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| 6428 | Brazil registers first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds | Notification does not affect Brazil's status as a HPAI-free country and international trade must be maintained. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In view of the detection of the first cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus - H5N1 in three wild birds on the coast of Espírito Santo, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) informs that:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">On Wednesday (10), the Official Veterinary Service (SVO) began the investigation of suspected avian influenza after notification received by the Institute for Research and Rehabilitation of Marine Animals of Cariacica (Ipram), in Espírito Santo</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Two seabirds of the <em>Thalasseus acuflavidus</em> species were rescued, one located in the municipality of Marataízes and another in the Jardim Camburi neighborhood, in Vitória, both on the coast of Espírito Santo. This Monday, after the end of the epidemiological investigations, the detection of HPAI was also confirmed in a third migratory bird of the species <em>Sula leucogaster</em> that was already at Ipram</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Material for diagnosis, biological samples were collected by the SVO and sent to the Federal Laboratory for Agricultural Defense of São Paulo (LFDA-SP), a reference unit of the World Organization for Animal Health (WHOA), which confirmed that it was Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza subtype H5N1. These were the first cases of HPAI registered in Brazil</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">It should be noted that the notification of infection by the HPAI virus in wild birds does not affect the status of Brazil as a country free of HPAI and the other WHOA member countries must not impose prohibitions on the international trade of Brazilian poultry products</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Avian influenza, also known as avian flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that mainly affects wild and domestic birds. Currently, the world is experiencing the greatest pandemic of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and most cases are related to the contact of migratory wild birds with subsistence, production or local wild birds</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Depending on the evolution of the investigations and the epidemiological scenario, new sanitary measures may be adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and by state agricultural health agencies to prevent the spread of HPAI and protect the national poultry industry</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">At the same time, communication actions about the disease and the main prevention measures will be intensified in order to raise awareness and sensitize the population in general and poultry breeders, in particular, with emphasis on the immediate notification of suspected cases of the disease and the reinforcement of biosecurity measures in poultry production, including guidelines for different segments of society, both in rural and urban areas</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Human infections by the Avian Influenza virus can be acquired mainly through direct contact with infected birds (dead or alive). In this way, we remind the entire population that, when sighting sick birds, call the local veterinary service or make the notification through <u>e-Sisbravet</u> . Do not touch or pick up sick birds. The disease is not transmitted by eating poultry or eggs. </li> <li>The Animal Health Department of the Secretariat of Agricultural Defense of the Ministry of Agriculture has already notified the WHOA regarding the detection, as well as will respond to questions from society, as it usually does.</li> <li>The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, declares a state of alert to increase the mobilization of the private sector and the entire official veterinary service to increase national preparation, increasing vigilance over the HPAI pandemic</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-18 00:10:10 | 2025-08-04 04:31:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6429 | JBS launches a new retail program | Company presents its newest initiative, Rotisserie Seara, during APAS Show 2023. | <p>JBS announces to the market its newest Seara program focused on customer loyalty and quality in customer service for retail chains throughout Brazil, Rotisserie Seara. By the end of this year, the goal is to take the initiative to 300 partner stores across the country, which includes the similar structure of traditional points of sale for roasts, such as Frango Seara, and an unprecedented pork loin, already seasoned, presented as Juicy Seara.</p> <p>The launch of Rotisserie Seara toke place during the APAS SHOW 2023, in São Paulo, in line with the successful programs that JBS maintains in more than 4,000 partner establishments, from medium to large, throughout the country. Through Friboi+ Seu Açougue Nota 10, Açougue Nota 10 Seara Reserva and Empório de Frios, the Company acts strategically, establishing long-term partnerships aimed at strengthening its relationship with the end consumer. </p> <p>On the one hand, the JBS brands provide solutions for partner retailers to build customer loyalty, with more information on the quality and variety of beef, pork, poultry and sausages from Friboi and Seara, offering free training for their teams, support in product management and commercial strategy, including point-of-sale signage. In turn, the Company benefits from greater proximity and feedback from its consumers, becoming even closer to market demands. </p> <p>"Retail is our strong ally for the strategy of advancing even further in the movement to decommodify beef, poultry and pork protein, expanding and enriching the value-added portfolio. We help our partners to grow in the long term, differentiate themselves and be more efficient, based on our proposal to provide consumers with a better shopping experience", explains Gilberto Xandó, CEO of JBS Brasil.</p> <p>The first program developed to provide experience at the time of purchase was Friboi+ Seu Açougue Nota 10, in 2001. The initiative is currently present in more than 2,500 establishments across the country. The program features selected meats from the Friboi Reserva line, which is sold exclusively in Friboi+ stores, in addition to a standard of service and care, better brand exposure, support in management and improvement in the storekeeper's profitability, with indication of supply of cuts selected products and on-site training at points of sale.</p> <p>As a result, the program registers a reduction of at least 50% in breakages (waste of products), in addition to better margins and consumer loyalty. Over 25,000 professionals from partner butcher shops are constantly trained by Friboi+'s team of technical consultants. </p> <p>The Açougue Nota 10 Reserva Seara was created in 2018 to bring more knowledge and value-added pork products to the final consumer. Today there are around 1,200 establishments across the country, with Seara's standard in pork display with high quality criteria and innovation in offering a mix of cuts and portions and added products. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-18 00:15:53 | 2025-08-05 03:12:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6431 | Bord Bia launches EU meat promotion campaigns worth EUR 8 million in China | Bord Bia is launching a series of meat promotional campaigns with the European Union in China this week worth €8 million. The co-funded campaigns to promote meat from Europe will also build awareness of Ireland as a supplier of high-quality, safe and sustainably produced beef, lamb, pork and poultry. | <p><span lang="DE">Coinciding with the ministerial-led trade mission to China, Bord Bia is hosting a chef masters event in Beijing, </span><span lang="DE">Sustainable European Meat from Ireland,</span><span lang="DE"> and a trade seminar in Shanghai to promote the best of European beef, lamb, pork and poultry from Ireland. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On day one of the trade mission to China (Monday, May 15<sup>th</sup>) Bord Bia will host its first chef masters’ event, </span><span lang="DE">Sustainable European Meat from Ireland</span><span lang="DE">, in Beijing<u> </u>which will bring together the top players in the Chinese foodservice sector for an expert showcase of how Irish beef and pork can be adapted to Chinese cuisine. The chefs masters’ event will also provide the opportunity for new and existing Chinese customers to connect with Irish meat companies and sample Irish beef during a networking reception at the end of the seminar. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This will be followed by a trade seminar in Shanghai on May 17<sup>th</sup> which will bring together two of Bord Bia’s EU co-funded campaigns; </span><span lang="DE">European Beef and Lamb – Ireland, Working with Nature</span><span lang="DE"> and </span><span lang="DE">European Pork and Poultry: Excellence in Food Safety and Quality Assurance. </span><span lang="DE"> The three-year, €4.8 million EU co-funded campaign, </span><span lang="DE">European Beef and Lamb – Ireland, Working with Nature </span><span lang="DE">campaign</span><span lang="DE"> </span><span lang="DE">has been building awareness of beef and lamb across China, Japan, Korea Republic and the US since last December. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The campaigns are timely given the </span><span lang="DE">resumption of Irish beef exports to China</span><span lang="DE"> earlier this year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The three-year, €3.8 million EU co-funded campaign, </span><span lang="DE">European Pork and Poultry: Excellence in Food Safety and Quality Assurance</span><span lang="DE"> has been building awareness of Ireland’s quality assurance and food safety credentials in China and Mexico since 2020. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D.</span><span lang="DE"> said: "</span><span lang="DE">China is a very important trading partner for the Irish agri-food sector and we look forward to continually strengthening this trading relationship. It is fitting that the European Union has selected Ireland to showcase the best meat Europe has to offer, with the two EU Campaigns for beef, pork, lamb, and poultry</span><span lang="DE">. </span><span lang="DE">These events will involve key messaging on Ireland’s sustainably produced grass fed beef and lamb and demonstrate Irish beef and pork’s suitably and adaptability to Chinese cuisine".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to these physical activities, the campaigns will undertake a suite of digital promotional activities, such as website and social media, advertising and recipe video development showcasing how European meat from Ireland can be adapted to reflect a fusion of western and Chinese cuisines.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Bord Bia’s Senior Manager EU Promotions Declan Fennell</span><span lang="DE"> said, </span><span lang="DE">"These co-funded campaigns with the EU are pivotal in extending the global footprint of Irish meat in China and are expected to result in €37 million in return in Irish beef and lamb exports to the market".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Fennell said that given the challenges in recent years with restricted access to China during the pandemic, a large focus of the campaigns will be the building new relationships between Irish exporters and local importers and distributors in China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Ireland’s beef, lamb, pork and poultry adhere to the highest quality and traceability standards and are valued by consumers worldwide", </span><span lang="DE">he said</span><span lang="DE">. "The EU campaign’s focus will be about building awareness of the advantages of the European, and more specifically Irish outdoor grass-based production systems.</span><span lang="DE"> </span><span lang="DE">These events in China showcase what makes Irish meat special and attractive to the Chinese consumer".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The launch of the EU campaigns in China follows on from a recent visit of officials from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to Ireland on a knowledge transfer programme organised by Bord Bia, which included visits to Irish farms and processors (and government departments) to learn about Ireland’s sustainable practices and high-quality production of pork and poultry. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-19 00:10:24 | 2025-08-06 05:20:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6432 | UK seeks to reach a target of 60 percent food self-sufficiency | Following this week’s Farm to Fork Summit held at Downing Street at which Nick Allen represented the UK meat industry, the government has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at shoring-up the resilience of the farming and food sectors and enabling the UK to reach a target of 60% food self-sufficiency. The announcement encompasses innovation, skills development, new farming schemes, fairer supply chains, boosting exports, water and energy security, and cutting red tape. | <p><span lang="DE">In contrast to some recent messages coming from the Home Office, there appears to be an implicit acknowledgement from No. 10 that there is a persistent issue with access to workers; one which is slowly strangling the industry and reducing Britain’s productive capacity, as well as driving up food price inflation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In their announcement, the Prime Minister’s office committed to responding to the Independent Review of Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain and to the launch of the Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture later this year which it’s hoped will further strengthen support for home-grown skills and careers in the sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">But, seeking to fill vacancies with British workers alone is not a viable short, or even medium-term, solution for the meat industry. Nick Allen told Politics Home recently: </span><span lang="DE">“70 per cent of our workers were non-UK when Brexit happened, and that’s a significant number to replace. We are not talking years, we are talking decades to get where Suella Braverman would like us to be, and that will depend on a lot of factors”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The announcement also emphasises the importance of fairness in supply chains. Government has already introduced new powers through the Agriculture Act 2020 and is starting work on developing regulations for the pig sector, which BMPA will be monitoring closely to ensure regulators understand all the relevant complexities involved in that supply chain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">One thing to come out of the Summit that was encouraging is the addition of five new Trade Attaches who will be providing an on-the-ground conduit into the most valuable overseas markets. After meeting them Nick Allen remarked: </span><span lang="DE">"It’s particularly useful that we now have direct technical input via the Trade Attaches, including a new veterinary representative in China. My hope is that this will lead to a deeper and more regular engagement that will facilitate trade with new and existing trading partners".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-19 00:15:32 | 2025-08-05 03:09:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6434 | Australia: Slaughter volumes lift strongly in Q1 | The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Quarter 1 2023 slaughter and production data, according to Meat & Livestock Australia. | <p><span lang="DE">The figures show significant improvements across most species, particularly cattle and mutton. Lamb slaughter and production improved to a lesser extent.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The female slaughter rate (FSR), which measures the number of female cattle processed as a percentage of the total, is a key indicator and provides an important insight into the strength of the national herd rebuild.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In Q1, the FSR averaged 42.4% – a slight (0.4%) uptick on Q4 2022 results but well below the industry-recognised figure of 47%, which signals whether the herd is rebuilding or in liquidation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The continuation of the low FSR demonstrates that the nation’s cattle herd continues to rebuild and grow, depending on each state. This data supports MLA’s forecasts for the national cattle herd to reach its highest level in a decade at 28.8 million head in its </span><span lang="DE">January Cattle Projections</span><u><span lang="DE">.</span></u></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cattle slaughter in Q1 rose by 5% or 80,000 head quarter-on-quarter and is higher than year-ago levels by 15% or 202,900 head. In Q1, the country processed 1.54 million head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb slaughter increased 4.6% or 250,000 head quarter-on-quarter, with 5.7 million lambs processed in Q1. Compared with Q1 2022, slaughter numbers are higher by 13% or 656,300 head. Both these figures support the February wave of the </span><span lang="DE">Sheep Producers Intentions Survey</span><span lang="DE"> data which indicated large volumes of lambs were held back on-farm to add finish and weight due to the wet spring experienced across most of the country in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mutton slaughter was the highlight of the Q1 ABS data release, with slaughter numbers increasing 37.5% or 644,300 head quarter-on-quarter, with 2.36 million sheep processed. Compared to Q1 2022, mutton slaughter was higher by 54% or 830,600 head. This was the highest quarterly mutton slaughter volume since Q4 2019.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The strong uptick seen in mutton slaughter is evidence of the strength of the flock rebuild as producers continue to offload non-performing older ewes.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-22 00:10:29 | 2025-08-05 06:14:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6435 | AHDB: Q1 sees sheep meat exports boosted and imports falling | Fresh and frozen sheep meat imports in the year-to-date (January – March) have totalled 10,700 tonnes, which is down 33% (5,350 tonnes) from the same period in 2022, informs AHDB. Exports show a different picture, reaching 21,200 tonnes for the year-to-date so far, which is growth of 3,800 tonnes (22%) from the same period last year. | <p><span lang="DE">Imports of fresh and frozen sheep meat have grown throughout the first quarter, with an increase of 2,400 tonnes from January to March. Imports for the month of March totalled 4,750 tonnes, an increase of 1,150 tonnes from February, but a drop of 2,200 tonnes from March 2022. This has contributed to imports in Q1 2023 sitting 6,300 tonnes behind the 5-year average for this time period. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Frozen lamb legs made up 35% of total imports during Q1, at 3,700 tonnes. This sits over 300 tonnes above the previous five-year average, as the market share of frozen lamb legs has risen from 17% in 2018. Fresh lamb legs made up 13% of the total during Q1, at 1,400 tonnes, down from a peak of 34% in 2018. Fresh lamb legs saw an uplift in imports from February to March, up 600 tonnes. A similar pattern was seen in 2022, with an uplift during this time period. Frozen boneless lamb totalled 1,800 tonnes during Q1, 17% of total imports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Imports from New Zealand have fallen to 6,100 tonnes in Q1, down almost 5,500 tonnes from the 5-year average, and 2,500 tonnes down on 2022 levels. Key products, such as fresh lamb legs have seen a considerable drop in volumes totalling just under 1,000 tonnes in Q1 2023, down from the 5-year average of 4,100 tonnes. </span><span lang="DE">Destinations of New Zealand’s sheep exports have been evolving</span><span lang="DE">, so we could see further falls in imports in the future.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports of fresh and frozen sheep meat were up 22% in Q1 compared to last year by 3,800 tonnes. This is an increase of 2,700 tonnes (14%) on the 5-year average. This has been driven by an additional 2,600 tonnes being exported in March compared to February. Export volumes in March are also up 2,100 tonnes year on year. One aspect of this could be the falling domestic consumption of lamb.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Carcase volumes provided much of the uplift on the month and year, totalling 17,300 tonnes for Q1. Volumes sent in March totalled 7,100 tonnes, up 2,000 tonnes on February, and up 1,600 tonnes from March 2022. Carcase volumes are up 3,100 tonnes on Q1 2022, and up 4,800 tonnes from the 5-year average. Carcases made up 82% of total sheep meat exports in Q1 2023, in line with 2022 levels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tighter supplies in the EU are set to remain</span><span lang="DE">, as production is down, which could boost our exports in the meantime. Exports to France have grown 20% from Q1 of 2022, up 1,600 tonnes and sit 1,800 tonnes (22%) above the previous 5-year average. The majority of this volume is fresh lamb carcases, which for the year to date (Jan-Mar) sit 3,000 tonnes up on the 5-year average. March saw exports of lamb carcases to France hit 3,300 tonnes, the highest level seen in the past five years. Exports have also grown to Germany where they totalled 3,900 tonnes for Q1, up nearly 700 tonnes from Q1 2022 and 500 tonnes up on the 5-year average.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-22 00:15:35 | 2025-08-06 02:56:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6436 | Pre-listing agreement signed between Brazil and Chile | The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) applauded the cooperation agreement signed between Brazil and Chile, with the establishment of a “pre-listing” system for the qualification of establishments of the animal protein sector. The agreement was signed at the Brazilian Embassy in Santiago. | <p><span lang="DE">The agreement built by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Brazilian Embassy in Santiago, together with the Chilean authorities, includes poultry and pork, as well as sheep and beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new model makes it simpler and faster to qualify refrigerated plants for the Chilean market, as the authorization is now made by the Brazilian authorities, which attest to compliance with Chilean rules by the establishment. Under this model, carrying out health missions to establishments becomes unnecessary. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The agreement is a recognition of the work carried out by the health authorities in Brazil and by the productive sector, which is one of our most important destinations for animal protein exports. It was brilliant work carried out by the Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs, together with the Brazilian Embassy, consolidating Brazil's position as a partner for Chile's food security", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"> Chile is the 18th main importer of Brazilian chicken meat, with 21.6 thousand tons imported in the first four months of this year, generating revenues of US$ 40.8 million. In the case of pork, Chile is the 4th main destination, with 27.3 thousand tons imported in the first four months of this year, generating revenue of US$ 63.7 million.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-22 00:20:56 | 2025-08-04 22:30:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6437 | INTERPORC reinforces the requirements for the B+ Animal Welfare Commitment Seal | The new version of the INTERPORC ANIMAL WELFARE SPAIN (IAWS) Technical Regulations of the Interprofesional INTERPORC reinforces the requirements and control of verification inspections to obtain the B+ Animal Welfare Commitment Seal.. | <p><span lang="DE">Likewise, it incorporates all the Spanish and European legislative developments on animal welfare and the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) will verify the work of the certifiers that verify and certify compliance with the IAWS Regulation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In other words, in addition to the obligation for an entity accredited by ENAC to verify compliance, from now on it is the Regulation itself that is accreditable by ENAC.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The objective is to ensure the technical competence and compliance with international standards by the certification entities and that their work is constantly supervised through the demanding evaluation process established by ENAC.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Alberto Herranz, director of INTERPORC, recalls that for INTERPORC it has always been essential that verification of compliance with the Technical Regulations "be external to the sector and be carried out by specialized entities".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For this reason, he highlights that "the obligation to have the ENAC accreditation to certify the IAWS Technical Regulation becomes the best guarantee for consumers that the white-coated pig sector in Spain is at the forefront of animal welfare worldwide".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The INTERPORC director points out that "this Technical Regulation is one of the emblems of the white-coated pig sector. We have the most demanding regulations in the world and our will is to immediately incorporate new legislation to stay even above them".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this sense, the IAWS Technical Regulation will incorporate, allowing an adaptation period, all the new requirements included in Royal Decree 159/2023 in relation to the pig sector, and which aims to improve the application of European regulations on official controls and other animal welfare activities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A Royal Decree that establishes rules and changes, among others, in the protection of animals on farms; on animal health and welfare; and in the sanctioning regime of the Law for the care of animals, on the farm, transport, and slaughter.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-22 00:25:20 | 2025-08-05 13:43:31 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6438 | New opportunities developing for US beef in China | China’s economy is off to a good start in 2023 as consumer spending rallies from extended pandemic restrictions, according to USMEF. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Foodservice is rebounding and importers are working aggressively with its restaurant customers to meet changing demand from consumers. The pursuit of fresh ideas is creating new opportunities for high-quality, grain-fed U.S. beef in a sector that is accustomed to lean, grass-fed beef from South America.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USMEF partnered with a key importer to conduct training on specific U.S. beef cuts for one of its customers, a hot pot chain with more than 150 outlets in top tier cities. The CEO of the restaurant chain joined members of its research and development and quality control teams and Shanghai Podun staff for the seminar, led by USMEF China Director Polly Zhao. She provided an overview of U.S. beef production with an emphasis on how structured grain-feeding programs in the United States contribute to the marbling that fosters cut versatility and creates superior flavor in U.S. beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Shanghai Podun imports large volumes of U.S. beef every month and sees expanding opportunities to grow sales with many of its foodservice customers, including this chain", says Zhao.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A guest chef delivered a cutting presentation to demonstrate the versatility and profitability of using several U.S. beef cuts, including chuck roll, boneless chuck short ribs, short plate, ribeye and top blade. He also explained proper food handling and defrosting techniques before preparing samples of several menu ideas with a variety of U.S. beef cuts. Zhao then described how USMEF works with importers and end-user clients on promotional activities that create demand for U.S. beef and repeat business for the restaurant.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are working closely with key players in the supply chain to increase awareness and knowledge about U.S. beef. The partnerships we develop with importers gives us a voice with their end-users, which enables us to help shape purchasing plans", says Zhao.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This activity was funded by the Beef Checkoff Program.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-22 00:30:24 | 2025-08-05 07:49:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6439 | British egg industry critical of imports | Mark Williams, British Egg Industry Council Chief Executive, has commented on the presence of imported eggs on supermarket shelves, and provided a supply update. | <p>"Unlike British Lion eggs, the imported eggs on some supermarket shelves are not deemed safe enough to be approved by the Food Standards Agency to be eaten runny by vulnerable groups. Consumers deserve better than this, as do the British farmers who have invested millions in ensuring that British Lion eggs are the safest in the world.<br /> <br />"The British Egg Industry Council warned more than a year ago that unless retailers were prepared to help producers with the unprecedented costs of production they were facing, then production would be curtailed. This is exactly what has happened and now consumers are facing the consequences. <br /> <br />"We are extremely proud of the high standards of the independently audited British Lion Code of Practice and we urge retailers who have chosen to stock imported eggs, to make it absolutely clear that the imported eggs need to be thoroughly cooked and cannot safely be eaten runny by young children, the elderly or during pregnancy. <br /> <br />"Supply is slowly improving as the industry works through the multiple challenges that have dented confidence in producers’ ability to put British eggs on the shelf without losing money, and there should be no compromise in the high standards that British shoppers rightly take for granted".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-23 00:05:10 | 2025-08-04 19:41:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6440 | AHDB: Lamb roasts competition at Easter | Traditional roast lamb was once again the flavour of Easter this year, with shoppers switching to the category from all other proteins. | <p><span lang="DE">According to Kantar research analysed by AHDB, lamb roasting joints saw a 25.5 per cent increase in volume sales compared to 2022 (Kantar, two w/e 9 April 2023). Of this, leg roasting joints accounted for almost 93 per cent of all lamb roasting joints sold this Easter, and 62 per cent of all lamb sold for the period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total, 9.7 million kg of roasting joints were sold through retailers in the two weeks leading up to Easter. This is up 6.0 per cent on last year, and outperforms the overall meat, fish, and poultry category which saw a 1.8 per cent decline on 2022 (Kantar World Panel).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The importance of the Easter roast was well supported by retailers with many this year pushing promotions. Marketing both online and instore for many retailers featured imagery of Easter lunch with roasting joints front and centre.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This, coupled with slightly unsettled weather this year versus previous, meant more consumers opted for the classic roast for their Easter lunch.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb is traditionally associated as a favourite with older consumers, and whilst they still accounted for over 75 per cent of total lamb sales at Easter, the largest uplift in purchases were seen in the middle family demographic with a 22.3 per cent increase compared to last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Charlotte Forkes-Rees, AHDB Retail and Consumer Insight Analyst, said: "Previous research has shown the importance of pester power and the 'treat' aspect associated with lamb particularly for younger demographics, and highlights that consumers were really getting behind the celebratory sentiment surrounding Easter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"There may have also been heightened demand for lamb with Eid falling just after the Easter period. AHDB research has indicated that supermarkets are becoming more popular for Muslim consumers, particularly with younger generations as they are looking for cheaper alternatives to butchers during the cost-of-living crisis".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-23 00:10:33 | 2025-08-05 13:53:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6442 | ELPOZO launches ALLPLATO ready meals | ELPOZO has created the ALLPLATO brand to enter the segment of refrigerated ready meals, one of the fastest growing food categories both in volume and value in the Spanish market. | <p><span lang="DE">The company does it with the help of three stars from Canal Cocina: Sergio Fernández, director of the Aula de Cocina Española; Blanca Mayandía, Gastronomy and Culinary Management academic; and Juan Pozuelo, innovative cook, writer and collaborator in various media. All of them bring their love for cooking to the development of each of the recipes, characterized by their superior quality, exclusivity and innovation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">ELPOZO ALLPLATO begins its journey with three Gourmet recipes for fresh pasta with sauce and in 'magic bowl' packaging, and will gradually incorporate a large number of proposals for ready-to-eat dishes. One of the main objectives of ELPOZO with this initiative is to "give time" to the consumer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The brand already markets formats for the assisted sale of Bolognese-style macaroni, meat-stuffed aubergine and chef's Bolognese lasagna, specially designed for counters of prepared dishes and hot spots.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This new brand will be intensely promoted with actions on social networks in which the three collaborating chefs will serve as a guide for the perfect presentation of each dish prepared.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">ELPOZO aims to position ALLPLATO as the premium range of ready meals on the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The main consumption drivers of refrigerated ready meals are convenience, price, flavor and quality. Currently, 95 percent of consumers include these power solutions in their shopping cart. The three great levers to do so are: product quality, saving time and convenience. The company will continue to surprise consumers with solutions that check all of these boxes in the coming months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">ELPOZO is a pioneer and leader in healthy eating within its sector, thanks to its permanent commitment to research and innovation. It collaborates with universities and scientific associations throughout Spain in research projects that contribute to improving the health and well-being of the population as a whole. Its main strengths are innovation, effort, commitment, job creation, traceability, food safety and the generation of value shared by its main interest groups.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-23 00:20:06 | 2025-08-05 20:25:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6443 | Brazilian poultry and pork exporters project nearly 260 million dollars after SIAL China | Action organized by ABPA and ApexBrasil led agroindustries in the sector to the biggest commercial action in the Chinese market since the end of the pandemic. | <p><span lang="DE">The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) celebrated the result of the action in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), during SIAL China, one of the most important events in the food sector in Asia, which took place between May 18th and 20th in Shanghai (China).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to surveys carried out with companies participating in the action, more than US$ 48.4 million in poultry and pork exports from Brazil were closed during the event alone. Based on the negotiations established at SIAL China, exporters expect sales to reach US$ 260 million over the next 12 months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Image and sectoral promotion actions were also promoted, with the distribution of physical and virtual materials, directed to the portal of the sectoral brands Brazilian Chicken, Brazilian Pork, Brazilian Egg, Brazilian Breeders and Brazilian Duck.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the event, sector representatives also participated in meetings with local <em>stakeholders </em> and Chinese government authorities, strengthening ties and expanding partnerships.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Leading the action, ABPA's director of markets, Luís Rua, was also a speaker in the lecture program parallel to the event. In his presentations, the ABPA representative highlighted the attributes of the Brazilian productive sector, especially in relation to quality, sanitary status and sustainability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The business result reflects a part of the success of participating in Sial China. It was a great action with an international image, with presentations and the reinforcement of a partnership that has become traditional for both nations", evaluates Rua.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-24 00:05:20 | 2025-08-05 12:24:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6444 | AHDB: Monthly beef trade increases | According to the latest HMRC trade data, UK fresh and frozen beef imports came to 19,170 tonnes in March. Compared to February this was a month-on-month (MOM) increase of 19.0% (3,060 tonnes). Whilst all product categories saw MOM increases, increased imports of fresh and frozen boneless beef drove the overall trend, increasing by 1,820 tonnes (20.6%) and 1,080 tonnes (21.8%) respectively MOM. | <p><span lang="DE">Year-on-year (YOY), imports were down by 2,780 tonnes as both fresh and frozen imports eased on the year by 970 tonnes (-6.9%) and 1,820 tonnes (-22.7%) respectively. This was due to drops to imports from Ireland and the Netherlands, and most notably from Germany where shipped volumes fell by 69.2% (-1,240 tonnes) YOY.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Whilst imports of fresh beef continue to dominate total beef imports making up around two thirds of beef import volumes, frozen imports saw a much larger YOY drop overall. This was driven by declines to frozen boneless beef volumes, specifically from Ireland (-550 tonnes, -12.3%) and Germany (-880 tonnes, -63.4%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This all contributed to year-to-date (YTD, Jan-Mar) imports easing by slightly over 5,000 tonnes YOY, at just 52,920 tonnes. With YTD imports down 8.7% YOY and down 9.5% compared to the 5-year average, this is higher than the expected trend of a 2% reduction in import volumes this year as demand eases.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The UK exported 8,950 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef in March, up 190 tonnes MOM. This resulted from increasing exports to the EU, with greater volumes going to France (250 tonnes, 12.3%) and Belgium (100 tonnes, 55.6%). However, this was partially offset by exports to the Netherlands and Germany falling by 140 tonnes each.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Yet YOY export volumes saw the opposite trend as fresh exports saw a 25.9% (-2180 tonnes) drop off on the year, at just 6,240 tonnes in March, whilst frozen volumes decreased by 1,820 tonnes (-40.2%) YOY at 2,710 tonnes for the month. With total beef exports for the month down YOY, for the second month running, this brings YTD exports to just 26,190 tonnes, down compared to the same period in 2022 and the 5-year average, by 17.3% and 10.2% respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For March specifically, with the EU remaining the key destination for the UK’s fresh beef exports, sizeable reductions in exports to Ireland, France, the Netherlands and Spain led to the reduction in fresh exports. When looking at fresh products specifically, significant declines across all categories, namely boneless beef (-660 tonnes), beef carcases (-1,180 tonnes) and bone-in beef (-340 tonnes), indicates demand for fresh beef on the continent is down, even when compared to the 5-year average. However, when looking at frozen beef exports, declining exports of boneless beef accounted for nearly all of the YOY decline.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Unlike for fresh beef, declining exports of frozen beef to the EU, specifically the Netherlands and Spain, only accounted for just under a third of the total export declines YOY, falling by just 630 tonnes in March. Declining exports to Asia drove the overall trend as Japan, China and the Philippines saw YOY declines of 260 tonnes, 440 tonnes and 150 tonnes respectively. This continues the trend of lower YOY exports to these nations, seen in the first two months of the year. Since global exports to these destinations have been up YOY recently, this may be due to increasing imports from other global producers. Meanwhile exports to Canada also fell by 230 tonnes YOY as it recorded no beef imports for the second month running.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-24 00:10:47 | 2025-08-05 16:14:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6445 | US pork loin is featured attraction at training events in Mexico | USMEF recently partnered with Cedicarnes, a leading pork importer in northeast Mexico, to provide education and training for its end-user clients in foodservice on the versatility and quality attributes of U.S. pork loin. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The training event was the first of seven planned in 2023 to promote the U.S. pork loin with importer/distributors and their end-user clients. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"These events are opportunities to explain the quality attributes of U.S. pork loin and demonstrate its versatility through the range of cuts that can be obtained from the loin. Our virtual reality tool enables us to provide hands-on training on obtaining different cuts from the loin", says Corporate Chef German Navarrete.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Following the cutting demonstration, Navarrete worked with each of the distributor’s clients during a workshop to develop new recipes with the U.S. pork loin for their restaurants. All new recipes are then prepared and shared amongst the clients.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Pork loin promotion is a strategic priority and these training events are successful at encouraging trial purchases of U.S. pork loins. We then work with the distributors on promotional plans for the product", adds Gerardo Rodriguez, USMEF regional director for Mexico, Central America and Dominican Republic.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Funding support for the training event was provided by the National Pork Board and USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion program.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-24 00:15:11 | 2025-08-05 23:52:19 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6446 | Vion presents colourful premium protein variety at PLMA 2023 | Vion Food Group is broadening its position as a protein supplier of the future – in addition to high-quality meat specialities, the Dutch food company is also launching more and more products based on alternative protein sources under the motto “Food that Matters”. | <p><span lang="DE">This days you can experience the colourful variety with all your senses at the international trade fair "World of Private Label" in Amsterdam. In the RAI Exhibition Centre at the Vion stand PLMA 8.F11 (Hall 8, Stand F11), a professional chef will prepare specialities ranging from Legarto – a special Spanish pork cut – to insect burgers and a wide variety of vegan products fresh on the spot for tasting.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">One of this year’s vegan trade fair highlights from Vion is the new Plantrecote, a purely plant-based steak made entirely from wheat. The Plantrecote not only looks like a sirloin steak with a tasty fat edge, but also tastes like one. Another speciality is the Salmon Carpaccio made from soy protein, with fresh capers and mustard-dill dressing - and as a delicious premium protein product, ready to eat straight away. With vitamin B12 included in the recipe, it also offers everything for a balanced plant-based diet. Especially colourful and also exclusively plant-based are the several varieties of fruit and vegetable spreads - fresh in appearance and taste, for young and old.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We supply millions of people with food every day. It is therefore particularly important to us that these foods have many positive nutritional properties and are produced in a way that conserves resources. High-quality protein sources can be so many - they make you creative and taste good. That’s what we want to convey at this year’s PLMA", Phillippe Thomas, COO Retail Vion Food Group, summarises this year’s trade fair appearance.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-25 00:05:05 | 2025-08-04 04:31:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6447 | JBS presented premium brands to the largest food fair in Asia | In view of the new consumption trends in the Asian country, the company's premium and diversified portfolio is highlighted at SIAL China 2023. | <p>Attentive to the growing demand of young Chinese for premium proteins, JBS highlighted at SIAL China 2023, the largest food and beverage fair in Asia, the 1953 Friboi and Black Friboi lines. With a delegation of more than 40 executives in Shanghai, the company presented its premium and diversified portfolio to expand its presence in Chinese retail. </p> <p><span lang="DE">Demand for premium protein has risen in recent years in China and consumption habits for the product are increasingly diversified. Among younger consumers, the tendency to consume beef of the steak type is growing and, to meet this demand, JBS presented Friboi's premium brands at SIAL China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The 1953 Friboi line has cuts made with raw materials from European breeds such as Angus, Hereford, Devon and Charolais. The quality of the products is the result of technology, high standard protocols and state-of-the-art processes, which guarantee meat with a high level of marbling, superior tenderness and juiciness. The Black Friboi, which comes from a breed of cattle originating in the States, is an exclusive line focused on creating an unforgettable sensorial experience, reinforcing the evolution of the quality of Brazilian meat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"China is a strategic market for JBS, with many opportunities for us to explore. We want to further expand our retail presence in the country, and for that we are reinforcing our premium brands, with greater added value", says Gilberto Xandó, CEO of JBS Brasil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As for pork and poultry, through Seara, the company seeks to expand coverage in the Chinese market in different provinces, serve different sales channels with excellence in service, product quality and competitive prices. In addition to 1953 Friboi and Black Friboi and Seara, JBS is also participating in SIAL China with other strong brands that are already representative in the Chinese market, such as Swift and Pilgrim's.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-25 00:10:13 | 2025-08-06 03:14:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6448 | South Korea reopened to German pork | Deliveries of German pork to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) are now possible again after a two-and-a-half-year ban as a result of the first detections of African swine fever (ASF) in Germany. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The first three German slaughterhouses and processing plants were re-approved by the Korean authorities for export to South Korea. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) had made intensive efforts to conclude a regionalization agreement in order to be able to resume trade from the unaffected regions of Germany.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Federal Minister Cem Özdemir explains : "Our efforts to lift the ban on deliveries of German pork to Korea are having an effect! I am very pleased that we have managed to make it clear that we have put in place effective protective measures against African swine fever in Germany. We are working on lifting bans on German pork from other third countries, especially with regard to China, and we will take every opportunity to do so. African swine fever and the following restrictions have dealt our pig farmers a severe blow - and in one Time in which many companies have been faced with further existential challenges and the associated structural breaks for years."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A key sales market in Asia has thus been reopened for German pork. In 2019, the Republic of Korea imported around 106,000 tons of pork from Germany, including around 41,000 tons of pork belly. With almost 298 million euros, Korea was the second largest buyer of pork from Germany among the third countries that year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Due to the difficult negotiating position due to persistent outbreaks, from July 2021 also in domestic pigs, and the negative attitude of the Korean pork producers, the negotiations for a regionalization agreement have been very complex and lengthy. With the support of the EU Commission, which has also campaigned for the recognition of the entire EU's regionalization measures towards Korea, a milestone was reached last September with the formal recognition of regionalization by Korea.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-25 00:15:22 | 2025-08-06 05:32:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6459 | African swine fever decreases in pigs and wild boar in the EU during 2022 | The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union (EU) fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The disease was notified in eight EU countries in pigs and eleven EU countries in wild boar. | <p><span lang="DE">"Over the last decade, African swine fever has had a dramatic impact on the pig farming sector in the EU and continues to disrupt local and regional economies. While our latest report shows encouraging signs that efforts to halt the spread of the virus may be taking effect, the picture across the EU is by no means universally positive and we must remain vigilant. Farmers, hunters and vets have a particularly important role to play in reporting suspicious cases" said Bernhard Url, EFSA’s Executive Director. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, ASF outbreaks among domestic pigs in the EU decreased by 79% compared to 2021. The decrease was particularly marked in Romania, Poland and Bulgaria. Lithuania, on the contrary, registered a slight increase caused by a cluster of outbreaks notified in summer in the south-western part of the country. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Eight EU countries (Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia) and four non-EU neighbouring countries (Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine) reported outbreaks in domestic pigs. Romania was the most affected EU country with 327 outbreaks, representing 87% of the total EU outbreaks. Serbia was the most affected non-EU country of those included in the report, with 107 outbreaks. ASF was notified for the first time in North Macedonia. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding wild boar, 40% fewer cases were reported in the EU during 2022 compared to 2021. This is the first decrease of ASF cases in wild boar in the area since its introduction in 2014. Eleven EU Member States (Czechia, Estonia and Hungary in addition to the Member States with outbreaks among domestic pigs) and four non-EU countries (Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine) notified ASF cases in wild boar.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">EFSA’s StopASF campaign extended</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">To support the continuing efforts to control the spread of the virus, EFSA is extending its StopASF campaign in 2023. The campaign raises awareness among farmers, hunters, and veterinarians in the EU and surrounding countries about how to detect, prevent, and report ASF. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Now in its fourth year, EFSA's StopASF campaign encourages commercial and backyard farmers, veterinarians, and hunters to ‘detect, prevent, report’ ASF cases. The campaign relies on the assistance of local farmers’ groups. It is run in partnership with local authorities in eighteen countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-30 00:05:59 | 2025-08-05 06:44:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6450 | ABPA speaks about the new records of AI in wild birds in Brazil | Regarding the new records of Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in Brazil, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) applauds the important work of monitoring the disease carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and by the State Departments of Agriculture. | <p><span lang="DE">The ABPA points out that the outbreaks identified are wild birds. Brazil remains recognized as free of the disease before the World Organization for Animal Health (WHOA), since commercial production continues without any registration. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The ABPA also points out that the registration of new cases should not generate impacts on Brazilian exports. In this context, it is worth highlighting the important work carried out by the Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock and Foreign Affairs to present clarifications to the various import destinations of animal protein from Brazil. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There is also no risk to the supply of products, at the same time that the ABPA recalls that, according to all international health bodies, there is no risk in the consumption of products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Finally, ABPA reinforces the call made to all poultry producers in Brazil to maintain the biosecurity of the flocks, complying with the guidelines established by the Government and the agroindustries.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-26 00:05:02 | 2025-08-04 04:31:41 | Details Edit Delete |
