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| 4097 | Lithuania complains about Salmonella in poultry imports | 40 tonnes of poultry imported from Romania, Hungary and Poland have been seized in the last three months. | <p>10 batches of poultry imports totalling 40 tonnes have been seized and destroyed in the last three months by the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service due to fears of Salmonella contamination.</p> <p>25 tonnes were imported from Poland, a country that has issued three warnings of Salmonella in poultry and eggs in the last 8 months, 12 tonnes were shipped from Hungary, and the rest were imported from Romania.<br />No Salmonella-contaminated poultry has made its way to Lithuanian markets or consumers this year. Salmonella contamination has been a recurring issue in multiple European countries in 2020.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-15 08:18:17 | 2025-08-01 19:18:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4098 | ABPA president expects Brazilian pork export to jump | After Germany lost access to China, there is a 14% market share to be divided between major players. | <p>The presence of African swine fever disease in wild boars in Germany has led to a ban on pork imports from the country in some of the important markets in Asia and beyond. Germany had a 14% share in the Chinese pork market, which stands for almost 300,000 tonnes. Now, the other major suppliers, such as Brazils the US, Canada and Spain are targeting China in order to fill the gap created by the ban on German pork products. Ricardo Santin, president of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) expects Brazilian pork exports to Asia to increase fast in the following months, along with volumes shipped by US and Canadian exporters.<br />"This could end up having an effect on other exporters, especially the United States, Canada and Brazil. Probably, we will be called upon, whether due to an attempt to increase exports of pork meat or to substitute it," Mr Santin declared for the Globo Rural magazine.<br />The main reason is China, a country that has already lost 40% of its swine herd due to ongoing ASF outbreak. At the same time, other countries in the area such as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines have banned German pork products as well, which means they will search for new suppliers of pork or they will increase demand from the existing ones.</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-09-16 07:10:28 | 2025-08-02 06:22:01 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4099 | Patrick Coveney appointed IGD President | He is the Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group, one of the most known private label food manufacturing in the UK. | <p>Patrick Coveney, Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group, has been appointed President of IGD by its Board of Trustees. Already an active member of IGD’s Policy Issues Council, Patrick Coveney will take on the Presidency from Andrew Higginson on 1st January 2021.</p> <p>Mr Coveney has led Greencore since 2008 and previously served as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer. He also currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Glanbia plc, an Irish global nutrition group, and Non-Executive Chairman of Core Media, Ireland’s largest marketing communications group. Before joining Greencore, Patrick was Managing Partner of McKinsey & Co., Ireland. As the first CEO of a private label manufacturer to be appointed to the role of President, Patrick brings unique knowledge and industry experience to the role, thus marking a new and exciting chapter in IGD’s journey.</p> <p>Susan Barratt, CEO of IGD, said: “I am delighted to welcome Patrick as IGD President. With many years’ industry experience, Patrick is incredibly well respected across the sector. His experiences of private label food manufacturing, alongside his vision and leadership during the challenging times that the industry is facing, will help bring a new perspective to our organisation. I am very much looking forward to working together as we drive the evolution of IGD.”<br />Greencore is a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK. It supplies grocery and other retailers including all of the major UK supermarkets. The Group has strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings.</p> <p>Patrick Coveney, CEO of Greencore Group, said: “It is a privilege to become President of IGD, an organisation that I have enjoyed working closely with for many years. I am looking forward to working alongside the Trustees, PIC members and Executive team, to make a positive impact during this period of immense change for the food and consumer goods industry.”</p> | 1 | Events | 2020-09-16 07:20:37 | 2025-08-02 01:22:57 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4100 | Germany builds fences around ASF infected area | In a bid to contain the disease from spreading further in the country, authorities from the district of Spree-Neisse are building electric fences with 3 km radius. | <p>Electric fences are built fast in the German district of Spree-Neisse around the area where the wild boar carcass infected with African swine fever was found. The district administration in Forst, Brandenburg, announced that the core zone covers a radius of three kilometres from the site of the discovery.<br />Two other areas, spread on 15 kilometres and 30 kilometres have been established in the region. The risk of contamination is considered to be high as in the core zone is a pig farm and 16 others are placed around at different distances. The animals are now checked for ASF infections and the authorities will have to decide if they are going to be culled or slaughtered and put for consumption.<br />Pig meat prices in Germany have dropped by €0.20 due to lost access in some third markets such as Japan, South Korea, China and the Philippines. Further shocks for the swine industry are expected in the EU market as important volumes of pork from Germany are to be diverted from the Asian export markets in the single market.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-16 08:05:35 | 2025-08-01 19:19:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4101 | Updates in Danish "Yellow Card Scheme" for antibiotics | A larger number of pig herds now risk being placed under stricter supervision by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. | <p>Danish "Yellow Card Scheme" regarding antibiotics for pigs raised in commercial farms has been updated and a larger number of pig herds now risk being placed under stricter supervision by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. In a number of cases, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has not followed up on orders for pig producers with excessive antibiotic consumption, announced the Minister of Food Mogens Jensen.<br />Since 2015, due to an administrative error, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has not assessed whether there should be further sanctions for those pig producers who failed to reduce their antibiotic consumption sufficiently after receiving a yellow card. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's preliminary review shows that there are a maximum of 29 herds from 2016 to and including August 2020. Cases from 2015 have not yet been reviewed.</p> <p>"It is a serious mistake that the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has not tightened the screw on the pig producers who - despite orders and guidance - have not followed the rules of the game, there can be no two opinions about it," said Minister Jensen. <br />If a farmer does not manage to reduce his antibiotic consumption following an order for a Yellow Card, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration may order stricter supervision to put an end to the high antibiotic consumption.</p> <p>In the extreme, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration can give the farmer a red card, and thus demand that the farmer has fewer pigs in the stables. It typically affects the farmer's earnings. It is the possibility of these sanctions that have not been assessed. The yellow card scheme has in 10 years helped to reduce antibiotic consumption in pig herds by just over 30%.<br />"The yellow card scheme has generally been a great success and has provided the authorities with some effective tools. But I also expect that they will be used in the, fortunately, few cases where the farmers do not follow the rules," added Mogens Jensen.<br />The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has now rectified the lack of follow-up on the yellow cards, and initiated a review of the control and sanction, not just at the pig producers, but at the entire veterinary area. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is currently following up on cases from the past 12 months. Older cases will be included by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration as a risk parameter when appointed for future control.</p> <p>The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's review shows that there have been violations in eight cases in 2019-2020. These herds are now at risk of being placed under stricter supervision.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-17 10:31:29 | 2025-08-02 05:02:30 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4102 | 5 new cases of ASF confirmed in Germany | The disease has spread among feral pigs and wild boar population in the Oder-Spree district. | <p>Five new cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in Germany, according to the Ministry for Consumer Protection in Potsdam. The announcement was made after the State Laboratory Berlin-Brandenburg has tested the samples collected from the carcasses found in the woods in the Oder-Spree district, an area already designated as endangered due to the first case of ASF confirmed last week.<br />Four feral pigs and one wild boar were found dead in the last few days. The animals were discovered only about 20 km away from the site of the first swine fever case. The ASF outbreak in Germany tends to reshape the European pork market due to the impact created by bans on German pork exports in the Asia-Pacific markets and beyond. This week, pig meat prices in Germany have dropped by 13%. A dive in pork prices is expected to happen soon in the EU as Germany will flood the market with volumes that can not be shipped to third countries. Luckily, the demand for pork in Poland, Romania and Bulgaria is still high as those countries are already affected by ongoing ASF outbreaks.<br />On the other hand, Belgium is expected to regain access in third-markets after the country has managed to contain the disease from spreading to domestic pigs and industrial farms and no new cases of ASF have been reported in wild boars since last October.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-17 10:59:26 | 2025-08-02 00:20:33 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4103 | Iranian red meat production up by 41% | Coronavirus crisis seems to no longer have an impact on meat production. | <p>A total of 37,100 tonnes of red meat were produced in Iran during the last month, to register a 41% rise compared with the similar month of last year and a 2.5% growth over the previous month.</p> <p>The Statistical Center of Iran's latest report shows beef accounted for 21,400 tonnes or 57.7% of the overall production, indicating a year-on-year increase of 41%. During the month, 12,300 tonnes of lamb (up 35% YOY), 2,700 tonnes of goat meat (up 29% YOY) and 669.7 tonnes of meat from other types of livestock were produced, accounting for 33.2%, 7.3% and 1.8% of the total output respectively, SCI reported on its website.<br />During the last 6 months, the Iranian meat industry has complained about low consumption and difficult market conditions created after by the COVID-19 crisis. According to official sources, currently, the per capita consumption of red meat in Iran is 12.5 kilograms and chicken meat is 31.25 kilograms.</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-09-17 11:28:50 | 2025-08-02 03:13:59 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4104 | ORES to comprise 12 charcuterie brands | The company launched under Vall Companys umbrella represents a transversal commercial unit specialized in these type of products. | <p>Vall Companys has launched ORES, a unit that aims to unite all the charcuterie brands owned by other enterprises owned by Vall Companys. In addition, the new transversal unit allows to unify some brands of Iberian pig, duroc 100%, duroc 50% and white layer that are made in different parts of the Spanish geography, faithful to the origins and tradition: Jabugo, Guijuelo, Teruel, Valdepenas and Osona, announced the group in a press release.<br />This cooked and cured division adapts to the needs of the distribution sector and international markets and has 12 brands and more than 200 references. To do this, it brings together the entire value chain, from genetics to packaging, through breeding and production, since all processes are carried out in Group plants to guarantee both the quality of the products and maximum food safety, with IAWS animal welfare seal.</p> <p>Specifically, under the commercial umbrella of ORES the brands of Iberico Silencio de Jabugo (with PDO Jabugo) will be marketed; Flor Sierra, La Joya (El Repilado, Jabugo); Iberian Lineage and Epicum (Salamanca); Marbled (100% durac); Magno Duroc (50% Duroc); La Antigua Jamoneria, Placeres and Nevado de Calamocha (white-coated pork, made in Teruel, Valdepeñas and Osona).</p> <p>ORES will not only be the name of the commercial unit, but it will also be present in the form of a distinctive seal printed on the packaging of the different products. This stamp will be presented as a locator pointer -similar to that of the different mobile applications- to highlight the origin, town, region and province of Spain where each product is produced and made.<br />The entire value chain of the production process, integrated within the Vall Companys Group, guarantees maximum control of food safety and also has the main IFS and international quality certificates. In addition, all ORES products have the Interporc Animal Welfare Spain animal welfare certificate.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-18 09:47:35 | 2025-08-02 00:11:54 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4105 | China approved 6,200 new pig farms | Increased domestic production to limit pork imports is going to take place but not as fast as the authorities would like to. | <p>6,200 new swine farms have been approved by the Chinese government for construction in 2020, as authorities would like to limit pork imports, which have already surpassed during H1 total volumes imported in 2019. "According to the latest data released by the GACC, the import of pork and by-products in July was 560,000 tons up 87.1% year on year. Pork imports alone amounted to 430,000 tons, up 120.2% year on year," said Lyle L. Jones, Director of Sales China, Gensus Inc, in his latest report. A new outlook for 2019 talks about pork imports to reach 3.9 million tons for the full year, almost double than the volume imported in 2019.<br />Restocking of the pig farms seems to enjoy not only governmental subsidies but also large investments from abroad. Domestic production is expected to recover during the second half of 2020 but may still be below normal levels as ASF has not been eradicated and is still reoccurring, making restocking even more challenging. Also, Covid-19 is now well under control in China so pork consumption in restaurants, schools, and other businesses is rapidly recovering so demand is expected to increase at the same time. <br />This year, so far, China has imported 0,637 head of swine genetics from foreign countries. "It’s predicted China will import 15,000 head by the end of 2020 making a new record for swine genetic imports. With 26 million breeding sows in China, even 15,000 head is a small number.<br />As a result of the shortage of breeding pigs, many large scale producers implemented a strategy to save back market gilts from their commercial farms for restocking sow units. No doubt the productivity of these animals will not be at the same level as high-quality genetics. We are hearing reports of 20-30% lowered production with these market gilts versus high-quality genetics," added Mr Jones. Pork prices have started to rebound since May and have reached $5.50 in mid-September as the foodservice sector is slowly increasing demand for pig meat.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-18 10:07:07 | 2025-08-01 08:17:17 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4106 | Danish Crown has a two-years-old plan B for ASF in Germany | "We are watching the situation in Germany very closely," says Erik Bredholt, Chairman of Danish Crown. | <p>A scenario in which Germany was supposed to be hit by the ASF virus was put on the paper since 2018, announced Danish Crown chairman, Erik Bredholt. Both the Danish Crown's Board of Representatives and the owners who participated in the district meetings were already two years ago presented with the main features of the plan that has now been taken out of the drawer after it is clear that Germany has been afflicted with African swine fever.</p> <p>"We are following the situation in Germany very closely, and we are well helped by the plan and the analyzes that were drawn up two years ago when Belgium was hit by African swine fever. We know quite exactly what we need to keep an eye on both in Germany and here at home so that we can make the necessary decisions when required," says Erik Bredholt, Chairman of Danish Crown.<br />One of the important management tools for trying to avoid a temporary capacity deficit is to follow the forecasts for the number of pigs Danish Crown must slaughter. There are many indications that the company's slaughterhouses in Denmark may become busy after Germany has been hit by African swine fever. The difference between the Danish and German settlement for pigs for slaughter is so great that it is more attractive now than it has been a long time to fatten pigs in Denmark.</p> <p>"We really want to slaughter more pigs than we have done in recent years, but our most important task is to service and help our owners in the best possible way," explained Erik Bredholt. Two weeks ago, it was announced that the growth supplement was to be phased out. Following the outbreak of swine fever in Germany, the supplement will be suspended as early as 1 October.</p> <p>"It has been a difficult decision. We have previously signalled that we would like more pigs for slaughter, but in the current uncertain situation, with the risk of a temporary capacity deficit, we have chosen to suspend the growth supplement," added Erik Bredholt.</p> <p>If the number of pigs for slaughter is to increase considerably, then Danish Crown may find itself in a situation where a differentiated settlement may be introduced temporarily for the members. In that case, it will probably be done in such a way that each member receives a quota of A-kilos based on the past year's deliveries, which are settled as before, while additional delivered kilos (B-kilos) are to be settled at the price they can bring home in the market.</p> <p>A differentiated settlement mechanism for A and B productions will aim to seek to protect the settlement for the current A-kilos and burden the extraordinary B-kilos with costs that may result from the current market situation and the outbreak of African swine fever.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-18 10:33:55 | 2025-08-02 00:12:52 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4107 | Increased number of COVID-19 cases in Danish mink farms | The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is intensifying its control efforts with unannounced visits and more frequent monitoring. | <p>Danish authorities are announcing more cases of COVID-19 infections in mink farms and new control measures are underway, according to the Danish Minister of Food Mogens Jensen. From Monday 21 September, the country's mink farms can receive unannounced inspection visits by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.</p> <p>It must ensure that the staff at the farms take the necessary precautions with, among other things, the use of bandages, rubbing alcohol and other protective equipment. The unannounced inspection visits are introduced after COVID-19 has been found in an increasing number of mink farms locally in North Jutland.<br />"It is of course worrying that the infection is spreading, and we must ensure that the risk of infection is as small as possible. Therefore, I have asked the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration to take unannounced random checks to check whether the employees on the country's mink farms follow the authorities' instructions on the use of protective equipment and other precautions," says Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Mogens Jensen.<br />Since the government adopted a plan in July for the management of COVID-19-infected mink herds, it has been a legal requirement that everyone who travels in mink herds must use protective equipment to avoid human-animal transmission.</p> <p>If the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration experience a breach of the rules in connection with the new control campaign, the consequence may be a police report.<br />In addition, surveillance in the North Jutland municipalities of Hjorring and Frederikshavn as well as in the neighbouring municipalities of Bronderslev and Jammerbugt will also be further intensified, as it is in this area that an increasing number of infected farms have been found.</p> <p>In the survey on Friday, a total of 17 infected herds were found in Hjorring Municipality, while three were found in the neighbouring municipality of Frederikshavn. So far, all Danish mink farms have had to submit samples from dead mink for testing for COVID-19 every three weeks, but in the affected North Jutland municipalities, this is now being adjusted up to the fact that samples from dead mink must be submitted for testing twice a week. Failure to submit mink will result in immediate police reporting.</p> <p>"The purpose of this is that we can find new cases of infection more quickly, and thus also get the infection contained more quickly," says Mogens Jensen.</p> <p>The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has not found COVID-19 on mink farms elsewhere in the country. As of 18 September 2020, 20 mink herds in Denmark were registered infected with COVID-19, of which 17 herds in Hjorring municipality and three herds in Frederikshavn Municipality. Three of these herds were killed in June 2020 - two herds in Hjorring Municipality and one in Frederikshavn Municipality.<br />Earlier this year, China has claimed it found COVID-19 traces on food imported and has started to ban the imports from several processing units in North America, Europe or South America that have been reported as clusters of infection with the novel coronavirus.</p> <p><em>Photo source: PETA</em></p> | 1 | Events | 2020-09-21 05:21:35 | 2025-08-02 04:42:40 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4108 | 13 ASF cases confirmed in Germany | "It is just the beginning of a larger outbreak" scientists from FLI warn. | <p>13 cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in Germany, so far, and this is just the early stage of the outbreak, according to scientists from the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI). According to them, this is just the beginning of an ongoing outbreak. Their conclusion is based on the fact that another 8 cases have been found in the last couple of days, one being a wild boar shot by a hunter in near the municipality of Neuzelle in the district of Oder-Spree. All of the animals first tested positive in the responsible veterinary state laboratory in Berlin-Brandenburg, then sample material was sent to the National Reference Laboratory at FLI for confirmation.<br />Based on previous experiences in the countries that have been hit by ASF, the outbreak it's going to spread further in the following weeks and months with a high risk of reaching industrial farms in the country. There are 17 pig farms in the infected area and the authorities decided to slaughter all pigs before the virus reaches to these units. Electrical fences have also been built to contain the virus in a designated area but the measure didn't prove to be effective.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-21 06:41:48 | 2025-08-02 03:19:58 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4109 | South African poultry production increases by 5% | Despite the COVID-19 crisis, the Poultry Master Plan initiated by the authorities is creating its effects on the market. | <p>In the first 8 months of the year, poultry production in South Africa has increased by 5% compared with the same period last yera, according to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. "This is despite the challenges in the operating environment brought on by COVID-19," officials from the department commented. The achievment comes after a Poultry Master Plan was put in place in November 2019. The Poultry Sector Master Plan was signed by stakeholders at the 2019 South African Investment Conference in November 2019. It has been developed in close partnership between government and a number of stakeholders in the industry, including poultry producers, processors, exporters, importers and organised labour. The meeting reflected on the implementation of the key actions agreed on and measures required to realise the agreed vision.<br />The objectives of the Poultry Master Plan hinge on increasing local chicken consumption and growing the demand for chicken, while also addressing the exporting of locally produced cooked and raw chicken products.</p> <p>Poultry producers have pledged to invest R1.7 billion ($ 453 million) towards the expansion and improvement of productive capacity. Some of the investment projects have already been completed, including the expansion of hatchery and processing facilities. In addition, the financing model for contract farming has been developed to assist in assessing the producer's business viability and profitability. To drive exports, the poultry industry has strategically prioritised countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for the export of poultry products. The industry will also target markets, which include the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, those within the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and the Middle East.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-21 10:21:14 | 2025-08-02 04:57:07 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4110 | Long-term changes in the Chinese animal protein market | More diversified consumer groups, more blurring of the distinction between various market segments and channels, and a higher demand for convenience and smaller packaging will be the remaining trends, said Rabobank analyst. | <p>The Chinese market for animal protein will suffer long-term modification in the coming years, as the ASF crisis and the pandemic is reshaping consumption habits among consumers. A shift in distribution channels are not only reshaping the supply side, but also the way consumers behave, says Chenjun Pan, senior analyst for Rabobank. "Major trends we see driving future change include more diversified consumer groups, more blurring of the distinction between various market segments and channels, and a higher demand for convenience and smaller packaging," she explained.<br />Among the major animal proteins, pork consumption has seen the greatest changes in recent years, as a result of ASF. Pork consumption is also elastic to price change under specific conditions, and, given that ongoing price volatility is likely, it will remain responsive to price. Poultry is facing challenges relating to supply chain reshaping but will grow along with c-stores and the overall demand for convenience foods. Beef, which used to be consumed mainly in eating-out-of-home channels, is now finding ways to penetrate into home consumption, which might open new opportunities for beef market growth.<br />In the last two years, China has witnessed a pig herd contraction of almost 40% and an increase in animal protein imports due to the deficit created by the ASF crisis. However, as the pork prices have jumped to over $5 per kilogram, consumers are looking to other alternatives such as chicken meat or beef.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Retail | 2020-09-22 05:15:18 | 2025-08-02 03:55:17 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4111 | Belgian pork regains access to several Asian markets | China is the final stronghold to be recovered for the Belgian pork suppliers. | <p>Belgium has managed to get back on external markets such as Singapore or Vietnam after no more cases of ASF in wild boars have been reported in the last 12 months. Now, ASF looks like a big concern for the whole of Europe, since the virus has appeared in the wild boar population in Germany. However, Belgium and the Czech Republic are seen as examples in managing the fight against the disease, both countries getting the ASF-free status over the last 12 months. Starting this month, Belgium has regained access to Singapore and Vietnam but the volumes exported are still low compared with two years ago. Currently, Germany is trying to adopt similar measures adopted by Belgium in order to contain the virus in the wild boar population in the district of Oder-Spree.<br />But the problems are getting worst in some other EU member countries, such as Poland and Romania where multiple outbreaks have been reported in the last two weeks. The Polish Veterinary Office reports eight new cases for the first week of September, with a large firm of 6,500 pigs affected. Meanwhile, Romania has reported 36 new outbreaks in farms, of which two of them were having 5,500 and 600 animals, while the rest were backyard farms.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-22 10:52:42 | 2025-08-01 19:49:07 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4112 | Cherkizovo finalizes deal with Cargill | <p>AIC Mikhailovsky, part of Cherkizovo Group, closed the deal to acquire ?ompass Foods LLC (based in Efremov, Tula region) from Cargill. As a result, the Group took over a chicken processing facility with a capacity of some 20,000 tonnes of nuggets and other poultry products per year. The bulk of its products goes to McDonald’s fast-food restaurant chain. The acquisition is set to greatly enhance Cherkizovo’s presence with foodservice clientele.<br />In July 2020, Cherkizovo Group and Cargill signed a preliminary agreement, which was later approved by the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service.</p> <p>“We are happy that the deal was closed on time, thanks to great efforts and professionalism of Cherkizovo and Cargill teams. We believe that the new asset will be integrated into the Group in a matter of months. I am confident that the experience and expertise of the newly acquired team will bring in additional HoReCa competencies, which we seek to expand as one of our top priorities,” said Sergey Mikhailov, CEO of Cherkizovo Group.</p> <p>“McDonald’s has been consistently expanding its network of domestic suppliers. 99% of our products are sourced locally. We are happy to see Cherkizovo Group embracing additional opportunities through our partnership. This integration will foster further market development,” said Sergey Kapkov, Senior Purchasing & Logistics Manager at McDonald's.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-22 10:57:50 | 2025-08-02 00:13:10 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4113 | Global pork trade patterns are changing due to ASF in Germany | USMEF economist Erin Borror expects US pork exports to increase in Asia, as German pork is banned in China. | <p>ASF in Germany is going to change the global pork trade patterns in the following months, believes USMEF economist Erin Borror. Even if the global pork production is not going to be affected this year shipment routes are to be different and US producers may capitalize on the situation appeared in Germany.<br />"Germany is the main game changer because is the largest pork producer in the EU. We will have the same amount of pork in the world, it's just changing where it goes", she said in a podcast issued by the US Meat Export Federation.<br />So far, Germany has confirmed 20 cases of ASF in wild boar population but, despite the regionalization system applied in most of the EU member states, pork imports from the country have been banned in China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and other countries in the world. "German pork accounts for almost 9% in the global trade, except for the EU imports. Looking at the Chinese trading data, they were importing nearly 50,000 tonnes of pork cuts from Germany each month, a doubled volume from last year's dates.", declared Mrs Borror. However, the access of US pork in South Korea and Japan will be limited for now due to the fact that very strong domestic demand for bellies and the labor required to meet Korean or Japanese buyers' specifications. So, at this point, Chiana remains the biggest driver to accelerate US pork exports, according to Erin Borror.</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-09-23 09:16:02 | 2025-08-01 14:00:38 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4114 | Heavy winds ahead for the food-to-go segment in the UK | The UK food-to-go market has experienced significant challenges in 2020 and will continue to be impacted by COVID-19 over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from IGD. | <p>A decline of 43% is foreseen for the food-to-go segment in the UK over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from IGD. he UK food-to-go market has experienced significant challenges in 2020 and will continue to be impacted by COVID-19 over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from IGD. The new research, formed in consultation with the industry, predicts that the sector will decline by 43% to £10.8bn ($13.74 bn) in 2020 – a decrease of £8.1bn ($10.31 bn) on 2019.<br />A degree of bounce-back is anticipated in 2021, with high levels of year-on-year growth off a low base. However, in 2022 – despite continued high growth rates – the market will only return to 88% of 2019 levels, valued at £16.7bn.</p> <p>Nicola Knight, Senior Food-To-Go Analyst at IGD, said: “Since the UK went into lockdown, almost all food-to-go shopping trips experienced significant declines. Where previous forecasts saw the sector growing at twice the rate of grocery retail, 2020 has seen a rapid change in consumer behaviours and daily routines that could have long term implications. Footfall in cities and transport hubs – on which many food-to-go businesses depend – has so far been slow to return. The shift to more homeworking, in particular, has had massive implications for food-to-go. Specialist operators with sites prevalent in affected locations are already adapting strategies to offset this long-term change in consumer behaviour.”<br />In his opinion, the return will be gradual and may be subject to reversal; trends may differ by geographic area subject to local lock-downs. It is reasonable to assume that a degree of homeworking will form a part of the new normal in the short and long term, which may mean food-to-go businesses will adapt to fit in with their customers’ work patterns rather than wait for old habits to resume.<br />The new normality brought by the coronavirus pandemic will have a strong impact on services in the sector. IGD experts are predicting that QSR will be most resilient as it offers a value option for financially stretched consumers. Drive-thru and delivery offers have also enabled the sector to adapt to local lockdown restrictions. QSR will benefit most from the changes to food-to-go consumption brought about by the pandemic, growing its share by 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2022.<br />Also, retailers will benefit from increased visits where food-to-go crosses over with other shopping missions. Convenience stores in particular have and will continue to benefit from their local presence. Retail channels will grow market share, mainly during 2020 as food-to-go specialists and coffee shops are impacted by declines in commuter footfall.<br />Nevertheless, food-to-go specialists will be most affected as they are most likely to be located in city centres and transport hubs with footfall dependent on office workers, commuters and tourists. IGD anticipates store closures and estate sizes in 2022 will be smaller than in 2019. Whilst some smaller players and new entrants may grow by moving into vacant city centre properties, economic conditions will mean many empty sites are not filled for some time.<br />At the same time, coffee shops will be affected in a similar way, albeit to a lesser extent, as locations are more dispersed and have a strong local presence. Through innovation and evolution, coffee shops and food-to-go specialists will start to recover somewhat in 2021 and regain market share from retail in 2022, although not to 2019 levels.<br />Addressing how retailers and suppliers can navigate current and future challenges, Nicola Knight says: “Changes in consumer behaviours throughout this period offer up opportunities but food-to-go businesses need to be quick to grab them. Never has it been more important to know your customers, understand them and engage with them. Picnic sets for outdoor socialising, lunch boxes for home workers and meals to be heated at home are all examples of rapid deployment of new ranges adapted to current consumer needs. Responding this quickly requires staying close to customers, building strong partnerships with suppliers and an internal structure designed for fast decision-making."</p> <p> </p> <p>Also, well-developed digital loyalty, communications and ordering systems have a real role to play for businesses looking for an edge here. Engaging with customers in this way should also help retailers to understand where the demand has moved to if city centres and transport hubs continue to lose footfall. Delivery should also continue to form a part of retailer and operator strategies, particularly if local lockdowns progress. To offset the price of third-party delivery charges many operators are moving to delivery-only dark kitchens with lower overheads, considers Mr Knight.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> | 1 | Retail | 2020-09-23 09:51:04 | 2025-08-02 06:41:49 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4115 | Spanish Jamon enlisted in the Guinness Record Book | <p>A piece of Iberian Jamon, produced in Spain, was sold for €11,881 in an unofficial auction in Japan. The ham in question, distributed by Taishi Ltd, was the protagonist in a program on the Japanese channel Asahi TV, similar to "The Fair Price", where the contestants had to guess, without success, the fair price paid for the piece. "Without a doubt, this is good news for the Spanish Iberian pig sector, which with this recognition achieves a boost of optimism in these difficult times," commented the Spanish producer, Sierra Mayor Jabugo.<br />This is the most expensive piece of ham in the world and the price record was entered the Guinness Record, exactly for this reason. The award-winning ham, fed exclusively on acorns and herbs, comes from a 100% pure Iberian pig processed at two years of age. The production process of this ham, with a final weight of more than 10 kg, exceeded 5 years in January 2020, according to the producer. "Following at all times the slow process of drying and natural maturation and traditional of the Huelva mountain range that, in a particular way, is influenced by the environment of the Aracena reservoir, which serves as an extraordinary moderator and refiner of the Iberian products of Corteconcepcion, perhaps the best enclave in Spain for the curing of Iberian hams and shoulders," the company said, according to Cde Comunicaccion magazine. Sierra Mayor was the first facility in the Iberian sector authorized to export to Japan and Mexico, countries in which the ‘Iberian’ concept has established itself as a symbol of high quality and gastronomic prestige.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-23 11:01:10 | 2025-08-01 21:08:28 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 4116 | Volatile market context ahead for poultry producers | Due to ASF-situation in the global market, poultry producers will have to balance supply and demand very fast. | <p>The most challenging mission for the global poultry industry is to balance supply and demand in the following months as the foodservice sector in several countries may be subject to restrictive measures in front of the second wave of COVID-19 infections. Possible new waves of Covid-19 will add to the market ups and downs, and the impact of a deep economic crisis will make markets more price-driven, says the latest poultry outlook issued by Rabobank.<br />“Over the whole year, we expect a slight increase in global poultry production, mostly as a result of poultry expansion in China and Vietnam, where African swine fever has reduced pork availability, and also from expansion in the US. The rest of the world will be operating in an environment of shrinking production,” according to Nan-Dirk Mulder, Senior Analyst – Animal Protein.</p> <p>Global trade has become difficult, with most import markets reducing volumes. Trade into ASF-affected markets like China, the Philippines, and Vietnam has become more important, and this raises risks as local production recovers. Exporters like Brazil, the US, and Russia are focused on China, with export volumes expanding quickly, but with price concessions.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-09-24 08:04:56 | 2025-08-02 01:15:45 | Details Edit Delete |
