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| 6613 | How increased US beef production impacts Australian exports | Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the July Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report, which includes beef, pork and poultry forecasting in several key markets. | <p><span lang="DE">For Australian producers, the most important shift was an upwards revision of the US beef production forecast, which rose 1.4% to 12.4 million tonnes compared to the April report. This is still well below the 12.9 million tonnes produced in 2022, but the revision reflects slower-than-expected American pasture improvement and high US cattle prices encouraging turn-off.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The relative strength of American beef production has implications for Australian exports, both over the past few months and in the future. Australian beef exports in the first half of the year were up 20% on the first half of 2023; however, exports to Japan (the largest market for Australian beef) have been down 6%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Japan normally sources over 80% of its imported beef from either Australia or the United States, and the two exporters both compete and complement each other in market – the Australian cattle cycle usually peaks as the US falls and vice-versa, creating relative consistency of supply in the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">So far, the continued strength of American production has pushed US exports higher than expected, which has temporarily suppressed demand for Australian beef. In the year-to-May 2023, 43% of Japanese imports came from the US, compared to 37% for Australia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This has meant that Australian product has largely gone to China, where demand has been slowly but consistently strengthening, and the US, where Australian beef is a crucial input in mince and burger production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Additionally, beef stores in both Japan and the US remain relatively full compared to historic norms. Although US cold stores have come down since a peak in September 2022, they remain elevated, and Japanese accumulated stores have remained at all-time highs. Even as production comes down in the US, there is a substantial ‘stockpile’ on both sides of the Pacific that will essentially buffer any changes to demand. Importers will be able to draw down supplies of frozen beef for a period to make up shortfalls.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although the increase in US supply has had a temporary effect on Australian export prices, it is ultimately a positive for Australian exporters in the medium term.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The US cattle herd has been shrinking since 2019, and female slaughter remains well above historic norms in 2023, even as overall slaughter has declined. This means that the American breeding herd is still shrinking, which will impact the speed and intensity of the US herd rebuild. Already, American cattle prices have reached new peaks as demand remains consistent compared to a rapidly shrinking supply.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although substantial reserves of frozen beef will slow the rate of change in demand for Australian beef, continued drawdowns of beef and a shrinking US herd mean that supply will come down over time, and Australian exporters will be well positioned to meet the resulting demand.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-26 00:05:15 | 2025-08-05 16:51:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6611 | Grupo Vall Companys exceeds 3,000 million euros in turnover in 2022 | The Vall Companys agri-food group closed the 2022 financial year with a turnover of 3,010 million euros, 31% more than the previous year. The main reasons for this great growth lie in inflation and in the acquisitions made last year. | <p><span lang="DE">The global context, complicated by the war in Ukraine since February 2022, has increased the energy costs of raw materials and feed significantly. This context has strained the initial part of the agri-food value chain. This situation was not new for the sector and it only intensified, since since July 2020 food commodities were already experiencing a gradual and constant increase according to data from the Chicago Market. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All this has caused production costs to increase considerably, so the reality is that the margin of the Vall Companys Group has fallen to 3.6%, while in 2021 it was 4.1%. In total, the net result of the Group -formed by more than 45 companies throughout Spain- was 110 million in 2022. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, it should be noted that the billing also contemplates the acquisition of Grupo SADA that was carried out in November 2022. The income for the year 2022 does not take into account the acquisition of Embutidos Rodríguez, since the operation to acquire the entire company was finally closed on January 12, 2023. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While the poultry division has experienced a stable turnover within the national scope, the pork sector continues to be a sector with an export vocation. The main international markets for pork are China, Korea, Japan and Central Europe. Of the Group's total billing, 65% corresponds to national income and 35% to international business. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2022, the Group opted for the promotion of energy self-consumption with the investment of a total of 15 million euros in its production centers in Spain, promoting renewables through photovoltaic solar energy. With its progressive installation throughout 2022, the Group reached an installed solar power of 16,730 kWp, closing the year with a saving of 531 tons of CO2. For the present 2023, it is expected to reach an installed solar power of 33,600 kWp, ceasing to emit 5,600 tons of CO2. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The implementation of self-consumption of solar energy is in line with the company's strategic sustainability plan, the Penta Program, which aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, with the aim of continuing the commitment to efficiency in the business, investments have been made in machinery and expansion and renovation of plants in 2022, for a value of 81.5 million. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-25 00:10:47 | 2025-08-05 22:41:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6612 | SPF-Danmark is moving into the former Skare head office | At the beginning of November, SPF-Danmark will move into parts of the administration buildings at the now former head office of the Skare Group, which Danish Crown bought back in the spring. | <p>On 1 April this year, Danish Crown took over the Skare group's 120,000 square meter plot in Vejen with approximately 14,000 square meter buildings.</p> <p>At the beginning of November, there will be activity again on the register, because the transport company SPF-Danmark expects to move in there. SPF-Danmark, which is part of Danish Crown, will move in the newest part of the administration buildings.</p> <p>"Overall, it makes good sense for us in SPF to move in to utilize approximately half of the administration part. With the move, Danish Crown is satisfied with having one address in Vejen instead of two, while there is still plenty of space for other activities in the remaining buildings", says Jens Kongensholm, CEO of SPF-Danmark. He goes on to say that, with the move, SPF-Danmark is looking forward to getting closer to the value chain for food production, which the work with pig transport is ultimately about. </p> <p>"It is very important to me that we move our culture and identity into the new framework. We cannot avoid that for many of us it will be a bit sad to walk out the door for the last time at Drejervej 7. But as long as we take our identity and culture with us, I am sure that in the new framework we can continue to be a good and attractive workplace that people look forward to coming into", says Jens Kongensholm.</p> <p>A sale process has been initiated for SPF-Danmark's current head office at Drejervej 7.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-25 00:15:22 | 2025-08-06 06:33:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6614 | ABPA promotes mission in Japan and South Korea to strengthen ties | The president of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Ricardo Santin, and the director of markets at the entity, Luís Rua, started this week a business mission to two strategic markets for poultry and pork exports from Brazil in Asia. | <p><span lang="DE">The schedule started with meetings with South Korean importers, at the Brazilian Embassy in Seoul. ABPA will hold a seminar for stakeholders, health authorities and importers from South Korea, in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporters (ABIEC) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, representatives of the ministerial team, the Brazilian ambassador in Seoul, Márcia Donner Abreu, members of the Embassy, of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as a delegation of representatives of Brazilian agroindustries will be present on the occasion.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the event – which will have the support of ABPA's marketing and trade promotion coordinator, Nayara Dalmolin – Brazilian strategies for preserving the country's health status will be presented. The differentials that make Brazil the main international supplier of chicken meat to the South Korean market will also be highlighted, as well as a potential partner for increasing the supply of pork meat. More than 60 representatives from the Asian country are expected at the event.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The program also includes meetings with importers and other representations with direct influence on consumption and imports of products to South Korea.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“South Korea is one of the top 5 importers of pork in the world and Brazil still has a timid share in the volumes imported by the South Koreans. The possible recognition of the states of Acre, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul as free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, which is being negotiated between the countries, could be an important boost for the increase of the strategic partnership between the two countries” mentions ABPA’s director of markets, Luis Rua.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the first semester, South Korea imported 98.8 thousand tons of chicken and 5 thousand tons of pork from Brazil. Added together, exports of the two products generated nearly US$230 million in revenue in the first six months of 2023 alone.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The next stage of the mission will start in Tokyo. There, ABPA representatives, together with ABIEC and ApexBrasil, will promote a new seminar on biosecurity in the animal protein sector in Brazil and the opportunities for opening and expanding regions recognized as free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. More than 150 Japanese representations were confirmed at the event.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the occasion, Santin and Rua will reinforce Brazilian efforts to build a solution that unlocks the suspensions applied by the Japanese authorities to the trade of poultry products from Santa Catarina and Espírito Santo to Japan. Recently, imports from the states were temporarily suspended after a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was registered in backyard birds – a decision that goes against the recommendations established by the World Organization for Animal Health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The agenda in the Japanese capital will also include several meetings with representatives of importers and other local representations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“The Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, will lead these efforts, together with his team, the Brazilian Embassy in Tokyo, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ApexBrasil. As a private sector, we will present explanations to importers and institutional representations about Brazilian biosecurity, reinforcing our commitment to biosecurity and support for food security for the Japanese population. We are going to support the Brazilian Government in restoring the normal flow of exports to Japan in the shortest possible time”, emphasizes Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Between chicken and pork, the Asian country imported 238,000 tons of meat, generating around US$ 490 million in revenue in the first half of this year alone. It is the second main destination for chicken meat, and is among the 20 largest pork destinations in Brazil. The country is also the main importer of eggs from Brazil, with 6.9 thousand tons imported between January and June this year.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-26 00:10:20 | 2025-08-04 04:30:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6615 | AHDB: UK pig meat imports pick up in May | Total pork imports for the month of May registered at 68,600 tonnes, informs AHDB. This is an increase of nearly 9,300 tonnes (16%) from April’s levels. Imports have increased by 2% (1,600 tonnes) compared to May 2022 levels. Lower availability in the domestic market has been the driving factor behind increased in imports. | <p><span lang="DE">The main source for UK imports in May was Denmark with 14,100 tonnes, an increase of 3,000 tonnes from April’s levels. This was followed by imports from Germany and the Netherlands at 13,300 tonnes and 12,200 tonnes respectively. The most significant changes on the year were noticed in imports from Denmark and Belgium which have seen shipped volumes grow by 1,800 tonnes and 1,600 tonnes respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Fresh and frozen pork volumes continue to retain the majority market share in the import basket. In May, they stood at 29,200 tonnes, up 3,800 tonnes from April. Bacon imports stood at 15,300 tonnes while imports of sausages totalled 13,100 tonnes for the month, an increase of 1,900 tonnes and 2,000 tonnes respectively from the previous month. Processed pig meat imports increased by 1,500 tonnes month on month to stand at 9,600 tonnes in May.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Year on year, fresh and frozen pork volumes increased by 11% (2,800 tonnes). Sausages noticed an increase of 800 tonnes compared to May last year, while processed pig meat and bacon have declined by 1,400 tonnes and 700 tonnes respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pork exports have totalled 24,000 tonnes for the month of May. This is a fall of 1,000 tonnes (4%) compared to April levels. Export volumes have declined by 12,000 tonnes (33%) compared to May 2022 levels. Lower availability in the domestic market has been the driving factor behind the decline in exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to the EU were reported at 11,300 tonnes contributing to 47% of the export basket. The EU remains the key destination for fresh and frozen pork exports receiving 5,100 tonnes in May, a 54% market share. Exports to China were recorded at 8,100 tonnes in May representing 34% of the total export volumes, 5,500 tonnes of this volume were offal. Exports to China have declined by 2,000 tonnes from April and have fallen by 3,800 tonnes (32%) on the year. Shipments to the EU and the Philippines have increased marginally on the month, by 600 tonnes and 200 tonnes respectively, however they remain below volumes seen this time last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Offal exports totalled 11,600 tonnes in May 2023 holding a 49% share of total export volume. Offal exports did decline compared to the previous month by 500 tonnes (4%) and remain behind volumes from May last year, down 1,900 tonnes (14%). Fresh and frozen pork exports totalled 9,400 tonnes in May 2023, a decline of 700 tonnes from month ago and a decline of 52% (10,000 tonnes) year-on-year. Processed pork exports increased on both the month and the year with volumes totalling 1,400 tonnes. Bacon exports increased compared to April but fell year-on-year and sausages also followed the same trend.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-26 00:15:19 | 2025-08-05 15:47:28 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6617 | Brazil: Poultry genetics exports grow 95 percent in the first half of 2022 | Surveys by ABPA show that exports of poultry genetics (including day-old chicks and fertile eggs) totaled 14,156 thousand tons between January and June 2023, a number that exceeds by 95% the total shipped in the first six months of 2022, with 7,274 thousand tons. | <p><span lang="DE">Revenue from poultry genetics exports totaled US$ 129.425 million in the first half, a number 61% higher than that recorded in the same period last year, with US$ 80.543 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Considering only the month of June, there was a 44.7% increase in sector shipments, with 1,579 thousand tons in the sixth month of 2023, compared to 1,091 thousand tons in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Largest importer of poultry genetics from Brazil, Mexico was the destination of 8,912 thousand tons between January and June, a number 260% higher than that registered in the same period of 2022. Next are Senegal, with 1,572 thousand tons (-37%), Paraguay, with 1,406 thousand tons (+6%) and Peru, with 1,352 thousand tons (+2099%).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"There has been a change in the demand for poultry genetics products from Brazil, which have now gained greater relevance in Latin American nations. The sharp increase is proof of the importers' confidence in the quality and biosecurity of poultry farming in Brazil", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-27 00:10:13 | 2025-08-06 00:11:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6619 | UK: Abattoirs report lamb numbers up but carcass weights lighter | Reduced carcass weights are limiting production volumes despite sheep and cattle numbers climbing during the first half of 2023, according to the latest UK abattoir data. | <p><span lang="DE">Prime lamb slaughterings have been strong so far this year with March recording the highest monthly throughput level of 1.2 million head, the latest Defra figures reveal. "This is a result of a higher carry over of Old Season Lambs into 2023 following a dryer summer and higher feed costs last year which delayed lambs coming forward at the end of 2022", explains Glesni Phillips, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s Intelligence, Analysis and Business Insight Executive in this month’s </span><span lang="DE">Market Bulletin</span><span lang="DE"> issued by HCC.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Although New Season Lambs were slower to come forward initially, demand surrounding Easter and Ramadan encouraged higher numbers with June recording well over 1.0 million head", reports Glesni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"As a result, over 5.9 million lambs have been processed at UK abattoirs so far this year – up 4 per cent (or 251,400 head) on 2022 levels, and 6 per cent ahead of the longer term 5-year average".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It was a similar story with cattle. “Overall prime cattle throughput also recorded a year-on-year one per cent increase at one million head while average carcass weights have been generally lighter to date during 2023,” writes Glesni.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The overall sheep average carcass weight for the year so far stands at 20.1kg – which is 0.5kg lighter than year-earlier levels. Cattle weights averaged 344.8kg, down 4.3 kg on the year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The throughput of cull ewes and rams between January and June was also notably higher than year-earlier levels – up four per cent to 823,000 head with average carcase weights also being lighter at 26.4kg, down 1.9kg on the year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The total throughput of sheep and lambs so far in 2023 reached 6.8 million head. “When compared to previous years; current levels are high and some six per cent ahead of the five-year average for the corresponding period,” writes Glesni. "However, due to the lighter carcass weights for both categories of sheep, the total volume of sheep meat produced in this period is only one per cent higher than year-earlier levels at 141,400 tonnes".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The UK pig market is the outlier in this period with 5.1 million head recorded by abattoirs, some eleven per cent (or 619,300 head) fewer than in the corresponding period of 2022. "A tight supply was forecast for 2023, with a notable drop in production compared to year-earlier levels, due to challenges within the industry leading to a contraction within the UK breeding herd as of late", said Glesni.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-28 00:05:56 | 2025-08-05 13:01:19 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6620 | Argentine: Foreign currency income is expected to fall by 30 percent this year | The volume of exported meat will be around 900,000 tons, similar to the numbers for 2022, but the foreign exchange income will be around US$2.8 billion, 30% less than the same period. This was predicted by Daniel Urcía, president of the Federation of Argentine Regional Refrigeration Industries and vice president of the Institute for the Promotion of Argentine Beef (IPCVA). | <p><span lang="DE">According to data from the ABC Consortium, beef exports for the month of June 2023 were 70,600 tons and accumulated in the first six months of the year they reached 464,400 tons.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We come from a good volume of both exports and the domestic market. However, this greater volume does not come with profitability. At the international level, there are depressed prices, and in the domestic market, although consumption grew, the macroeconomic situation, with losses in purchasing power, means that prices are flat", the manager remarked about the situation of the industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The farmer is losing capital. There is a strong delay in the prices of the farm and the cuts if it is measured with inflation in general," he added about the situation of the producer. It should be remembered that only the value of meat in the local market rose 1.5% in June and 71% year-on-year, compared to 6% and 115%, respectively, of general inflation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This drop in income in meat exports is mainly due to the drop in international meat values, especially the cuts that are exported to China, which represents 70% of total Argentine shipments.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"China has had moments of very good pay and today we are at historical levels, with 50% below. It had a peculiarity that the manufacturing cow that went mostly to Russia was replaced by China", he warned.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-28 00:10:33 | 2025-08-04 14:48:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6621 | VanDrie Group boosts growing its own proteins | The VanDrie Group is continuously working to strengthen its chain and make it more sustainable. The optimal deployment and use of the right raw materials, which can help increase protein utilisation and reduce CO2 emissions, among other things, form an important part of this. | <p>Making efficient use of raw materials is the order of the day for the Research and Development team and VanDrie Food & Feed Ingredients (FFI). Hendriët Buwalda, procurement officer at FFI, and Wiebe Mulder, Head of R&D at VanDrie Group, look explicitly at the availability of raw materials grown or available in Europe when putting together feeds. Not least, these are residual waste flows or so-called ‘rest crops’ that find a valuable application in the VanDrie Group's feeds. Recently, Hendriët and Wiebe have been working as project managers to set up their own crop of the catch crop field beans.</p> <p>"Field beans are a valuable raw material for our calf feeds. Their high protein content enables our calves to grow well", explains Hendriët. But that is certainly not the only reason to choose field beans. "The crop is doing extremely well in the Netherlands, which is quite exceptional for protein-rich crops. It thrives on both clay and sandy soil, the latter being very important for us. We have recently begun talks with veal farmers who own some agricultural land themselves, to grow field beans on it on behalf of the VanDrie Group", says Wiebe.</p> <p>Hendriët sees several things coming together in this project: "In recent years, we have seen that the availability of raw materials is under pressure". "In addition, on top of the 70% of raw materials that already come from residual waste flows or from European arable farming now, our aim is to increase the circularity of our feeds. I regard the application of locally grown field beans to our feeds as a great step forward", says Hendriët. </p> <p>Still, Wiebe stresses that growing field beans does not fully meet the VanDrie Group's full protein demand. "For a healthy and complete feed package, we continue to depend on raw material suppliers. In addition, not every veal farmer has the land available or the possibility to grow field beans".</p> <p><span lang="DE">Growing plant proteins is new to the VanDrie Group. That is why we are collaborating with Limagrain in this project, which is the market leader in breeding and marketing agricultural sowing seeds. Wiebe explains: "Limagrain will also provide cultivation support to veal farmers. In this way, we complement each other with knowledge".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-28 00:15:41 | 2025-08-04 04:30:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6622 | Brazil: Pork production could break the 5 million tons barrier this year | After facing one of the most severe crises in its history, pig farming in Brazil is entering a recovery phase, with slightly more positive prospects for this year. | <p><span lang="DE">According to the president of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Ricardo Santin, pork producers and agroindustries across the country have experienced a period of intense challenges over the last three years, in the face of the adversities generated by high production costs and the global pandemic. In this context, cases of companies and pig farmers operating at a loss were not uncommon, however, maintaining the production flow.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The producer was resilient in his activity and helped to preserve the food supply and the supply of Brazilian families. After a challenging period, we see a more positive picture, with perspectives for advances in the domestic and international scenario", he analyzes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The numbers back up this slightly more optimistic outlook. According to ABPA, pork production should break the 5 million tons barrier for the first time in history. In the international market, a new record is expected, close to 1.2 million tons shipped to more than 90 destinations that import the Brazilian product.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">These projections are based on the behavior of the sector presented so far, explains Santin. According to ABPA surveys, Brazilian pork exports are already 15.6% higher this year, with around 590 tons exported in the first half of 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As well as exports, Brazilian per capita consumption should also show growth in relation to the 18 kilos registered in 2022, according to the initial ABPA projections.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Brazil has taken the space of other major international players, such as the European Union, reinforcing our country's role in global food security. In this context, we finally have a breath with a gradual retraction in the prices of corn and soybean meal, which is an encouragement compared to the accumulated increases of more than 150%, registered between 2020 and 2022. The increases in other inputs such as diesel, energy, plastic and cardboard still persist. However, there is a positive perspective and producers and agroindustries are currently experiencing a moment of balance in their accounts", analyzes Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-31 00:05:27 | 2025-08-06 07:01:48 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6623 | Rabobank: Pork prices expected to remain high | In the 3rd quarterly report 2023 of the Dutch Rabobank, the market experts are consistently optimistic about the prospects for piglets and slaughter pig prices - mainly because of the persistently low live supply. Pig production for slaughter in the EU-27 and the UK has already fallen by around 10% in the first four months of this year. | <p><span lang="DE">The largest decreases were observed in Denmark (-21%) and the United Kingdom (-17%), followed by the Netherlands (-12%), Germany (-9%), Spain (-7%), Poland (- 7%), France (-6%) and Italy (-5%). For the available quantity of pork in Europe from January to April 2023, Rabobank calculated a minus of around 7% compared to the same period of the previous year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The fact that this volume has fallen less than the production volume is due to the fact that exports from the EU to third countries have also fallen by 18% or 250,000 t - in particular to the Philippines (-62,000 t), to South Korea (-34,000 t) , the United States (-25,000 t) and Japan (-16,000 t). Exports to China remained at an acceptable level in the first four months of the year, down only 4%. For the second half of the year, however, the market experts at Rabobank anticipate lower demand from China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to the low supply, the Rabobank experts see the reduced feed costs as an important factor for good profitability of pig farming in the coming months. The reactions of the feed and grain markets to the grain deal that was not extended between Ukraine and Russia have so far been manageable. The effects of the blockade of the Black Sea routes are also less than a year ago and Ukraine has now also opened up alternative export routes via the Danube. Nevertheless, the situation there should lead to an increased price risk. The dry weather conditions in the US, Canada and the EU would also have a negative impact on yields.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-31 00:10:56 | 2025-08-06 06:43:01 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6624 | Latest outlooks for global beef and lamb markets | Global outlooks for beef and lamb markets for the remainder of 2023 suggest that production is set to increase for both meats, as key players such as Brazil, Argentina and Australia grow their output, according to AHDB. Closer to home, the EU short-term outlook shows a decline in beef and sheep production for the remainder of the year, following contraction in breeding stock numbers. | <p><span lang="DE">Global beef production for 2023 is forecast to reach 59.6 million tonnes (+0.4% vs 2022), up 1% from April’s forecast, according to the USDA’s latest outlook. The key players have shifted slightly, as production is expected to grow in Argentina, USA and New Zealand. Drought in Argentina has reduced available forage, forcing further liquidation in the herd, as the production forecast has risen by 6% since the previous USDA forecast.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to previous estimates, July’s forecast sees US beef production grow by 1% with higher cow slaughter and greater movement to feedlots. New Zealand’s beef production is set to grow by 3% from April’s forecast as more calves come forward from the dairy sector to be produced for beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In terms of international trade, exports are unchanged from the previous forecast, at 12.1m tonnes. However, there are key winners and losers as export forecasts have been revised upwards for New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Brazil. Demand from China will boost exports from South America, while Australia will benefit from exports to Japan and South Korea. Boosted demand for processing beef in the USA will allow for additional exports from Australia and New Zealand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Export forecasts have fallen for the EU, UK and Mexico as falling demand from the EU reduces UK exports, lower EU production dampens its export capacity, and a challenging exchange rate hampers Mexican exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">EU beef production continues to decline, as production is expected to fall by 1.8% in 2023. The previous EU outlook showed production falling due to contractions in the dairy and suckler herds. Despite lower beef supplies, prices have eased since January as consumer demand struggles. However, globally EU prices are relatively firm, weighing on the competitiveness of exports into other markets. EU exports are predicted to fall by 5% in 2023 as a result.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Inflation and the cost of living continues to weigh on consumption, as consumers reduce their purchases of beef, and switch from eating-out to eating-in. There has been little change from the previous outlook that saw consumption falling by 10kg (-1.7%) from 2022 levels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking globally, the FAO note that production of sheep meat (including goat meat) is predicted to reach 17 million tonnes in 2023, up by 1% from 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Growth in production is expected in Australia, China, Turkey and the UK, as production drops in the EU. New Zealand’s production is predicted to remain relatively stable as heavier carcase weights almost offset lower slaughter, while Australia is expecting a boosted year of production thanks to favourable conditions. Higher demand and higher prices in China and Turkey throughout 2023 may boost production there also. As detailed in our latest outlook, growth in the breeding flock and greater carryover are expected to increase UK production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep meat exports are predicted to increase by 5.2% to 1.1 million tonnes, as shipments from Australia and New Zealand grow into Asia. Australia’s exports are set to increase by 9% to 521,000 tonnes as production increases and more opportunities present themselves through free trade agreements. New Zealand’s exports are set to grow to the EU and China, driven by lower production and demand growth, respectively.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">EU sheep meat production had benefitted from the seasonal religious festivals such as Eid and Easter during the spring, but is still predicted to fall by 1.5% overall as flock size falls. Lower domestic production combined with internationally strong price competition may lead to a fall in exports of 5%, as imports may rise by up to 12% as shipments from the UK and New Zealand grow.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to beef, sheep meat consumption is likely to be least impacted by inflationary pressures given the importance of the product in religious and cultural contexts, with expected growth of 1.4% per capita in 2023.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-31 00:15:04 | 2025-08-06 06:15:48 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6625 | Australia: Cattle and sheep slaughter remain elevated | Elevated year-on-year slaughter has been occurring most weeks across cattle, sheep and lambs this year, informs Meat & Livestock Australia. Increased supply on the market and cheaper livestock prices have led to processors filling contracts weeks in advance. | <p><span lang="DE">During winter, yardings generally tighten. Most processors take this time to complete their shutdown and maintenance periods, hence the significant decrease in slaughter numbers every winter. These planned shutdown periods are now coming to an end, with most processors back online. As a result, there was a lift in slaughter numbers this week.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cattle slaughter strengthened 2.4% week-on-week, 20% higher than the same week last year. Queensland plants have been able to maintain fairly stable slaughter over the last month, supporting the easing in numbers in southern states.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">NSW dipped to 28,607 head last week and has now increased by 11% week-on-week. National numbers are up by 28% or 685,175 head year-to-date, indicating the current supply on the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">National female slaughter reached 48.5% this week, with some states recording very high female percentages. Low female slaughter in Queensland is bringing the national average down. Victorian female slaughter is usually much higher than in other states, as most of the dairy herd is in Victoria.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep slaughter increased 120% week-on-week after dipping below 2022 levels. This follows shutdown periods as well as seasonal lows during joining season. Sheep yardings are beginning to increase again as weaning is completed and producers cull older ewes retained during the rebuild.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep slaughter has remained elevated this year, with total yearly slaughter 63% or 1,636,779 head higher year-to-date. Last year, producers were still retaining ewes for breeding due to favourable seasonal conditions and strong restocking remand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Processors’ prioritisation of kill floor space between lambs and sheep continues to play out, with an easing in lamb kill numbers recorded this week. NSW lamb slaughter eased by 5% or 5,429 head. Tasmanian lamb slaughter had the largest percentage change week-on-week, softening by 21%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the sheep and lamb saleyards, the return of key supermarket, processor and export buyers has been helping demand in a market with increasing yardings. For cattle, there was some activity from southern buyers in northern saleyards, which is typical for this time of year and supports prices in these areas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Good winter conditions in the south should result in good lamb and calf drops this season. These new-season young lambs should start moving through the market in the coming months.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-31 00:20:13 | 2025-08-05 05:34:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6627 | US promotes quality and affordable beef cuts in the Middle East | US beef quality and affordable underutilized cuts were promoted to buyers and chefs at workshops, shows and competitions. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">With tourism returning to pre-pandemic levels in the Middle East, USMEF targeted importers, buyers and chefs at leading culinary events in the region. U.S. beef training workshops were also conducted to demonstrate the viability of high-quality U.S. beef during times of inflation and rising input costs - with a particular focus on underutilized cuts.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A series of three regional training workshops for more than 200 chefs, importers, distributors and retailers began in Dubai in collaboration with USDA’s Office of Agricultural Affairs and the Emirates Culinary Guild. USMEF Corporate Chef German Navarrete demonstrated how grain-fed U.S. beef provides a premium flavor profile, even for more affordable, underutilized cuts. Navarrete conducted cutting and tasting demonstrations of four underutilized cuts that have great potential for foodservice in the region - flank, short loin, brisket and hanging tender.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">U.S. beef was also a major sponsor at Expo Culinaire 2023 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, an annual three-day event for the foodservice industry. ExpoCulinaire is the established home of The Emirates International Salon Culinaire - the largest and most prestigious culinary competition in the Middle East. The show featured various cooking competitions where chefs worked exclusively with U.S. beef.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USMEF also featured U.S. beef through sponsorship and participation in two other major culinary competitions in Dubai <em>- </em>the Best Steakhouse Award and the Chef Excellence Awards.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Buyers and chefs are familiar with U.S. middle meats", says USMEF representative Bassam Bousaleh, "but they are not as knowledgeable about the quality and value of underutilized U.S. cuts. Our participation at these events helped them consider a broader range of high-quality U.S. cuts".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Funding for the activities was provided by the Beef Checkoff Program, Texas Beef Council and USDA’s Market Access Program.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-31 00:30:32 | 2025-08-05 04:16:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6628 | Spanish white pork sector: working to protect the environment | The Spanish white pork sector embodies “modern livestock handling”: professionalized, innovative, respectful of the sensitivity and needs of the animals, and focused on caring for the environment and reducing environmental impact. | <p>To this end, few sectors have made as many efforts as the white pork sector, having reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) per each kilo of meat by 57% and nitrogen emissions by 50% per animal in the last 30 years.</p> <p>It should be noted that, despite occupying a significant percentage of the territory and generating an activity with many production centers (66,000 farms) and 415,000 jobs, our weight over the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a whole it is barely 2.43%.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Captura_1.jpg?1690789037487" alt="Captura_1" width="400" /></p> <p>All these data show (during a period of great growth in sectoral production) that thanks to the optimization of livestock feeding, genetic and management systems and the application of the best available livestock management practices, the sector has increased enormously its productive efficiency. In addition, thanks to the continuous improvement in these areas and new best practices and technologies for the reduction, capture and reuse of methane, everything allows us to foresee that in a period of 10 years (Horizon 2030) the sector will have reduced to practically zero its &quot;net environmental pollution”.</p> <p>Additionally, currently the Spanish white pork sector works in numerous projects, both in research and implementation of renewable energy systems, from different technologies, such as: solar panels and panels thermal or photovoltaic, geothermal energy, wind energy and energy from biomass or biogas from manure.</p> <p>From the Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC) we are part of the Spanish UN Global Compact, supporting all its activities and actively working on fourteen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to help transformation of our world into a more sustainable one by 2030.</p> <p>On our website, in order to help farms meet these objectives, a <strong><a href="https://interporc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Guia-para-la-minimizacion-de-las-emisiones-gases-granjas-Noviembre20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Guide for the minimization of gas emissions in pig farms"</a></strong> is available online through in Spanish.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-31 07:30:31 | 2025-08-04 15:09:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6632 | MLA: Genetic tools open the gate to financial gains | Meat & Livestock Australia’s investment in the development and improvement of genetic tools such as Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) has led to a significant increase in adoption by commercial producers, as well as financial benefits on-farm. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">MLA’s recent Genetics Insights Survey involved conducting interviews with a representative sample of the industry, in terms of location, breed type and production systems. These included 525 beef and 585 sheep producers. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Key survey outcomes: </p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The use of BREEDPLAN EBVs by commercial beef producers increased between 2016–2023 from 18% to 59%. </li> <li>The use of Sheep Genetics ASBVs by commercial sheep producers increased between 2016–2023 from 14% to 55%. </li> <li>The stud sector also increased its use of genetic tools (111 sheep and 114 beef seedstock producers). Increases included: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">beef: 32% to 56% </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">sheep: 18% to 55%. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Positive attitudes towards EBVs and ASBVs were driven by a sentiment of trust, scientific validity, validation of purpose and positive historical performance.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Ensuring a solid return on any investment – whether that be money or time – is top of mind for all producers. The latest survey results confirmed that commercial producers who use ASBVs are significantly more likely to say their financial health is improving compared to those who don’t use ASBVs (61% vs 41%). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Producers may be hesitant to embark on the journey of getting up to speed on the seemingly complex array of genetic tools available. Dr Sarita Guy, MLA’s Project Manager for Genetics Adoption, encourages producers to explore using these tools alongside their current processes used in purchasing decisions.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Visual assessment is important, as is raw data. It’s also good to talk to the breeder to understand what traits they’ve been selecting for", Sarita said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The most accurate tools to compare sires, within one stud and across different studs of the same breed, are breeding values – and we have good evidence that they work".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The accuracy of these tools will increase over time and will encompass an increasingly wider range of traits that directly impact profitability and the sustainability of our industry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These tools are underpinned by accurate data and scientifically robust methods. Objective EBVs and ASBVs can be used hand-in-hand with visual assessment and are useful even for smaller operations.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"By using these tools, producers can capitalise on this investment and increase their herd or flock performance", Sarita said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As more tools become available, Sarita said MLA is committed to providing the resources and support needed to make the most out of them.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"MLA’s Genetics Hub is a one-stop shop with easy-to-understand resources, advice and practical examples of how the different tools can be used. There are also videos and articles where producers share their journey on how genetics have made a real impact on their bottom line", Sarita said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Producers can receive guidance on developing a customised breeding plan and how to maximise their genetic investment by attending the revamped BredWell FedWell workshops.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"BredWell FedWell is an introductory workshop that helps producers develop a genetics and nutrition regime, specific to their production systems and markets. These workshops are hosted on-farm and are very practical. There are many opportunities to discuss concepts with other producers, and each producer creates a plan for how they can apply what they learn to their own enterprise", Sarita said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Genetic tools are one more piece of the puzzle to boost efficiency and profitability for producers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">More producers using the latest genetic tools and insights to their advantage is good news for the continued prosperity of the red meat industry, as well as the robustness of the nation’s herds and flocks.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With the challenges we’re facing and the rising costs of production, it’s important to explore all opportunities and tools that can lift livestock performance in a sustainable way.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Genetics is one of those tools that can help us achieve this", Sarita said.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-02 00:05:19 | 2025-08-05 19:21:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6633 | GB beef consumption under pressure | GB finished prices for prime cattle and cull cows have been falling over recent weeks, according to AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Domestic demand for beef has been under pressure for some time, as consumers grapple with increased inflation. Volumes of beef sold through GB retail have been below 2022 levels since the start of the year, with decline seen in key cuts including mince and roasting joints.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Price is the key driver of lower sales, with consumers buying less per trip and switching to cheaper proteins. Beef performance in foodservice has been positive compared to a year ago, but this has been outweighed by declines in retail. Kantar retail data for the 12 weeks to 9 July suggests that demand has eased further, potentially reflecting variable summer weather.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lower consumption is a trend that is currently reflected on the continent, with consumers reducing their out-of-home spend. Weaker consumption is expected to persist for the rest of the year, according to European Commission forecasts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">From a demand perspective, UK beef consumption is expected to remain subdued for the rest of the year, as people restrict their buying. Beef through retail may benefit from some shoppers moving their out-of-home spend in-home to save money, but AHDB predicts that reductions in volume and switching to cheaper proteins will contribute to overall consumption decline.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the supply side, AHDB anticipates that domestic cattle supplies will increase seasonally towards Christmas, but overall cattle slaughter will remain below a year ago. Lower cattle availability may offer some support to cattle prices. However, the differential between the price of homegrown beef and that of imported product will be key to watch. With Irish cattle supplies expected to tick up towards the end of the year, and demand forecast to remain subdued in key export markets, this may point to further pressure on Irish prices.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-02 00:10:18 | 2025-08-05 08:04:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6634 | Chinese authorities participate in a meeting with poultry and pig farming in Brazil | The president of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Ricardo Santin, received this week the vice president of the Chinese Government Entry and Exit Inspection and Quarantine Agency (CIQA), Wang Zhiyong, and the secretary Duan Xiaohong, together with representatives of animal protein importing organizations in the Asian country. The meeting took place at the entity's headquarters, in São Paulo (SP). | <p><span lang="DE">In his presentation, the president of ABPA reinforced the broad capacity of poultry and pork producers in Brazil to provide high quality and sustainable products. He also reinforced the rigid controls adopted by Brazil, the reinforcement of biosecurity protocols and the extensive monitoring action against cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds. Santin recalled that Brazil remains free of records of the disease in commercial herds.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The ABPA president also reinforced the request, already submitted by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, for the recognition of the entire Brazilian area free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination – a status already obtained from the World Organization for Animal Health. Currently, only the state of Santa Catarina has this recognition, which allows exports of bone-in pork and pork offfal to the Chinese market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The meeting was attended by the deputy governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Gabriel Souza, in addition to the state secretaries of Agriculture, Giovani Feltes, and of Economic Development, Ernani Polo, and the director of the Department of Animal Health Surveillance and Defense from the State Department of Agriculture, Rosane Collares. During the meeting, the deputy governor invited Chinese representations to carry out health missions in the gaucho system. An invitation was also made to Expointer, scheduled to start on August 26, in Esteio (RS). </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Representing the government of Paraná at the meeting, the CEO of the Agricultural Defense Agency of Paraná (ADAPAR), Otamir Cesar Martins, was present, along with members of the defense agency. On the occasion, representatives from Paraná presented the robustness of the agricultural defense structure, in addition to reinforcing the importance of animal protein production for the State. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"With full transparency, we underscore our position as partners in helping the Chinese people's food security. We want to expand commercial relations with what is the most relevant market for animal protein in Brazil", evaluates Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to authorities from Brazil and China, the meeting brought together representatives of agroindustries that export poultry and pork to the Chinese market. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-03 00:05:41 | 2025-08-05 03:09:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6635 | AHDB: Q2 2023 Pork cost of production | The latest AHDB quarterly cost of production and margin estimations have been published for 2023 Q2. | <p><span lang="DE">These estimates use performance figures for breeding and finishing herds. It indicates that the full economic cost of production for Q2 2023 is estimated at 196p/kg deadweight, with margins per slaughter pig estimated at £22 per head. The estimated cost of production has fallen by 17p/kg from 2023 Q1, when the estimated cost of production stood at 213p/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Feed costs have fallen again from the first quarter of 2023 by 17p and now make up an estimated 63% of total costs in the second quarter of 2023. This marks the lowest percentage of feed costs as total costs since Q3 in 2020.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, interest rates continued to rise in Q2 of 2023 which put pressure on costs associated with buildings, mortgages, and any related finance.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pig prices have risen</span><span lang="DE"> throughout Q2 2023, up 10p to 221p/kg (APP), and up 13p to 221p/kg (SPP) from Q1. These historically high prices helped bring the net margins to levels not seen since Q3 of 2020.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-03 00:10:30 | 2025-08-05 02:54:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6636 | INTERPORC promotes the Spanish pig sector in the Philippines | The Interprofessional INTERPORC will be present with two stands at the WOFEX Philippines fair, which will take place in Manila between August 2 and 5. The presence at this fair, the most important in this country dedicated to the food and beverage industry, is part of the Support Plan for the Internationalization of the Spanish white-coated pig sector 2023. | <p><span lang="DE">INTERPORC will have two stands at the Fair. The first, measuring 90 m </span><sup><span lang="DE">2</span></sup><span lang="DE"> , will be a pavilion grouped with nine Spanish white-coated pork companies: APM Frozen Meat, ElPozo Alimentación, Faccsa-Prolongo, Fribin, Grupo Jorge, La Comarca, Lorfood-Incarlopsa, Olot Meats Group - B&M Foods , Tello Food Group.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The second, measuring 54 m</span><sup><span lang="DE">2</span></sup><span lang="DE"> , will be dedicated to the 'EU Pork, The Smart Choice' promotional campaign. </span><em><span lang="DE">Showcookings</span></em><span lang="DE"> will be continuously held there , to show the versatility in the kitchen of white layer pork products from Spain. In addition, there will be demonstrations of cutting and tasting white layer ham and sausages.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, highlights the importance of this participation since "The Philippines ranked fourth in the ranking by volume of exports in the sector in 2022, with 209,367 tons, and seventh in value with 409.39 million of euros". Data that represented “a growth of 32.7% in volume and 59.8% in value", he adds.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the Philippines, pork is very popular, to the point of being the main source of protein intake for the population. For this reason, De Miguel highlights the fact that "we are their first supplier of pork meat, which demonstrates the high regard they have for the quality of our products and the excellent service of our companies".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-03 00:15:32 | 2025-08-06 00:34:48 | Details Edit Delete |
