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| 7451 | HCC launches The Kitchen Classroom | Primary and secondary school teachers are being encouraged to sign up for a new newsletter focused on red meat, cooking skills and nutrition and are in with a chance to win a bespoke red meat workshop delivered in school by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) | <p><span lang="DE">The Kitchen Classroom - Gwersi o’r Gegin </span><span lang="DE">is a new, free quarterly newsletter set up by the red meat levy body and will contain free teaching resources, lesson ideas, information and articles from leading voices in the field of red meat, health and nutrition.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC’s Consumer Executive Elwen Roberts commented: “Providing educators and teachers with resources and evidence-based information about red meat is a key priority for us at HCC. The Kitchen Classroom newsletter will therefore be a great opportunity to connect with more teachers and for educators to stay informed on food and farming themes and lesson ideas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Teachers who sign up for the newsletter between now and Friday 13 September will also be entered into a prize draw to win a bespoke red meat workshop to be delivered in school by HCC in the next academic year, covering cooking skills, healthy eating and where food comes from".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The newsletter will contain links to HCC’s education resources which are suitable for ages 3-16 and cover topics such as healthy eating, Welsh farming, recipe styling and nutrition. All of the resources are available in English and Welsh and have been designed in collaboration with teachers, in line with the new curriculum. Seasonal recipes, videos and information on HCC’s upcoming education news and events will also be included.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC’s Senior Digital Marketing Officer, Liz Hunter, explained: "Our recent health and education work has shown that there is demand for digital and online information sources for teachers. Our new Kitchen Classroom newsletter will ensure that teachers can receive our latest resources and evidence-based information about red meat direct to their inboxes".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Elwen urged: "We would warmly encourage teacher and educators to sign up for The Kitchen Classroom newsletter for their chance to win this very special prize for school".</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-18 00:10:36 | 2025-07-31 15:44:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7452 | Tyson introduces new honey chicken bites and restaurant style crispy wings | Tyson brand is excited to announce its newest retail offerings: Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings. These flavorful, protein-packed products promise to satisfy refined tastes and simplify mealtime, making them perfect for summer entertaining. Tyson Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings are now available at select retailers. | <p>Tyson Honey Chicken Bites deliver an explosion of flavor with every bite and contain 14g of protein per serving. Crafted from tender, all-white meat chicken and covered in a honey-infused breading, these bites are designed to delight taste buds and satisfy cravings. Whether baked in the oven or crisped to perfection in an air fryer, Honey Chicken Bites are ready in less than 25 minutes, making them an ideal anytime snack or meal solution for summer barbecues or picnics. As honey’s popularity continues to rise in frozen retail and restaurants, Tyson Honey Chicken Bites are a must-have addition to every freezer.</p> <p>Tyson Restaurant Style Crispy Wings offer a culinary experience that rivals your favorite restaurant and contain 15g of protein per serving. Fully cooked and expertly dry rubbed, these wings boast a crispy exterior that gives way to tender, juicy perfection. Seasoned to appeal to the entire family, they can be savored on their own or paired with a favorite sauce for a personalized touch. Choose from a variety of flavors, including Rotisserie (Original), Garlic Parmesan and Caribbean Style, each offering a unique flavor sensation, perfect for sharing with friends or family. With easy preparation in an air fryer or oven, Tyson Crispy Wings deliver restaurant-quality flavor and texture in the comfort of your own home.</p> <p>"We're thrilled to introduce Tyson Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings to consumers who want convenience without sacrificing flavor", said Jessica Johnson, Managing Director at Tyson Foods. "These new offerings embody our commitment to innovation and quality, providing delicious options that cater to the diverse tastes and busy lifestyles of today's consumer". </p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-18 00:15:16 | 2025-08-01 12:01:36 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7453 | South Korea opens its doors to beef from France and Ireland | French and Irish meat producers will be able to export beef to South Korea again after the European Commission has negotiated with Seoul the removal of local restrictions on such imports imposed in 2001 due to the "mad cow" crisis. | <p>The Commission explained in a statement that this positive result is a consequence of the continuous efforts it has carried out, including those carried out directly by the executive vice president of the Community Executive and head of Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis, in Seoul last November.</p> <p>He then proposed to South Korean ministers and parliamentarians the lifting of restrictions on imports of beef from the EU, the Commission recalled.</p> <p>South Korea is one of the largest meat import markets in the world.</p> <p>According to Brussels, the removal of this trade barrier not only marks the beginning of exports of French and Irish beef to the Republic of Korea, but also "underlines the cooperation efforts" between the EU and that country to "guarantee security and the quality of the food products marketed".</p> <p>The Commission also anticipated that other Member States will soon be able to export meat to South Korea, which will further deepen that trade relationship.</p> <p>In 2001, the Korean market was closed to imports from 15 EU Member States due to outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-18 00:20:26 | 2025-08-01 15:48:33 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7454 | Brazilian beef exports break new record in May | In May 2024, Brazil exported 240,622 tons of beef. It was the second consecutive month of record export volume, which generated a total of US$ 1.056 billion. The data was released by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services. | <p><span lang="DE">According to the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec), which compiles and analyzes official information, compared to the previous month, the volume shipped increased by 1.4% and revenue grew by 1.2%. Highlights of the period include exports to the United States, which grew 64.6%, reaching 13,186 tons, driven by the increase in shipments of <em>fresh</em> meat , which more than doubled between April and May. Revenue from exports to the North American market was US$83.4 million, a growth of 52.1% compared to the previous month.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Shipments to Chile also grew in May. 10,414 tons were shipped, 21.9% more than in April. Revenue reached US$50.8 million, 23.7% higher than the previous month. Even though it was discreet (+7.5% in volume and +3.5% in revenue), there was an increase in shipments to the European Union in May, reaching 6,961 tons, which represented revenue of US$48.8 million. The increase was observed in shipments of <em>fresh meat,</em> the main product exported to this market, with average prices around US$7,520/ton.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In Saudi Arabia, the volume of beef imported from Brazil also increased in May. Compared to April, the increase was 16.7%, reaching 6,807 tons. Revenue increased by 14.1%, reaching US$33 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China remains the main destination for Brazilian meat, accounting for 98,243 tons in May, a volume slightly lower than the previous month, when the country exported 101,365 tons, but maintaining the average of around 100 thousand tons per month. The average price for this market remains practically stable at US$4,451/ton.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the first five months of 2024, Brazil exported around 277 thousand tons more than in the same period in 2023, reaching 1.07 million tons. Revenue increased by around US$943 million, reaching US$4.73 billion.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Shipments to China grew significantly during this period. There was a 25% increase in volume shipped (473,715 tons, compared to 377,418 tons), with a 10.9% increase in revenue (from US$1.9 billion to US$2.11 billion) – compared to 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Growth was also significant in shipments to the United Arab Emirates. From 22,703 tons, in 2023, to 85,488 tons, in 2024, with revenues from US$101.14 million to US$393.5 million. The increase occurred not only to meet the country's own demand, but due to the fact that the United Arab Emirates is increasingly functioning as an export <em>hub</em> for other markets, especially Iran.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A similar situation occurs with shipments to Turkey. The country will become the destination for 20,388 tons of Brazilian beef in 2024, compared to the 1,951 tons recorded last year. Turkey has been a route for final shipments to Iran, given the operational difficulties of direct exports to the Iranian market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ApexBrasil, we have maintained the work of strengthening our markets, diversifying products, as well as negotiating for better commercial opportunities and articulation against possible barriers that could prevent the maintenance or advancement of Brazilian beef exports", states the executive president of Abiec, Antônio Jorge Camardelli.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-18 00:25:47 | 2025-08-01 14:33:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7456 | BEIC launches manifesto for a stronger sustainable British egg industry | The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has launched a manifesto ahead of the general election, calling on a future Government to help deliver the support the British egg industry needs for a sustainable future. | <p><span lang="DE">The world-renowned British Lion Code of Practice is the UK’s most successful food safety scheme, representing a significant success story for British farming and accounting for around 95% of British egg production. The BEIC operates independently from Government support / subsidies.<br />Gary Ford, British Egg Industry Council Chief Executive, said: “The British egg industry is one of British farming’s great success stories, providing consumers with a natural, healthy, ‘super food’ at an affordable price, which is always of vital importance, but particularly during a cost of living crisis. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Following a number of challenging years for the industry, managing increased supply chain costs and the impact of Avian Influenza, as well as the rising threat of imports, it is absolutely essential that the next UK Government puts the conditions in place to ensure the industry is able to operate sustainably for years to come". </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The BEIC’s key manifesto asks are:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"><strong>International Trade</strong><br />A ban on the import of eggs and egg products from systems of production that are prohibited in the UK. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To recognise in future trade deals our higher costs of production due to legislation on food safety, animal welfare and the environment, and provide appropriate protection against lower standard imports. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE"><strong>Environment</strong><br />Stronger collaboration between Government and industry to develop evidence-based solutions and the continued inclusion of the British egg industry in future grant funding, such as manure stores.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"><strong>Workforce </strong><br />Place key workers for the laying hen sector on the Skilled Worker visa: immigration salary list, and remove the Government cap on worker numbers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"><strong>Biosecurity </strong><br />Ensure there are sufficient resources available through the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) to help deal with future notifiable avian disease outbreaks and to bring compensation in line with other livestock species.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"><strong>Planning </strong><br />Meet the needs of the UK production base whilst protecting the environment through reform of the planning system, to enable the sector to grow and meet consumer demand. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE"><strong>Public Procurement </strong><br />Promote British ingredients within food products, and across the public sector, through procurement in our schools, hospitals, and many other public institutions.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-19 00:05:20 | 2025-08-01 11:34:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7457 | US turkey exports increases in the first four month of 2024 | U.S. turkey exports for the first four months of this year increased in volume and value from the same period last year and egg exports registered gain in volume, but broiler exports decreased, according to new trade data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. | <p><span lang="DE">While U.S. total broiler exports were down due largely to decreased shipments to China, other export markets such as Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Vietnam, Georgia, Peru, Philippines, Gabon, Guatemala, Mexico, Oman, Cuba, and Suriname showed tremendous gains in broiler exports from the same period a year earlier.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Broiler exports for January through April this year were 1,107,334 metric tons, down 11.1 percent from the same period of last year, while export value was $1.483 billion, down 4.8 percent. Of the total shipment, 46.5 percent or 514,995 tons were shipped to the top six markets, including Mexico, Cuba, Taiwan, China, Guatemala, and Philippines.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Shipments to Mexico in January-April 2024 were 239,960 metric tons, up 1.3 percent from the same period a year earlier. During the same period, Brazilian chicken exports to Mexico were 39,405 metric tons, down 43.4 percent year over year, while Chilean chicken exports to Mexico were 6,500 metric tons, down 15.6 percent.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to China decreased by 60.2 percent to 66,336 tons (of which 81.7 percent or 54,210 metric tons were chicken paws), while shipments to Cuba increased by 2.9 percent to 88,152 tons. Exports to other important markets were Taiwan, 72,895 tons, down 29.0 percent; Guatemala, 47,652 tons, up 6.7 percent; Philippines, 47,235, up 12.0 percent; Canada, 43,573 tons, down 2.1 percent; Vietnam, 41,836 tons, up 15.5 percent; United Arab Emirates, 38,132 tons, up 48.6 percent; Angola, 34,015 tons, down 7.2 percent.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Broiler exports in April 2024 were 261,303 metric tons, down 15.6 percent from the same month of last year, while export value was $369.0 million, down 9.7 percent. The decline in exports is due largely to reduced shipments to Chian and Taiwan. While exports to China decreased by 69.4 percent to 13,380 tons (of which 85.6 percent or 11,449 metric tons were chicken paws), exports to Taiwan dropped by 63.6 percent to 13,065 tons. Shipments to Mexico increased by 15.8 percent year over year to 60,488 metric tons, while shipments to Cuba decreased by 0.8 percent to 15,140 tons. While exports to Colombia, Hong Kong, Iraq, Guatemala, Angola, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone increased notably year over year, exports to South Africa, Philippines, Singapore, Georgia, Benin, Kazakhstan, Congo (Kinshasa), and Jamaica decreased significantly.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cumulative turkey exports for the first four months of this year reached 68,365 metric tons, up 26.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, while export value was $196.3 million, up 9.9 percent. Of the total quantity exported, 85.0 percent or 58,083 metric tons were shipped to the top six markets, including Mexico, Canada, Leeward-Windward Islands, South Africa, Jamaica, and Dominican Republic, with Mexico alone accounting for 75.8 percent or 68,365 metric tons.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Turkey exports in April 2024 were 18,533 metric tons, up 18.5 percent from the same month of last year, while export value was $55.6 million, up 16.1 percent. Shipments to Mexico increased by 57.4 percent to 15,369 metric tons, while exports to Canada decreased by 24.7 percent to 494 metric tons. While exports to Japan, El Salvador, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Costa Rica increased notably, shipments to Gabon, Peru, Guatemala, Mozambique, Benin, Panama, Vietnam, Jamaica, and Congo (Brazzaville) decreased significantly.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total egg exports (table eggs plus egg products in shell egg equivalent) for the first four months of 2024 increased by 21.7 percent to 63.5 million dozen. The value of those exports decreased by 21.9 percent to $95.5 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cumulative exports of table eggs from January to April this year were 26.0 million dozen, down 5.8 percent from the same period of last year, while export value was $52.2 million, down 31.8 percent. Of the total shipments, 89.7 percent or 23.4 million dozen were shipped to the top six export markets, namely Canada, Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Cayman Islands.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Table egg exports for April 2024 were 4.2 million dozen, a decrease of 42.0 percent from the same month a year earlier, while export value was $8.8 million, down 44.7 percent. April exports to Canada were 2.4 million dozen, down 46.8 percent from the same month of last year. While exports to the Bahamas, Peru, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, and Micronesia increased notably, exports to United Kingdom, Mexico, Taiwan, EU-27, Hong Kong, El Salvador, and Caymen Islands decreased significantly.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For egg products, exports for January-April 2024 totaled 9,406 metric tons, down 12.5 percent from the same period of last year, while export value was $43.3 million, down 5.3 percent. Exports to the top six markets including Japan, EU-27, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, and Australia accounted for 86.1 percent or $37.3 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">April exports of egg products were 2,037 metric tons, down 36.9 percent from April 2023, while export value was $8.2 million, down 20.0 percent. Export sales to Japan were $3.5 million, down 32.1 percent year over year, while exports to Canada were $1.1 million, down 14.7 percent. While exports to South Korea, Central Africa Republic, Philippines, Panama, and United Arab Emirate increased significantly, exports to EU-27, Mexico, Bahamas, Kuwait, and Netherland Antilles decreased notably.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-19 00:10:49 | 2025-08-01 10:51:27 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7458 | The Spanish pork sector advocates for a trade understanding between the EU and China | The white pork sector advocates for understanding in trade relations between the European Union and China, and makes itself available to the Chinese authorities to share all the documentation they require. | <p><span lang="DE">This has been stated by the White Pork Agri-Food Interprofessional ( INTERPORC ) following the statement from the Chinese authorities in which they announced an anti-dumping investigation into the import of pork and its by-products originating in the EU. A process that will last about a year and in which there is plenty of time for the EU and China to reach agreements.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The white pork sector, which has met with the Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business, shares the statements made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas in the sense that “trade wars are not good for nobody". With absolute respect for the work of the European, Spanish and Chinese authorities, which are in charge of regulating commercial relations, the Interprofessional, which brings together the entire pork chain and the meat industry associations, expresses its wish that this good harmony is maintained in relationships.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Spanish pork sector and Chinese authorities and operators maintain excellent relations that have led Spain to be the first supplier of pork products to China. Commercial relations that are carried out with absolute transparency, and for this reason the Spanish pig companies will collaborate by providing all the information requested by the Chinese authorities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2023, Spain exported 560,488 tons of pork meat and processed products to China for a value of 1,223 million euros. Spanish pork products are highly appreciated in China and have the trust of consumers because they guarantee food safety through the most demanding production model in the world.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-19 00:15:53 | 2025-07-31 18:18:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7459 | Australia: The lamb market becoming more volatile | Many will be asking themselves what has happened to the lamb market in recent years, with the uncertainty of the market having resulted in unexpected price changes. | <p><span lang="DE">Prices are at the highest they have been in last two years, following good weather conditions since the <em>El Niño</em> was announced in 2023. There has been a rebound in prices in the previous couple of months. With lambing season beginning, prices typically rise during this time.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Historically in 2018–2019 and 2021, a clear trend appeared which reflected the seasonality where prices start to increase at the start of lambing season, reaching its peak at the beginning of spring. This trend completely breaks down in the following years due to reasons such as unpredictable world events and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2020, prices peaked in March and continued to ease into August where prices were at their lowest. This trend is unusual but can be explained the COVID-19 outbreak.19. During this period, demand eased from processors which were unable to process more animals. This diverges from the standard yearly seasonal trend. Notably, there are a multitude of factors that influence price, but overall supply will have a larger impact on the operating environment. Lamb slaughter typically begins to dip from lambing season up until spring flush. In 2020, slaughter hovered around 300,000 to 350,000 head. This is well below the figures of 2018–19 where drought led to increased destocking. During 2020, the dynamic flipped into a rebuild where slaughter eased and there was increased attention on restocking. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During 2022 there continued to be a buck in the trend. Prices reached their peak in November at 833¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), with a dip in prices in July to 667¢/kg cwt. July is when prices would typically rise in line with the beginning of lambing season. Although the prices bucked the seasonal trend, the combination of a FMD scare, a strong season and decent processor capacity meant there was minimal price volatility. Slaughter figures were consistently strong throughout 2022 without seasonal dips. This points to increased supply in the market after a strong rebuild in 2021.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There was a strong start to 2023, however there was a consistent, continual ease in prices until the end of the year where prices reached 450¢/kg cwt before prices recovered. This market crash was motivated by the <em>El Niño </em>announcement in March. The announcement induced producers to turn-off lambs earlier to help prevent unwanted stock into the new year. Increased turn-off is not unexpected given the industry had the largest flock in a decade at 78.5 million head and the second largest lamb slaughter at 25 million head. Slaughter gradually increased from 350,000 head, to end the year just below half a million head processed. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Analysis of these pricing and slaughter trends shows that there is a possibility of increased volatility and uncertainty in the market. It is most likely the market will not follow the expected seasonal trends seen in 2018 and 2019. Market participants will become more reactive to slight movements in market conditions as seen in 2023 with the looming weather announcement. With no year the same, the markets continue to be complex, keeping everyone on their toes.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-20 00:05:40 | 2025-08-01 11:58:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7460 | Rabobank: Global beef quarterly Q2 2024 | Cattle market prices continue to move along at two speeds, with North American markets tracking close to record highs while other markets remain more subdued. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Changes in production and prices in different regions are starting to shift trade flows, with the US increasing import volumes while imports in major Asian markets remain relatively flat. Rabobank’s forecast for selected major beef producing countries shows Q2 global production is only just higher than in Q2 2023, but projected volumes in Q3 and Q4 2024 are expected to be down year-on-year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">We continue to monitor animal disease risks – such as avian influenza – in different locations due to their potential impact on global beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Climate and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions remain at the forefront of sustainability discussions globally as reduction goals approach their deadlines and companies seek mitigation pathways. Thus far, the market has driven most climate-related disclosures in food and agribusiness (F&A) supply chains. We believe companies, governments, and industry will continue to prioritize GHG emissions accounting, although the specifics of some disclosure mandates will be challenged or adjusted. Increased regulatory action on climate has resulted in tensions between governments, producers, and corporates (e.g., farmer protests in the EU, legislative uncertainty regarding the US SEC ruling, and companies adjusting their ESG targets). This will most likely result in more focus and pragmatism on the core sustainability goals rather than slowing climate action and introducing reputational risk.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-20 00:10:35 | 2025-08-01 04:50:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7461 | China continues to buy large volumes of beef at low prices | In the first four months of the year, China imported one million tons (+22%), but at low values: the average price last April was US$4,950 for boneless frozen meat, 35% less than the U.S. $S 7,600 from the peak two years ago. | <p>At the recent Sial fair in Shanghai, importers offered increasingly lower prices, with the well-known arguments: meat consumption is weak, the liquidation phase of the bovine herd persists, the yuan has devalued, consumer confidence after of Covid-19 has been very deteriorated, there is an overproduction of pork and there are large warehouse stocks of imported beef.</p> <p>In addition, China has been enabling new supplier countries and has also authorized a high number of new supplier plants in Brazil. They all work for China, a market where in addition to the price of livestock and beef falling between 12 and 15% in recent months, a record supply of 56 million tons of pork is recorded this year.</p> <p>Although there is still a high stock of meat, it is observed that the production date of the imported meat that is currently being put on the market is increasingly recent, which would indicate that they have been distributed and selling the accumulated stocks. There is an improvement in the retail and food service market, and the prospects for these channels are set to improve, with a potential increase in the volumes operated and the prices paid.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-20 00:15:50 | 2025-08-01 12:11:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7462 | Lidl is taking the next step in terms of animal welfare | Lidl in Germany is consistently committed to optimizing animal welfare and sustainability in meat production. By the end of 2030, the fresh discounter will not only convert its chilled fresh meat products, but also all sausage products to at least husbandry levels 3 and 4, provided that sufficient product availability is guaranteed. | <p>The fresh discounter is now taking the next step: by the end of 2025, half of the sausage range of its own brand "Metzgerfrisch" is to meet the requirements of the highest husbandry levels 3 and 4. By the end of this year, 30 percent of Metzgerfrisch sausage products will be converted to the higher husbandry levels. </p> <p>The fresh discounter continues to rely on a comprehensive 5xD offer: birth, rearing, fattening, slaughter and processing for sausage products and own-brand fresh meat must take place in Germany. This step underlines the food retailer's goal of shaping the transformation process towards higher animal welfare standards together with everyone involved in the value chain. Lidl is thus sending a clear message in Germany: domestic raw material origin is an important prerequisite for establishing higher animal welfare standards.</p> <p>"The decision to convert our sausage products to the higher levels of husbandry 3 and 4, in addition to our meat products, marks a significant step in the expansion of our animal welfare promise. The changeover is accompanied by whole-animal marketing, so that all parts of an animal are processed. In this way, we enable agricultural companies to achieve maximum added value and secure sales channels for their high-quality products", says Christoph Graf, Managing Director of Goods at Lidl Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG.</p> <p>At the beginning of this year, Lidl in Germany announced that it would increase the proportion of its fresh meat range with at least husbandry level 3 from the current level of more than 33 percent to 50 percent by 2025. As part of this, the food retailer has introduced its own animal welfare label for its own brands, which shows that the products have been produced in compliance with the highest animal welfare and environmental standards. All products in husbandry level 3 are labeled "Fair husbandry - for the welfare of animals".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-20 00:20:44 | 2025-08-01 14:06:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7463 | Brazil: Poultry genetics exports grow 10.9 percent in May | Surveys by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) show that Brazilian exports of poultry genetics (including 1-day-old chicks and fertile eggs) totaled 2,650 thousand tons in May, a 10.9% higher performance to the total obtained in the same period last year, with 2,389 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">In the same period, sales of poultry genetics generated revenue of US$ 18.934 million, a balance 10.6% lower compared to the same period in 2023, with US$ 21.185 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the year, exports of poultry genetics accumulated between January and May reached 12,855 thousand tons, a number 2.2% higher than that recorded in the first five months of 2023, with 12,577 thousand tons. Revenue obtained in the period reached US$98.587 million, 12.8% lower than the same period last year, US$113.053.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The main destination for poultry genetics exports, Mexico imported 4,750 thousand tons between January and May, a number 40.6% lower than the total recorded in the same period of the previous year. On the other hand, South Africa – which recently started importing the Brazilian product – imported 2,955 thousand tons in the same period, and is already positioned as the second main destination. In third place is Senegal, with 2,157 thousand tons, a number 54.9% higher than that recorded in the same period last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We have a reconfiguration in the flow of poultry genetics from Brazil, which now finds its main international destination in African nations. Brazil's health status has been a crucial point for the continued good performance of sales in this high-value-added segment, especially for markets that have been suffering the impacts of Avian Influenza", analyzes the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-21 00:05:32 | 2025-08-01 12:51:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7464 | New Zealand's red meat industry faces continued challenges | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has published a market insights report detailing the current and projected state of New Zealand’s red meat exports to China. The report highlights several key factors influencing market conditions and when we may expect to see conditions improve. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Currently B+LNZ does not anticipate any significant turnaround in Chinese demand for red meat in the short term. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat prices, in particular, are predicted to remain at multi-year lows, as New Zealand competes with strong Australian exports and abundant domestic pork supplies in China and the Chinese economy remains weak. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As China is New Zealand’s largest market for sheepmeat by far, our domestic lamb and mutton farmgate prices are highly correlated with the value of sheepmeat exported to China. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat prices in China are now lower than during the 2016-17 season when prices first began to accelerate. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At this stage, China’s economy is not expected to rebound for some time because of continuing problems in the property sector, and low consumer sentiment is likely to stifle domestic demand and activity. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Chinese economy, however, is notoriously opaque and hard to predict. The number of official indicators that are released about the economy has reduced significantly in the last year. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Chinese economy therefore <em>could </em>improve more quickly than currently expected. Much will depend on growth in the rest of the world and whether that can help boost China’s manufacturing exports and economy. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite these short-term challenges, China’s economy is projected to recover in the medium term and as it rebounds so too will the disposable incomes of the largest middle class in the world. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We know times are tough right now and farmers are looking for certainty coming off a tough financial year last year. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there will be much relief this financial year, especially for sheepmeat farmers", says Sam McIvor, chief executive of B+LNZ. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We know the market will turn though; it is not a question of ‘if’ but rather of 'when'". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">However, the exact timing of market recovery remains uncertain. Geopolitical factors, such as trade tensions between China and the US and EU, add further unpredictability to the outlook. US President Biden recently imposed significant tariffs on imports from China and the EU is considering its trading relationship with China. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Since New Zealand and China established a Free Trade Agreement, which was a world first, China has progressively developed into a vital market for New Zealand red meat. In the 2022-23 meat export season, nearly half of New Zealand’s lamb exports were to China. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our report highlights the challenges and opportunities within the Chinese market. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The fundamentals of our safe, nutritious product remain, and our farmers will be looking forward to an improvement in the conditions and the resulting uptick in exports that will result", adds McIvor </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The report also examines the broader economic context, consumption drivers, foodservice performance, and the competitive landscape, offering an analysis of China’s red meat production and import dynamics. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-21 00:10:20 | 2025-08-01 08:07:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7465 | UK produced 306, 400 tonnes of pig meat from January to April | For the year to date (Jan-Apr) the UK produced 306, 400 tonnes of pig meat, according to Defra data. Despite lower slaughter throughputs in 2024, higher average carcase weights have resulted in production volumes growing 0.6% year on year. | <p><span lang="DE">Global demand for pork appears to remain subdued with many economies still struggling with high inflation and consumers more wary around spending habits. Alongside this stands geopolitical uncertainly due to several imminent high-profile elections. Total pig meat exports (including offal) from the UK stood just short of 100,500 tonnes in the first four month of the year, a 3% decline compared to the same period last year. On the contrary UK imports of pig meat (including offal) are up 3% year on year, despite weaker domestic consumption.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although overall import volumes have increased to 251,500 tonnes so far this year, the growth has not been reflected across all product categories. Over 99% of UK imports are sourced from within the EU27. Fresh/frozen pork is the largest category with 106,600 tonnes received from the EU27 for the year to date, up 4% on 2023. Denmark and Germany hold the largest market shares at 25% and 23% respectively. Strong growth has also been recorded in Sausage volume, up 7% on 2023 where Germany (28%) and Poland (18%) account for the largest shipments. Processed pig meat has seen volume decline since 2022 with Germany recording the largest loss in shipments. However, Poland and Ireland maintain their market share at 30% and 24% respectively. Bacon imports have also been in decline for the last two years, but the largest shipments continue to be sourced from the Netherlands (57%) and Denmark (33%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Similar to imports, the overall export volume change is not reflected in all product categories. The decline in UK pig meat exports is predominantly driven by a fall in shipments of fresh/frozen pork, although bacon volumes have also weakened year on year. The top four destinations for UK product remain the same year on year (EU27, China, Philippines & USA), but an increase in shipped volume to South Africa has changed fifth place, knocking South Korea down to sixth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports of offal have been steadily increasing in recent years, predominantly driven by increased demand in south east Asia and improved market access, with Mexico and Vietnam added to our list of partners earlier this year. For the last two years, volumes of offal exported have been higher than that of fresh/frozen pork, totalling 47,700 tonnes so far this year. This trade provides a vital solution to some of the carcase balance issues we face and helps support domestic pig prices by giving value to every part of a pig.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China is the largest customer of UK offal, holding a 53% market share. Shipments to China have been increasing year on year with volumes up 4% in Jan-Apr 2024. The Philippines is another important destination for offal, holding a 12% market share. The Philippines National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has recently agreed to extend the reduced tariff rate on pork to 2028 keeping this as a lucrative market for UK exporters.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The fresh/frozen pork category is now the second largest category of exported pig meat at 41,600 tonnes in the first four months of 2024, a 7% decline year on year. The EU27 takes a 49% share of the volume within this category, with Ireland, Germany and France all key destinations on the continent. It is predominantly fresh or chilled carcases and half carcases as well as boneless cuts, especially bellies that head into the EU27.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China also takes a significant volume of fresh/frozen pork with a 30% market share. The majority of these shipments are made up of frozen bone-in product. Meanwhile the Philippines and USA also hold a good share of category volume at 6% and 5% respectively. As with China these shipments are mainly frozen bone-in product, especially fore-ends and loins for the USA.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Export volumes of processed pigmeat, bacon and sausage are much smaller with 5,900 tonnes, 3,600 tonnes and 1,700 tonnes respectively shipped in the year to date. Shipments of bacon have been in decline for the last two years; meanwhile processed pig meat and sausage have recorded year on year growth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The EU27 is our key trading partner for these products. For all three product categories, Ireland and Spain sit in the top five destination countries. France is also key for both processed pigmeat and bacon, while Italy is a key destination for sausage.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-21 00:15:01 | 2025-08-01 15:34:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7466 | Danish Crown was a strong representative of Danish food production at the Folkemødet | At the Folkemødet, Danish Crown was one of the absolutely most strongly represented companies. The setup set a turnover record and created dialogues with the most important stakeholders, and the presence emphasized that Danish Crown is an important voice in the debate about Danish agriculture and food production. | <p><span lang="DE">From 13 - 15 June, Allinge formed the framework for this year's People's Meeting, where politicians, opinion leaders, organizations and companies gather to debate the challenges in Danish society.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This year, Danish Crown was the strongest representative of agriculture and Danish food production and overall one of the most strongly represented organisations. The significant presence and a completed setup created the framework for entering into dialogues with the country's most important leaders, decision-makers, opinion makers, organisations, etc.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">"</span><span lang="DE">Danish Crown was really visible at the Folkemødet, and with our presence we showed everyone that we are a modern food company that should be included in the solutions. We should be proud of that, because it created the framework for us to enter into good dialogues about the future of Danish agriculture and food production with our most important stakeholders", says Asger Krogsgaard, chairman of Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Folkemødet has developed to have the character of a regular folk festival, where Danes show their support for democracy and social debate. This year's number of participants has not yet been counted, but in 2023 there were well over 100,000 visitors over the three days in Allinge. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">By building the presence around the sale of food, Danish Crown has kept costs down. Danish Crown was present with two burger stalls, a sausage van, a "SnakBar" with drinks and pork belly and not least its own restaurant, Restaurant Dyrbar, run by master chef Thomas Pasfall.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It was very successful, because the restaurant, the three stalls and the hot dog van delivered a record turnover and helped to show that Danish Crown can supply food products to every type of consumer. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In a unique way, we showed in a cost-effective way what Danish Crown stands for. We are not afraid to stand up and participate, regardless of whether it is with others from business, green organisations, politicians, critics or other actors. Because as one of the largest food companies with roots in Danish agriculture, we see it as crucial that we contribute to the social debate about what the future production of food in Denmark might look like", says Theis Brøgger, director of communications at Danish Crown. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the three days in Allinge, hundreds of debates were held. This year, Danish Crown participated in 13 debates. That's a record number. In comparison, Danish Crown participated in six debates last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Danish agriculture, food production and animal foods are the subject of some of the most complicated debates and political agendas. Therefore, it is important that we talk about the work we do and intend to complete. We don't get many better opportunities for that during the year than at the Folkemødet", says Jais Valeur, Group CEO of Danish Crown, who himself participated in five of the debates. </span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-21 00:20:57 | 2025-08-01 16:26:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7467 | Austria: How the meat industry can overcome social, ethical, and economic challenges | The consumption of meat and the production of meat products are currently the focus of intense debates. At the annual AMA Meat Forum organized by AMA Marketing, international experts come together to debate current trends and developments in the meat industry and to discuss the future development of animal-based foods. | <p>33.5 kilograms of pork, 13 kilograms of chicken and 10.3 kilograms of beef and veal - that's what Austrians eat per person per year. Sausage is also regularly on the table in Austria. The most popular is ham, followed by extra sausage, frankfurters, knackwurst and liver sausage.</p> <p>Despite the great popularity of meat, the meat industry is also facing challenges: Is it still appropriate to eat meat? How can consumers become more conscious about meat consumption? And how can more sustainable production methods be developed and implemented? Experts wanted to get to the bottom of these questions at this year's AMA Meat Forum. </p> <p>As the industry's communications center, AMA Marketing offers an annual platform for discussions with international experts with the AMA Meat Forum. Around 200 guests attended this year's event on June 5th at the Anker Brotfabrik. The motto of this year's event, "Values in transition. A world of opposites," reflected how changing consumer behavior is affecting the industry. One of the most important statements was that the meat industry must respond to changing consumer behavior.</p> <p>At the beginning, Peer Ederer, Founding Director of GOAL Science (Global Observatory for Accurate Livestock), provided scientific findings on the social benefits of the international meat industry. Philosopher and communications scientist Christian Dürnberger then spoke about the future moral and ethical challenges in livestock farming and society's expectations of agriculture. In an exciting panel discussion, answers were sought to the questions of what prospects there are for meat and meat products or their alternatives and what the drivers and obstacles to the development of meat alternatives are. The aim was to discuss how the political, social, economic and technological challenges can be mastered together.</p> <p>In the second part of the AMA Marketing event, two top-class experts spoke about the meat industry: Author Nadine Filko gave an insight into the global developments in novel foods. She asked whether people will only eat steaks from test tubes in the future and whether consumers are even prepared to switch to clean meat.<br />Dagmar Adeline Brüggemann then addressed the question of what role meat will play in the future, where the potential of the "original" lies and what challenges need to be overcome. A short journey through time through the development of meat advertising and the changing values of meat rounded off the event.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-22 00:05:35 | 2025-07-31 15:06:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7468 | CHILECARNE: Advancing economic relations with Indonesia | Within the framework of the public-private mission to Indonesia and Vietnam, a Chilean delegation, led by the Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, Claudia Sanhueza, successfully concluded its visit to Jakarta. Among the participants in this delegation was the President of ChileCarne, Juan Carlos Domínguez, who visited Indonesia with the aim of advancing the opening of that market for the Chilean pork and poultry export sector. | <p>The public-private mission to Indonesia, headed by the Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, Claudia Sanhueza, constituted a significant effort to advance economic relations between Chile and Indonesia. With the participation of the Ambassador of Chile in Indonesia, Mario Ignacio Artaza and representatives of the private sector, including the President of ChileCarne, Juan Carlos Domínguez, meetings were held with important trade actors in that Southeast Asian country.</p> <p>During the visit, meetings were held with the Deputy Minister of Commerce of Indonesia, Dr. Jerry Sambuaga, the Indonesian Quarantine Authority (IQA), and the Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN, Satvinder Singh. In addition, a day was organized with the heads of the ASEAN and Pacific Alliance missions, and an information session at the Chilean residence in Jakarta, with the presence of businessmen interested in generating links with Chilean counterparts.</p> <p>The presence of the leadership of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), headed by Shinta W. Kamdani, at these meetings, highlighted the relevance of this mission for the business sector in that country. The Chilean Ambassador to Indonesia highlighted the commitment of both countries to strengthen their economic and commercial ties. Both expressed their interest in advancing the negotiation of an investment chapter within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Chile and Indonesia (CEPA), in force for five years, and explored the possibility of Chile joining the Agreement as an Associated State. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).</p> <p>For his part, the President of ChileCarne highlighted: «For the second time in less than 12 months I am lucky enough to visit Indonesia, this time as part of the public-private delegation headed by the Undersecretary of International Economic Relations. The delegation, together with the team from the Chilean embassy in Indonesia led by Ambassador Mario Ignacio Artaza, was able to meet with Indonesian and ASEAN authorities to advance various negotiations that will allow us to further expand our export offer in the region. In addition, we were able to share experiences with businessmen and representatives of the Indonesian trade industry, KADIN, seeking to strengthen mutual knowledge and new business possibilities for both countries.</p> <p>Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, however it ranks 34th among Chile's trading partners, with a trade exchange that reaches 490 million dollars. Juan Carlos Domínguez highlighted the need to explore and develop markets in sectors such as food, mining services and renewable energy, and underlined the importance of the prompt authorization of meat and dairy exports to take advantage of the enormous potential of that immense market.</p> <p>The public-private mission to Indonesia marked a significant step towards strengthening trade and economic relations between both nations. The delegation hopes that these initiatives will promote the development of new business opportunities and benefit different industrial and commercial sectors in Chile and Indonesia.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-22 00:10:49 | 2025-07-31 22:57:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7469 | ABPA & ApexBrasil promote seminar focused on supporting Dominican food security | The action organized by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and the Dominican Embassy in Brazil, came to a successful conclusion, at the seminar on integration and promotion of food security, in Santo Domingo. | <p><span lang="DE">The Dominico Brasileiro Agricultural Meeting – as the action was named – had wide coverage from the local press and the presence of Dominican authorities – including the Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz Lopez – and Brazilian authorities – such as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Julio Ramos.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More than 80 importers and local stakeholders were present, along with Brazilian representatives, with the aim of reinforcing the expansion of ties between Brazil and the Dominican Republic, with a focus on food security in the Caribbean country.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the event organized by ABPA's marketing and commercial promotion team – represented by coordinator Nayara Dalmolin – ABPA's markets director, Luís Rua, reinforced relevant characteristics of Brazilian production to strengthen this partnership – through the sectoral brands Brazilian Chicken and Brazilian Pork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the points highlighted were the sustainable profile of production, the highest sanitary criteria employed by Brazil and the wide range of high-quality products shipped by Brazil's poultry and swine industries to more than 150 nations around the world.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We had solid interaction with Dominican leaders and society. It was a unique moment to reinforce our main message: we are partners and we want to help the food security of Dominicans. It is within this action profile that Brazil has built itself as a major global player in proteins, and we will continue to do so with our Caribbean partners", highlights Rua.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-23 00:05:02 | 2025-08-01 11:15:32 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7470 | HCC: Underlying trends point to greater stability in beef market | The beef market could witness greater stability in 2025 following the easing of short term economic and supply impacts. | <p><span lang="DE">Analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) of data underpinning supply and retail trends suggests the longer-term picture for beef prices could improve on the current experience of small, week-on-week declines.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"> "Several factors contribute to the present, almost weekly, marginally lower adjustment in prime cattle prices", explained Glesni Phillips, Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) Intelligence, Analysis & Business Insight Executive. "Increased short term domestic supply; increased imports of Irish cattle and sluggish retail demand. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It must be remembered that this is against a background of climbing farmgate prices over the past few years and especially since 2020, therefore the baseline average remains significantly higher than historical averages".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She said the beneficial effects of these higher prices had been “somewhat negated by rising key farm input costs for beef producers, that have been fueled by huge inflation rates, which had put pressure on the profitability of businesses”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Deadweight prices for steers opened the year close to £4.90/kg, peaked at £4.95 at the start of March but each week since has seen decline to the current near £4.77/kilo. Heifers and young bulls have also followed this course, with heifers currently around £4.74 (-7p yoy) and young bulls round £4.68 (-9p yoy). The cull cow marked has bucked the trend, with largely positive price movements to stand at around £3.59/kilo – some 45p higher than the average recorded during the first week of January.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking at supply, available data indicates that the slight increased numbers of prime beef cattle and dairy males aged 12-30 months will continue in the short term, with potential supply up two per cent on the year at around 1.8 million head as of 1 April 2024.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, breeding herd trends over the past decade show a notable decline, largely due to a combination of economic, policy, technological, and environmental factors putting pressure on both the beef and dairy sectors. “These include, high production costs, market volatility, changes in government subsidies, various TB restrictions, and pressures surrounding environmental impacts have all put pressure on the industry,” noted Glesni. “This has been partially mitigated by technological advancements and better herd management practices and beef production has been relatively stable despite these herd contractions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In the longer term - looking at the end of this year and into 2025 - these factors are expected to impact domestic supplies. GB data suggests the potential supply of prime beef cattle and dairy males aged 0-12 months is down three per cent on the year at 1.9 million head of cattle", said Glesni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This reduction in youngstock numbers was to be expected as calf birth registration numbers in GB last year fell more steeply than in previous years. We’ve seen this trend continue into quarter one of 2024, which suggests that supply further down the line will remain tight.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"These contributing factors all add up to the likelihood of greater market stability as they filter through towards the end of 2024", said Glesni.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-23 00:10:14 | 2025-08-01 10:17:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7471 | Germany: Many meat products still contain too much salt | Product monitoring 2023 shows insufficient reduction efforts by the food industry. In sausages and other meat products, bread and small pastries as well as bars, sugar, fat and salt contents have largely hardly decreased since 2020; in some cases they have even increased. This is the result of the current product monitoring survey carried out by the Max Rubner Institute (MRI). | <p><span lang="DE">The results show that, among other things, the target set by the food industry itself as part of the National Reduction and Innovation Strategy for Sugar, Fats and Salt in Ready-to-Eat Products (NRI) for reducing salt in heated meat products (<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="e8493d-tooltip">e.g. b.</abbr>Boiled sausage and cooked ham) was not achieved. Heavy consumption of processed foods with high sugar, fat or salt content can contribute to overweight and obesity as well as other diet-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Even many products that explicitly appeal to children with their appearance still have high sugar, fat and salt contents: In the case of sausages, other meat products and bars, only a few products meet the criteria of the nutritional profile model of the World Health Organization (<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="03rmzl-tooltip">WHO</abbr>) for marketing to children. The average salt content of bread and small baked goods is close to the target set by large bakeries - but efforts to reduce it have slackened. An additional evaluation of product monitoring also shows that in all three product groups evaluated for salt (bread and small baked goods, sausage products and other meat products), the proportion of products containing iodized salt has fallen since 2020. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir explains: "Sausage is one of the most popular foods in Germany and is a traditional snack for many people. It is therefore all the more important that its consumption does not conflict with a balanced, sustainable diet. Product monitoring continues to show that many products contain too much salt, even those aimed specifically at children. Food companies could make a greater contribution to healthy nutrition here. Another point that worries me is the reduced use of iodized salt in the products examined. Here, too, the food industry can do more, because there is already a mild iodine deficiency in Germany". </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Overall, the MRI report states that the reduction efforts of the food industry are still not sufficient to support the goals - even those set by the industry itself - for a more balanced diet to the required extent.<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="zjyoft-tooltip">Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection</abbr> has therefore, as provided for in the coalition agreement,<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="bwvotb-tooltip">MRI</abbr>to develop a methodology for the science-based derivation of reduction targets for sugar, fats and salt in food. This is done in a broad stakeholder process with experts from various scientific disciplines, professional associations and the food industry. Children and young people are the main focus. A final report on the NRI will be published by the<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="ipvp2j-tooltip">Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection</abbr>will be released in 2026. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The President of the<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="i09qee-tooltip">MRI</abbr>, Pablo Steinberg , says: "The stakeholder process will be completed at the end of this year. The results from the working phase are currently being compiled and will be presented to a wider audience in mid-August 2024. The need for health-related reductions plays just as much a role as the technological challenges associated with food reformulation or food safety and consumer expectations. We are all the more pleased that the stakeholder process has succeeded in bringing together numerous experts. Only together can we master this challenging task".</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-24 00:05:49 | 2025-07-31 23:23:43 | Details Edit Delete |
