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| 8046 | China regains top spot for New Zealand red meat exports in October | China regained its position as New Zealand’s largest red meat export market during October, according to an analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Red meat exports for the month totalled $662 million, a seven per cent increase on the same month last year, including $170 million to China.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said that while exports to China were down 10 per cent year-on-year, there were signs of green shoots, with indications that lamb prices had now bottomed out.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Overall October exports were generally positive with increases to most major markets and an increase in value for both sheepmeat and beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Compared to recent months, there was a smaller drop in the value of sheepmeat and beef exports to China.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"There was also positive growth in exports of chilled sheepmeat and beef, particularly chilled sheep meat to the European Union".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat exports to China were down by 16 per cent year-on-year to $$79 million and beef by 17 per cent to $56 million. There was a 28 per cent increase in the value of fifth quarter exports, to $35 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports to the US rose by 13 per cent to $145m and by three per cent to Canada to $34m. This was mainly due to an increase in beef exports to both these markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There was also an increase in overall exports to the UK and the major European markets, mainly due to growth in sheepmeat exports. There was a small drop in exports to Japan, down five per cent to $28 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sheepmeat</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The volume of sheepmeat exports was down three per cent compared to last October, to 25,071 tonnes but value was up three per cent to $267 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This was largely driven by an 18 per cent increase in chilled exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The main growth in both chilled and frozen sheepmeat exports was to the EU with volume up by 36 per cent to 4,921 tonnes and 51 per cent by value to $85 million. The majority of these were chilled, with 2,594 tonnes worth $46 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Beef</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef volumes were up two per cent on last October to 26,908 tonnes but 10 per cent by value to $251 million. Frozen beef exports were at a similar level to last October but chilled exports grew 19 per cent by volume to 3,120 tonnes and 31 per cent by value to $55 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The major chilled market for the month was the US, up 64 per cent to $15 million, Japan, up 47 per cent to $13 million, China, down three per cent to $6 million, and the UAE, up 48 per cent to $3 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Fifth quarter</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fifth quarter exports increased 12 per cent to $144 million, largely due to a 96 per cent increase in the value of blood products to $29 million, and a 27 per cent increase in the value of hides and skins exports to $27 million.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-12-20 00:15:19 | 2025-08-11 09:40:34 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6947 | EMN INTERVIEWS: Ricardo Santin, ABPA - Anuga 2023 | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-11 00:15:06 | 2025-08-11 09:40:37 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 6903 | EMN INTERVIEWS: Joris Coenen, Belgian Meat Office - Anuga 2023 | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-27 00:30:55 | 2025-08-11 09:40:39 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 1253 | Turkey reports an increase on its poultry production in March | TurkStat data released on May 14 shows a larger production of chicken meat and eggs. | <p>Turkey's egg and chicken meat production are rising on a year-to-year basis, according to the latest report released by TurkStat.<br />Hen egg production in the country increased 1.5 percent year-on-year in March. and by 5.2 percent on monthly basis.<br />"Chicken meat production increased by 11.6 percent in March compared with the previous month, and increased by 3.2 percent compared with the same month of the previous year", mentioned the statistical report released on May 14.<br />The biggest advance on a year-to-year basis was registered on turkey production which rose by 66.6% compared to March 2017 and by 15.2% on monthly basis.<br />Total chicken meat production reached a volume of 185,843 tons while turkey production was at 5,353 tons resulted from the slaughtering of 105 million chickens and 523,000 turkeys.</p> <p>(Photo source: Flickr/USDA)</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-05-14 11:45:18 | 2025-08-11 09:40:40 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6899 | EMN INTERVIEWS: Paolo Patruno, Clitravi - Anuga 2023 | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-22 00:30:28 | 2025-08-11 09:40:41 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 913 | UAE bans meat imports from two South African producers | UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced that it has taken precautionary measures against meat products from South Africa. | <p> </p> <p>The Ministry explained that it has taken these measures in response to the announcement made by official South African authorities tracing the deadly listeria outbreak to contaminated meat products from two manufacturers: Tiger’s Enterprise Food and RCL Foods, whose food samples tested positive for the strain that was later found to be responsible for almost all the reported cases.</p> <p>"As part of the precautionary measures, the Ministry released a circular informing Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and municipal authorities in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah of the immediate suspension of food imports from these two manufacturers, denying entry of their inbound shipments, and pulling the incriminated goods from local shelves. The Ministry also directed relevant local authorities to step up screening of South African meat and its products and ensure that only safe-to-consume meats are in the market," Majd Mohamed Al Herbawi, Director, Food Safety Department at MOCCAE, said.</p> <p>Officials from the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment also added that they are closely monitoring the investigations carried out by the official authorities in South Africa.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-03-08 10:42:02 | 2025-08-11 09:40:42 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3466 | New fraud charges for JBS in Brazil | <p>Brazilian federal prosecutors have charged JBS S.A. and its holding firm J&F Investmentos, along with 14 other individuals, for alleged fraud in the approval of investments and loans by national development bank BNDES issued to the beef processor between 2007 and 2011. The Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's office is demanding payment of $5 billion in damage compensation and fines for the alleged irregularities.<br />Brothers Joesley, Wesley and Junior Batista are accused of paying "substantial bribes to senior government officials to co-opt the BNDES president and part of his staff, in order to have access to larger-than-necessary loans'. With the support of the bank, JBS has consolidated its position in the global market as the world's largest beef processor.<br />In a statement given to Meating Place magazine, the company said that it hadn't been officially notified of the charges. The company added that all operations involving BNDESPar investment in the company occurred at market value and followed the Brazilian capital market's legislation.</p> <p>“JBS is absolutely convinced that all business with BNDESPar was done with total transparency, seriousness and fairness,” the company said.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-12-13 11:09:54 | 2025-08-11 09:40:42 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 2932 | VIDEO: "Snacks market is booming!" | <p>For 2019, Italian producer Citterio chooses to focus on developing a new range of products in the area of snack products. Mixing charcuterie with cheese or bread is the latest trend in the market and Citterio is responding fast to consumer's desire. "Snacks market is booming and it is a relatively new market for the charcuterie", explained Mauro Mangraviti, Export Area Manager, Citterio, in an interview for EuroMeatNews at TuttoFood, Milan.<br />The company is one of the leaders in fine charcuterie in Italy but its exposure is gradually increasing in the neighbouring countries: Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and even in Scandinavia. In total, Citterio exports to 58 countries around the globe, with salami being the most representative items in the range of exported products.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-05-24 02:42:34 | 2025-08-11 09:40:44 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4872 | CARNEXPO GRILL 2021 - second edition | 1 | Video | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2021-08-09 13:46:19 | 2025-08-11 09:40:44 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 2588 | Denmark's pig herd reports small decline | Denmark's overall pig population reached 12.6 million head, down by 1.5% on 1 January compared to the start of 2018, according to the latest figures published by Statistics Denmark analyzed by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p>AHDB analyst Bethan Wilkins said that the pig herd was also down nearly 3% on the final quarter of last year but explained that towards the end of the year the pig population usually reports a seasonal decline.</p> <p>Wilkins added that the breeding herd was also down by 1% on the year and said that the number of gilts tends to "fluctuate from census to census but these numbers perhaps suggest there is ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of piglet production".</p> <p>Piglet numbers declined by just under 1% on the year, slightly behind the decline in lactating sows, suggesting there has been some further improvements in productivity.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-02-15 11:21:38 | 2025-08-11 09:40:49 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3460 | "Blitzkrieg" on ASF | Germany has fences, drones, hunters and sniffer dogs ready to fight the disease that threatens the largest pig herd in Europe. | <p>The alert was triggered for the German meat industry as African Swine Fever makes quick steps at the Polish border and threatens to enter its territory. The discovery of a wild boar carcass infected with the virus at almost 40 kilometers away from the border has put the German authorities on high alert.<br />"It is no longer a question of knowing whether ASF will reach Germany, but when! The virus can survive in mud on vehicle wheels for up to 100 days," Torsten Reinwald, the spokesman for the German Hunting Federation, said in an interview for AFP. Hunters are ready to put down any wild boar that enters the German territory but they are not alone in this fight against a disease that could kill millions of pigs in the farms.<br />Several German regions are now using various methods to keep track of the virus, and a special unit of six sniffer dogs set up to find dead and sick boars has been stationed in Sarre, which is close to France.</p> <p>In Saxony, bordering on Poland, hunters, vets and emergency workers are being trained to take practical measures in the field. Using drones and infrared cameras, they simulate the infection outbreaks and how it could be handled.</p> <p>Farther to the north, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has purchased a 50-kilometer long, mobile electric fence for €50,000, in the hope of limiting the intrusions of wild boar coming from Poland, reports <a href="https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/83124/swine-fever-alert-issued-in-germany-afp-latvia-lituania-poland-serbia-ukraine-moldavia-slovakia-rumania/">Brussels Times</a> newspaper.<br />"The possibility of an infection coming from sick wild boars crossing the border is very high, more today as the result of human oversight", concluded Sandra Blome, the director of the national swine fever laboratories at the Friedrich-Loeffler Institute. The disease is present in Poland since 2014 but has affected other countries in East Europe too: Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lituania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldavia, Slovakia, Romania.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-12-12 09:41:32 | 2025-08-11 09:40:53 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5472 | IFFA hosts 860 exhibitors from 44 countries | Strongly represented, after the German companies, are exhibitors from Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Denmark and the USA. | <p>The outlook for the meat and protein industry and its suppliers is positive despite difficult underlying conditions. German production of process technology for this sector rose to a peak in 2021, and exports were also at a record level despite the pandemic. The German butchery trade also reports a high willingness to invest. At IFFA in Frankfurt am Main, 860 exhibitors from 44 countries will showcase innovations for processing, packaging and selling meat - and increasingly also alternative proteins.</p> <p>One of the biggest food industry segments is meeting from 14 to 19 May at the leading international trade fair IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins – in Frankfurt am Main. For this edition, the focus will be on the safe and sustainable supply of healthy proteins – be it meat or plant-based protein – to a growing world population. The traditionally high internationality of IFFA will also be achieved this year: 58% of the companies come from abroad. Strongly represented, after the German companies, are exhibitors from Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Denmark and the USA. <br />Wolfgang Marzin, President and CEO of Messe Frankfurt: "IFFA is our second trade fair event here in Frankfurt, and it’s going to start off an intensive trade show year 2022 after a long break. We are delighted with the great response from the industry, which unites here with forward-looking solutions for sustainable and healthy nutrition for a growing world population. IFFA comes at the right time – that's what everyone involved tells us: There are important topics to be discussed, and the industry needs the innovation boost for its business. With the new theme of alternative proteins, IFFA is positioning itself as the world's leading trade fair, clearly setting the trend and, thus, also reflecting current consumer behaviour."</p> <p><strong>Back to pre-pandemic levels</strong></p> <p>Current key figures paint a positive picture of the meat and protein industry: As reported by the relevant trade association within the VDMA, German production of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 7% in 2021, almost returning to the pre-crisis level of 2019. Strong domestic demand and exceptionally high sales of machinery to the USA underscored the good development. By contrast, the continuing disruptions to supply chains and bottlenecks on the materials and procurement markets were and still are a brake on the economy. Klaus Schroter, Chairman of the IFFA Advisory Board and Chairman of the VDMA Meat Processing Machinery Division, says: "We are very pleased that IFFA 2022 can take place on the scheduled date. All exhibitors will show numerous innovations for the efficient and sustainable production and packaging of meat and alternative proteins. We are also particularly looking forward to the personal exchange with the trade visitors from all over the world."</p> <p>The German butchers' trade, one of the most important visitor groups at IFFA, wants to invest in automation and digitalisation, especially against the backdrop of staff shortages. According to a recent survey of members of the German Butchers' Association (DFV), just over 50% of artisanal butchers are planning above-average investments in 2022. Herbert Dohrmann, President of DFV: "At IFFA we will once again find technological innovations that will help our businesses move forward. We need innovations that help to save energy and protect the climate, facilitate work processes, increase the quality of our products and retain customers or even win new ones.”</p> <p><strong>A new market is rising</strong></p> <p>For the first time in its 70-year history, IFFA is expanding its product nomenclature and is presenting technologies and solutions for plant-based meat substitutes and alternative proteins. In doing so, it is following up on the trend towards plant-based meat alternatives, which is recording high growth rates. In a recent study, the US-based Good Food Institute projects that sales of plant-based meat substitutes will account for about 6% of the global meat market by 2030. Currently, Western Europe is the world's largest market for those products. Established companies in the food industry have recognised the importance of the sector and are investing in the segment accordingly. Sales of plant-based meat substitutes in the European retail sector were €2.3 billion in 2021 – 19% more than in the previous year. Over 200 exhibitors at IFFA offer products for the production of meat alternatives. In addition, there will be further information on this forward-looking topic in the supporting programme. New partners of IFFA, such as the Federal Association for Alternative Protein Sources Balpro, the Good Food Institute Europe and the nutrition organisation ProVeg, will contribute their know-how.</p> <p> </p> <p>(Photo source: Messe Frankfurt)</p> | 1 | Events | 2022-05-16 08:00:47 | 2025-08-11 09:40:53 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6973 | EMN INTERVIEWS: John Sashi Nielsen, JN MEAT INTERNATIONAL - Anuga 2023 | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-20 00:25:32 | 2025-08-11 09:40:57 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 1750 | Norwegian salmon exports to grow further | The second half of 2018 could bring better results in sales in the EU market but also a stronger competition against Chile. | <p>The volume of Norwegian salmon exports in the first half of the year reached 556,000 tonnes with a value of $3.9 billion. There was an increase of 7% in volume and 4% in value compared to the same period of 2017, reports the Norwegian Seafood Council.<br />Salmon exports could grow further believes analyst Paul T. Aandahl, but there is a stronger competition in several markets.<br />"Several factors have contributed positively to this record half-year. Currency is one of them. The Norwegian kroner depreciated on average by 5% against the euro, but against the US dollar, the kroner increased by about 7%. Since the EU territories account for two-thirds of Norwegian salmon, Norway´s export results remain positive", explained Aandhal.<br />Even if Norway has managed to increase its market share within EU, in other markets, there is a strong competition from exporters such as Chile. "Assuming that half of the trade goes to Euro markets and the rest of exports are to dollar markets, the value is about 4%. This indicates continued growth in demand globally. Chile is the country that has shown the highest growth in export volumes, with an estimated increase of 35% or 80,000 tonnes", confirmed the analyst. The trend in export statistics indicates a projected increase of 8,000 tonnes from Canada, while the UK is expected to reduce exports by 14,000 tonnes. <br />Chilean salmon is making its way in markets such as USA, Turkey, Ukraine or Asia challenging Norwegian products. The trend in global trade statistics indicates an increase in the supply of salmon to Asia of 18% and most of this growth appears to have come from Chile (+67%), Canada (+489%) and the Faroe Islands (+56%). For the rest of the year, Aandhal expects that the US and Asia to increase the demand for salmon products. Regarding the competitors from Chile and Faroe Islands, the analyst believes that they will rather focus on Russia, where Norwegian salmon is banned, and that could represent an opportunity for Norwegian exporters to strengthen their position in other markets.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-08-10 07:03:44 | 2025-08-11 09:41:04 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 238 | WH Group wants to acquire two Romanian meat producers | <p> </p> <p>Smithfield (through its wholly-owned subsidiary) agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Elit and Vericom, conditional upon, among other things, obtaining anti-monopoly approval from the relevant regulatory authorities, the company said in a statement to the stock exchange.</p> <p>"The Group expects the Acquisitions to give Smithfield a leading position in the Romanian packaged meats market with a branded portfolio of products sold in the higher margin traditional channel," the Chinese group's statement read.</p> <p>Elit and Vericom produce nearly 25,000 metric tons of branded, packaged meats every year, for more than 12,000 customers. The two companies can grow their capacity to 45,000 metric tons annually. Elit and Vericom operate three packaged meats manufacturing facilities, five distribution centers and related assets in Romania.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2017-09-26 14:15:13 | 2025-08-11 09:41:09 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 8114 | Tesco bolsters support for British farmers as it relaunches Sustainable Farming Group for pigs | Tesco has announced further support for its British farmers and suppliers with the relaunch and extension of its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group (TSPG). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The group, developed in partnership with Tesco’s long-term supplier, Cranswick, will cover all production methods used in the UK and include farms of varying sizes. Tesco estimates the group could be worth at least £670m over the initial three years of the scheme.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The group will initially produce all Tesco’s Finest fresh pork, with the ambition of tripling in size over the next three years to produce all Tesco’s core fresh pork and sausages, making it one of the largest farming producer groups in the UK. Farmers will receive a combination of cost of production and market price+ incentives, giving producers greater stability in pricing, and help to support longer term investment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The reintroduction of the group by Tesco follows 18 months of continued support for the industry, with the supermarket increasing the tonnage of British pork used in its sausages, bacon, pork and gammon by 20% during that period. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The group will play a significant role in developing Tesco’s approach to sustainable production, providing a forum for suppliers, farmers and Tesco colleagues to come together and improve welfare, innovation, quality standards and collaboration.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Among the incentivised improvements in animal welfare will be a drive to increase the number of farms with enhanced farrowing, and decreasing stocking densities on farms across the TSPG.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Tesco currently operates Sustainable Farming Groups across a number of supply chains, including milk, cheese, beef, lamb and potatoes. The groups offer members fair and transparent pricing structures, as well as support to reduce emissions through carbon foot-printing. They also convene industry representatives; share knowledge between farmers, suppliers and Tesco colleagues; and trial innovations that can help reduce on-farm emissions and protect biodiversity. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Ashwin Prasad, Chief Commercial Officer, Tesco said: "Our dedicated British farmers have faced some challenging times recently, and we’ve been doing everything we can to support them. Our sustainable farming groups play a vital role, providing forums for collaboration and innovation, as well as encouraging improvements in product quality, animal welfare and environmental measures. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With this in mind, I’m delighted to announce a step up in our support for our British pig farmers. Our new cost of production mechanism and bonus incentives will provide real benefits to farmers who will be able to invest in key welfare, sustainability and efficiency improvements".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The relaunch of the Group comes after Tesco and Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF) published a report on the future sustainability of the agriculture sector in the UK. The report, which has been informed by Tesco’s farmers, sets out a series of recommendations to aid sustainability across agriculture and the wider food industry. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Adam Couch, Chief Executive Officer, Cranswick said: "It is great to see Tesco’s continued commitment to British pig farming and we are delighted to be collaborating with them to ensure the long-term viability of the sector. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Our own farming expertise, long standing producer relationships and partnership with Tesco will undoubtedly accelerate sustainable, higher welfare practices. We are excited to see how this innovative approach can benefit both producers and consumers alike"/</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lizzie Wilson, The National Pig Association (NPA), said: "NPA is supportive of Tesco’s new contract announcement as it demonstrates not only the desire to secure a considerable British supply of pork, but that it requires a long-term retail commitment to ensure pig businesses are sustainable and able to reinvest for the future. We particularly note the commitment to supporting indoor producers who want to invest in improving welfare and the sustainability of their farms and hope other retailers follow suit".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-01-21 00:20:48 | 2025-08-11 09:41:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8547 | Uruguayan meat exports to the EU have doubled | Beef export requests reached US$256 million in May 2025, with a 36% year-over-year increase and more than 36,000 tons placed, consolidating the category as the top export product of the month.. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The United States remained the top destination, with shipments totaling US$83 million and 11,000 tons, a 45% increase compared to May of last year and accounting for 32% of total exports to that country.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The European Union followed with US$75 million and 7,000 tons, almost doubling the previous year's exports (+78%), and China was displaced to third place among the main markets despite a 23% increase in imports compared to May 2024, with US$62 million and 13,000 tons.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Placements to the United Kingdom, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, Israel, and Japan were also notable.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Between January and May, beef exports totaled US$1.084 billion, 29% more than a year ago, with an 85% increase to US$412 million in the case of the U.S. Shipments to the European Union totaled US$230 million, 52% more than a year ago.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China currently holds second place in the annualized total, with US$259 million, down 6% from January-May 2024, and another US$90 million in meat by-products, up 39% year-on-year.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-06-05 00:10:03 | 2025-08-11 09:41:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2653 | BPC urges the British government to keep high food standards | The trade deal made by the US, that includes products such as chlorinated chicken, it is insulting, says British Poultry Council, Chief Executive, Richard Griffiths. | <p>Any trade deal on food should consider keeping the current production standards of imported food, claims the head of British Poultry Council (BPC). The US has outlined its objectives for a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, demanding greater access to the food markets where products such as chlorinated chicken are banned under EU rules.<br />"British farmers have worked incredibly hard to build a food system that enhances British food values and that ensures high standards of production from farm to fork. We cannot afford to lower our food standards in pursuit of trade deals. We demand safe, wholesome, and nutritious food; world-class animal welfare; production that respects the environment; food that is affordable and available; and a sustainable and secure supply chain. Our trading partners must respect that.</p> <p>It is insulting of the US to offer trade products that do not meet our high standards of food production. We are calling for a Government-wide commitment that production standards of imported food will have to meet British standards as a condition of entry. We mustn’t compete in a race to the bottom or compromise on our high standards of production in pursuit of new trade deals," British Poultry Council, Chief Executive, Richard Griffiths said.<br />The risk of losing access to the EU single market is forcing British authorities to develop new trade deals with different countries but the risk of lowering the standards for imported food is seen as a real danger by the UK producers. </p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-03-04 03:57:00 | 2025-08-11 09:41:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5177 | Kazakhstan bans livestock exports to stabilize the domestic meat market | The ban is to stay in force until the summer of 2022, as meat processing units complained about the scarcity of livestock supplies in the country. | <p>Kazakhstan decided to place a ban on livestock exports, targeting cattle and small ruminants. The country's government aims to stabilize prices in the domestic meat market, as a 15% increase in beef prices has been reported in the first 10 months of the year.</p> <p>Meat processors have also complained about low levels of loading in slaughterhouses (50%) and the volume processed for the first 10 months of 2021 stood at 173,000 tonnes, representing just 18% of the livestock output.</p> <p>Live animal export ban is to stay in place until June 2022, according to Kazinform news agency.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-12-28 08:40:06 | 2025-08-11 09:41:35 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 842 | IFA meets senior department vets on problems with clean sheep policy | <p>More than 900 lambs per day, or between 7% and 9% of the kill, are being classified as Category C and ordered home or back to farm by the Department, according to analysts quoted by Mr. Dennehy. IFA's official says that this measure is imposing major unnecessary costs on farmers and furthermore it is not provided for under EU regulations and it damages the normal sale of sheep.</p> <p>While up to 93% of sheep are categorized A and B and deemed suitable for slaughter, Sean Dennehy said it was never the intention under the Clean Sheep Policy that sheep would be sent home or that the Department would insist on full shearing of some sheep. He said this approach is way over the top and has to stop. In addition, he said both factories and farmers are reporting a complete lack of consistency on the policy between plants and vets.</p> <p>“Nowhere in the policy is there reference to sending home consignments of lambs or using arbitrary figures of 10% Category C to refuse loads of lambs. In addition, it was never intended that farmers would have to fully shear some sheep.”</p> <p>Sean Dennehy said there is rising frustration among sheep farmers at the way they are being treated under the Clean Sheep Policy, “Sheep farmers will do their best to have their animals as clean as possible but the Department and the factories have to be practical and take account of the difficult weather conditions.”</p> <p>In the week ending February 10th, the Department sent home up to 3,600 lambs that were deemed as category C. Last week, the Department rejected another 3,500 lambs, ordering that they be sent back.</p> <p><em>As reported by IFA</em></p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-02-23 16:54:42 | 2025-08-11 09:41:39 | Details Edit Delete |
