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| 7733 | Change of stage for the Spanish pig sector | The results of the last full year, 2023, confirmed that a change of stage is taking place in the pig sector in which value is prioritized over volume and quality over quantity. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">For several decades, the Spanish pig sector has experienced significant growth, thanks to its excellence, the commitment to professionalism and the increase in demand for our products, especially in international markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to this, the sector made the leap from having almost no presence abroad to becoming one of the undisputed world leaders, the rival to beat in the most competitive markets on the planet.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In other words, the sector went from supplying predominantly the Spanish consumer to meeting the needs of more than 4 billion people in more than 130 countries around the world. An unprecedented success and recognised as a case study of success based on the strategy of diversifying markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">So we come to 2023, the year in which the figures showed a change in cycle that was already slightly noted in 2022.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Specifically, there was a reduction in the data on the number of slaughters and the volume of meat produced and sectoral exports.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">However, it was also a year in which a record positive trade balance of 8,297.1 million euros was achieved.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">That is to say, less was produced, but with excellent economic results.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The reason is the change of stage. The pork sector is already present in practically the whole world, we have already reached a large share with a fantastic sales volume… now the objective is different: value is prioritized over volume and quality over quantity.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These are the authentic criteria with which the current photograph of white-coated pigs in Spain should be analysed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Today, the figures that define the structure of the sector show that there are a total of 68,500 farms; that a census of 31.02 million heads is managed; and that in the last year the number of slaughters was reduced by 6.53%, but meat production only by 3.57% to total 4.85 million tons.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This lower production, but of higher quality and value, is mainly reflected in the result of exports which, after a phase of constant growth for several years, already in 2022 fell somewhat in volume, although they continued to increase in value.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This trend was consolidated in 2023, confirming the current scenario. During that year, 2.75 million tons of pork and pork products were exported for a value of 8.918 billion euros, a record turnover figure. In other words, 5.98% less in volume with an increase of 7.53% in value.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All these production and export data confirm the aforementioned readjustment or reorganization of the productive structure of the sector to be more efficient in terms of results.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The sector is therefore in a very good moment that has been reached with a clear commitment to productive efficiency; the commitment to innovation and the circular economy; the creation of employment, mainly in rural areas; and the total commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and food safety throughout the chain.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A focus on efficiency and added value is essential to respond to new consumer demands and navigate a context of uncertainty, inflation, regulatory demands and political tensions.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-17 00:15:19 | 2025-08-14 02:49:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7654 | Vion Consumer Monitor: 40 percent of Germans want meat ‘‘Made in Germany‘‘ | The results of the latest Vion Consumer Monitor, a representative survey conducted by Consumer Panel Services GfK in March-April 2024, show that meat from Germany is in demand among almost 40 percent of Germans and that they even consciously avoid imported meat. This is in line with the regionality megatrend, which again received 75 percent approval in 2024. | <p><span lang="DE">Regionality plays an above-average role in all federal states and has ranked first among the four megatrends in meat purchasing – animal welfare, transparency, regionality and sustainability – since 2009. However, there are also differences: at 80 percent, this statement is most popular in southern federal states such as Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. Bavaria is close behind with 79 percent. At 70 percent, households in Thuringia attach the least importance to the regional origin of meat products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regionality is very important for households that buy meat. But are Germans prepared to spend more money on it? For the past 13 years, over 70 percent of the population have consistently been of the opinion that a good piece of meat can sometimes be more expensive. A remarkable benchmark that even held up in the inflation-dominated years of 2022 and 2023. However, “only” 61 percent agree with the statement “I am prepared to spend more money on meat from my region”. Overall, price continues to play a more important role for almost half of German households (44 percent) than, for example, regional origin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Good quality" is the most important purchasing criterion for all meat-buying households in Germany. And transparency is still the key here: 65 percent of all households prefer meat that has been produced sustainably. And 60 percent of Germans want information on animal husbandry (e.g. more space, access to the outdoors) when buying meat. "Good quality" is followed by "freshness of the products" and in last place on the podium is a good price-performance ratio on the top list of purchasing criteria. Good selection from the region comes in fourth place.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The already declining per capita meat consumption is expected to continue in the coming years. At least more than half of all households estimate this. They cite health (50 percent), sustainability (43 percent), possible tax increases such as an animal welfare levy (40 percent) and the general price increase (28 percent) as reasons for the decline. Nevertheless, 68 percent still want to eat meat regularly in three years’ time. After the image of the animal-based foodstuff had just come out of its slump in the previous year, things have been looking up since then. Overall, the perception of meat as an indispensable part of the diet has risen to 64 percent (special survey Inflation September 2022: 57 percent). This is the highest figure since 2018. In 2024, 55 percent of Germans also agree with the statement that eating meat is healthy (2022: 48 percent) – 7 percentage points more than two years earlier.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, for the second time in a row, only 10 percent (2023: 9 percent) of Germans agree with the statement that the expected quality standards (e.g. hygiene and animal welfare) are higher in large slaughterhouses than in small ones. Yet it is precisely these establishments that are constantly driving up industry standards through strict controls and their own efforts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The public’s trust in meat as a natural food and its right to exist as part of a balanced diet is returning", says Wilhelm Habres, Director National Sales Vion Germany, who has been in charge of the Vion Consumer Monitor since the beginning. "We must now build on this as an entire industry with the binding support of politicians and actively work to break down prejudices in society. We practise regionality, animal welfare and food safety at each of our locations. Our doors are open so that everyone can see for themselves how we implement and guarantee our high standards".</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-15 00:25:27 | 2025-08-13 21:06:24 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4227 | Sainsbury's closes meat and deli counters | The retailer blames reduced customer demand and decided to slash 3,000 jobs. | <p>Sainsbury’s plans to close many of its fresh fish and meat counters, and will eliminate 3,000 jobs. Sainsbury’s said in a press release it is closing its meat, fish, and deli counters, based on reduced customer demand. “This will make stores simpler to run and reduce food waste. We will keep adding more quality and innovation in our aisles,” the retailer said. On the other hand, Sainsbury's intends to increase online sales in the grocery sector to meet further demand. Multiple lockdowns due to COVID-19 crisis and losses in revenue for the British population have impacted big players in the retail such as Sainsbury's or Marks&Spencer. The last one reported its first negative financial result in 94 years of GBP 87.6 million ( €97 million). <br />John Lewis, the owner of Waitrose supermarkets, has also decided to cut 1,500 jobs at its corporate office, according to BBC.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2020-11-10 06:42:23 | 2025-08-13 23:25:11 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 8342 | INTERPORC: The importance of reverse trade missions | The reverse trade missions that INTERPORC organizes are key and strategic tools for promoting the Spanish white pork sector. These activities give the opportunity to directly demonstrate the production model to importers, distributors, the media, and government representatives from other countries, which sets the industry apart from other promotional strategies. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These are unique experiences that highlight the strengths of the production system, strengthening trust in Spanish products and fostering solid, long-lasting business relationships.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During these visits, participants have direct access to key facilities in the production process, ranging from farms that apply the highest standards of animal welfare to processing plants that employ advanced, sustainable technology.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This carefully designed approach allows visitors to observe in real time how the entire production process is managed ethically and efficiently, with a level of transparency that reinforces the sector's credibility and reputation. Furthermore, personalized presentations and explanations highlight core values such as innovation, biosecurity, sustainability, and, of course, quality.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Professionals with decision-making power or influence in international markets have the opportunity to personally experience the quality of the products, the rigor of the food controls, and the level of technological specialization that characterizes the Spanish pork sector. This practical approach has a much greater impact than any conventional advertising campaign, as it allows us to demonstrate, with facts and in the moment, that Spanish companies meet the current expectations and demands of global consumers. In a context where sustainability, respect for the environment, and animal welfare have become essential requirements, the Spanish sector consistently demonstrates that it is at the forefront in these areas.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, reverse trade missions are not limited to showcasing the capabilities and achievements. They also serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration. During the visits, participants have the opportunity to explore new business opportunities with Spanish companies, analyze the specific needs of their markets, and discuss how to adapt products to the specific preferences of their consumers. This exchange of ideas and knowledge enriches both visitors and host companies, opening doors to innovations and stronger and more diversified business relationships.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In conclusion, for INTERPORC, reverse trade missions represent much more than a commercial tool. They are a comprehensive platform that helps position the Spanish white pig sector in international markets as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and sustainability.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-01 00:30:40 | 2025-08-13 21:05:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4352 | REWE Group guarantees pig farmers a minimum price and relies on German origin | <p>At the same time, Moog emphasized that the REWE Group is primarily focusing on long-term and sustainable strengthening of domestic agriculture. To this end, the company has drawn up a position paper that is being discussed with the German Farmers' Association and the "Land Creates Connection" movement.</p> <p>"In order to strengthen our partnership-based relationships with agriculture in Germany, we have formulated key points that offer farmers in this country reliable prospects," said Moog. "This includes the continuation of the fund solution in the Tierwohl Initiative as well as the voluntary promotion of products of German origin, the expansion of regional meat programs and measures to permanently strengthen the German dairy industry."</p> <p>Moog once again underlined the decision to further expand the "REWE local partnerships" with small and medium-sized local producers and farmers. The "REWE local partnership" comprises the fields of action "reliable contract partner", "good money for good work", "use of common networks" and "common innovations for the protection of animals and the environment".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2020-12-15 08:44:29 | 2025-08-13 15:01:26 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6728 | The Argentine steer, among the most expensive in the world | The rise in prices that was generated during August pushed up the prices of the steer, which in the last month became more expensive in dollars, well above the increases in the rest of the world. The Rosario Livestock Market (Rosgan) analyzed these increases, which place exports in a new scenario. Thus, Argentine is more expensive in dollars compared to its main competitors. | <p>In August, the average price of the heavy steer for export (over 480 kilos) went from being worth US$ 3.77 per kilo to US$ 4.98 per kilo, an increase of 32% In the rest of the international livestock map , the increases are located below this range. While Australia remarked 12.5%, Brazil and Uruguay adjusted 10%, Europe 6% and the United States just 1.4%.</p> <p>The fall of the peso against the dollar is a measure difficult to assimilate for the cattle chain. "After the devaluation, Argentine, far from gaining competitiveness, became more expensive in dollars compared to the rest of the origins," they warned from Rosgan.</p> <p>The course of the cow was also similar, with an increase measured in dollars that oscillated between 28% and 33%, while the rest of the international markets adjusted their prices downward. "This situation, added to the lower supply of cattle that had been registered, exacerbated the shortage of merchandise, which is why many refrigerators during the last week began to reduce their pace of work", they said.</p> <p>In the case of steers, the Rosgan considered that the shortage is even more marked than in cows. For this time of the year, they explained that the slaughter of this category should show better numbers, but everything allows us to infer that in the coming months the shortage of heavy animals will be more evident.</p> <p>"In this context, the industry will face difficult months that will probably lead to further reducing its level of operations as a defensive measure, until the market naturally manages to find a new equilibrium level", they concluded.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-09-08 00:10:10 | 2025-08-13 21:07:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5368 | Fresh meat packaging market to double its size in 10 years | The rising demand for flexible packaging over rigid and aesthetic dispensing of food items via transparent packaging is projected to drive the market. | <p>The global fresh meat packaging market size is expected to reach $ 4.5 billion by 2030 from $ 2.30 billion in 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% from 2021 to 2030, according to a market report from TrendsMarketResearch. The rising demand for flexible packaging over rigid and aesthetic dispensing of food items via transparent packaging is projected to drive the market.</p> <p>"Fresh meat packaging is gaining significant traction nowadays due to the characteristics such as longer shelf life, cost-effectiveness, and more efficient packaging offering. Many of the retailers and butchers are shifting to use effective barrier or shrink films as a packaging solution, as the films have high tear resistance and high yield. Moreover, moisture-free packaging is the major concern among many end users for ensuring their product safety and shelf life. Machine automation is the new future, which allows vacuum enabled packaging of meat products. This increases speed of packaging and speed ups production activities ensuring maximum productivity of the organization. Therefore, lucrative sales opportunities are expected for fresh meat packaging in near future," the report stated.</p> <p>Among various packaging types, the vacuum skin packaging stand up pouches segment is estimated to account for more than 32% of the market share by the end of 2030. There is a high demand for fresh meat packaging in the food & beverages industry, as they promise to offer various closure options, aesthetic appeal, and enhanced shelf life.<br />The polyethylene (PE) material type segment in the fresh meat packaging market accounts for the majority of the market share, in terms of value. Polyethylene (PE) plastics is widely used, as it offers clear packaging added with barrier properties. The segment is projected to expand by 1.5x its current value, creating an incremental opportunity of nearly $ 460 million.</p> <p>Among various meat types, poultry meat such as chicken, ducks, turkey, and geese is the most consumed meat-type globally. Therefore, the poultry meat packaging market is expected to reach over $ 1.2 billion by the end of 2030.<br />North America's fresh meat packaging market is expected to outbid other regions. This market is forecast to create maximum incremental opportunity of $ 240 million over the next 10 years and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.2% by 2030 year end. As a result, the North American region is anticipated to hold a market share of more than 31% in the global fresh meat packaging market by 2030.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2022-03-21 12:41:53 | 2025-08-13 20:52:51 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5256 | Italian pork banned in the Chinese market | The rising number of African swine fever (ASF) cases in wild boar population sit behind this decision. | <p>China issued a ban on pork imports from Italy due to the ASF outbreak reported earlier this month by the European country. China's General Administration of Customs issued the order this Wednesday and, since then, any product of this type that arrives in China and comes from Italy will be returned to its senders or destroyed. If the shipment of the merchandise was made before the issuance of this notification, said products must undergo a mandatory quarantine to ensure their health.</p> <p>The disease was detected in Italy, the seventh-largest producer of pork in the European Union with almost nine million heads, in early January after an infected wild boar appeared in the Piedmont region. Since then, the number of cases has been increasing and some countries, such as Japan, Taiwan and Switzerland, began to impose restrictions on Italian pork products.<br />A similar ban was placed on pork imports from North Macedonia, another country hit by ASF recently.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-27 15:19:08 | 2025-08-13 00:23:08 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3743 | AMMP urge FSIS: "Limit the visits of your inspectors" | The risk associated with covid-19 infection is forcing American meat processors to ask food safety inspectors to limit their travel between the plants. | <p>There has been a growing concern in recent days about FSIS inspectors possibly spreading the COVID-19 virus as they travel between plants on their daily assignments, as well as the number of inspection personnel coming into plants, which made American Associaton of Meat Processors (AAMP) address these concerns with FSIS.</p> <p><strong>Inspector travel between plants</strong></p> <p>To help mitigate the possibility of spreading the virus from one plant to another, AAMP made several suggestions to the agency on proper protocols for inspection personnel. It is crucial that small plants do whatever to prevent the spread of the virus. Social distancing is a challenge due to space issues, so this means that having policies in place for staff, as well as inspection personnel and delivery drivers, is critical during this time, recommended Chris Young, AAMP Executive Director.</p> <p>AMMP suggested some preventive measures for inspection personnel and meat processors in the country such as:</p> <p>- Have a separate frock for each plant visit. Leave the frock at the plant it is being used in. Inspectors may not have enough frocks available, so you may need to offer one of yours to them to use while they are in your plant.<br />- Have the inspector wipe down their helmet with sanitizer before entering the plant to perform their duties. You should be prepared to provide the sanitizer for your inspector to do this.</p> <p>"The likelihood of an inspector transporting the virus from one plant to another on their frock or helmet is very low, but the possibility does exist. If this is something you want to enforce then you should have a conversation with your inspector and ask them if they are willing to follow these steps. FSIS continues to have regular phone calls with inspection personnel. There will be another call in the next few days at which time our concerns will be shared with them," said Mr. Young.</p> <p>Inspection personnel in plants</p> <p>Another concern appeared in the last few days is the number of inspection personnel in plants. AAMP has asked FSIS to limit the personnel in plants to only those doing essential inspection duties. "I was told last week by the agency, and again in a phone call yesterday, that they agree and are trying to make sure inspection personnel understand that. This will be covered in their upcoming phone call as well. There should be no FSA’s going on at this time unless they are a “for cause” FSA. All other scheduled or risk base FSA’s should not be happening at this point; this will keep traffic in your plant down," added Chris Young.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-03-27 05:48:05 | 2025-08-13 22:10:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2908 | USDA adds ASF testing to classical swine fever surveillance plan | The risk continues to grow as outbreaks continue throughout China and other parts of Asia. | <p>USDA decided to run tests for the ASF virus in its current classical swine fever surveillance plan as the risk of the disease appearing on American soil is considered to be high.<br />As part of this plan, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will work with the swine industry, the states, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories to test for ASF. ASF has never been detected in the United States.<br />"African Swine Fever is an area of high interest among the veterinary community and our swine industry, and we continue to take action to prepare for this deadly disease. While we are confident that our overlapping safeguards will continue to keep ASF out of the United States, an enhanced surveillance program will serve as an early warning system, helping us find any potential disease much more quickly. It will also minimize virus spread and support efforts to restore trade markets and animal movements as quickly as possible should the disease be detected", said Greg Ibach, Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. <br />The fear among the pork industry and authorities in the US is so strong that World Pork Expo was canceled by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) due to the ASF risk and the government has entrusted Homeland Security with the task of developing a vaccine for the disease.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-05-17 11:55:17 | 2025-08-13 02:43:51 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3422 | Japan prepares for ASF outbreak | The risk of African swine fever (ASF) entering Japan is increasing. | <p>Japan prepares a series of measures that will enhance biosecurity on pig farms in case of an ASF outbreak. Authorities believe that the risk of ASF entering Japan is increasing as several countries in the region have reported outbreaks in the last couple of months. The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry plans to create a system to enable the culling of pigs at farms close to a farm where an ASF outbreak occurs even if they do not have the virus, for the purpose of preventing the disease's spread. Since the first outbreak was reported in Asia, in August 2018, more than 6 million pigs have died due to the disease. While other countries in Asia, such as Vietnam, China, the Philippines or South Korea have ordered the culling of the pigs within a three-kilometer radius of a farm where ASF is detected to prevent the disease from spreading, Japan intends to increase that distance.<br />Preventive culling was conducted in 2010 in Miyazaki Prefecture after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, an infectious disease affecting cattle and pigs. At the time, the law on animal disease control lacked a provision on culling to prevent foot-and-mouth disease, and about 87,000 cattle and pigs had to be killed without waiting on the law to be revised. It was only revised after the cullings.</p> <p>The ministry is expected to prepare for ASF by revising the law to allow for the preventive killing of pigs before the disease enters Japan. This week, minister Taku Eto explained that he even consider the culling of all pigs in a specific region hit by the disease, at the same time. "Since preventive killing should be carried out across the board in an entire region at the same time, it is necessary to stipulate it in law. We are proactively studying it," he stated. In Asia, the virus has already affected the swine population in countries such as China, Mongolia, Vietnam, North Korea, South Korea, Myanmar, Laos, the Philippines, East Timor and is believed to be present in Indonesia too.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-11-28 09:52:15 | 2025-08-13 11:45:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6183 | Alberto HERRANZ, INTERPORC: "Staying free of ASF is everyone's job" | The risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) is real and protecting ourselves from its arrival is a task that involves everyone. | <p>That is the main conclusion of the webinar organized by the Spanish white pork Interprofessional (INTERPORC), which was a complete success and had more than 250 attendees from both Spain and LATAM.</p> <p>Alberto Herranz, director of the Interprofessional, framed the webinar in the "frequent training and prevention actions against the ASF that we carry out at INTERPORC". In addition, he recalled that "we actively participate in the PREVPA Operational Group to establish measures that reduce the risk associated with wild boars and we have a PRRS virus study and prevention project, in order to evaluate its evolution and thus improve biosecurity measures, essential for any disease”.</p> <p>In addition, Herranz reiterated the central message of the webinar, which was none other than to remember that "the success of remaining free of African Swine Fever is a task for each one of us."</p> <p>The webinar emphasized that the impact of the ASF would have serious consequences for the sector, which is why all its professionals must remain on active alert. It must not be forgotten either that the characteristics of the ASF virus make its control and eradication very difficult; that the human factor has a growing role in the latest cases of dissemination of ASF in Europe; that biosecurity is the main and essential tool to protect ourselves from the virus; and that hygiene, cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and control of animals and merchandise are critical elements.</p> <p>Prevention and consequences</p> <p>Jordi Baliellas, INTERPORC coordinator of some projects in the Animal Health area and GSP Lleida veterinarian, recalled that “the three critical points and possible routes of entry for the ASF in Spain are the importation of pigs or the arrival of infected wild boars; ingestion by animals of contaminated meat products; or contact with contaminated material. And he exposed specific cases of contamination that had occurred in other European countries of each of these three possibilities.</p> <p>For his part, Germán Cáceres, head of the Epidemiology area of the General Sub-Directorate for Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, began by warning that "it is a disease categorized as A in the EU, and that It means that any case must be reported immediately.”</p> <p>Cáceres pointed out that the EU has managed to stop the spread, unlike in Asia, thanks to the regionalization policy, and concluded by describing the three pillars of risk management in Spain, which are "prevention measures to prevent the entry and diffusion; active and passive surveillance and contingency for a rapid, coordinated and effective response in case of entry of the disease”.</p> <p>Lastly, Miguel Ángel Higuera, director of ANPROGAPOR, explained that the declaration of an ASF focus on domestic pigs in a country “has a direct impact due to the slaughter on that farm; indirectly, by immobilization, control and restrictions in other areas; and collateral, for the loss of exports. The latter is the most important and also occurs if the cases appear in wild boars”.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-02-24 00:20:52 | 2025-08-14 02:34:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8436 | The evolution of robotics at Marel | The RoboPacker is Marel’s latest innovation in advanced robotics, designed to efficiently pack protein products and ready to become the perfect companion for food processors worldwide. RoboPacker is a logical result of Marel’s evolution in robotics, which started in 2014 with the first RoboBatcher. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">For over ten years, Marel robots have reduced labor dependency and increased throughput by taking over the manual tasks of product positioning, packing, and styling into trays. In addition to enhancing efficiency, they also contribute to improved food safety standards. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Marel’s robotics journey began in 2014 with the introduction of the RoboBatcher Flex, a ground-breaking robotic solution that automated batch processing in the food industry. Following that first advance, Marel continued to push robotic innovation into the future, adding to the RoboBatcher family with the RoboBatcher Thermoformer in 2017, and RoboBatcher Box in 2019. <br />The new gripper technology has expanded the range of products that the robotic arm can handle in the poultry industry. It can now pick up items such as fillets, drumsticks, tenderloins, and legs, each using a specific gripper designed for that product.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Positioning and catch-weight packing</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024, the RoboOptimizer advanced food processing robotics from packing to positioning. By accurately aligning each fillet to its optimal and traceable position on the belt, it significantly reduces the need for manual labor. It eliminates loading issues and provides downstream control, ensuring products are efficiently routed to their destinations. This makes the RoboOptimizer especially well-suited for end-to-end optimization of orders for Quick Service Restaurants (QSR).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">And now, in 2025, the RoboPacker builds on Marel’s legacy and decades of expertise, taking robotization to the next level and revolutionizing the packing of catch-weight poultry products.<br />With its vision unit, the RoboPacker detects the dimensions and position of each product, while also estimating its weight. It processes this data to place the product in trays accurately. The robot will style the products in every single tray, offering a range of styling patterns such as yin-yang, fishbone, woven, as well as customer specific. All jobs can be defined and adjusted easily on the HMI that sets new standards controlling and adapting the machine to fit the needs of poultry processors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Seamless integration</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As the trend toward automation continues in the food processing industry, it is essential to ensure that new solutions can integrate seamlessly into existing production lines.<br />Typically, Marel's robots are not standalone machines; they easily collaborate with other systems in the secondary processing line, such as the I-Cut 122, the SensorX and the LegPositioner. The combination of the RoboBatcher and the I-Cut 122 is commonly referred to as the ‘Robot with a Knife’. This pro-active system calculates and makes intelligent decisions by real-time comparing and controlling incoming product weights and the order recipes. This integration adds value to off-cuts, instead of giving away the overweight. It chooses exactly the fillets which best match the described recipes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Another collaboration involves the RoboOptimizer and the I-Cut 122. This integration can create a QSR line, which can be configured as either a Cubing Line or a Strips and Sandwiches Portioning Line. Whether it’s breast meat or leg meat, skin-on or skinless, Marel has the QSR solution to add most value by creating perfect fixed-weight whole-muscle fast food. Each individual product gets the right shape and the right weight to pick up the same amount of coating and end up as the perfect QSR product. In these configurations, the robot takes over the manual task of providing the proper infeed for the portion cutter. The robot arm precisely aligns each individual product to its optimal position on the belt, typically saving the effort of two operators on average.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Robots to transform food production </strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the RoboPacker, Marel continues its robotic journey to provide poultry processors with cutting-edge solutions that ensure reliable, careful product handling, adapt to needs, improve operations, and save labor. The RoboBatchers, RoboOptimizer and RoboPacker aren’t just machines; they are part of Marel’s commitment to transforming food production with smarter, more efficient solutions. </p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-29 00:05:38 | 2025-08-13 20:52:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6177 | Marel: A new era of salmon filleting is launched with the MS 2750 | The robust and modular design of the filleting machine MS 2750 maximizes yield and brings security to daily operations. | <p><span lang="DE">For secondary processors of salmon and trout, the </span><span lang="DE">filleting machine MS 2750</span><span lang="DE"> provides exceptionally accurate and flexible filleting with all the benefits of a modular, connected design.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The newest filleting machine to Marel’s portfolio provides processors with high-yield filleting for salmon and trout weighing between 1.5 and 10 kilograms. The MS 2750 follows in the footsteps of the high-quality performance and renown of the filleting machine MS 2730.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MS 2750 connects seamlessly with Marel’s Paceinfeeder MS 2725 or Automatic Deheader MS 2721V to process up to 25 fish per minute in a steady flow without operator input, reducing dependence on manual labor and improving yield. Processors can choose optional tools for trimming back and belly to reduce manual trimming and increase yield even further.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The robust, modular design of the MS 2750 is built with long-lasting components. Modularity simplifies construction, providing easy, hygienic cleaning and maintenance accessibility to ensure fast and efficient repairs with minimum disruption to processing lines. By building equipment with a modular design, Marel is improving the life span and adaptability of processor investment and maximizing processing line uptime.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Marel’s secure, cloud-based digital solution, SmartBase, is a standard inclusion with the MS 2750 filleting machine. The SmartBase platform gives processors access to real-time data on machine health and performance. Operators can make data-driven decisions that increase uptime and machine efficiency, thereby reducing energy consumption and optimizing processing lines. The SmartBase dashboard enables processors to easily see and resolve problems before they occur. Operators can also grant access to Marel’s services team remotely. With more efficient service options, processors reduce the risk of downtime and costly callouts.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-02-26 00:05:48 | 2025-08-13 14:09:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5770 | SAP now live at Rogerstone | The Rogerstone site, one of the largest meals factories in Europe, is now live on SAP as its central ERP platform for all core functions. | <p>The project was commissioned in order to replace the AS400 system and bring the site onto SAP in line with the rest of the Meals division.</p> <p>Expert teams from the Project Management Office, IT and the operation, in addition to a number of third party suppliers, collaborated to ensure a smooth go live and a positive outcome for the business.</p> <p>This is a huge success for 2 Sisters and paves the way for future improvements and provides a resilient technology platform for many years to come.</p> <p>Geoff Allison, Rogerstone Site Director, said: "It was truly a fantastic team effort from the SAP and site teams to deliver this project, and now puts us in a strong place to drive efficiencies through improved systems, a big thank you to all those involved."</p> <p>Richard Groke, Group IT Director, said: "This has been a truly outstanding delivery by a relatively small, focused, and exceptional team of site process owners, our in-house SAP team and the Project Management Office.</p> <p>"By understanding every inch of the factory and every byte of technology, they have landed an end-to-end ERP transformation in what is our most complex facility with negligible impact on service and delivered by perhaps a third of the resource level that most seasoned implementors would say is needed.</p> <p>"All of this was achieved in times of significant disruption both from the pandemic and a volatile market and economy. I am truly proud of them."</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-10-14 04:29:49 | 2025-08-13 08:43:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1407 | Global GAP standard recognition for Transavia | The Romanian company is the first to certify 100% the quality of its products according to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements. | <p>Transavia has become the first Romanian company to be certified as Global GAP standard compliant on 100% on its integrated business model.<br />The Global GAP standard is pursuing the idea of sustainable agriculture on all the levels: food safety, environment, animal welfare and safety at work. There are over 450 requirements that a company must respond in order to be compliant with Global GAP standard. For Transavia, Romania's leader in poultry segment, the achievement is important as it opens new opportunities in the partnership with international retailers.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/G_Logo_slogan_green_CMYK.jpg?1528710045152" alt="G_Logo_slogan_green_CMYK" width="100%" /></p> <p><br />"Getting certified as a global GAP standard company stands as a new recognition of the work that we have been doing for over 27 years in line with the latest state-of-the-art standards and technologies, with the role of assuring consumers of our seriousness and involvement in the whole integrated production process. <br />Once again, we respect our promise made to consumers everywhere through Well Made in Romania and communicated directly on our product packaging through 'Safety assumed by the founding family' label", declared Ioan Popa, President of Transavia Group.<br />At present, the company has over 2,000 employees, 28 bird breeding farms and 4 vegetable farms, a combined feed plant, 3 cutting-edge performance slaughterhouses and a meat processing plant. The company's standardization process comprises the following international standards: ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC Food v7, Halal.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-06-11 12:41:52 | 2025-08-13 06:32:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5012 | The Romanian Group acquired Agra's, one of the largest meat processors in Alba county. | <p>Scandia Food acquired Agra's, one of the largest meat processors in Romania, for €10 million. Located in Alba county, Agra's processing unit has a capacity of 200 tonnes per month last year had a turnover of over 20 million euros. "In Romania, Scandia Food has a significant market share for canned meat and is a basic supplier for private label production. This acquisition allows us to pursue the development strategy by acquiring players in the food sector to attract new volumes and benefit from the synergies that derive from them, along with boosting the export channel, which has become one of the pillars of the strategy adopted at group level as well as entry into new categories. At the same time, the acquisition supports the company's vision to become a reputed leader in balanced nutrition and an internationally recognized food company," declared says Andrei Ursulescu, General Manager, Scandia Food, according to IndustriaCarnii.ro magazine. So far, Scandia Food has 9 brands in its portfolio and had expanded its operations to the Iberic Peninsula.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-10-18 11:38:57 | 2025-08-13 19:30:48 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 1425 | Carmistin to invest in new units for poultry and pigs | The Romanian group is planning to expand its production with eight new breeding poultry units and two more for pigs. | <p>Carmistin Group, a Romanian meat producer, is planning to expand its production capacity for both poultry and pork by 2019. The financial results reported by the company for 2017 increased by 31.5% in terms of profit and by 8.6% in terms of turnover.<br />On poultry segment, the Group wants to open until the end of 2018 8 new breeding units in order to increase the production to 20 million head per year.<br />At the same time, the pork line of business is to receive the necessary funds to build two new farm units that will double the capacity from 200,000 to 400,000 head per year, according to a press release from the company.<br />Carmistin is comprising companies such as Avicarvil, Avicarvil Foods, Avirom, Porcellino, Pajo Agricultura and Pajo Holding that serve as the support for the integrated business model in the group. It also has its own retail chain of 150 stores opened in Romania, according to <a href="https://www.industriacarnii.ro/Articol-Carmistin-isi-dubleaza-capacitatea-de-crestere-si-abatorizare-a-puilor/5161">Industria Carnii</a> magazine.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-06-13 15:42:10 | 2025-08-13 19:25:22 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2289 | Romania receives PGI status for the smoked Danube mackerel | The Romanian smoked Danube mackerel has received the status of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). | <p>This represents Romania's fifth national product certified under European quality systems.</p> <p>Romania has four other products certified under European quality systems: the Topoloveni plum jam, the Sibiu salami, the smoked bighead carp fillet from the Barsa County and the Ibanesti white cheese.</p> <p>The Danube mackerel is a wild fish that migrates from the Black Sea to the Danube. The species can not be grown in aquaculture and is captured only during migration on the Danube. It has 250-400 grams and 25-30 centimeters in size and is recognized as fish with the highest fat content in the world.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-12-05 05:31:56 | 2025-08-13 15:27:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1125 | Russia bans pork imports from Belarus due to ASF fears | The Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has imposed a temporary ban on imports of live pigs and pork from Belarus after the detection of African Swine Fever virus (ASF) in products. | <p>Rosselkhoznadzor said it was forced to introduce restrictive measures for Belarusian imports after the FGBU's "Bryansk Interregional Veterinary Laboratory" and the Federal Center for Animal Health found the genome of the ASF virus in the samples of finished meat products belonging to the Belarusian enterprise "Gomel meat-packing plant" (Republic of Belarus, Gomel, Ilyich str., 2) and in sausages "Krakovskie" and sausage boiled "Garlic Smack".</p> <p>The Russian agency also stressed that on March 5 they sent a letter demanding to clarify the epizootic state in the country, but they did not receive a response from the national veterinary service. Belarusian authorities, in turn, noted that there were no outbreaks of the disease in the country.</p> <p>The press secretary from Rosselkhoznadzor Yulia Melano said in a statement that the Russian department believes that in Belarus there is a large-scale spread of the ASF disease.</p> <p>The Russian authorities said that these restrictions will remain into place until the epizootic situation in the Republic of Belarus is clarified, negotiations and implementation of regionalization by the veterinary service of the Republic of Belarus.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-04-18 15:16:19 | 2025-08-13 23:35:37 | Details Edit Delete |
