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4202	Fresh meat exports from the UK are put at risk	The government refusal to prioritise fresh meat at ports risks millions in lost export orders, warns BMPA.	<p>The £8.7 billion (<span class="aCOpRe">€</span>9.6 billion) trade in meat, the bulk of which currently flows seamlessly to and from the EU and keeps the just-in-time food supply chain moving, is about to run into a huge brick wall. This is because the UK Government has declined to prioritise fresh meat products (and indeed most fresh food of any description) through British ports, warns the British Meat Processors Association.<br />"Our EU customers – the big supermarket chains and foodservice companies – are not concerned with how good or bad our customs system is, they just need to know we can deliver what they want, on time."Every extra hour that fresh meat is delayed in transit causes problems further on in the supply chain which devalues it. If expected delivery times extend beyond a certain point, it must be frozen which devalues it further and turns it into a very different product that isn’t what our customers are demanding and which they could buy from anywhere else in the world.</p> <p>If fresh meat exports do not get priority over products like toasters (which don’t devalue every hour they’re delayed) it will undermine the reputation of British meat and remove a big competitive advantage British meat processors have over other countries, which is the ability to deliver fresh chilled meat to EU customers in a timely manner", commented Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association.<br />The current rules are something like this: if a lorry is carrying anything other than fresh or live seafood products or day-old chicks, it will just have to join the queue behind other lorries carrying everything from toasters to tissues. No account is taken of the perishability of the goods on board. according to BMPA, the new customs system will cause border chaos and standstills just at the point that British companies most need it to work.<br />"If meat exports are delayed, customers will simply start sourcing their meat from elsewhere. So, we are calling on Government to implement a graduated system to prioritise goods for export, with perishable food like sausages and fresh meat given a higher priority," added Mr Allen.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-03 10:01:09	2025-07-20 22:29:34	Details Edit Delete
4203	Two bird flu cases reported in the UK	Public Health England (PHE) has declared that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency stated that bird flu poses a minimal food safety risk for consumers.	<p>Following the confirmation of low pathogenic Avian Influenza of the H5N2 strain at a small commercial farm near Deal, Kent, a further unrelated case has been confirmed at a site near Frodsham in Cheshire.<br />All birds on both sites will be humanely culled to limit the spread of disease. Control zones have also been put in place around the infected sites to limit the risk of spread; a 1km Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) Restricted Zone has been enforced at the Deal site and a temporary 3km and a 10km control zone has been put in place around the Frodsham premises to limit the spread of the H5N8 strain. Further testing is underway at the latest site to determine if the H5N8 strain in Cheshire is highly pathogenic and potentially related to the virus currently circulating Europe.<br />Public Health England (PHE) has declared that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency stated that bird flu poses a minimal food safety risk for UK consumers; thoroughly cooked poultry and poultry products are safe to eat.</p> <p>“Two unrelated cases of Avian Influenza have been confirmed at different sites in the UK. Immediate action has been taken to limit the risk of spread, including plans to cull the remaining poultry and captive birds at the farm. Bird keepers must remain vigilant and report any signs of the disease, whilst ensuring that good biosecurity is practiced onsite.</p> <p>We are working with Defra and are remaining vigilant on poultry sites to minimise the risk to the national flock. We will closely follow this and provide an update over the coming days,” said Chief Executive of the British Poultry Council, Richard Griffiths.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-03 10:11:50	2025-07-21 17:39:32	Details Edit Delete
4209	MULTIVAC puts VP in charge of manufacturing	Dr Christian Lau assumes overall responsibility for manufacturing within the MULTIVAC Group.	<p>As Executive Vice President for Manufacturing, Dr Christian Lau becomes responsible with immediate effect for manufacturing within the MULTIVAC Group. As part of this function, he also becomes Managing Director of the two subsidiaries, MULTIVAC Lechaschau and MULTIVAC Bulgaria Production, as well as Chairman of the Board of MULTIVAC Taicang (China). MULTIVAC is an important employer in Tyrol: The specialist packaging company has had a production site for more than 45 years in Lechaschau, where it currently employs around 340 staff.</p> <p>Dr Lau has been at MULTIVAC since July 2010, and in his most recent role as Executive Vice President he has been responsible for the Thermoforming Packaging Machines Business Unit. He studied Business Administration and Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe, and he subsequently gained his doctorate in Production Technology at Munich's Technical University.</p> <p>“One of MULTIVAC's main features has always been its high level of in-house vertical manufacturing, which enables it to meet the requirements of highest quality and greatest innovation. It is for this reason that the company's Manufacturing Division with around 1000 staff has a very high status,” explains Guido Spix, Group President of MULTIVAC. “Working in close cooperation with all our manufacturing business units, Dr Lau will drive forward our supply chain strategy to the ongoing benefit of our customers.”</p> <p>As a consequence of the management change, Mr Andreas Schaller, who had previously held the role, is leaving the company. “We would like to thank Mr Schaller for his many years of successful work at MULTIVAC. He was responsible from 2003 for running the business in Lechaschau, as well as from 2005 for successfully managing the Manufacturing Department at MULTIVAC, and in 2018 he made a significant contribution to the successful establishment of our new production company in Bulgaria.”</p> <p>MULTIVAC Maschinenbau was founded in 1974 in Lechaschau as an additional production site, in order to meet the growing demand for packaging machines. Since then the factory has been continuously expanded and has taken on new areas of responsibility. The activities there today include the production of stainless steel machine components, as well as the manufacture of basic machine frames, film punches and sealing gaskets. About 340 employees currently work at the Lechaschau site. Its own Training Center, which was opened in 2014, is responsible for training apprentices in technical professions.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-04 08:03:37	2025-07-21 00:41:30	Details Edit Delete
4210	Sweden reached to 80% environmentally friendly in smoked products	Based on the development in Sweden, the signs are pointing to a breakthrough of sustainable smoking in other important European markets.	<p>Sweden has been known for many years for its ambitious environmental awareness. The Scandinavians are regarded as pioneers in terms of sustainability; CO2 emissions are well below the European average. Time and again, the Swedes succeed in putting ideas or appeals for more environmental protection into practice without any legal pressure. Today, for example, around 80% of smoked goods are smoked using the environmentally friendly CleanSmoke smoking process. Peder Fischer, area manager for Sweden and Denmark for the smoke generator manufacturer Tarber, is considered a pioneer of smoking with CleanSmoke. With the consequent further development of smoke condensates and the technology of modern smokers, he has paved the way for many other European and non-European markets. Based on the development in Sweden, the signs are pointing to a breakthrough of sustainable smoking in other important European markets. Sweden wanted to consistently improve the environmental conditions and therefore gave new technologies, e.g. for smoking, a chance. <br />Sensitivity to environmental protection is perhaps even greater in many countries today under the impact of climate change. Smoking expert Fischer is firmly convinced that both meat producers and the trade would send the right signal by supporting sustainable smoking processes. In any case, the Swedes' intentions were clear: in line with the European Union's objectives, the environment must be protected. CleanSmoke, which has now been awarded the title of "Best Available Technology" for smoking by the EU, was the first choice. And there seemed to be no compromise in the competition with conventional smoking - although according to Fischer, the quality of smoking with purified smoke was initially far from today's possibilities. Back then, smoking was done with the Penova Smoke Generator from Iwema, the pioneer of smoking with primary smoke products in Sweden. "The characteristic taste was thinner and the color was not as intense at that time," Fischer says.</p> <p><strong>Better than conventional smoking</strong></p> <p>Peder Fischer comes from a Danish butcher's family and knew what quality is needed for good smoked products. Together with Uwe Vogel from the Primary Smoke Product Manufacturer Red Arrow, as smoking experts and food technologists, they optimized the process. They needed more control over the smoke, temperature and air movement in the smoking chambers. And they got it. Today, there is no difference to conventional smoking. On the contrary: CleanSmoke is considerably more reliable, safer and above all more environmentally friendly.<br />There were also reservations about the CleanSmoke smoking process in Sweden. But the will of the manufacturers to protect the environment was stronger. The breakthrough came with the two largest Swedish meat producers, who decided in favor of the innovative process. Retailers and consumers were informed of the change with a magazine and transparent communication. This was the way they convinced consumers, retailers and politicians. In addition to protecting the air, CleanSmoke also scores points with less pollution of the water with cleaning agents and the protection of employees from smoke.</p> <p><strong>Ready for all of Europe</strong></p> <p>Smoking expert Fischer hopes that the next step will be the organic certification of the CleanSmoke smoking process: "It makes no sense to contaminate responsibly and healthily produced food with substances of concern such as ash, tar and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). That's why he continues to insist on consistent education about the best of smoke. Uwe Vogel is also convinced that the CleanSmoke process will soon be successful in Europe. The Chairman of the CleanSmoke Coalition describes Sweden as a prime example. The most important requirements in the local food market before the introduction were more environmental protection through reduced emissions and higher product and processing quality. In order to establish CleanSmoke, research institutes were therefore involved in the communication at an early stage.</p>	1		Technology		2020-11-04 09:05:39	2025-07-21 08:05:39	Details Edit Delete
4211	La Comarca Meats plans to build a large slaughterhouse	The total capacity of the slaughterhouse is projected to reach 16,000 pigs per day.	<p>La Comarca Meats announced the public from the region of Murcia about its intention to build an industrial slaughterhouse with a capacity of up to 16,000 pigs/day in the Serrata de Lorca industrial estate. Also, the company requested environmental authorization for an expansion of its current cutting room with the aim of reaching 12,000 channels/day. The project is yet to be defined in all its details but this is simply the first legal step to take to get it started. The application for the environmental impact study and the documentation related to the application for integrated environmental authorization will be available to the public for 30 days after the publication of the announcement.<br />Recently, La Comarca Meats along with Grupo Alimentario de Lorca, Ingelor and Labor Alimentaria have joined forces to create a meat holding company called LCFG (La Comarca Food Group). Its operation will be that of a multi-brand corporate group focused on business expansion in the national and international meat sector, responding to the demands of quality and control of the most demanding meat markets in the world, as well as satisfying the needs of quality and proximity of the consumers.<br />The contribution of each of the companies will be the following:</p> <p>- Grupo Alimentario de Lorca (La Comarca), the oldest company in the group, will continue its activity focused on the national meat sector and on the commitment to offer consumers a brand of quality and local meat products;<br />- The Comarca Meats will continue its activity in the new facilities inaugurated in the last year, and will maintain its expansion in the industrial meat sector and in international markets;<br />- Ingelor (Ingeniería y Mantenimiento de Lorca, S.L.), was born with the aim of specializing and deepening the branch of industrial meat engineering of companies and offering the best technologies and innovation to each one of them;<br />- Labor Alimentaria (Laboratorio y Servicios Técnicos Alimentarios S.L.) focuses its activity as a quality laboratory specialized in R + D + i, services, advice and diagnosis in the food industry as well as in environmental management and animal welfare.<br />In the near future, the holding company plans to create new companies specialized in other branches of the food industry, which will offer services to both the holding companies and the entire meat and food sector.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-04 10:35:22	2025-07-21 12:29:01	Details Edit Delete
4215	Aussie livestock exports declined	Over the first 9 months of the year, cattle exports have dropped by 12% compared with the same period of 2019.	<p>A tighter supply of cattle combined with rising oil prices, appreciation of the Australian dollar and rising Indian Buffalo Meat competition have created challenging market conditions for Australian livestock exporters. As a result, export volumes remain well below year-ago levels. Live cattle exports in September reached 78,000 head, back 28% on the same month last year, and for the year-to-September, volumes are back 12% on 2019 levels, according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).<br />MLA’s Cattle Industry Projections – October update states that live cattle exports are expected to decline 16% in 2020, largely due to the contracting supply levels in northern Australia.</p> <p>The net effect of an appreciating Australian dollar and high feeder cattle prices is a challenging export scenario for South-East Asian importers, which is evident in the low export levels seen in recent months. Additionally, a recent resurgence in the price of oil, which directly impacts livestock shipping costs, is also presenting challenges.<br />Australian live feeder cattle exports to Indonesia were 373,000 head for the year-to-September, down 24% on 2019 levels. While export levels were relatively good through the first half of the year, rising input costs are weighing on import demand. Additional challenges include currency volatility and the increasing presence of Indian Buffalo Meat (IBM).</p> <p>Cattle exports to Vietnam are up 16% for the year-to-September, reaching 218,000 head. However, shipments have been low in recent months, typical for this time of year. In the lead up to the Vietnamese New Year in February 2021, cattle shipments typically lift as a strong period of holiday demand is expected. However, given the current high prices of Australian cattle, this could present challenges for Vietnamese importers. <br />Another final consideration for the Indonesian market is the recovery of Indian Buffalo Meat exports. The Indian processor industry was heavily impacted by the spread of COVID-19, however, capacity has since recovered and export volumes to key markets, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, have recently surged. Given the high prices associated with the live export channel, Indian Buffalo Meat could serve as a more affordable alternative in the coming months.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Screenshot_2020-11-05%20Cattle%20exports%20decline%20as%20high%20prices%20impact%20demand%20Meat%20Livestock%20Australia.png?1604576611075" alt="Screenshot_2020-11-05 Cattle exports decline as high prices impact demand Meat Livestock Australia" height="100%" /></p>	1		Industry		2020-11-05 09:42:24	2025-07-21 21:18:13	Details Edit Delete
4216	Atria plans increased production capacity by 40%	The company intends to expand its poultry plant in Nurmo, Finland, with the largest single investment in Atria's history.	<p> </p> <p>Finnish poultry company Atria is investing about €155 million to construct a new poultry processing plant on its existing site in Nurmo. The investment includes new slaughtering, cutting and packaging lines, and will increase Atria’s poultry production capacity by approximately 40%.</p> <p>Poultry consumption has been increasing rapidly in Finland for several years. The growth was almost 4% per year between 2010 and 2019. Poultry production and consumption have almost doubled globally over the past 15 years, and Kantar TNS's meat consumption barometer forecasts that consumption will continue to increase rapidly in Finland. The consumption of both poultry and processed meats and convenience food that contain poultry is forecast to increase over the next few years.<br />"The planning phase of the construction project and the application processes for the necessary official permits began about a year ago. The poultry production facilities in Nurmo need to be modernized, and we need to increase our capacity to be able to better meet future consumer demand. In order to strengthen our position as the number one poultry producer in Finland, we decided to make the largest single investment in our company's history. One of Atria's competitive advantages is 100% antibiotic-free poultry, which is valued by consumers. Using Finnish chicken is a matter of honor for us, and the labelling on the majority of our poultry products shows the origin of the chicken all the way to the farm. Our new technology will allow for this type of labelling to be used on more products," explains Atria's CEO Juha Grohn.</p> <p>The new processing plant will help the company to meet growing consumer demand, and it will strengthen Atria's position as the market leader for poultry products in Finland. The new plant and increased capacity will enable Atria to increase its exports of poultry products. The investment will enable the development of a product portfolio for further processed products. Construction work on the new plant will begin as soon as possible and is expected to be fully completed by 2024 at the earliest.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-05 10:33:55	2025-07-21 05:21:05	Details Edit Delete
4217	Brazil increases pork exports by 23%	Prices for animal protein have also jumped in the domestic market.	<p>The quotations of both the animal and the meat follow an upward trend in most areas in Brazil, according to the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (Cepea). In the pig-independent market, the most intense valuations are observed in the southern regions of the country, while many markets in the southeast remain unchanged in prices. According to Cepea researchers, exports at a heated pace in October limited the availability of the protein in the domestic market and, consequently, raised domestic prices. According to a Secex report, in October, Brazil exported 77.4 thousand tonnes of pork, 1.8% above that observed in September and 23.7% more than in October 2019.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/pig.png?1604584052941" alt="pig" height="100%" /></p> <p><br />According to the European Commission lastest report on world pig meat prices (average prices per 100Kg carcase), Brazilian pig meat quotation has surpassed the EU average price by almost €30, reflecting both the continuous pressure put on the Brazilian pork and the effects of the ASF situation for the German swine sector who has lost access to several important markets in Asia.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-05 11:46:01	2025-07-21 10:41:53	Details Edit Delete
4221	US pork exports at risk over the next 5 years	China is changing the game in the global meat market. Again.	<p>China's intention to rebuild its national pig inventory is jeopardizing the US export picture over the next 3 to 5 years, according to the latest analysis from CoBank. "China's pork market is showing the early signs of herd rebuilding and hog prices have fallen 30% from their peak a year ago," said Will Sawyer, lead economist, animal protein, CoBank. "This increases the risk of an oversupply of US pork if exports to other markets, primarily in Asia and Latin America, are unable to absorb this supply."</p> <p>The loss of exports to China would likely lead to difficult conditions for US hog producers and processors alike. The US pork industry has built multiple new plants over the past four years, increasing packing capacity by 12%, with much of this new capacity eyed for international markets.</p> <p>Following the discovery of ASF in Germany in September, many key pork importing countries have banned German pork, opening the window for increased shipments from the US and other key pork exporters. This provides the US with a short-term opportunity to increase market share in China, as Germany represents approximately 14% of China's pork imports. Although the ban is unlikely to last forever, and with China's hog prices showing signs of weakening, the US may still feel the pressure of reduced Chinese pork imports.</p> <p>While lower trade flows with China to pre-ASF levels would bring a good deal of stress to the US pork sector, there are strategies and changes the pork industry can make now to help dampen that impact. Shifting trade relationships from transactional to strategic, pursuing trade diversification and building the US market are among those strategies.</p> <p>The greatest opportunity and possible challenge for the US pork sector is the domestic market. With few exceptions over the last 30 years, annual per capita pork consumption in the US has been range between 48 and 52 pounds (around 23 Kg).</p> <p>Looking for secondary customers</p> <p>Spurring new or increased demand from other markets is another industry imperative. These growth opportunities may come from US pork's core trade partners, but by also expanding trade opportunities with secondary customers. Markets like Japan, Korea and Mexico are critical in the next few years. The US pork sector also has great export opportunities in numerous smaller markets, especially in the Caribbean, and Central and South America.</p> <p>US packers have opportunities to strengthen their relationships with importers and customers of their end products. With all major pork-producing countries eyeing the Chinese market, suppliers with strategic relationships in China will fare much better during the down cycle.</p> <p>"One of the many lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 is the necessity of a strong relationship between producer and packer," added Sawyer. "This is true in both beef and pork, as those producers who had a deep and strategic relationship with their packer fared far better during the plant shutdowns and slowdowns in April and May 2020."</p> <p>The relationship between a hog producer and their packer can become strategic in many ways, whether that be by contract, ownership, geography, size, or efficiency. In an environment where demand is falling as exports shrink, producers with the deepest relationships will better weather any changes in plant capacity that may come.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-06 07:38:07	2025-07-20 22:34:20	Details Edit Delete
4222	The rise of the Perennial Shoppers	This significant group of shoppers (Generation P) is set to drive the international grocery sector up by an incremental $116bn over the next couple of years.	<p>Digitally savvy, experimental and willing to spend more for quality, one significant group of shoppers is set to drive the international grocery sector up by an incremental $116bn over the next couple of years, creating a $1,460bn opportunity by 2022. Accounting for 30% of all food and drink spend across three key markets, new flagship research from IGD shows that this is one age group to invest in for the future. Move over Millennials, it’s time to meet Generation P: The Perennial Shoppers.</p> <p>Comprising those aged 50-64, Generation P presents a key opportunity for international grocery retail as the group is set to grow in size and significance over the next two years, notably in the UK, Singapore and USA. Across the three markets, IGD’s research has identified opportunities for retailers and suppliers to engage with these shoppers. <br />Simon Wainwright, Director of Global Insight at IGD, said: “This research shows how significant Perennials are to the global grocery sector. They are an engaged group of shoppers who are accessible when approached in the right way. Competition is already fierce between retailers looking to find new ways to attract shoppers and COVID-19 has made it hard to chart the future. Having a clear focus on your shoppers and knowing how best to reach them will be crucial to success. That’s why the time is right to focus on this often-overlooked group.”</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Perennials%20share%20of%20global%20grocery%20market.jpg?1604656263512" alt="Perennials share of global grocery market" height="100%" /></p> <p><strong>At an international level, Generation P:</strong></p> <p>Are increasingly engaged in online grocery shoppers. Over half (56%) of Generation P shop online for food sometimes, with a third (33%) predicting they will do more in the future;<br /> Have an affinity with brands that they have grown up with, but also hold private label products in the same high regard. While 67% of these shoppers buy particular brands because they have grown up with them, the same number (68%) indicate that they are also very satisfied with the quality of own-label products, with 58% trusting them as much as brands;</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Perennials%20open%20to%20buying%20new%20products.jpg?1604656335409" alt="Perennials open to buying new products" height="100%" /></p> <p><br /> Value convenience and quality over price. A significant 75% of 50-64-year-olds say they are sometimes tempted to spend more on better quality products, and 56% will sometimes spend more on products because they are easier to prepare and cook;<br /> Would like to select products with specific ethical or environmental credentials but tend to prioritise other factors in their purchasing decisions. Looking into the future, over half of Generation P (54%) indicate that issues around the environment will take on greater importance for them, however, 49% admit they will always prioritise factors such as quality and price.</p> <p> </p> <p>Regional differences – the UK, Singapore and the USA</p> <p>Though all united by the fact of being in the same age group and at a closely similar life stage, Perennials of the USA, the UK and Singapore show some clear differences which may be expected to arise from the contrasting social, economic, cultural and even geographical conditions and characteristics found in each country.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Perennials%20varying%20product%20choice.jpg?1604656416078" alt="Perennials varying product choice" height="100%" /></p> <p><strong>UK Perennials are:</strong></p> <p>The most likely to buy new and different food and grocery products – 42% vs. 34% of Singaporean shoppers and 36% of USA shoppers<br /> The most likely to cook from scratch – 69% vs. 63% of USA shoppers and 58% of Singaporean shoppers<br /> The least likely to buy prepared foods or eat out – 15% vs 23% of USA shoppers and 25% of Singaporean shoppers<br /> The most likely to prioritise specific ethical and environmental factors in their shopping such as animal welfare (61% vs. 50% in the US and 37% in Singapore) and reducing the amount of packaging (53% vs. 39% in the US and 26% in Singapore)<br /> The most likely to check out offers in-store and buy on impulse - 40% vs. 31% in the US and 28% in Singapore<br /> The least likely to plan their shopping trip – 39% vs 55% in the US and 55% in Singapore.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Perennials%20use%20of%20social%20media.jpg?1604656559920" alt="Perennials use of social media" height="100%" /></p> <p><strong>Singapore Perennials are:</strong></p> <p>More likely to have shopped online for their food and groceries – 72% vs. 55% of UK shoppers and 44% of US shoppers<br /> Most interested in new and relevant technology – 48% vs. 39% of UK shoppers and 46% of US shoppers<br /> Most engaged with social media – 99% vs. 94% of UK shoppers and 86% of US shoppers<br /> The users of the widest range of social media platforms (including 90% usage of WhatsApp contrasting starkly with 7% in the US where the platform is largely unknown).</p> <p><strong><img src="/files/pictures/article/Perennials%20use%20of%20online%20shopping.jpg?1604656616639" alt="Perennials use of online shopping" height="100%" /></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>US Perennials are:</strong></p> <p>More likely to buy familiar products than try new things – 49% vs. 32% of UK shoppers<br /> The most confident of identifying good value in food and grocery products – 79% vs 64% of Singaporean shoppers<br /> The most likely to do a big weekly shop (75% vs 57% of Singaporean shoppers) and least likely to shop on a daily basis (17% vs 32% of Singaporean shoppers.<br /> The least likely to shop for food and groceries online with only 44% ever having shopped through the channel.</p> <p> </p> <p>Commenting on the opportunities with this age group, Simon Wainwright said: “Perennials have embedded digital and online behaviours which they will carry forward and continue to develop into later life. However, this is a generation that doesn’t go digital purely for the sake of going digital – adoption of new technologies for them is driven by their proven practical benefits, and these have to outweigh those of established interactions and processes, such as traditional ‘analogue’ store-based shopping.</p> <p>“Perennial shoppers show aspects of being habitual both in how they shop and in having an affinity for products that are familiar to them. In cases where they have grown up with products this affinity clearly can go back decades. However, it is clear that they also continue to evolve in terms of their tastes and choices, showing an ongoing willingness to trial new and different products as well as pragmatic considerations such as balancing quality with value for money.”</p>	1		Retail		2020-11-06 07:57:27	2025-07-20 23:44:26	Details Edit Delete
4223	Cherkizovo signs partnership for R&D projects	The largest meat producer in Russia and the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises agreed to join their R&D efforts in implementing the most relevant and promising projects related to the food industry.	<p>Cherkizovo Group, the largest meat producer in Russia, and the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises have signed a partnership to implement new innovative projects in the agricultural sector. The agreement was signed by Armen Pogosyan, Head of the Department of Research and Development at the Group, and Sergey Polyakov, General Director of the Foundation.</p> <p>Under the signed agreement, the parties plan to work together in implementing the most important and promising projects related to the food industry, meat and meat products, plant-and animal-based feeds, feed additives, biotechnology, and genomic selection.</p> <p>“Innovating and trying to find new technological solutions is a strategically important activity for Cherkizovo Group. The use of modern technological solutions in production has helped us a lot to achieve leadership in the Russian meat market. Together with the Foundation, we hope to implement new innovative projects in the agricultural sector,” said Rustam Khafizov, Head of Cherkizovo Group’s Analysis Center.</p> <p>Cherkizovo and the Foundation plan to focus on finding promising solutions for the former’s business. One of the first projects, UMNIK Cherkizovo, will be a program to support R&D efforts of young scientists. Besides scaling up this project and expanding the list of research topics, the parties’ goals include running joint accelerator programs for innovative projects and contributing to scientific and coordination boards related to the food industry and biotechnology, including those where the Group-owned Cherkizovo Lab is active.</p> <p>The Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises in Science and Technology is a non-profit organization established by the government in 1994 and focused on implementing the government policy of development and support in the scientific and technical sphere, promoting the creation of new jobs for effective use of the country's R&D potential, and engaging youth in innovative activities.</p>	1		Technology		2020-11-06 08:41:42	2025-07-21 20:56:44	Details Edit Delete
4224	ABPA looks to increase exports to China	Currently, the Asian country is absorbing 16% of the chicken meat and 50% of pork exported by Brazil.	<p>The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) is present at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), in Shanghai, and looks to increase meat exports to the Chinese market. One of the representatives of the association, who lives in Beijing, is present at the CIIE to consolidate and expand exports to China. Currently, Brazil exports to China 16% of poultry meat destined for the international market and 50% pig meat.<br />"Our participation aims to show that we have sanity and sustainability to enable new plants to intensify demand", declared Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA. Brazil aims to set a record in pork exports, reaching 1 million tonnes this year. The goal looks very realistic, as China has increased demand for Brazilian pork after the ASF outbreak in Germany.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-09 11:12:39	2025-07-21 01:45:34	Details Edit Delete
4225	UK has increased lamb production	Access to exports markets such as the EU is crucial, warns AHDB.	<p>UK's self-sufficiency in lamb stood at 109% in 2019, 10% over the rate registered in 2018. This increase was due to both a reduction in lamb consumption in the UK year-on-year and an increase in domestic production. During the same period, lamb exports were also notably up and imports were down. However, to reduce the impact of Brexit on lamb producer in the UK access to key export market is crucial, warns AHDB. "UK lamb self-sufficiency does fluctuate from year to year, although the general trend shows an increase in self-sufficiency. This is due to UK lamb production remaining firm despite a steady decrease in domestic consumption. As domestic consumption continues to drop back year-on-on-year and the gap between production and consumption widens further, the exportable surplus of lamb is growing. Access to key exports markets such as the EU is crucial," says Charlie Reeve, AHDB analyst.<br />It is clear 2020, has not been a normal year by any means and lamb markets have felt the effect of this. Retail demand has remained relatively resilient and Kantar data actually suggests there have been some areas of growth for the sector especially for household lamb purchases. In contrast to this, the closure of foodservice sector for prolonged periods of the year has restricted demand for the out of home market, although the importance of takeaways for lamb has meant even here the effect of lockdown has been muted to a degree.<br />It is not just the domestic market that is feeling the effect of coronavirus. Demand on the continent for UK lamb exports will be an important watch point in the coming weeks and months as many countries enter a second lockdown.<br />Import volumes of lamb entering the UK market have been declining in recent years. This has been driven by major lamb exporting nations such as New Zealand and Australia focusing on new markets in Asia and sending less product to the UK.<br />Export volumes of UK lamb have been increasing in recent years, and the vast majority of this trade is with Europe. Exchange rates between the Euro and Sterling have also been favourable in helping UK exports remain price competitive. "With the UK’s exportable surplus of lamb likely to increase in the future, the need for free trade with the EU is becoming even more important.<br />The UK’s main market for lamb exports continues to be the EU, with over 90% of total UK sheepmeat exports going there during 2019. Without access through a free trade agreement, tariffs could undermine the competitiveness of UK product," added the analyst.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-09 11:27:23	2025-07-21 16:11:05	Details Edit Delete
4226	NZ's red meat exports to the US are rising	Between July and September, there was an increase of 50% in red meat exports to the American market.	<p>New Zealand's red meat sector continued to demonstrate its agility in the third quarter with exports to the United States growing by 50% over the three months from July to September compared to a year earlier. Total exports to the US reached $400 million for the quarter, closely followed by a 42% rise to the UK ($71m) and Germany, a 25% increase to $70m, according to data released by the Meat Industry Association.</p> <p>The growth in the third quarter offset a 25% decline to China ($530m) although the value of sheepmeat and beef exports to China remains at a historically high level. Overall, exports in the third quarter were $1.69 billion, unchanged from the same period in 2019. For the year ending September 2020, exports were up 8% to $9.39 billion compared to the previous year. The value of exports to nearly all of the top 10 markets (except the Netherlands) increased.<br />"There has been some shift from chilled to frozen product for sheepmeat as the industry pivoted away from the challenging foodservice sector into retail and e-commerce. There was also some re-balancing to other markets from the record levels that were going to China last year," explained Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association.</p> <p>In the September month, overall red meat exports were worth $501 million, down 6% from September 2019. Both China and Japan were down, but there were increases to the United States, Germany and the UK. Sheepmeat exports to the US, Germany and the UK rose, as did beef exports to the US and Canada.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-09 11:38:51	2025-07-20 19:56:13	Details Edit Delete
4227	Sainsbury's closes meat and deli counters	The retailer blames reduced customer demand and decided to slash 3,000 jobs.	<p>Sainsbury’s plans to close many of its fresh fish and meat counters, and will eliminate 3,000 jobs. Sainsbury’s said in a press release it is closing its meat, fish, and deli counters, based on reduced customer demand. “This will make stores simpler to run and reduce food waste. We will keep adding more quality and innovation in our aisles,” the retailer said. On the other hand, Sainsbury's intends to increase online sales in the grocery sector to meet further demand. Multiple lockdowns due to COVID-19 crisis and losses in revenue for the British population have impacted big players in the retail such as Sainsbury's or Marks&Spencer. The last one reported its first negative financial result in 94 years of GBP 87.6 million ( €97 million). <br />John Lewis, the owner of Waitrose supermarkets, has also decided to cut 1,500 jobs at its corporate office, according to BBC.</p>	1		Retail		2020-11-10 06:42:23	2025-07-21 14:37:44	Details Edit Delete
4228	US pork exports to China to remain strong for one more year	By 2022, less pork will be needed in China and their pig meat prices will decline from their historically high levels back to normal.	<p>US and Canada pork industry will capitalize for one more year on China's increased demand for pork but the situation may change dramatically in 2022. "China is expanding pig production despite continuous ASF events. The $200 plus per head profits are all the stimulus needed to fuel the production increase. We expect good exports to China through 2021 from US-Canada helped by the German ASF ban but by 2022 we expect less pork will be needed in China and their hog prices will decline from their historically high levels back to normal type prices," commented Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc, in his latest report.<br />US pork exports continue strong at 37,700 tonnes in the latest week, with the largest shipment to China since May: 14,560 tonnes. US pork exports will be pushed further by the ban of pork from Germany due to ASF. Year to date, US pork exports are totalling 1,595,609 tonnes compared to 1,278,834 tonnes last year. That figure stands for a 25% increase in pork exports and is almost all attributed to China’s enhanced demand.<br />Germany accounted for 14% market share in China and its position is going to be disputed between Brazil, the US, Canada and Spain.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-10 07:04:55	2025-07-19 15:01:32	Details Edit Delete
4232	Tyson Foods launches plant-based products in Europe		<p>At the beginning of this week, Tyson Foods announced the European launch of its plant-based protein brand, Raised & Rooted, the first expansion of the brand outside the US. "We’re thrilled to be launching Raised & Rooted in Europe, where there is a growing number of consumers who are adopting flexible diets. Our unique capabilities in R&D and innovation, combined with our international footprint and infrastructure makes us uniquely positioned to be a European market leader in alternative protein," declared Brett Van de Bovenkamp, president of Tyson Foods Europe.<br />The European Raised & Rooted range, which include five varieties of plant-based products, will be introduced through foodservice customers across Europe. Major foodservice and retail operators have already embraced the alternative protein segment, which is estimated to be a multi-billion-dollar category and continues to grow. <br />In the US, the brand has seen rapid growth since last year and gained a larger market share in the first half of the year due to disruptions appeared in meat sector. "Our Raised & Rooted™ brand has seen rapid growth since launching in the US last year. Our plant-based nuggets and tenders are now sold in 10,000 stores and online, and we look forward to our continued growth. Our expertise in this category, paired with our European innovation centers positions us well to serve global markets. We are leveraging Tyson’s deep capabilities to make plant-based protein more accessible and affordable for more people around the world," explains Justin Whitmore, executive vice president of alternative protein at Tyson Foods.<br />The plant-based products, which are produced in the Netherlands with locally sourced premium ingredients, are non-GMO, non-palm oil, egg-free and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The multilingual packaging for the products contains a total of eight languages, addressing the language and labeling needs of customers. The plant-based products are packaged in a recyclable 60% bio-based plastic material, informed the company in a press release.</p>	1		Market		2020-11-10 08:14:21	2025-07-21 16:54:01	Details Edit Delete
4237	Avian flu arrives in Germany	Several cases of H5N8 were confirmed in different countries in Europe, such as Great Britain and the Netherlands.	<p>Germany has confirmed the second case of avian flu H5N8 on a small farm in the northern side of the country. The case was detected at a small farm in the Kreis Segeberg area in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Segeberg's local government said in a statement. 36 birds were culled and other farms in the area have received the interdiction to raise birds in open spaces.<br />Several outbreaks of bird flu have been reported in Europe in recent weeks. Wild animals are believed to be spreading the disease. The H5N8 bird flu had already been detected in another farm in Schleswig-Holstein on 5 November. The Netherlands, one of the largest poultry producer in the EU had to cull more than 200,000 birds after bird flu has been reported on several farms since the end of October. Also, 13,000 birds were culled on a farm in northwest England after the virus was confirmed there.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-11 06:26:32	2025-07-19 08:17:54	Details Edit Delete
4238	Prices for Brazilian poultry and pork expected to jump by 20%	The increased demand in export markets along with higher prices of corn and soy is to impact the market in the following months.	<p>Brazil may have a record year in poultry and pork exports but the products are becoming scarce in the domestic market, which makes it more expensive. According to Francisco Turra, chairman of the Board of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), prices of feed have doubled in the last few months due to low harvest volumes of corn and soy reported in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.<br />Mr Turra believes that the final price will not double, but an increase of up to 20% in products is expected. Allied to this, the sector still has very high investments to meet the adaptations in the industrial platform, aiming at the adoption of health and prevention protocols and other requirements of the inspection bodies of the work environment in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.<br />On the other hand, in a few years, the Chinese pork market may become a trap for Brazilian producers, who are now exporting high volumes of pig meat to the Asian country. According to a report released by Itau BBA's agribusiness consultancy, in a few years, the Asian country will resume production levels in the pre-African swine fever period, which will reduce import demand. Apparently, 2021 should be the first year of advancement in Chinese production after the ASF crisis.</p>	1		Market		2020-11-11 06:41:13	2025-07-21 17:32:06	Details Edit Delete
4239	Belgium regains access in the Filipino pork market	Additional attestations on the veterinary health certificate on all exports of pork from Belgium are required.	<p>The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on pork imports from Belgium after being cleared of African swine fever (ASF). Agriculture Secretary William Dar has lifted the ban on the importation of domestic pigs and their products including pork meat and semen originating from Belgium. The DA received confirmation from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that Belgium is now free of ASF.<br />All import transactions of the products will be allowed according to the existing rules and regulations of the DA, BAI and the National Meat Inspection Service.<br />Additional attestations on the veterinary health certificate on all exports of pork from Belgium should be met, among which is that the meat should come from animals that were kept in a zone free from ASF since birth or for at least three months.<br />The pigs should also have been slaughtered in an approved abattoir where they have been subjected, with favorable results, to ante- and post-mortem inspections in accordance with OIE. The last positive case confirmed on a fresh carcass in Belgium dates from the 11th?of August 2019. Up until the 1st?of September 2020, 5352?wild boar have been analysed for ASF, among which 833 have been confirmed positive for African swine fever (ASF). Belgium is the fifth net exporter of pork in the EU. 91% is exported within the EU and 9% goes to third countries.</p>	1		Market		2020-11-11 07:03:57	2025-07-20 06:57:45	Details Edit Delete

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