magazine.</p> <p>"The creation of a holding company like this one allows us to have, to all the companies that make it up, specialized companies in each of the branches necessary to carry out our activity in the most competitive as possible, within our same group; with a common objective to all and coordination between companies always aligned. Having specialized companies within the same organization allows us to offer the best service and have professionals aligned with common objectives," explains Daniel Encinas, general director of LCFG.<br />The contribution of each of the companies will be the following:</p> <p>- Grupo Alimentario de Lorca (La Comarca), the oldest company in the group, will continue its activity focused on the national meat sector and on the commitment to offer consumers a brand of quality and local meat products;<br /> - The Comarca Meats will continue its activity in the new facilities inaugurated in the last year, and will maintain its expansion in the industrial meat sector and in international markets;<br />- Ingelor (Ingeniería y Mantenimiento de Lorca, S.L.), was born with the aim of specializing and deepening the branch of industrial meat engineering of companies and offering the best technologies and innovation to each one of them;<br />- Labor Alimentaria (Laboratorio y Servicios Técnicos Alimentarios S.L.) focuses its activity as a quality laboratory specialized in R + D + i, services, advice and diagnosis in the food industry as well as in environmental management and animal welfare. <br />In the near future, the holding company plans to create new companies specialized in other branches of the food industry, which will offer services to both the holding companies and the entire meat and food sector.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-07 09:12:37	2025-08-02 03:23:01	Details Edit Delete
4080	Brazilian poultry regains access to the Filipino market	The ban imposed on suspicion regarding coronavirus infected chicken meat has been lifted.	<p>Starting this week, the Philippines may resume poultry imports from Brazil, announced the Department of Agriculture. Officials from Manilla decided to lift the ban imposed on Brazilian poultry after South American producers presented evidence on the coronavirus prevention measures.<br />Brazil is the third-largest supplier of poultry for the Philippines but a new set of rules will force Brazilian exporters to have labels stating these were handled in facilities with strict hygiene and sanitation measures, according to a memorandum issued by the Philippine agency. Shipments that won’t comply with these conditions will be confiscated, added the statement issued by the Filipino Department of Agriculture.<br />China, Hong Kong and the Philippines have placed a ban on Brazilian poultry after local authorities in Shenzen - China claimed they found coronavirus traces on poultry meat imported from Brazil.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-08 11:21:57	2025-07-30 16:47:15	Details Edit Delete
4081	Carnimad warns about the risk of shopping in personal containers	The use of own containers to make purchases in specialized food stores is allowed and on the rise, but it must preserve some minimum conditions so that they are suitable, says Madrid's butcher association.	<p>Carnimad, the professional association of butchers from Madrid, considers shopping in own containers a factor of risk for the health of the consumer. Although it is still too early to talk about a trend, more and more consumers come with their own containers to buy meat products and delicatessen from the butchershops in Spain. The specialized meat trade and its professionals, aligned with the commitment to reduce the use of plastics and accepted this method but it is essential to impose a series of guidelines, in order to avoid unnecessary risks to the health of the consumer, forcing them to keep the packaging in perfect condition, warns Carnimad.<br />New guidelines were printed and posted in the butcher shops around Madrid in order to inform the clients about the condition of their own packaging material. "The use of their own containers is allowed, but it is necessary to preserve some minimum conditions so that it is suitable to keep the food. Because of a lack of training and education in food safety can pose a risk to consumer health, the establishment reserves the right not to provide the product in the packaging provided by the consumer if it considers that it does not meet the appropriate hygiene characteristics, as its professionals are responsible for what happens inside the store in terms of safety food," said the association in a press release.<br />Therefore, the establishment can allow consumers to provide their own packaging, for the purchase of bulk products as long as:</p> <p>- Are reusable containers made of terracotta, glass or plastic suitable for food use or with the symbol<br />- That the container does not have marks that show that it has previously contained food from another manufacturer or nature, or that it has contained or been in contact with non-food products that are toxic or incompatible with food or beverages.<br />- That the container is not damaged and is clean and disinfected.<br />- And you will never pack food in metal cans or containers with metal lids, sheets of “metal papers”, papers, cardboard, cardboard, cellulosic and plastic films, metal caps and capsules.</p>	1		Retail		2020-09-08 11:41:35	2025-08-02 00:17:45	Details Edit Delete
4082	Japanese retailers are investing big in online grocery	More consumers staying at home means a fast expansion of online shopping.	<p>A quick overview of the Japanese online market shows that online grocery sales are rising fast. Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, many of the retailers have expanded their operations to respond fast to a new type of consumer. Since partnering with Amazon in September last year, Life supermarket has expanded delivery to Tokyo’s 23 wards and four cities in the capital, as well as the city of Osaka. Life is reaching new areas, often unprofitable in the past, delivering groceries using vehicles under Amazon’s services. Orders have been fulfilled as fast as two hours, and at a lower cost than in-house delivery service, according to IGD Asia.<br />Also, click-and-collect drive-through service is performing well in Japan, as shown by Aeon, who implemented the service in May this year. Customers can pick up their products anytime during store hours. The service is available for some 70 stores throughout Japan. Furthermore, online shopping services are also available at 180 Aeon stores.<br />More consumers are considering Click & Collect for grocery. Cookpad is a providing a service that allows users to pick up products they order online from shared refrigerators set up at railway stations, drugstores and other locations. The service is available at around 150 locations in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture.</p> <p>In March, 7&i set up refrigerated delivery lockers at two 7-Eleven outlets in Tokyo. Customers purchasing goods on Ito-Yokado’s online store can have them sent to the 7-Eleven lockers to pick up at their convenience. 7-Eleven has been testing online delivery convenience store service in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area.</p>	1		Retail		2020-09-08 11:55:51	2025-08-02 00:12:38	Details Edit Delete
4083	Vietnam culls 40,000 pigs to fight ASF	Almost 199 villages and small cities have reported outbreaks in the last three weeks.	<p>43,150 pigs, the equivalent of 2,157 tonnes of meat, have been culled and destroyed in Vietnam in an attempt to stop the ASF virus from spreading. In the last three weeks, outbreaks have been confirmed in 199 villages and small cities in the provinces of Lang Son, Cao Bang and Bac Kan, reported the Vietnam News Agency, citing sources from Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.<br />Outbreaks of ASF are often found in backyard farms that do not guarantee safety conditions, said the Pham Van Dong, head of the ministry's Animal Health Department.<br />Total spending for preventing and combating African swine fever in Vietnam, including central budget funds and local budgets, together with funds supported by banks and credit institutions, reached more than 13 trillion Vietnamese dongs ($565 million) in July this year.<br />According to OIE, 160 new outbreaks of African swine fever were reported worldwide between August 21 and September 3, compared to 284 cases verified in the previous survey. The total number of outbreaks in progress rose from 7,130 to 7,191, with 3,733 in Romania alone and another 1,472 in Vietnam. Of the new outbreaks, 192 were reported in several European countries and another 23 in Asia.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-09 04:59:47	2025-08-01 19:32:10	Details Edit Delete
4086	EU pig carcase price down 16% from last year	European producers still have the highest prices in the global market.	<p>EU average pig price per carcase (100 kg) is at €154, showing better margins for producers in the region compared with the market conditions in the US, Canada or Brazil (see chart below). So far, driven by China's demand for pig meat, European producers have managed to stay at levels of stability in the market, despite adverse conditions raised by the coronavirus crisis. The average price for pig meat is down 15.9% compared to last year but increased demand from China is still present in the global market.<br />"Last week, global pork prices, represented by average export prices from the key global suppliers, were declining for the first half of the year. This week, we look at how this relates to recent trends in the FAO Meat Price Index, which offers insight into how global export prices have developed in July and August.<br />The FAO Meat Price Index for the most recent months is derived from a mixture of projected and observed prices, as most actual prices are not available at the time it is published. While this means the figure is subject to revision, it also gives a more up to date indication of global price trends.<br />The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 93.2 points in August, almost unchanged from the July value. Within this, quotations for beef, poultry and sheep meat declined. By contrast, pig meat prices rose after four months of consecutive declines. The Meat Price Index is now 8.6 points lower than in August 2019 and 10.7 points lower than early this year.<br />According to the FAO, the recent rise in pig meat prices is explained by a surge in Chinese imports (which reached 548,000 tonnes in July, another record high). Meanwhile, global supplies tightened somewhat due to lighter slaughter weights, coupled with prolonged plant shutdowns in some producing regions," commented Bethan Wilkins, senior analyst for AHDB.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-10 10:46:36	2025-07-31 06:12:50	Details Edit Delete
4084	Brazil close to complete blockchain project in traceability	The application is developed by IBM for the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.	<p>The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is close to completing a blockchain project that aims to enhance traceability and increase trust in the country’s halal food supply chain. According to Salaam Gateway, the platform aims to provide a reference for the Muslim world when they want more information about Brazil’s halal producers or when they want to connect with these companies. "We will first implement the blockchain system inside halal meat processing plants, to track the supply chain from the farm until shipment. We will involve two entities– the Ministry of Agriculture as the entity that issues health certificates as well as halal food certifying centres. After that, we will invite some logistics companies to be part of the project. We want customers to have our application so that they can see the whole procedure from farm to table on their smartphones. We are not concerned about payment terms, only about the guarantee of the halal product," explained Tamer Mansour, secretary-general of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.</p> <p>The ultimate goal is to increase confidence in Brazil’s halal produce and supply chain, which along with the country’s meat industry took a beating in 2017 following the revelation of corruption in the “Operation Weak Flesh” probe. The project is in testing phase and is expected to become operational in two months.</p>	1		Technology		2020-09-09 05:28:31	2025-08-02 04:05:38	Details Edit Delete
4085	Beyond Meat signs partnership for production in China		<p>Beyond Meat is ramping up production in China as plant-based products continue to infiltrate global markets. The alternative meat company said Tuesday that it is signing a deal to open a production facility near Shanghai. The facility will manufacture plant-based meat products, including alternatives for beef, pork and chicken.<br />The Los Angeles-based company signed a deal with Jiaxing Economic and Technological Development Zone to design and produce facilities in the Shanghai region, Beyond Meat said in a press release. The production facility is expected to be fully operational by early 2021. Beyond Meat has already opened the Chinese market since April this year, when its products launched in Starbucks coffee shops in mainland China. In June, the company signed a partnership with Yum China to launch its plant-based products at restaurants like KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.</p> <p>"China is a critical part of Beyond Meat’s long-term growth strategy, and we are committed to growing our presence in this vitally important country and market," a Beyond Meat spokesperson said for FOXBusiness channel.</p>	1		Market		2020-09-09 05:54:19	2025-08-02 03:41:26	Details Edit Delete
4087	Germany confirms the first case of ASF in wild boars	A wild boar was tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF) in Brandenburg.	<p>A wild boar carcass found a few kilometres from the German-Polish border in the district of Spree-Neisse, stirring worries for the entire German swine sector. In a press conference, Agriculture Minister Julia Klockner confirmed the ASF case in Germany and informed about the further procedure. She is aware of the concerns of the pig farmers and the crisis management team of the region is discussing how to proceed. All three samples of the pig confirmed the infection, now it is necessary to estimate how many infected animals there are and how large the affected region is.<br />Klöckner went on to say that they are in talks with third countries about regionalization of the restricted areas. The point is not to make quick decisions, but to get an overview. When asked, Klockner confirmed that they were in talks with China. The giant Asian market is also the main importer of German pork and, if the virus reaches industrial farms in the country, the whole European market could be impacted.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-10 10:57:06	2025-08-01 19:18:43	Details Edit Delete
4088	$2.9 billion in China's pork imports for July	The volumes imported were 78% larger than the same month last year.	<p>China's pork imports for July were 78% larger than the volumes reported in July 2019, according to statistical data issued by the Chinese officials. In July, China imported o almost 1 million tonnes of pork, worth $2.90 billion. The value, reported to last year's data, was 87.1% higher. The gap between demand and domestic production caused by the consequences of African Swine Fever (ASF) has caused meat imports to China to grow faster than ever before this year. According to the Chinese customs administration, the amount of imported meat from January to July 2020 amounted to 5.75 million tonnes, which corresponds to an increase of 2.45 million tonnes, or 74.2%. Import expenses almost doubled compared to the same period last year.<br />Pig meat was of particular interest, the purchase of which, including by-products, increased by 98.2%. to 3.38 million tonnes compared to the first seven months of 2019. Pork accounted for 2.56 million tonnes, an increase of 138.5%. compared to the previous year.</p> <p>In the case of beef, the cumulative volume of imports amounted to 1.20 million tonnes, which is 41.5% more than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Customs authorities announced that six new US meat exporters had been approved to supply the Chinese market in late August; in addition, three Uruguayan companies also regained their export license.</p>	1		Market		2020-09-10 11:15:49	2025-08-02 03:21:20	Details Edit Delete
4089	Pork prices have eroded in Germany and the Netherlands	There is a significant drop in pig meat prices in both countries compared to the level reported in January. However, Spain and Italy are performing under these market conditions.	<p>Pork prices in Germany and the Netherlands have dropped in the last 8 months from €1.35 to €1.14 and €1.29 to €1.04, respectively. That situation complicated the whole single market in the EU, according to Mercedes Vega, General Director for Spain, Italy & Portugal, Genesus Inc.<br />"Even though there is now more demand than supply and the usual summer lower weights, the price has not risen due to lower pig prices in other European countries like Germany, France and the Netherlands. Traditionally fall brings lower prices, but this year all the schemes are broken, and now prices are expected to go up given the market situation.<br />The major difference between Spain and the rest of Europe is that Spain did not have closures of packing plants by the Covid-19. There has been processing limitation due to sanitary measures implemented, offset by the processing capacity growth observed earlier in the year, great efficiency, and closure of plants in the north of the EU. From January to June 2020, despite the pandemic, the processing of hogs has increased by 3.19%  in the number of hogs and 5.5% in weight," said Mrs. Vega.<br />As far as exports are concerned, in the first six months of 2020, "Extra-Community Exports" of the Spanish pork sector continue to exceed “Intra-Community Exports” in volume and value (54.5% in volume and 51.4% in value).</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Capture%20GGMR%20Spain.png?1599825470454" alt="Capture GGMR Spain" height="100%" /></p> <p>More than 74% of exports (volume and value) are distributed among eight countries: China (first place), followed by France, Japan, Italy, and Portugal.<br />In 2019 - 663,892 tonnes of Spanish pork products were exported to China (27.2% of exports) with a value of €1.44 billion (23%), while this year just during the first half of the year 539,627 tonnes were exported with a value of €1,19 billion. All this shows that 2020 is a good year for the Spanish pork sector, though there still is a lot of uncertainty because caused by ASF and the Coronavirus pandemic that is devastating the planet.<br />In Italy, the market continues with a sustained price increase. The certified pigs for Parma ham (176 kg average live weight) are at 1.468-1.498 €/kg. Pigs out of Parma certification are priced at 1.286-1.316 € per kg. The 25kg feeder pig is priced at €64.<br />"There is a very dynamic demand, but supply is totally insufficient to cover it. The meat market is in a strong recovery, although the packing plants are still not making any money. That is why there is a lot of resistance to accept the maximum rise that producers are asking for," added Mercedes Vega.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-11 10:31:46	2025-08-02 05:13:16	Details Edit Delete
4090	Asian states are banning pork imports from Germany	South Korea was the first country to place a ban on German pork, while China is expected to do the same tomorrow.	<p>Since Friday, 09.11.2020, South Korea decided to place a ban on German pork imports due to the ASF outbreak reported in German wild boars. At the same time, rumours regarding a similar decision taken by China have started to appear and some analysts are saying that this may come into force on September 12. Earlier this week, Agriculture Minister Julia Klockner confirmed the first ASF case in Germany and informed about the further procedure. She is aware of the concerns of the pig farmers and the crisis management team of the region is discussing how to proceed. All three samples of the pig confirmed the infection, now it is necessary to estimate how many infected animals there are and how large the affected region is.<br />Klockner went on to say that they are in talks with third countries about regionalization of the restricted areas. The point is not to make quick decisions, but to get an overview. When asked, Klockner confirmed that they were in talks with China. The giant Asian market is also the main importer of German pork and, if the virus reaches industrial farms in the country, the whole European market could be impacted. The carcass of a wild boar was found a few kilometres from the German-Polish border in the district of Spree-Neisse. In Europe, ASF is also present in Poland, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, the Baltic states, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece and Hungary.</p>	1		Market		2020-09-11 10:55:51	2025-08-02 01:52:07	Details Edit Delete
4091	Low domestic supply impacted Australian beef exports		<p>A contraction in the national cattle herd of Australia is starting to have an impact on volumes of beef exported, according to MLA's latest report. Exports of beef totalled 78,000 tonnes swt in August, the lowest monthly total since January last year. Relative to last August, volumes were back 27%, while year-to-August beef exports are now back 9% on 2019, with constricting supply really starting to take hold.<br />The top destinations in August were Japan (19,700 tonnes swt), the United States (18,200 tonnes swt) and South Korea (13,000 tonnes swt). For the first eight months of the year, total exports of chilled beef are back just 1% on 2019 levels (relative to a decline of 12% for frozen beef), with exports to the United States, China and South Korea all experiencing good growth. As the herd rebuild gains momentum, the proportion of cows to total cattle slaughter will continue to fall, which should result in a greater percentage of beef being exported as chilled prime cuts rather than as frozen manufacturing mince.</p> <p>While the first few months of 2020 saw strong demand from China for chilled beef, as affluent consumers sought high-quality product for cooking at home, beef volumes to China have been impacted by the temporary suspension of five Australian establishments which would normally be significant suppliers for the market.</p> <p>Interestingly, it appears that much of the product which would likely have been destinated for China is being re-directed towards South Korea and the United States. Relative to total Australian beef exports, South Korea accounted for 17% in August, up from 12% in August 2019, while the United States accounted for 23%, up from 19% last August. While China certainly remains a critical market, this ability to pivot and distribute beef to other high-value markets remains a key component, underpinning the stability of the Australian export industry.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-11 11:10:32	2025-08-01 09:54:47	Details Edit Delete
4092	Meat prices to hike in the Philippines due to multiple bans	Questions regarding ASF in Germany and safety of poultry imports from Brazil and Australia are expected to increase the meat prices by the end of the year.	<p>Multiple bans imposed by the Filipino government for German pork and poultry imports from Brazil and Australia may result in a hike of prices by the end of the year, according to experts consulted by the Manilla Bulletin newspaper. An official from the Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) said this as the Department of Agriculture (DA) signed an order reminding local traders and importers that importation of pork products coming from Germany is still not allowed after the European country reported its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF).<br />Agriculture Secretary William Dar said DA finalized the memo that will reiterate the country’s import ban on pork from Germany due to ASF. In June last year, German pork products have been banned for several months due to a batch of Polish pork mixed in a shipment sent to the Philippines. "Due to rising cases of ASF in the Philippines and amid the import bans on poultry meat coming from different countries, pork and poultry products may be costlier during the Christmas season," said Jesus Cham, President of MITA. Also, the southeast Asian country has placed a ban on poultry arriving from Germany, Brazil and Australia. That could easily increase the prices in some regions in the Philippines. Local consumption of pork is 15 kilograms per capita per month, while it is 8.2 kilograms per capita per month for chicken.</p>	1		Market		2020-09-14 07:48:50	2025-08-02 03:41:55	Details Edit Delete
4093	IFA urges EC to pull the plug on Mercosur deal	"A new report from the University of Oxford and the Nature Conservancy says the deal fails the sustainability test and should be abandoned", mentions Irish Farmers' Association president Tim Cullinan.	<p>IFA President Tim Cullinan said the EU Commission cannot continue to ignore the mounting evidence of Brazil’s degradation of the environment for beef exports. “The Commission was explicit that Mercosur could not go ahead if Brazil failed to meet environmental standards. A new report from the University of Oxford and the Nature Conservancy says the deal fails the sustainability test and should be abandoned,” he said. The report states that "the proposed EU-Mercosur agreement puts the EU’s own social and environmental sustainability goals at risk. For example, the proposed EU-Mercosur agreement as it currently stands is in direct contradiction to the European Green Deal".</p> <p>At the recent informal EU Farm Council meeting, the German Agriculture Minister Julia Klockner, who chairs the Farm Council, said she was sceptical if the Mercosur agreement could be ratified in its current format.<br />The IFA President said it would be deeply hypocritical of the EU Commission to pursue a trade deal that so clearly conflicts with their own policy. “Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cannot stand over this deal and should send a clear signal that the EU will not do business with Brazil when it continues to flout the law,” Mr Cullinan added.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-14 10:18:32	2025-08-02 00:12:57	Details Edit Delete
4094	US beef exports in July still bellow last year	Asian markets show signs of recovery but the volumes shipped there are not enough to equal last year's export volumes.	<p>US beef exports are trending lower than last year's levels, admitted USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. July beef exports totalled 107,298 tonnes, up 36% from June but still 9% below last year. Export value was $647.8 million, the highest since March but down 10% from a year ago. July exports to China increased sharply year-over-year and shipments trended higher to Taiwan, Canada and Hong Kong. July exports were lower than a year ago to Japan and South Korea and declined significantly to Mexico. For January through July, beef exports were also 9% below last year’s pace in volume (698,907 tonnes) and 10% lower in value ($4.28 billion). <br />"Although there is still a long recovery ahead, the foodservice sectors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China have rebounded more quickly than most other regions. Phase One has also helped spark importer interest in the Chinese market, where US beef is really just beginning to gain traction. There is unmet demand for high-quality, grain-fed beef in China, especially with Australian supplies tightening, and buyers are anxious to secure US beef," commented the head of USMEF. In the North American market, Canada continues to be a bright spot for US beef in 2020, with exports up 13% from a year ago to 64,677 tonnes, valued at $436.4 million (up 14%). Beef variety meat exports to Canada have been particularly strong, climbing 33% from a year ago to 5,675 tonnes, valued at $12.2 million (up 52%).<br />On the other hand, beef consumption in Mexico remains dependent on the foodservice and hospitality sectors and COVID-19 restrictions have hit exports hard in 2020. Beef is by far the most expensive protein in Mexico and demand has been negatively impacted by the economic slowdown. Through July, exports were 26% below last year in volume (100,230 tonnes) and 30% lower in value ($433.4 million). Variety meat exports have been less heavily impacted, falling 4% to 50,204 tonnes, worth $123.3 million (down 11%). Nevertheless, Dan Halstrom shows optimism for the rest of the year and expects a recovery for US red meat exports. "USMEF remains optimistic about a strong finish for US red meat exports in 2020, despite many challenges related to COVID-19," he added.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-14 09:37:41	2025-07-31 14:21:14	Details Edit Delete
4095	ASF in Germany rises pig prices in the US	Lean Hog Futures in the USA jumped $13 per head after Germany announced its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars.	<p>Pig prices in the world are tumbling as Germany reported last week its first case of African swine fever in wild boars. In the European country, pig prices per kilo have dropped from €1.47 to €1.27 in just a few days, while in other parts of the world have increased almost unexpectedly. "In the USA, Lean Hog Futures Thursday-Friday jumped as much as $13 per head higher," reports Jim Long, President and CEO of Genesus INC. In his opinion, prices in the US and Canada will continue to rise as several Asian countries who have banned pork imports from Germany are now searching for other suppliers. " Now, these countries will need to find pork somewhere else or go without. The obvious countries to gain from the import ban will be USA, Canada, Brazil, and Spain as they are the only countries that have significant pork supply that can shift to their Asian countries.<br />Germany which is part of the European Union will be able to continue to move pork to other EU countries other than from ASF restrictive zone (not that big an area). This will probably depress hog prices in other areas of Europe as we doubt the other EU countries can increase non-EU exports to counterbalance the deluge of pork that Germany will put in the EU market.<br />In the U.S. a market that was already beginning to see the front end of lower hog supplier due to sow herd liquidation will now be getting the dynamics of the market supercharged with enhanced export demand," commented Mr Long.</p>	1		Market		2020-09-15 07:12:25	2025-08-01 14:31:23	Details Edit Delete
4096	Germany losses export markets one by one	Brazil, Japan and the Philippines are the latest to announce a ban on German pork.	<p>So far, South Korea, China, Japan, the Philippines and Brazil have placed bans on pork imports from Germany after the European country reported the first case of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars. "For now, risky products will no longer be imported into Brazil, whether they are pig meat or have been processed," said José Guilherme Lea, state secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture. It is expected that other Asian countries will impose soon similar measures considering that similar treatments were applied for other major EU pork exporters, such as Belgium or Poland. Also, South American markets that are open for German pork may place a ban on these products as they are trying to avoid getting ASF in their national pig herd. <br />Germany has exported €1 billion of pork to China in 2019 as it was China’s largest pork supplier. Korea and Japan were also significant markets and, for now, seems that all the pork shipped by Germany to third-countries may end up in the EU single market. A key part of the EU’s export growth so far this year have been German exports to countries that tend to ban suppliers with ASF. These volumes increased by 54% between January and May, to 270,000 tonnes. If this growth rate was maintained for 2020 overall, volumes would reach 780,000 tonnes.</p> <p>Looking on an annualised basis, if the 780,000 tonnes earmarked for export in 2020 remained in the EU instead, total EU exports would be below 2019 levels, but still higher than 2018. Supplies on the EU market would be a little higher than 2019 levels (+1%), but still below supplies available in 2015-2018.<br />"Of course this year, the situation is complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the EU has been able to consume this volume of pork in the past, it is unclear if this could be achieved in the current market conditions, which are far from normal. If the German export market is restricted, downward price pressure would always be expected to some extent, to stimulate latent European demand. Current conditions may accentuate the situation.</p> <p>Further complications may also arise from the practicalities of processing the pork for consumption in the EU. Shipping pork to China is particularly attractive as less processing is required on the products in the EU. This is especially useful at present when EU processing capacity has been challenged by coronavirus regulations and outbreaks, while China has an excess of processing capacity due to its own ASF situation.</p> <p>For now, we wait to see how China will react to this latest development. UK producers have already seen how disruption on the German market can quickly feed through to lower cull sow prices this year. With the potential for even more significant disruption to the German market now looming, the outlook for finished pigs looks more uncertain than ever," commented Bethan Wilkins, Senior Analyst for AHDB.</p>	1		Industry		2020-09-15 07:54:32	2025-08-01 02:04:12	Details Edit Delete

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