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| 7472 | Tesco to introduce significant improvement in chicken welfare standards | Tesco has announced all the fresh chicken in its core ranges will be reared to higher welfare standards, providing customers with access to chicken grown with more space to perch and move around, at the same great value. | <p><span lang="DE">The improvements, which will be completed by the first half of 2025, will see chicken grown at a reduced stocking density, with birds provided with 20% more space than the industry standard, allowing them additional room to express their natural behaviours.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All of Tesco’s fresh chicken is sourced from UK farms, and this improvement in welfare standards builds on Tesco’s ongoing commitment to support British agriculture, as well as reaffirming its partnership approach across its supply chain. The move will see the retailer invest in its existing supply base to help with the transition.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The improvements represent a significant step-up in welfare standards across the industry and builds on Tesco’s existing higher welfare brands, which already include lower stocking densities. The move will also ensure the birds will continue to have increased access to environmental enrichment such as straw bales, perches, pecking objects and natural light. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As part of the retailer’s commitment to helping customers make better choices without compromising on value or quality, Tesco will continue to offer great value through its Aldi Price Match and Clubcard Prices initiatives, giving customers access to affordable chicken, with improved welfare standards. All Tesco’s fresh chicken can be found on the retailer’s Best of British page, which it launched in April this year. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Separate to its support in transitioning to higher welfare systems, Tesco has already committed to an additional £12m in financial support for its British chicken farmers and suppliers over the course of 2024/25. <br /></span><span lang="DE"> </span><span lang="DE"><br /></span><span lang="DE">Natalie Smith, Head of Sustainable Agriculture & Fisheries at Tesco said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We know how much our customers care about animal welfare, and we’re committed to improving standards across our ranges wherever possible, while maintaining great value and quality for customers. That’s why over the course of the next year, all our core fresh chicken will be grown to higher welfare standards, with over 20% more space than the industry standard. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This move reaffirms our commitment to British agriculture and is a significant step-up in welfare standards for the poultry industry in the UK. Thanks to this move, customers can continue to make better, more sustainable choices while still enjoying the same great value".</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-24 00:10:17 | 2025-07-31 02:55:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7474 | PIC®800 now with Germany index | PIC's Duroc, the PIC®800, will be bred and selected in Germany from July 1st using a newly designed index. | <p>The new index scenario places particular emphasis on German market requirements. In this country, the profit from a fattening pig is significantly more influenced by the meat content than in other countries and markets. Therefore, in addition to the Duroc-typical characteristics such as growth and feed efficiency, meat content, back fat and muscle thickness essentially determine the direction of breeding progress in the German pig population.</p> <p><span lang="DE">The further development of the PIC®800 population in the Wulkow nucleus farm in Brandenburg was realigned a few weeks ago, so that the PIC®800 in Wulkow is produced exclusively with the Germany index. Of course, interested farmers will not have to wait for the new PIC®800 - from July 1st, piglet producers will be able to obtain semen from AI boars whose breeding values were calculated according to the new index scenario.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The demand for robust and efficient fattening piglets/pigs is unbroken. The Duroc breed has established itself as a synonym for robustness and efficiency combined with special meat quality, but different markets require different products. Since adding the PIC®800 (2018) to its product portfolio, PIC has continuously expanded the population so that over 9,000 boar mothers worldwide now produce this terminal boar - more than any other breeding company has as a base population.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The size of the population also enables PIC to implement and offer such differentiation. At the same time as the population was expanded, all breeding instruments were applied, from comprehensive genotyping to refined data collection, introduction of new traits, exchange of breeding animals across different continents to ensure genetic linkage for global breeding value estimation, integration into the cross breeding program under a wide range of environmental conditions, and the introduction of digital foundation evaluation using artificial intelligence. All of these tools enable accurate and reliable breeding value estimation that specifically reflects the demands of the German market.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-25 00:05:49 | 2025-08-01 02:21:04 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7475 | Quality Meat Scotland on front foot to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat | The Scottish red meat sector has demonstrated considerable progress, generated opportunities and grown its ambition, a year on from the launch of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS’s) five-year strategy. | <p>Addressing 150 guests across farming, butchery, auction market, and processing businesses at its Royal Highland Show breakfast briefing, QMS Chair Kate Rowell highlighted engagement and collaboration with industry will cultivate the full potential of our red meat.</p> <p>This includes a refresh of the QMS committee structure to new species-specific leadership groups to support productivity and profitability. These targeted groups will take forward industry strategy work and ensure that QMS is working hand in glove with businesses to address the specific needs of the cattle, sheep and pig sectors.</p> <p>A Sustainability and Place leadership group has also been created to build on the work of QMS’s net zero steering group since 2022. This will be complemented by the £2.9m collaboration with AHDB to baseline carbon on 170 farms across Great Britain, allowing the red meat sector to demonstrate the real environmental benefits of British agricultural products and provide more accurate reflection of its position and progress towards net zero.</p> <p>The organisation continues its commitment to increasing public awareness and appetite for our quality assurance brands, with activity such as:</p> <ul> <li>new Community Marketing Fund – launched in May, this dedicated resource supports local projects and events that connect local people in Scotland and educate them on the benefits of incorporating Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork into their diet</li> <li>major consumer marketing and advertising campaigns – on TV, radio and other media in the last 12 months, reaching millions of consumers. This includes the latest Meat & 2.0 campaign, which encourages people in Scotland to reimagine the tradition of ‘meat and two veg’ after research reveals almost one third report bad memories of meat and two veg mealtimes. QMS was also on TV for the first time ever over Christmas and January, which supported an increase in volume and value of red meat sales in the four-week Christmas period</li> <li>summer radio campaign – airing on Bauer stations this June, focused on how to ‘Make It A Sizzling Summer’ with our brand products</li> <li>new consumer marketing campaign – launching in early Autumn, with more details to be teased in the coming weeks</li> <li>educational initiatives – ongoing health education engagement with schools, sports clubs and youth communities, so far working with more than 2000 school pupils; working with industry to build the Scotch ambassador initiative supporting our wider reputation work in communities around Scotland; growing our Scotch Butcher’s Club encouraging apprenticeships and careers in the sector – following the success in Italy and Scotland, events will be held in other key export markets in the coming months</li> </ul> <p>Kate also highlighted QMS’s shared concerns about the need to retain suckler cow numbers. As a member of the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group, QMS has recently written to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister putting forward these concerns.</p> <p>Kate said: "It was great to get support from the First Minister at our breakfast briefing that Scottish Government fully recognise the importance of red meat to Scotland and we look forward working with them going forward".</p> <p>After an insightful speech from Professor John Gilliland on net zero in farming, Kate’s closing remarks to the red meat supply chain were:</p> <p>"There are many other countries competing for our markets, at home and overseas, but we are on the front-foot.</p> <p>"We have an exciting, ambitious strategy, a brand story which is being strongly told and new opportunities are already emerging. We have only just begun. As a red meat sector, this is our time to work together, to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat".</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-25 00:10:40 | 2025-08-01 08:49:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7476 | AHDB: How the UK sheep meat sector will develop in the second half of 2024? | After surging prices in the first half of 2024, the sheep meat sector will be challenged in the second half of the year with falling production and tight budgets impacting consumer demand, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">A fall in the lamb crop impacting on slaughter levels of new season lambs is due to drive a decrease of 2.9% in total sheep meat production for 2024, compared to 2023, according to the updated Agri-market Outlook for lamb.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Outlook also highlighted that, despite a strong start to 2024, retail and foodservice demand for lamb will remain pressured by consumer budgets, with consumption set to fall by 1% compared to 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Isabelle Shohet, AHDB Analyst (Red Meat), said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As we highlighted in our Outlook earlier this year, the sheep meat sector will continue being put under pressure in the second half of 2024 with consumer budgets remaining tight and an anticipated reduction in retail promotion of lamb".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Domestic lamb domestic prices may be supported for the remainder of 2024 by an anticipated fall in imports, coupled with further opportunities to export UK lamb to the EU.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Isabelle added:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are seeing a drop in prices at the moment due to the supply coming through of new season lambs. We’ve also passed the typical peaks of demand for the year like Easter which added strength to prices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Moving forwards, we are unlikely to see continued strong consumer demand we’ve seen in the first half of the year, and supplies will be higher as the new season lamb crop continues to come forward. However, prices will remain elevated when compared to recent years".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Key findings in the latest update for lamb include:</span></p> <ul> <li><span lang="DE">Total sheep meat production is expected to fall by 3% to 278,000 tonnes in 2024</span></li> <li><span lang="DE">Retail and foodservice demand for lamb will remain pressured by consumer budgets despite the strong start to 2024, as consumption is set to decline by 1% compared to 2023</span></li> <li><span lang="DE">Imports have grown in the first quarter of 2024 but are expected to slow for the remainder of the year</span></li> <li><span lang="DE">Exports have seen a slight yearly decline in the first quarter of 2024 and are expected to remain in decline given our falling domestic production</span></li> </ul> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-25 00:15:39 | 2025-08-01 10:37:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7477 | The excellence of Spanish pork will be showcased at Food Taipei 2024, Taiwan | The Spanish Interprofessional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC) will participate in Food Taipei 2024, the most important agri-food exhibition in Taiwan, to be held from June 26 to 29 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. | <p>Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), this event will attract numerous professionals from the agri-food sector in Asia and will be held in conjunction with Foodtech & Bio/Pharmatech Taiwan, Taipei Pack and Taiwan Horeca.</p> <p>INTERPORC’s presence at this fair is part of its international promotion strategy to increase the presence of Spanish pork in Asia. The specific objective is to strengthen Spain's solid position in this market thanks to the quality of its products, the sustainability of its production and its high animal welfare standards.</p> <p>Since the Taiwanese market opened up to Spanish pork in 2014, Spain has become one of its main suppliers. In 2023, 30,125 tonnes of pork products worth 108.3 million euros were exported to this country. These figures place Spain as the second supplier in the market and Taiwan in the18th place in the ranking of destinations for Spanish pork.</p> <p>INTERPORC will be present at the event with a 90 m², with the participation of six leading companies in the Spanish white pork sector: Faccsa-Prolongo, Friselva, Grupo Jorge, Famadesa, Costa Food and Olot Meats. The pavilion will also include an institutional area and another one for showcooking and ham-carving demonstrations.</p> <p>During the fair, the Interprofessional will organise three daily cooking shows with a local chef who will prepare recipes using Spanish white pork. Jesús García, champion of the INTERPORC SPAIN 2019 International Ham Carving Competition, will hold ham carving demonstrations and offer tastings to the public.</p> <p>In addition, in order to promote exports and strengthen commercial relations, INTERPORC, together with TAITRA, has organised B2B meetings between the Spanish pork companies attending the fair and various Taiwanese importers.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Captura.jpg?1719313574781" alt="Captura" width="300" /></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-25 08:07:02 | 2025-08-01 07:25:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7478 | Belgium: 60 milion euros for nitrogen reduction | In order to reduce nitrogen inputs into nature reserves, the EU Commission has approved additional aid for the Belgian region of Flanders for farms that voluntarily and permanently stop keeping livestock. 60 million euros are available. Farms in special protection areas or in areas with excessive nitrogen pollution are eligible for aid. In the past, the European Commission had warned Belgium several times about excessive nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water. | <p><span lang="DE">The scheme is to run until 31 December 2027. The funds can be used by small to medium-sized livestock farmers in special protection areas. Farms in areas where the nitrogen pollution of the respective locations reaches a certain level can also join the programme.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"> </span><span lang="DE">The funds are granted in the form of direct grants. According to the Brussels authority, the scheme consists of three sub-measures: Firstly, all beneficiaries are compensated with up to 120% of the losses caused by the closure of their livestock farms. These losses relate to assets such as buildings, materials and animals. Demolition costs and severance payments to affected employees are also reimbursed. Secondly, farmers can also receive compensation of up to 10,000 euros for business consultancy. Thirdly, investment aid for the conversion to arable farming is granted amounting to up to 40% of the costs - 65% for young farmers - with the amount capped at a maximum of 600,000 euros per beneficiary.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE"> </span><span lang="DE">In the past, the European Commission has warned Belgium several times about excessive nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water. In February last year, the EU authority even filed a lawsuit against the Wallonia region before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). In the opinion of Commission officials, not enough has been done in the Flanders region to combat nitrate pollution in water. A corresponding infringement procedure was therefore taken to the next level in the autumn.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In a reasoned opinion, the European Commission calls for full compliance with the requirements of the EU Nitrates Directive and urgent action to be taken to combat pollution. According to the authority, the quality of groundwater and surface water in Flanders has deteriorated considerably since 2020. </span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-26 00:05:21 | 2025-08-01 11:37:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7479 | AHDB: EU pork production steady as prices see some stability | Pork production in the EU has seen marginal gains in the first three months of the year compared to 2023, according to AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Total production from January to March 2024 sat at 5.42m tonnes, a minimal increase of 0.3% (18,200 tonnes) from the same time in 2023. The majority of the gains in production came from Poland which saw growth of 31,000 tonnes to 485,000 tonnes and Germany at 10,400 tonnes to 1.07m tonnes. This was offset by large declines in key producing countries, such as Spain and Denmark who saw falls of 7,000 and 21,500 tonnes to 1.32m and 344,000 tonnes respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Falls in production have been reflected in slaughter numbers, with the EU total of 56.2m head sitting 1% lower compared to the year-to-date 2023. Much like production, gains in slaughter numbers made by countries such as Poland (214,000 head) and Hungary (67,000 head) were offset by declines in Denmark and Spain. Danish slaughter fell most severely, down by 471,000 head (11%) from the Jan-Mar period in 2023, as Spanish slaughter decreased by 238,000 head (2%) in the same period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Falls in EU production have limited export opportunities, as total pig meat (inc offal) exports have fallen by 6% from 2023 in the year to date (Jan-Apr), to sit at just over 1.3m tonnes. The majority of this decline has come from falling exports to China, which sat 83,000 tonnes lower in the first four months of 2024, to 363,000 tonnes. Other notable falls in volume have come from Japan, sitting 13,200 tonnes lower in 2024 than 2023. There has been some growth to other Asian countries such as South Korea, the Philippines, and Vietnam to counteract declines.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">EU imports of total pig meat (inc offal) have fallen by 1,800 tonnes from the year-to-date total of 2023 to 2024. EU imports totalled 46,000 tonnes over this period in 2024, with declines in volumes from the UK and Switzerland. Notable gains have been made by Chile, increasing their volumes shipped by 4,800 tonnes into the EU from 2023 to 2024 year-to-date.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">EU Grade E pig prices</span><span lang="DE"> saw stability in previous weeks but have since fallen. For the week ending 16 June, the EU average price was 185.8p/kg, a decrease of 2.5p/kg from the previous week. The EU-UK price difference now sits at 23.6p/kg for the week ending 16 June, sitting stable compared to large differences seen at the beginning of the year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking into key producing nations, all recorded countries reported losses of between 1.4-3.1p/kg from the week ending 09 June to the 16 June. There have also been large declines in prices from the beginning of the year in both the Netherlands and Denmark losing 11-12p to sit at 156.5p and 158.4p for the week ending 16 June respectively. This is compared to Spain which has recorded growth of nearly 12p from the beginning of the year to 184.8p/kg for the reporting week ending 16 June. German prices have seen a decline of just over 2p/kg from the previous week to 16 June, with a minimal increase of 3.4p/kg from the beginning of the year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Recently outbreaks of ASF in Germany continue to cause huge disruption, seeing restrictions placed on farm, abattoirs, and butchers’ shops. Similarly, there have been further cases of ASF found in the west of the country close to borders with Belgium and France.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-26 00:10:29 | 2025-07-31 07:36:19 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7480 | Strengthening the presence of Spanish pork in Malaysia and the Philippines | In a significant step towards the expansion and strengthening of commercial relations in the Spanish pork sector, INTERPORC has signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU) with key associations in the Philippines (Meat Importers and Traders Association, MITA) and Malaysia (Malaysia Association of Pork Products lmporters and Exporters MAPPIE). | <p><span lang="DE">MOUs are key tools in the international arena to establish the will to collaborate between two or more entities. Although they do not legally commit the parties, they establish a common framework for action and general principles that guide the relationship between the signatories.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Therefore, the way with which these agreements have been approached is not only to increase the volume of exports, but also to share practices and knowledge that promote modern and responsible livestock farming. This way we encourage and promote collaborative ties between companies and professionals from both countries in order to solidify the good relations that already exist and increase the share of business that is already done.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Specifically, the MOUs signed with the Philippines and Malaysia contemplate the exchange of technical information, the organization of joint work days and other activities that will deepen cooperation in the pork sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For all these reasons, at INTERPORC we consider that both agreements will open up greater possibilities for our companies to develop in markets that, although they are already among the most important for Spanish pork, at Interprofesional we consider that they have many possibilities of being even better.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The data reached in 2023 places Spain as the leading pork supplier to the Philippine market, a country that has 111.5 million inhabitants. More internally, that country occupies the 5th position in the ranking of destination for our exports by volume, with 144,891 tons, and 12th in value, with 271.5 million euros. To put this information in context, in 2020 the data was 76,019 tons and 98.7 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If we focus on Malaysia, the data is more modest since its population is only 33.6 million people. However, our sector also has very important figures in that country. Specifically, Malaysia occupies 17th position in volume, with 30,486 tons, and 20th in value, with 88.2 million euros. Comparing it with 2020, that year 2,881 tons were reached for a value of 8 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In both cases, the increase in quotas in recent years can be observed, which has also allowed for increased trust between suppliers and buyers of both countries, which has been key to reaching the current moment in which the signing of these agreements should mean the beginning of an even more promising commercial future.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">That confidence could be felt during its signing, which took place at the INTERPORC stand at the Alimentaria fair in Barcelona. There, in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual expectation, the visit of delegations from both Asian countries symbolized without a doubt a promising future for commercial and technical relations between Spain and these markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">INTERPORC's strategy with these agreements is not only to consolidate and expand the presence of the Spanish pork sector in key international markets. The promotion of relationships and exchange of technical information also seeks to promote the image of the Spanish pork sector as a sustainable and ethical production model. In that direction, these agreements are a testimony to the international recognition of the quality of Spanish white pigs and their ability to lead by example on issues of animal welfare and sustainability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Arguments and reasons more than enough for the main markets in the world to continue trusting in the meat and processed products of white pork from Spain to feed their consumers.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-26 00:15:32 | 2025-08-01 06:32:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7481 | JBS expands its presence in the supplements market | The new Skin&Body Collagen is available in neutral flavors, strawberry with açaí, cranberry and pineapple with mint. | <p><span lang="DE">JBS will expand its participation in the supplements market through a partnership with Sanavita. Genu-in was chosen by the Farmax Group to be the exclusive supplier of the key ingredient, collagen peptides, for Sanavita's new Skin&Body line.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The companies aim to promote the importance of controlling raw materials from the source, guaranteeing more sustainable and higher quality products for the consumer. Sanavita's new Skin&Body Collagen is recommended for all ages and will be available on ecommerce from the second half of July. The product can also be found in major pharmacies and health food stores in the coming months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A pioneer in the supplementation market, Sanavita is considered a reference in its segment. Genu-in, which operates in the B2B (Business to business) market, uses co-products from the bovine chain to produce collagen peptides, reinforcing the concept of circular economy in JBS's value generation ecosystem. The collagen produced by the company meets major international trends, positioning itself as a vital protein for the body with 360º benefits.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"There is a very interesting synergy between the two brands in terms of positioning, as both believe in intelligent supplementation through science, consistency and quality in the product, in addition to sustainable actions such as the circular economy, generating value in the production chain"</span><span lang="DE">, observes Ricardo Gelain, executive director of Genu-in. The proposal of Genu-in Life collagen goes in this direction, as in a single product the consumer has access to a 360º integrated action mechanism for the entire body. "It is a new positioning in the market and we are happy to be chosen by Sanavita, an iconic and pioneering brand in the supplementation market", he adds.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For Diogo Campos, CEO of Sanavita, the expectation with the partnership is to make collagen increasingly accessible to the public, facilitating communication and the concept of supplementation. "The partnership with Genu-in reinforces our commitment to science and innovation. The traceability system and production process technology guarantee high quality and efficient raw materials. The purpose is to bring a new concept of collagen to the market, looking at the benefits of the asset far beyond the aesthetic issue", says the executive.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-27 00:05:14 | 2025-07-31 19:20:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7482 | PROVACUNO works to speed up the opening of the South Korean market | PROVACUNO has intensified its efforts in South Korea to facilitate the entry of Spanish beef into this important market, within the framework of the “Beef Asia” Project, co-financed by the European Union. | <p><span lang="DE">During their stay in South Korea, PROVACUNO representatives have held strategic meetings with local authorities, main buyers and importers, as well as with various agents of the commercial chain and sector associations. These meetings have revealed great interest in our beef, highlighted for its cereal-based diet, tenderness, juiciness and delicate flavor.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Within the framework of its mission, PROVACUNO organized a gala dinner that was attended by the most prominent Korean importers. In addition, from June 11 to 14, PROVACUNO participated in the Food & Hotel Seoul 2024 fair, the main agri-food fair in South Korea. This event is a reference for such influential markets as Japan, China and Southeast Asia, priority regions for the Spanish beef sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the mission, the opening of the Korean market for beef from France and Ireland was announced, placing Spain in the first line of waiting to obtain the same authorization. This news represents a significant advance for the Spanish meat industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">South Korea is a key market for the high-quality meat sector. Korean consumers particularly value meat that meets the highest standards of production and respect for the environment and animal welfare. In addition, demand in South Korea continues to rise, reaching more than 560,000 tonnes in 2023, making it a very attractive destination for Spanish companies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and through the activities programmed by the Interprofessional, PROVACUNO continues to work tirelessly to accelerate the opening of this market and ensure that Spanish beef is present on Korean tables in the next future.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-27 00:10:44 | 2025-08-01 10:33:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7483 | Danish Crown: The closing of the slaughterhouse in Ringsted is brought forward | In order to avoid overcapacity at the other Danish slaughterhouses, Danish Crown has decided to close the slaughterhouse in Ringsted four weeks earlier than originally planned. Efforts to help employees further are also being brought forward. | <p><span lang="DE">The last working day at Danish Crown's abattoir in Ringsted is brought forward four weeks, so that the last pig is now slaughtered on 14 August. This happens because Danish Crown's three other slaughterhouses have the necessary capacity to slaughter the expected supply of pigs.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">"</span><span lang="DE">There are even fewer slaughter pigs in Denmark right now than we expected when we made the decision to close the abattoir in Ringsted. Therefore, we cannot employ the employees at all the slaughterhouses to a sufficient extent, and we are now taking the consequences of that. At the same time, there are more Ringsted employees who want further training than expected, so we therefore believe that the employees here will understand our decision. Even if it means that the closing of their workplace is brought forward by four weeks", says Jesper Sørensen, who is production director at Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the majority of the employees in Ringsted will still be paid for the remaining four weeks, even if they do not have to come to work. Some will, however, be tasked with cleaning up the slaughterhouse, while the employees who are registered for further training during the period will not experience any changes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">When the closure of the abattoir in Ringsted was a fact, a comprehensive social plan was launched, which aims to help the employees in the best possible way in their working lives. That plan will not be changed, but job placement is now being accelerated even more.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This means, among other things, that the planned external job fair will be brought forward, expectedly to week 30. In addition, the more than 50 companies that have indicated that they have jobs for some of the dismissed employees will be contacted. This is done with a view to starting concrete "matchmaking" during July.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Over 150 employees from Ringsted will go on a bus trip to our Jutland slaughterhouses to see if those jobs could be something for them. At the same time, we are intensifying the work with the other initiatives that are planned, because when we bring forward a closure, we also have a responsibility to bring forward the planned help", says Jesper Sørensen.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Danish Crown decided to close the abattoir in Ringsted in order to increase overall efficiency by making better use of the capacity of the other Danish abattoirs and at the same time release funds for investments in the abattoirs in Horsens, Herning, Blans and a new factory in Vejen. </span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-27 00:15:27 | 2025-08-01 14:07:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7484 | Spain: The livestock sector is very important for health and the ecological balance | “In terms of sustainability, in the white pig sector in Spain we are moving towards circularity and the word waste ceases to exist". This was stated by José Miguel Mulet, researcher, writer and scientific communicator, who participated alongside Juan Pascual, vice president of France, Iberia and Italy at Elanco Animal Health, in the EFE Dialogues, organized by the Interprofessional Agri-Food Organization of White Pigs (INTERPORC). | <p><span lang="DE">During the meeting, both experts agreed to point out that livestock farming in general is “very important, although it may not seem like it or it is not popular, for the ecological balance and health of all, as stated by more than 14 prestigious medical associations from all around the world".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding the demonization that the meat sector is suffering, they recalled that it is above all a fashion because if you look at the consumption figures, it doesn't seem like it's that big of a deal. "It's more about what you talk about than what you don't eat". And what is not understood, Mulet pointed out, is that "we demonize a sector, which is key to producing quality protein and establishing the rural population, with all the demographic problem".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Along the same lines, Pascual has explained that in Spain, from the production plants and the farms to the butcher-shops, there are many thousands of people who develop a sector "that is fundamental for the economy and who also make a contribution very important to society, on the one hand because we criticize so much that there is no support for the emptied Spain, a large part of those people work in the emptied Spain, and on the other hand, they are bringing fundamental nutrients to society".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Focusing more on the population's diet, Mulet has stated that "we need high-quality protein, vitamin B12 and a lot of nutrients that are very difficult to obtain with alternatives to meat consumption, and sometimes even more expensive to produce. Eating meat, in principle, is good for health, its inclusion is part of a balanced and healthy diet, much easier to follow than a diet without meat".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In fact, Pascual pointed out, "we have never eaten so healthy, it is not true that meat has antibiotics and other things that are said. “Each one of us can do a lot, we have to do it on a daily basis by giving real messages based on science",</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For both experts, the challenge of the meat and livestock sector is to communicate. For Mulet: "The meat sector has to refute all false information, because the reputational mortgage can be very high and it is easy to refute with the truth all the messages that are false".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For Pascual: "The sector must invest in communication towards politicians and towards society and try to put an end to messages that are not true, from the school, for example, fighting to eliminate references from textbooks against livestock farming".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-27 00:20:00 | 2025-07-31 00:34:58 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7485 | Marel: QSR production on a breast meat processing line | A breast meat processing line comprising ProFlow software, SensorX, RoboOptimizer and I-Cut 122 TrimSort systems can produce a wide variety of high-quality ‘regular’ products including fillets, butterflies and tenders. But such a line is very versatile and can also be used to produce whole-muscle fast food, such as burgers (sandwiches) and strips, or a combination of both items. | <p><span lang="DE">Given the increasing importance of the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market, this possibility is very welcome. In such a QSR process, <strong>RoboOptimizer</strong> is a new component, which automates loading of the portion cutter. In doing this, RoboOptimizer plays a vital role in moving towards an operator-free environment. Global Product Specialist Morten Dalqvist explains how Marel’s breast meat processing line is optimally suited for the production of QSR items.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Seen from a QSR perspective, the process of creating whole-muscle fast food products involves both state-of-the-art machinery and software. High-quality deboned fillets coming from the <strong>AMF-i</strong> or <strong>FHF FlexControl</strong> are routed to their most appropriate destinations by <strong>ProFlow distribution software</strong>, which ensures that each fillet is processed with top yield, quality and value in mind. The fillets proceed through <strong>SensorX</strong> to RoboOptimizer, where they are correctly positioned for portioning in the <strong>I-Cut 122 TrimSort</strong>. Morten Dalqvist says, "In this way, it is possible to produce either one chicken burger, two burgers, a burger with strips or a number of strips from a single fillet. Yields will be top. The process is fully automatic with no need to touch products, unless manual trimming is required".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"RoboOptimizer is a new essential component in this completely controlled QSR breast meat process. It does away with the need to arrange products manually before they enter the portion cutter. Thanks to correct positioning by robot, it is much easier to create high-yield end products, either sandwiches or strips, and still meet uniform specifications for the end-product", continues Morten Dalqvist.</span></p> <p><strong>The process can be fully automatic with no need for human hands to touch the product.</strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The RoboOptimizer can accurately position fillets based on their being identified correctly as left fillets or right fillets. Only by placing every single fillet in its optimal position can top quality and yield be achieved. The downstream portion cutter is supplied with products that consistently meet the right length, width, height and weight criteria. Marel holds patents for this innovative process, which highlights the uniqueness of the line.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Why is it so important to have left and right fillets identified correctly? Morten Dalqvist answers, "Even when all fillets are orientated similarly on the belt, head-first for instance, the cutting result can still depend on whether they are left or right fillets. The difference between a left and right fillet can make all the difference between a product being accepted, rejected or downgraded.<br />When producing fillets for chicken sandwiches, left and right detection is essential. If the fillet is cut the wrong way, it will be rejected downstream, as it won’t have the teardrop or rectangular shape wanted by the customer. Only when it is cut along the direction of the meat fibers, which is different for left and right fillets, will the sandwich fillet be top quality.<br />For strips, cutting against the fillet fibers should be avoided too. Once these fibers have been destroyed, the strip will become very elastic or very thin. It will be downgraded because it can no longer be controlled in the downstream process. You simply have to maintain the dimensions of the product. If product stretches too much during the tumbling and coating processes, its quality will deteriorate".</span></p> <p><strong>Thanks to positioning by robot, it is much easier to create high-yield burgers and strips.</strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The gap between the belts of <strong>RoboOptimizer</strong> and <strong>I-Cut 122 TrimSort</strong> rejects products automatically. "It all sounds very simple. However, RoboOptimizer’s intelligence knows exactly when to skip a product - examples being loose trimmings, off-cuts, faulty products and products that are either out of range or too close to one another. This ensures that any disruptions to the process flow are taken out at this point. Maintaining a five-centimeter gap between the belts is therefore crucial for discarding rejected fillets. At the same time the robot arm swiftly transfers the accepted fillets from one belt to the other", concludes Morten Dalqvist.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 00:05:09 | 2025-07-31 19:20:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7486 | HCC urges farmers to remain vigilant over Bluetongue concerns | Livestock farmers in Wales are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Bluetongue virus in sheep and cattle by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). | <p><span lang="DE">There are currently no live cases of Bluetongue in Wales and no evidence that the virus is circulating. However, as the weather gets warmer the likelihood that cases will occur in Great Britain increases.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Bluetongue virus is primarily transmitted by midge bites and affects cattle, goats and sheep. The impacts on susceptible animals can vary greatly – some show no clinical signs or effects at all, while for others it can cause productivity issues, while and in the most severe cases can be fatal for infected animals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC’s Producer and Processor Lead John Richards commented: "It is likely that the first cases of Bluetongue in the UK will be detected along England’s south coast as the disease moves north from Europe. However, we would urge Welsh livestock farmers to remain vigilant, particularly as the weather temperature increases".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">John continued: "The disease does not affect food safety and does not pose a threat to human health. However, given the potential implications on animal welfare as well as farms and industry productivity, farmers should report any concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency".</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 00:10:10 | 2025-08-01 13:49:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7487 | USDA proposes new rule to clarify unfair practices in the meat industry | Proposal marks the fourth in a series of actions by the Biden-Harris Administration to promote fair competition and lower food costs by modernizing the Packers and Stockyards Act. | <p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new action to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. USDA’s <span lang="DE">Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets</span><u><span lang="DE"> </span></u><span lang="DE">proposed rule would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors. This will support farmers and growers, and continues President Biden’s work to lower food costs for consumers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Secretary Vilsack made the announcement during an event at the Center for American Progress showcasing the Administration’s agenda to create more affordable and competitive agricultural markets. The event highlighted USDA’s wide-ranging progress to enhance the Department’s ability to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act, including previous rulemaking and an enforcement partnership with the Department of Justice. The event also provided a look back at USDA’s successful Investing in America Agenda efforts to enhance independent meat and poultry and other diversified food processing capacity; expand domestic, innovative fertilizer production; create a fairer market for seeds and other agricultural inputs; and support more robust and resilient supply chains. USDA also released a fact sheet highlighting its actions under the Biden-Harris Administration to spur competition in the agriculture sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Entrenched market power and the abuses that flow from it remain an obstacle to achieving lower prices for consumers and fairer practices for producers", said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Today’s proposed rule stands for clear, transparent standards so that markets function fairly and competitively for consumers and producers alike. With our whole-of-government approach to competition and resiliency, the Biden-Harris Administration is fighting every day to lower costs for American families and give farmers a fairer shake".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The proposed rule will better protect farmers, ranchers, and other covered market participants by making clearer how prohibitions on unfair practices will be enforced under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Specifically, the rule provides clearer tests and frameworks around unfair practices that harm market participants individually and unfair practices that harm markets overall. If finalized, this rule would better enable USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to carry out its legal obligation to ensure fair and competitive national livestock, meat, and poultry markets and ensure livestock producers and poultry growers can secure the full value for their products and services.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Farmers, ranchers, consumers, and smaller processors all depend upon the Packers & Stockyards Act to protect them from bad actors in the marketplace", said USDA’s Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets Andy Green. "It’s time to provide the regulatory clarity and simplicity needed to put an end to unfair conduct that harms the market or that harms market participants".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The proposal is based on USDA’s extensive administrative case law and builds off of precedent established under other unfair practices laws. The proposal follows well-understood approaches to unfair practices and unfair methods of competition.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 00:15:50 | 2025-07-31 01:44:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7488 | Key survey shows the shoots of optimism in Australian beef industry | Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey (BPIS). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The survey, run three times a year by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), has reported that one in two producers saw a positive outlook, resulting in a nett positive sentiment increase of 11% to 34% compared to the last survey in November 2023.<br /><br />A much smaller cohort saw a negative outlook (16%), while about one in three (31%) were uncommitted and uncertain about the next 12 months.<br /><br />The survey spoke to over 3000 grassfed beef cattle producers in April and May this year. It covers producer sentiment and intentions, herd profile, spring and autumn calving, turn-off weights for different producer types and sales-to-date forecast.<br /><br />Manager for Market Information at MLA, Stephen Bignell, said that Northern producers were generally more positive than Southern producers, but that there were key variations across the states.<br /><br />"The results suggest that that Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian producers are more positive than producers in other states, mostly due to an increase in prices and increased confidence following rain over the summer", Mr Bignell said.<br /><br />"Producers in Western Australia continue to report a far less positive outlook, driven by a fall in prices and a lack of rainfall in key cattle grazing areas".<br /><br />At the producer level, there is a net intention to increase the on-farm grassfed adult beef cattle herd in the next 12 months:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>28% indicating they would increase their herd size</li> <li>54% indicating it would remain unchanged; and</li> <li>19% indicating they would decrease their herd size.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We note this is a clear change in intention from that reported in the November 2023 survey where there was a stronger intention to reduce herd sizes, reflecting the dry conditions heading into summer", Mr Bignell said.<br /><br />"While the results do not indicate producers have all shifted to a rebuild focus, there has been a noticeable shift away from herd reductions at this stage".<br /><br />When analysed further, producers noted that the summer rainfall had influenced their herd size intentions.<br /><br />The April 2024 survey had a focus on measuring some of the demographics of Australia’s herd.<br /><br />From the survey it has been estimated that there are approximately just over 26 million on-farm grassfed adult beef cattle. Over half of the on-farm grassfed adult beef cattle on hand are breeding cows with heifers making up an additional 15% of the total estimated herd size.<br /><br />Queensland accounts for almost half the herd size (48%), with New South Wales holding 20% and the remaining states making up the rest.<br /><br />The Beef Producer Intentions Survey was designed by MLA to support the industry with reliable data and is used by MLA and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It is one of the inputs into the MLA beef industry forecasting models.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 00:20:27 | 2025-08-01 07:07:31 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7489 | ELPOZO is the most present brand in Spanish homes | ELPOZO foods are purchased by 71.1 percent of Spanish households, according to Kantar Worldpanel's 'Brand Footprint' ranking. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The ELPOZO brand is once again, for the ninth consecutive year, the most present in Spanish homes, according to the 'Brand Footprint' ranking prepared by the consulting firm Kantar Worldpanel, the largest study of mass consumption brands based on real purchases during the last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Spanish food company is ahead of Coca-Cola in its presence in homes, and has achieved 105.20 million contacts with the consumer, and a purchase frequency of 7.6. In addition, ELPOZO is the number 1 consumer brand in the Autonomous Communities of Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, the Canary Islands, the Region of Murcia, Andalusia, Navarra and La Rioja.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The 'Brand Footprint' 2024 study identifies the 50 consumer brands that are purchased the most in Spain. This report, which reflects purchases made by households, is based on contacts with the consumer, which are built from the number of buyers of a brand and the frequency with which they purchase it.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This year's report reveals that successful innovation, supporting brands with advertising and communication, carrying out effective promotions and working with distribution are the most effective levers for growth and being able to position oneself among the preferred brands of consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This year, El Pozo Alimentación celebrates 70 years of history driven by the values that saw it born and committed to a coherent business model that is respectful of its stakeholders to achieve fully sustainable development, creating value and sharing it with consumers, clients, employees, suppliers, society in general and investors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Its maxim is the development of healthy, nutritious and safe solutions that, in addition to feeding, provide pleasure, well-being and health.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 00:25:23 | 2025-08-01 11:00:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7496 | Looking to enhance belt lifespan while reducing operational expenses and boosting productivity? | Looking to enhance belt lifespan while reducing operational expenses and boosting productivity? | <p>The red meat processing industry contends with some of the most demanding conditions in the food industry. From cold and wet environments to stringent washdown procedures, both workforce and equipment must endure harsh environments to ensure product quality and safety.</p> <p>In primary red meat processing, conveyor belts are crucial. Ammeraal Beltech uni DTB stands out as the premier choice, boasting innovative design and durable materials.</p> <p><strong>Here Are 4 Reasons Why uni DTB Is The Ideal Choice:</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Cut-resistant properties</strong>: Increased top-deck surface for improved lifetime.</li> <li><strong>Polyketone material</strong>: Improved impact strength, ductile properties, and proven chemical resistance.</li> <li><strong>Effortless mounting and dismounting</strong>: Thanks to innovative 8mm lock-pin technology.</li> <li><strong>Optimised belt design</strong>: Reduced knife-impact area, reinforced belt edges.</li> </ul> <p>"<em>The uni DTB represents our most advanced red meat deboning and trimming modular belt. Its innovative design and durable material make it perfect for extending belt lifespan and reducing operational costs while boosting productivity</em>”, says Sander Bakker, Global Industry Segment Manager – PROTEIN Meat, Poultry, & Fish at Ammeraal Beltech.</p> <p><strong>Leading Food Safety Measures</strong></p> <p>“<em>In a landscape where food safety is crucial</em><em>, the uni DTB belt emerges as a game-changer</em>”, Bakker continues. “<em>Its cutting-edge design not only raises hygiene standards but also acts as a shield against foreign body contamination. With SingleLink<sup>®</sup> technology extending up to 28 inches and UltraClean one-part sprockets, it minimises contamination risks, ensuring product integrity and setting new reliability and safety benchmarks</em>.”</p> <p><strong>Unlock the Future of Meat Processing</strong></p> <p>Elevate your meat processing operations with the uni DTB belt from Ammeraal Beltech. Engineered to excel in demanding environments, it offers durability, efficiency, and unmatched food safety standards.</p> <p>For further information on the uni DTB belt, <em><a href="https://www.ammeraalbeltech.com/en/products/modular-belts/uni-DTB/"><strong>visit our website</strong></a></em> and <a href="https://www.ammeraalbeltech.com/en/contact/"><strong><em>contact</em></strong> <strong>our expert</strong>s</a>!</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 12:47:18 | 2025-07-31 19:04:11 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7490 | Marel: Elevating meat processing with advanced grading solutions | Experience enhanced meat grading accuracy and efficiency with Marel's advanced carcass grading solutions, ensuring consistent quality and operational excellence in the processes. | <p><span lang="DE">Today's meat processing industry is rapidly changing. Your challenges drive our innovation, and our integration of the VBG 2000, VBS 2000, and VCS 2000 carcass grading systems is a testament to our commitment to enhancing your operational efficiency and product quality. These advancements are tailored to empower you to overcome the industry's most pressing challenges including, tightening margins, labor scarcity, and the demand for higher food safety and sustainability.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Precision and consistency for pork and beef grading</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Your quest for uniformity and accuracy in pork and beef carcass grading is met with our VCS 2000 and VBS 2000 systems. By automating the grading process with high-speed imaging and analysis, we eliminate the inconsistencies inherent in manual evaluations. This shift increases consumer confidence in your product quality and value, and streamlines your operations, directly addressing your need for efficiency and reliability in every piece of meat processed.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Enhancing precision with the VBG 2000</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The VBG 2000, specifically designed for precision in rib-eye evaluation, supports your goal of delivering unparalleled product quality. Grading approximately 95% of all North American-fed cattle with unmatched accuracy, this system significantly contributes to building and maintaining a strong brand reputation and customer trust, which are crucial for your business's success and growth.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Addressing efficiency, data-driven decisions, and compliance</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Our carcass grading solutions offer a strategic advantage in an environment where operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and regulatory compliance are crucial to your success. Our technologies are developed with your needs in mind, providing tools to enhance performance, reduce dependency on labor, and ensure compliance with food safety and sustainability standards. This approach helps you navigate the challenges of increased input costs and positions you to respond proactively to consumer demands for traceability and sustainable products.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">A partnership focused on your success</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Our mission extends beyond offering new technologies; it's about providing solutions that resonate with your operational realities and market demands. From automating processes to tackling labor shortages to ensuring your products meet the highest food safety and sustainability standards, we support your journey towards more efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Innovating together for a sustainable future</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Marel's advanced carcass grading solutions for pork and beef are crafted to enhance your meat grading processes' accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, enabling you to deliver superior quality products and achieve operational excellence. </span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-29 00:05:44 | 2025-08-01 07:01:33 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7491 | Kiwi sheepmeat supply makes room for Aussie lamb | Australian lamb slaughter reached a new peak, with the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) slaughter report recording over 510,000 head. This figure is in line with the high production we’ve seen over the past few years; 2023 saw the largest lamb production volume on record, and Australian sheepmeat made up half of all exports. | <p><span lang="DE">This means there was more lamb and mutton available in the global market last year than ever before, which has been compounded by a strong supply from New Zealand, the second largest exporter, making up roughly 30% of global supply.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While NZ supply has been strong so far this year, there are signs that production will soften over the coming months.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Slaughter</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">For the year-to-April, total NZ sheep and lamb slaughter lifted 8% year-on-year to just under 10 million head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This increase in slaughter has manifested as a sharply higher stock turn-off rate, suggesting the flock will continue to shrink in the future.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The increase in total slaughter was entirely due to a 14% uptick in lamb slaughter, while sheep slaughter fell 19%. The high rate of lamb slaughter means the breeding ewe flock will shrink and that the future lamb crop is likely to be smaller, even if lambing percentages increase due to better conditions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This increase in slaughter has begun to reverse, according to market reports in New Zealand. Commentary suggests that processors are beginning to face low supply, and deadweight lamb prices have begun to lift.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Weather</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Rain in key areas has improved the seasonal outlook for the rest of the year. This is especially true of the North Island, which had the largest increases in slaughter, and endured a hot and dry summer. With that said, some parts of the South Island remain dry; mostly confined to the Canterbury plains north of Wellington.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Looking ahead</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Increased slaughter and dry conditions have encouraged destocking, resulting in a reduction in the size of the flock. As both of these factors are beginning to reverse, it’s likely that NZ sheepmeat export volumes will begin to moderate over the next several months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As the only major competitor to Australian sheepmeat in the global market, moderated supply of NZ sheepmeat will be a positive for Australia, freeing up space in the global market for the record production volumes Australia is forecast to export over the remainder of 2024.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-29 00:16:42 | 2025-08-01 05:38:35 | Details Edit Delete |
