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7651 | SIAVS exceeds expectations and welcomes 30 000 people from more than 60 countries | The biggest event in the animal protein sector in Brazil, the International Animal Protein Exhibition (SIAVS) exceeded all expectations established by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), the organizing entity of the event that ended last week, in the Anhembi District, in São Paulo. Paulo (SP). | <p><span lang="DE">With initial projections of 25,000 visitors, the largest edition of SIAVS ever held reached 30,000 accredited people, from more than 60 countries – especially Latin America, Europe and Asia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the opening ceremony alone, 2,000 people attended in person the opening lecture given by economist Eduardo Giannetti, mediated by journalist Luiz Henrique Mendes. The opening was attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, the Minister of Agrarian Development, Paulo Teixeira, and the Governors of Paraná, Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior, of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello, of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, in addition to the president of the Parliamentary Front for Agriculture, Federal Deputy Pedro Lupion and Senator Tereza Cristina. Also taking part in the ceremony were the secretaries of Agriculture and Supply of São Paulo, Guilherme Piai, of Agrarian Development of Pernambuco, Cícero Moraes, of the Environment of Mato Grosso do Sul, Eduardo Riedel, and the president of Agrodefesa of Goiás, José Roberto Caixeta . Ambassadors, diplomats, parliamentarians and leaders from the public and private sectors also participated in the ceremony.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In total, 317 exhibitors participated in the more than 30 thousand square meters of the event - among them, genetics companies, equipment, inputs, laboratories, technological solutions and other suppliers in the production chain, in addition to more than 100 brands from the animal protein industries, of 90 companies producing, processing and exporting animal protein - which include members of ABPA (poultry and swine farming) and event partners, such as ABIEC (cattle), Peixe BR (farmed fish), among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More than 2,500 delegates participated in person in the presentations of the 80 speakers, during the three days of programming. There were also 2,400 producers linked to the Producer Project, a SIAVS initiative with an agenda specially prepared for the event. For those who were unable to participate in person, SIAVS remotely prepared a special program, which had more than 300 registrants, from dozens of universities and educational institutes across Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At SIAVS Talks - a space dedicated to innovation and technology presentations for the sectors – there were more than 600 participants, following the presentations of 21 startups from across the country. Hundreds of other visitors participated in the immersion in the production chain, with the SIAVS Experience - with 360° videos and the presentation of panels and videos about the production chain.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We were pleasantly surprised by the great participation of the entire global production chain at SIAVS 2024. We set a new level for the meeting, with the participation of entities in the sector not only from Brazil, but from different regions of the planet. SIAVS was, in these three days, the meeting point for the global animal protein chain", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-15 00:10:01 | 2025-08-06 09:02:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
7652 | Australia: New tool takes guesswork out of buying and selling cattle | The Herd XL app has just been launched and allows producers to compare scenarios when buying, selling and trading cattle. It provides five tools to maximise profit from beef cattle through better decision making. Here, Herd XL founders Megan and Andrew Miller share how the app came to be. | <p><span lang="DE">Megan and Andrew Miller are beef producers first and foremost, but the development of their on-farm app was a more natural progression than many may think.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While Herd XL has only just launched to the public, the concept behind the app is something the Millers have been using for years.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We manage an operation owned by someone else, and it’s important to be able to justify any decisions you’ve made to make sure the owner is getting bang for their buck", Andrew said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Using insights from their participation in the inaugural MLA Challenge years earlier - which measured business improvement over a 12-month period - the Millers developed a series of spreadsheets that compared selling scenarios and forecasted results.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The spreadsheets, which the Millers have been using for years, have now been collated into a user-friendly app, taking the guesswork out of selling decisions for producers across the country.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The app’s tools include evaluating trading decisions, comparing selling scenarios, optimising turn-off dates, forecasting future weights and calculating carcase weight.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"When you’re selling cattle, there are so many variables to consider, whether it’s using AuctionsPlus, the local saleyards, or direct-to-feedlot", Andrew said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Each has their own commission, and varying freight costs associated with it. Herd XL compares all those variables and calculates which option provides the best value and the least inefficiencies".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Eventually, the value of the spreadsheet was needed beyond the office doors.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We had the tools, but the next step became wanting them on your phone, and to be able to use them when you’re out in a paddock, or at the saleyards", Megan said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After partnering with an app developer and agribusiness advisor, Herd XL was developed into an app which could be used offline with no mobile reception.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It’s something simple a producer can download on their phone, and it will help them compare a variety of options from wherever they are".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For Megan, who isn’t a fan of spreadsheets, Herd XL was an accessible way to run the numbers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"I don’t have the confidence when it comes to complex spreadsheets. Having something simple and easy to use which access on your phone anywhere, anytime, is a game changer".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MLA co-invested in Herd XL through the MLA Donor Company to accelerate producer-led innovation and demonstrate new venture concepts which create revenue beyond the farm gate.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We really hope people find value in it, and they see the results in their profit margin", Andrew said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It’s an exciting time. We’re beef producers, not app developers, but it’s nice to be able to create something which can hopefully add value to other people’s business and allow them to keep more money in their pocket".</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-15 00:15:27 | 2025-08-06 09:52:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
7653 | Brazil hopes to be officially declared free of FMD without vaccination in 2025 | Brazil's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, hopes that next year Brazil will receive the status of a country free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without vaccination, a seal granted by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WHO). | <p><span lang="DE">According to the minister, this will be possible after an audit by the WHO, which is scheduled for September in Brazil. "This means more opportunities to open markets. We are going to open the Japanese and Korean markets for cattle and pigs", said the minister during the International Animal Protein Exhibition (Siavs).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In May, the Brazilian government declared the country free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination and is awaiting international recognition. In May, the Ministry of Agriculture recognized Alagoas, Ceará, Paraíba, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte as states free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination and vaccination was suspended in all states of the country.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Currently, only the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Acre, Rondonia and parts of Amazonas and Mato Grosso have recognition by the World Organization for Animal Health as foot-and-mouth disease-free zones without vaccination.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In May, WHO voted to recommend that countries free of FMD with vaccination pose no risk to countries free of FMD without vaccination. 181 votes were in favour. Only Japan and Australia voted against, at the 91st WHO Annual General Session in Paris.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-15 00:20:56 | 2025-08-06 16:33:56 | Details Edit Delete | |
7654 | Vion Consumer Monitor: 40 percent of Germans want meat ‘‘Made in Germany‘‘ | The results of the latest Vion Consumer Monitor, a representative survey conducted by Consumer Panel Services GfK in March-April 2024, show that meat from Germany is in demand among almost 40 percent of Germans and that they even consciously avoid imported meat. This is in line with the regionality megatrend, which again received 75 percent approval in 2024. | <p><span lang="DE">Regionality plays an above-average role in all federal states and has ranked first among the four megatrends in meat purchasing – animal welfare, transparency, regionality and sustainability – since 2009. However, there are also differences: at 80 percent, this statement is most popular in southern federal states such as Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. Bavaria is close behind with 79 percent. At 70 percent, households in Thuringia attach the least importance to the regional origin of meat products.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regionality is very important for households that buy meat. But are Germans prepared to spend more money on it? For the past 13 years, over 70 percent of the population have consistently been of the opinion that a good piece of meat can sometimes be more expensive. A remarkable benchmark that even held up in the inflation-dominated years of 2022 and 2023. However, “only” 61 percent agree with the statement “I am prepared to spend more money on meat from my region”. Overall, price continues to play a more important role for almost half of German households (44 percent) than, for example, regional origin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Good quality" is the most important purchasing criterion for all meat-buying households in Germany. And transparency is still the key here: 65 percent of all households prefer meat that has been produced sustainably. And 60 percent of Germans want information on animal husbandry (e.g. more space, access to the outdoors) when buying meat. "Good quality" is followed by "freshness of the products" and in last place on the podium is a good price-performance ratio on the top list of purchasing criteria. Good selection from the region comes in fourth place.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The already declining per capita meat consumption is expected to continue in the coming years. At least more than half of all households estimate this. They cite health (50 percent), sustainability (43 percent), possible tax increases such as an animal welfare levy (40 percent) and the general price increase (28 percent) as reasons for the decline. Nevertheless, 68 percent still want to eat meat regularly in three years’ time. After the image of the animal-based foodstuff had just come out of its slump in the previous year, things have been looking up since then. Overall, the perception of meat as an indispensable part of the diet has risen to 64 percent (special survey Inflation September 2022: 57 percent). This is the highest figure since 2018. In 2024, 55 percent of Germans also agree with the statement that eating meat is healthy (2022: 48 percent) – 7 percentage points more than two years earlier.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, for the second time in a row, only 10 percent (2023: 9 percent) of Germans agree with the statement that the expected quality standards (e.g. hygiene and animal welfare) are higher in large slaughterhouses than in small ones. Yet it is precisely these establishments that are constantly driving up industry standards through strict controls and their own efforts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The public’s trust in meat as a natural food and its right to exist as part of a balanced diet is returning", says Wilhelm Habres, Director National Sales Vion Germany, who has been in charge of the Vion Consumer Monitor since the beginning. "We must now build on this as an entire industry with the binding support of politicians and actively work to break down prejudices in society. We practise regionality, animal welfare and food safety at each of our locations. Our doors are open so that everyone can see for themselves how we implement and guarantee our high standards".</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-15 00:25:27 | 2025-08-06 18:45:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
7655 | Lamb co-products compendium highlights opportunities from sheepmeat processing | Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced at LambEx a new Lamb co-products compendium, showcasing the opportunities available for co-products for sheep and lamb. | <p>In 2022, the estimated export value of sheep co-products was valued at $113 million. According to MLA’s Group Manager for Science & Innovation, Michael Lee, co-products offer a range of product opportunities for processors and consumers.<br /><br />"Sheep and lamb co-products comprise a significant proportion of the returns from animal processing, and proper utilisation of co-products will generate greater value for each carcase through the supply chain", Mr Lee said.<br /><br />"In 2009, MLA released a large manual called the Co-Products Compendium, which included yields and descriptions of offal, bone, blood by-products and skins derived mostly from beef cattle, but also lamb and sheep.<br /><br />"The Science & Innovation team have updated this and specifically designed it around lamb and sheepmeat only. The compendium is filled with the latest yields and images and examples of what we now refer to as the fifth quarter and we have seen recent innovation successes in nutraceuticals, pet food treats and collagen drinks using co-products from sheep and lambs".<br /><br />In many cases, co-products offer more opportunities for innovation and profit than commodity red meat and can provide a valuable competitive advantage for processing plants. The weight of the co-products can account for over 50% of the sheep carcase.<br /><br />The compendium notes that, in general, the highest value can be obtained by packing co-products for edible use. Pet food has the second highest value and rendering is the least value. The compendium examines these uses of co-products, as well as rendered products like bone meal and tallow and skins and pelts.<br /><br />Within the co-product breakdown are various forms of information including market volumes and uses, typical costs for processors and regulations and market access.<br /><br />"The lamb co-products compendium highlights the potential for significant improvements to the current value of lamb co-products. We can now share that knowledge for industry to enter the co-products value adding sector", Mr Lee said.<br /><br />"In all cases, customers are seeking a relationship with the processor to provide a consistent supply in terms of volume, quality and price. Opportunities exist for the co-product supplier to work with manufacturers seeking co-products to establish ongoing supply chains beneficial to both parties".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-16 00:05:15 | 2025-08-06 08:33:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
7656 | Uruguay: Beef exports to China at lowest since 2016 | Lower beef production due to the decline in slaughter and the relatively low prices offered by Chinese importers continue to put downward pressure on the volumes shipped to that country. | <p><span lang="DE">In July, according to data from Customs export applications, Uruguay exported 26,324 tons of fresh beef, 2,500 tons less than in June and the lowest monthly amount so far this year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Of that volume, only 10,054 tons were shipped to China, 38% of the total, far from the more than 70% when in 2021/22 the Asian country dominated the demand for this protein. Exports to China in July were the lowest for that month since 2016, eight years ago.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Frozen boneless beef exports to China totalled 6,603 tonnes, almost the same amount as was exported to the United States (6,596 tonnes). The average export value to the United States (US$/t 5,534) is almost US$/t 900 higher than the average export value to China. In addition, 3,318 tonnes of bone-in beef were shipped to China at an average value of US$/t 2,957.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the first seven months of the year, exports of frozen boneless meat to China fell by 28%, while those to the United States increased by 105%. Among the main destinations, there is also significant growth in exports to Russia, Israel, Japan and Italy.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-16 00:10:17 | 2025-08-06 17:09:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
7657 | ABPA celebrates the official resumption of chicken meat exports to China | The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) celebrated the official resumption of chicken meat exports from Brazil by China, announced this week by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. | <p><span lang="DE">According to the Ministry, only shipments from the state of Rio Grande do Sul continue to be suspended.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The return occurs 26 days after the application of self-suspension resulting from the identification of an isolated case of Newcastle Disease on a farm located in Anta Gorda (RS).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">ABPA highlights the speed and transparency with which the situation was identified, processed and finalized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, highlighting the leadership of Minister Carlos Fávaro in the face of the sectoral challenge, with the support of the Secretaries of Agricultural Defense, Carlos Goulart, of Commerce and International Relations, Roberto Perosa, and his teams. It is also worth highlighting the great engagement of the Brazilian embassy and especially the agricultural attaché in providing clarification to the Chinese authorities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the same time, ABPA will continue to support the Brazilian Government in advancing negotiations to end the temporary suspensions applied to exports from certain markets to the state of Rio Grande do Sul.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to ABPA surveys, China is the main destination for chicken meat exports from Brazil. Between January and July this year, the country imported 337.2 thousand tons of animal protein, generating revenue of US$745.6 million. In the month of July alone, shipments reached 61 thousand tons, with revenue of US$ 144.6 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">According to ABPA, despite the suspension, the impacts on the flow of exports were low, as there was a temporary redirection of cargo to other markets demanding the same products that are sent to China.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-16 00:15:23 | 2025-08-06 18:48:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
7658 | Rabobank: New consumption trends in China offer opportunities for animal protein | China’s animal protein market has been changing quickly over recent decades. The current and emerging consumption trends offer animal protein companies new areas of opportunity and risk. Both cyclical factors, such as overcapacity and economic slowdown, and structural factors, including changes in demographics and consumer values/perceptions, have been driving this rapid market change. | <p><span lang="DE">For over a year now, the animal protein market has been oversupplied, resulting in sluggish prices and a supply chain that is struggling to manage supply. While we expect decreasing production to balance supply and demand and support prices in the coming year, we believe it’s more important to look beyond the current cycle and redesign business strategies to address longer-term changes in the consumer market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The era of supplying homogenous products to meet basic needs is over. China’s animal protein consumer market has entered a new stage where demand is becoming more sophisticated and a product’s value proposition must go beyond the product itself to include service and even a valued experience for customers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Of all the changes in the consumer market, four stand out: consumers seeking value for money, more emphasis on the "experience economy", rising spending on nutrition and health, and the continuous evolution of distribution channels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Animal protein companies that respond effectively and efficiently to these trends will be well placed to capitalize on the opportunities presented.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-16 00:20:46 | 2025-08-06 07:11:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
7659 | Strong consumer confidence, an export uplift and a supply squeeze help protect Welsh beef prices | An export boost, a supply squeeze and robust consumer demand have helped positively offset increases in beef imports, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) analysts report. | <p><span lang="DE">"We are seeing a complex blend of factors influencing the beef marketplace in the first five months of this year", said Elizabeth Swancott, HCC’s Senior Market Intelligence and Research and Development Officer. “Supply across Europe remains tight; beef imports have increased and UK production is up, meaning more product is available for export.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In fact, GB beef exports lifted by almost 11 per cent, from 41,900 tonnes in 2023 to 46,300 tonnes in 2024, with May exports up by twenty per cent on year-earlier figures" said Elizabeth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She said solid consumer positivity coupled with limitations on supply were likely to continue to help prices. “Ireland is our largest beef trading partner. Some 30 per cent of total exports went to Ireland but, of the 99,900 tonnes of beef imported, 77 per cent came from Ireland, representing an 18 per cent Irish product increase year-on-year for the first five months of 2024.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Elizabeth reported that GB steer deadweight price strengthened week on week throughout July but Irish beef prices saw a decline, and, as a result, the widening gap between GB and Irish steer deadweight prices made Irish beef more price competitive within the UK.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She said consumer data was showing strong beef demand and experts Kantar reported the volume of beef sold at retail was up three per cent on the year (12 weeks until July 7<sup>th</sup>).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This data underlines how HCC’s marketing efforts continue to bear fruit both at home and overseas. For instance, the 'Uniquely Welsh, Naturally Local' domestic campaign saw awareness of Welsh Beef rise by 15 per cent to 80 per cent and propensity to purchase statistics increase by 21 per cent".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While Irish imports into GB are currently bolstered by increased demand from retail, this inward flow may not persist much longer because of impending tightening of supply. "Current Irish cattle population data suggests lower numbers of cattle of slaughter age towards the end of 2024 and into 2025", said. Elizabeth.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This tightening of supply could have an influence on price and availability for export. In the longer term, Bord Bia forecast that Irish cattle slaughter could fall by 30-40,000 head (-2%) in 2024 for the year as a whole and may begin to influence the market towards the end of 2024 and into 2025.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The Irish supply position, combined with the tighter EU and UK supply outlooks, and propitious consumer demand, would all suggest favourable undertones for cattle prices in the long term", she said.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-16 00:25:08 | 2025-08-06 09:58:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
7660 | US to expand avian influenza testing of beef in slaughterhouses | The US Department of Agriculture announced it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that US beef and dairy products remain safe to consume, Reuters reported. | <p><span lang="DE">USDA officials, in a call with reporters along with staff from other US health agencies, said the tests will begin in mid-September and urged livestock workers to remain vigilant.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nearly 200 herds in 13 US states have contracted bird flu since March after the virus jumped from wild birds to cows, according to USDA data. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The USDA in May tested 109 beef samples from dairy cows sent to slaughter and found bird flu virus particles in one cow’s tissue sample. Older dairy cattle are often slaughtered for ground beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The expanded testing will continue for the rest of the year, and will focus on beef from dairy cows", said Emilio Esteban, USDA’s under secretary for food safety. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Eric Deeble, deputy under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs, said the USDA is confident with the current level of bird-flu testing conducted by the nation’s dairy farmers. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"I do feel that the response is adequate", he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The Food and Drug Administration is talking with states about the plausibility of additional nationwide raw milk testing", said Steve Grube, chief medical officer of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Colorado implemented mandatory weekly milk testing for dairy farmers on July 22 and has since detected 10 additional positive herds in the state. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Farm workers remain at risk of bird-flu infections so long as the virus circulates among livestock", said Nirav Shah, principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Thirteen poultry and dairy workers have contracted bird flu since April, according to the CDC. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The CDC is working on expanding its surveillance wastewater testing to H5 viruses in advance of the fall and winter flu season", Shah said.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-16 00:30:23 | 2025-08-06 01:11:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
7661 | Paraguay: 97 percent of the investment in the meat chain is in production | The primary sector is the one that supports the meat chain and by far, the one with the greatest socioeconomic impact, according to the numbers reflected in the study “Impact of Meat on the Paraguayan Economy”, which was prepared based on data collected and exhaustively analyzed from public and private sources. | <p><span lang="DE">This detailed study shows that approximately 96.7% of the total investment in the entire meat chain is in production. It also mentions an even more striking fact, which indicates that the primary sector generates 93.7% of jobs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total investment in the meat chain is US$ 42,513 million, of which US$ 41,130 million (96.7%) corresponds to production, US$ 918 million (2.2%) to industries and approximately US$ 465 million (1.1%) to the trade and services sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In terms of its involvement in job creation, the chain directly employs some 329,450 people, of which 308,587 (93.7%) are in production, some 12,788 people (3.8%) in the trade and services sector, and some 8,075 people (2.5%) in industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This study was prepared jointly by the Rural Association of Paraguay (ARP), the Consortium of Cattle Ranchers for Agricultural Experimentation (CEA) and the Paraguayan Association of Meat Producers and Exporters (APPEC).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As the material reveals, livestock farming has become an unattractive activity due to its low profitability and also low predictability. Today, livestock farming has negative financial flows. The complicated situation is reflected in a decrease in livestock numbers, the real loss of the producer in economic terms and debt in the financial system. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Paraguay exports 70% of its meat and is outside of 3 of the 4 main markets that account for 59% of all the world's imports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The current situation of beef prices paid to producers is very complicated, well below the cash equilibrium price, and if this trend continues until 2028 there will be a decrease in the generation of jobs in the primary sector, the study states.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It should be noted that the price specified in the study is the value of beef as raw material paid to the producer by the industry and it does not follow the upward trend in international prices and prices to the final consumer, which are established by the industry and not by production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As alternative solutions, the unions consider it essential to build broad consensus to strengthen the entire chain, seek greater demand, promote the image of Paraguayan meat and enable the export of live cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The industry would aim to promote the technical, economic and commercial production, industrialization and marketing of beef, its offal and by-products, through the introduction of improvements throughout the Paraguayan meat chain, the development of the domestic market and the growth of exports.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-17 00:05:07 | 2025-08-06 12:18:24 | Details Edit Delete | |
7662 | New Zealand sheep production set to fall | The New Zealand sheep flock has been falling consistently for decades, with numbers falling from 39.3 million in 2003 to a record low of 24.4 million in 2023. Over the same period, sheepmeat export volumes have been remarkably stable, due to a combination of falling domestic consumption and steadily increasing carcase weights. | <p><span lang="DE">This trend continued in 2023–24. Combined sheep and lamb slaughter lifted 6% to 22.2 million head, and a stock turn-off rate of 91%, well above the 10-year average of 84%. This high stock turn-off rate suggests the flock is currently destocking and that future slaughter will be lower.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Slightly lighter carcase weights resulted in a production lift by 5% to 449,606 tonnes carcase weight equivalent (mt cwe), a slightly smaller lift than the increase in slaughter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Over 2023–24 increases were seen in sheepmeat exports, with NZ exporting 414,893 mt cwe, 4% more than the previous year. Although there was an increase in exports, the numbers were slightly weaker than expected. This was due largely to lower exports to China, which is the biggest sheepmeat market for New Zealand. Exports to China fell by 14% over 2023–24, meaning the increased production largely went to the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand itself; domestic consumption rose by 12% to 34,713 mt cwe.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Much of the increase in slaughter came from the North Island, which saw dry and hot conditions over summer. Over the past few months, conditions have normalised on the North Island and slaughter has begun to come down; in June 2024 slaughter fell by 16% from last year to 1.1 million head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As over 90% of New Zealand’s lamb and mutton production is exported, decreases in production have a direct impact on export volumes. The historically small flock and improved seasonal conditions make a rebuild likely, which would reduce competition for Australian lamb and mutton in the global market.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-17 00:17:38 | 2025-08-06 16:11:59 | Details Edit Delete | |
7663 | Marfrig posts unexpected Q2 net profit | Brazilian beef producer Marfrig reported an unexpected net profit in the second quarter, citing strong operational improvements as sales revenues jumped, according to Reuters. | <p><span lang="DE">Marfrig is one of the world’s largest beef producers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The company reported a 75.4 million real ($13.78 million) net profit in the April-June period, far better than the loss of 119.7 million reais expected in an LSEG poll of analysts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Marfrig’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose 65% from a year earlier to 3.37 billion reais, well above analysts’ estimates of 1.88 billion reais.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Net revenue in the second quarter was up 16.5% year-on-year to 34.7 billion reais. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The beef company said this reflected growth in sales in most of its segments, with BRF - a Brazilian poultry producer in which Marfrig became the controlling shareholder last year - showing "excellent results".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">BRF reported a net profit of 1.1 billion reais in the second quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We concluded another quarter with strong operational progress and in a comfortable financial situation", Marfrig Chairman Marcos Molina dos Santos said in a statement.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-18 00:05:20 | 2025-08-06 12:55:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
7664 | Seara's Innovation Hub will unveil over 140 new products in 2024 | The brand analyzes consumer behavior to find new solutions in the segment and typically introduces around 150 innovations annually. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">More than 140 new items will reach Seara consumers worldwide by December, with 60 of these launches happening in Brazil alone by the end of the year. These innovations highlight the company's commitment to developing novel products and categories. All of these new offerings share a common starting point: Seara’s Innovation Hub, which aims to anticipate trends using consumer behavior data.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Established five years ago, the Hub conducts research and studies to drive innovations with the goal of enhancing quality and convenience for consumers. Since its inception, it has led to 700 global launches, averaging about 150 product innovations per year. “Each product launched by Seara is handled by our R&D team, including scientists, researchers, engineers, and other market specialists, before it reaches consumers' homes,” says Luciara Rech Peil, Executive Director of Innovation and R&D at Seara.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Before hitting the shelves, these products are tested in mini-factories across Brazil and at the Seara Academy, which focuses on sensory analysis with consumers and clients. The mini-factories function as scaled-down industrial plants where the production process is carried out on real equipment but within a space dedicated solely to testing.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to sensory analysis, the Seara Academy conducts shelf life studies to determine how long a product maintains its desirable characteristics. Specialists also work to determine the best preparation methods for the products. The academy also employs "sensory masters," professionals who evaluate attributes like taste, texture, aroma, and appearance to ensure that everything reaches consumers with the highest quality standards.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Seara’s six pilot plants and exclusive packaging lab are equipped with advanced technology. This infrastructure has enabled various projects to explore new consumer needs, foster a culture of innovation, and develop unique solutions", Luciara adds.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">One of the Hub’s latest innovations, the Seara Panelinhas line, began arriving on shelves this month. This line includes seven products with homemade recipes, packaged in collectible pots that can go straight into the microwave. The innovation journey for this project combined monitoring shifts in consumer behavior, creativity, market trends, and Seara's most important attribute: taste. The product was developed with ingredients most consumers have at home, featuring spices and herbs to ensure a homemade flavor and a “comfort food” experience.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Much of Seara’s innovation focuses on developing value-added products, anticipating consumer needs identified by the Innovation Hub. Last year, the brand revolutionized the breaded food market in the country with a portfolio of 10 products designed to expand consumption occasions for Brazilians. In 2021, Seara introduced a new category with Levíssimo, a product combining two of Brazilians' favorite flavors: ham and the lightness of turkey breast.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-18 00:20:58 | 2025-08-06 14:23:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
7665 | Poultry and pork agribusinesses confirm US$192.8 million in business during SIAVS | Brazil's poultry and swine exporters project shipments of US$ 2.03 billion in business for the next 12 months after meetings held during the International Animal Protein Show (SIAVS), the biggest event in the sectors in Brazil, held in São Paulo (SP). | <p><span lang="DE">The action that took place during SIAVS, organized by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) - which is also the organizer of SIAVS - in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), generated 9.2 thousand business meetings – 2 thousand of them, with new customers. There are importers from more than 50 countries who sought out the agribusiness space during the event in São Paulo (SP).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In just the three days of the event, US$192.8 million in business was carried out in exports of poultry, pigs, eggs and poultry genetics, in an organized action carried out through the sectoral projects Brazilian Chicken, Brazilian Pork, Brazilian Egg, Brazilian Breeders and Brazilian Duck. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Around 60 agro-industries in the sector were present during the three days of SIAVS, with their own stands or through the agro-industries pavilion. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The numbers reinforce SIAVS’ position as a meeting point for the global animal protein industry. These are data that show the positive impact of the action carried out in São Paulo for poultry and swine farming in Brazil, which also included producers of beef, fish, dairy products, inputs, equipment and several other production chains", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-19 00:05:22 | 2025-08-06 09:55:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
7666 | JBS reports profit as chicken and pigs make up for beef slump | Brazil’s JBS SA, the world’s largest meatpacker, said that divisions that process chicken and pigs lifted its results, including poultry unit Pilgrim’s Pride, JBS USA Pork in the US, and Seara in Brazil, reported Reuters. | <p><span lang="DE">Performance there compensated for the slump in the Beef USA division, which accounts for about a third of JBS’ revenue, the company’s second-quarter results showed.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS reported a net profit of 1.72 billion reais ($315.2 million) for the quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While the company missed forecasts by LSEG analysts, who had predicted a net profit of 2.02 billion reais, it returned to a profit after a net loss the same quarter a year earlier.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), a measure of operating income, were 9.88 billion reais for the quarter from April to June.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Gilberto Tomazoni, global chief executive officer of JBS, said in an interview that the results were boosted by favorable supply and demand dynamics, as well as lower prices of grains for animal feed and operational improvements.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tomazoni added that the company’s processed food, poultry and pork unit in Brazil, Seara, had overcome past operational challenges, and while improvements had been incorporated, more adjustments would be made. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It still has potential", he said. "Now, with the incorporation of commercial issues, pricing, mix management, distribution management, we can do even better".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tomazoni said the dual share listing plan was still an important strategy for the company to unlock value in the US, one of its biggest markets. It is pending authorisation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"When we have SEC approval for the registration, we’ll call the shareholder meeting and put it to a vote", he said, adding that executives were still in talks with SEC officials.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While exports to China were down, he said those to other destinations, such as the United States, Chile and the Middle East, were holding up.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Brazil’s animal processing volumes grew significantly, and domestic consumption was greater than exports", Tomazoni said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS increased free cash generation to 5.5 billion reais in the second quarter, which gave room to deleverage debt.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Guilherme Cavalcanti, chief financial officer, said reduced debt meant the company could maintain its growth plans.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total revenue, for the first time, exceeded 100 billion reais in a quarter. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-19 00:24:11 | 2025-08-06 10:24:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
7667 | Make it Scotch research shows Brits‘ devotion to BBQ | Make it Scotch, the consumer-focused arm of Quality Meat Scotland that champions the Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork brands, has just released new research revealing Brits' grilling habits for 2024. | <p>According to the Met Office, this summer is on track to be the wettest summer in a century. However, this hasn’t dampened the spirits of the nation, who remain steadfast grill enthusiasts, with 26% continuing to BBQ outdoors despite the weather and 40% quickly pivoting to using their oven to grill indoors. This resilience highlights the nation's dedication to their beloved summer culinary tradition, proving that not even record-breaking rainfall can wash away their passion for grilling.</p> <p>When it comes to what people are putting on summer barbecues, meat was the clear favourite. The findings reveal that the humble sausage is the must-have BBQ dish this year, with a whopping two-thirds (67%) of respondents choosing it. Closely following, the classic burger garners 65% of the votes and 40% of those surveyed plumping for steaks, marinated steaks and chops, demonstrating that BBQ enthusiasts continue to enjoy simple staples.</p> <p>To help amateur grill masters up their game even further, Make it Scotch has partnered with Scotch Butchers Club member, John Davidson of John Davidsons Butchers, Inverurie who proudly barbecues most nights of the week. Here, John shares his top tips for a memorable and mouth-watering barbecue for what’s left of the summer!</p> <p><strong>John Davidson said:</strong> "When cooking at home, there are countless ways to enjoy barbecuing, whether you're grilling a variety of meats or adding a selection of vegetables for a balanced, flavourful meal".</p> <p>"Both as a butcher and someone who barbeques most days, when it comes to choosing the perfect meats, I always direct people to top-quality options like Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork. These meats are not just my go-to choices for their exceptional taste and tenderness, but also for the peace of mind that comes with knowing I’m serving food produced to the highest standards of quality and welfare.</p> <p>"Heading to your local butcher means you can have a chat about what you need and maybe come away with some new cuts you’ve not tried before, confident that you’re bringing home meat that’s been freshly prepared and is ready to cook. It's a simple choice that makes a big difference, ensuring that every barbecue at home is a delicious, wholesome experience to enjoy with family or friends".</p> <p><strong>John's Barbecue Top Tips:</strong></p> <ul> <li>When planning your barbecue, the choice of meat can make all the difference. If you're short on time but want maximum flavour, try grilling some lesser-known Scotch Beef cuts like Hanger (Onglet) Steak, Bavette, or Flank Steak. These cuts are reasonably priced, full flavoured steaks with character. For a more classic option, you can’t go wrong with Sirloin, Ribeye or Rump steaks, which offer simplicity and satisfaction every time.</li> <li>Specially Selected Pork Chops are a favourite of mine—just be sure not to overcook them. And if you're looking for something truly special, a thick-cut Scotch Lamb Chop is hard to beat, especially at this time of year as we head towards the peak Lamb season.</li> <li>If you’re in the mood for something that requires a bit more patience, consider going low and slow. A Specially Selected Pork Shoulder is perfect for homemade pulled pork, which is an experience in itself. Similarly, a Scotch Lamb Shoulder, cooked until it's tender and falling off the bone, is exquisite.</li> <li>Scotch Beef Chuck Roast is another fantastic and easy option, but the real secret to success is talking to your local butcher. They can offer invaluable advice on availability and the best cuts for your barbecue.</li> <li>And remember when selecting red meat, always look out for the Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb or Specially Selected Pork logos. These blue logos on pack or in your local butcher guarantee that the livestock has spent its whole life on Scottish farms known for their high standards of animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. They are your assurance for the best quality and flavour.</li> </ul> <p>By following these tips, you can elevate your BBQ game and delight your guests with delicious, expertly cooked meat this summer.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-20 00:05:59 | 2025-08-06 15:33:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
7668 | Family farms are an essential component in the patchwork of rural life | We’ve heard this many times over the years and the data is there to prove it – farming and our farming families in Wales are crucial to our social, economic and environmental fabric. Without them food production and food security would suffer; our landscapes would deteriorate; biodiversity would be in severe decline and our language, culture and heritage would be under threat. It’s quite a responsibility for the sector to carry yet they face the challenges head on every day. | <p><span lang="DE">As an industry, and HCC is very much at the forefront of this, we have a responsibility to not just educate and inform various stakeholders about the role of our farming families, but also to support them in their endeavors to feed us with sustainably produced, nutritious food whilst looking after our landscapes and biodiversity. Family farms have the ability to bring communities together too and play a major role in our rural economies. A fine example of that was the recent Garth Country Fair HCC attended.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ben Williams and the family at Garth Uchaf, who farm on Cardiff's highest point in Pentyrch, did an excellent job in showcasing the industry to many different people, most of which don’t have a direct link to agriculture but are consumers of our premium products PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef. The one-day event brought many different people together, highlighting the essential role family farms such as Garth farm play in keeping our rural communities alive and thriving. Not only that, but it was clear how agriculture is also a major driver of economic and community viability. All the different stalls that joined the event had in some way a connection to agriculture, be that through food production, art based on rural living or wider countryside activity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We know that agriculture is contributing to job creation, rural development, and supporting local communities. Wales’s pioneering Well-Being of Future Generations Act defines sustainability in a broad sense, to include social, economic and linguistic factors which underpin vibrant communities. A productive, sustainable lamb and beef sector makes a contribution in all these areas, which was clearly highlighted at the Garth Country Fair.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Of course, that extends past the Garth Uchaf farm gate and we know that the red meat supply chain is made of up of numerous links in addition to on-farm production, encompassing the upstream provision of farming inputs and downstream processing and retail outlets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Indeed, 2023 figures from the aggregate agricultural output and income report 2023 highlight that the value of output from cattle remained high at £572 million (an increase of 16% from 2022). The value of output from sheep showed a further increase of £57 million (or 21%) to just under £325 million. Gross output from cattle and sheep is estimated to be 40% of the value of agricultural output in Wales.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition, the broader impact of agriculture on the rural economy links to estimates of local spend and multiplier effects. Research further suggests that family farms in Wales procure over 80% of goods and services from within a 25-mile radius of the holding, and so make a wider contribution to local economies and communities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Not many of us will be thinking about the ins and outs of the rural economy and how much of it is linked to family farms like Garth Uchaf, or our local shows, but it is important we don’t forget why our family farms are an essential component in the patchwork of rural life.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-20 00:10:12 | 2025-08-06 14:17:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
7669 | MLA and GRDC join forces in $2.1m initiative to support mixed farming businesses | A new $2.1 million, four-year pilot project designed to put more dollars in the pockets of mixed farming businesses has been launched by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC). | <p><span lang="DE">The joint project is targeting businesses producing both livestock and grain across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.<br /><br />The goal of the project is to showcase to primary producers how new or alternative management practices, along with key learnings from scientific research and development, could benefit commercial mixed farming operations.<br /><br />As a first step, the project coordinators are calling for preliminary applications for producer demonstration sites (PDS) across Australia. Applications open on Thursday, 15 August and close on Wednesday, 25 September.<br /><br />MLA’s Project Manager for Producer Demonstration Sites, Alana McEwan said that partnering with GRDC was a critical and collaborative step in delivering better outcomes for mixed farmers.<br /><br />"The close linkages between MLA’s PDS program and GRDC’s National Grower Network in delivering impactful, on-farm, locally relevant projects created an opportunity to develop a partnership demonstration site program targeted towards mixed farming systems", Ms McEwan said.<br /><br />"This partnership program will support groups of producers to demonstrate, adapt and validate the benefits of integrating new management practices, research and development outputs, and associated skills within the context of their commercial production systems".<br /><br />GRDC’s Senior Regional Manager South, Stephen Loss, said the project was an important opportunity for industry collaboration that would help support on-farm practice change and peer-to-peer learning and deliver production and profitability gains.<br /><br />"We know it can be challenging for producers to translate R&D into actionable practice change in the context of their local environment and farming system", Dr Loss said.<br /><br />"This partnership between GRDC and MLA will see the development of six PDS projects that will provide producers with a hands-on and guided experience to implement research on-farm which highlights profitability and productivity benefits to drive practice change".<br /><br />The MLA/GRDC Partnership PDS Program aims to have producer groups aligned with these six projects and in action by early 2025. These groups will be able to access the PDS sites to demonstrate, adapt and validate the benefits of integrating new management practices, along with research and development outcomes within commercial farming systems.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-20 00:15:54 | 2025-08-06 07:44:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
7670 | Argentine: In june, beef exports marked an upturn | In June, the meat industry exported 47,360 tons of beef, a figure that represented a monthly recovery of 2.4%, after three consecutive declines. The data was presented by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Meat and Derivatives of the Argentine Republic (CICCRA). | <p><span lang="DE">The entity indicated that in the second quarter of the year, shipments accumulated 142,500 tons, 13% below the total exported in the first quarter of the year. From the indicated survey, it was seen that exports to China exhibited a rebound of 14.9% compared to May.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Increased quantities were also seen in Mexico, Israel and Spain, although in absolute terms they were marginal in relation to the increase in sales to China. Meanwhile, the quantities exported to Chile, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Brazil fell.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The quarterly contraction was entirely due to the reduction in purchases by China. Between April and June, the Asian giant imported 95,400 tons, a reduction of 21.7% compared to the first quarter of 2024.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-20 00:20:53 | 2025-08-06 18:57:19 | Details Edit Delete |