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| 7574 | Sausages are the most appreciated BBQ products in Austria | Grilling has experienced a real boom in recent years. Whether it's juicy meat or crisp vegetables, when it comes to food, it's important to pay attention to the quality and origin. According to a RollAMA analysis, a third of respondents grill at least once a week in the summer, and a further 31 percent grill two to three times a month. | <p>There is usually no need for a special occasion. Around 60 percent of those surveyed grill because it is fun and sociable.<br /><br />Whether classic sausages, juicy steaks, crispy burgers or vegetarian alternatives, there is something for every taste when it comes to grilling. Grilled sausages (1st place), pork (2nd place) and vegetables (3rd place) are the most commonly grilled meats in Austria. However, the trend is increasingly moving towards vegetables and chicken.<br /><br />33.5 kilograms of pork, 13 kilograms of chicken and 10.3 kilograms of beef and veal - that's what Austrians eat per person per year. Sausage is also regularly on the table in Austria. The most popular is ham, followed by extra sausage, frankfurters, knackwurst and liver sausage.<br /><br />The grill is fired up most often in Upper Austria and Salzburg. 41 percent of those surveyed grill at least once a week in summer. This puts the region above the Austrian average (35 percent).<br /><br />Grilled meat and sausages are particularly popular in Upper Austria. An average household bought 6.1 kilograms of grilled meat and 8.1 kilograms of sausages last year. Specifically, 76 percent of those surveyed grill sausages, 78 percent usually grill pork and 54 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a grill for 40 percent of households surveyed in Upper Austria. Vegetables are grilled for 72 percent.<br /><br />Austria is also the European champion in the organic sector: with an organic share of around 27 percent of agricultural land, Austria is the leader in the European Union. Chicken is more popular with women than with men. Men prefer to grill pork and beef.<br /><br />But no matter who is grilling, the quality of the ingredients is what counts. "The quality of the meat is particularly important when grilling," emphasises AMA Marketing Director Christina Mutenthaler-Sipek. "Whether it is beef, pork, veal or poultry, if a product bears the AMA seal of approval, it is a food of tested quality with a traceable origin." One important quality feature, for example, is the colour of the meat. Aged beef has an intense red colour, pork should be a strong pink, veal a delicate pink and lamb a strong light red. Extra tip: take the meat out of the fridge an hour before eating it, then it will cook more evenly and the juice will stay in the meat.<br /><br />Women in particular like to grill vegetables and meat-free alternatives. Vegetables such as zucchini, peppers, potatoes or mushrooms are ideal for grilling. In Austria, for example, zucchini are grown on 189 hectares. The cultivation area is therefore as large as around 265 football fields.<br /><br />Bread and pastries are the most popular side dishes, with 83 percent often eating pastries when barbecuing. Fresh salads are often eaten by 75 percent, and potatoes are a side dish for 69 percent when barbecuing.<br /><br />People in Vienna like to grill: 36 percent of respondents in the eastern region (Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland) heat up the grill at least once a week in summer. This puts the region just above the Austrian average (35 percent). Sausages are just as popular in Vienna as grilled meat. On average, around 5.5 kilograms of grilled meat and 5.2 kilograms of sausages were bought per household in 2023. 68 percent usually grill pork and 61 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a barbecue in Vienna for 36 percent of households surveyed. Vegetables are put on the hot grill for 63 percent.<br /> <br />Lower Austrians like to grill: 36 percent of respondents in the eastern region (Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland) heat up the grill at least once a week in summer. This puts the region just above the Austrian average (35 percent).<br />Sausages are just as popular in Lower Austria as grilled meat. On average, around 6.0 kilograms of grilled meat and 6.6 kilograms of sausages were bought per household in 2023. 68 percent usually grill pork and 61 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a barbecue in Lower Austria for 36 percent of households surveyed. Vegetables are put on the hot grill for 63 percent.<br /><br />Tyrol likes to grill: 32 percent of respondents in the West region (Tyrol and Vorarlberg) grill at least once a week in summer. However, this region is slightly below the Austrian average (35 percent). In western Austria, sausages are more popular than grilled meat. On average, around 5.7 kilograms of grilled meat and 8.2 kilograms of sausages were bought per household in Tyrol in 2023. 66 percent usually grill pork and 60 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a barbecue in Tyrol for 28 percent of households surveyed. Vegetables are put on the hot grill in 73 percent.<br /><br />Carinthia likes to grill: 29 percent of respondents in the southern region (Styria and Carinthia) grill at least once a week in summer. However, this region is slightly below the Austrian average (35 percent). In Carinthia, grilled meat is more popular than sausages. On average, around 7.0 kilograms of grilled meat and 5.5 kilograms of sausages were bought per household in 2023. 81 percent usually grill pork and 51 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a barbecue in Carinthia for 28 percent of households surveyed. Vegetables are put on the hot grill in 66 percent.<br /><br />The people of Vorarlberg like to grill: 32 percent of those surveyed in the western region (Vorarlberg and Tyrol) grill at least once a week in summer. However, this region is slightly below the Austrian average (35 percent). In western Austria, sausages are more popular than grilled meat. On average, around 6.8 kilograms of grilled meat and 9.1 kilograms of sausages were bought per household in Vorarlberg in 2023. 66 percent usually grill pork and 60 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a barbecue in Vorarlberg for 28 percent of households surveyed. Vegetables are put on the hot grill for 73 percent.<br /><br />Styria like to grill: 29 percent of respondents in the southern region (Styria and Carinthia) grill at least once a week in summer. However, this region is slightly below the Austrian average (35 percent). In Styria, sausages are more popular than grilled meat. On average, around 5.2 kilograms of grilled meat and 7.5 kilograms of sausages were bought per household in 2023. 81 percent usually grill pork and 51 percent chicken. Minced meat, such as cevapcici, is also part of a barbecue in Styria for 28 percent of households surveyed. Vegetables are put on the hot grill in 66 percent.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-23 00:20:37 | 2025-08-01 09:16:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7578 | HCC: Family farms face “irreparable damage” if numbers dwindle further | Falling flock and farm numbers in Wales are now causing real concern and, if unarrested, could cause “irreparable damage” to the livestock industry, the Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) told an industry audience on Monday (22nd) morning at the Royal Welsh Show. | <p><span lang="DE">Speaking at the annual breakfast function, HCC Chair Cath Smith said: “Any contraction in livestock numbers would irreparably damage our industry. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the loss of productive farms would be potentially disastrous to our sector.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She highlighted that Wales’ 20,000 strong red meat family farm network underpinned Wales’ economy, its communities, culture and language.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Together, we are a giant producer of truly great produce - but make no mistake, this industry is at an important crossroads. I cannot emphasise strongly enough how vital it is that we protect our current numbers".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">External economic impacts had already taken a hand. “Critical mass is down across Wales; latest data suggests the total number of sheep and lambs on Welsh farms was 8.7 million head- a significant seven per cent below numbers recorded the previous year. The number of lambs in Wales during the same period was down ten per cent on the year at 4.1 million head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our critical mass of farms and livestock numbers ensure we can put enough top-quality, branded GI red meat into retailers and onto the tables of families across the UK- and, of course, around the world".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Every export sale matters, because it helps achieve the carcase balance essential to get best value for every lamb or beef animal produced in Wales and protect the uplifted prices we need to realise our farm returns and economic survival.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It is not alarmist to say that, without export markets purchasing cuts that aren’t as popular in the UK, the domestic market would simply not function", said Cath Smith.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Welsh red meat industry’s critical mass of production - and its buoyant export activity- were the twin pillars that "we must keep strong if we are to secure our nation’s farming future- and both rely heavily on their protective foundations, made up of the concrete strength of HCC’s resources, experience and expertise- and its assured delivery".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She said in 21 years HCC had evolved from a great idea to a great institution and made an indisputable and demonstrable difference to farming. “Together we have built an efficient, resilient and highly cost-effective, supply chain support system,” Cath Smith said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She further thanked HCC’s staff for their sterling work, saying: "Their focus, determination, dedication and diligence have produced staggering results and delivery. With the support of Welsh Government, with the experience of our staff and our industry’s strategic plan, HCC will strive to shape change and assist you in building a strong, resilient and sustainable red meat industry for the future".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-24 00:05:38 | 2025-07-30 21:18:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7579 | Germany: State of Hesse calls for vaccination against bluetongue disease | According to the Ministry of Agriculture, demand is currently very low. However, vaccination is the only safe protection for the animals. | <p><span lang="DE">The Hessian Ministry of Agriculture has called on sheep and cattle farmers to have their stocks vaccinated against bluetongue disease. After the first case in Hesse in the Vogelsberg district two and a half weeks ago and further outbreaks in neighboring countries, this is the "order of the day". Vaccination against bluetongue disease offers the only reliable protection against a serious clinical course and losses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Recently, numerous outbreaks have been identified, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, including in Höxter and Soest near the Hessian state border. It is therefore to be feared that outbreaks could soon increase in Hesse as well. The first suspected case is currently in the district of Kassel.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Last month, Hesse approved vaccination against bluetongue disease for ruminants. However, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, demand has been very low so far. The state, together with the Hessian Animal Disease Fund, is also providing a subsidy of two euros per vaccination dose for sheep and goats and three euros per vaccination dose for cattle. To build up effective vaccination protection for the animal, cattle must be given two vaccination doses around three weeks apart. For sheep and goats, one vaccination is sufficient. Effective vaccination protection is achieved after three weeks. Around 400,000 cattle and 165,000 sheep are kept in Hesse.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-24 00:10:44 | 2025-08-01 04:16:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7580 | Uruguay advances in negotiations to export meat without tariffs to China | Through a free trade port in the island province of Hainan, Uruguay could bring its products closer to the rest of the country with lower production costs. | <p><span lang="DE">Uruguay continues to make headway in China, despite the setbacks of the Asian economy and its consequences on the trade balance. In this regard, the island province of Hainan aims to become a free trade zone, and the government is already negotiating trade opportunities and lower tariffs in this new territory.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Hainan is seeking to become a free trade port to facilitate imports for the transformation of goods, and Uruguay does not want to miss out on opportunities. For this reason, the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) Fernando Mattos, visited the island province together with the director of International Affairs of the portfolio, Adriana Lupinacci, in an official mission in which the Consul General of Uruguay for southern China, Martín Álvez, also participated.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The meetings between local authorities and those of Hainan focused on analyzing the commercial possibilities that are part of the Free Trade Port project.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Uruguay is one of the first to bet, at the government and private level, on sending meat there in order to develop something with a differential", said Daniel Castiglioni, director of Castitrading, which operates in the Chinese market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">One of the meetings held was with authorities from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, in which commercial opportunities for Uruguayan agricultural products were explored and a bilateral business exchange in webinar format was considered.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mattos also visited the facilities of the Sinomach company, which works with food imports in Hainan.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The visit to the Haikou Experimental Zone was one of the highlights of the tour, as there they were able to see first-hand how the free port works and, in particular, how meat is processed. Uruguayan meat importing companies already operate in this area, which, after adding value, can be exported to the rest of mainland China without tariffs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This pilot plan represents great opportunities for various sectors of Uruguayan agriculture, as pointed out by the MGAP. In this sense, it is hoped that after the visit of the ministerial delegation, relevant information and contacts can continue to be provided to Uruguayan companies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mattos also met with the Secretary of the Province of Hainan, where he discussed the ties between Uruguay and the province, highlighting the various instances of dialogue and exchange held during the official mission.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-24 00:15:33 | 2025-07-31 20:47:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7581 | Cajamar and INTERPORC presented a new book about the challenges of the Spanish pig sector | Cajamar and INTERPORC presented the book 'The challenges of the Spanish pig sector' at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The publication was coordinated by Manuel Lainez, director of Innovation and Agri-Food Development at Cajamar, and Daniel Hernández, a veterinarian specialised in animal welfare and quality. | <p><span lang="DE">This new book contains an exhaustive and updated analysis of a modern and responsible livestock farming model that seeks not only to lead in terms of production volume, but also in quality and sustainability of its processes throughout the entire chain, and that strives to respond to the demands of consumers and society. The publication reviews the social and economic importance of the sector, the new social context of meat production and consumption, the new European policies on environmental and social sustainability and the context of the international market for the trade of pork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the beginning of the presentation, Eduardo Baamonde, president of Cajamar, and Manuel García, president of INTERPORC, spoke. Next, Manuel Lainez, coordinator of the work, and Yolanda Parrilla, technical manager of the Porcine Sector at Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias España and one of the authors who collaborated on the book, summarised the main conclusions of the monograph, before giving way to a round table entitled 'How to consolidate leadership', moderated by Alberto Herranz, general director of INTERPORC. Finally, José Miguel Herrero, general director of Food at the Ministry, was in charge of closing the event.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The pig sector is the most dynamic subsector of Spanish livestock farming. It accounts for more than 40% of final livestock production and 16% of final agricultural production. Considering the entire value chain, which includes feed manufacturing, pig farms and associated meat industries, it has an annual turnover of around 38 billion euros and generates more than 400,000 direct and indirect jobs, which are key to establishing the population in rural areas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With an annual production of 4.8 million tonnes, Spain leads the European Union's supply and is one of the most important players in the global market, with foreign sales of almost 3 million tonnes of fresh meat and processed products to more than 130 countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to its macroeconomic dimension, the production and processing of pork is present in practically the entire national territory and is key to avoiding the depopulation of rural areas and ensuring the maintenance of the agro-industrial fabric of inland Spain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In recent years, while the Spanish pig production model has consolidated its leading position in the global market, the regulatory and social context has been significantly transformed following the implementation of the European strategies 'From Farm to Fork' and 'Zero Pollution', both based on the Commission's Green Deal.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the same time, society as a whole has changed its perception of production systems, farms, and habits related to meat consumption and their long-term consequences for the environment and health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nineteen experts from Cajamar, INTERPORC, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Universities of Lleida, Valladolid, Complutense and Extremadura participated in the preparation of the book. Their contributions are organised around three thematic axes, which share as a common thread the objective of analysing the explanatory factors of the current situation and describing the strategies developed to face the challenges facing the sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The first part addresses the recent evolution of the Spanish production structure and its competitive position in the global market, as well as the economic relevance of the pork value chain and its presence in the rural world. In the second part, the authors focus on the issues that concern society and that are the subject of attention in the new regulations regarding the sustainability of livestock activity, animal health and welfare, the organization of supply in cooperative companies and the new applications of the circular bioeconomy to reduce the environmental impact and reuse by-products derived from agroindustry. Finally, the third part of the book is dedicated to the role of animal protein produced by the Spanish farms in a healthy and sustainable diet, as well as the most recent consumption trends of pork and its derivatives on a global scale.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The book also includes two final articles written by leading experts in the field, which address the challenges of internationalisation, differentiation, social and environmental responsibility, and communication and marketing as key elements to consolidate the leadership of Spanish pork and a positive image in the face of global demand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding the main challenges of the sector included in this work, and which are included in the INTERPORC Strategic Plan for the Pork Sector, the following stand out, among others: the evolution of the value chain towards a more competitive, sustainable and resilient model; investment in R&D&I in sustainability and product, or the promotion of the circular economy. In addition, the book also devotes a large space to another major challenge, the effective communication to society of the true image of the current Spanish pork sector. A reality that is triple sustainable in economic, social and environmental terms, supported by scientific reality and official data.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cajamar's publishing collection is one of the most important agri-food libraries in Spain, with a wide catalogue of references accessible in digital format and free of charge on the web. Sectoral studies, irrigation management and sustainable crop management are the main cross-cutting themes of the catalogue. The aim of these specialised publications is to bring the most innovative technical developments and the most current reflections on market structures and perspectives to the sector as a whole.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this specific case, 'The challenges of the pork sector' is the second monographic publication dedicated to the sector, after the publication in September 2018 of </span><span lang="DE">'The pork sector. From uncertainty to leadership'</span><span lang="DE"> , coordinated by Miguel Ángel Díaz Yubero, whose printed edition is already sold out. In a certain way, the recently presented book constitutes both an update of the arguments collected in the previous work, and a way of rethinking them by including new criteria of global market, social responsibility and sustainable practices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Furthermore, in addition to these broad sectoral studies, in the </span><span lang="DE">Markets section of Plataforma Tierra</span><span lang="DE"> , the Cajamar Agri-Food Knowledge Community on the website, you can consult economic reports and updated indicators of production, prices and sales abroad, both for pork and for another fifty agricultural subsectors of the Spanish agri-food supply.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-24 00:20:04 | 2025-08-01 04:56:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7582 | Preparation is everything – and now more efficient than ever with the Weber wePRESS | The preparation of the raw product is essential for automated and efficient processing in production. Product preparation with form pressing is particularly important when processing uneven natural products like bacon, raw ham, and fresh meat. | <p><span lang="DE">A uniform product significantly reduces waste during slicing and increases yield to a maximum – even with irregularly shaped natural products. Moreover, appealing, and uniform portions are not only important to retailers but crucial to customers when making the final buying decision. The innovative Weber form press wePRESS makes it possible.</span></p> <p>Higher yield, more automation, more sustainability through better product utilization and continuous production.</p> <p>With the wePRESS, products such as streaky bacon, back bacon, raw ham, and fresh meat can be perfectly formed. Thanks to the intelligent servo-driven press technology, the Weber DynaForm technology, the products are formed gently and efficiently, yet with powerful precision. The products are formed evenly and completely from all sides to the required length, width, and height. It’s all made possible by the different, dynamically movable axes of the wePRESS. These individual pressing steps produce perfectly formed products, which in turn yield excellent slicing results downstream. <br /><br />The Weber forming press compels with astonishing performance: Depending on the application, the wePRESS can shape up to 15 products per minute. During the development of the wePRESS, Weber paid particular attention to energy efficiency and sustainability. Therefore, Weber eliminated hydraulics and pneumatics and instead relies on energy-efficient servo-drive technology. Heating or cooling of oil tanks or hydraulic pumps with an electric pre-heater or external cooling media is no longer necessary, which generates significant energy savings and consequently cost savings.</p> <p>Whether manual or automatic loading, food processing companies have a choice and can customize the Weber form press entirely to their needs. Removal and installation of all extremely lightweight format parts for cleaning or format change-over are easy, reliable, and tool-free. The format parts of the wePRESS are automatically identified using an RFID code to prevent crashes caused by faulty installation of format parts, which could lead to significant repair costs. If the format parts are incompatible, the press does not start. The flexibility of the Weber format set makes it possible to process a wide selection of raw product of various sizes using the same format set – even with higher product fluctuations that require significant reshaping. With the innovative light screen safety technology, starting the forming process does not require switches, buttons or pedals, which makes for especially ergonomic operation.<br /><br />For the perfect integration of the wePRESS into a Weber solution, Weber has developed an intelligent lift loading conveyor that unfolds its full potential in combination with Weber slicers that are equipped with Vario gripper technology. In addition to taking over the formed products and transferring them to the downstream scanner or slicer, the lift loading conveyor has smart distribution capability for the products to lane 1 or 2 for two-fold slicing of products of different weights or lengths, such as bacon. To backfill the lane with fewer portions, the lift loading conveyor automatically distributes the longer or heavier product to the respective lane to be completed. The information needed for this process is calculated from the perfect interaction between the components and by means of intelligent line networking: The wePRESS precisely detects the product dimensions and, using the servo-axis data, can accurately calculate the weight of the product. On the basis of this calculation as well as the portion required by the downstream infeeder, the slicer controls the distribution of the products. This smart and highly automated function not only reduces empty packs as well as manual rework and labor in the infeed area. Overall, the lift loading conveyor saves personnel costs and significantly increases the production continuity as well as the throughput.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-25 00:05:00 | 2025-08-01 07:10:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7583 | Australia: Sights set on Merino ewe survival | Merino ewes make up about two-thirds of Australia’s breeding ewe flock and, anecdotally, tend to have higher mortality rates than ewes of other breeds, informs Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). | <p><span lang="DE">However, the industry doesn’t have an accurate handle on what causes many of these losses – which usually occur around lambing – or what cost-effective and practical intervention strategies might increase ewe survival rates.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A team of researchers, veterinarians and consultants are working with Merino producers to tackle this challenge.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The four-year project is funded by MLA and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and builds on a recent study which assessed the causes and rates of ewe mortality during the lambing period across commercial maternal flocks.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A review of Australian literature indicated a range in mortality rates of 2–10% of Merino ewe flocks, with reports as high as 25% in some flocks.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the method with which mortality is determined could be influencing that variability. For example, mortality can be determined as the number of confirmed deaths by counting carcases, or as the difference in numbers between yardings.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Without a carcase, the cause of death is harder to determine with certainty. Generally, the cause of death is divided into three categories – those occurring before, during or after lambing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A fourth category can be considered – the deaths which occur around the lambing period not directly caused by pregnancy or lambing, but to which ewes can be more susceptible during this time.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Common causes of death before lambing include pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia, or vaginal prolapse, if followed by complications such as infection or rupture of the vaginal wall.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Risk factors include age and litter size, with older ewes or those carrying multiples being at greater risk. A prolonged or difficult birth (dystocia) is a common cause of Merino ewe death during lambing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dystocia can be due to the lamb’s position (such as head back or leg back), or the ewe’s physiology (for example, a small pelvis). Risk factors for dystocia include ewe age, body condition score, litter size and lamb birth weight.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Death after lambing can often occur due to reproductive tract infections, or mastitis.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Some studies indicate only about 10% of ewe deaths are investigated by a vet.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the cause of death can’t always be determined by just looking at a carcase, with research finding veterinary post-mortems may be needed to diagnose dystocia. However, a post-mortem does not guarantee a diagnosis – one study showed that a cause of death could not be found in up to 20% of mortalities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During this year’s lambing, mortality incidence and causes will be determined on a selection of farms across southern Australia as part of the Merino ewe survival project. Producers’ farm diaries and veterinary-conducted post-mortems will be used to collect data on Merino ewe mortality. This data, together with the recently conducted industry-wide survey on Merino ewe mortality, will inform mitigation strategies that will be trialled on-farm during the lambing season of 2025.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-25 00:10:00 | 2025-07-31 20:02:34 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7584 | Turkey announces new 2024-2028 Livestock Roadmap | Turkey has seen a significant decline in livestock inventories. | <p><span lang="DE">Turkiye's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli, announced the "2024-2028 Livestock Roadmap" in February 2024, following a significant decrease in domestic livestock inventories. These shortages were the result of a sizeable increase in the number of slaughtered female cattle after domestic raw milk prices fell sharply, according to a recent US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the same time, Turkiye has seen a 640% increase over the previous year in live cattle imports, which were valued at $1.2 billion in 2023. These imports mostly come from Brazil and Uruguay. Unfortunately, while US live cattle exports to Turkiye were set to see a record year in 2024, following the HPAI in cattle outbreak in the United States, Turkiye has placed a ban on imports of live cattle from the US.<br /><br />During the roadmap's unveiling, Minister Yumakli stated that the aim of the project is to increase healthy, high-quality production patterns in the country and to meet the food needs of Turkiye's 85 million residents and 57 million tourists. Turkiye's food inflation is a cause of major concern for the Turkish government, having risen 70.14% over the twelve months ending May 2024. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meat prices have similarly risen over the past marketing year (MY) to 450-550 Turkish Lira (TK)/kg ($14-17/kg as of June 2024), an increase of 43% over the preceding MY. This increase in prices has directly affected consumers, as retail and HRI prices continue to rise. Yumakli pointed out that the first topic of the roadmap is "planning of animal production". </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Ministery of Agriculture and Forestry has created a regional model, focused on production, cost, capacity, and marketing opportunities, and has prioritized protecting water and natural resources, as well as ensuring sufficient and healthy production of red meat, poultry meat, milk, and eggs to maintain domestic food security. They also took into consideration quality forage feed capacity, which is the main input for animal production, and pasture areas. In addition, the ministry will expand on its contractual production model to ensure domestic food and price stability.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-25 00:15:56 | 2025-08-01 15:48:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7585 | Mexico has the productive potential to expand the supply of meat to Japan | The Ministry of Agriculture, the Embassy of Japan in Mexico, the Japan Foreign Trade Agency, the National Agricultural Council and the meat industry analyzed opportunities to expand agricultural trade with the Asian nation. | <p><span lang="DE">The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, representatives of the national meat industry, the Japan Foreign Trade Agency (JETRO) and the Embassy of Japan in Mexico began working meetings in order to identify opportunities to expand agri-food trade between Mexico and the Asian nation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the first meeting, Mexico's productive and health strengths and the potential of the meat industry were presented.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The national livestock sector has a reputation based on certification, quality, technical development, and phytosanitary and zoosanitary campaigns and practices, which make Mexico a world leader in meat and in the agricultural, aquaculture and fishing subsectors, the Ministry of Agriculture highlighted.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The meeting highlighted that Japan is Mexico's second largest trading partner in agricultural and fishery products, and last year, Mexico exported pork, avocado, beef, banana, orange juice, asparagus, tuna, kabocha squash, processed citrus fruits, mango, blueberry, Persian lemon and table grapes, among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Representing the Secretariat, the Director of Economic Studies of the Agri-Food Sector of the General Coordination of International Affairs, Juan Bernardo Orozco Sánchez, said that Mexico has been of interest to Japan as a reliable supplier of meat products and other foods to its market and, within that framework, they have worked together to promote cooperation and trade between the two nations.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the meeting held at the headquarters of Agriculture in Mexico City, he indicated that what was achieved is due to the joint work and active participation of the meat industry, through Mexican Beef, Mexican Pork, the National Poultry Union and the National Association of Federal Inspection Type Establishments (Anetif), and represents the opportunity to better understand the country's quality products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Minister Counselor of the Embassy of Japan in Mexico, Tsukasa Hirota, stated that the relationship between both nations has successfully strengthened cooperation and links between companies in the agri-food and export industries, since the signing of the Strategic Agreement for Economic Complementation between both countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The director also called for maintaining this synergy, in order to achieve more goals together with the government and industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He stressed the need to invest in more infrastructure to address the negative effects of climate change on the agri-food sector and to work towards environmental protection, sustainability, human rights and animal welfare, issues of interest to Japanese importers and consumers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Legal Commissioner for Foreign Trade of the National Agricultural Council (CNA), Salvador Behar Lavalle, highlighted the work that both countries have carried out for more than 20 years to maintain an open, attractive and successful agri-food market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He reiterated the need for governments and industries to comply and generate public policies to maintain the excellent standards of quality and sustainability of meat, agricultural and agro-industrial products that characterize Mexico and Japan.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He indicated that in recent years agri-food exports have grown by 12.4 percent, that the country is the twelfth largest food producer in the world, the seventh largest exporter, and is among the top five nations with a reliable health status in livestock production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The director of Anetif, Sara Oropeza, explained that it represents 133 Federal Inspection Type (TIF) establishments, out of the 438 active in the country, with internationally approved health and safety certificates, and in 2023, 154,554 tons of products were exported to Japan, with a commercial value of more than 692 million dollars. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mexican Beef representative Rogelio Pérez Sánchez acknowledged the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture to establish the meeting, which had the objective of strengthening the ties of brotherhood and trade between Mexico and Japan, and of involving the meat sector to expand the trade of top quality products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mexican Pork executive Alejandra Aceves Barrera reported that they have 11 pork processing plants, mainly located in Jalisco, Sonora, Sinaloa, Guanajuato, Puebla, Querétaro and Yucatán, and the quality of their products allows exports to Japan, Korea, the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Angola and the Ivory Coast, among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The director of Economic Studies of the National Union of Poultry Farmers, Elisa Félix Berrueto, stressed the importance of Mexico in the production of poultry meat and eggs, of which last year it exported 7,584 tons of meat and poultry products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the end of the meeting, they agreed to carry out new promotional activities to expand trade opportunities between importers and exporters from both countries, including participation in the 50th edition of the Foodex Agri-Food Fair in Tokyo, to be held in 2025.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-25 00:20:18 | 2025-08-01 14:56:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7586 | ABPA & ApexBrasil reinforce the image of animal proteins at SIAVS 2024 | The action will involve international journalists, buyers and opinion makers, in an action that will take place during the largest event in the sectors in Brazil. | <p><span lang="DE">The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) will carry out a series of image initiatives and promotion of new business during the International Animal Protein Show (SIAVS 2024) , the largest event in the sector in Brazil, scheduled between August 6 and 8 in the Anhembi District, in São Paulo (SP).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The first of these actions is the Image Project, an initiative that facilitates the arrival of foreign journalists from target markets for Brazilian animal protein exports. This edition of the Project is expected to involve 32 journalists from 21 countries - 19 of them from abroad - and 13 correspondents from a total of 27 media outlets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As part of the image campaign, the invited journalists will participate in a program specially designed to present the production sector, including visits to SIAVS, participation in lectures on the sector, press conferences with representatives of ABPA and other entities and visits to units of companies in the sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Another project planned for SIAVS is Opinion Formers. In total, 18 stakeholders from 12 different countries were invited to participate in SIAVS. Among them are leaders and relevant names from important markets for animal proteins in Brazil, who will participate in meetings and presentations scheduled during the event.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There is also the Buyer Project. Through this, more than 20 importers of animal proteins from Brazil, from 15 countries, will participate in business meetings and other activities planned in the program.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The three projects maintained in partnership with ApexBrasil have different objectives, but a common focus: to strengthen the animal protein sectors in Brazil, either through the dissemination of the real attributes of our productive sector or by promoting new business with markets that are relevant to Brazil", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-26 00:05:53 | 2025-08-01 07:18:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7587 | Industry partnership working to build demand for US lamb and pork in Mexico | USMEF utilized its mobile grill and education program for a seminar and cooking workshop with clients of a U.S. red meat importer in Mexico. The effort focused on U.S. lamb and pork items that have market potential in Puebla, just south of Mexico City. | <p><span lang="DE">For the U.S. lamb industry, the event was a next step in market development efforts to grow its presence in Mexico. USMEF had previously hosted a daylong educational event in the Pacific coast city of Ensenada for member suppliers and Mexican importers which focused on U.S. lamb quality attributes, its competitive advantages and market opportunities. Among the participants that day was member supplier Superior Farms and Adams International, a major U.S. red meat importer with operations throughout Mexico. The companies are now working with USMEF to develop demand for a specific U.S. lamb cut in Puebla. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The U.S. lamb breast was identified as having market potential among high-end restaurants in Puebla", said Lorenzo Elizalde, USMEF's director of marketing and trade. "So we conducted a seminar and cooking workshop for about 40 clients of Adams International, in which Chef Agustín Badaracco worked directly with them on how to prepare this U.S. lamb cut on the grill".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The event was considered a success, Elizalde added, and a second workshop, exclusively for U.S. lamb, is being planned this fall with additional clients of Adams International.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-26 00:10:25 | 2025-08-01 13:46:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7588 | China remains a significant market for Australian red meat | The SIAL trade show took place in Shanghai in late May, with 19 red meat exporters exhibiting in the MLA pavilion along with more Australian exporters visiting the show or located in nearby pavilions. | <p><span lang="DE">SIAL China 2024 attracted around 180,000 visitors from 107 countries, solidifying its status as Asia's largest food and beverage innovation exhibition. Spanning 200,000 square metres, the event hosted over 5,000 exhibitors, providing a global platform for showcasing high quality Aussie Beef and Lamb.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Coinciding with SIAL, industry welcomed China’s reinstatement of export approvals for five out of seven Australian meat export processors that were suspended in 2020 due to technical reasons. This follows the lifting, six months earlier, of COVID-19 suspensions for an additional three processors.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">These outcomes follow tireless industry advocacy undertaken in both Canberra and China - with MLA providing an essential in-market engagement role with key Chinese government authorities, meat organisations and importers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">An ongoing priority is to build on these developments by working closely with the Australian Government and entities in China on not only having the remaining two exporters’ suspensions lifted, but to seek market entry for numerous Australian red meat exporters who have yet to gain access to China - as well as ensuring ongoing trade facilitation with this this important trading partner.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China was Australia’s second-largest export market by tonnage in the first six months of 2024 and despite some slowing of the Chinese economy, remains a vital market for the Australian red meat industry. Growth in Chinese consumption of beef and lamb continues to outpace domestic production and with relations moving towards stabilisation, China looks set to continue being a major importer of Australian beef and lamb for the foreseeable future.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-26 00:15:26 | 2025-08-01 09:33:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7589 | Germany: Central Crisis Team discusses spread of ASF | In view of the spread of African swine feverASF) in Germany, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection) convened the "Central Crisis Team for Animal Diseases" to share findings and discuss further action. | <p><span lang="DE">The Central Crisis Team is the overarching political decision-making body in the event of an animal disease outbreak. The members of the crisis team are the heads of the relevant federal and state ministries responsible for combating animal diseases. They discuss measures of supra-regional and political importance and, if necessary, decide on a uniform national approach.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">State Secretary Silvia Bender</span><span lang="DE"> explains : "We are following the spread of African swine fever very closely. Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate are doing an excellent job in containing the epidemic, as confirmed by the EUVET mission at the beginning of July. The federal government, together with the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, is supporting the responsible federal states in the usual manner, for example in epidemiological investigations or in coordinating measures and exclusion zone areas with the<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="q2ol2f-tooltip">EU</abbr> Stopping the spread is a mammoth task and important for our pig farms. Citizens can also take responsibility here by being careful. If in doubt, a carelessly thrown away sausage sandwich is enough, because the virus can also be introduced via infected food. We will also be launching a new information campaign to raise people's awareness - for example at motorway service stations, especially now during the summer travel season".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="ug3li7-tooltip">ASF was first detected in Germany in 2020 in a wild boar in Schenkendöbern (Spree-Neiße district) in Brandenburg. Since then, the disease has continued to spread. In addition to Brandenburg, Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, infected animals have now also been found in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, most recently in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate (wild boars) and in the Groß-Gerau district in Hesse (kept pigs). However, this is a different serotype of the pathogen, so it cannot be assumed that it was carried from the eastern federal states to Hesse. An affected farm near Stockstadt keeps more than 1,100 pigs. The entire herd was killed for reasons of disease control. Other pig herds, albeit with much smaller numbers of animals, were also killed and other measures prescribed by animal health law were taken.</abbr></span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The viral disease is incurable for wild and domestic pigs and is almost always fatal. The disease is transmitted directly from animal to animal, for example through contact with blood or the carcasses of infected animals. Indirect transmission is also possible, for example via contaminated objects such as agricultural equipment, hunting equipment, clothing, shoes and feed or food. For humans and other animal species, the<abbr title="" aria-haspopup="true" aria-describedby="6kcg8l-tooltip">ASF is harmless – even when eating meat or sausage products from infected animals.</abbr></span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-27 00:05:16 | 2025-08-01 11:49:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7590 | EU pork production shows signs of recovery | After significant declines in pork production in the European Union over the past two years, there are signs of a recovery this year. | <p><span lang="DE">The latest figures from the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) show an increase of 2.0% in pig slaughters from January to April 2024 compared to the same period last year. In the first four months of this year, 74.85 million pigs were slaughtered in the EU member states. The slaughter weights were significantly higher, so that the amount of pork produced even increased by 3.7% to 6.95 million tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Particularly strong increases in slaughter volumes were recorded in Croatia (+12.8%), Bulgaria (+12.7%), Poland (+10.9%) and Hungary (+10.3%). The major producing countries also recorded an increase in pork production. In Spain the increase was 2.8%, in Germany 2.9% and in France 3.1%. In Italy the volume increased by 3.2% and in Belgium by 5.3%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Increases of 2.8% were reported from the Netherlands and Denmark. The increase in slaughter volume in Denmark is particularly notable, as almost 200,000 fewer pigs were slaughtered there than in the same period last year. However, the almost 6 kg higher slaughter weight leads to a larger slaughter volume.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pork production only declined in a few smaller member states such as Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Greece. According to Eurostat figures, the declines ranged from 1.6% in Latvia to 18.4% in Greece.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-27 00:10:59 | 2025-07-30 17:17:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7591 | Brazil’s JBS to open Saudi food factory as trade ties deepen | Brazilian multinational JBS is to open a food factory in Saudi Arabia with an investment of SAR500 million ($133 million), in a further sign of the strengthening ties between the two countries. | <p><span lang="DE">JBS, one of the largest meat and poultry producers in the world, will open the facility in Jeddah under its subsidiary Seara by the end of the year, it said. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The announcement came during a visit to Brazil by Saudi Arabia’s minister of industry and mineral resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef and vice minister for mining affairs Khalid Saleh Al Mudaifer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Their trip includes meetings in São Paulo, Brasília and Rio de Janeiro, as they explore investment opportunities in the mineral and industrial sectors.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Key meetings have been planned with the Brazilian Mining Association, mining company Vale, Minerva Foods, JBS and food producer BRF, among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Last month Saudi Arabia held the inaugural edition of the Latin American Future Investment Initiative in Rio de Janeiro.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the event, Brazil’s energy minister Alexandre Silveira told reporters that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF plans to invest around $15 billion in the country, in sectors such as green hydrogen, infrastructure and renewable energy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Trade between Saudi Arabia and Brazil, both members of the G20, is dominated by meat and energy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports from Brazil to Saudi Arabia reached a 10-year high in 2023, with foodstuffs accounting for around 90 percent of the $3.2 billion total. The kingdom is the 11th-largest destination in the world for Brazilian agricultural products, according to the government in Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Brazil is Saudi Arabia’s largest trading partner in South America, with total bilateral trade in 2023 hitting around $6.7 billion.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-28 00:05:08 | 2025-08-01 11:03:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7592 | US pork loin featured during nationwide promotion in Japan | More than 1,500 outlets nationwide conducted sales promotions for U.S. pork on Gochipo Day with most retailers featuring thick-cut, American pork loin. | <p><span lang="DE">Since officially registering the third Sunday in May as "American Pork Gochipo Day" in Japan, USMEF has utilized its popular Gochipo mascot to grow awareness and differentiate U.S. pork through nationwide promotions on this day since 2017.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In line with the industry’s strategic emphasis on developing demand for underutilized cuts, USMEF promoted the U.S. pork loin on Gochipo Day this year, with a focus on how to properly cook thick cuts at home.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While Tonkatsu, which utilizes pork loin, is a very popular dish in Japanese restaurants, consumers are generally unfamiliar with other ways of cooking thick cuts of pork. Since most traditional pork dishes call for thinly sliced product, USMEF supported the Gochipo Day promotion with cooking recommendations and new recipes utilizing thicker cuts of loin at participating retail outlets and through social media. In western Japan, USMEF went a step further by utilizing a popular radio personality to talk with fans about how to cook a thick cut of U.S. pork.</span></p> <p>"We worked directly with a popular radio broadcaster Makoto Ashizawa, who discussed with his audiences his lack of knowledge about how to cook a thick cut of pork,” says USMEF Japan Director Satoshi Kato. “Ashizawa then produced a cooking video about it for his many fans".</p> <p><span lang="DE">Ashizawa also appeared in-person at an Itami outlet in Osaka on Gochipo Day where he talked with fans about the top-quality taste of the American pork loin when cooked properly. On that day, the store sold 1,000 packages of thick-cut, American pork loin.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-28 00:10:39 | 2025-08-01 04:53:36 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7593 | Global demand for Australian beef rising | Australia’s market share in Japan and Korea is continuing to lift as the United States emerges as the number one export destination for beef in Q1 2024, according to a new global market update from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). MLA’s latest Global Beef Market Update (GBMU) has shown that the outlook for Australian beef in the global market remains strong. | <p>MLA’s Global Supply Analyst, Tim Jackson, said that overseas supply dynamics have a strong impact on the Australian beef industry.</p> <p>"Australia exported over 70% of beef production in 2023. Although a small part of global production, Australia is a major player in export markets", Mr Jackson said.</p> <p>"So far in 2024, the United States has emerged as the largest market for Australian beef".</p> <p>"A long running destock in the US has driven American production down. This has boosted demand for Australian beef in the United States itself, but also in Japan and South Korea, where the US competes with Australia for imported share".</p> <p>The GBMU was developed to provide a clear picture of the global market in an accessible format. The report includes information about beef production and trade from the major beef exporting countries, as well as analysis of the global economy, weather and input prices.</p> <p>Mr Jackson notes that the outlook for Australian exports is strong according to the report.</p> <p>"Alongside the decline in US production, South American slaughter has been very high as drought conditions persist in key cattle producing regions. As conditions normalize, production is likely to decline, further reducing the global supply of beef", Mr Jackson said.</p> <p>"Despite low consumer confidence, unemployment remains low in most advanced countries, and inflation has been falling in most of our export markets. At the same time, a weak Australian dollar has made Australian beef more competitive on the global market".</p> <p>A key consideration for the rest of the year is the economic performance of China.</p> <p>China is the world’s largest beef importer and second largest economy. It has seen a slowdown in key economic indicators, as well as below-trend consumer sentiment since mid-2022.</p> <p>This has impacted import pricing and has markedly slowed import volume growth. According to the report, if export volumes into China begin to materially decline, it would accelerate the diversification of South American exports further and likely put considerable pressure on global cattle supply.</p> <p>Both Australian exports of grassfed beef and grainfed beef grew so far this year, but grassfed exports grew substantially more.</p> <p>Grainfed exports increased by 7% from Q1 2023 to 115,834 tonnes carcase weight equivalent (cwe), while grassfed exports grew by 29% to 263,546 tonnes.</p> <p>In general, grainfed export volumes are considerably less variable compared to total production, while grassfed exports, which are relatively more exposed to variance in the cattle cycle, would be expected to increase more as production increases.</p> <p>"On the whole, the global picture looks strong for Australian beef. With production set to rise, lower supply from our competitors will boost demand for the remainder of the year", Mr Jackson said.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-29 00:05:39 | 2025-08-01 12:49:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7594 | LIDL GB will invest £1.5 billion into the British beef industry | Lidl GB, the UK's fastest-growing bricks-and-mortar supermarket, is setting a new standard in sustainable beef production with its market-leading programme. Partnering with British beef suppliers, Lidl is also committing to invest £1.5 billion into the British beef industry over the next five years, as part of its wider commitment to sourcing 100% British beef. | <p><span lang="DE">Lidl is launching the Sustainable Beef Group to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices. Those in the group will be rewarded for achieving a reduction in carbon intensity, alongside adopting regenerative farming techniques to improve grazing management, biodiversity, and soil and water quality parameters that are unique to each farm. The discounter will also work with these farmers to improve herd performance, with all initiatives naturally helping to improve farm profitability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In a significant step forward for the industry, hundreds of farms across the UK have been carbon footprinted to gather data. In partnership with the independent agricultural and sustainability consultancy, Promar, each farm will now be offered tailored advice to reduce their carbon emissions and support the sustainable growth of their businesses over time. Within their partnership, Lidl and Dunbia have set a target to reduce their scope 3 emissions intensity by 28% per tonne of finished product, by 2030. This supports Lidl’s wider scope 3 science-aligned climate targets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This builds on the success of Lidl’s exclusive Welsh and Grass Fed beef producer groups. In both instances, the discounter pays a premium to producers to join the group. In another step forward for the industry, the Grass Fed range ensures that cattle spend a minimum of 180 days grazing outdoors each year, with a diet consisting of at least 70% grass.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Richard Bourns, Chief Commercial Officer at Lidl GB, said:</span><span lang="DE"> “As one of the largest buyers of British beef, we recognise our responsibility to support farmers adopt sustainable practices. This market-leading programme underpins our long-term commitment to buying 100% British, whilst investing significantly in sustainable practices that exceed industry standards. It ensures our customers can continue to enjoy the best in high-quality, sustainably sourced British beef at the lowest possible prices."</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Gill Higgins, Group Sustainability Director, UK & Ireland at Dunbia, said:</span><span lang="DE"> “We are delighted to support Lidl with their new sustainable beef programme. This initiative will support British beef farmers in adopting more sustainable farming methods, while ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality beef for Lidl and their customers. This is a great example of how strategic partnerships and supply chain investment can support progress in the agri-food industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In February 2024, Lidl launched a vacuum-packed mince solution across its range, implemented in partnership with leading beef supplier Dunbia, reducing plastic usage by 300 tonnes annually.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Other supplier initiatives include a £500 million investment in the British pork industry to address recent challenges and support high-quality British pork production. Lidl also partnered with Pembrokeshire Creamery to become the first supermarket selling milk produced and bottled in Wales.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-29 00:10:02 | 2025-08-01 11:54:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7595 | Marfrig and IDH invest in the Sustainable Calf Production Program | New investments are enabling the expansion of the Sustainable Calf Production Program, aimed at supporting producers in Mato Grosso, the state with the largest cattle herd in Brazil, with more than 34 million animals. | <div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-f:1805837421591655198" data-legacy-message-id="190f9f913413f31e"> <div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":17v" class="ii gt"> <div id=":17w" class="a3s aiL "> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <p><span lang="DE">The program is the result of a strategic partnership between Marfrig (one of the leading companies in beef, pork and poultry and the largest hamburger producer in the world) and IDH, a Dutch foundation that finances sustainable <em>commodity</em> <wbr />production projects. In the first half of 2024, 106 farms from five municipalities in Mato Grosso joined the program. The goal is to reach 365 farms by 2026.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The initiative, which is receiving investments of 1.75 million euros from Marfrig and 252 thousand euros from IDH, has voluntary membership and offers livestock farmers, free of charge, guidance on production and financial management, livestock and pasture management, sanitary adjustments, environmental and land regularization, in addition to an individual animal traceability system.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Marfrig’s goal, by investing in the Sustainable Calf Production Program, is to help promote the supply of sustainably sourced raw materials from the moment the animals are born. The initiative is part of the Verde+ Program, which the company launched four years ago to make its supply chain 100% traceable and deforestation-free. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Calf Program contributes to changing the dynamics of production and marketing in the livestock chain by improving results in the breeding segment in economic, environmental and social aspects", says Paulo Pianez, Sustainability Director at Marfrig and BRF.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Supporting and monitoring suppliers, especially indirect suppliers, is a challenge for the industry. Therefore, investing in initiatives such as the Sustainable Calf Production Program is an alternative to reach producers who are often in very remote and vulnerable areas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With specialized and personalized consulting, results appear quickly. This is the case of cattle rancher Nardelli Rosa Moraes, who reports financial improvements thanks to the guidance he received. "I joined the program in January 2024 and in terms of benefits, it was very good, especially due to the dedication of the staff in serving us. Regarding fertilization, I was guided by the technician who came here to the property, looked at it, saw what my needs were and recommended the correct fertilization. This has saved me a lot of money, around 40% to 50%", says the producer, who works in partnership with his wife, Débora Maria Rigo Rosa de Moraes, on the 135 hectares of the Caolli farm, located in the Tapaiunas community, a settlement in the municipality of Juara, in the northwest region of Mato Grosso. This example inspires and encourages new people to join the program, in addition to increasing the productivity of the herd. "My neighbors say: your pasture looks like a lettuce patch, it's so green", says Moraes, who is already individually identifying the animals to track the herd since birth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Sustainable Calf Production Program includes commitments to expand sustainable practices by promoting environmental adequacy, increasing herd productivity, and also conserving and restoring forests. The goals include conserving more than 53,000 hectares of forests and restoring more than 1,600 hectares of forest.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We have a program with significant impacts that qualifies us to establish new partnerships, driving evolution and expanding results with a view to transforming the livestock chain from its origins", points out Manuela Maluf Santos, interim director of IDH Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Sustainable Calf Production Program has been in place since 2019 and has already benefited more than 600 producers in Mato Grosso. It was recently expanded to the state of Pará, the second largest herd in the country, with more than 26 million animals.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-30 00:05:46 | 2025-08-01 12:01:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7596 | Margherita brands debuts with 100 percent all-natural charcuterie cuts | Indulge in a Delicious Summer Snack with Margherita's New Product Assortment, Including Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami Varieties. | <p>Margherita, an expert in crafting Italian meats using the highest standards and time-honored techniques, is growing its specialty dry sausage selection with the launch of its new All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts line. Made with high-quality ingredients and authentic Italian spices, these dry sausage slices offer the perfect protein bite for curating premium snacking spreads with exceptional flavor.</p> <p>The new product assortment features three varieties including Uncured Italian Dry Salami, Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured Genoa Salami, with a savory duo pack of Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Genoa Salami. Crafted with 100% all-natural ingredients – including pork, beef and authentic spices – the All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts deliver a flawless mix of flavorings for a true Italian taste.</p> <p>Conveniently pre-sliced and expertly seasoned, the dry sausage selections are an ideal staple for enhancing grazing boards and charcuterie platters, or just enjoying on their own as a protein-packed bite. Each 12 oz. pack contains 6-10 grams of protein per serving with no MSG, artificial flavorings or colorings. Pair with your favorite cheeses, fruits or a glass of wine for a top-notch snacking experience.</p> <p>Margherita's All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts join the brand's lineup of traditional and specialty meats. From existing pepperoni and salami products to prosciutto and hot ham, the brand's flavorful offerings are skillfully prepared to capture old-world Italian flavor in every bite.</p> <p>"Catering to charcuterie board lovers and snack enthusiasts alike, our latest dry sausage offerings promise an indulgent, protein-packed bite that is great to enjoy on its own or to enhance any entertaining spread", said Douglas Baldwin, brand manager for Margherita at Smithfield Foods. "As we see a continued craze in the charcuterie category, consumers can feel confident in purchasing Margherita's dry sausage slices because they're made with delicious, 100% all-natural ingredients".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-30 00:10:20 | 2025-08-01 15:55:48 | Details Edit Delete |
