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7820 | Abiec launches Working Group for Sustainability in the Meat Industry between Brazil and China | The Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (ABIEC) announced at the 2024 World Agri-Food Innovation Forum (WAFI), the creation of the Working Group on Sustainability in the Brazil-China Meat Industry. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The initiative, in partnership with the China Meat Association, the Mato Grosso Meat Institute (IMAC) and the World Resources Institute (WRI), aims to foster sustainable practices in beef trade between the two countries. Sustainability is one of the pillars of the Brazilian Beef project, an initiative that is the result of the partnership between Abiec and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The group was formalized during the event "China-Brazil Agricultural Trade Cooperation and Green Development", which celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Abiec’s Sustainability Director, Fernando Sampaio, highlighted that this alliance is an important milestone in strengthening the dialogue between exporters and importers on sustainability criteria and ensuring that Brazilian beef continues to be produced efficiently and with less environmental impact.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Strategic partnership</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China and Brazil, the two largest players in global agribusiness, have a solid foundation for cooperation. China is the largest consumer market for agricultural products, while Brazil is its main supplier. This relationship is strengthened as Chinese demand for beef grows, which drives efficiency in Brazilian production, while the country seeks to reduce environmental impacts.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Brazil has some of the strictest environmental legislation in the world, and the beef exporting industry has already implemented monitoring protocols that ensure compliance with these standards", said Sampaio. "Our challenge now is to ensure international recognition of these efforts and expand cooperation on sustainability with China", Sampaio added.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainability in focus</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The newly launched Working Group will have as its central mission to facilitate exchanges between Brazil and China on best sustainability practices in the beef chain. The initiative aims to ensure that production complies with strict environmental criteria, promoting transparency and cooperation between the countries.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Abiec is part of a Brazilian mission to China, supported by ApexBrasil and led by the special advisor to the Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Augustin. The delegation includes visits to agricultural research institutions and meetings to raise funds for sustainable investments in Brazil.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With this initiative, Brazil and China reaffirm their commitment to the development of green, efficient agriculture that is prepared for the global challenges of food security and sustainability", he concludes.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-16 00:05:39 | 2025-07-30 00:32:17 | Details Edit Delete | |
7759 | EuroTier 2024: Trends in livestock technology | EuroTier is the world's leading platform for innovations in all areas of animal farming. This is qualitatively reflected in the innovations submitted, which were comprehensively evaluated by the DLG Innovation Commission, composed of international experts. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The innovations registered for EuroTier 2024 reflect the entire spectrum of the agricultural sector. The innovative power is clearly recognisable.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>AI in livestock farming</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Artificial intelligence is a decisive factor when it comes to future developments in the field of agricultural livestock farming. However, it is very important to distinguish clearly between products that only state that they contain AI and those that actually contain it in a form that can be used by farmers. In the field of AI image analysis, cameras in the animal housing alone can be used for animal identification, tracking the movements of animals through the barn, or detecting lameness, oestrus or birth. However, the decisive factor here is how well the corresponding models are trained and whether they are suitable for farmers' own operations. Just as we can tell the difference between HF cows and Fleckvieh cows, the AI models can also distinguish between them. Overall, however, the new approaches to image analysis, either alone in the barn or in data communication with sensors in the barn, offer new approaches to animal analysis. Image analysis offers new possibilities, particularly for farm animals, where it is economically difficult to attach sensors directly to the animal on a large scale.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cross-linking of various data sources necessary</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other possibilities for AI in agriculture include the use of Large Language Models for accessing data from herd management programs in normal speech and to have it processed accordingly and then output via speech. Intensive use of AI naturally requires cross-linking of various data sources. In many areas of livestock farming, it is still the case that there is no BUS system in animal farming that enables the shared exchange of data. This hinders many different developments.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Animal welfare: Innovations in the context of conflicting political framework conditions</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Two central goals in animal farming remain the improvement of animal health and animal welfare. Animal welfare is recognised as a very important area by manufacturers and farmers. However, a certain reluctance can be observed when it comes to developing new systems, as it is impossible to predict what political and social demands will be made in the future. For a long time, the focus of livestock farmers has also been on improving animal health through animal observation and the early detection of diseases. Reducing the use of antibiotics is also an important point in this context.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Robotics on the rise internationally</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The use of robots is increasing in all areas of livestock farming in Europe and is being further intensified by AI. One of the main aspects here is the use of robots to reduce the workload of humans, thereby addressing the problem of physical and mental fatigue in humans, which can also lead to mistakes in animal farming. At the same time, this can help to compensate for a lack of personnel. An increase in work efficiency and quality can also be observed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> Improvement of emission situation from animal housing systems </strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">One goal that is traditionally pursued intensively in feeding is to minimise the emission of environmentally relevant substances such as nitrogen and phosphorus. In addition to classic approaches such as optimising the amino acid composition of the ration, using suitable enzyme supplements or employing efficient probiotics, ration components with particularly high availability or digestibility, for example, could make an important contribution in the future. At the latest since the last decade, the minimisation of the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane must also be considered when thinking about "environmentally relevant excrement" in cattle feeding. The field of activity that has emerged here in recent years continues to develop steadily. In the field of methane-reducing additives, further products appear to be reaching market maturity. In pig farming, on the other hand, more attention is being paid to the exercise areas. To keep them clean, concepts are needed in which robots collect faeces, manure and slurry promptly and cleanly. In combination with the right walking surfaces, which guarantee rapid urine drainage, essential goals are achieved: Not only are emissions reduced, but hoof health is also maintained due to the dry walking surfaces, and working conditions are more pleasant due to the clean walking surfaces.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Improvement of barn climate</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Climate change and the associated rise in temperatures are also noticeable in the barns. The goal here is to reduce the burden on humans and animals. Thanks to modern technology, both the animals and the livestock farmers are less stressed today. Thanks to increasing digitalisation, potential problems, such as a defective spray cooling system, are also being detected more effectively. Another point is the reduction of the ammonia content in the air of pigsties. Monitoring the climate in the stalls with digital ammonia sensors improves the air quality in the stalls and appropriate measures are initiated when the limit values for ammonia are exceeded.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> Technological trends in pig farming</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Numerous developments and improvements in existing husbandry and feeding technology, as well as new and innovative developments, and many small, well-designed details in accessories and equipment, are designed to ensure successful production in pig farming. In order to achieve the necessary cost leadership in pig farming, knowledge of the actual production process is an essential prerequisite for successful work. The data networking of the various technologies installed in the barn is therefore being further advanced – from climate control to feeding technology and optimised sales management. In terms of farming technology, automated bedding systems are being further developed, while other developments should help to prevent caudophagy problems and reduce ammonia levels in the air inside the barn. The nutritional condition of the sows is an important factor for the economic success of a piglet producer. In this case, advanced systems for automated condition assessment can enable customised feeding. The goal is to improve the well-being of sows and reduce piglet losses by further developing the floor surfaces of farrowing pens and evolving exercise and free-range pens. There have also been developments in the area of feeding technology, such as in dry feeding and portion feeding systems, as well as in feeding systems for suckling piglets, where these are designed to ensure improved hygiene.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Technological trends in cattle farming</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The requirements for future-orientated milk production and cattle farming in Germany continue to increase. The balancing act of safeguarding the economy and meeting political and social demands for new animal welfare standards is one that must be mastered. In the context of social aspects, particular attention must be paid to the working and living conditions in agriculture. In the field of barn concepts, smart construction is emerging as a way of sustainably supporting animal-friendly husbandry conditions and optimised environmental impacts. This is achieved through the interplay of intelligent barn construction concepts in combination with innovative technologies, particularly in the areas of automation and digitalisation. Intelligent technologies in conjunction with consistent, preventive management will significantly reduce the burden on people and lead to a new assessment of the quality of work. New husbandry concepts are being discussed in calf farming. Closed barns with flexible boxes and pen partitions for single, double and group housing offer new opportunities for greater animal welfare, efficiency and also acceptance by consumers and politicians. In the field of automation, automatic feeding will become more of a focus, as it has a great deal of potential. Sensor technology, especially in the area of intelligent, camera-based animal monitoring, and the resulting possibilities, offer further options for herd management that can be used to optimise quality milk production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Technological trends in poultry farming</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As in previous years, poultry farmers are currently facing a number of challenges. These include, in particular, a further improvement in animal welfare and animal health, as demanded by politicians and society. Optimising vaccination success while also improving animal handling is an important prerequisite for a long lifespan and for avoiding vaccination damage. New vaccination methods represent a significant advancement in the field of poultry vaccination and offer major improvements with regard to function and procedure. Innovative solutions for combating the red mite, disinfecting hatching eggs and cleaning rearing and laying hen coops and aviary systems can also make a significant contribution to animal health. An improved rearing aviary and the combination of a laying aviary with a rearing aviary can ensure greater animal welfare for laying hens. The welfare of the chicks is also considered. For example, a larvae snack bar is designed to keep the animals occupied while providing them with high-quality protein.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> "Clever & Smart" – little helpers in the barn</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Digital systems are increasingly finding their way into cattle, pig and poultry barns. They provide farmers with smart decision-making aids and help to further optimise work processes, produce more economically, promote animal welfare and reduce the workload on farms. Current developments in digital solutions show interesting perspectives for livestock farmers and provide them with practical benefits in important areas. Recognisable trends are clearly moving in the direction of health monitoring, support for greater animal welfare and the use of AI in animal farming. In addition to individual animal-related sensor systems, a trend towards camera-based systems is slowly becoming recognisable.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-26 00:05:27 | 2025-07-30 00:05:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
7036 | IFFA 2025: Rethinking Meat and Proteins | Under the motto "Rethinking Meat and Proteins", IFFA 2025 will be launched with many innovations and an optimised exhibition concept. For the first time, there will be a dedicated "New Proteins" product area. Exhibitors can now register to take part in the leading industry event for the meat and protein sector. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The international meat and protein industry will once again meet at IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins - from 3 to 8 May 2025 in Frankfurt am Main. The starting signal for the leading international trade fair has now been given, as exhibitors can register with immediate effect. Companies that declare their participation by 17 April 2024 will benefit from a reduced early bird rate.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The IFFA concept has been overhauled and refined to be fit for the future. Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim, Director of IFFA, explains: "Over the past few months, we have developed many new ideas together with our industry partners. The most important key points relate to an adapted exhibition concept and a separate exhibition area for the topic of New Proteins. The motto of IFFA 2025 is "Rethinking Meat and Proteins" and that is exactly the vision – to work together to make food production smarter and more sustainable."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Update on the hall layout.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With a new hall layout, IFFA is expanding its product range and linking the processing stages even more closely together. The halls will be divided into five main areas:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Processing</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Packaging</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Selling and craftsmanship</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Ingredients</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Alternative proteins from plants or cell cultures</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The heart of IFFA, the production and processing product areas, can still be found in Halls 8, 9 and 12.0. Exhibitors from the packaging, robotics and automation sectors will be centralised for the first time in Hall 12.1.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A new area, New Proteins, is being set up in Hall 11.0. In addition to suppliers of the respective ingredients, machines and systems for protein extraction, texturisation and fermentation as well as for the production of cultivated meat can be seen here. The exhibition programme will be complemented by relevant institutions from the world of research, start-ups, associations and experts who will provide an insight into the status quo on the topic of new proteins. One hall level above, in Hall 11.1, suppliers of ingredients, spices, additives and casings will present their innovations.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The world of proteins is developing rapidly and new products are emerging alongside the classic meat. Messe Frankfurt wants to express this diversity with the new key visual for IFFA 2025. The motif revolves around the topics of meat indulgence, alternative proteins, innovative ingredients, research and science.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As the leading international trade fair, IFFA brings the global meat and protein industry together in Frankfurt am Main every three years and offers decision-makers from the industry, trade and craft sectors a unique platform. The focus is on the trending topics of automation and digitalisation as well as solutions for increasing energy efficiency and resource-saving production. In the butchery trade, the focus is on quality, local produce, sustainability and animal welfare. New customer groups are to be attracted with innovative concepts at the point of sale.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-23 00:05:39 | 2025-07-30 06:14:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
8397 | INTERPORC successfully closes its meeting agenda at Food & Beverage Singapore | The Interprofessional Agri-Food Association of White Pork ( INTERPORC ) has held a successful calendar of meetings at the Food & Beverage fair in Singapore with representatives of pork companies and organizations that have strengthened the position of Spanish white pork in that area. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Interprofessional attended this event, one of the most important in Southeast Asia in the food and hospitality sector, with its own space in the ICEX Spain Export and Investment pavilion, which included the companies ElPozo, Grupo Jorge, ICP – International Casing Products, Olot Meats, and Vall Companys Charcuterie.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Representatives from INTERPORC and those from these five companies highlighted the quality of the meetings held, primarily with pork companies from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, and China.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Malaysia also played a special role for Spanish companies, as several B2B meetings were organized on the second day with importers from that country and meetings were also held with the two main Malaysian pork organizations.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The INTERPORC stand was one of the busiest at the fair thanks to the dynamism of local chef Richard Ang, who delighted the public with showcookings that fused Asian and Western flavors, and Jesús García, champion of the 2019 INTERPORC International Carving Competition, who offered Serrano ham tastings that aroused great interest among attendees.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These experiences were complemented with informative material on the Spanish production system, based on sustainability, animal welfare, traceability, and food safety.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">INTERPORC emphasizes that "the fair has demonstrated, once again, the enormous potential of Spanish white-coated pigs in Asia. We have strengthened ties with key players from all countries in the region and have shown the world the value of our products and the production model that supports them".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-15 00:30:14 | 2025-07-30 05:04:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
8220 | INTERPORC strengthens its alliances at Meat Attraction 2025 | The Interprofessional INTERPORC has consolidated its role as a benchmark for the sector at Meat Attraction 2025. During the fair, held in Madrid between February 24 and 27, INTERPORC has promoted key institutional and commercial relations for the internationalization of meat and pork products from Spain. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Interprofessional stand has been the scene of important meetings with representatives of strategic markets and top-level authorities, reflecting the importance of pork in the national economy and its growing global projection.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On the first day of the fair, the President and Director of INTERPORC, Manuel García and Alberto Herranz, respectively, received a visit from the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of Agriculture of Aragon, Javier Rincón, who showed their support for the sector and underlined its strategic importance.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Another highlight was the visit of the ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Yao Jing, who met with the director of INTERPORC, Alberto Herranz, and the International Director, Daniel de Miguel, to reaffirm the solid commercial relations between both countries in the field of white pigs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At this edition of Meat Attraction, the Interprofessional has intensified its commitment to the international expansion of white pork, consolidating its already excellent relations with representatives from Japan, China, Indonesia, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Ghana, Singapore and Vietnam, markets that together represent a potential of more than 1.8 billion consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At these meetings, INTERPORC has highlighted the attributes that make the Spanish white pork a world reference: quality, food safety, animal welfare, sustainability and flavour, key factors for continuing to conquer new destinations.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond the institutional and commercial meetings, INTERPORC's space at Meat Attraction has been the epicentre of intense activity, with events that have brought the sector closer to professionals and the public. Among them: an exhibition by Jesús García Castillo, champion of the 2nd International Competition for White Ham Cutters; and daily showcookings, within the framework of the 'Promesas de la Cocina' competition, in which young talents have demonstrated their creativity with pork.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">32 students from the IES Hotel Escuela School of Hospitality participated in this edition, 22 from the kitchen and 10 from the dining room. In the recipe section, the first prize went to Carlos Sancho and Dafne González, with their recipe 'Smash white pork burger with cracklings'. The second prize went to Gerson Zamora and Gonzalo Llorente, with their 'White pork taco in the forest'.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The first winner of the INTERPORC Storytellers and Songwriters Competition was Andrea Burgos. Second place went to Mayra Alexandra Panganosa.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With a large number of visitors and a busy agenda of meetings, INTERPORC closes its participation in Meat Attraction with a very positive balance, reaffirming its role as a strategic sector in Spain.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-03 00:45:17 | 2025-07-30 05:13:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
8502 | IPCVA participates in the meeting with Chinese Customs in Beijing | The Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) accompanied the official Argentine government delegation in a crucial meeting with China Customs (GACC). Authorities from the Ministry of Economy held a meeting to continue negotiations to authorize new Argentine products for the Chinese market. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The IPCVA participated in a segment of the meeting, where the status of the situation and next steps for the opening of bovine offal and registration to begin exporting gallstones were discussed, achieving significant progress on both products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Chinese Customs will visit Argentine on June 8 to advance the final approval of the protocol. The trade opening promises concrete benefits for Argentine producers and meatpacking plants.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The meetings in Beijing complement the successful participation of 26 meat processing companies at SIAL Shanghai, focused on increasing trade with China, Argentine's main customer at the moment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Within the framework of SIAL, the IPCVA also signed a cooperation agreement with JD.com, one of the largest online sales platforms in China, with 600 million users. The agreement represents a true milestone in the international promotion strategy for Argentine beef, as it not only implies greater visibility for the Argentine Beef brand within China's most influential digital ecosystem, but also opens up new possibilities for direct engagement with end consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These actions are essential to strengthening trade relations between Argentine and China in the meat sector, especially considering that this is a market that not only benefits exports but also improves the profitability of the entire chain, particularly in the production sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Argentine public-private delegation previously participated in important meetings in Tokyo and Jakarta, where progress was made in opening the entire country to exports to Japan and in opening the Indonesian market to Argentine beef.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-05-23 00:20:10 | 2025-07-30 04:10:03 | Details Edit Delete | |
7791 | INTERPORC shows delegations from China, the Philippines and Vietnam the quality of Spain's white pig | INTERPORC has received in recent weeks the visit of two delegations of importers of pork products from China and the Philippines within the framework of the 'EU Pork, The Smart Choice' campaign. A third trade mission from Vietnam will arrive on October 21. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The itinerary of each one has been carefully designed to show the firm commitment of the Spanish pork sector to the highest standards of quality, food safety and sustainability. The members of the Chinese and Philippine delegations, as will happen with the Vietnamese one, have been able to observe the operations in the production plants up close, as well as enjoy the meat and pork products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This has allowed them to see the quality first-hand; to gain a practical and detailed view of the production process, from breeding to processing and distribution of pork products; and, above all, to establish key commercial connections with Spanish exporting companies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Daniel de Miguel, INTERPORC International Director, points out that “the main objective of these trips is to foster solid commercial relations, highlighting the unique advantages of our European products and encouraging visitors to consider importing larger volumes of pork.” In this regard, he highlights the importance of these three missions since “we are talking about three of the most interesting pork markets in the world due to their volume.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2023, China ranked first in the ranking of destinations for exports of pork and processed pork products from Spain, with a total of 560,488 tonnes worth 1.223 billion euros; while the Philippines ranked 5th, with 144,891 tonnes and 271.5 million euros; and Vietnam ranked 25th, with 18,137 tonnes and 28.2 million euros.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>'EU Pork, The Smart Choice' Campaign</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This activity is part of the “EU Pork, The Smart Choice” campaign, co-financed by the European Union and now in its second year of implementation. This initiative aims to promote European pork products in key markets, highlighting their commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-07 00:15:54 | 2025-07-30 07:07:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
7783 | US port strike disrupts hamburger supplies | Dockworkers striking at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports are preventing imports of beef that restaurants and retailers increasingly rely on to make hamburgers due to limited domestic supplies, Reuters reported, citing traders and industry members. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The labor strike blocks everything from shipments of automobiles to containers filled with Guatemalan bananas and Italian wine from loadingor unloading at dozens of ports from Maine to Texas. Along with beef, imports of seafood and US exports of chicken are being disrupted.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Even short-term disruptions to shipments could snarl the broader US food supply chain, according to experts and food importers. If the strike stretches out, the result will be either shortages of some food products, price inflation or both, they said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">More than 50 container ships were already anchored or loitering off dozens of East Coast and Gulf ports as of early Wednesday, compared to just three on Sunday before the strike, according to Reuters shipping data and Everstream Analytics. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"From a supply chain standpoint, this is a nightmare", said Jason Miller, interim chair of Michigan State University’s department of supply chain management.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The beef sector could see ripple effects if the strike disrupts imports for more than a week, industry members said. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">US beef supplies tightened after a severe drought and high grain prices prompted ranchers to sell off their cattle, shrinking the nation’s herd to the lowest level in decades. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The decline in cattle numbers led to soaring US beef prices and a flurry of cheaper imports. Beef imports from Australia jumped 72% through July this year, according to US Department of Agriculture data. Imports from New Zealand and Brazil have also increased.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In anticipation of the strike, suppliers to US grocers and fast food restaurants ramped up imports of frozen lean beef that is mixed with domestic supplies to make hamburger meat, three industry members said. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dan Sorbello, who imports beef into the Ports of Philadelphia and Houston, said he unloaded containers from vessels more quickly than normal ahead of the strike to make sure he could take possession of the meat and distribute it.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We’ve got ourselves maybe a week’s worth of lifeline", said Sorbello, principal for Sorbello Refrigerated Services.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Surf and turf</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">PanaPesca USA LLC, which imports and exports seafood, also stocked up on extra supplies of squid and shellfish to meet its customers’ needs ahead of the strike, said chief commercial officer Eric Buckner. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Much of PanaPesca’s product in freezer freight containers arrived, but some is still stuck on ships now anchored offshore, he said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The strike could increase costs for fast food restaurants if it persists more than a week, said Bob Chudy, a consultant for companies that import beef. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"All of a sudden, fast food chains that have been relying on much more reasonably priced lean meat from overseas would be forced to turn to domestic alternatives", Chudy said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">McDonald’s Corp and Burger King, owned by Restaurant Brands International, did not respond to requests for comment.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beef importers could face demurrage fees if the strike persists, costs that may be passed on to consumers, analysts said. Shipments of refrigerated fresh meat, which can be used in restaurant dishes like fajitas, risk spoiling, they said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">US retail prices for ground beef in August reached a record high of $5.58 per pound, according to the latest available federal data.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For the US chicken industry, which relies on exports, the strike is also ill-timed, said Matt Busardo, commodity information firm Expana’s team lead for US poultry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Domestic demand is waning as consumers switch to eating cold-weather meals like pot roast and chili, instead of grilling chicken, he said. The sector relies on ports such as Savannah to export leg quarters and drumsticks to countries including Angola and Cuba.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-04 00:20:28 | 2025-07-29 10:19:19 | Details Edit Delete | |
8390 | Australia: Goat industry starts the year strong | In the last two weeks, national goat slaughter has dropped from 75,378 to 50,786 – a decrease of 33%. The decline is a result of supply chain disruptions that have arisen from the recent rainfall events in Queensland, rather than the United States tariff regime. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The large supply of goats in rangeland areas and in paddocks is expected to see this trend of low slaughter reverse when the short-term supply chain disruptions resolve.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The strength of the goat industry is demonstrated by the Quarter 1 2025 goatmeat exports. In the first three months of 2025, Australia exported a new record of 15,019 tonnes of goatmeat.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Australian goatmeat has had exceptional growth in the following markets:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Taiwan up 29% to 711 tonnes</li> <li>Korea up 22% to 2,013 tonnes</li> <li>Canada up 265% to 1,433 tonnes</li> <li>China up 280% to 2,812 tonnes.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export figures show the growing diversity of export destinations for Australian goatmeat. The US remains Australia’s biggest destination for the product, however, these figures show that the industry is gradually reducing its reliance on the US.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-14 00:25:11 | 2025-07-30 01:19:59 | Details Edit Delete | |
8303 | Brazil: Poultry exporters celebrate Sarawak opening announcement | The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) celebrated the announcement made by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, opening the Sarawak market (autonomous state of Malaysia located on the island of Borneo) to halal proteins from Brazil – including chicken meat. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The largest Malaysian state, Sarawak has around 2.6 million inhabitants.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In October 2023, there was a technical mission to Brazil to assess the Brazilian poultry and beef production system. Negotiations intensified after the visit, resulting in a recent mission, in which the Malaysian Minister of Agriculture signed the Health Certificate that will allow exports of chicken meat from Brazil to the destination.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In total, three plants were authorized, located in the states of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Although it is a predominantly non-Muslim autonomous state, shipments to Sarawak will comply with halal standards, in line with what is established by Malaysia", highlights ABPA president Ricardo Santin.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to the president of ABPA, there is an expectation that, in the coming months, Brazilian pork will also be able to guarantee access to the local market – bilateral negotiations are already underway with this objective.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have good expectations regarding this market in which we will act in a complementary manner to local protein production, supporting the region that has faced biosecurity challenges, both internally and from suppliers in the region, which has caused high food inflation", says Santin.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-24 00:15:35 | 2025-07-30 05:57:31 | Details Edit Delete | |
7632 | Norwegian seafood export value in July totalled NOK 13 billion | This is an increase of NOK 727 million, or 6 per cent, from the same month last year. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The largest markets for Norwegian seafood exports in July were Poland, Denmark and the Netherlands</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Seafood from Norway was exported to a total of 111 countries in July. This is 1 more than in July last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The reason behind the increase in export value for July is a weakened Norwegian krone against both the euro and the dollar. We see that a sharp decline in salmon prices was compensated by volume growth, and in the end, it is the currency effect that adds value", says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In a quieter period with relatively low volumes for the remaining major species exported, July broke records for herring and mackerel", concludes Chramer.</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The UK saw the greatest growth in value, with an increase in export value of NOK 381 million, or 64 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to the UK ended at 19,092 tonnes, which is 117 per cent higher than the same month last year.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"So far this year, total exports to the UK have grown by 8 per cent in value terms in Norwegian kroner and by 12 per cent in volume terms. Apart from a positive trend for salmon and trout, the other growth is mainly due to exports of fishmeal and fish oil. Frozen whole cod has an overall volume growth of 3 per cent and continues to take a larger share of Norwegian exports. The UK is a significant market for Norwegian haddock. It is positive to see a clear increase for both frozen and fresh whole haddock to the market in July", says Victoria Braathen, the Norwegian Seafood Council's director in the UK.</p> <p><strong>Weakening of the Norwegian krona resulted in value growth for salmon</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 107,442 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 9.6 billion in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 262 million, or 3 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 13 per cent</li> <li>Poland, the Netherlands and the US were the largest markets for salmon in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">July saw a further decline in the price of salmon, as well as significant volume growth. However, the increase in export value was driven by a weaker Norwegian krone. Measured in euros, the export value was unchanged from July last year, while measured in US dollars, the export value fell by 2 per cent.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Despite the fall in prices, the value of exports to several of the major markets is increasing", says Paul T. Aandahl, Seafood Analyst at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Germany saw the greatest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 142 million, or 46 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Germany ended at 4,800 tonnes, which is 53 per cent higher than the same month last year. This development must be seen in the context of low supplies at the beginning of the year, as well as the currency situation, which is favourable from an export perspective", says Aandahl.</p> <p><strong>Trout exports increase</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 8,025 tonnes of trout worth NOK 698 million in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 186 million, or 36 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 38 per cent</li> <li>Thailand, Ukraine and the US were the largest markets for trout in July</li> </ul> <p><strong>Decline continues for fresh cod - farmed cod increases</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 2,384 tonnes of fresh cod worth NOK 137 million in July</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 9 million, or 6 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>Volume fell by 19 per cent</li> <li>Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain were the largest markets for fresh cod in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The decline in landings of fresh cod continues, and the export volume of fresh wild cod in July fell by as much as 45 per cent to just 1,429 tonnes. We must go back to 2019 to find a lower export volume of fresh wild cod in a July month. The export value of fresh wild cod fell 37 per cent to NOK 80 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For fresh farmed cod, the export volume increased by 200 per cent to 955 tonnes, while the export value increased by 185 per cent to NOK 58 million. Farmed cod accounted for 42 per cent of the export value of fresh cod.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While most wild cod is exported to Denmark, the Netherlands is the largest destination country for farmed cod. However, both markets are transit markets. Most of the fish goes on from there to the large fresh markets, both as whole fish and processed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The decline in fresh cod exports is expected, with lower quotas resulting in fewer landings and a lower volume. At the same time, we see that exports of farmed cod are stable at around 1,000 tonnes per month", explains Eivind Hæstvik Brekkan, Seafood Analyst at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p><strong>Frozen cod also falls because of the quota cut</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 2,290 tonnes of frozen cod worth NOK 147 million in July</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 63 million, or 30 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>Volume fell by 32 per cent</li> <li>The UK, China and Sweden were the largest markets for frozen cod in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Naturally, lower cod quotas also resulted in a decline in the export volume of frozen cod in July.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The UK retains its position as the largest destination country for frozen cod, despite a 37 per cent decrease in export volume, from 1,277 last year to 800 tonnes in July this year. Both frozen fillet and frozen whole cod had lower export volumes to the UK, down 44 and 35 per cent respectively compared to July 2023.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China had the highest value growth in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 29 million, or 155 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The export volume to China ended at 814 tonnes, which is 77 per cent higher than the same month last year. So far this year, the export volume to China has now exceeded 10,000 tonnes, which is more than 1,000 tonnes higher than at the same time last year.</li> <li>However, this is still far lower than the previous year, and almost 50 per cent lower than at the same time in 2022.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Increased volumes of clipfish</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 5,436 tonnes of clipfish worth NOK 383 million in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 5 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 16 per cent</li> <li>Portugal, Congo-Brazzaville and the Dominican Republic were the largest markets for clipfish in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For saithe clipfish, the export volume increased by 38 per cent to 3,329 tonnes, while the export value increased by 20 per cent to NOK 134 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For cod clipfish, the export volume fell by 16 per cent to 1,702 tonnes, while the export value fell by 10 per cent to NOK 227 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">1,441 tonnes of cod clipfish were exported to Portugal in July. This is a decrease of 19 per cent from the same month last year. So far this year, however, export volumes to Portugal are up 1 per cent to 9,094 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Congo-Brazzaville had the highest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 26 million, or 131 per cent, compared with the same month last year. Most of the clipfish exported to Congo-Brazzaville is saithe clipfish. The export volume to Congo-Brazzaville ended at 1,134 tonnes, which is 162 per cent higher than the same month last year.</p> <p><strong>Salt fish exports increased</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 982 tonnes of salted fish worth NOK 82 million in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 12 million, or 17 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 2 per cent</li> <li>Portugal, Italy and Canada were the largest markets for salted fish in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Portugal saw the greatest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 22 million, or 51 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Portugal ended at 727 tonnes, which is 48 per cent higher than the same month last year. So far this year, 12,900 tonnes of salted fish have been exported to Portugal, 14 per cent lower than last year.</p> <p><strong>Low stockfish volumes in a quiet month</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 170 tonnes of stockfish worth NOK 23 million in July</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 8 million, or 25 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>That's a growth in volume of 50 per cent</li> <li>Italy, Nigeria and the US were the largest markets for stockfish in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Only 31 tonnes of stockfish were exported to Italy, our largest stockfish market, in July. This is more than a halving from the same month last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">July saw the greatest growth in the value of exports to Nigeria, with an increase in export value of NOK 6 million, or 266 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Nigeria ended at 89 tonnes, which is 429 per cent higher than the same month last year. This means that more than half of the stockfish in July went to Nigeria. When it comes to changes in what are initially low volumes, there is a high percentage change.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Stockfish of saithe, tusk and cod were all exported to Nigeria in July. The dried fish that goes to this market achieves a much lower price than that which goes to Italy. Despite the increase in July, the market situation in Nigeria remains challenging. A weak exchange rate for the Nigerian naira makes importing goods more expensive", says Eivind Hestvik Brækkan.</p> <p><strong>Record prices for herring</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 10,734 tonnes of herring worth NOK 211 million in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 33 million, or 19 per cent, compared with the same month last year.</li> <li>Volume fell by 2 per cent</li> <li>The Netherlands, Poland and Lithuania were the largest markets for herring in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">July is usually the month of the year when the least amount of herring is exported. This year, however, exports are higher than in April, May and June. This is due to two things:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Low quotas for Norwegian spring-spawning herring (NVG), which is caught in autumn and winter</li> <li>An increase in the quota for North Sea herring, which is mainly caught from May through the summer. This year, the North Sea herring season got off to a late start, which has pushed more of the exports, which are usually in May and June, into July.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“In July, frozen whole North Sea herring was the largest export product. This also includes the sought-after maiden herring, known as matjessild, which is demand by the Dutch," explains the Norwegian Seafood Council's Jan Eirik Johnsen, Manager for Pelagic Species.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">So far this year, just under 6,000 tonnes of maiden herring have been exported to the Netherlands, compared with 6,900 tonnes last year, a decrease of 13 per cent. At the same time, the price of frozen whole North Sea herring in July rose from NOK 16.19 per kg last year to NOK 19.66 per kg this year, an increase of 21 per cent.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Other herring products also achieve a high price in the markets:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>In July, a price record was set for frozen skinless fillet by NVG at NOK 21.97 per kg. The previous record was set in April at NOK 20.69 per kg, an increase of 6.2 per cent.</li> <li>There is also a new price record for NVG herring flaps. This product achieved an average price in July of NOK 21.97 per kg and EUR 1.87 per kg. The previous record in NOK was from April this year at NOK 20.69 per kg, but in EUR it was from last month at 1.78 per kg.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"A weak Norwegian krone contributes to the price level of herring but is not the main explanation. For July, we see that currency contributes by 4 per cent, while increased prices contribute by as much as 12 per cent, when compared with July last year. A low total quota for herring is the most important factor behind the high prices. In addition, high prices for flour and oil are also pushing up prices for herring for consumption", says Jan Eirik Johnsen.</p> <p><strong>The best July for mackerel of all time</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 9,260 tonnes of mackerel worth NOK 220 million in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 74 million, or 50 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 39 per cent</li> <li>Egypt, the Netherlands and Vietnam were the largest markets for mackerel in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">July and June are the months with the lowest exports of mackerel and are dominated by mackerel fishing in Northern Norway. Fishing in the north has been demanding, and 7,800 tonnes have been landed so far this year, compared with 8,600 tonnes last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At the same time, large mackerel have been caught in the north, with an average of well over 550 grams. This is well above the usual average for this area of around 480 grams.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A new value record is set for mackerel exports in July<u>: </u>A solid volume combined with a new price record for the month of July of NOK 22.73 per kg, gives a value of NOK 220 million. The previous record was NOK 172 million from 2021.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Demand for Norwegian summer mackerel is reported to be good, partly as a result of Iceland and the Faroe Islands starting their mackerel fishery later than usual, and the Icelandic fishery is well behind last year", says Jan Eirik Johnsen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Egypt in particular demands summer mackerel, which is less fatty than autumn mackerel, which mainly goes to Asia. The Egyptians want a less fatty mackerel, as most of the mackerel is smoked", Johnsen explains.</p> <p><strong>Exports of king crab are falling</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 172 tonnes of king crab worth NOK 82 million in July</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 29 million, or 26 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>Volume fell by 30 per cent</li> <li>The US, Hong Kong SAR and Vietnam were the largest markets for king crab in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The export price of live king crab remains just above last year's July price of NOK 450 per kg but has been on a downward trend since May. At the end of May, demand for king crab was already slowing down, as the price was very high at the same time as uncertainty was spreading in the market linked to rumours that Russian fishing in the Barents Sea would start earlier than usual.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Russia's accelerated fishing in the Barents Sea is putting the brakes on demand for live Norwegian red king crab.<strong> </strong>They started fishing for red king crab in the Barents Sea on 1 July, instead of 1 September, which has pushed the price of live crab further down in July.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On the other hand, the price of frozen king crab has remained high at NOK 796 per kg, which is the second-best July ever.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The largest market for Norwegian king crab in July was the USA, which saw a 32 per cent increase in export value compared with the same month last year. A total of 45 tonnes were exported to the USA, with a value of NOK 24 million in July.</p> <p><strong>Snow crab exports plummet after early fishing</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 22 tonnes of snow crab worth NOK 2 million in July</li> <li>The value fell by NOK 10 million, or 85 per cent, compared to the same month last year</li> <li>Volume fell by 81 per cent</li> <li>China, Vietnam and the US were the largest markets for snow crab in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With a record-breaking catch peak and record-high volumes exported during the first half of the year, it is not unexpected that exports are now declining," says Marte Sofie Danielsen, head of shellfish at the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For the first time since January, there was also a decline in the export price compared with the same month last year, with an average price of NOK 81.50 per kg for frozen snow crab. Out of a total of 22 tonnes exported, 19 of these went to China and Vietnam.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Only two tonnes were exported from Norway in July to the USA, which has been the largest market for Norwegian snow crab so far this year. There is strong competition from the supplier nation Canada, which exported almost 16,000 tonnes of snow crab to the USA in May. This is the largest volume of snow crab exported to the US from Canada in a single month since June 2015.</p> <p><strong>Record-breaking July for prawns</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Norway exported 3,971 tonnes of prawns to a value of NOK 148 million in July</li> <li>The value increased by NOK 78 million, or 111 per cent, compared with the same month last year</li> <li>This is a growth in volume of 339 per cent</li> <li>Canada, Iceland and Sweden were the largest markets for prawns in July</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“The prawn fishery in the Barents Sea is good and there are many boats in the field. This has led to increased exports of frozen raw industrial prawns and frozen cooked shell prawns. As a result, we've recorded the strongest July ever in terms of value for prawns," explains Danielsen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The growth in value is due to increased volumes, especially of these two products. However, the volume growth of 339 per cent is compared with a weak July last year but is still the strongest July in terms of volume since 1999.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">More than 2,600 tonnes of industrial prawns were exported in July, compared with just 4 tonnes in the same month last year. This has mainly been exported to Canada and Iceland, both of which are experiencing a downward trend in stocks and quotas.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Canada thus had the highest growth in value in July, with an increase in export value of NOK 28 million compared with the same month last year. The export volume to Canada ended at 1,161 tonnes.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For frozen, cooked shell prawns, there was an increase in value of more than 121 per cent in July compared with last year. This has mainly gone to the transit market Denmark, the consumption market Ukraine and the hand-pill market Morocco.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-09 00:25:00 | 2025-07-29 15:44:32 | Details Edit Delete | |
8221 | Morocco suspends the Feast of the Lamb | King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged Moroccans not to observe the traditional Muslim ceremony of sacrificing Aid al-Adha, known as the Feast of the Lamb, scheduled for June this year. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The last time this festival was cancelled in Morocco was in 1996 and it was for the same reason: the drought that is ravaging the country.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The news has come as a cold shower for the Spanish sheep sector, as it is one of the most important events in the Muslim calendar and represents a significant volume of live lamb exports for Spain.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The announcement was made by the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Taoufik, who read a message from the monarch during the main news programme of the first Moroccan channel Al Oula. "Our concern to allow them to observe this religious ritual in the best conditions is closely linked to our obligation to take into account the climatic and economic challenges facing our country and which have led to a substantial decrease in the number of livestock", he noted.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The monarch stressed that holding this holiday under these conditions "is likely to harm large sections" of the population, particularly those "with limited incomes".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mohammed VI exempts Moroccan believers from this tradition, but urges them to celebrate it by performing Aid prayers, giving alms and performing other pious works.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For his part, the Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed el Bouari, recently said that Moroccan livestock has suffered a 38% drop in its production compared to 2016. This drop strongly impacted the red meat sector, causing a rise in prices for this product.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-04 00:05:54 | 2025-07-30 05:30:38 | Details Edit Delete | |
7096 | Inflation and cost of living put long-term resilience of farming under pressure in 2024 | Long-term resilience in farming will be challenged amid cumulative inflationary pressure and the ongoing impact of the cost of living on consumer demand, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest agri-market outlook has highlighted cumulative inflation of more than 30% in agricultural inputs since 2019, coupled with market stresses and policy uncertainty, as the key drivers behind the threat to long-term resilience in the industry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It also revealed markets, food businesses and consumers are still battling with the ongoing challenges of inflation, fuelled by the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine and shortage of labour. Recent developments in the Middle East represent additional risk to the global economy and UK inflation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Farmers are likely to feel the effects of cumulative inflation in inputs. Combined with energy and interest rates, this is continuing to pressure businesses and consumers, fuelling an ongoing price-sensitive consumer market for their produce. This has the potential to significantly impact trends in food consumption in 2024 and beyond.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sarah Baker, AHDB Head of Economics and Analysis, said:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Farmers saw input costs rise significantly during 2023, putting pressure on farm business margins with the cost of fertiliser being a prime example. While some input costs are falling, they remain above pre-inflation levels and are likely to remain risky due to linkage to energy markets and instability around the world. Coupled with market stresses and policy uncertainty around burgeoning environment schemes and the budgets that underpin them, long term resilience will be put under pressure.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With the current level of uncertainty on multiple fronts, markets, businesses, and consumers are now operating in a short-term bubble which poses a risk to long-term resilience and inward investment. Without long-term certainty and the recovery of consumer confidence, challenges are likely to persist for the industry in 2024".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">AHDB agri-market outlook examines the factors likely to affect farm businesses, helping levy payers plan and budget for what may lie ahead. The analysis features detailed market outlooks for each levy-paying sector it covers: beef, lamb, dairy, pork, cereals and oilseeds. It examines trends in farm business inputs and consumer demand.</p> <p><strong>Beef</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Cattle numbers remain finely balanced in 2024 with concern over the long-term direction of the national suckler beef herd – driven by production economics, access to land and agricultural policy</li> <li>Some optimism for some discrete volume demand increases but will be sensitive to consumer finances and competition from other proteins</li> </ul> <p><strong>Lamb</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Slight declines in domestic production, from limited expansion in the lamb crop, and contraction in the breeding flock due to general industry uncertainty</li> <li>Pressure from imports with large price disparity with the Southern Hemisphere and increased tariff-free access with Australia. Exports will decline in line with lower domestic production, as the EU remains our key destination</li> <li>Falling domestic demand continuing to cause concern as consumers are squeezed by the cost of living. However, key seasonal events, such as Easter and Eid, could see improvements</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pork</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>No recovery in the herd or production expected, with competition from chicken causing demand challenges</li> <li>Small uplift in trade with potential opportunities in USA and Mexico alongside competitive EU imports</li> <li>Fall in feed prices will bring some relief, depending on how much decline in grain prices is seen in finished feed costs</li> <li>Escalating straw costs present a risk through 2024 </li> </ul> <p><strong>Dairy</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>There are green shoots of recovery with commodity prices starting to build, but the approaching spring flush will drive market direction</li> <li>Demand continues to be muted, a little growth coming back into retail, but China continues to disappoint in import demand </li> <li>Falling fertiliser and feed costs will help, but higher straw costs should be expected through 2024</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cereals and oilseeds</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>A massively challenging autumn and winter has disrupted crop areas for harvest 2024, with markets anticipating that the UK will need to be a net importer of wheat</li> <li>While crop prices have returned to pre-inflationary levels, fertiliser costs remain above the ‘normal’ levels</li> <li>Recent falls in commodity prices are a cause for concern for profitability and cash flow. Lower fertiliser prices have helped, but they remain above pre-inflationary levels</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-13 00:15:51 | 2025-07-29 19:56:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
5684 | AHDB: Value of red meat exports from the UK reach record levels | Red meat exports from the UK surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the first half of the year, with the value of shipments at a record high – worth a staggering £858 million. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest figures from HMRC show that from January to June, almost 314,000 tonnes of beef, lamb and pork were shipped to export markets around the world – up from 268,543 tonnes during the same period last year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Prior to lockdown, exports of red meat reached £726 million in the first six months of 2019’s ‘record’ year, representing a 9% increase on 2018 figures. However, in the first six months of 2021, exports of red meat dropped in value to £673 million, due to the impact of Brexit and Covid-19.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">AHDB International Market Development Director, Dr Phil Hadley, said:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“It is very encouraging to see that the value of our red meat exports so far this year has not only surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but reached record levels.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Covid-19 could have adversely impacted exports long-term, however the reality is that despite a number of challenges, our exporters have been able to continue sending beef, lamb and pork to existing and new markets around the world.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This year, beef exports, which includes offal, rose by 73.6% in value year-on-year to reach £319 million – the majority of which was sent to the EU. Lamb exports were worth more than £245 million – with both volumes and value up 22.9% and 32.5% respectively, with the lion’s share shipped to the EU.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pork export volumes increased from almost 177,000 tonnes to more than 193,000 tonnes, however value fell 3.6% on a market total of £292 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While shipments of pork to non-EU countries were down 11.8% in volumes and 23.6% in value, exports to EU markets rose from £84.6 million last year to £125 million in 2022.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr Hadley added: “AHDB has heard from levy payers that they value our export work, so we will continue to work with government and industry to identify new markets for our red meat, to build on these impressive figures.”</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-09-02 04:58:20 | 2025-07-29 19:27:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
8651 | AHDB: Cattle slaughter falls, lamb kill strengthens in June | Defra’s latest figures show UK beef production remains subdued, while lamb output continues to outpace last year’s levels, informs AHDB. Tight cattle supplies and the seasonal shift to new season lambs are key influences shaping June’s red meat output. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest production data published by Defra for June 2025 has recorded UK beef production at 70,000 tonnes, a decrease of 8% (5,900 tonnes) from May 2025. When compared to June 2024, this figure showed a reduction of 5% (3,900 tonnes). UK beef production has been below 2024’s level for every month of 2025 so far, with the year-to-date figure now 17,000 tonnes (4%) below last year at 445,000 tonnes (Jan to Jun 25).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Prime cattle slaughter for June 2025 was down versus May 2025, decreasing by 15,000 head (8%). This continues to show the tightness in UK supply forecast for 2025, influencing cattle prices that maintain an elevated position compared to last year. Comparing to June of last year, production was down 8,000 tonnes (5%).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Average prime cattle carcase weights for June were 2.5 kg below the previous month and down 1.9 kg against June 2024. This may reflect several things; variable forage conditions and recent falls in the beef price may have encouraged earlier offloading, as well as a higher proportion of dairy-origin animals generally contributing to lower weights.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cull cow slaughter stood at 41,300 head for June, largely steady from May’s figure. This continues to be lower year-on-year, down 3,000 head on the figure recorded in June 2024. It is likely that favourable milk prices and below average feed costs continue to influence retention decisions within the national dairy herd, limiting the number of cows being sent for slaughter. A smaller national herd will also be limiting supply compared to last year more generally.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest Defra data shows UK sheep meat production for June 2025 rose by 700 tonnes (3%) compared to May of this year, reaching 23,000 tonnes. This also represents an increase compared to June 2024, up 1,900 tonnes (9%). The year-on-year uplift is likely driven by continued higher carryover from 2024 and the arrival of new season lambs on the market.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Clean sheep slaughter for June 2025 rose by 42,000 head (5%) on the month, an increase of 75,300 head (9%) compared to June 2024. This reflects seasonal trends but also higher availability following good lambing and delayed carryover.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite this, cull ewe slaughter remains subdued, with year-to-date figures (Jan–Jun) down 6% (39,000 head). This is likely linked to a declining national flock, with Defra reporting the breeding population at 13.1 million head in December 2024, a 5% year-on-year reduction. A later lambing season may also be contributing to a seasonal delay in cull ewe throughput evidenced by a small uptick in year-on-year ewe and ram slaughter for June 2025 compared to June 2024 (2%).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Clean sheep carcase weights fell by 0.6 kg to average 20.4 kg reflecting the shift to new season lambs that now dominate throughput. However, weights were up 0.5 kg on the year, potentially reflecting delayed carryover and comparatively lower feed costs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Auction market reports have noted an influx of lighter, leaner lambs, consistent with early marketing and producer attempts to hit optimal weight ranges amid robust prices, albeit lower than those seen last year. Limited grass growth in parts of the UK may also be contributing to the earlier marketing of lighter lambs.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-07-21 00:15:52 | 2025-07-30 08:03:21 | Details Edit Delete | |
8180 | Historic record in Argentine beef exports | In 2024, Argentine reached a historical high in beef exports with more than 933 thousand tons shipped abroad. Despite a slight decline in international prices, total revenues grew by 8.4% compared to the previous year, positioning the sector as a key driver for the national economy. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest report published by INDEC and adjusted by SAGPyA confirms that beef exports reached an absolute record in the last 100 years, with 933,654 tons sent abroad. This exceptional performance generated revenues of 2,874.7 million dollars, an increase of 8.4% compared to 2023, demonstrating the potential of the livestock sector as a fundamental pillar of the Argentine economy.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite price challenges, growth continues<br />The average value per ton exported during 2024 was US$4,513, 2.5% less than the previous year. The drop in prices reflects both international market tensions and the impact of the economic slowdown in key countries such as China, which reduced its share of Argentine imports from 75% to 69%. However, these factors did not slow the growth in volume or the economic contribution of the sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Impact of reductions in export duties<br />The government's recent measure to temporarily reduce export duty rates on agricultural products, including beef, also had a positive effect. This initiative, valid until June 30, 2025, seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of Argentine products in the international market, alleviating the burden on producers and exporters.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">China: the key market calling for diversification<br />Despite being the main destination for Argentine beef exports, China showed a downward trend in 2024. This was reflected in a lower imported volume during the last months of the year, impacted by the Lunar New Year festivities and an adjustment of values in the market. According to data from SENASA, the volume shipped in January 2025 could decrease by an additional 8% to 10%, anticipating a moderate start to the year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Faced with this scenario, industry experts highlight the need to diversify markets and reduce dependence on China. Currently, 69% of Argentine beef exports are destined for the Asian giant, leaving the country vulnerable to changes in trade policy or economic fluctuations.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Outlook for 2025<br />Although a more moderate growth in global beef supply is expected, the Argentine livestock industry faces an optimistic outlook. The competitiveness provided by recent government measures, coupled with the record exports achieved in 2024, position the country as a key player in the global beef trade.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With a trade balance that in 2024 achieved a record surplus of 18.899 billion dollars, the livestock sector not only boosts the national economy, but also lays the foundations to consolidate Argentine as a global leader in the production and export of quality meat.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-06 00:15:02 | 2025-07-30 06:02:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
7205 | Chile: New law that redefines the name of meat to give clarity to consumers | In a significant step toward clarifying food labeling, the Chilean Senate recently approved a bill that redefines the concept of meat, expressly excluding plant substitutes from this designation. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The legislation, which now heads to the House of Representatives for review and final approval, seeks to ensure that consumers have a clear idea of what they are purchasing. This project is in line with similar initiatives in European countries and with the recent announcement made by the French government about its new legislation in this regard.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Under the new law, the name "meat" will be reserved exclusively for "the edible part of the muscles of slaughter animals," making it clear that products such as hamburgers, chorizos, and sausages must come from animal sources, unless specified. explicitly its plant origin. This legislative change, promoted by the Agriculture Commission after a deep process of analysis and modification of the original text, seeks to equate Chilean legislation with similar movements observed in Europe and other parts of the world.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The dilemma in the naming of meat products and their vegetable alternatives is a relevant and evolving issue, which has led different countries to implement specific legislation. These laws have the main objective of clarifying product labeling to avoid consumer confusion and protect traditional meat names.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The European Union (EU) has intensely debated the naming of vegetarian and vegan products. Although restrictions on the use of meat names for plant products have been proposed, as of 2023, specific EU-wide rules prohibiting the use of terms such as "burger" or "sausage" for non-meat products had not been implemented as of 2023. However, legislation may vary between Member States.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">France has been one of the most proactive European countries in implementing laws banning the use of meat terms for plant products. Since 2020, terms such as "burger", "sausage" or "steak" for products that are not of animal origin are restricted. And on February 27, the French government took an even more concrete step by publishing a decree that prohibits the use of terms such as 'filet', 'sirloin', 'entrecôte', 'ham', 'barbecue' or 'steak', among others. others, in the labeling of foods that contain vegetable proteins. So that operators of plant products can adapt their labeling to the new law, the regulations will come into force within three months in that country. Likewise, the text provides for sanctions in the event of infringement that may be up to 1,500 euros for individuals, and up to 7,500 euros for companies, which will also have a period of one year to dispose of existing stock.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Meanwhile, Germany has maintained a more liberal approach to the naming of plant products. Companies in Germany can use meat terms to describe plant products, as long as they do not mislead the consumer about the origin of the product.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the United States, several states have introduced laws that regulate the naming of meat and its plant alternatives. These laws typically require that plant-based product labels not use terms traditionally associated with animal meat, although specific enforcement and restrictions may vary. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are involved in regulating and labeling these products at the federal level.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In other parts of the world, the situation varies widely, with some countries contemplating legislation while others have already implemented specific rules. The global trend indicates a growing debate on how to balance innovation in the food industry with the protection of traditional designations and clarity for consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rodrigo Castañón, Business Manager of ChileCarne, has shared his perspective on this law, emphasizing the importance of clarity for the consumer. "At ChileCarne we welcome any initiative that aims to provide greater clarity and knowledge to the consumer about the products they consume. It is essential that legislation be based on science and promote a transparent market", said Castañón.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"More than a matter of nomenclature, this bill is a step towards transparency in labeling, which we consider beneficial for both local producers and importers," comments the Business Manager. Furthermore, he highlights the relevance of this legislation in the context of a constantly evolving food market, marked by innovation and new consumer trends.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While the traditional meat industry values clarity and precision in labeling, it also recognizes that there are more significant challenges on the horizon. "While we welcome efforts to clarify labeling, we do not lose sight of other crucial issues for the industry, such as sustainability, innovation in protein production and adaptation to changing consumer preferences", says Castañón.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With this law, Chile not only aligns itself with a global trend towards clearer and more precise labeling but also opens a dialogue on the future of food and the need for a balanced approach that respects both traditions and innovations in the food sector.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-03-13 00:05:57 | 2025-07-30 05:17:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
6703 | Quality Meat Scotland: Learn, Live, Love Lamb Week | Love Lamb Week (LLW) runs from Friday 1-7 September 2023, and the team at Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is all set to help celebrate the provenance and versatility of Scotch Lamb by highlighting its nutritional benefits, the green pastures it hails from and delicious lamb recipes. The industry-wide initiative is supported by QMS, the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales), LMC in Northern Ireland, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), as well as the National Sheep Association (NSA), NFU, NFU Scotland, the Ulster Farmers’ Union and Red Tractor. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The line up for the week includes learning about the nutritional value of lamb with dietician and QMS board member, Dr Carrie Ruxton. Immersion in the life of a shepherd with former AgriScot Sheep Farm of the Year, Calum McDiarmid, and falling in love with the taste of lamb with new recipe, which is quick and easy to cook, but packed full of flavour. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Lamb is naturally rich in protein, low in salt and provides seven vitamins and minerals that all contribute to health and well-being”, says Dr Ruxton. “One of these is vitamin B12 which supports energy production in the body. Other nutrients in lamb include niacin, which helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue, two B vitamins that help regulate our hormones, and zinc for normal immune function. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“Given many people’s interests in keeping their hearts healthy, it's good to know that lamb is a source of potassium, a mineral that supports normal blood pressure. It also contains phosphorus needed for the normal growth and development of children’s bones”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With fewer than 200 calories per serving, a leg of lamb steak contains less fat than a cereal bar, yet it delivers an impressive 29 grams of protein – perfect not just for consumers but for feeding farmers like Calum McDiarmid after a long day. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At Mains of Murthly, Calum has around 600 acres of land, the majority of which is grass for his 1,300 ewes. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s no secret that consumers are becoming more interested in where their food comes from. With environmental pressures, traceability and animal welfare top of the agenda, farmers are working tirelessly to make the journey from farm to fork as sustainable as possible”, he says. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">“For Scotch Lamb farmers such as myself, meeting these challenges can be demanding – but they also open the door to opportunity within the sheep sector. It’s up to us to pull together to become more efficient and meet demand”. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">QMS is harnessing the platform of Love Lamb Week to do just that - uniting members of the supply chain and showcasing what it does best to help stimulate demand for this sustainable source of nutrition.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Kate Rowell, Chair of QMS said: “We’ve created a variety of online advertisements to illustrate how families across Scotland can enjoy Scotch Lamb, cooked in a host of different ways, and how lamb can support a healthy diet and lifestyle”. Website takeover advertising will begin on 4 September and run for three weeks, directing viewers to <a href="http://makeitscotch.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://makeitscotch.com&source=gmail&ust=1693378757894000&usg=AOvVaw2VSKkNGly0SJUC3JnSPXLz">makeitscotch.com</a>, offering recipes for cooking inspiration, during and beyond Love Lamb Week.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On the 9th of September and 23rd of September, the Royal Highland Education Trust will be exploring the Journey of Food: Sheep and Wool, with speaker Alix Ritchie, Health and Education Manager at QMS. This event will illustrate how Scotland’s quality assured livestock farms not only produce nutrient-rich red meat for us to eat, but also involve a range of interconnected natural cycles and ecosystems which benefit us all. QMS’ activities will sit alongside those of other organisations. AHDB, for example, is teaming up with popular farming influencers of social media to share ‘Shepherd’s and their Pies’.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-08-30 00:05:17 | 2025-07-30 05:01:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
7745 | Australia: Lamb prices 79–158% above previous year | The national lamb market today is very different to what it was 12 months ago. Drying conditions and concerns of an emerging El Niño event have impacted market confidence, lifting turn-off through saleyards. Last year, the flock had been rebuilding for three years and was operating at a high base with supply at long-term records. This dynamic caused the most significant price drop in recent years. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The livestock markets have demonstrated resilience in 2024 and are significantly more stable than in the past five years.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During September 2023, lamb indicator prices reached historic lows. The Light Lamb Indicator fell to 287¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), and the Restocker Lamb Indicator fell to 250¢/kg cwt – the lowest nominal price of both indicators since 2007. In the same month, the Trade Lamb Indicator fell to 433¢/kg cwt, and the Heavy Lamb Indicator fell to 451¢/kg cwt, their lowest nominal price since 2014 and 2013.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">An extended and severe price drop from record highs also occurred in September 2023 - prices fell between 50% and 75%. In October, much of the country felt relief due to rainfall. The <em>El Niño</em> declaration was removed and prices returned as producers felt comfortable holding onto stock over the summer months. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All lamb indicators entered the new year strong, with the Restocker and Light Lamb indicators fetching their highest price during the year's first sale at 767¢/kg cwt and 685¢/kg cwt, over 160% above the September 2023 bottom. Indicators have remained strong throughout 2024. The Heavy and Trade Lamb indicators climbed to their annual peak in August at 865¢/kg cwt and 878 ¢/kg cwt, over 95% above the September bottom. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite current prices not reaching their rebuild records, they remain 79–158% above the same time last year. The current market conditions, when compared to the past five years, show a positive shift towards stability and alignment with seasonal trends, instilling a sense of optimism in the market. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-21 00:25:07 | 2025-07-30 02:02:23 | Details Edit Delete | |
7871 | IPCVA: Sial Paris 2024 was a very important fair | On October 23, the most important food fair in Europe closed its doors with good business and optimism among exporters. The Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) participated with 33 companies and was visited by important national authorities. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The long-awaited Sial Paris 2024 has concluded and has confirmed not only the prestige of the fair itself but also the outstanding participation and presence of Argentine meat exporters who shined in the Argentine Beef Pavilion at the IPCVA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There was optimism, business and very good prospects, according to the comments made by the businessmen at the close of the fair. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The results are largely positive", said Jorge Grimberg, president of the IPCVA. "We had the opportunity to talk with officials from the European community, with importers, and we were accompanied by top-level authorities, such as the general secretary of the presidency, Karina Millei, and the secretary Juan Pazo, whom we thanked for the elimination of the obstacles to exports", he added.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Institute's vice-president, Mario Ravettino, commented that it was "a very important fair, not only because of the presence of European consumers and clients, but also because it brought together buyers from all over the world, such as China, Russia, the Arab countries and Israel ." In terms of business, Ravettino added, "we are in a stable market situation, interesting in terms of volume."</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Prices</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the products traded during the SIAL were the following:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Rump & Loin Hilton: US$15,200 (fob)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Wide steak: US$ 15,500 (fob)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Frozen buttock Italy 97VL: US$ 7,200 (fob)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">14 cuts fee 481: U$S 9,200 (fob)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Kosher: US$9,000/10,000 (fob)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Picanha Brazil: US$13,000 (fob)</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As for business, in addition to the traditional, very sustained demand, there were also new inquiries from destinations such as Eastern Europe and North Africa in response to some of the difficulties faced by Brazil. They also assured that good news is expected from Morocco, given that starting next month Argentina will be able to enter this destination without paying tariffs or VAT. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Argentine Beef Pavilion</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For participation in the fair, the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) developed a gigantic Argentine Beef Pavilion, built on a surface area of 1,050 m² with individual spaces for serving exporters and a large restaurant with more than 200 seats where they could invite their clients to taste grilled wide and narrow steaks.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The companies that accompanied the IPCVA in the Argentine Beef Pavilion were the following: Bernal Company, Frigolar, Offal Exp, La Anónima, Recreo Meat Processing Industries, Madeka, Forres Beltrán Meat Processing Plant, Santa Giulia, Italmen Menudencias, Rafaela Alimentos, ArreBeef, Lequio Group, Visom, Rioplatense Meat Processing Plant, South Meat Processing Plant, FRIMSA, Central Pampeana Company, APEA, Urien Loza, Gorina Meat Processing Plant, Azul Natural Beef, Bustos Beltrán, Friar, Tomasello, Abuelo Julio, Euro, Conallison, Quickfood, General Pico Meat Processing Plant, Ecocarnes, Angus Association, Argall and Estancias de Patagonia.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-28 00:10:59 | 2025-07-29 23:42:44 | Details Edit Delete |