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| 6392 | INTERPORC: "Spain is the second world exporter of pork" | "There are not many sectors that contribute as much to the Spanish economy as the pig economy". This was highlighted by the president of the Interprofessional del Porcino de Capa Blanca of Spain (INTERPORC) at a business forum held in Almendralejo (Badajoz). | <p><span lang="DE">García, who offered a current overview of the white layer pig sector, explained that the pig sector is a national and international leader, thanks, among other things, "to the values of its professionals, who have contributed to its success and growth of </span><span lang="DE">the</span><span lang="DE"> last years".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among these values he highlighted: "we are a very associative, participative and active sector"; a clear example is found in the good relationship we maintain with the national administrations and with the European authorities”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, he added, "Spain is the second world exporter of pork" and a good part of that success has been forged thanks to the solid relations established with the destination countries". For example, García pointed out, "we have a great commercial position in China, which is the main destination for our exports, and we maintain a good relationship with the embassy and the authorities of that country".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The protection of the rural world was another of the points on which the president of INTERPORC had the most influence. "We will continue defending the interests of agriculture and livestock in the rural world, contributing to their economy as before, bringing the industry to small towns and being leaders in animal welfare and sustainability".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Both economic and social work that has made the white-coated pig sector one of the most important in Spain, and a reality that, in García's opinion, was endorsed during the pandemic.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-28 00:15:44 | 2025-08-10 23:35:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6393 | First container of Irish beef arrives in China | In January the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine confirmed the resumption of Irish beef exports to China following a suspension in May 2020 due to an isolated case of atypical BSE. | <p><span lang="DE">A container of Irish beef (supplied by ABP) arrived into the port of Shanghai last week. The lifting of the suspension by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has paved the way for an extensive relaunch and promotional campaign by Bord Bia’s Shanghai office for the coming months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Speaking from Shanghai, Bord Bia’s China Manager, Conor O’Sullivan, said: "We are delighted to welcome Irish beef back into the Chinese market after a suspension of almost three years. Bord Bia is now engaged in an Irish beef relaunch campaign focusing on trade seminars, chef demonstrations, and media engagement. Over the next month, we will be exhibiting at two major international meat trade shows in China – the China International Meat Industry Exhibition (CIMIE) and SIAL China in May– to showcase Irish beef to Chinese buyers".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"After first entering in 2018, Ireland quickly established a reputation as a leading supplier of grass-fed beef in China. We had a lot of success building market share into higher value foodservice and retail channels. We are eager to regain that significant momentum in China".<br />Foodservice remains the primary channel for beef consumption in China, with frozen beef making up an estimated 60% of the total consumption. Bord Bia’s Insight and Planning Specialist for Asia, Evelyn Chiang, says a key trend emerging in the foodservice sector is the preference for chains of restaurants to use imported beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Chinese consumers highly value the quality of their food ingredients and the quality of imported beef is highly regarded, presenting a significant opportunity for Irish beef suppliers. Hot-pot restaurants, steakhouses and barbecue restaurants are all seeking high-quality and reliable imported beef, which is great news for Irish companies in the market", she said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This rise of e-commerce and specialised stores is part of the changing consumption patterns in China’s expanding middle class, which puts a premium on health and taste", she said. "This trend is an excellent fit for Ireland’s grass-fed, sustainably produced beef".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In December 2022, Bord Bia launched a three-year €1.3 million EU beef and lamb promotion to promote the safety, sustainability, and natural values of beef and lamb to Chinese consumers and customers. This campaign, which includes a Pork and Beef Chef Masterclass in Beijing and a European Meat Trade Seminar in Shanghai in May, will intensify in the months ahead and run until May 2024, tying in with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s ministerial trade mission to China in May.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-01 00:05:53 | 2025-08-10 20:40:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6394 | INTERPORC: "Resilience and competitiveness mark the good results of the pig sector in 2022" | The white layer pig sector "has experienced a turning point in 2022, in which its resilience and competitiveness have marked its results". This is how the director of INTERPORC, Alberto Herranz, has declared in a press conference in Madrid, in which he has taken stock of the year 2022. | <p><span lang="DE">In a difficult situation, he explained, "marked by problems such as the war in Ukraine, difficulties in the supply of raw materials, severe drought, rising inflation and a sharp increase in production costs, it has once again repeated as a leader in production and in exports".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Herranz pointed out that the data "again shows a very strong, competitive, consolidated and committed sector". In fact, Spain remains the leading European exporter and second in the world with a volume of 2.93 million tons worth 8,279 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although 160,000 tons less have been exported in volume, in value there has been, according to Herranz, a growth of 560 million euros, which yields a positive trade balance of 7,720 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A fact that "reconfirms pork as the sector with the best commercial balance in the entire Spanish agri-food system, ahead of fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes and potatoes".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For its part, total meat production varied slightly downward to stand at 5.07 million tons (5.18 in 2021), although its value increased by +22.5% to reach 10,870 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For the director of INTERPORC, the circumstances that the sector is experiencing, together with the figures obtained, also invite us to think that "perhaps we are in a moment for reflection, the redesign of sectoral strategies that strengthen the sustainability and transition of the sector in the next years".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The challenges that are glimpsed in the medium term are very important, he indicated. For this reason, these data must also be interpreted in the sense that "the sector begins to have a growing need for support that helps to consolidate its positioning, competitiveness and resilience in markets around the world to maintain our leadership".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Likewise, to face these challenges, the director of INTERPORC has advanced that the Interprofessional is preparing, together with all those involved in the sector, a Strategic Plan "that will allow the necessary responses to be identified for the future".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, has stated that "white layer pig companies sell to more than 111 markets, to which must be added the countries of the European Union".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A success that is due, according to Miguel, "to the market diversification policy that the sector follows and that in 2022 led to growth in 27 of the top 30 countries to which we export".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In fact, as he pointed out, "although success is evident, the sector continues to face important challenges in internationalization, since we must not only continue to diversify in markets, but also in the different sales channels to reach the different population segments of the destination countries".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Today, more than 4,000 million consumers around the world have white layer pork products from Spain at their disposal. "And that is a source of pride for our sector", concluded de Miguel.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-27 00:20:12 | 2025-08-11 00:18:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6396 | Italy, key market for Belgian pork exports | The Italian market has always been very important for the Belgian meat suppliers. The pork export figures to Italy show the continued partnership between Belgium and Italy. | <p>In 2022 pork exports from Belgium to Italy grew with 11%. Less carcasses were exported but more meat cuts, especially hams. Italy remains the 5<sup>th</sup> export destination for Belgian pork.</p> <p>Belgium may be a small country in Europe, but it is a big player in the European meat industry. Why do Belgian meat suppliers play such a prominent role? Because they have transformed their small scale (seemingly a disadvantage at first glance) into significant benefits-thanks to their specialisation, their tailor-made service and their pioneering work in food safety.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/karkas.jpg?1683094575693" alt="karkas" width="400" /></p> <p>Belgian meat suppliers are first and foremost family businesses who strive for maximum added value for their customers. Belgium’s efficient and modern meat processing industry is particularly known for its flexibility. Generations of perfectionists seek to bring safe, high quality meat to the market. From the production of feed to veterinary services to the slaughterhouses and cutting plants—each next link in the chain is as important as the previous. That’s why in every part of the process, you’ll find professionals who are expert in their field, and who are passionate about their job.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/kroon.jpg?1683094621993" alt="kroon" width="400" /></p> <p>Slaughterers and cutters strive for maximum added value for their customers. That is why they have a very flexible approach to finishing, cutting and packaging. They adapt to meet the customer’s requirements. The great strength of Belgian companies is that they offer customised products. And often that is what distinguishes the Belgians from their competition. The diversity of companies and the competition between them results in a high degree of professionalism whilst preserving the individual character of each company.</p> <p>From 8-11<sup>th</sup> of May 7 Belgian pork exporters will be present at Tuttofood in Milano. You can find them in Hall 2 at booth C13-D16.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Banner%20tuttofood%20handtekening.jpg?1683094648768" alt="Banner tuttofood handtekening" width="750" /></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-03 00:10:55 | 2025-08-11 04:19:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6397 | MLA: Australian red meat exports keep up the pace | Australia’s red meat exports maintained a strong pace in April, despite several public holidays cutting into the number of working days, informs Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Australian beef exports fell back 27% in April compared to March but were 17% above April 2022 levels at 72,064 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Interestingly, strong growth was recorded in Australia’s largest export markets, but fell back in smaller markets. Exports to:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>China rose by 42% year-on-year to 16,745 tonnes</li> <li>Japan rose by 10% year-on-year to 15,225 tonnes</li> <li>South Korea rose by 27% year-on-year to 13,586 tonnes</li> <li>US rose by 26% year-on-year to 12,547 tonnes</li> <li>Indonesia rose by 14% year-on-year to 4,066 tonnes</li> <li>All other markets fell by 17% year-on-year to 9,896 tonnes.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Grassfed exports rose slightly more than grainfed exports, which is to be expected given the uptick in supply overall, and frozen exports rose considerably more than chilled exports, though both did increase. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The pattern of ‘increased exports to major markets; decline in emerging markets’ is not consistent with exports from January–March. The shorter month may have impacted the number of available ships for export, but the May data release will determine if this pattern is consistent or an aberration.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Australian sheepmeat exports remained strong, improving on record-breaking 2022 numbers. Lamb exports increased by 2% year-on-year to 22,222 tonnes, while mutton exports rose by a massive 48% to 15,772 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lamb exports saw large increases to China, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and South Korea, and a considerable decline to the United States (US).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Similar patterns were evident in mutton exports, where large increases to China, South-East Asia and MENA were partially offset due to declines in the US, though not nearly to the extent seen in lamb exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mutton exports to China nearly doubled to 7,493 tonnes, while exports to South-East Asia rose by 7% to 2,638 tonnes and exports to MENA rose by 31% to 2,403 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The increase in mutton exports to China was the largest in absolute terms, but the largest increase in relative terms was to Mexico, which recorded a 992% increase year-on-year to 524 tonnes, making it the eighth-largest mutton market for the month.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Interestingly, strong increases in exports to China across the board mean that it is the largest single export destination for beef, lamb, mutton and goat. This is unprecedented – normally, the largest market for beef would be different to the largest market for lamb.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The huge demand for protein in China is important for the global market, and particularly for Australian producers as it increases demand globally and drives up the export price.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As mentioned in the cattle and sheep projections released earlier in the year, processor capacity is the relevant factor in determining production in 2023, given the increase in animals on-farm. Assuming processor capacity keeps up, demand from China will be important in supporting prices at the farm gate.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-05 00:05:24 | 2025-08-11 02:00:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6398 | ABPA seeks new business opportunities for Brazilian exporters in Canada | In search of new opportunities in the Canadian market, poultry and pork exporters from Brazil will participate in an action led by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) during the SIAL Canada, scheduled between May 9th and 11th, in Toronto. | <p><span lang="DE">To repeat the success of the previous edition of the event, ABPA will have an exclusive space at the event, where image and business promotion actions will be carried out.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Five agroindustries have already confirmed participation in the space: Aurora Alimentos, BRF, Pamplona Alimentos, Seara Alimentos and Somave Alimentos. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to business meetings with importers and potential customers, ABPA will carry out a series of actions focused on enhancing the image of the Brazilian sectors, such as the distribution of physical and virtual promotional materials, which refer to the hotsite of the sectorial brands Brazilian Chicken and Brazilian Pork. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The Canadian market has reinforced the demand for Brazilian products, either with an increase of almost 50% in purchases of chicken meat or with the start of sales of pork meat, whose first negotiations took place exactly in the last edition of the event. In this context, there are good expectations regarding the results that will be generated in this year's edition, when we will also strengthen our ties with local stakeholders", analyzes the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Canada is a traditional importer of chicken meat from Brazil. In the 1st quarter of 2023 alone, the country imported 4,072 thousand tons, a volume 43% higher than that registered in the same period last year – generating revenue of US$ 13.6 million for Brazil. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Recently, the North American country opened its market for Brazilian pork. The first shipments were registered in March, totaling 275 tons.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-05 00:10:50 | 2025-08-10 23:34:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6401 | Pig prices continue to gain momentum through April | GB deadweight pig prices continued to ascend through April (w/e 08 Apr – 29 Apr), according to AHDB. | <div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-f:1765251335379839747" data-legacy-message-id="187f6ebca0996b03"> <div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":18e" class="ii gt"> <div id=":18f" class="a3s aiL "> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <p><span lang="DE">The EU spec SPP saw historic highs, as prices ended the month (29 Apr) at 219.07p/kg. This brought the monthly average to 217.8p/kg, with an average increase of 0.9p per week. The weekly increases seen throughout April have been slightly subdued compared to previous months. The EU spec SPP has showed gains of just under 3p over the four weeks of April, and gained nearly 19p over the 17 weeks since the start of the year (w/e 07 Jan).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The EU spec APP has seen similar gains, reaching a peak of 219.34p/kg in the week ending 15 April. The week ending 22 April saw a fall of -0.48p, down to 218.86p, the first fall recorded since the middle of February. This brought the average price for April to just under 219p/kg, with the gap between SPP and APP narrowing further. The week ending 22 April saw near parity between the two price series, a gap of just 0.64p.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">GB estimated slaughterings</span><span lang="DE"> sat at just under 634,000 head for the month of April, (w/e 08 Apr – 29 Apr), 93,100 head down from last April. Average weekly throughputs sat at 158,500 head, down 23,300 head compared to the same weeks last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In Europe, prices continue to rise in much the same pattern as the UK, with the difference between the UK and EU reference price sitting at 4p/kg. The EU average reached an all-time high of 211.7p/kg for the week ending 23 April, averaging 209p/kg for the four weeks w/e 02 April – 23 April, with a leap of nearly 4p during this time.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the 17 weeks since the beginning of the year, the EU average has gained nearly 32p/kg, with key producing countries such as Spain seeing price increases of over 43p, and France with growth of nearly 47p during this time frame. Similarly, strong growth of between 30 – 33p has been recorded in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile Denmark has seen increases of only 13p/kg following a period of falling prices in January.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gA gt acV"> </div> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-08 00:05:44 | 2025-08-10 23:33:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6402 | JBS USA announces creation of JBS Sanitation | JBS USA, a leading global food company, announced the creation of JBS Sanitation, a full-service food safety and food plant sanitation company that will provide in-house sanitation services for JBS USA and Pilgrim’s facilities. JBS USA will immediately begin the transition of 10 facilities to JBS Sanitation, with an expectation of moving additional facilities to the new company if third-party service providers are unable to meet JBS USA’s audit and compliance standards. | <p><span lang="DE">"In light of the troubling allegations that have occurred in the food sanitation sector, JBS USA has made the decision to create a company that can provide the highest levels of food safety and quality assurance, while also adopting the same high standards for compliance and employment verification that we adhere to in the hiring of our own JBS USA workforce", said JBS USA CEO Wesley Batista Filho.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In partnership with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), JBS Sanitation will provide competitive wages and benefits, creating hundreds of union jobs across the country. All JBS Sanitation team members and their child dependents will also be eligible to receive a<s> </s>tuition-free community college education as a part of the JBS USA Better Futures program.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The revelations about child labor among subcontractors in meatpacking plants are simply unacceptable, and it has been heartening to see JBS USA’s willingness to proactively move to address this egregious situation", said Marc Perrone, UFCW International President. "We firmly believe that a strong union contract is the solution to the exploitation of any workers in the industry and are pleased to be partnering with JBS USA on in-house sanitation at a number of facilities across the country, which means sanitation workers will now receive the strong wages, benefits, and protections as other union members in those facilities. We look forward to continuing our work with JBS USA to ensure a safe food supply and safe working environment for our members".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS Sanitation will adhere to the highest standards for food safety, sanitation, employment verification and compliance. JBS USA and Pilgrim’s will continue to utilize the services of third-party sanitation providers only if they can meet the same employment verification standards used by JBS USA and can verify compliance through a JBS-approved third-party auditor.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS has appointed Wilson Herrera, a 17-year industry veteran with extensive experience in human resources and compliance matters, as President of JBS Sanitation. Herrera most recently led corporate HR for JBS USA Pork, the second largest pork processor in the United States with more than 10,000 team members. He has also served as chairman of the JBS USA and Pilgrim’s Sanitation Committee, which was tasked with identifying solutions in response to allegations of the use of child labor by third-party sanitation providers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Alfred "Al" Almanza, Global Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance for JBS Global, will serve as the head of technical services for JBS Sanitation. Prior to joining JBS in 2017, Almanza spent nearly 40 years with the United States Department of Agriculture, working on food safety, regulatory affairs and public health issues. During his distinguished career of government service, Almanza served as Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service for nearly a decade, and as Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety during the Obama Administration.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Sanitation is a key component to producing safe, affordable, healthy food", said Almanza. "It requires specific expertise and extensive training to be done safely. Our focus at JBS Sanitation will be the safety of the food we provide, the safety of the men and women who provide sanitation services, and creating opportunities for our team members".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To further ensure the allegations of the past do not occur in the future, JBS USA and Pilgrim’s have established an internal whistleblower hotline, where employees can confidentially report any suspicious activity regarding the presence of underaged workers. The company has also provided local school districts with access to the JBS Ethics Line for confidential reporting regarding suspected child labor incidents.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS previously terminated contracts with third-party sanitation provider PSSI at numerous facilities, including the locations cited in the Department of Labor’s complaint. Those locations include Grand Island, Nebraska; Worthington, Minnesota; and Greeley, Colorado. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-08 00:10:21 | 2025-08-10 23:34:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6403 | A new era for Australia-UK trade | Prime Ministers Albanese and Sunak met in London and announced the long-awaited entry into force date of midnight 31 May 2023 for the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), following the expected completion of UK domestic processes. | <p><span lang="DE">Prime Minister Albanese was in London to attend the Coronation of King Charles III, marking a significant week for both Australia’s head of state and new era for Australia-UK trade relations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The A-UK FTA, which was agreed in principle in June 2021 and signed on 17 December 2021, will see Australian beef and sheepmeat/goat meat access to the UK liberalised over a transition period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“The FTA marks a new chapter in Australia-UK trade relations and, for our sector, provides an important framework to continue to do business with British customers and consumers,” said Andrew McDonald, chair of the Australia-UK Red Meat Market Access Taskforce.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“Australia and the UK have a long history of trade with British consumers being loyal purchasers of Australian beef and sheepmeat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“The FTA provides an opportunity to modernise our trading relationship for the future, and we look forward to more streamlined trade and reduced supply chain costs with the implementation of the agreement.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">From midnight 31 May, Australian beef and sheepmeat exports will enter the UK under a new tariff rate quota (TRQ) regime – with initial TRQ tonnages gradually increasing over a 10-year transition period. Product within the TRQ amounts will enter tariff free.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While there will be no TRQ regime post year 10, a volume safeguard provision will apply until the end of year 15, beyond which no safeguards will apply.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“We congratulate the Prime Ministers on finalising this significant milestone in Australia-UK relations and express our gratitude to all who have worked diligently to realise such an outcome,” Mr McDonald said.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-08 00:15:42 | 2025-08-10 23:34:06 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6404 | DAT-Schaub buys up in Benelux | Danish Crown's subsidiary DAT-Schaub has been the majority shareholder in the Dutch company SELO Verpakking and SELO Belgium since mid-April. The companies are among the leading players in the sale of artificial casings for sausage production in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Over the past decade, Danish Crown's DAT-Schaub has grown from being a strong player in Northern Europe to being among the global market leaders. This has happened through targeted acquisitions of companies with growth potential all over the world, and this is also the story behind the acquisition of the majority of shares in the SELO companies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We look forward to incorporate the SELO companies into the DAT-Schaub family with a clear goal of being more strongly represented in the Benelux. We have known the company for many years as good colleagues, so when we contacted the owners, an agreement was not far away", says Jan Roelsgaard, CEO of DAT-Schaub.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The two SELO companies specialize in the sale of artificial casings for sausage and food production and, like DAT-Schaub, sell products from the Spanish manufacturer Viscofan – a partnership that started in 1965.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are happy to become part of DAT-Schaub. SELO has grown in recent years and is now among the market leaders in the sale of artificial casings. By becoming part of DAT-Schaub, we are significantly improving our product range for the benefit of our customers", says Oskar Nijkamp, CEO of SELO Verpakking and SELO Belgium.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">DAT-Schaub buys 70 percent of the shares in the SELO companies, while the current management, led by Oskar Nijkamp and Gerwin Ooms, retains the remaining ownership. Going forward, the plan is to develop the business through the sale of DAT-Schaub's entire product portfolio to customers in the Benelux.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With sales offices in both the Netherlands and Belgium, the purchase of the majority of shares in the SELO companies gives us a perfect starting point to grow our business scope in the Benelux. We are already strongly represented in countries such as Germany and France, so with the purchase we also compliment our European presence", says Jan Roelsgaard.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It has been agreed between the parties that the purchase price will not be published.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-08 00:20:35 | 2025-08-10 23:34:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6405 | Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef at Tuttofood in Milan | PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef’s 2023 export drive moves onto key marketplace Italy this week (May 8th- 11th) for the prestigious Tuttofood exhibition in Milan. | <p><span lang="DE">The trade show is a strategic target for Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s export experts because Italy continues to be a vital- and growing-buyer of Wales’ world-renowned premium lamb and beef brands.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Tuttofood is the Italian marketplace that brings together top producers and distributors of quality products from across the nation’s entire food and beverage supply chain", said Laura Pickup, HCC’s Head of Strategic Marketing and Connections. "It is a fast-growing platform that this year will connect over 1,200 brands from at least 35 Countries".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tuttofood offers the chance to build on a successful decade of HCC’s development activity in Italy. "To build on these gains, our team will be meeting with importers, retailers and food service professionals and chefs who attend the exhibition in numbers", said Ms Pickup.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The HCC team’s Italian visit extends work carried out earlier this year to boost export markets in the Middle East, the United States and Europe. The giant Gulfood exhibition - where 5,000 leading food and beverage companies showcased 100,000 new products from more than 125 countries - was followed by Sirha at Lyon, where 4,000 exhibitors and brands were present and then attendance at the 'summit' of the American meat industry - the Annual Meat Conference (AMC) - held this year in Dallas, Texas, where HCC and processors met with importers and distributors.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Such tactical activity has already helped to build on the notable post-pandemic increases in exports to the Gulf region and Europe, and to further foster the huge amount of interest in Welsh Lamb in North America, where Canada is a growing market and the first shipments to the US were recently made.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-09 00:05:58 | 2025-08-10 23:34:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6406 | USMEF: March pork exports largest in nearly two years | March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">March pork exports totaled 260,195 metric tons (mt), up 17% year-over-year and the ninth largest volume on record. Export value was also ninth largest at $724 million, up 18% from a year ago. These results capped a strong first quarter for U.S. pork as exports reached 716,691 mt, up 14% from a year ago, valued at $1.96 billion (up 15%).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It’s great to see U.S. pork exports continue to expand in many of our Western Hemisphere markets, but there is also notable momentum in the Asia Pacific", said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "With consumer activity in the region rebounding toward pre-COVID levels and U.S. pork very competitively priced compared to European product, 2023 holds excellent potential for broad-based growth".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">March was another terrific month for pork exports to Mexico, which remain well above last year’s record pace. March exports totaled 95,030 mt, up 15% from a year ago and the second largest on record (behind January 2023), while value climbed 31% to $195.7 million. First quarter shipments to Mexico were up 11% to 270,056 mt, while value soared 34% to $541.7 million. Brazilian pork gained access to Mexico late last year, and small volumes have arrived in the market. Brazil reported shipments to Mexico of 27 mt in February and 189 mt in March. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">March pork exports to the Dominican Republic totaled 13,181 mt, up 87% from a year ago and shattering the previous record (10,681 mt) set in February. Export value to the DR also reached a record $33.6 million, up 88%. With a rapid rebound in tourism, strong retail demand, a significant tariff advantage over other major suppliers and domestic production still limited due to African swine fever (ASF), first quarter exports to the DR climbed 72% from last year’s record pace to 32,047 mt, while export value was up 87% to $85.1 million. Exports also trended higher to the Bahamas, Leeward-Windward Islands, Netherlands Antilles and Cayman Islands and rebounded to Trinidad and Tobago, pushing first quarter shipments to the Caribbean up 63% to 36,598 mt, valued at $101.5 million (up 72%). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With reduced import tariffs and domestic production still struggling to recover from ASF, demand for U.S. pork is strengthening in the Philippines. March exports were the largest since August at 5,077 mt, up 65% from a year ago, valued at $9.6 million (up 42%). First quarter exports to the Philippines totaled 11,769 mt, up 49%, while export value climbed 43% to $28.9 million. For the ASEAN region, first quarter exports increased 49% in volume (13,960 mt) and 40% in value ($35.2 million). Exports to Malaysia are on a record pace at 556 mt, up from just 73 mt a year ago, including record-large shipments of 467 mt in March as Malaysian production is also impacted by ASF and high input costs. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other first quarter highlights for U.S. pork exports include: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>March pork exports to South Korea increased 26% from a year ago to 19,054 mt, with value up 14% to $58.6 million. This pushed the first quarter volume 3% above last year’s pace at 45,059 mt, though value was still down 7% to $143.4 million. </li> <li>After trending lower in recent years, pork exports to Australia – a key market for boneless hams and loins for further processing – have started to rebound in 2023. First quarter exports climbed 26% from a year ago in both volume (10,106 mt) and value ($36 million). </li> <li>Pork exports to Japan also edged higher in March, increasing 4% to 33,297 mt, though value was slightly lower at $133.1 million. For the first quarter, exports to Japan trailed last year’s pace by 1% in volume (90,329 mt) and 8% in value ($362.8 million). </li> <li>Exports to China/Hong Kong continue to trend well above year-ago levels, with first quarter shipments up 29% to 134,881, while export value increased 26% to $352.2 million, mainly driven by the strong growth in variety meats. </li> <li>Demand for U.S. pork is also rebounding in Taiwan, where first quarter shipments nearly tripled the low volume posted a year ago, climbing 191% to 1,492 mt. Export value soared 275% to $5.5 million. </li> <li>While China/Hong Kong (see above) remains the top destination for U.S. pork variety meat, first quarter exports also increased significantly to Mexico, the Philippines, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Vietnam. First quarter shipments totaled 147,338 mt, up 37% from a year ago, while value increased 23% to $345.6 million. </li> <li>March pork export value equated to $63.15 per head slaughtered, up 15% from a year ago, while the first quarter average increased 11% to $60.29. March exports accounted for 29.1% of total pork production and 25% for muscle cuts only. The first quarter ratios were 28.2% and 24.1%, respectively, up from 25.4% and 22.6% in the first quarter of 2022. </li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-09 00:10:26 | 2025-08-11 03:34:34 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6408 | USMEF: Beef exports show signs of rebound | While below last year’s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef exports totaled 120,495 mt in March, down 5% from a year ago. Export value fell 17% to $892.6 million, but both volume and value were the highest in five months. Through the first quarter, beef exports were down 8% year-over-year to 326,494 mt, valued at $2.35 billion (down 22%). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"U.S. beef exports faced considerable headwinds late last year and at the beginning of 2023, but the March results show some encouraging trends,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Most Asian markets showed renewed momentum in March, while exports continued to trend higher to Mexico, the Caribbean and South Africa".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mexico continued to be a bright spot for U.S. beef exports in March, with shipments up 17% from a year ago to 17,454 mt, valued at $97.3 million (up 26%). This pushed first quarter exports to 50,509 mt, up 16% from a year ago, while value increased 17% to $283.6 million. One factor bolstering Mexico’s beef demand in 2023 is the strength of the peso, which has given Mexican customers greater purchasing power compared to buyers in several other key markets. Mexico is the largest volume destination for U.S. beef variety meat, with first quarter exports increasing 13% from a year ago to 25,533 mt, valued at $72.6 million (up 20%). Top variety meat export items to Mexico include livers, tripe, lips, hearts and tongues. First quarter shipments of beef lips were the highest since 2017 at 7,202 mt, up 38% from a year ago, valued at $16.6 million (up 35%). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Although March beef shipments to South Korea were down slightly from a year ago, export volume was the largest in 10 months at 25,605 mt. Export value was down significantly from the enormous total posted in March 2022, but was still the highest since August at $200.5 million. For the first quarter, exports to Korea trailed last year’s record pace by 15% in volume (63,883 mt) and 36% in value ($505.3 million). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">March beef exports to China/Hong Kong were also below last year but were the largest since October at 21,211 mt. March export value was $188.5 million, down 9% from a year ago but also the highest since October. First quarter exports to China/Hong Kong were down 11% from a year ago to 55,122 mt, while value fell 18% to $477.2 million. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other first quarter results for U.S. beef exports include: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Japan is this year’s leading volume market for U.S. beef exports at 69,280 mt, down 4% from a year ago, while first quarter value fell 20% to $473.9 million. Prospects brightened for U.S. beef demand at the end of April, when Japan lifted all COVID-related restrictions for arriving travelers. This is expected to provide a significant boost for Japan’s tourism and hospitality sectors, which have been slow to recover from the pandemic. </li> <li>Led by impressive growth in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda and Barbados, first quarter beef exports to the Caribbean climbed 21% from a year ago to 7,638 mt, valued at $67.1 million (up 18%). March shipments to the Dominican Republic were record-large at 1,056 mt, up 9% year-over-year, valued at $11.8 million (up 14%). </li> <li>The Philippines continues to be a growth market for U.S. beef, with March exports climbing 24% from a year ago to 1,492 mt, valued at $9.3 million (up 3%). First quarter exports increased 15% to 3,782 mt, though value fell 12% to $22.4 million. </li> <li>Demand for U.S. beef increased dramatically in South Africa, where first quarter exports nearly tripled from a year ago to 5,825 mt – up 184%. All but 33 mt were beef variety meat as shipments of beef livers and kidneys have rebounded following challenges in 2022. Export value to South Africa was up 206% to $6.3 million. With first quarter shipments of beef variety meats also increasing to Cote D’Ivoire, total beef exports to Africa were up 84% from a year ago to 6,816 mt, valued at $7.9 million (up 77%). </li> <li>Beef variety meat demand also fueled first quarter growth in Peru, where variety meat exports quadrupled from a year ago to 1,024 mt, with value climbing 91% to $1.9 million. March shipments totaled 637 mt, up significantly from the previous year’s muted volumes and the highest since September. Beef muscle cut exports to Peru also trended higher, increasing 49% in volume (488 mt) and 30% in value ($5.5 million). </li> <li>March beef export value equated to $397.22 per head of fed slaughter, down 16% from a year ago, while the first quarter average was down 21% to $373.42. Exports accounted for 14.6% of total March beef production and 12.3% for muscle cuts only, each down about one-half percentage point from a year ago. The first quarter ratios were 14% and 11.8%, down from 14.7% and 12.5%, respectively, a year ago. </li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-10 00:10:40 | 2025-08-10 23:34:27 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6409 | Ireland: Capacity in market place for stronger beef price | IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said the stagnant beef prices are not reflecting the costs on farms producing cattle from sheds. | <p>Brendan Golden said the most expensive cattle are those produced by winter finishers. Prices have moved up just 24c/kg since the beginning of the year.</p> <p>"This is against a background of steady and consistent beef price increases in our key market - the UK - where prices have increased by over 50c/kg over the same period",he said.</p> <p>Demand for beef is strong in the UK market, with spend up 9% on beef in the past three months and volumes down only marginally by 1.7%.</p> <p>The IFA Livestock Chairman said it is anticipated this demand will increase over the coming weeks. With supplies of finished cattle tightening, price increases must be on the table.</p> <p>Bord Bia predicted supplies to be back this year by 50,000 to 60,000 cattle, with all of this reduction due in the first six months of the year. Up to the end of April, supplies only reduced by 30,000, which points to a significant tightening in numbers of finished cattle for the next two to three months. This would bring weekly throughput below 30,000 head at a time when demand is strong for beef in our key export market.</p> <p>"This positive supply/demand balance in the coming weeks and months must return higher beef prices to farmers", he concluded.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-11 00:05:10 | 2025-08-11 01:02:59 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6410 | Germany: Meat substitutes continue to trend | Whether tofu sausage, soy patty or veggie burger – the market for vegetarian or vegan alternatives to meat is still growing. In 2022, companies in Germany produced 6.5% more meat substitutes compared to the previous year, and production even increased by 72.7% compared to 2019, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). | <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, 104,300 tons of meat substitutes were produced, compared to around 97,900 tons in the previous year. The value of these products increased in 2022 compared to the previous year by 17.3% to 537.4 million euros (2021: 458.2 million euros). The number of companies producing in Germany also increased from 44 in 2021 to 51 last year. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite this increase, the value of meat substitutes is relatively small compared to meat products. In 2022, the value of meat and meat products produced in Germany was 42.4 billion euros - almost 80 times the value of meat substitutes. In 2019, the value of meat and meat products produced in Germany (40.1 billion euros) was almost 150 times that of meat substitutes (around 0.3 billion euros).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In Germany, less and less meat has been consumed for years: According to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE),</span><span lang="DE"> per capita consumption was 52.0 kilograms per capita in 2022. That was a drop of almost 15% compared to 2012 (60.9 kilos per capita) and the lowest value since consumption calculations began in 1989.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-11 00:10:09 | 2025-08-10 22:27:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6411 | The role of the Spanish white pork sector with zero hunger | Worldwide, the Spanish white pork sector provides an affordable protein with high nutritional value, especially important in developing countries, where it is a source of wealth that allows the economic survival of many families, especially the most vulnerable, and contributes to compliance with SDG 2, zero hunger, and fights against malnutrition. | <p>One of the main challenges that humanity must face in the 21st century is to respond in an effective, sustainable and healthy way to the increasing demand for food by a growing population. It is currently estimated that the world population is about seven billion people, and it is expected that by 2050, we will be almost ten billion people.</p> <p>In this sense, Spanish pork companies produce 5.07 million tons of meat, of which 2.93 million tons are sold to more than 111 international markets, to which must be added the European Union countries. In addition, more than 4 billion consumers around the world have white pork products from Spain at their disposal, being a source of pride for the sector.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/SDG%202.jpg?1683801366215" alt="SDG 2" width="400" /></p> <p>Also, the Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC) contributes to raising awareness about food loss and waste and has made meat and meat products donations to soup kitchens. In fact, fresh and frozen pork barely accounts for 0.65% of the share of food waste in Spanish homes. This makes it the line of products with the lowest proportion of waste in the Spanish food system, based on data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food prepared by INTERPORC.</p> <p>Thanks to the incorporation of innovations and continuous improvements in the activity of all the stakeholders of the sectoral food chain, as well as the low waste produced by their products, the Spanish white pork sector plays a fundamental role for the whole of the world food system producing healthy, quality food at an affordable price, and doing so while protecting the planet and caring for our animals.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-11 00:30:24 | 2025-08-11 02:06:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6413 | Norway: Currency effects resulted in value growth for seafood exports in April | Norway exported NOK 12.9 billion worth of seafood in April. This is an increase of NOK 1.6 billion, or 14 per cent, compared to the same month last year. | <p>"For Norway as a seafood nation, it is positive that the value of export products continues to increase, but the growth in April is solely due to a currency effect. Measured in euros, the export value fell by more than 5 per cent and in dollars by 3.7 per cent. The weak Norwegian krone that is driving the value up", says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Lowest export volume since 2007</strong></p> <p>In April, 160,000 tones of seafood were exported from Norway. This is the lowest April export volume since 2007, when exports totalled 125,000 tonnes.</p> <p>"The downward trend with falling volumes also continued in April. Among other things, this applied to trout, grayling, and several whitefish species, while the volume for salmon is at a standstill compared to the same month last year", explains Christian Chramer.</p> <p><strong>Value growth to the US and China</strong></p> <p>Denmark, the USA, and China were the three markets with the greatest growth in value in April.</p> <p>"What they have in common is that salmon is driving up the value. While Denmark is a large processing and transit market, it is consumption that drives growth in the USA and China. For the USA, we see that Norwegian salmon gets good traction from reduced supplies from other producer countries. In China, consumption is increasing strongly after the reopening of society, which Norwegian salmon is benefiting from", says Chramer.</p> <p><strong>Good season for skrei in Spain</strong></p> <p>In April, the ice-skating season formally ended. This resulted in volume growth for the quality brand Skrei.</p> <p>"Despite the fact that both the landings and the exports of fresh whole wild-caught cod are falling, both the share and prices are increasing. This shows that Norwegian skrei has consolidated its position as a premium product. This year we have seen this especially in Spain. Only twice before has the direct export of skrei to Spain been higher than this year", says Chramer.</p> <p><strong>Aquaculture accounts for 78 per cent of the export value</strong></p> <p>In April, exports from the aquaculture sector, such as salmon and trout, accounted for 78 per cent of the total value. Only once before has this proportion been higher. That was in August 2016.</p> <p><strong>Norwegian seafood exports to 110 countries</strong></p> <ul> <li>The largest markets for Norwegian seafood exports in April were Denmark, Poland, and the USA</li> <li>Denmark had the largest increase in value in April, with an increase in export value of NOK 414 million, or 41 per cent, compared to the same month last year</li> <li>The export volume to Denmark ended at 18,383 tonnes, which is 49 per cent lower than the same month last year</li> <li>Seafood was exported to a total of 110 countries in April. This is the same number as in the same month last year</li> </ul> <p><strong>Strong value growth for salmon</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 81,498 tonnes of salmon to a value of NOK 9.7 billion in April</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 1.7 billion, or 21 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>The volume was unchanged from last year</li> <li>Denmark, Poland, and France were the biggest markets for salmon in April</li> </ul> <p>Denmark had the largest increase in value this month, with an increase in export value of NOK 440 million, or 71 per cent, compared to the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to Denmark ended at 10,086 tonnes, which is 49 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>The Danish transit market sees the strongest development</strong></p> <p>"Denmark is the largest transit market for Norwegian salmon. The fish is taken over by the customer in Denmark before it goes on to other markets, mainly in the EU”, says Paul T. Aandahl, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>About a quarter goes to the German market. Other major markets for the Norwegian salmon that go via Denmark are Italy, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Poland.</p> <p>"The growth to Denmark compensates for the decline in direct exports to these markets", says Aandahl.</p> <p>The export price for fresh whole salmon in April was NOK 113.60 per kg, which was NOK 3.98 per kg lower compared to the record set in March this year. Compared to the same month last year, the price was 17 per cent higher. This is currency-driven growth.</p> <p><strong>Fall in volume for trout</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 2,739 tonnes of trout worth NOK 322 million in April</li> <li>The export value increased by NOK 10 million, or 3 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume fell by 21 per cent</li> <li>The USA, Thailand and Ukraine were the biggest markets for trout in April</li> </ul> <p>Lithuania had the largest increase in value this month, with an increase in export value of NOK 18 million compared to the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to Lithuania ended at 219 tonnes, which is 262 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p>The price of fresh trout fillets in April was NOK 152 per kg. This is NOK 4 higher than the previous record month, which was in March 2023.</p> <p><strong>Value growth and volume decline for fresh cod</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 6,993 tonnes of fresh cod worth NOK 385 million in April</li> <li>Export value increased by NOK 30 million, or 8 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume fell by 8 per cent</li> <li>Denmark, the Netherlands, and Spain were the biggest markets for fresh cod in April</li> </ul> <p>Landings of fresh cod were also significantly lower in April than in the same month the previous year, which has resulted in a lower export volume.</p> <p><strong>Growth to Spain</strong></p> <p>"There was solid volume growth to Spain in April, and we must go back to 2018 to find a higher export volume of fresh cod to Spain in the month of April. Spain is also the market with the largest increase in value this month, with an increase in export value of NOK 22 million, or 131 per cent, compared to the same month last year", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>The export volume to Spain ended at 671 tonnes, which is 86 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Good season for the quality brand Skrei</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 682 tonnes of skrei worth NOK 39 million in April</li> <li>The value of exports increased by NOK 6 million, or 17 per cent, compared to April last year.</li> <li>There is a growth in export volume of 4 per cent.</li> <li>Denmark, Spain, and Germany were the biggest markets for skrei in April.</li> </ul> <p>The end of the skrei season resulted in volume growth for the quality brand skrei, even with a decrease in landings.</p> <p>"The quality-marked skrei is spawn-ready skrei that has been selected, processed, and packed according to specific requirements described in a separate quality standard. Only skrei that meet the requirements of the standard can be sold with the quality mark for skrei, and one of the requirements is that it must have been caught in the period 1 January to 30 April", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Increased proportion of skrei despite lower landings</strong></p> <p>In total, this year's fishing season ended with an export volume of 4,212 tonnes, a decrease of 6 per cent from last year. The export value was a total of NOK 282 million, NOK 43 million higher than last year.</p> <p>"18 per cent of Norway's exports of fresh whole wild-caught cod were quality-marked skrei in this year's season. This is 2 percentage points higher than last year. It is also worth noting that skrei´s share is increasing even though both landings and exports of fresh whole wild-caught cod are falling", says Brækkan.</p> <p><strong>Price difference of NOK 14 per kg</strong></p> <p>The price is also increasing, helped by the weaker Norwegian krone.</p> <p>"Never before has the export price been over NOK 60 per kg in one season, and this year it ended at NOK 67 per kg, a whole NOK 13 per kg higher than last year. The price difference between the quality brand skrei and other fresh whole wild cod has also hit record highs, with a hefty NOK 14 per kg premium for skrei this year", explains Eivind Hestvik Brækkan.</p> <p><strong>Growth in exports to Spain</strong></p> <p>Most of the quality-marked skrei is exported to Denmark before it goes on to the large skrei markets in Europe. A significant share also goes directly to Spain, which is our largest consumer market.</p> <p>For the entire ice cream season, the export volume to Spain ended at 1,168 tonnes. This is an increase of 30 per cent, up from 900 tonnes last year. Only in two other years has the direct export of skrei to Spain been higher, and then this year with significantly higher quotas.</p> <p><strong>Solid demand</strong></p> <p>"The skrei has really established itself as a very special fish both among consumers and for trade buyers in Spain. Demand has been solid this year, and if it hadn't been for bad weather and low supply at the start of the year, it would have been the best-ever export season to the Spanish market. The strong position is confirmed by the fact that significantly more shops are selling skrei this year", says Bjørn-Erik Stabell, the Norwegian Seafood Council's envoy to Spain.</p> <p><strong>Volume drops for frozen cod</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 5,456 tonnes of frozen cod worth NOK 323 million in April</li> <li>The value was unchanged from the same month last year</li> <li>The volume fell by 14 per cent</li> <li>The UK, France and Portugal were the biggest markets for frozen cod in April</li> </ul> <p>Like fresh cod, there was also a decrease in landings of frozen cod in April. This results in a lower export volume.</p> <p><strong>Good start to the year</strong></p> <p>"The export volume to Great Britain continues to increase and ended at 1,275 tonnes in April, an increase of 28 per cent from April last year. Frozen whole cod contributed most to the increase, but frozen fillets also increased somewhat in volume. We have to go back to 2019 to find a higher export volume of frozen cod to the UK after the first four months of the year", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Greatest increase in value to France</strong></p> <p>France had the greatest increase in value in April, with an increase in export value of NOK 32 million, or 155 per cent, compared to the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to France ended at 380 tonnes, which is 92 per cent higher than the same month last year. Most of the exports to France were frozen fillets.</p> <p><strong>Challenging month for clip fish</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 4,481 tonnes of clip fish to a value of NOK 316 million in April</li> <li>Export value fell by NOK 7 million, or 2 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume fell by 24 per cent</li> <li>Portugal, the Dominican Republic, and Congo-Brazzaville were the biggest markets for clip fish in April</li> </ul> <p>The export volume of both haddock and cod fell in April, by 32 and 12 per cent respectively, or 1,150 and 200 tonnes.</p> <p>For clip fish, the Dominican Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, and Brazil were the biggest markets.</p> <p><strong>Strong growth in the Dominican Republic</strong></p> <p>"The Dominican Republic excels with growth in export volume in April as well. So far this year, the growth is a whopping 65 per cent compared to last year. Jamaica and Congo-Brazzaville are the countries with the biggest decline in the export volume of clip fish of pollock in April", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Increase of 26 per cent to Portugal</strong></p> <p>Portugal is, as usual, the largest market for cod clip fish, and around 60 per cent of the cod clip fish went to Portugal in April.</p> <p>"Portugal is also the country with the largest increase in value for clip fish this month, with an increase in export value of NOK 28 million, or 26 per cent, compared to the same month last year", says Brækkan.</p> <p><strong>Decrease in home consumption</strong></p> <p>The export volume to Portugal ended at 1,227 tonnes, which is 2 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p>"Increased exports in April means that the export volume so far this year is now 8 per cent lower than at the same time last year. We also see a decline in home consumption of cuttlefish in Portugal in the first quarter. A small bright spot is increased tourism, and in March there were more overnight guests than in the same month in 2022 and in 2019", says Trond Rismo, the Norwegian Seafood Council's envoy to Portugal.</p> <p><strong>Sky-high food inflation</strong></p> <p>In the first quarter, Portugal was also one of the countries with the highest economic growth in Europe.</p> <p>"However, food inflation is still sky high, and the figures for April show a price increase of almost 20 per cent for food over the past year. The expectations going forward are that economic growth will be relatively weak", explains Rismo.</p> <p><strong>Record month for salted fish</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 4,256 tonnes of salted fish to a value of NOK 377 million in April</li> <li>Export value increased by NOK 44 million, or 13 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume fell by 13 per cent</li> <li>Portugal, Spain, and Italy were the biggest markets for salted fish in April</li> </ul> <p>This is a record high export value for salted fish in a single month, NOK 9 million higher than the previous record month, which was in March 2007.</p> <p><strong>Portugal bought almost all Norwegian salted fish</strong></p> <p>"Low landings especially in January and February contributed to low export volumes in the first quarter. While the volume also fell in April compared to last year, it is higher than in April two years ago. Measured in terms of value, over 90 per cent of the salted fish in April went to Portugal", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Portugal was also the country with the largest increase in value this month, with an increase in export value of NOK 42 million, or 14 per cent, compared to the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to Portugal in April ended at 3,807 tonnes, which is 12 per cent lower than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Growth for dried fish</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 238 tonnes of dried fish to a value of NOK 60 million in April</li> <li>Export value increased by NOK 28 million, or 90 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume grew by 43 per cent</li> <li>Italy, the USA, and Nigeria were the biggest markets for dried fish in April</li> </ul> <p>Italy had the greatest increase in value in April, with an increase in export value of NOK 14 million, or 62 per cent, compared to the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to Italy ended at 122 tonnes, which is 13 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Better economy in Italy</strong></p> <p>"With the increase in April, the export volume for dried fish to Italy so far this year is at the same level as last year. In Italy, households' expectations for their own finances have improved somewhat recently, and economic growth in the first quarter of this year was somewhat higher than the average for the EU. Inflation is somewhat lower than it was at its peak last year, and a further decline is expected over the course of the year", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan, Seafood Analyst with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Low season for herring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 11,270 tonnes of herring worth NOK 185 million in April</li> <li>Export value fell by NOK 37 million, or 17 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume fell by 23 per cent</li> <li>Poland, Egypt, and Germany were the biggest markets for herring in April</li> </ul> <p>April is low season for fishing for herring, and only 170 tonnes of North Sea herring were landed last month.</p> <p><strong>Increased exports to Poland and Germany</strong></p> <p>Exports are characterized by a lower volume of whole frozen herring and an increase in fillets. Prices are significantly above last year's level (whole frozen is up 18.5 per cent, while the average price of fillets is up 13 per cent) but are stable or falling compared to March this year.</p> <p>"It is positive that exports are increasing to our important and well-paying fillet markets Poland and Germany. Here, the increase so far this year is 33 per cent in value and 16 per cent in volume", says Jan Eirik Johnsen, Manager for Pelagic Species with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Value growth for mackerel</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 7,594 tonnes of mackerel to a value of NOK 168 million in April</li> <li>Export value increased by NOK 12 million, or 8 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume fell by 6 per cent</li> <li>Vietnam, South Korea, and Thailand were the biggest markets for mackerel in April</li> </ul> <p>Like herring, it is also not fishing season for mackerel in April. Export volumes are therefore on the way down after a long season that started in August and ended in February.</p> <p><strong>Good demand in Asia</strong></p> <p>"So far this year, exports are 10,000 tonnes ahead of last year (13.5 per cent), while the value is up from NOK 1.33 to 1.58 billion, an increase of 19 per cent. There is still good demand in the Asian markets, which we also see in record high prices in local currency, for example in our most important mackerel market Japan", says Jan Eirik Johnsen, Manager for Pelagic Species with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Decline to China</strong></p> <p>There is relatively great stability in mackerel exports, but China stands out with a sharp fall. 4,260 tonnes have been exported so far this year, compared to 13,250 tonnes at the same time last year. This is a decrease of 68 percent.</p> <p>"This is mainly due to remaining logistical challenges and reduced capacity after the corona pandemic. We also see those exports directly to Japan and to another important processing market, Vietnam, are increasing and taking away the volumes that have usually gone to China", says Jan Eirik Johnsen, Manager for Pelagic Species with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Fall in value for king crab</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 64 tonnes of king crab worth NOK 37 million in April</li> <li>Export value fell by NOK 2 million, or 6 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume grew by 5 per cent</li> <li>The USA, the Netherlands and Germany were the biggest markets for king crab in April</li> </ul> <p>April is usually the weakest export month for king crab due to the conservation period in the quota-regulated area.</p> <p><strong>Higher volume than last year</strong></p> <p>"This year is no exception, even if the volume is higher than the same month last year. The drop in value of NOK 2 million is due to a drop in the export price of live king crab", says Josefine Voraa, Manager for Shellfish with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>In April, the USA was both the largest growth market and recipient of live and frozen king crab, with an increase in export value of NOK 14 million, or 174 per cent, compared to the same month last year.</p> <p>The export volume to the USA ended at 35 tonnes, which is 167 per cent higher than in the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Weak month for snow crab</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 769 tonnes of snow crab worth NOK 77 million in April</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 63 million, or 45 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>The volume fell by 3 per cent</li> <li>The Netherlands, the USA and Denmark were the biggest markets for snow crab in April</li> </ul> <p>"In terms of volume, the export of snow crab is at the level of the last two years, but a still uncertain market situation means that the export price continues to fall. In April, it was NOK 78 per kg, or 44 per cent, below the same month last year. A weakened Norwegian krone contributes to the fact that the fall is not greater", says Josefine Voraa, Manager for Shellfish with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>The transit market Netherlands had the largest volume and value growth in April, closely followed by the further processing market Vietnam.</p> <p><strong>Strong growth for prawn</strong></p> <ul> <li>Norway exported 978 tonnes of prawns worth NOK 80 million in April</li> <li>Export value increased by NOK 19 million, or 32 per cent, compared to April last year</li> <li>Export volume grew by 30 per cent</li> <li>Great Britain, Sweden and Ukraine were the biggest markets for prawns in April</li> </ul> <p>April was another good export month for prawns, both in terms of volume and value. The biggest increase in value was accounted for by the export of frozen shell prawns to Ukraine. Here, exports increased by NOK 9 million compared to nothing last year. The export volume ended at 141 tonnes.</p> <p><strong>Large consumer market</strong></p> <p>"Over many years, Ukraine has been a large consumer market for frozen shell prawns, and even though the country is characterized by war and unrest, there is still a need for healthy and easy proteins such as prawns. The decline from Canada also seems to be partially replaced by Norwegian prawn, which has simpler logistics to the market", says Josefine Voraa, Manager for Shellfish with the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>A weak krone contributed to growth</strong></p> <p>Frozen peeled prawns make up 75 per cent of the export value in April, with an export of 618 tonnes at a value of NOK 58 million.</p> <p>Export volume declined by 4 per cent in April, but export value increased by 14 per cent as a result of a weakened krone against the euro.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-12 00:10:02 | 2025-08-10 23:34:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6414 | PROVACUNO crosses the Atlantic to boost exports of Spanish beef in Canada | The interprofessional organization of Beef, PROVACUNO, was present from May 9 to 11 at the most important agri-food fair in North America, SIAL CANADA 2023, which was held in the city of Toronto. | <p>This participation took place in collaboration with the interprofessional organization for sheep and goat meat, INTEROVIC, and under the Agreement signed with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain for the promotion of quality agri-food products.</p> <p>In recent years, Canada has become a priority destination -always in the top three- of foreign beef markets, exporting more than 4,000 tons per year and almost 20 million euros in 2022.</p> <p>José Ramón Godoy, director of International at PROVACUNO, stresses that "Canada is a priority destination for the Spanish beef sector", and this is a "relevant aspect, as it is an eminently producing country, connoisseur of meat of quality and with an exporting experience of many years”. The Canadian consumer, since the opening of this market was achieved four years ago, has begun to get to know meat from Spain. The demand for Spanish beef is growing year after year, both in volume exported and in sales value. From the interprofessional it is expected "that this promotional activity will serve to further stimulate trade with this market of important opportunities".</p> <p>SIAL CANADA, through different initiatives, offers food industry professionals an unprecedented opportunity to connect and participate in shaping a prosperous and sustainable future, fueled by new ideas, creative solutions and innovation.</p> <p>The Spanish pavilion where beef was exhibited also had the participation of several Spanish companies, which value the Canadian market as a priority in the foreign market. Not in vain, Spain has become the 5th supplier of meat in Canada, a market with a gastronomic culture based on the consumption of sustainable, healthy and quality products.</p> <p>PROVACUNO's promotional activity was completed with the organization of a B2B meeting that seeked to activate the contact of Spanish companies with Canadian buyers, informing them about the characteristics of the Spanish meat and showing them their behavior in the kitchen, hand in hand with one of the most prestigious chefs, Kisko García, recognized with a Michelin star, so that they can enjoy tender, juicy meat with a delicate flavor. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-15 00:05:26 | 2025-08-10 23:34:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6416 | Germany: Poultry farmers are demanding renegotiation of the Mercusor agreement | A flood of cheap poultry meat, produced to much lower standards, is threatening to flood the EU market. Not only would that destroy jobs, it would also disadvantage consumers and undermine plans to further develop domestic livestock farming. | <p><span lang="DE">Friedrich-Otto Ripke</span>, <span lang="DE">President of the Central Association of the German Poultry Industry (ZDG), </span>explains: "Brazil, as a leading member of the Mercosur block, is the world's largest exporter of poultry meat because it produces under significantly lower animal husbandry, animal, climate, environmental protection and food hygiene standards. Serving our consumers cheap meat of questionable quality would destroy jobs in the domestic poultry industry and make a mockery of our farmers, who are willing to invest to fulfill the federal government's promises to transform livestock farming". </p> <p>According to the ZDG, even without the Mercosur agreement, imports of poultry from Brazil into the EU grew by around 25% to over 313,000 tons from 2021 to 2022. In the recent past there have been scandals in the Brazilian meat industry, ranging from non-compliance with animal welfare regulations and poor hygiene in slaughterhouses to the sale of meat that was unfit for human consumption. Even after the discovery of what was initially the biggest scandal in 2017, violations of EU requirements continued to be discovered during inspections. According to a sustainability study commissioned by the EU Commission, imports of poultry and pork from the Mercosur countries could increase by almost 80% once the agreement comes into force. </p> <p>"For the benefit of EU consumers and domestic agriculture, the agricultural chapter of the Mercosur agreement must be completely renegotiated or the entire agreement rejected", Ripke concludes. For him it is very surprising that the Federal Ministers of the Greens Robert Habeck and Cem Özdemir are now campaigning for the ratification of the Mercosur free trade agreement. Many of her party friends would have rejected exactly this step just a few years ago. "The agriculture ministers, the federal government and the parties represented in the Bundestag must not allow themselves to be distracted from the content of the contract by non-binding declarations or bodies!" demands Ripke. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-15 00:15:07 | 2025-08-11 02:47:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6417 | Australia: Numbers on feed remain steady | Australia’s latest feedlot survey results, published by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), show numbers of cattle on feed rising by 1.1% to 1,158,240 head in the March quarter. | <p><span lang="DE">Previous cattle price buy-in pressures together with stubbornly low utilisation rates across the quarter has meant cattle on feed has remained steady - which analysts said was a theme likely to continue in the short term.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">ALFA’s President Barb Madden said the national numbers had remained firm quarter-on-quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We’ve seen improvements in numbers on feed in Victoria, NSW and WA - but a fall in Queensland has meant our overall national numbers remained steady", Mrs Madden said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Numbers on feed in Victoria, NSW and WA rose by 29%, 23% and 10% respectively, while Queensland numbers dropped 4.6% or 31,096 head across the quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We’ve seen an adjustment in Queensland numbers on feed reflective of market conditions and previous cattle buy in pressures that have impacted margins,” Mrs Madden said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The good news is our national capacity grew yet again with a further 22,689 head or 1.5% throughout the March quarter to total 1.56 million head, reflecting further investment and confidence in the role feedlots play in Australia’s beef supply chain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ripley Atkinson, MLA’s Senior Market Information Analyst, said year-on-year grain-fed export figures for the quarter were in good shape.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our quarter-on-quarter exports for March this year have remained steady - but when you look at year-on-year numbers we’re seeing a lift of 6% or 4,313 tonnes, and that’s encouraging", Mr Atkinson said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the cattle supply side, while feedlot buyers experienced reduced feeder steer availability through the saleyards during the quarter, average weights were at a record high.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The supply of feeder steers offered for sale via the saleyards declined by 36% or 22,718 head in the March quarter, with major reductions seen in NSW and Queensland.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"However, while there was reduced feeder steer availability through the yards, feeder steer weights rose by 2% to 425kg per head, representing the heaviest average weight of feeder steers sold via the saleyards on record", Mr Atkinson said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Atkinson also said wheat prices for the Darling Downs had strengthened in the March quarter and that the continuation of historically elevated grain prices together with high cattle prices would likely pressure lot feeders’ profitability and margins.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-15 00:20:26 | 2025-08-10 23:34:35 | Details Edit Delete |
