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| 6375 | USDA announces funding availability to expand meat and poultry processing options | The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These new grant programs, the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program and the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, are part of the broader $1 billion American Rescue Plan investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This is the latest step in USDA’s transformational work to fill gaps and help small and underserved producers market their products, support thriving local and regional food systems by investing in processing capacity that’s closer to farms, and alleviate major bottlenecks in food and agricultural supply chains,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Importantly, we’re also taking steps to increase the overall availability of protein from indigenous animals like bison, reindeer and salmon, which have been the backbone of tribal food systems for generations".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Since July 2021, for example, USDA has worked with 30 businesses to expand their operations through Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Project grants and has helped many more work towards a federal grant of inspection through Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This new grant program will provide up to $50 million to improve tribal nations’ food and agricultural supply chain resiliency by developing and expanding value-added infrastructure related to meat from indigenous animals like bison, reindeer or salmon. The<strong> </strong>program will fund projects that focus on expanding local capacity for the harvesting, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling or distribution of indigenous meats.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This is a historic investment to support indigenous food supply chains by enhancing community food sovereignty and traditional harvesting methods,” said USDA Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson. “Tribal nations have clearly articulated their priorities to USDA over the last two years, and this program directly responds by focusing on species and activities which have historically not had significant access to funding in federal programs.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“For too long, Native American farmers and ranchers have been asked to produce more to meet increasing demand across the country and around the world, while they and the tribal communities they come from have struggled to see their fair share of the benefits", said USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small. "Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is proud to offer this investment in tribal nations’ food chain resiliency as a part of USDA’s broader efforts to restore indigenous food ways. By expanding and enhancing local processing capacity, these projects will provide culturally appropriate food and community food security to tribal communities".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, as defined by the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, as well as wholly-owned arms and instrumentalities, and joint or multi-tribal government entities. USDA partners with tribal-serving organizations on projects to reimagine federal food and agriculture programs from an indigenous perspective and inform future USDA programs and policies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Local Meat Capacity Grant program will provide up to $75 million in grants to fund innovative projects designed to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by providing producers with more local processing options and strengthening their market potential. This grant program is targeted to support meat and poultry processors with smaller-scale projects, with a goal to increase processing availability and variety for local and regional livestock producers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Local and regional meat processing is an important part of a resilient food supply chain. It not only provides producers with diverse processing options in their areas, but it also adds infrastructure, income and jobs in communities and provides more choices for consumers,” said USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt. “These Local Meat Capacity grants will provide local livestock and poultry producers with more and better options by modernizing, diversifying, and decentralizing processing capacity. As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s comprehensive approach to transforming the food system from farm to fork, this program complements other USDA grant programs building capacity along the supply chain, like the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, by providing targeted support for meat and poultry processors with smaller-scale projects".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Local Meat Capacity Grants will fund both expansion and equipment-only projects through a competitive grant process. USDA encourages applicants to engage with livestock producers, especially small and underserved ranchers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Both grant programs are aligned with USDA efforts to:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Ensure equitable access to USDA programs and benefits from USDA-funded projects and support the policies of Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.</li> <li>Contribute to the resilience of the food and agricultural supply chains through support for diversified, value-added agriculture and support the policies of Executive Order 14017 on America’s Supply Chains.</li> <li>Promote competition in the food system and support the policies of Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-22 00:10:36 | 2025-08-01 19:08:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8336 | INTERPORC and Aragon strengthen their collaboration in Figan | The Interprofessional Agri-Food Association of White Pigs (INTERPORC) held meetings with the President of the Government of Aragon, Jorge Azcón, and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of the Government of Aragon, Javier Rincón Gimeno, within the framework of Figan 2025. INTERPORC representatives also met with leading companies and organizations in the autonomous community. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These meetings have served to strengthen INTERPORC's institutional relations with Aragon, consolidating several collaborative initiatives to boost the pork sector in the region, such as the Pork Forum, which will take place in Zaragoza on April 29th and will discuss the challenges facing the Aragonese pork industry. This event will also feature the regional premiere of the documentary "The Year of the Relief," an Interprofessional initiative that focuses on generational change as a pillar of the sector's future.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Manuel García, president of the Interprofessional Association, emphasized that "we have a strong commitment to institutional dialogue, promoting strategic projects for the region, and defending a pork production model based on sustainability, innovation, and animal welfare."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Likewise, Alberto Herranz, Director General of INTERPORC, stated that "we are a sector that generates 415,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, that creates significant wealth, and that exports 2.72 million tons. These are very significant figures in which Aragon plays a significant role".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In this regard, Daniel de Miguel, International Director, noted that "Aragon is the second autonomous community in production and exports, with a total of 1.05 million tons of pork produced, of which 811,414 tons were exported."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During the fair, INTERPORC representatives participated in events such as the European conference "Analysis and Debate on the Impact of the New Proposed Regulation on Animal Welfare during Transport", where the most difficult aspects of this legislation to implement were discussed and a new transport welfare certificate was presented.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">They also attended the meeting on sustainable livestock farming organized by Somos Ganadería. There, Caterina Avanza, from the office of MEP Benoît Cassart, explained the work her intergroup is doing to convey the reality of the livestock sector to the European Parliament. INTERPORC, for its part, presented the issues it is working on in the Spanish pig sector. The main conclusion of this meeting is the need for all livestock organizations to work together to address the threats facing the sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Figan closes its doors for this edition after bringing together 1,100 exhibitors and attracting more than 55,000 visitors.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-31 00:43:49 | 2025-08-02 00:12:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8581 | MLA expands market insights with launch of two new livestock indicators | Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has unveiled two new livestock market indicators: the National Feeder Heifer Indicator (NFHI) and the Online Sheep Indicator (OSI), marking a significant step forward in livestock market transparency and decision-making support. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These indicators are the latest refinement of MLA’s National Livestock Reporting System (NLRS), which already covers more than 50 physical saleyard markets and produces 18 price indicators. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The NFHI and OSI are designed to provide producers, processors, and stakeholders with more targeted, real-time insights into two critical market segments. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The launch reflects MLA’s commitment to delivering practical tools that help producers make informed decisions. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to MLA Managing Director Michael Crowley, "These indicators are a direct response to industry demand for more granular and accessible market data", Mr Crowley said. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The NFHI is the first of its kind, offering a dedicated lens into the feeder heifer market, an area previously underrepresented in national reporting". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The NFHI provides detailed data on feeder heifers which are young female cattle raised for feedlots. It includes price trends, head counts, and breakdowns by saleyard, region, and category. It mirrors the structure of the existing feeder steer indicator and includes filters by state and report date. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The NFHI will be an important decision-making tool for both producers and buyers as in combination with the existing National Feeder Steer Indicator (NFSI), they now have a complete picture of the entire feeder market,” Mr Crowley said. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This indicator will also provide MLA and industry with data to build insights into the heifer and steer supply and price dynamic across the rebuild and liquidation cycles". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The OSI is MLA’s first indicator based on online sales data for restocker and breeder sheep. It tracks price and head count trends over 12 months, with breakdowns by breed and filters by state, region, and category. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The indicator will be useful for tracking value and price during cycles of flock rebuilding", Mr Crowley said. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With poor conditions currently impacting producers in South Australia and Victoria, it will be especially valuable as producers move into a rebuild once conditions break". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These indicators also respond to recommendations from the 2017 ACCC report on improving competition in the cattle and beef industry. MLA has invested significantly in developing these tools, leveraging two decades of historical data to ensure robust comparative analysis. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The more information we can capture, the better the price transparency across all livestock markets, Mr Crowley said. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We continue to encourage participation from all livestock sale platforms to strengthen the value of these indicators". </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-06-27 00:10:47 | 2025-08-02 00:12:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8689 | Thuringia boosts animal welfare with €3.5 million funding | Thuringia's commitment to animal welfare in livestock farming is evident as the state has disbursed €3.5 million in support to farms that have invested in improving animal husbandry conditions. A significant portion of this funding, €2.8 million, has been specifically allocated to promote animal welfare measures in pig farming. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These funds, paid out in recent weeks, acknowledge the advancements made by farms in 2024 to enhance the living conditions of their livestock, including providing increased space and better exercise and cooling facilities.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Targeted Support for Pig and Cattle Farms</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Approximately €2.8 million of the total disbursed amount went to 50 pig farms this year. This marks a notable increase of around half a million euros compared to the previous year, when 44 pig farms received support. In the cattle farming sector, 71 farms received funding totaling almost €437,000, an increase of 12 farms compared to 2024.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Promoting Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Practices</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The primary goal of this funding is to foster species-appropriate and climate-friendly animal husbandry, while simultaneously easing the financial burden on farmers. "The requirements for species-appropriate animal husbandry are increasing, but the associated investment costs place an additional burden on our farmers' often strained earnings situation," stated Colette Boos-John, Thuringia's Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Minister Boos-John emphasized that this financial support ensures the economic stability of farms and simultaneously creates an incentive for sustainable animal husbandry and greater ecological responsibility.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The funding for pig and cattle farms originates from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Additionally, support for the keeping of endangered livestock breeds receives financing from the Joint Task for the Improvement of Agricultural Structures and Coastal Protection (GAK).</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-07-31 00:20:00 | 2025-08-02 02:10:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8388 | Spain: The value of sheep exports increased by 20% in 2024 | The value of sheep and goat exports has increased by 20% and 16% respectively in 2024, reaching €558 million for sheep and €19 million for goat. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These figures were analyzed in a meeting between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food and the sector. At the meeting, it was revealed that sheep and goat meat production in Spain remained stable last year (-0.1%) and reached a total of €1.183 billion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This sector represents 4.2% of livestock production in Spain. This was stated by Elena Busutil, Director General of Agricultural Production and Markets, who chaired the meeting with the sector. Among the data analyzed, a downward trend in the national sheep population (-0.8%) stands out.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This trend is also observed in the European Union, with sheep populations declining by -4.5% . This situation has led to a reduction in supply, reflected in the high prices for small ruminant meat in a foreign market with high demand . The sheep and goat meat market is currently marked by a complicated geopolitical and climatic context in which trade with Middle Eastern countries has taken on special importance.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-14 00:15:06 | 2025-08-01 11:51:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7333 | The Spanish Serrano Ham Consortium exported 59,850.29 tons of products in 2023 | During 2023, a total of 59,850.29 tons were exported in the sector, compared to the 57,026.79 tons exported in 2022; which is equivalent to an increase of 4.95% in terms of volume. In terms of value, exports were carried out for a total value of 657,181,993.84 euros, which represented an increase of 10.8% compared to the previous year. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These figures demonstrate the notoriety that the Spanish Serrano Ham Consortium has today and how the differential values of the ConsorcioSerrano quality seal are consolidated in international markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Currently, the Spanish Serrano Ham Consortium has a firm presence in more than 60 international markets , through a sector plan developed together with ICEX that focuses its promotional activity on 4 strategic markets such as France, Mexico, the Netherlands and Australia.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Thus, the countries of the European Union imported a total of 43,216.85 tons during this year, which represents 72.2% of exports of cured ham, with countries such as France, which have seen their export volume increase by 4.95%, followed by Germany, whose increase was of 7.32%. For their part, Third Countries recorded a volume of 16,633.44, which is equivalent to 27.8% of the total.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It should be noted that exports have continued to grow thanks to the efforts carried out by the Serrano Ham Consortium in different international promotional actions, such as tastings at points of sale, advertising in specialized and consumer-directed media, conferences training courses, online media campaigns or participation in different national and international fairs.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-24 00:20:23 | 2025-08-01 14:42:11 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8375 | Argentine: The first two months of 2025 saw declines in exports compared to 2024 | Despite the measures taken by Javier Milei's government to make foreign trade more flexible, according to data published by the Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC), 96,805 tons of beef were shipped abroad during the first two months of 2025. This result represented a 26.1% drop compared to the same period in 2024. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These figures contrast with the sector's performance in other countries around the world, as international demand remains strong and prices are rising. Argentine's competitors in the market have increased their exports by between 3% and 22%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The good news is that meat prices are rising significantly. Thus, the drop in shipped volumes is offset by payments received from meat exports, which reached US$474.5 million in the first two months of the year. This figure helped to ensure that the year-over-year decline in foreign currency earnings was only 3.8%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This result was even more evident in the monthly increase in February 2025, a period in which, according to information provided by INDEC (National Institute of Statistics and Census), foreign sales reached 50.1 thousand tons (product weight). This volume, while an improvement compared to January (46.7 thousand tons shipped), was 27.5% less than the same month in 2024.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-10 00:10:30 | 2025-08-02 00:10:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8182 | AHDB: Q4 2024 Pork cost of production | The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and margin estimations have been published for Q4 2024. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These estimates use performance figures for breeding and finishing herds. They indicate that the full economic cost of production for Q4 2024 is estimated at 197p/kg deadweight, with margins per slaughter pig estimated at £10.31 per head and 11.5p/kg deadweight. They estimated cost of production has increased by 7p from 2024 Q3 where the estimated cost of production stood at 190p/kg.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Feed cost have risen this quarter and now make up an estimated 63% of total costs, which is an increase of around 8p. This rise in feed costs has made up the majority of the increase in cost of production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Energy prices have also increased in Q4 of 2024, but this is offset by the fall in fuel prices and slight deduction in interest costs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pig prices have fallen this quarter to around 209p/kg (APP) in Q4 of 2024.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-06 00:25:43 | 2025-08-02 00:12:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7885 | AHDB: Q3 2024 Pork cost of production | The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and margin estimations have been published for Q3 2024. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These estimates use performance figures for breeding and finishing herds. They indicate that the full economic cost of production for Q3 2024 is estimated at 190p/kg deadweight, with margins per slaughter pig estimated at £19.40 per head and 21.90p/kg deadweight. The estimated cost of production has reduced by 5p from 2024 Q2 where the estimated cost of production stood at 195p/kg.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Feed costs have fallen in this quarter and now make up an estimated 61% of total costs, which is a fall of around 5p/kg deadweight since Q2 2024. The reduction in feed costs has made up the majority of the fall in cost of production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Energy and fuel prices have also been easing throughout Q3 of 2024, as have building and finance costs. There has been a slight rise in other variable costs which include breeding and veterinary costs and maintenance costs. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pig prices have remained consistent with the first half of 2024 at around 212p/kg (APP) in Q3 of 2024.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-11-05 00:05:27 | 2025-08-01 19:17:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7983 | Beef prices hit record levels in Canada | Droughts on the Canadian prairies, a consequence of environmental pollution and global warming, have caused the price of beef to rise to astronomical levels. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These days in Canada, all it takes is a visit to the meat section of a supermarket to realize that becoming a vegetarian is a new possibility.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The price of ground beef, steaks and roasts has continued to rise this year, reaching record highs at supermarkets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Retail beef prices fluctuate regularly, but have generally increased in recent years.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The price increase comes just before the busiest period for many supermarkets and butchers, ahead of the Christmas season.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"I've been working here for quite a while and these are probably the highest prices I've ever seen", said Jim Jackson, owner of Cut Rite Meats in Calgary.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef prices have risen at a faster rate than pork and chicken, he said, and some customers have cut back on their orders slightly.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our profits at the end of the day are down. I don't want to take money from customers. We're just trying to do the best we can", Jackson said of his shrinking profit margins from beef sales.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Retail prices also reflect the rise in cattle values, which reached record levels this year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Overall, grocery store food prices have risen 2.7 per cent over the past 12 months, according to the latest data released by Statistics Canada.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In September, a kilo of ground beef sold for about $13, compared with $11.69 a year ago and $9 a kilo five years ago.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef tenderloin cuts rose to more than $32 per kilo in September, after selling for around $20 in December 2023.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Alberta, cattle prices rose 7.6 per cent in September compared to the same month in 2023, rising to $236.08 per hundredweight, according to Statistics Canada. Five years ago, slaughtered cattle sold for about $130 per hundredweight.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We're in a time of record prices", said Brenna Grant, chief executive of Canfax, a Canadian beef statistics company based in Calgary.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Some feeder animals are selling for 21 percent more than last year's prices, Grant said, while average cattle prices are up 45 to 65 percent compared with prices five years ago.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have to remember that globally we have a growing population, a growing middle class that wants more protein. It's not just beef, it's pork and poultry. Consumers want more of that product", said Brenna Grant, director of Canfax.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On the other hand, the number of cattle in the country has decreased in recent years as many ranchers faced increasing expenses, such as feed costs, due to drought conditions.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Canada's cattle population is currently the lowest it has been since 1987.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Beef is a tricky commodity because no one can control the supply of beef in the short term", said Ellen Goddard, an agricultural economist and professor emeritus at the University of Alberta.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cow-calf ranchers on the prairies largely make decisions about how many cows they're going to keep in their herd, and that determines how many calves they're going to have, and that determines how much beef supply we're going to have two and a half years from now. So there's this long biological lag in production. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Declining livestock numbers have resulted in less beef available for sale in supermarkets and butcher shops in Canada.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The industry is now in full liquidation mode and as a result, supplies are lower and, as expected, prices are higher", said Kevin Grier, a livestock market analyst.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Some ranchers are considering increasing their herds again as their profit margins have improved.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Strong consumer demand for roasts and ground beef in North America is also contributing to rising prices.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Canadians and Americans are continuing to eat more beef", Grier said. "We have at least another year, perhaps until 2026, of very limited beef supply. Beef cuts continue to sell even at record prices because they are often considered the highest quality and most desirable meat. Beef is the Cadillac", he said.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-12-04 00:20:23 | 2025-08-02 01:18:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8342 | INTERPORC: The importance of reverse trade missions | The reverse trade missions that INTERPORC organizes are key and strategic tools for promoting the Spanish white pork sector. These activities give the opportunity to directly demonstrate the production model to importers, distributors, the media, and government representatives from other countries, which sets the industry apart from other promotional strategies. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These are unique experiences that highlight the strengths of the production system, strengthening trust in Spanish products and fostering solid, long-lasting business relationships.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During these visits, participants have direct access to key facilities in the production process, ranging from farms that apply the highest standards of animal welfare to processing plants that employ advanced, sustainable technology.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This carefully designed approach allows visitors to observe in real time how the entire production process is managed ethically and efficiently, with a level of transparency that reinforces the sector's credibility and reputation. Furthermore, personalized presentations and explanations highlight core values such as innovation, biosecurity, sustainability, and, of course, quality.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Professionals with decision-making power or influence in international markets have the opportunity to personally experience the quality of the products, the rigor of the food controls, and the level of technological specialization that characterizes the Spanish pork sector. This practical approach has a much greater impact than any conventional advertising campaign, as it allows us to demonstrate, with facts and in the moment, that Spanish companies meet the current expectations and demands of global consumers. In a context where sustainability, respect for the environment, and animal welfare have become essential requirements, the Spanish sector consistently demonstrates that it is at the forefront in these areas.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, reverse trade missions are not limited to showcasing the capabilities and achievements. They also serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration. During the visits, participants have the opportunity to explore new business opportunities with Spanish companies, analyze the specific needs of their markets, and discuss how to adapt products to the specific preferences of their consumers. This exchange of ideas and knowledge enriches both visitors and host companies, opening doors to innovations and stronger and more diversified business relationships.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In conclusion, for INTERPORC, reverse trade missions represent much more than a commercial tool. They are a comprehensive platform that helps position the Spanish white pig sector in international markets as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and sustainability.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-01 00:30:40 | 2025-08-02 02:06:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7774 | INTERPORC: “Deepening circularity would reduce 6 million tons of CO2 and generate a profit of 1 billion euros” | The implementation of new actions to achieve higher levels of circularity would allow the white pig sector to reduce six million metric tons of CO 2 emissions , save 50 cubic hectometers of water and generate a profit of up to 1,000 million euros | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These are the main conclusions of the report 'Transformation towards circularity of the Spanish pig sector', which was presented by INTERPORC, the Interprofessional Agri-Food Organization for White Pigs, and Deloitte at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The document concludes that circularity represents a key factor to boost the growth of the sector and transform its value chain, making it more sustainable and competitive.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In this regard, it identifies six levers of circularity to optimise the economic, environmental and social value of the sector's by-products: production of mineralised organic fertilisers; valorisation for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries; efficient water management; optimisation of energy efficiency; and energy valorisation of by-products in biogas/biomethane and biofuels.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Manuel García, President of INTERPORC, has highlighted that "for the Interprofessional, promoting the circularity of the sector is a priority due to its positive impact on sustainability, the promotion of business initiatives in rural areas and the improvement of social well-being".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Ana Rodríguez Castaño, Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Safety of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has expressed the same opinion, pointing out that with circularity the pig sector "has the opportunity to continue being a leader". In fact, this report, she stressed, "marks a milestone in the pig sector's path towards a more sustainable, more innovative model that responds to social demands".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For his part, Daniel de Miguel, deputy director of INTERPORC, emphasizes that “these six levers constitute potential paths of transformation towards circularity, and are an essential part of our commitment to triple economic, social and environmental sustainability because they influence our will to permanently advance, improve and demonstrate this to society with facts.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In this regard, Pedro Rodrigo, partner at Deloitte and head of the "Future of Food" program in Spain, has stated that "circularity is one of the main factors to boost the growth of the sector along with the development of value-added products, expansion into new markets, the consolidation of Spain as a benchmark in terms of biosecurity or the strengthening of our food ecosystem."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Miguel Sabater, senior manager at Monitor Deloitte and responsible for the report, said that "it is necessary to take into account some critical factors for the full implementation of the levers; such as the necessary investment and associated returns, agreements with industrial and financial partners, institutional and regulatory support and the uneven geographical scenario for their execution".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In turn, Miguel Ángel Higuera, director of the National Association of Pig Producers, Anprogapor, also pointed out that "the pig sector is undergoing a new structural change in a changing context where it is necessary to strengthen the production link. In addition to animal health and welfare, it is key to strengthen the valorisation of the chain's by-products to advance even further in sustainability and sector competitiveness".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, Odón Sobrino, head of the Environmental Management area of the Subdirectorate General of Livestock Production Resources of the MAPA, has recognized the nitrogen value of slurry: "if the levers related to slurry are applied correctly, Spain's external dependence on fertilizers would decrease."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Contributions of circularity to the pig sector</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The report shows that the development of the identified circularity levers will boost the sustainability of the white pig sector, as it will lead to greater efficiency in the use of resources and the use of by-products; the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, through the generation of biogas and biofuel; the conservation of water resources, improving resilience to droughts and protecting ecosystems; the reduction of ammonia emissions; and the improvement of agricultural soil productivity through the application of nutrient-enriched organic fertilizers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, in rural areas it will be a driving force of wealth thanks to the development of new businesses and the strengthening of existing ones, as well as attracting young talent that will ensure generational change and the settlement of the population in the rural world.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, it will bring benefits in the improvement of social welfare, thanks, among other factors, to the development of pharmaceutical products or the reduction of odours from livestock activity thanks to optimal management of slurry.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-02 00:15:17 | 2025-08-02 00:11:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8594 | Australia: Producers plan flock reductions | The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) May 2025 Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS) revealed 41% of surveyed producers plan to reduce their breeding ewe flocks. Additionally, 20% of that group intend a 25% reduction. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">These adjustments are due to pressures brought by persistent drought conditions in SA, Victoria and southern NSW. Reduced pasture availability and higher feed costs make it increasingly difficult for producers to maintain larger flocks. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In WA, uncertainty around future market access and the looming live sheep export ban have made producers cautious about flock expansion. This has led to most producers (58%) indicating breeding ewe flock reductions. This regional concern underscores the broader need for adaptability and strategic planning across the sector. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nationwide positive sentiment movement</strong> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite intended flock reductions, responses show a national net sentiment score of +52 for the sheepmeat industry. This is the first time since October 2022 where all states have reported non-negative sentiment. WA has moved from a -64 net sentiment in May 2024 to a current 0 net sentiment. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key on- and off-farm decision drivers</strong> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The SPIS gathers information about the drivers of producers’ on- and off-farm production decisions. It revealed, again, weather and seasonal conditions remain the most significant off-farm concern. Additionally, the percentage of producers highlighting them has dramatically increased from 31% in 2023, to 50% in 2025. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other increasing producer concerns included government policy/regulations/taxes/levies/election, live export trade/ban and abattoir/processor issues. These increased from 13% in 2023 to 24% in 2025. This shift in concerns has reduced the decision-making drivers related to labour issues and business factors. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The complete May SPIS report offers a comprehensive data overview to help stakeholders understand the industry’s direction and what is required to support producers through transitional periods. This makes it an essential resource for producers, processors and policymakers. </p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-07-01 00:10:10 | 2025-08-02 00:13:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5673 | INTERPORC applauds the regulation of video surveillance in Spanish slaughterhouses | The Interprofesional INTERPORC has expressed its satisfaction with the approval of the Royal Decree that establishes regulations for the control of the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses through the installation of video surveillance systems, a measure that companies that have the INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) certification have been applying voluntarily for three years. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Therefore, this law promoted by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs serves to confirm the work that slaughterhouses, industries and farms carry out with transparency to provide an early response to the demands of new consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Alberto Herranz, director of INTERPORC, points out that "the Spanish white-coated pig sector is at the forefront of the world in terms of animal welfare, and our companies are already prepared for this law."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For this reason, it emphasizes that "for us, this Royal Decree is nothing more than a great opportunity to demonstrate to society our commitment to animal welfare, which reaches the point of having started the installation of cameras three years ago, long before give form to this law”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The 'Certified Welfare Commitment' seal, whose regulations require the installation of cameras, is voluntary. Despite this, since its creation, pig companies have been incorporating it rapidly, to the point that more than 60% of pig production is already certified, which can be verified in a transparent and up-to-date manner on the web: <a href="http://www.bienestaranimalcertificado.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.bienestaranimalcertificado.com/&source=gmail&ust=1661848343186000&usg=AOvVaw3Gz7G3JhkGRJ1NZN2iyJ--">www. welfareanimalcertificate.com</a> .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, also states that “Spain is the first country in the European Union with a law like this”. Our leadership in animal welfare is already recognized throughout the world thanks to our production model and IAWS certification, but this news is welcome as it gives us more arguments to endorse a leadership position that has led us to be present in more than 130 countries”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>IAWS Technical Regulations</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The European regulation, which is the one applied in the Spanish pig sector, is the strictest in animal welfare. To this we must add that the technical regulation of the voluntary seal 'Certified Welfare Commitment' developed by INTERPORC, imposes even more demanding animal welfare conditions than those of said regulation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Specifically, its regulation states that certification will only be obtained by “slaughter centers that have a continuous image recording system installed in the areas where live animals are found (unloading area, stables, pre-stunned, post-stunned and slaughter). )”.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The images must be stored for at least one month and be available to the official veterinary services. In this way, everything related to animal welfare can be monitored, guaranteeing good practices in this matter at all stages.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Regarding the control of these demands, it corresponds to 14 independent certification entities accredited by ENAC, which are in charge of carrying out audits that verify compliance with the specifications of the IAWS Technical Regulations.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-08-29 08:30:44 | 2025-08-02 00:12:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8263 | INTERPORC presents how pork products fit perfectly into a balanced diet | Pork products, due to their high mineral and vitamin content, are perfectly integrated into a balanced diet that provides all the nutrients that the body needs. This was reflected in the Primavera Healthy event, held in Madrid, and which included the participation of the Interprofessional INTERPORC. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">There, several food experts, producers and renowned chefs have explained the importance of a balanced and sustainable diet by presenting selected dishes that stood out for their high nutritional value and for being made with high-quality products, including white pork.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This meat, especially its lean cuts such as loin and sirloin, provides high biological value proteins, essential for muscle development and maintaining bone health. In addition, it is rich in minerals such as iron and phosphorus, and in B vitamins, especially vitamin B12, essential for the correct functioning of the nervous system and the formation of red blood cells.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Nutrition experts therefore recommend eating 3 to 4 servings of lean meat per week, with portions of 100 to 125 grams each, as part of a varied and balanced diet.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Flavor, tradition and nutrition</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The pork dish prepared by chef José Luis Gordo and his team was a white pork tenderloin in a pistachio crust with saffron parmentier, a recipe that combines flavour, tradition and a high contribution of quality proteins.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, stressed that "this is a perfect example of the culinary versatility of pork products, their complete nutritional contribution and their perfect symbiosis with the Mediterranean diet, considered one of the healthiest in the world".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, beyond its nutritional benefits, De Miguel recalled that "Spanish pork promotes responsible production practices that minimise environmental impact, favour rural development and guarantee high-quality products. This is what has made us an international leader in sustainability and food safety".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-12 00:30:30 | 2025-08-02 00:12:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8005 | Defra minister tells MPs he ‘shares their concerns’ over illegal meat checks at Dover | Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister, Daniel Zeichner, has told MPs he shares their concerns about the threat posed to the UK pork sector from illegal meat imports. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">There was an interesting debate on biosecurity in parliament last week, secured and led by the newly-elected MP Ben Goldsborough (Lab, South Norfolk).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During his speech to kickstart the Westminster Hall debate, he talked about the various disease threats experienced in his patch, including an outbreak of bluetongue BTV earlier this year and the previous outbreaks of avian influenza.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He went on to discuss ASF and the risk that poses to the UK pig industry. He welcomed the personal import measures introduced in September and the money allocated to DPHA but asked the minister to outline what further steps they are taking to prevent an ASF outbreak in the UK. He finished by calling on the minister to strengthen our border controls.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Luke Charters (Lab, York Outer) started off by highlighting the work of the new APPG for Food Security, which he chairs, and stressed that 'biosecurity is national security'.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He said: "I recently had a meeting with the Dover Port Health Authority. I commend Bev Edmonson, the port health and public protection manager, whose dedication and commitment to public health really stood out.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The amount of meat seized by Border Force officials has doubled in a year. The APPG was briefed on cases of illegal meat entering the UK-a risk to human and public health because of Trichinella, for example.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"There is also a significant biosecurity risk of African swine fever coming into the UK via that point of entry and entering into commercial pig production. To underline the point, I am not one for scaremongering, but the National Audit Office estimated that the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak cost the UK economy £8 billion, which is equivalent to almost double that amount today".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He went on to call for a multi year funding settlement for DPHA and for Defra to provide a medium term implementation and status update on BTOM.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>'Mega farm'</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Terry Jermy (Lab, South West Norfolk) started his speech by discussing the Cranswick planning application for a site expansion at Methwold in his constituency, describing it as a mega-farm.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He said that he and residents are concerned that 'intensive farming is contributing to biodiversity loss, as well to as climate change and air and water pollution. Very often such farming practices adversely affect people living nearby, especially because of the health hazard posed by ammonia pollution'.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking as the party spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Sarah Dyke (Lib Dem, Glastonbury and Somerton), who also sits on the EFRA Committee, echoed some of the sentiment of previous speakers about the threats posed by these animal diseases.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"What concerns me most, however, is not any single one of those diseases or pests; it is what would happen if the UK were to be hit with two or more outbreaks concurrently, with the likelihood being greater than ever".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It is worrying that imports of illegal meats have doubled to almost 70,000kg this year, which leaves us particularly vulnerable to African swine fever and foot and mouth disease.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Although this must be tackled first and foremost by developing a joint strategy with Europol and Eurojust, the Government could also slash the demand for these illegal imports by allowing food producers to provide cuts and products favoured by different communities safely. For example, if skin-on lamb was produced in the UK, the incentive to import it illegally would fall to near zero".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Biosecurity</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Shadow Defra Minister Dr Neil Hudson (Con, Epping Forest) highlighted figures published by the European Commission detailing cases of ASF in more than 20 nations across the continent, pointing out the need for vigilance in the UK.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He also highlighted an FOI request from the BBC which showed that Border Force seized 70,000 kg of illegal, and therefore unregulated, meat in the 2023-24 financial year, up from 35,000 kg the year before.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He asked the minister to provide an update on BTOM’s capacity to safeguard from ASF and FMD. Pointing out that the checks at Sevington are 22 miles inland, he asked for reassurance that ‘we will still be able to carry out random spot checks within the port of Dover itself’.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Responding for the government, Mr Zeichner (Lab, Cambridge) spoke positively about the matter, picking up a lot of other members speeches. "There is actually a lot of agreement in the Chamber this morning about the importance of the issue and our support for those working on it", he said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He stressed that prevention is better than cure and insisted that 'preventing an outbreak of African swine fever in the UK, remains one of our key biosecurity priorities'.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He said that, to help prevent an ASF outbreak, there are robust safeguards in place, including a ban on live pigs, wild boar or pork products entering GB from affected EU areas, enforced by Border Force and Port Health Authority officers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">He highlighted new measures brought earlier this year and said Defra and its agencies 'continuously review the spread of ASF and other diseases, and are ready to introduce further biosecurity restrictions, should they be deemed necessary, in response to new scientific and risk data'.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mr Hudson intervened to challenge the minister on the ability to conduct random spot checks within the Port of Dover itself.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The response from the minister was simply: “I absolutely share the hon. Gentleman’s concerns. We are working closely with the Port Health Authority to make sure that everything that needs to be done can be done".</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-12-10 00:20:34 | 2025-08-01 17:06:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5733 | GB cattle population shows small growth in July | The population of cattle in GB rose by 0.3% year-on-year in July according to recent data from the British Cattle Movement Service. The total cattle population reached 8 million head, up 20,800 on July 2021. This continues the uplift in numbers seen throughout 2022. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The number of females over 30 months (an indication of the breeding herd) stood at 2.76m, back 2% on July 2021. This decrease was evenly split between dairy and beef animals, back 2% and 2.1% respectively (circa 29,000 head each) and continues the longer-term trend for GB cow numbers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cattle under 30 months saw an overall increase of 1.6% (up 80,600 head), totalling 5.15m head. Dairy males were the only category to see a decline (back 9%), with the decline weighted towards animals under 12 months old (back 29,300 head). Increased use of sexed dairy and beef semen may account for some of this change.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While dairy males saw declines, growth came in other categories. Total youngstock (under 12 months old) held relatively steady on 2021 numbers, up 0.1% to 2.47m head. Beef animals (male and female) saw a 1% increase, and dairy females saw a 2% rise. Drilling into the data, the total number of animals under 6 months decreased by 1.2%. This appears to have been due to fewer dairy animals born (2% decrease for dairy females and 24% decrease for dairy males), with small increases seen for beef animals (up 0.2% for females and 0.7% for males).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cattle available for beef production (dairy males plus beef males and females aged between 12-30 months, accounting for suckler replacements) saw an overall increase of 3%, totalling 1.8m head. All categories had increases, with dairy males up 5% , beef females up 2% , and beef males up 3%. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-09-23 04:46:14 | 2025-08-01 21:01:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8171 | Americans to eat 1.47 Billion chicken wings for Super Bowl LIX | While Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly its cheesesteaks, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume 1.47 billion chicken wings watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy. This figure represents an increase of 1.5 percent from last year’s game, or about 20 million more wings.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Matthew McConaughey was right: Football is for food", said NCC spokesperson Tom Super. “Sure, there will be pizza, guacamole, chips and dips, but when it comes to the Super Bowl, chicken wings rule the roost. Although we do anticipate an uptick in chicken cheesesteaks this year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"If Buffalo, the home of the chicken wing, and their Bills can ever take the next step and make it back to the Big Game, we’d expect an even bigger surge in wings and wet naps".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">So how do 1.47 billion chicken wings stack up? Picture this:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>If every single player in the NFL ate 50 wings a day (and was immortal) it would take them collectively 720 years to eat 1.47 billion.</li> <li>1.47 billion wings laid end to end would stretch to and from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. about 63 times.</li> <li>Enough to give more than four wings each to every man, woman and child in the United States.</li> <li>Laid end-to-end, 1.47 billion wings would circle the Earth more than 3 times.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> </strong>Retail wing sales growth for the NFL Super Bowl representative markets (Philadelphia and Kansas City) increased significantly during the playoffs this year (for the four weeks ending January 19, 2025 versus the prior period.):</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Chiefs fans receiving wings to the tune of a +21.9 percent sales increase.</li> <li>Eagles fans did not disappoint their team for wing sales, rushing out and increasing Philadelphia market sales +19 percent.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Wings sales across the U.S. during the playoffs have been strong, gaining +12 percent for the four weeks ending January 19, 2025, versus the prior period. The playoff markets beat the national +12 percent wings increase, scoring sales growth at 15.5 percent for the four weeks ending January 19, 2025, versus the prior period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Buffalo chicken wing history</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Deep-fried chicken wings have long been a staple of Southern cooking. But one well-traveled tale of how the concept of cooking wings in peppery hot sauce was born took place in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, when co-owner Teressa Bellissimo cooked leftover wings in hot sauce as a late-night snack for her son and his friends. The guys liked them so much that the Bellissimos put them on the menu the next day. Served with celery slices and bleu cheese sauce, "Buffalo Wings" were an instant hit.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dick Winger, who sold hot sauce to the bar, went on the road with Dominic Bellissimo, the owners’ son, to promote the item and sell hot sauce, and the item gradually caught on with restaurant operators around the country. The concept hit the big time in 1990, when McDonald’s began selling Mighty Wings at some of its restaurants. KFC rolled out Hot Wings a year later, and Domino’s Pizza introduced its own wings in 1994. They’ve remained hot ever since. McDonald’s was back in the wing business in 2013, and its Mighty Wings were featured nationwide at most restaurants through the first quarter of 2014.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Chicken wings and football – A love story</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The rise of the chicken wing and its correlation to American football all had to do with timing.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cooking the whole bird was trendy in the 1960s and 1970s, but in the 1980s, U.S. consumers started preferring boneless-skinless breast meat, and wings became an inexpensive byproduct for chicken producers. Restaurants and bars realized they could charge low prices for the relatively inexpensive protein, and due to the spicy/salty nature of the sauce, they discovered that beer sales would go through the roof when customers ate wings.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the same time, sports bars with multiple TVs and satellite dishes were becoming more and more common in America thanks to rapidly developing technology; and the most popular sporting event to watch with friends in bars is football. Wings were easily shareable and affordable, a great “group food” to eat with other people, and are the perfect pairing with a pitcher of beer. And so the pigskin-chicken wing bond was born.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-04 00:30:43 | 2025-08-02 00:11:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6833 | AHDB: Lamb market monthly update - September 2023 | The liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 251.1p/kg in September, down by just over 8p since August, according to AHDB. However, it has remained above 2022 levels. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The deadweight NSL SQQ averaged 549.7p/kg in the week ending 9 September. Prices peaked at 553.1p/kg towards the middle of the month before easing to 549.7p/kg. The monthly average was still up 25p against September 2022.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As seen in August, cull ewe prices eased again in September 2023 to average £74.70/head for the month. This was still up £1.70 on the average price seen a year ago.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fuel prices have been climbing steadily over the last quarter, driven by price support in wider oil markets. Marginal monthly increases were also seen in fertiliser prices between August and September. Looking forward, any rises in natural gas prices in the months ahead are likely to translate into higher nitrogen fertiliser and fuel prices.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest Agricultural Price Index (API) shows that the rate of inflation in prices paid for goods and services has continued to ease. All key input costs are significantly down compared to last year, where they were inflated to historic highs relating to the war in Ukraine.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">UK sheep meat production for September 2023 totalled 22,700 tonnes, declining by 7% since August. This fall has been driven by a decrease in slaughterings, sitting at 994,000 head for the month. Carcase weights had little impact on production averaging 19.6p/g, similar to August figures.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In terms of trade, August sheep meat import volumes were higher than 2022 rates for the first time this year. Increased amounts of sheep meat have been imported from New Zealand and Australia, where prices are extremely competitive. Meanwhile, export levels have risen by 21% since last month to 6,400 tonnes, also sitting above last year's export levels by 8%.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-30 00:06:50 | 2025-08-02 00:12:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7754 | Sweden recognized as ASF-free by the EU | Just over a year after the first case of African swine fever (ASF), Sweden has been given ASF-free status again. The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed approved a corresponding application last week. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The ASF-free status will formally apply when the decision is published in the Official Journal of the EU, which usually happens within a week. The remaining restriction zone can then be lifted and the fence around the core area removed. There have been no further cases of ASF in the Scandinavian country for a year now.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While the Ministry of Agriculture in Stockholm looks back on the past year with some criticism and speaks of tough control measures, the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) is very satisfied. The Swedish strategy for combating the infection has now proven to be successful, according to the SVA's conclusion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lena Hellqvist Björnerot, chief veterinarian at the Swedish Agricultural Agency Jordbrugsverket, pointed out, among other things, the good cooperation between hunters, municipalities and authorities as well as the incredible cooperation of the residents in the affected area. The success factors of the Swedish ASF control were determination and efficiency.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On September 6, 2023, the first case of ASF was confirmed in Sweden. The next day, the Agricultural Authority decided to set up a zone of about 1,000 square kilometers with extensive restrictions. The necessary measures on site were directed by district veterinarians from an operational command center. A further 67 wild boar carcasses tested positive. However, according to the results of age determinations, these animals had not died after September 2023.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-25 00:05:00 | 2025-08-02 00:11:08 | Details Edit Delete |
