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8383	FAO Meat Price Index in March	The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 118.0 points in March, up 1.0 point (0.9 percent) from the revised February value and 3.1 points (2.7 percent) from its year-earlier level.	<p>The increase was primarily driven by higher pig meat prices, mainly due to rising quotations in the European Union after Germany regained foot-and-mouth-disease-free status, prompting key trading partners, such as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to lift import bans. Rising demand contributed to stabilizing the market, while the strengthening of the euro against the United States dollar supported the upward trend. Ovine meat prices also increased, supported by strong global demand ahead of the Easter holidays. Similarly, world bovine meat quotations rose, reflecting tight global supplies and robust international demand. Meanwhile, poultry meat prices remained largely stable, as global supply and demand remained balanced despite the continued challenges posed by widespread avian influenza outbreaks in some major producing countries.</p>	1		Retail	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-04-11 00:20:00	2025-08-01 19:53:18	Details Edit Delete
3300	China's demand for meat sets record for NZ exports	Sheep meat and beef exports are expected to both surpass the ceiling of NZ $4 billion.	<p>The increased demand of China for New Zealand’s beef, lamb and mutton are forecast to propel both sheepmeat and beef exports past the $4 billion ($2.5 billion) mark for the first time, according to a press release from Beef+Lamb New Zealand.<br />New Season Outlook 2019–20 report issued by Beef + Lamb New Zealand forecasts beef, lamb and mutton prices to lift from historically high levels, helped by continuing strong export demand and an expected weakening of the New Zealand dollar.</p> <p>“We have forecast increases in farm-gate prices for beef, lamb and mutton in 2019-20 because small increases in in-market prices are expected to be further assisted by an easing of the New Zealand dollar,” says B+LNZ Chief Economist Andrew Burtt.<br />Beef and veal exports are expected to be up 5.9 percent to $4.17 billion and sheepmeat up by 4.9 percent to $4.23 billion.<br />This would add another $430 million in export earnings for red meat and offal following an extra $228 million and $1.23 billion in the two seasons prior – excluding fibres and other products.</p> <p>This follows the exceptionally strong farm-gate prices for lamb and mutton since the 2016-17 season. Beef prices have been steady since farm-gate prices jumped in 2014 15 but are expected to be up in 2019-20.<br />African Swine Fever (ASF) will have significant ramifications for global meat supplies and consumption. China is the world’s largest consumer of pork – making up around 63 percent of consumption. However, New Zealand’s growth in the export value of red meat and volume began before the Chinese ASF epidemic. “The growth in China’s red meat import demand is built on genuine demand growth as consumption has outpaced domestic production growth,” says Burtt.<br />New Zealand and Australia dominate international trade in sheepmeat. Australia is expected to enter a period of flock rebuilding – weather permitting – driving significant declines in their production.</p> <p>New Zealand’s export lamb production in 2019-20 is forecast to be steady as a minor increase in lambs available is offset by an easing average carcase weight from record weights in 2018 19.</p> <p>The New Zealand lamb crop for spring 2019 is forecast down. With the breeding ewe flock stable, a smaller portion of ewe lambs will be retained making more available for processing.</p> <p>Mutton export production in 2019-20 is expected to be up 8.7 percent as more ewes are available for processing, however, this was from a low base in 2018 19 and when more ewe hoggets were retained. ASF in China is most likely to benefit New Zealand’s beef processing cuts, which are a more apparent substitute for pork. Sheepmeat and other beef cuts are generally in the premium segment of the Chinese animal protein market.</p> <p>New Zealand has a longer, deeper and more favourable trade relationship with China than the four larger beef trading countries – India, Brazil, US and Australia. The short to medium-term outlook for New Zealand’s beef exports are looking solid with signals that the US and Australian breeding cow herds could be entering downward phases of their production cycles. New Zealand’s beef and dairy cattle herds are expected to remain relatively steady and will lift total export production by 2.0 percent, largely due to a lift in steers and heifers processed. New Zealand’s beef cattle herd grew by 2.6 percent to 3.82 million head at 30 June 2019</p>	1		Industry		2019-10-04 08:41:49	2025-08-01 18:04:16	Details Edit Delete
2183		For the sixth straight year, Marfrig was certified in compliance with the commitment to preserve the Amazon Biome.	<p>The independent international consulting firm DNV-GL, which specializes in business and environmental risk analysis, has concluded a report attesting to the compliance of Marfrig Global Foods with the Public Commitment on Amazon Cattle Ranching. The document aims to assess the practices adopted to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, violence against indigenous peoples and the use of slave labor within the Amazon Biome, which encompasses the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Pará, Amapá, Acre, Rondônia, Roraima and parts of the states of Maranhão, Tocantins and Mato Grosso.</p> <p>DNV-GL’s audit assessed the animal purchases made from Jan 1. To Dec. 31, 2017. For the sixth straight year, Marfrig was certified in compliance with the commitment first undertaken in 2009. “Preserving the Amazon Biome is one of our priorities in environmental sustainability,” said Eduardo Miron, CEO of Marfrig Global Foods. “We were the first company in the industry to sign the agreement with Greenpeace and, even after the NGO discontinued the Public Commitment on Cattle Ranching, in 2017, Marfrig maintained its good sustainability practices and reinforced its actions to combat deforestation of the Amazon Biome.”<br />The independent audit was conducted in three phases. The first phase assessed the system responsible for cattle sourcing and the blacklisting of suppliers located in the Amazon Biome that fail to comply with the social and environmental criteria established by Marfrig. Tests were conducted to simulate animal purchases from suppliers that are blacklisted by Brazil’s Environment Institute (Ibama) or by the Ministry of Labor. The simulations confirmed that all Marfrig units follow the policy of not sourcing cattle from farms included in areas currently banned by the institute and the ministry.</p> <p>In the second phase, the auditors verified the quality and efficacy of the geomonitoring system used by the company, with tests, geospatial analyses and the presentation of all data-gathering processes. In the third and final phase, DNV-GL verified the environmental and property compliance process throughout the supply chain. It showed that everyone is in good standing and consequently in compliance with the social and environmental criteria established by Marfrig for its animal sourcing supply chain.</p> <p>“Since 2012, Marfrig is the only company to be certified 100% in compliance by all audits related to the Public Commitment on Amazon Cattle Ranching,” said Miron. The audit’s findings reflect our commitment to best environmental practices.”</p> <p>(Photo source: Nasdaq)</p>	1		Industry		2018-11-13 06:32:48	2025-08-01 07:10:56	Details Edit Delete
588	Food prices down at the end of 2017 but still on the rise compared to 2016	Global food prices recorded a decline in December, the evolution being driven by a sharp decrease in vegetable oils and dairy products, according to FAO Food Price Index.	<p>The index stood at 169.8 points in December 2017, down 3.3 percent from November. However, compared to 2016 the FAO Food Price Index averaged 174.6 points in 2017, up 8.2 percent, a record high for the last three years.</p> <p>The FAO Meat Price Index slightly slipped in December as bovine meat confronted a strong supply pressuring international prices in this market segment. For the year, the subindex registered a 9 percent increase from its 2016 level. However, pig, poultry, and ovine meat quotations changed only a little, reflecting an overall balanced supply and demand situation.</p> <p>In 2017, ovine meat prices recorded the largest increase, followed by those of pigmeat, poultry, and beef.</p> <p>Also, The FAO Cereal Price Index remained broadly stable for the third consecutive month. Wheat prices have registered a slight decline but that was compensated by a rise of prices on maize and rice.</p> <p>FAO Price Indexes for Dairy, Vegetable Oil and Sugar declined by 9.7%, 5.6%, and 4.1% but only sugar prices have marked an 11.2 percent decline on year to year basis due to a bumper harvest reported by Brazil.</p> <p> (<em>Photo source: Wikimedia Commons</em>)</p>	1		Market		2018-01-11 14:00:00	2025-07-31 00:04:54	Details Edit Delete
2946	India to invest in the clean meat R&D sector	The government is subsidizing the creation of two new research institutes for cell-based meat.	<p>The Indian government looks interested in developing new technologies for the food industry. As a result, New Delhi officials are investing in research and development of cultivated meat, also known as “clean meat”.<br />A new research facility is to be built in Maharashtra as the result of a partnership between the government-funded Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai and The Good Food Institute India. The second institute will be located in Hyderabad and will be subsidized with over $640,000 from the government-funded Department of Biotechnology to the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and the National Research Centre on Meat.</p> <p>This represents the largest ever investment in cell-based meat by a state government to support global food security research in the face of a growing world population. India itself currently has a rapidly-growing population of about 1.34 billion people, giving it a strong incentive to promote research into laboratory-grown foods in order to provide sufficient quantities of protein-based foods to its own population.<br />India is believed to be a country with a high rate of vegetarians but this is almost a myth. In reality, people are having their meat intake in small portions but that is about to change in medium-term as more and more people are consuming meat due to rising household incomes. <br />According to Data Baaz statistics, 71% (+900 million people) are meat eaters. Still, the country has the lowest meat consumption per capita in the world: 3.4 kilos. 65% of the animal protein consumed in India is poultry. In the next 8 years, analysts predict an increase of 13% in meat consumption in India.<br />Nevertheless, scarce resources of water are becoming a problem for animal farmers in this part of the world and clean-meat can represent a viable solution.<br />According to The Good Food Institute, public-private partnerships should be able to counteract this and promote research in this field. The Good Food Institute believes that cell-based meat products could soon be available at affordable prices for consumers in India and beyond. Projections made by the Good Food Institute show that, over the past ten years, investors have spent a total of more than 16 billion US dollars on companies producing plant-based and laboratory-cultivated meat alternatives, of which 13 billion US dollars alone was spent between 2017 and 2018. "For every dollar we currently invest in agricultural research, a total of 20 US dollars in profits will be made. In my opinion, it would be realistic to predict that cultivated meat could be even more profitable", explained Jessica Almy of The Good Food Institute for Vegconomist magazine.</p>	1		Industry		2019-05-28 08:04:18	2025-08-01 15:41:35	Details Edit Delete
2530	India is ready import pigs to develop strong pork industry	Pigs imported from Canada have proved to be more prolific than any native breed.	<p>The Indian state of Maharashtra is changing its policy on developing a strong local pork industry by backing Mumbai-based Gargi Genetics Pvt. Ltd. to import pigs from Canada and to partner with farmers by supplying them with imported animals.<br />The company plans to build a fully-equipped international-standard piggery that would support animal husbandry, food and medical industry. While it would create a comprehensive value chain for pork production, it would also supply high-quality animals for medical and research industry (organ transplant and insulin), top officials said, according to <a href="https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/pink-revolution/article26168901.ece">The Hindu</a> newspaper.</p> <p>In five years, over 1,000 Maharashtra farmers, in a cooperative format, are expected to learn about commercial animal farming with international best practices. Until now, Many consumers stay away from consuming pork as local pigs are mostly bred under unhygienic conditions and that is one reason for Maharashtra government to support international imported pig breeding.<br />The other is that Indian pig breeds are not suitable for high-quality pork production. "Commercial pig farming in India for meat production is one of the best and profitable business ideas. But the main issue is Indian pig breeds are not suitable for high-quality pork production. So, we decided to select high-quality meat producing pig breeds available around the globe," explains Dr Nitin Malekar, director of Gargi Genetics. So far, researchers had achieved a litter size of 10 to 14, which is considered to be the best result under Indian conditions.<br />The project, scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2019, will run for 5 or 6 years and intends to offer ‘farm to market’ solution. The programme is also supported by pig breeding specialist from Canada Alfred Wahl of Polar Genetics and Canadian Pig Association, which would help with pig breeding, raising, marketing and business development.</p>	1		Industry		2019-02-04 13:41:29	2025-08-01 16:02:47	Details Edit Delete
1869	Smithfield closes one of its meat distribution centers	Smithfield Foods has announced it is closing its meat distribution center from North Carolina.	<p>The information was posted by the state Commerce Department. The company said that by the end of October it will close all operations in the Johnston County town of Clayton.</p> <p>The company will lay off 102 employees from this unit. The first wave of layoffs will start October 7.</p> <p>As reported by the Herald Sun, the company did not comment on the reason for the closing of the facility.</p> <p>Furthermore, in August, a federal jury took the decision that Smithfield owed $473.5 million to three hog farms in Pender County. Herald Sun reports that the decision was based on a lawsuit filled by six neighbors of the company's facility.</p>	1		Industry		2018-09-06 17:21:22	2025-08-01 10:16:32	Details Edit Delete
1738	Belarus bans pork imports from Chinese province over ASF fears	Belarus has imposed temporary restrictions on pork imports from Liaoning Province, China, after an outbreak of the African swine fever (ASF) virus has taken place in this region.	<p>The information was posted on the website of the Department of Veterinary and Food Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus, as reported by BelTA.</p> <p>Chinese authorities from Liaoning Province announced that so far 8,116 pigs have been culled in the farms situated near the zone where the ASF outbreak was detected at the end of last week.</p> <p>The authorities from Belarus have canceled all previously issued permits for the import of pork and pork products from Liaoning Province.</p> <p>In this regard, Belarus bans the imports of live pigs, zoo and circus animals that are susceptible of catching the disease, pork (inclugind wild boar meat) and other pork products, as well as raw materials and hunting trophies.</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Pixabay</em></p>	1		Industry		2018-08-08 12:39:06	2025-07-31 06:28:00	Details Edit Delete
1643	GB levy boards partner to promote red meat		<p>The initiative is being financed as part of a £2 million fund of AHDB red meat levies ring-fenced for collaborative projects.</p> <p>This interim arrangement is in place while a long-term solution is sought on the issue of levies being collected at point of slaughter in England, for animals which have been reared in Scotland or Wales.</p> <p>This is the first time the three organisations – which each have their own health and education programmes – have delivered a united GB-wide programme of health activity behind beef, lamb and pork.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-24 06:32:40	2025-07-30 23:19:37	Details Edit Delete
5505	Abattoir apprenticeship in the UK is at risk	Fewer and fewer companies have been enrolling staff in the abattoir apprenticeship, according to AHDB and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE).	<p>The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) has accepted that the abattoir apprenticeship and the slaughter role are, fundamentally, different from mainstream butchery. The consensus is, therefore, that the abattoir apprenticeship should be retained (funded) as a separate standard.</p> <p>However, over the last few years, fewer and fewer companies have been enrolling staff on the abattoir apprenticeship, which places it at risk of being de-listed. As an interim measure, the IFATE has agreed to review the number of participants in six months’ time.<br />Christine Walsh, AHDB Head of Stakeholder Engagement Management, commented: "With a recognised shortage of both slaughter and boning hall staff across the UK, it would be disappointing if the abattoir apprenticeship standard was de-listed. There hasn’t been a lot of promotion or uptake for the apprenticeship, and this may be because employers do not know where to source qualified training providers in such a specialised area. However, I would encourage all those working in the slaughter industry to consider whether some of their staff would benefit from completing the apprenticeship, as we are at risk of losing a good training opportunity."<br />In the UK, two training providers are supporting the abattoir apprenticeship standard and offer nationwide coverage, AHDB mentioned in a press release. The lack of workforce in the processing plants has seriously impacted the meat sector last year.</p>	1		Industry		2022-06-07 07:58:58	2025-08-01 18:24:59	Details Edit Delete
578	Fishermen from 11 EU countries expect a new protocol with Morocco	As the actual agreement between EU and the Kingdom of Morocco will come to an end on 14 July 2018, fishermen from 11 EU countries Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, The Netherlands, Ireland, Poland and United Kingdom are showing interest for a new Fisheries Partnership Agreement.	<p>The instrument is essential for both parties, The European Commission has adopted a recommendation that aims at obtaining authorization from the Council to open negotiations for the conclusion of a new fisheries protocol between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco, mentions a press release from EC.</p> <p>An independent study points out the benefits of the existing protocol in terms of sustainable fishing and its contribution to the socioeconomic interests of the fisheries sectors both in the EU and in Morocco.</p> <p>The evaluation also highlights the clauses supporting economic development and benefiting local population, such as landings in ports and embarkation of local seamen (about 200 seamen being employed on board EU vessels). 120 vessels from EU operates on the coast of Morocco.</p> <p><em>(Photo source: Pixabay)</em></p>	1		Industry		2018-01-10 12:00:00	2025-08-01 19:33:26	Details Edit Delete
6639	BRF formalizes halal joint venture in Saudi Arabia	Brazilian food processor BRF SA has formalized the creation of a joint venture with the Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to Reuters.	<p>The intention to set up the joint venture had been communicated in October 2022. BRF's stake in the new company will be 70% and HPDC will have 30%, the Brazilian firm said.</p> <p>The joint venture's announcement underscores BRF's push to move from a purely exporter role to a local supplier of meat products in the country.</p> <p>Saudi Arabia imported an annual average of 564,476 metric tons of Brazilian chicken products in the decade ended in 2022, according to data compiled by the Arab-Brazil Chamber of Commerce. Last year, however, it bought a smaller 340,000 metric tons, ranking fourth among Brazil's top chicken destinations behind the United Arab Emirates, Japan and China.</p> <p>BRF said the main goal of the joint venture will be developing the halal meat industry in the region, referring to food that must be produced according to Muslim dietary requirements.</p> <p>The joint venture's formalization comes days after SALIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PIF, acquired a 10.7% stake in BRF through a follow-on share offering as part of Saudi Arabia's long-term goal to secure food security for the Kingdom.</p> <p>BRF has sold products in the Middle East for over 50 years. Starting in 2009, it set up its own distribution network in Saudi Arabia, where it also acquired a food processing unit three years ago.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2023-08-04 00:15:27	2025-07-31 23:23:28	Details Edit Delete
4459	ICP, the world's only producer of organic natural casings	The Spanish company has gone from producing 4.5 million casings in 2016 to more than 10 million.	<p>The International Casing Products (ICP), a Spanish company based in Zaragoza, has achieved the title of the world's first producer of organic natural casings. Recently, the company has boosted its catalogue with new references. In this sense, ICP expands its offer of ecological products with the launch of the semi-curled casing.<br />"In this way, the company provides a service to manufacturers of black pudding, sobrasada and similar products that are committed to a 100% organic product, unlike those that use conventional casing. This product complements its current offer of organic fine casing. It should be noted that, with this commitment, ICP becomes the only producer of organic natural casing in the world," announced the company in a press release.<br />Over the last 5 years, ICP has gone from producing 4.5 million casings to the more than 10 million pieces, maintaining a double-digit growth rate in recent years. The company has its own calibration workshop in Zaragoza, through which it controls the traceability of the product, offering its customers an extra level of guarantee, versatility and customization.</p> <p>Due to its international vocation, the sales figure in the domestic market represented 6.7% of its turnover four years ago, has increased this figure to 11.2% during the last year as a result of the introduction of new products of natural casing oriented towards national sausage manufacturers. <br />ICP was founded in September 2012 and it's part of Vall Companys Group. The company has 8 production plants located in each of the slaughterhouses from which the raw material is obtained, as well as modern and innovative facilities located in Mercazaragoza, next to the Terminal Marítima de Zaragoza. Today, ICP processes more than 10 million natural casings, intended for the production of cooked and cured sausages, and sells offal products and Iberian meat that are delivered to more than 30 countries around the world. Likewise, it works hand in hand with pharmaceutical industries, to which, after the corresponding quality audits, it supplies different items that serve as raw material for the manufacture of medicines, such as insulin or heparin. Finally, as part of the ambitious commitment to the circular economy that prevails in the Vall Companys Group, ICP takes advantage of certain by-products as ingredients for the production of fats, butter, feed and pet food.</p>	1		Industry		2021-02-04 10:00:20	2025-08-01 18:49:52	Details Edit Delete
4627	MOU signed to support the poultry industry	The International Egg Commission (IEC) and the International Poultry Council (IPC) join forces to support continued growth in the egg and poultry industries.	<p>The International Egg Commission (IEC) and the International Poultry Council (IPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their longstanding relationship and support continued growth in the egg and poultry industries.<br />Under the updated agreement, which was signed by IEC President Suresh Chitturi and IPC President Robin Horel, organizations will work together in areas of common interest, including zoonoses and avian diseases, as well as biosecurity.</p> <p>Speaking about the MOU, IEC President Suresh Chitturi said: “The egg and poultry industries are perfectly positioned to support the growing world population by providing high-quality, affordable, safe and sustainable protein. By collaborating in areas of common interest, we can accelerate the advancement of our industries with the potential to support millions of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, creating jobs for women and rural communities, especially in low and middle-income countries."</p> <p>IPC President Robin Horel adds: “On behalf of the International Poultry Council, I am pleased to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with the International Egg Commission. Formalizing our intention to work together in areas of common interest makes sense for our respective members and sectors." <br />Poultry and eggs have been the products that reported an increase in production last year due to their affordability and demand in international markets is expected to grow constantly over the next 10 years.</p>	1		Industry		2021-04-20 08:52:43	2025-08-01 05:35:37	Details Edit Delete
1595	Belarus bans poultry imports from a region in Belgium	Authorities from Belarus have announced the ban on poultry imports from the Flanders region, Belgium, after an outbreak of Newcastle disease, BelTA reports.	<p>The International Epizootic Bureau has said a case of the Newcastle disease in poultry has been detected in the East Flanders region.</p> <p>Temporary restrictions have been imposed on the import of live poultry, incubation and edible eggs, poultry meat, all types of poultry products and processed poultry products to Belgium from this region.<br />The Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Belgium has announced it will take additional control measures to ensure the protection of large poultry farms in the region.</p> <p>Newcastle disease (pseudochum of birds, Asian bird plague) is a highly contagious viral disease, mainly in poultry, characterized by pneumonia, encephalitis and lesions of internal organs.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-14 13:57:24	2025-08-01 14:07:57	Details Edit Delete
5036	Phil Kafarakis is the new CEO of IFMA		<p>The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) announced the appointment of Phil Kafarakis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Beginning November 1, 2021, he will be responsible for overseeing IFMA's day-to-day operations and will direct the activities of the association in support of policies, goals and objectives established by its Board of Directors.</p> <p>Kafarakis, a highly accomplished senior executive with broad experience leading major food industry companies and associations, joins IFMA with a proven track record of bottom-line results. Beginning his career in the industry on the manufacturing side of the business, Kafarakis successfully led and managed businesses at Kraft, Jones Dairy Farm, Cargill, and McCormick & Co., where he also served on IFMA’s Board of Directors. Most recently, he served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA), representing more than 4,000 small and emerging food entrepreneurs in the $160 Billion US Specialty Food Industry. Prior to his SFA appointment, Kafarakis served as the Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association.</p> <p>“I am honored and thrilled to have been selected to lead IFMA into the future, continuing to build on the outstanding work that has made IFMA the most respected authority in the foodservice industry,” said Kafarakis.</p> <p>"The IFMA Board couldn't be more pleased with the search committee's choice,” said Hugh Roth, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer and Business Development Officer at PepsiCo Foodservice and the 2021 IFMA Board Chair. “We are confident that Phil will bring the leadership, energy and enthusiasm to continue to provide member value and move IFMA forward."</p> <p>Kafarakis will take over for Larry Oberkfell, IFMA’s current President and CEO, who earlier this year announced his return to the industry after a successful, transformative 12-year career at the helm of IFMA. Oberkfell led the growth of IFMA through multiple recessions and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic, consistently growing revenue and value for its membership.</p>	1		Industry		2021-10-27 05:20:30	2025-07-30 14:26:24	Details Edit Delete
4961	UK sheepmeat exports down 25%	In the year-to July exports stand at 35,200 tonnes, 25% less than in the same period last year.	<p>The international market for Uk sheep meat has dropped by 25% in 2021. During July UK fresh and frozen sheepmeat exports totalled 6,200 tonnes, down 26% on the year, according to HMRC data, compiled by AHDB. The EU remains the largest destination for UK exports, with 95% being sent there during the month. <br />" Reports suggest that administratively some exporters are finding it easier to ship to France and then send product onwards within the bloc. This may be influencing the volume declared for individual countries," said Rebecca Wright, red meat analyst at AHDB.<br />In the year-to July exports stand at 35,200 tonnes, 25% less than in the same period last year. Almost all the decline can be attributed to the EU. The declines have been recorded across both carcases and cuts. Average prices have increased significantly, although not by enough to offset the drop in volume. So far this year exports have been worth £221.5 million, 5% less than at this point last year.<br />Imports during July increased 9%, to 4,200 tonnes. Although this is a rise, it is still below pre-pandemic volumes. The increase was driven by New Zealand, but partially offset by a decline from Ireland.</p> <p>So far this year total imports stand at 31,900 tonnes, a 14% decline on the year. The value of these imports is down 17%, to £171.6 million. High shipping costs are likely to continue to limit import volumes at least in the short term.</p>	1		Industry		2021-09-20 10:05:49	2025-08-01 06:38:16	Details Edit Delete
8458	Innovation and optimism: the industry shows its strength at IFFA 2025	The atmosphere at the stands of over 1,000 exhibitors at IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins was characterised by a high investment confidence. In a complex global economic situation, the industry impressively demonstrated its innovative strength and competitiveness. This was also confirmed by the visitor numbers: a total of 63,117 trade visitors from 144 countries came to the leading international trade fair in Frankfurt. The proportion from abroad was 74 percent.	<p>The international meat and protein industry took advantage of IFFA to experience the latest trends in automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. AI-supported and data-driven process intelligence is the future, and numerous exhibitors presented groundbreaking solutions in this field. In addition, companies showcased a wide variety of innovative ingredients, trends in craft meat processing and new products made from alternative proteins. 63,117 visitors from 144 countries came to Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 May, the majority of whom were from the protein processing industry, but also from the food retail, packaging, butchery and spices industries.</p> <p>"No distance is too far for IFFA – that has been impressively demonstrated once again", says Wolfgang Marzin, CEO of Messe Frankfurt. "Three out of four visitors came to Frankfurt from abroad - and especially from outside Europe, for example from the USA, China, South America and Australia". Marzin continues: "I was particularly pleased with the feedback on the noticeably positive atmosphere in the halls. Despite the current challenging economic conditions, there was a real spirit of optimism at the stands. IFFA has demonstrated how much innovative power there is in the industry - and that it is ready to invest in the future".</p> <p><strong>Protein processing in transition: smart technologies are revolutionising production. </strong></p> <p>Under the motto “Rethinking Meat and Proteins”, 1,019 exhibitors from 52 countries presented machines, technologies and solutions for the entire value chain – from processing and packaging to innovative ingredients and sales trends. The comprehensive range of products and services on offer made it clear that meat and protein processing is developing rapidly, driven by a growing shortage of skilled workers and the need for more efficient processes. Among other things, the focus was on AI applications and automation solutions. Digital technologies for analysing production data also demonstrated their potential for greater transparency, sustainability and cost-effectiveness.</p> <p>Visitors from the butcher trade took advantage of IFFA to gain an overview of practical solutions for their businesses: from digital systems and modern business structures to forward-looking packaging technologies. Discussions with colleagues, exciting competitions and award ceremonies showcased the diversity of the trade and completed the experience. </p> <p>Alternative proteins are a growing segment of the food industry, as demonstrated by the interest in the World of New Proteins, which had its own exhibition area at IFFA for the first time. Innovations in taste, texture and nutritional value were the focus of attention. New products based on plant proteins and mycoproteins from fungi, as well as precision fermentation, were the main topics of discussion.</p> <p><strong>Positive assessment of the industry’s economic situation. </strong></p> <p>More than half of visitors expect the economy to improve, while a third believe it will remain the same. Respondents were enthusiastic about IFFA: 98 percent said they had achieved their trade fair goals. Satisfaction with the exhibitors' range of products was also exceptionally high at 95 percent.</p> <p><strong>Event programme: Experience, exchange, innovation. </strong></p> <p>With a varied and practical event programme, IFFA provided stimulus and inspiration. The IFFA Kitchen impressed with a mix of live cooking, product tastings and specialist presentations. Discussion panels covered a wide range of topics: issues such as the status quo of cultured meat, biointelligence in mechanical engineering, plant-based proteins for tailor-made products and opportunities in the meat alternatives sector from the perspective of start-ups met with great interest.<br /> The IFFA Factory showed how mechanical engineering, research and start-ups are actively combating the shortage of skilled workers with an innovation show and presentations. The focus was on technologies that make processes smarter, simplify operation and relieve employees of specific tasks. The Discovery Tours – guided tours to selected exhibitors and products – were also very well received.</p> <p>The German butcher trade impressively demonstrated the high quality and craftsmanship of its businesses in product and quality competitions. At the Butcher of the Year 2025 award ceremony, representatives of the trade came together to select the representative of a modern, sustainably managed butchery business. The international competitions and award ceremonies were also especially well received. </p> <p>The next IFFA will be held from 13 – 18 May 2028.</p>	1		Technology	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-05-09 00:05:46	2025-08-01 21:41:43	Details Edit Delete
4360	IPC releases Animal Welfare position	The Council recognizes that animal welfare is complex and multifactorial, involving scientific, ethical, economic, cultural, social, and religious dimensions.	<p>The International Poultry Council (IPC) has formalized its Animal Welfare position. "This great result was achieved thanks to the commitment and collaboration of the IPC Members active in the Working Group on Animal Health and Welfare and represents another important step at a global level.<br />Our Animal Welfare Position Statement follows the Position Statement and Principles on Food Safety, the Position Statement on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles and the Best Practice Guidance to reduce the need for antibiotics in poultry production, the latter in collaboration with the OIE", announced the Council in a press release.<br />IPC’s position on this complex and multifactorial issue recognizes the five freedoms as a dominant element, the need to train staff who work directly with animals, the development of production systems that improve the Animal Welfare and the integration of animal welfare principles into the culture of the poultry sector.<br />Great attention was paid to the standards on animal welfare, as well as to the link between the Animal Welfare position and the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, which in turn are the subject of the San Paolo Declaration, signed by IPC and FAO.<br />With the release of this Animal Welfare Position statement, IPC continues to promote the importance of bird health and welfare as an essential part of sustainable global poultry production and a proactive poultry supply chain. </p> <p>IPC releases Animal Welfare position<br />IPC recognizes that animal welfare is complex and multifactorial, involving scientific, ethical, economic, cultural, social, and religious dimensions.</p> <p>The International Poultry Council (IPC) has formalized its Animal Welfare position. "This great result was achieved thanks to the commitment and collaboration of the IPC Members active in the Working Group on Animal Health and Welfare and represents another important step at a global level.<br />Our Animal Welfare Position Statement follows the Position Statement and Principles on Food Safety, the Position Statement on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles and the Best Practice Guidance to reduce the need for antibiotics in poultry production, the latter in collaboration with the OIE", announced the Council in a press release.<br />IPC’s position on this complex and multifactorial issue recognizes the five freedoms as a dominant element, the need to train staff who work directly with animals, the development of production systems that improve the Animal Welfare and the integration of animal welfare principles into the culture of the poultry sector.<br />Great attention was paid to the standards on animal welfare, as well as to the link between the Animal Welfare position and the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, which in turn are the subject of the San Paolo Declaration, signed by IPC and FAO.<br />With the release of this Animal Welfare Position statement, IPC continues to promote the importance of bird health and welfare as an essential part of sustainable global poultry production and a proactive poultry supply chain.<br />The IPC currently has 31 Country Members and more than 53 Associate Members, representing 88% of the global poultry meat production and almost 95% of the global poultry meat trade. International Organizations such as OIE, FAO and Codex Alimentarius Commission officially recognize IPC as the global Association representing the poultry sector.</p>	1		Industry		2020-12-16 12:28:08	2025-08-01 16:52:37	Details Edit Delete
4294			<p>The international success of the Spanish pig sector is based "on a highly professionalized production model committed to all consumer demands, among which three main aspects stand out: food safety, sustainability and well-being of animals."</p> <p>Thus, Alberto Herranz, director of the Interprofessional INTERPORC, has exposed it during his speech at the Welcome Days for the Second Round of Porcinnova Projects.</p> <p>Herranz has stressed that the Spanish white pig sector works under the European production model, a benchmark in matters such as animal welfare or care for the environment, and has stated that it is necessary to "continue advancing in these areas to comply with the increasingly high demands from consumers around the world and consolidate our international success."</p> <p>Spain is the third largest pork exporter in the world and the forecasts, as he has advanced, "are very positive, despite the global crisis we are experiencing." In fact, "they point out that exports, by the end of the year will have increased by more than 16% in 2020."</p> <p>In the international arena, he added, "our mission is to help our companies sell meat and pork products in those markets that, due to their volume, their added value or their future potential, represent a business opportunity for the Spanish sector."</p> <p>At the national level, he stressed that "it is necessary to communicate and strengthen our image before public opinion, so that they know what we do and what we contribute to society." For the director of INTERPORC is very important the fact that, "we have to be able to transfer to society all the work we do and anticipate consumer demands."</p> <p>In this sense, from INTERPORC "we work on the positioning, reputation and visibility of the pig sector throughout the entire chain." On the one hand, “in the dissemination of the nutritional qualities of pig products” and, on the other, in "the dissemination of the work of the sector, which follows a sustainable production model and attentive to animal welfare that is an international benchmark."</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2020-11-26 12:09:00	2025-08-01 22:04:58	Details Edit Delete

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