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| 7514 | Australian lamb making waves in American charcuterie market | Lamb pastrami featuring Australian lamb is being made available across 73 Costco stores across the Southeastern United States. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">This comes following a project between Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Aussie Select, a company specialising in hand-crafted, modern charcuterie products featuring premium Australian lamb.<br /><br />The aim of the project was to develop and test a suite of Australian lamb products by Aussie Select to build on the ready to eat and deli meats trend to grow demand in value added Australian lamb in the United States of America.<br /><br />MLA’s Group Manager - Science and Innovation, Michael Lee, said that American retailers had seen a 154% increase in weekly ready-to-eat or deli meat purchases, but that there were no lamb products on offer.<br /><br />"Research indicated that US consumers spent $7.7 billion a year on deli meats, including ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat foods", Mr Lee said.<br /><br />"Turkey, pork, chicken and to a lesser extent beef dominate the deli. Yet, lamb, particularly lamb from Australia, is growing in popularity in the United States".<br /><br />"American consumers indicated pressures around cooking time and that they have little confidence in cooking lamb. As the number one provider of lamb to the US market, the Australian industry has a massive opportunity to break into this market as the first to market ready-to-eat lamb products".<br /><br />Despite challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Aussie Select developed four hand-crafted, modern charcuterie offerings. They included:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Agave Rosemary Lamb</li> <li>Tikka Masala Lamb</li> <li>Lamb Pastrami</li> <li>Lamb Prime Rib</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Chief Executive Officer of Aussie Select, Jaclyn Glatzer, said that after multiple rounds of research, Aussie Select met or exceeded market demands for taste, sustainability, innovation, and health & wellness.<br /><br />"Based on the research, current tonnage projections to meet the demand for Aussie Select show a potential for 3,700,000+ pounds of exclusively Australian raw product over the next five years", she said.<br /><br />"We’re thrilled to see Aussie Lamb products rolled out throughout the Southeast (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico). The initial products in the Aussie Select line only scratch the surface; there is exciting growth opportunity for lamb in the ready-to-heat, ready-to-eat and snack-kit categories".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-05 00:15:39 | 2025-08-02 02:04:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7515 | China, Japan and South Korea, the relevant markets for Chilean meat | Pork exports to Japan, South Korea and China represent 73% of the total value of Chilean pork exports. Given the importance of this market, Rodrigo Castañon, Business Manager of ChileCarne, was part of the delegation that accompanied the Director of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), José Guajardo, with the objective of advancing negotiations on zoning protocols for African swine fever (ASF) and the reopening of poultry exports to China. | <p>Chile has established itself as a global pork exporter, according to the ranking of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Today, the country ranks fifth as a pork exporter in the world, and in 2023, 73% of total pork exports will be destined for Asia. Thus, the recent mission to these three strategic markets for the Chilean pork and poultry production and export sector was very relevant.</p> <p>Japan is the second largest export destination for Chilean pork, with 40 thousand tons exported in 2023, which represented 14% of the total volume and a value of US$157 million, equivalent to 21% of the total value. Chile is positioned as the sixth supplier of pork to Japan.</p> <p>Japan's per capita pork consumption was expected to be about 20 kg per capita per year in 2023, accounting for 37% of the country's total meat consumption. Japan is the world's second-largest importer of pork, behind only China, with imports equivalent to 1.21 million tonnes in 2023.</p> <p>In this country, on May 28, the Chilean delegation held a meeting with Norio Kumagai, Deputy Director General of the Department of Food Safety and Consumer Affairs, with the aim of discussing the terms of a new framework agreement for pork exports to Japan and reviewing technical issues necessary to advance a zoning agreement for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).</p> <p>South Korea has established itself as the third largest export destination for Chilean pork, with 35 thousand tons exported in 2023, representing 12% of the total volume and a value of US$163 million, equivalent to 22% of the total value. Chile is responsible for 4% of pork imports to South Korea, ranking fifth among the main suppliers.</p> <p>Per capita consumption of pork in South Korea is 38.5 kilos per inhabitant per year, one of the highest in the world. The recovery of the HORECA sector (hotels,</p> <p>restaurants and cafes) after the pandemic has boosted consumption, highlighting the importance of pork in the South Korean diet.</p> <p>And in this market, on May 31, the Chilean delegation visited the facilities of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) at Incheon airport. Subsequently, they held a meeting with the Chilean ambassador to South Korea, Mathias Francke, where they discussed the importance of advancing a zoning agreement for ASF.</p> <p>For its part, China has remained the main market for Chilean pork. In 2023, Chile exported 129 thousand tons of pork to China, which represented 44% of the total exported volume and a value of US$223 million, equivalent to 30% of the total value. In addition, China occupies the fourth position as a destination market for Chilean poultry meat, with 7% in volume and 9% in value.</p> <p>China is the world's largest producer, consumer and importer of pork, with production reaching 57 million tonnes in 2023. Per capita pork consumption in China exceeds 42 kilos per inhabitant per year, consolidating it as an essential source of protein in the Chinese diet.</p> <p>And it is in this market that the visit concluded, with a meeting between the Chilean delegation and Mr. Liu Jinlong, Deputy Director of Division 2 of Animal Quarantine of GACC, the Chinese government's Customs Agency, with the aim of advancing negotiations for the reopening of poultry meat and exploring the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for pigs, which could be signed during an upcoming visit to China by the Minister of Agriculture or another high-ranking authority from Chile.</p> <p>The National Director of the SAG, José Guajardo Reyes, highlighted: “We made progress with Japan in updating animal health protocols and we proposed that China sign an agreement on pork and expand an existing one for cattle and sheep. With South Korea, we manage the opening of the market for sheep meat. We reinforce the importance of zoning agreements for safe trade and highlight the recognition of Chile for its certification model.”</p> <p>Rodrigo Castañón, Business Manager of ChileCarne, added: "The mission in Asia focused on making crucial progress to lift the suspension of poultry exports to China and consolidate negotiations in Japan and South Korea. This mission made it possible to achieve significant progress, reinforcing Chile's strategic position in these markets and ensuring the growth and diversification of our meat exports".</p> <p>In the coming months, collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture will be intensified to finalize the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on pigs with China, an initiative that promises not only to strengthen trade relations between Chile and China, but also to significantly expand the export offer of Chilean meat products to the Asian giant.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-05 00:20:09 | 2025-08-02 05:27:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7516 | Germany: Pork exports to third countries increased slightly | Exports of pork from Germany increased slightly for the first time in the first four months of the year. In the period from January to April, 0.7% more pork, including by-products, was exported compared to the previous year. The increase was mainly due to larger export volumes to third countries, while deliveries within the EU decreased. | <p><span lang="DE">After Germany's pork exports have been declining steadily in recent years, this trend now seems to have stopped for the time being. At least, this is what the latest foreign trade figures from the Federal Statistical Office suggest. According to them, a total of around 708,000 tonnes of pork, including by-products, were exported from Germany from January to April 2024, which represented a slight increase of around 5,000 tonnes or around 0.7% compared to the same period last year. Although deliveries to countries within the EU fell, this was more than offset by an increase in exports to third countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The majority of the pork exported was delivered to countries within the EU: at 582,000 tonnes, this corresponded to 82.2% of total exports. Compared to the same period last year, however, there were 2.2% fewer exports to EU countries. The main reason for this was lower deliveries to the two most important buyer countries, Italy (-9% to around 100,000 tonnes) and the Netherlands (-10% to around 98,000 tonnes).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the increase in exports to third countries was crucial for the increase in total exports. Compared to the first four months of the previous year, Germany delivered around 126,000 tonnes, or 18,000 tonnes, more pork or by-products to countries outside the EU. The largest quantities went to the United Kingdom (around 40,000 tonnes), Vietnam (around 20,000 tonnes) and South Korea (around 18,000 tonnes). After the South Korean market had been closed to German pork for a long time due to the outbreak of ASF in Germany, deliveries were able to resume towards the end of last year after a regionalization agreement was concluded. This agreement means that many German slaughterhouses can continue to deliver to South Korea even after the most recent ASF cases - however, two German companies lost their export licenses in June.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-05 00:25:19 | 2025-08-02 00:11:24 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7517 | INTERPORC: Spanish pork exports have grown by more than 112 percent in volume, since 2013 | INTERPORC has turned this sector "into an example of efficiency and a case of export success, which serves as a mirror for other Spanish sectors that aspire to conquer international markets." | <p><span lang="DE">This was reflected in a 'Conference on official controls in the international traffic of goods' organised by the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, which was attended by its top official, Minister Ángel Víctor Torres, and which was also attended by Luis Planas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In his speech, INTERPORC's general director, Alberto Herranz, focused on the role of the pork sector as a successful export case: “Today, pork is a strategic economic sector for Spain. This is the result of the path taken in 2013 when the creation of the Interprofessional brought together the entire chain and gave the sector a single voice.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This union brought greater efficiency in relations with administrations, both Spanish and from other countries, which allowed the export take-off of pork companies. “Actions as simple as centralizing relations or organizing and receiving visits from delegations allowed us to be more effective and create an image of seriousness and trust with distributors and foreign authorities,” explained Herranz.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And to corroborate this, he showed with figures that, between 2013 and 2024, white pig exports in Spain have increased by more than 112% in volume (from 1.3 million tonnes to 2.76); and by more than 160% in value (from 3.3 billion euros to almost 9 billion). Data that have increased their trade balance in that period by 180%, going from just over 3 billion euros to 8.297 billion.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For Herranz, the figures also define a modern and technologically advanced sector that has been able to increase its production from 3.47 million tons in 2013 to almost 5 million in 2024 (+40%). “We are fully focused on maintaining triple economic, social and environmental sustainability, we employ 415,000 people and are present in more than 130 countries on five continents.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Conditions that “have led us to be recognized and appreciated for the quality of our products, the food safety we guarantee, and the agility we demonstrate in adapting to the gastronomic culture and local consumers,” concluded Herranz.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the day, various presentations and round tables were held, where the administration described the strategic importance of the Spanish port sector, with special emphasis on the relevance of the port of Algeciras, advances in border control were presented, and the importance of the single customs window was highlighted.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Several companies then spoke about the logistics chain, its digitalisation and the need for efficient connections between all the links to promote exports.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-05 00:30:30 | 2025-08-01 22:58:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7518 | PROVACUNO promotes the beef sector towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) | The Spanish beef cattle sector, led by PROVACUNO, is involved in several projects aimed at meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). An example of this commitment is the study promoted by PROVACUNO, which will allow the sector to understand and standardize the fertilizer value of livestock manure. | <p>On June 6, the agrocomposting project was presented at the facilities of the Ivars d'Urgell Cooperative. The presentation was given by Javier López, director of PROVACUNO, together with researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH). These researchers have carried out field tests on five farms in different autonomous communities, two of them in Catalonia.</p> <p>Bovine manure has great fertilising potential, so optimising its management and understanding its composition are key aspects for its valorisation. In addition, manure management must be linked to the application of a compendium of best available techniques (BAT), some of which are currently being studied, with the aim of contributing to the mitigation of climate change. In this research, compost piles have been monitored using various structuring agents and additives, obtaining promising results. The aim is to design improved and viable protocols for manure management, considering that its composition can vary significantly depending on multiple factors. In the second part of the day, the Agromont facilities were visited, where the composting process is carried out on the farm.</p> <p>The first results have shown that compost generation contributes to the recycling of nutrients within the framework of a circular economy. As Raúl Moral, a researcher at the UMH, pointed out, "livestock farming is key to achieving fertilizer sovereignty in our country", and thus reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers.</p> <p>Understanding and monitoring the manure management and composting process allows for the production of nutrient-rich biofertilizers, while minimizing ammonia and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In other words, the less losses the product experiences throughout the process, the greater its nutritional value and, therefore, its market value. Obtaining a product with a good fertilizer value contributes to reducing the carbon footprint and can generate new income that improves the competitiveness of livestock farming.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-06 00:10:51 | 2025-08-01 22:47:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7519 | The festivals and summer holidays make the Danes tear the blue cans off the shelves | Sales of Danish classic Faaborg Leverpostej have exploded. In the last two weeks, more than four times as much has been sold as in the same period last year and 10 times more than the week before the government's call to the Danes to increase preparedness. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Festival guests and Danes on summer holidays in Europe have for many years benefited from the classic blue can from Faaborg Leverpostej. But this year, even more Danes have put the classic liver pâté into the shopping basket. After the government announced that Danes should have a contingency plan in case of crises, sales have exploded.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">’’The call for increased preparedness came to the back of most people's minds, and precisely for canned liver pate, we are in the middle of the normal high season, because many Danes take the little blue classic with them to festivals and summer holidays. Therefore, we have produced everything we can, but if demand continues at the current level, it may be difficult to keep up over the summer. When we get to mid-August, we can increase production to what the retail trade wants, so we ensure that there is always Faaborg liver pâté on the shelves in all supermarkets,‘‘ says Peter Bendixen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">One of the challenges has been to obtain enough cans for the increased production, and this has prevented Danish Crown from immediately ramping up production further.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At Danish Crown's canning factory in Vejle, which produces Faaborg Liver paste and preserves under brands such as Jaka and Tulip, they are now gearing up to keep up with demand.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have worked hard to meet the customers' wishes and needs, and we are turning all the levers we have so that we can meet the massive demand that we have seen since Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's announcement a few weeks ago", says Stig Pedersen, factory manager in Vejle.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In order to deliver Faaborg Leverpostej to customers, Danish Crown will ramp up production of Faaborg Leverpostej in July and August, so that up to 600,000 cans can be delivered to the Danish supermarket chains.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-06 00:28:35 | 2025-08-02 01:55:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7520 | Westfleisch converts truck fleet to climate-friendly diesel from AGRAVIS | Wetralog, the logistics experts of the Westfleisch Group, are now giving priority to climate-friendly diesel fuel in their truck fleet. The cooperative company from Münster, which specializes in food and live animal logistics, will in future fill up the 26 tractors at its company filling station in Lübbecke with the Bionergy HVO100 from AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG. The vehicles at the Wetralog site in Coesfeld will obtain the AGRAVIS product from the Railand Raiffeisen AG filling station in Dülmen. | <p>"We are very happy and proactive about making this change because it allows us to actively shape the energy transition and save considerable amounts of CO2", says Wetralog Managing Director Jürgen Wemhoff. AGRAVIS's climate-friendly Bionergy diesel consists of 100 percent biological residues and waste materials. Compared to conventional diesel fuel, CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 90 percent. According to Wemhoff, this measure also contributes to the sustainability aspect of the mission statement of the parent company Westfleisch. As part of the holistic corporate orientation, the cooperative is committed to continuously improving its energy and environmental performance.<br /> <wbr /> <wbr /> <br />The close partnership between the cooperative companies AGRAVIS and Westfleisch has been in place for many years, not only in the agricultural value chain but also in the energy sector. AGRAVIS has so far supplied Wetralog with 1.3 million liters of conventional diesel fuel per year. This is now being replaced by HVO100. AGRAVIS supplies 1.1 million liters to the company filling station in Lübbecke, where a 50,000-liter tank is available. The annual requirement of the Wetralog trucks at the Coesfeld site is 200,000 liters.<br /><br />"We are pleased with Wetralog's decision and look forward to supporting the company's sustainable orientation", emphasizes Frederik Volbracht, Head of Fuels and Combustion at AGRAVIS. The climate-friendly diesel from AGRAVIS is a very simple and, above all, immediately effective way to do more for climate protection and make a contribution to the energy transition. Bionergy diesel has comparable cold properties to conventional diesel fuel and can therefore also be filled up in winter. "With significantly reduced emissions, the consumption of fuel and AdBlue remains unchanged", says Volbracht, listing further advantages. The changeover also has no impact on the driving behavior of the trucks. "This was also confirmed in the test phase, when we filled three trucks with Bionergy HVO100 for several weeks", says Jürgen Wemhoff.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-07 00:11:49 | 2025-08-02 00:10:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7521 | Vall Companys Group and Kimitec promote the circular economy of by-products | The Vall Companys agri-food group and the biotechnology company Kimitec have joined forces to create MVC Ingredients, a joint business project that will allow certain Group by-products to be converted into valued co-products that serve as raw material for other industries in the market. | <p><span lang="DE">This joint venture has been created jointly by the Vall Companys Group and Kimitec Biogroup, through its research and development centre, MAAVi Innovation Center. The project dedicated to research, development and innovation (R&D&I) has an initial joint investment of two million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MVC Ingredients is made up of a team of five researchers dedicated to the valorisation of by-products, with a first line of work on pig hair, which will be followed by other projects that are currently in the initial stages of study and evaluation. The scope of all these projects ranges from the research and development part to the industrial scaling up and placing on the market of the by-products that are generated.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The work will be carried out at Kimitec's headquarters in Vícar, Almería. These facilities have a laboratory dedicated to R&D&I projects and an industrial plant where innovation trials can be scaled up; all with a total of 50,000 m2.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MVC Ingredients is the reflection of an alliance between industry leaders. Grupo Vall Companys is the leading producer of pork and poultry in Spain and Kimitec is the founding company of MAAVi Innovation Center, the largest biotechnology innovation hub dedicated to natural products in Europe.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The project between the two companies is focused on promoting a sustainable and highly innovative circular economy system by valorising animal by-products into value-added co-products for the market, improving both ESG objectives and the bottom line.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Grupo Vall Companys has recently started circularity projects with other sector leaders. For example, the Veos Ibérica project in Monzón; a joint venture with the Belgian Veos Group dedicated to the reuse of porcine blood to produce blood plasma. Or, the joint project with Bioibérica - the leading pharmaceutical company in Spain - to obtain heparin through porcine intestinal mucosa, creating the BioVall joint venture.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The general manager of the pig division of the Vall Companys Group, Albert Morera , has highlighted that "the pig sector has always been characterised by a very high level of circular economy and at the Vall Companys Group we already have several parallel projects to revalue our waste".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For its part, Kimitec's MAAVi Innovation Center has the mission of developing R&D&I solutions for a future without waste or chemical residues in food, promoting a food system free of chemical synthesis products and completely circular. With more than 12 years of experience and more than 14 million euros of investment, it has developed projects to revalue by-products from leading companies in the agri-food sector both nationally and internationally.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the words of Felix Garcia , CEO of Kimitec, "this joint venture represents an important milestone in our vision of a more sustainable future. By changing the paradigm from waste to by-products, MVC Ingredients will contribute to using resources more efficiently and sustainably, thus promoting our mission of managing waste as a source of wealth in our business models".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-07 00:34:45 | 2025-08-02 05:33:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7522 | AHDB: Opportunities for red meat convenience products | Consumer lifestyles continue to support the need for convenient food options, with quick simple meals which are ‘easy to prepare’ rising in popularity since the pandemic, according to AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">When looking at preparation methods for lunch and evening meal occasions, scratch cooking has lost share and, as people crave speedy cooking, convenience preparation methods have grown since 2020 (Kantar Usage, 52 w/e 18 February 2024). Convenient meals can of course contain primary meat cuts, coupled with other convenient elements, for example mince with a Bolognese sauce. However, for this article we are focusing on what we have defined as total red meat convenience products which are produced to meet this need specifically. For example, ready meals and added value options.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite the need for convenience growing, the red meat convenience products category experienced a volume decline of -2.1% (Kantar Purchase, 52 w/e18 February 2024).</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Convenient meals are in high demand</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The need for convenience is at its 5 year peak for evening meals, with pizza and oriental dishes being most popular, and pizza and Italian dishes being the most popular options at lunch.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Both lunch and evening meal average cook times have been decreasing since 2021, averaging 8.6 mins for lunch and 27.1 mins for evening meal preparations in 2024 (Kantar, 52 w/e 18 February 2024). This highlights the need for convenient meal solutions for a multitude of occasions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Across lunchtime and evening meal occasions, ‘ease’, including ease of preparation and clear up, matters more than ‘speed’.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Share of servings ‘Easy to prepare or clean up’ and ‘Quick to prepare’ | 52w/e 21 January 2024 | Kantar Usage</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While convenience attributes are beneficial, other needs should not be dismissed, and taste and filling needs remain most important (for lunch and evening meal occasions combined). </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite these behaviours, red meat products that lend themselves to convenience have been in purchase decline. Across all red meat categories, volumes purchased of convenience products (ready meals, chilled main meal accompaniments, pastries/pies, ready to cook and sous vide) have declined from last year (52 w/e 18 Feb 2024). Lamb and pigmeat saw the most volume decline year-on-year, at -4.5% and -4% respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Though this paints a negative picture for red meat convenience performance, total beef makes up 50% of the share, and is only in marginal decline, performing much stronger than total MFP, showing that the appetite is still there. Pigmeat accounts for 44% of red meat convenience products, whereas lamb remains a small sector in convenience at just 6%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ready meals make up for almost 41% share of red meat convenience. However, due to poor performance in 52 w/e 18 Feb 2024, these products have contributed towards 62.2% of total red meat convenience performance decline.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In terms of share within the convenience sector as a whole, ready meals have huge importance at the lunch occasion, down marginally YoY but up by over 50 million occasions vs 2020. Interestingly, the longer-term growth was led by pre-family, young and middle families, highlighting potential for these key demographics.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Beef pastries and pies are top performers</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Within Red Meat convenience, Pastries/Pies and Ready Meals together make up over 80% of volume share. The pastries and pies category was the only one to see growth YoY, driven by Pasty, Hot Pies and Sausage Rolls performance. Most of this growth for pastries and pies stemmed from beef, meanwhile pork struggled across all categories.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pies and pastries are popular with all demographics, and over index most with families. Their ability to tap into the <strong>valued ‘filling’ needs</strong>, whilst being cost effective could explain the appeal.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Opportunities</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Considering the growing consumer interests in convenience attributes to meals, there are large opportunities to meet ongoing needs for red meat products:</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Bringing restaurant style meals into the home</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since 2020, cuisine led dishes have gained share and Italian dishes have been featuring more at meal occasions. Pizza holds a strong position, having a significantly larger share with younger life stage groups, as well as having a cheaper price point compared to total red meat convenience. Large pizza’s also have the added benefit of being able to feed multiple people.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Ease is more important than speed</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Champion low effort meal solutions, in easy to cook formats. Examples include cook in a bag and ready to cook options.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Older shoppers are key for the convenience category</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Older shoppers dominate convenient red meat purchases and the decline of volumes from this demographic has been hugely influential, particularly for ready meals. Though convenience remains high up on the importance list for consumers, mealtime needs such as enjoyment, variety and how filling a meal is must also be considered. Pushing these enjoyment elements of ready meals could be key.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Continue to drive growth in younger shopper demand</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pies, pastries and pizzas are popular with younger shoppers and families, with beef pies and pastries performing especially well at evening meal occasions for families. Maintenance of the strong performance of ready meals within this demographic is key for future resilience, enhanced by enjoyment attributes bringing in an element of 'pester power'.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Promotional activity is key for volume growth</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">In comparison to total red meat (26.8%), convenience (32.3%) has a high proportion on promotion. Though it is important not to rely on promotions, in most cases, convenience red meat products on promotions have experienced positive volume changes YoY, whereas items not on promotion haven’t performed as well.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-08 00:18:28 | 2025-08-01 07:15:13 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7523 | The Spanish pig sector is committed to strengthening dialogue between the UE and China | INTERPORC has met with the Chinese ambassador to Spain, Yao Jing, to whom it has conveyed the "need to promote dialogue between the European Union and China to find a solution to the situation generated by the anti-dumping investigation announced by the government of that country." | <p><span lang="DE">Its president, Manuel García, recalled "the environment of fair and equitable cooperation that has always characterized commercial relations between the pork sector and the authorities and distributors of that country, which he trusts will continue to be maintained".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Spanish pork sector, García stressed, "is an example of efficiency and a successful export case, which serves as a mirror for other Spanish sectors that aspire to conquer international markets".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This is in addition to the strong ties of trust established between INTERPORC and the Chinese authorities, as well as between Spanish pork companies and distributors in that country. "We value the good relations that have always existed between Spain and China, as well as between companies from both countries, and we are completely sure that this trust is mutual", said the president of INTERPORC.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this regard, the president of the Interprofessional has once again confirmed the unity of the Spanish pork sector and its willingness to collaborate with the Chinese authorities in the investigation of the antidumping measures: "to find a solution that undoubtedly exists for this situation since trade wars do not benefit anyone".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The relationship between the two countries has been developing successfully for many years, being a model of collaboration and mutual benefit. Spain is the main exporter of pork to China and, in turn, this country is the most important foreign market for the Spanish sector, with exports worth 1,223 million euros.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-08 00:39:58 | 2025-08-02 04:55:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7524 | HCC: Meeting market spec can maximise farm returns | Over half of all lambs across Great Britain are now meeting the target market criteria despite current cost challenges - but there remains considerable room for more production efficiencies that can really boost farm returns, the latest abattoir data indicates. | <p><span lang="DE">Information collected at British abattoirs indicates that almost 58 per cent of lambs processed achieved the target grades in 2023. "Typically, abattoirs will state a base price for the day and bonuses or penalties will be applied depending on the carcase classification”, explained James Ruggeri, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales’s (HCC) Industry Development Executive. "It is therefore very much in the producer's interest to know the target areas within the classification grid that achieve a base price, and which grades attract a premium".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He said HCC are offering farmers an opportunity to improve their returns when marketing finished cattle and sheep through the 'Livestock Selection Programme', regional training events that are free to all farmers in Wales. They provide practical abattoir-based demonstrations, and assess live animals through to assessment of carcasses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new abattoir statistics are featured in HCC’s June Monthly Market Bulletin. Glesni Phillips, HCC’s Intelligence, Analysis & Business Insight Executive, and editor of Market Bulletin, said: “These statistics frame a landscape of considerable production challenges. Reports indicated fewer lambs were on the ground and adverse weather conditions continued to affect finishing times.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Elevated farm input costs also influenced producers' decisions when purchasing feed, further impacting finishing times. This meant a higher proportion classified as leaner compared to previous years. These lambs may have been rushed forward to market in order to manage input costs and may well have achieved a better return if finishing was delayed".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The abattoir report provides insight into the distribution of finished lamb carcasses across the industry-wide EUROP classification grid, which classifies lamb and beef carcass conformation and fat content. "Most abattoirs grade their carcasses on the EUROP payment grid, which was introduced in the 1970s so that a uniform classifying system could be used throughout Europe", said Glesni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It also meant that producers could be rewarded for supplying their animals with the carcass classification that the market demanded". She said that, under the system, the carcass is assessed for conformation and fat. "Conformation is determined by a visual appraisal of shape and there are five main classes: E-U-R-O-P, where E equals excellent across to P equaling poor. </span><span lang="DE">There are also five main classes of fat ranging from 1 (very lean) to 5 (excessively fat), with classes 3 and 4 being sub-divided into L (leaner) and H (fatter). The new data shows the proportion of sheep carcasses achieving the base price - that’s the R2 and R3L grades - stood at over 40 per cent, similar to the previous year's levels".</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-09 00:05:55 | 2025-08-01 19:46:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7525 | Poland: HAGRIC Woźniecki and PIC enter into distribution partnership for PIC genetics | HAGRIC Woźniecki sp. z oo sp. k., a leading company in the marketing and transport of livestock and slaughter animals, and PIC (Pig Improvement Company), a world-leading pig breeding company, have announced a strategic distribution partnership. This partnership aims to commercialize PIC genetics in Poland and thus further increase the quality and efficiency of pig breeding in the country. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">HAGRIC, based in Szczeglino, has established itself as one of the market leaders in the 27 years of its existence. The company buys, sells and transports breeding and slaughter animals at home and abroad. As a company with exclusively Polish capital, it is a leader in both the import of piglets and the contract trade, purchase and sale of fattening pigs. Hagric employs over 300 qualified employees. The company has a fleet of more than 100 vehicles for animal transport, its own service and a specialized washing facility. The company's activities also include grain trading, both feed and consumption grain, as well as the purchase and sale of cattle. Hagric's services are characterized by complexity and professionalism.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">PIC has been working on the continuous improvement of pig genetics for over 60 years. The sales partnership with HAGRIC will make it possible to sell the high-quality PIC genetics to Polish pig farmers and thus sustainably improve local pig breeding.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This partnership is an important step for both companies. By combining our extensive market knowledge and infrastructure with PIC's internationally recognized genetics, we will be able to offer the best breeding solutions to our customers in Poland".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sylwester Wozniecki, CEO of HAGRIC</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are very pleased to be working with HAGRIC. Their many years of experience and strong presence on the Polish market make them the ideal partner to successfully market our genetics and take pig breeding in this country to a new level".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Thomas Müller, Key Account Manager PIC</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Polish piglet producers will have access to PIC's entire breeding program and the first Camborough® gilts have already been delivered from a PIC multiplier in the Czech Republic. PIC terminal boars such as the PIC®800 or the PIC®337 are housed at the INSEFARM AI station and complete the product portfolio available to Polish piglet producers.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-09 00:10:23 | 2025-08-02 02:16:11 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7526 | EU production grows for beef and falls for lamb in Q1 2024 | European Union (EU) beef production in the first three months of 2024 has seen boosted performance compared to 2023, informs AHDB. Considering the European Commission’s predictions of a 2% fall in production for the full year, this could suggest falling output levels later on in the year. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Production has grown by nearly 60,000 tonnes (4%) from the first quarter last year, with major increases coming from Italy and Poland. Italian beef production has increased by 25,000 tonnes from 2023 to 161,000 tonnes but remains 14% lower than levels seen in 2022. Polish beef production on the other hand continues to grow from 2022 and 2023, up 16% from last year to 159,000 tonnes. Germany, as the second largest beef producer in the EU, saw an edge of +2% (4,000 tonnes) in the year to date from 2023-24, to sit at 256,000 tonnes. France continues to be the largest producer of beef in the EU, sitting at 327,000 tonnes for the first quarter of 2024. France also experienced the largest decline in production of 8,200 tonnes from 2023.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Slaughter in the EU as a whole sat 174,000 head higher at 5.6m head in the year to date, influencing total production. EU cow slaughter has grown by 47,000 head, and heifer kill rose by just over 36,000 head from the year-to-date 2023 to 24, which would align with expectations of tightening in breeding herds. The number of cattle slaughtered in France sat 36,000 head lower in 2024 compared to 2023, marking the largest decline. Germany meanwhile saw stable slaughter levels, despite the increase in production, suggesting heavier carcase weights.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">EU steer prices have seen relative stability in recent weeks following a period of declines. For the week beginning 17 June, the EU average steer price sat at the equivalent of 442p/kg, growth of 1p from the previous week. In the prior four-week period, the EU average price grew by 2.7p/kg, as the measure has grown by 3p from the beginning of the year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheep meat production in the EU sat at 95,000 tonnes in the first three months of 2024. This is a fall of 4,200 tonnes (4%) from the same period in 2023, with large declines in output from two of the main producers, Spain and Greece. Spanish production has been hit by impacts of continuous droughts, illustrated by its 11% fall in production from Jan-Mar year on year. Greek production has fallen a similar 13% year on year to sit at 9,900 tonnes in the year to date. Germany was the only country in the top six producers to record production growth, although minimal, of 880 tonnes. French and Irish production, as the second and third largest producers, recorded 2% declines in the year to date from last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Total European slaughter fell by 6% (370,000 head) year on year in the first quarter of 2023, to 6.3m head, with a 210,000 head decline in slaughter from Spain. Italy saw an annual decline of 171,000 head in the first quarter, while slaughter in Greece fell by 99,000 head. There was minimal growth in slaughter numbers in Germany, Portugal, and Romania.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Following on from this lower production and tighter supplies, EU sheep prices peaked in late April, with the reference price sitting at 780/kg for the week beginning 22 April. Since then, we have seen the reference price declining, as the new season lambs seem to come forward across the region. The reference price has now declined for four weeks, to end at 722.2/kg for the week beginning 17 June but remains 74p higher than the same week in 2023. Prices have fallen across the board in Ireland, France, and Spain, with large declines of 32.5p/kg in Ireland from the previous week.</p> <p><strong>Demand for meat in the EU</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">After a peak in late 2022/early 2023, inflation has been declining across Europe, though red meat consumer prices are still elevated year-on-year. In May 2024, combined lamb and goat prices were up by 6% year on year, whilst beef and veal was up by 2.3% (Eurostat, 2024).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite meat prices remaining relatively high across Europe, industry reports suggest beef and lamb demand has been relatively resilient so far in 2024. The picture is mixed among nations however. In France for example, a 3.1% fall in beef consumption was reported by France AgriMer in January to April, in comparison to 2023. Sheep meat consumption decline was more prevalent, falling by 6.0% over this period. However, German market analysts AMI have reported a 5.5% increase in beef purchases from January to May, with pork losing some volume due to steeper price rises.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The poor weather experienced across Europe has not been positive for a stimulant in BBQ meat demand so far this year. This will be a watchpoint going forward, as well as the tourism effects from the Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris later this summer.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For 2024 as a whole, the latest European Commission forecasts expect total EU beef and lamb consumption to fall slightly against 2023, constrained by prices and supply. However, longer term, sheep meat consumption is expected to benefit from its position culturally and in religious traditions.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-09 00:15:19 | 2025-08-02 06:30:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7527 | MLA: Highest sheepmeat and goatmeat exports on record | The past financial year has seen a huge burst in export volumes, with Australian export numbers for red meat the highest on record at over 2 million tonnes, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). Lamb, mutton and goatmeat all had record high volumes, while beef exports matched the levels seen during 2019–20. | <p><span lang="DE">Sheepmeat exports totalled 587,262 tonnes over FY24. This is 24% higher than FY23 and the highest on record. Exports lifted across the board, but the biggest increase was clearly seen in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where exports rose 76% to 125,088 tonnes. Lamb exports rose by 60%, while mutton exports doubled to 54,039 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb exports to the US rose 20% to 80,787 tonnes, while mutton exports to Malaysia rose 14% to 11,516 tonnes. The only major market that did not see substantial increases in export volume was China, where both mutton and lamb exports lifted 6% to 64,373 tonnes and 84,022 tonnes respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beef exports totalled 1.2 million tonnes over the financial year, a 29% increase from FY23 and a similar volume to 2019–20.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The biggest lift was in exports to North America, where numbers doubled to 343,034 tonnes. After a period of rapid destocking in the US cattle herd between 2018 and 2023, US slaughter has begun to decline. At the same time, demand has remained robust and the US dollar has strengthened, meaning that demand for Australian beef has lifted substantially.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to Australia’s other major markets also recorded strong increases; exports to Japan rose 14% to 238,220 tonnes, exports to China rose 7% to 197,048 tonnes and exports to South Korea rose 8% to 191,270 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australian goatmeat exports rose 63% over FY24 to 42,383 tonnes, the highest figure on record. Most of the increase in exports went to North America; exports to the USA rose 96% to 22,427 tonnes, and exports to Canada lifted 118% to 2,085 tonnes.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-09 00:20:16 | 2025-08-01 23:57:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7528 | How artificial intelligence is transforming meat processing | The industry must continually evolve to stay competitive and meet the growing demands for efficiency, quality, and sustainability. We understand this critical need for innovation in the meat processing industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is at the forefront of this evolution, offering transformative solutions to optimize every aspect of meat processing. | <p><strong>Why AI is essential in meat processing</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The meat processing industry faces numerous challenges, including the need for precise cutting, quality control, labor shortages, and the demand for sustainability. AI addresses these challenges by automating complex tasks, ensuring consistency, and improving overall operational efficiency. Here are some key reasons why AI is becoming indispensable:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Precision and efficiency: AI systems can analyze data with high accuracy, making precise cuts and identifying optimal processing techniques. This enhances yield and reduces waste.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Quality control: AI-powered vision systems can detect defects and ensure that only the highest quality products reach the market. This capability is vital for maintaining brand reputation and customer satisfaction.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Labor efficiency: By automating repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, AI reduces the dependency on human labor, which is particularly beneficial in addressing labor shortages and reducing operational costs.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainability: AI can optimize resource use and reduce waste, contributing to more sustainable processing practices. This is increasingly important as consumers and regulators demand more environmentally friendly operations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Example applications of AI in our solutions</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Gender detection: AI improves processing efficiency and product consistency by accurately segregating carcasses based on gender. This is crucial for producing the best quality output from the M-Line robots in pork evisceration.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Pelvic bone detection: In the DeboFlex Primal Cut system, AI models detect the pelvic bone with precision, optimizing cutting processes to reduce waste and enhance yield.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Shoulder blade detection: AI helps accurately identify and cut around the shoulder blade, improving the final product's quality.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These trends indicate a broad move towards leveraging AI to not only improve operational efficiencies but also to enhance sustainability and product quality across the meat processing industry.</p> <p><strong>Standardizing AI across Marel</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Anton Heiðar Þórólfsson, AI team manager at Marel, emphasizes the importance of standardizing AI applications across the company: “Initially, various innovation teams independently developed AI solutions. Now, the AI team aims to unify these efforts to ensure consistent and efficient AI integration across all Marel solutions. This standardization helps us deliver reliable, high-performing solutions tailored to your needs.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Anton also highlights our use of advanced imaging technologies: “We utilize x-ray and hyperspectral imaging to see beyond what people can see, processing this data with AI to enhance precision and insight in our operations.”</p> <p><strong>AI in primary cattle and pork processing</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Many processors have asked how they can leverage AI in their operations. Pulkit Vijay, an Innovation Manager at Marel, shares: “We use AI in vision systems for different applications like grading, conformation, fat class, sex detection, back fat thickness, and primal lengths and widths. For primary cattle processing, we use AI to cross-check measurements and define areas for these measurements using deep learning technologies like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). Our AI models are trained with thousands of images to make accurate decisions and predictions, providing you with reliable and efficient processing.”</p> <p><strong>Digitalization and AI projects at Marel</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sander Haverkate, Team Lead Vision Engineering, adds: “We are working on various digitalization projects to provide better insights into process data, predictive maintenance, and process bottlenecks using AI. For example, we are developing cloud connections and integrating with AXIN for M-Line, where we see significant potential for AI solutions.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The first AI features in a Marel machine for sale were implemented in the FleXicut in 2018. Since then, these features have continued to develop and expand. Marel solutions improve product quality and operational efficiency, and ensure more sustainable and profitable processing for your business. We focus on delivering the best technology to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-10 00:05:16 | 2025-08-02 04:59:19 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7529 | QMS highlights whole supply chain approach key to high red meat standards | Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) recently organised a successful knowledge transfer day at Kilmacolm Farm Tours, bringing together almost thirty members of The Scotch Beef Club and The Scotch Butchers’ Club. The event focussed on the unique qualities of Scotch red meat and emphasised the importance of joining up the supply chain, fostering collaboration from farm to table to ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout the entire process. | <p>Chefs across the supply chain - from Buzzworks Life (Scotch Beef Club members and Ayrshire’s leading restaurant and bar operator) as well as local Scotch Butchers’ Club members - were informed on the standards and practices surrounding the farm activity that lies behind the renowned Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork brands.</p> <p>The event, which took place this summer, was kindly hosted by James and Wendy MacDougall of Muirhouse Farm, Kilmacolm who run a farm safari and lambing experience business and have recently ventured into agri-tourism. Attendees enjoyed:</p> <ul> <li>a farm tour to showcase their grass-fed suckler beef herd</li> <li>interesting insights into the MacDougall’s breeding programme, genetics, and production methods</li> <li>a discussion with James on their farm practices and methods</li> </ul> <p>QMS Quality Assurance Specialist, Eilidh McCulloch delivered some informative sessions on what is involved in gaining QMS assurance from a farmer’s perspective. Eilidh discussed the whole chain quality assurance process that QMS approved farms must go through annually. This included the high standards that encompass animal health and welfare which ensure animals have the best possible quality of life on farms and throughout the live supply chain, resulting in the highest quality product reaching the next step in the chain.</p> <p>Gordon Newlands, Brands Development Manager said:</p> <p>"It was another fantastic day of knowledge sharing, where chefs and butchers alike gained a deeper understanding of whole chain assurance, focused on the quality and standards that go into producing Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb at a farm level. This kind of engagement is crucial for maintaining those high standards that our brands are known for".</p> <p>Following these interactive sessions there was also an opportunity for participants to take part in some hands-on activities. The stock-judging competition gave an ideal opportunity for Scotch Beef Club and Scotch Butchers’ Club members to discuss carcase specification and how that can affect the end product. There was also a chance for attendees to gain certification for Continued Professional Development (CPD).</p> <p>Laura Black of Cooper Butchers said:</p> <p>"It was a great opportunity for butchers, chefs and apprentices to come together and learn first-hand what it takes to become a QMS assured farmer, gain insight into what it means to have a true grass-fed suckler beef herd and the breeding and genetic methods that go with that.</p> <p>"It was fantastic to hear and learn about their production methods and the stock judging competition brought out the competitiveness in all of us and demonstrated just how difficult it is to judge.</p> <p>"These events are a good chance to support and discuss Scotch red meat, promoting collaboration at all stages of the supply chain and I’d like to thank James and Wendy for hosting us on their fabulous farm".</p> <p>The day was perfectly finished off with a barbeque prepared by the UK’s No.1 Butcher – Nigel Ovens from McCaskie’s Butcher. Attendees tucked in whilst enjoying the farm’s panoramic views of up to 40 miles to Ben Lomond, Glasgow and on to Lanarkshire.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-10 00:10:04 | 2025-08-01 18:42:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7530 | Brazil: Average chicken meat exports indicate positive result for 2024 | The average Brazilian chicken meat exports (considering all products, both fresh and processed) in 2024 indicates positive results for the year 2024, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). According to the comparative analysis, the average exports registered this year were 431.4 thousand tons, 0.8% higher than the average registered for the twelve months of last year, with 428.2 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">In the monthly survey, chicken meat exports in June totaled 435.9 thousand tons, 2.3% lower than the 446.2 thousand tons shipped in the same period last year. Revenue obtained in the period reached US$ 793.6 million, 10.6% lower than the total recorded in June 2023, with US$ 887.5 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the analysis of the semester, chicken meat exports totaled 2,588 million tons so far, a figure 1.6% lower than the total recorded in the first six months of 2023, with 2,629 million tons. The accumulated revenue in the period reached US$4,636 billion, a balance 10.3% lower than that accumulated in the previous year, with US$5,168 billion.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The slightly negative fluctuation in comparative shipments in June is not enough to compromise the positive momentum experienced by chicken meat exports. The fact that the average for the first half of the year exceeds the general average for 2023, combined with the fact that the second half of the year is traditionally the best period for exports, point to new positive results for the year 2024", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to the survey, China, the main export destination, imported 276.1 thousand tons in the first half of the year, a figure 29% lower than the total recorded in the same period last year. Next are the United Arab Emirates, with 240.1 thousand tons (+20%), Japan, with 214.2 thousand tons (-3%) and Saudi Arabia, with 206 thousand tons (+17%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the survey by state, Paraná remains the main exporter, with 1,076 million tons exported in the first half of this year, a number 1.1% lower than that recorded in 2023. Next are Santa Catarina, with 563.6 thousand tons (+3.4%) , Rio Grande do Sul, with 354.3 thousand tons (-4.74%), São Paulo, with 136.9 thousand tons (-9.4%) and Goiás, with 125.7 thousand tons (+4.6%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It is worth highlighting the positive increase in volumes destined for Latin American countries in recent months, at a time when Brazil's main competitor in the international market, the United States, has seen a significant reduction in its exports. This has allowed Brazil to replace itself in strategic markets for products such as chicken legs and breasts, helping to ensure food security for its trading partners. In turn, Middle Eastern countries maintain a high demand for Brazilian products", commented ABPA's market director, Luis Rua.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-10 00:15:24 | 2025-08-02 00:16:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7531 | Feed Your Family for Less with British Pork campaign returns | Research shows that AHDB pork marketing campaigns have successfully shifted consumer perceptions, presenting British pork as a healthy, versatile and affordable meal option. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluation of the campaign showed a significant increase in key attitudinal measures and a 6% increase in purchase intent, which takes it to its highest level in four years.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A £10.05 return in sales was reported for every £1 of levy money invested in advertising. This equates to an additional £9.6m in retail sales – that’s 1,331 tonnes* more pork into shoppers’ baskets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The campaign also brought in 173K incremental buyers, increasing household penetration from 25.9 million to 26.1 million households. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Following this success, we are delighted to announce the return of the highly successful Feed Your Family for Less with British Pork campaign.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Through this campaign, AHDB aims to inspire families to view British pork as an affordable, tasty and healthy choice that can be used in lots of different dishes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Running from 5 July until 31 July, the campaign will be featured across social media, YouTube and in seven major supermarket chains.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Delicious and budget-friendly recipes: The campaign will showcase recipes using cuts such as 5% fat mince, loin steaks and fillet, all under £1.50 per portion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Featured recipes include Mexican-style pork burgers, creamy lemon pork pasta, and Korean-style pork mince bowl, ideal for summer meals.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Widespread social media presence: Bright, eye-catching adverts featuring easy pork recipes will be promoted via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These will also be available in the <u>Healthy Pork Recipes</u> collection on the Love Pork website.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: The popular TV advert highlighting the versatility and value of pork dishes will be promoted on YouTube to reach a broad audience.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Supermarkets: The campaign will be seen in seven supermarket chains, with on-pack stickers featuring QR codes, tear-off recipe sheets, floor vinyls and flags to encourage shoppers to choose British pork.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The 'Love Pork Student Staples: Healthy Eats' recipe videos, created with Tasty UK, will again target the younger Gen Z audience (18–25-year-olds) via Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These videos, featuring food and fitness influencer Lucy Kent, effectively demonstrate quick, easy and healthy pork recipes for busy and budget-conscious students through bespoke content that is targeted specifically at this younger audience.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">AHDB head of marketing Carrie McDermid said:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We know from the last campaign burst that the messages landed well and the advertising inspired consumers to choose pork. With the majority of people still very concerned about the cost of living, the campaign demonstrates the great value of British pork and positions it as a tasty and nutritious meat than can be used in lots of different meals.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This latest burst of advertising continues with these messages, keeping British pork front of mind and hoping to win some plate-share from chicken".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-10 00:20:11 | 2025-08-02 03:08:33 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7532 | USMEF: May beef export value highest in 11 months | The value of U.S. beef exports topped $900 million in May, the highest since June 2023, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. | <p>May beef exports totaled 110,133 metric tons (mt), down 5% from a year ago but the second largest of 2024. Beef export value reached $902.4 million in May, 3% above last year and the highest in 11 months. For January through May, beef exports followed a similar trend, increasing 5% year-over-year in value to $4.29 billion, despite a 4% decline in volume (533,578 mt). </p> <p>"It has been encouraging to see demand stabilize in Japan, where U.S. beef certainly faces significant headwinds", said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "The tourism boom has provided a much-needed lift for Japan’s foodservice sector, and it is a source of optimism for buyers and importers. Taiwan and the ASEAN region were also bright spots for U.S. beef in May, along with Western Hemisphere markets such as Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean". </p> <p>Despite the persistently weak yen and other economic challenges, Japan has maintained its position as the leading volume destination for U.S. beef in 2024. May beef exports to Japan were just under 21,000 mt, up 9% from a year ago, while export value climbed 20% to $164.1 million. For January through May, exports to Japan were still 3% below last year in volume (104,712 mt), but export value increased 5% to $796.8 million.</p> <p>The weak yen’s silver lining is that it has contributed to a surge in foreign visitors, bolstering Japan’s foodservice and hospitality sectors. Tourists arriving in Japan in May jumped 60% from a year ago and topped 3 million for the third consecutive month. Tourism officials project that total arrivals this year could surpass the 2019 record of 31.88 million. </p> <p>Demand for U.S. beef in Mexico continues to gain momentum, with May exports increasing 9% from a year ago to 18,793 mt, while value climbed 17% to $109.8 million. Through May, exports to Mexico increased 17% to 96,323 mt, while value soared 23% to $564 million. This included more than 50,000 mt of beef variety meat, up 19% from a year ago, valued at $136.6 million (up 13%). Mexico is the largest volume destination for U.S. beef variety meat, taking large volumes of tripe, lips, livers, hearts and kidneys. </p> <p>Beef shipments to Taiwan have trended lower in 2024, but May saw a substantial rebound in export value at $63.2 million, up 6% from a year ago and the highest since August. May volume was 5,878 mt, down 4% year-over-year. For January through May, exports to Taiwan were down 12% from a year ago to 23,392 mt, but value slipped just 2% to $254.7 million. Despite a widening spread in the price of U.S. beef versus major competitors, the U.S. continues to dominate Taiwan’s chilled beef sector, capturing about 70% market share.</p> <p>Other January-May results for U.S. beef exports include: </p> <ul> <li>May beef exports to the ASEAN region reached 4,646 mt, up 25% from a year ago and the largest since October. Shipments to Indonesia (1,823 mt) were the largest since October, to Vietnam (585 mt) were the highest since January 2023, and to Singapore (587 mt) were the largest since 2010 and the third highest on record. Shipments to the Philippines (1,457 mt) slowed from the previous month but were otherwise the highest since October. May exports to the region were valued at $40.6 million, up 81% year-over-year and the seventh largest on record. January-May exports increased 18% in value to just under $125 million, despite a 17% decline in volume (14,977 mt). </li> <li>Fueled by record-large shipments of more than 1,100 mt to Guatemala and strong demand in Panama, May beef exports to Central America increased 37% from a year ago to 1,972 mt, valued at $13.6 million (up 45%). Through May, exports to the region climbed 12% in volume (9,464 mt) and 17% in value ($68 million). </li> <li>May beef exports to China/Hong Kong slowed compared to last year, falling 16% to 18,659 mt. But export value was down just 4% to $181.3 million and export value to China alone was only 2% below last year at $146 million. January-May exports to the region were down 10% to 88,446 mt. Export value was 4% below last year at $821 million, but is still on pace to approach $2 billion in 2024. </li> <li>Demand for U.S. beef continues to regain momentum in the Middle East, where May exports increased 19% from a year ago to 4,481 mt, while export value climbed 26% to $19.8 million. Through May, exports to the region increased 33% in volume (23,925 mt) and 35% in value ($106.3 million), bolstered by larger beef liver shipments to Egypt and robust demand for muscle cuts in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. </li> <li>Larger shipments to the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas pushed May beef exports to the Caribbean to 2,846 mt, up 39% from a year ago, while export value increased 7% to $22.5 million. January-May exports to the region increased 27% to 14,774 mt, valued at $121.8 million (up 13%). </li> <li>Beef exports to leading value market Korea slowed in May, falling 24% from a year ago to 18,063 mt, valued at $168 million (down 14%). Through May, exports to Korea were 14% below last year’s pace at 96,960 mt, but still increased slightly in value ($908.1 million, up 1%). </li> <li>Export value equated to $410.94 per head of fed slaughter in May, up 3% from a year ago. The January-May per-head average was $410.40, up 5%. Exports accounted for 13.8% of total May beef production, and 11.5% for muscle cuts only – down from 14.7% and 12.1%, respectively, a year ago. The January-May ratios were 13.9% of total production and 11.6% for muscle cuts, each down about one-half percentage point from the same period last year.</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-10 00:25:39 | 2025-08-02 04:44:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7533 | INTERPORC presents its successful strategy to support the internationalization of the sector | INTERPORC presents its successful strategy to support the internationalization of the sector | <p>The Spanish Interprofessional INTERPORC has participated in a conference organized by the Business Federation of Meat and Meat Industries (FECIC) aimed at its exporting companies. There, its International Director, Daniel de Miguel, has presented the main figures that define the situation of the Spanish pig sector abroad.</p> <p>During his speech, De Miguel analysed the evolution of Spanish exports from the pork sector, and highlighted that in the last decade “it has been a world reference thanks to its ability to diversify its sales and be present in 130 international markets, positioning a wide variety of meat products”.</p> <p>On a closer look, sales to the European Union have increased by 29.5% in the last three years, from 1.11 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.45 million tonnes in 2023, consolidating its leadership as a supplier of pork products in Europe.<br />In terms of the current situation, in the first third of 2024, exports have increased slightly by 0.6% in volume (932,000 tonnes), with a small decline of 0.3% in value (2.9 billion euros). In the case of China, exports have decreased by 14% in volume, although that country remains the main customer of Spanish pork, receiving 18% of the sector's exports. Italy, France, Japan, the Philippines and Poland are the next largest buyers in volume.</p> <p>De Miguel stressed that the data confirm Spain as a world power in pork. A situation to which the quality and food safety guarantee of its products, as well as the actions carried out by INTERPORC in terms of internationalisation, have contributed decisively, mainly aimed at "boosting knowledge of the pork sector and its products in markets of interest such as China, Japan, the USA, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam or Mexico, among others".</p> <p>He also explained that "we work on actions that promote the marketing of the different products in the sector and we develop various support actions for the Administration for the opening of new markets, providing logistical support for audits in third countries."<br />During the day, the main current issues of Spanish meat foreign trade were put on the table for analysis and debate: the current situation of negotiations for the opening of new markets (countries and/or products), border controls and export certification procedures, a balance of the latest inspection visits from third countries and upcoming ones planned, or international communication and promotion actions being carried out by the Interprofessional Associations of white pork and beef in target markets.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-10 10:37:26 | 2025-08-02 00:11:36 | Details Edit Delete |
