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474  Japanese consumers hold beef in high esteem    <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="adn ads"> <div class="gs"> <div id=":lb" class="ii gt adP adO"> <div id=":kd" class="a3s aXjCH m16021f0cb0171c7c"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="gmail_quote"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="m_-8509534860208001336m_2393071200243482860gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <p>A great source of national pride in Japan is Wagyu beef, selectively bred locally for more than 150 years, and now known and exported all over the world. Wagyu beef&rsquo;s defining quality is the high level of intramuscular marbling, adding tenderness and flavour which is highly appreciated by Japanese beef consumers. Of the two types of domestic beef, Wagyu is viewed most highly, but its price makes it inaccessible for many, so&nbsp;<em>Kokusan</em>&nbsp;(non-Wagyu) beef is eaten more often.</p> </div> <div>Rather than thinking of different types of beef by their feed type (grainfed and grassfed), or production system, Japanese consumers generally classify beef in terms of origin &ndash; by country, and domestically by region and breed. Organic beef is well-known, but is seen by some as lacking tenderness.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p>Despite the strength of the local industry, Australian beef has built very high levels of awareness and consumption in the Japanese market. Ninety-eight percent of beef buyers have heard of Australian beef, 95% have eaten it before, and 52% have eaten it in the past month &ndash; higher than any other imported beef.</p> <p>Australian beef is known for its consistent quality and impeccable safety record &ndash; a vital factor in a market still conscious of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis in the mid-2000s. At least some of this success can be attributed to the strength of the True Aussie Beef brand, launched in Japan in 2014 and growing in strength every year.</p> <p>Australia&rsquo;s main competitor is the USA, although New Zealand and Canadian beef have also seen increases in consumption year-on-year. Australian and American beef share a large amount of consumers, but those surveyed tend to see American beef as a cheaper commodity while Australian is more premium. However, American beef is positively regarded for providing a wide range of cuts to suit consumer needs.</p> <p>In Japan, the biggest driver of growth in beef is being a &ldquo;family favourite&rdquo;. This is related to a number of factors, including quality and safety, but also availability, ease of preparation, and providing nutrition for the whole family.</p> <p>&nbsp;This is best encapsulated in the Japanese term &lsquo;<em>genki</em>&rsquo;, meaning something close to &lsquo;healthy&rsquo; or &lsquo;energetic&rsquo; in English &ndash; it insinuates vitality. For a number of years, MLA has worked hard to ensure True Aussie Beef is seen as helping Japanese families feel &lsquo;<em>genki</em>&rsquo;, and is committed to the ongoing promotion of Australian beef in this valuable market.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2017-12-04 17:26:38  2025-07-30 01:03:49  Details Edit Delete
478      <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="h7 " tabindex="-1" role="listitem"> <div class="Bk"> <div class="G3 G2"> <div id=":kb"> <div class="adn ads"> <div class="gs"> <div id=":nq" class="ii gt adP adO"> <div id=":np" class="a3s aXjCH m160222145d2dec66"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="m_5511754521388126625gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <p>The start-up of the project means an investment of 73.5 million euros and the creation of 475 jobs, both directly and indirectly.&nbsp; The building work, which has already begun, is expected to be finished in June 2019.</p> <p>The facilities are to be spread over an area larger than 58,000 square metres and will include cutting edge technology. Its productive capacity will be 2.5 million processed hams and shoulder joints, and 300,000 kilos yearly of Iberian pork processed products such as pork loin or chorizo which Elpozo Alimentaci&oacute;n will sell under its Legado Ib&eacute;rico brand.&nbsp; This brand has been in the market for more than fifteen years and is highly regarded by the consumer.</p> <p>The main axes under which the project was conceived are: safety, quality, environmental respect based on the UNE-EN ISO 14001 standard and maximum energy efficiency. The plant, equipped with the best technical, social and economic conditions, is prepared for approval from the most demanding of markets like the USA and Japan.</p> <p>The event was presided over by the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development, Rodrigo S&aacute;nchez Haro, who called the project &ldquo;inspirational and important for Jabugo, Huelva and Andaluc&iacute;a&rdquo;. He also highlighted the common ground between the Regional Government of Andalucia and Elpozo Alimentaci&oacute;n to expand and sell the products all over the world.</p> <p>For his part, the president of Elpozo Alimentaci&oacute;n, Tom&aacute;s Fuertes indicated that &ldquo;this investment is part of our objective to significantly increase exports of one of the gems of Spanish cuisine. Elpozo Alimentaci&oacute;n has come to Jabugo to join it in making the Jabugo brand and its products grow on an international playing field&rdquo;.</p> <p>The town&rsquo;s mayor, Gilberto Dominguez indicated that &ldquo;as from today Jabugo and Elpozo Alimentaci&oacute;n become synonymous&rdquo;, as the realisation of this project is a historic opportunity in terms of what the job and wealth creation means for the population.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2017-12-05 07:15:09  2025-07-29 22:58:11  Details Edit Delete
551  Richard Norton, MLA: Australian red meat industry to reach record sales  How did the Australian red meat industry perform in 2017 and what are we to expect from 2018 are the key questions everybody wants to know the answers to. Richard Norton, Managing Director at Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), gave EuroMeat News a clear picture regarding the progress made by this industry and the measures taken by MLA to help it surpass future challenges.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4 id="mcetoc_1c1v13qj80"><em><strong>EuroMeatNews.com: How was 2017 for the meat industry sector you are representing?</strong></em></h4> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>Richard Norton, MLA:</strong> </em>The Australian red meat industry is worth over 20 billion dollars annually to the economy. For 2017, the domestic beef industry is on track to have its largest sales year on record, estimated at just under $9 billion.&nbsp; Beef is still the clear market leader domestically, capturing 35% value share of all fresh meat sold in Australian retail stores.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tonnes of beef sold to Japan are up 11.4% and China 13.9% against aggressive South American and US competition.</p> <p>The prime lamb industry is now worth just under 3 billion dollars to the Australia economy with its value growing as production increases.</p> <p>Australia&rsquo;s brand is rated highly because of our industry&rsquo;s investment in representation in-market, integrity systems and product quality.&nbsp; On that front, Australia&rsquo;s world-leading eating quality grading system, Meat Standards Australia (MSA), is delivering an additional 130 million dollars to farm gate, has 48,000 voluntary members with product now exported under an eating quality graded cipher.</p> <p>In the <strong>European market</strong>, with Australian beef, sheepmeat and goat meat facing restrictive EU quota access arrangements which hamper industry&rsquo;s response to ongoing EU consumer demand, our industry continued to convey strong support for the early commencement of Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.&nbsp; Following the conclusion of the FTA scoping study, these negotiations are expected to be launched in early 2018.</p> <p>The Australian red meat industry has also been actively advocating enhanced bilateral trade ties for Australian beef and sheepmeat entering the United Kingdom (UK) following Brexit, and the development of an FTA (at the earliest opportunity) with the UK once it leaves the EU.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> </blockquote> <h4 id="mcetoc_1c1v1473e1"><strong><em>EMN: What do you expect from 2018?</em></strong></h4> <blockquote> <p><strong><em>RN:</em>&nbsp;</strong>MLA will continue to pursue its vision to be the recognized leader in delivering world-class research, development and marketing outcomes that benefit the Australian red meat and livestock industry.&nbsp;In collaboration with the red meat industry, MLA will continue to work on key projects such as:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>MLA will continue to drive demand for Australian red meat through understanding consumer insights and behavior&ndash; and implementing effective promotional campaigns based on data and evidence &ndash; both at home and in key international markets.</li> <li>Further increasing the scope of the MLA Donor Company&rsquo;s (a subsidiary of MLA)annual investment portfolio, which has in the last few years increased from some 30 million dollars to almost 100 million dollars.</li> <li>MLA is now involved in 11 projects within the Australian Government&rsquo;s Rural R&amp;D for Profit program.</li> <li>Working towards our aim of making the Australian red meat industry carbon neutral by 2030.</li> <li>Improving connectivity for the Australian red meat industry.</li> <li>A continued commitment to &lsquo;grassroots&rsquo; consultation to ensure research priorities, and subsequent investment, is guided by and fed back to red meat producers.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>For the <strong>Australian cattle market in 2018</strong>, Slaughter cattle supplies are forecast to increase, however the volume of cattle that came through to slaughter between 2013 and 2015 will not occur for a number of years because the herd is not there to liquidate and numbers will continue to be limited by the ongoing rebuild.The success of the Queensland wet season will set the stage for the year ahead and will heavily influence supply and price expectations. The state, which hosts about half the beef herd, has not had a substantial wet season since 2011&ndash;12 and will be thirsty for cattle if this summer is successful.</p> <p>For <strong>Australia&rsquo;s sheep meat market</strong>, assuming average seasonal conditions, production in 2018 looks likely to remain fairly steady, with lamb and mutton slaughter and carcase weights shaping up to be similar to 2017 levels.</p> <p>In the <strong>European market in 2018</strong>, FTA negotiations with the EU will provide an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the existing trading relationship. &nbsp;With the EU being an importer of high quality food products, the Australian red meat industry is ideally positioned to help meet future demand.&nbsp; Responding to market requirements by providing EU consumers with a choice of beef, veal, lamb, mutton and goat meat products, produced to the highest global standard, is at the forefront of our approach.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </blockquote> <h4 id="mcetoc_1c1v14eps2"><strong><em>EMN: As 2018 is approaching, what is your message for the specialists in the meat industry and for your collaborators?</em></strong></h4> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>RN:&nbsp;</strong></em>After 40 months as Managing Director of MLA, I&rsquo;ve met some 24,000 levy payers on farms, in businesses and at events big and small.There are common themes arising across the country.&nbsp;</p> <p>For many, there&rsquo;s a close interest in the contribution our red meat and livestock industry is making to feeding people all over the world.</p> <p>In the last three years, MLA has worked hard to better understand our consumers and inform our producers - this will continue heading into 2018. We&rsquo;ve also worked hard to improve our accountability and the transparency. MLA&rsquo;s2016/17 annual report carries 13 pages of key performance indicators, with progress reported against the industry&rsquo;s priorities.</p> <p>In 2018, MLA will continue to evolve in a world where investment is increasingly coming from businesses that understand innovation needs to be &lsquo;fast-tracked&rsquo; to remain competitive.&nbsp; Of MLA&rsquo;s total research spend in 2018, only 20% will come from producer levies and over 53 million dollars of our research funding will come from entities outside the Federal Government.</p> <p>Under successive federal governments with their matching research investment, the &lsquo;industry owned company&rsquo; model has served the industry well.&nbsp; Producers can be proud of what has been delivered through their joint investment in MLA.</p> <p>As an export focused sector, <strong>facilitating trade</strong> and <strong>improving market access</strong> will remain a key industry objective throughout 2018.&nbsp; Removing trade impediments not only cuts cost from the supply chain, but importantly allows our sector to respond to growing global demand for red meat.&nbsp;</p> <p>A key message for 2018 is that the <strong>consumer is king</strong>. MLA will continue to ensure we have a deep understanding ofmarket requirements &ndash; and therefore produce and supply quality red meat productsthat meet and exceed consumer expectations.&nbsp; We look forward to working closely with the supply chain, our international customers and partners in Europe in this regard. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </blockquote> <p><em>Photo Source: MLA/&nbsp;Richard Norton, Managing Director at Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA)</em></p>    Industry 2018-01-03 15:45:54  2025-07-30 12:18:14  Details Edit Delete
92  US will export pork to Argentina for the first time in decades    <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"After 25 years of discussions, America's pork producers will soon be able to export their fine product to Argentina," Pence said in the statement. "This is one more example of the commitment of President Trump and his entire administration to breaking down international trade barriers and making free and fair trade a win-win for American workers, farmers, and our trading partners."</p> <p>US pork producers will now be able to export all fresh, chilled, and frozen pork and pork products to a market valued at 10 million dollars per year.</p> <p>Argentina blocked the imports of pork meat and pork products imports from the US in 1992, because of concerns dealing with animal health.</p> <p>Pork exports from the US to Argetina will oficially resume after a team of Argentine food safety officials will conduct on-site verification of the United States meat inspecton system.</p> <p>The U.S. is the world's top pork exporter.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="ro"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> just announced that American pork will be exported to Argentina &amp; American farmers and ranchers will reap the rewards. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VPinPanama?src=hash">#VPinPanama</a> <a href="https://t.co/w1HDehhi42">pic.twitter.com/w1HDehhi42</a></p> &mdash; Vice President Pence (@VP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VP/status/898275703476695040">17 august 2017</a></blockquote>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2017-08-21 17:02:41  2025-07-30 13:22:41  Details Edit Delete
405  Best Practice Event hosted by ABP Food Group  ABP Food Group hosted a best practice Sustainability Summit for its beef and lamb processing sites. The aim of the event was to showcase and share examples of best practice and expertise from within the Group.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"All 120 attendees were encouraged to adopt innovations from other ABP Group locations across Ireland and the UK, and integrate to their local site. The bi-annual event, which took place in Dublin, has played a key part in ABP reaching many of its 2020 targets ahead of time," the company's statement read.</p> <p>Commenting at the event, Dean Holroyd, ABP&rsquo;s Technical and Sustainability Director said, &ldquo;This is an invaluable opportunity for the wider ABP team to share and learn. At the moment hundreds of innovative sustainability initiatives are taking place across all of our sites in Ireland and the United Kingdom, so it is important that all ABP sites benefit from these. Today builds on the success of our 2015 event where 50 new sustainability projects were adopted and implemented, contributing significantly to progress against our 2020 targets.&rdquo;</p> <p>ABP Food Group is a founding member of Origin Green. Earlier this year the company became the first organisation globally to achieve Carbon Trust Triple Certification for the third time in a row. The Carbon Trust Standard is the world&rsquo;s leading independent certification awarded to organisations that can demonstrate they are taking effective action to tackle their environmental impact, verifying reductions in carbon emissions, water use and waste output. It recognises good management and year-on-year improvements in sustainability performance.</p> <p>Furthermore, Olleco, ABP Food Group&rsquo;s renewable division recently announced a &pound;22 million investment in a green energy plant adjacent to the Arla dairy in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The plant will produce enough sustainable energy to power the equivalent of 12,000 homes.</p>    Industry 2017-11-15 06:55:19  2025-07-30 11:54:27  Details Edit Delete
390  Deli Halal launched a new line of halal-certified sliced meats  Deli Halal, a Kansas-based producer of halal-certified meat and cheese products, has announced that it has launched its new line of halal-certified sliced deli meats to mainstream supermarket chains such as Giant Food Stores and Stop & Shop Supermarkets throughout New England and much of the East Coast this month.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"American Muslim consumers are spending more than $124 billion a year, making up an ever-increasing market share. As a result, retailers in the U.S. are now recognizing halal consumers in their stores and are beginning to answer the call for more halal-certified products on their shelves," said Chris Barnett, co-founder of Deli Halal.</p> <p>In a survey conducted among American Muslims by Dinar Standard in 2015, 86% of respondents said they wanted halal food products to be available at their local grocery store. In addition, the mainstream consumer has become more educated about halal foods, their beneficial attributes, and how those attributes align with their current product preferences.</p> <p>"Deli Halal's products provide quality and convenience to the American Muslim consumer who is pursuing strict dietary guidelines and are on trend with mainstream consumer demand for more transparent and sustainable food products," Mr. Barnett added.</p> <p>The company wants to promote wholesomeness by refining the processes and ingredients used in the production of halal-certified food.</p> <p>"One of the unique influences that the halal standard has had on our process is how it has influenced our solutions to shelf life and food safety through the utilization of High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP), which preserves food through a physical process, thus eliminating the need for excessive chemical preservatives," Mr. Barnett said.</p> <p>Deli Halal has partnered with Halal Transactions of Omaha (HTO), which will direct and oversee its halal program. The company says it works closely with Dr. Ahmad Al-Absy, the President of HTO, and Jalot Al-Absy, HTO's Director and Quality Manager, to make sure the products and processes remain in compliance.</p> <p>"We are assisting Deli Halal in delivering a purely wholesome and quality halal product to grocery stores nationwide," said Dr. Al-Absy. "Together, we are very excited to be breaching fresh territory for U.S.-produced halal products in the mainstream market."</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Deli Halal/Facebook</em></p>    Retail 2017-11-12 08:00:01  2025-07-30 00:59:43  Details Edit Delete
418  Anuga FoodTec 2018 to set new exhibitor record  Anuga FoodTec, the leading international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, which will open its doors from 20 to 23 March 2018, is expected to gather around this year 1,700 exhibitors in the Cologne exhibition halls.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"Anuga FoodTec will continue its success story. We are once again forecasting a +13 percent increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous event. As such, as the only trade fair worldwide, Anuga FoodTec covers all aspects of the food production and will convince in the coming year even more than ever due to its enormous variety of offers and quality," said Katharina C. Hamma, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.</p> <p>In line with the high demand on the exhibitor side, Anuga FoodTec is again increasing its exhibition space in 2018 up to 140,000 square metres (+8 percent) and is being staged in Halls 4.2, 5.2, 6 to 9, 10.1 and for the first time additionally in Hall 10.2. Anuga FoodTec is also presenting itself in good form in terms of its degree of internationality: Companies from more than 50 countries will be presenting their new products in Cologne.</p> <p>"The high interest from abroad proves that Anuga FoodTec is the leading international supplier platform for the food and beverage industry," added Katharina C. Hamma.</p> <p>In addition to the comprehensive product show, which encompasses large-surface live presentations, a wide-ranging congress and event programme also awaits the trade visitors again. The top theme of Anuga FoodTec 2018 is Resource Efficiency.</p>    Events 2017-11-17 06:29:58  2025-07-28 19:01:05  Details Edit Delete
465    Cranswick, a leading UK food producer, announced recently it plans to build a poultry processing facility in Suffolk, a project valued at 54 million pounds (61 million euros). The company revealed its plans along with its interim results.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"As part of the development of our rapidly growing poultry business, we are announcing today our planned investment in a new primary poultry facility in Eye, Suffolk. This class-leading facility, which is scheduled for&nbsp;completion in late 2019, will double our existing capacity with further room for expansion," Adam Couch, Cranswick's Chief Executive Officer, said.</p> <p>"The facility will incorporate the highest animal welfare standards and latest generation production techniques and equipment to drive operational efficiency gains. We also plan to upscale our feed mill and hatchery operations to maintain our fully integrated supply chain model," Mr. Couch added.</p> <p>Furthermore, the company announced that it also plans to invest 13 million pounds (14.71 million euros) to upscale existing milling and hatchery facilities.</p> <p>In the first half of the financial year 2017-2018, Cranswick allocated 29 million pounds (32.83 million euros) to add capacity, extended capability and drive efficiencies.</p> <p>The company's sales increased by 13% to 714.6 million pounds (809 million euros) and its like-for-like sales rose by 18% compared to the previous year. Cranswick reported an adjusted profit before tax of 44.4 million pounds (50.26 million euros), with an increase of 17.2% compared to the similar period from the previous year. Its adjusted earnings per share for the company rose by 20.1% to 70p.</p>    Industry 2017-11-03 07:00:26  2025-07-30 06:04:54  Details Edit Delete
467    Cranswick, a leading UK food producer, plans to invest 54 million pounds (61 million euros) in a poultry processing facility in Suffolk. The project was announced alongside the company's interim result for the six months ended September 30, 2017.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"As part of the development of our rapidly growing poultry business, we are announcing today our planned investment in a new primary poultry facility in Eye, Suffolk. This class-leading facility, which is scheduled for&nbsp;completion in late 2019, will double our existing capacity with further room for expansion," Adam Couch, Cranswick&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer, said.</p> <p>The facility will incorporate the highest animal welfare standards and latest generation production techniques and equipment to drive operational efficiency gains. We also plan to upscale our feed mill and hatchery operations to maintain our fully integrated supply chain model," Mr. Couch added.</p> <p>Cranswick also revealed it plans to invest also 13 million pounds (14.7 million euros) to upscale existing milling and hatchery facilities.</p> <p>The company also announced it had invested 29 million pounds (32.8 million euros) in the first half of the financial year 2017-2018 to add capacity, extended capability and drive efficiencies.</p> <p>Cranswick reported sales of 714.6 million pounds (808.97 million euros), with an increase of 17.2% compared to the previous financial year. The company's like-for-like revenue grew by 18%.</p> <p>Furthermore, the adjusted profit before tax reached 44.4 million pounds (50.25 million euros), increasing by 17.2% compared to the previous year. The adjusted earnings per share grew by 20.1% to 70.0p.</p>    Industry 2017-12-01 07:00:16  2025-07-30 14:30:50  Details Edit Delete
394  New sheep export protocol confirmed between Australia and China  Australia and China have agreed to new conditions for exports of live feeder and slaughter sheep and goats and improved conditions for exports of bovine, sheep and goat semen. The new protocol signed between the two countries will strengthen the 13.2 billion dollars two-way agricultural trade relationship Australia shares with China, according to the announcement made by the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Luke Hartsuyker.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"Australia and China share a longstanding and mutually beneficial trade in livestock and genetic material," Minister Hartsuyker said. "China is our tenth largest market for live animal exports, growing from $117 million in 2010 to $173 million in 2016, and is our largest market for breeder cattle," Mr. Hartsuyker added.</p> <p>The Australian meat industry sees a potential to grow on the Chinese market as the trade increased significantly year-over-year, as there is a high demand for Australian livestock in China.</p> <p>All protocols were signed at the sixth Sanitary and Phytosanitary High-Level Dialogue meeting between Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Chinese officials in Sydney.</p> <p>"Tariff reductions under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) have seen the pre-ChAFTA 10% tariff for live slaughter and feeder cattle and live slaughter sheep exports fall to just 4%. These tariffs will be completely eliminated by 1 January 2019," the Minister's statement read.</p> <p>Australia is one of the few countries to have negotiated access for live feeder and slaughter cattle to China.<br />In 2016, Australia exported over 3 million feeder, slaughter, and breeder livestock around the world, including approximately 1 million feeder and slaughter cattle exported to 16 markets.</p>    Market 2017-11-13 10:09:23  2025-07-30 06:00:23  Details Edit Delete
413  Empire Kosher Poultry celebrates '80 Years of Trust' at Kosherfest  Empire Kosher Poultry, a US based certified kosher brand of natural and organic poultry celebrating '80 Years of Trust' at Kosherfest, the world's largest and most attended kosher-certified products trade show, in Secaucus, New Jersey on November 14th and 15th.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"Empire's award-winning taste and commitment to quality for eight decades has made the Empire brand a family tradition for generations and is exemplified by our natural and organic products. We never, ever administer antibiotics, or growth hormones and steroids, and we humanely raise our flocks on family farms before they are harvested under the strictest standards and requirements for kosher certification," said Jeffrey N. Brown, President of Hain Pure Protein Corporation, a subsidiary of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) which includes the Empire Kosher brand.</p> <p>"Our organic flocks are free range and fed non-GMO certified organic grains, and consumers can trust that every Empire product meets our highest standards for both kosher and natural at the same time," Mr. Brown added.</p> <p>At Kosherfest, attendees will be able to see and sample new products being introduced for 2018 including pre-sliced Natural Southwest Style and Peppered Turkey Deli Meats in re-sealable packaging, in addition to products launched earlier this year to meet the changing tastes of kosher consumers. Empire brand is the only kosher turkey brand featured in the recent Cook's Illustrated holiday issue of recommended products and is a Thanksgiving favorite every year.</p> <p>Founded in 1938, Empire Kosher is known for being 'Certifiably Delicious!' with great-tasting fresh and frozen poultry, as well as deli, frozen foods, and soups and broths enjoyed by both kosher and secular consumers throughout the United States.</p> <p>The Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), headquartered in Lake Success, NY, is a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.</p>    Industry 2017-11-16 10:00:13  2025-07-30 07:25:20  Details Edit Delete
144  Czech farmers have reduced the use of antibiotics in pork by 27.8%  Czech farmers have reduced the use of antibiotics in pork by 27.8% between 2010 and 2015 and they use less medication for animals than farmers in Germany, Poland or Belgium, the Ministry of Agriculture statement read.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"For Czech pig farmers, there are strict conditions for breeding. Each animal must be under the veterinary supervision and the keeper must record all medications. In addition, it controls the conditions in which pigs live, whether they have enough space. Even with strict rules, they are able to produce quality meat without undesirable substances," said Agriculture Minister Marian Jure?ka.</p> <p>According to the Czech Ministry of Agriculture, after years since the strict antibiotic policy was implemented, now the Czech Republic ranks among the EU countries with decreasing consumption in antibiotics. The overall consumption of antibiotics used in food-producing animals is steadily decreasing.</p> <p>"The quality of domestic pig breeders is confirmed by the fact that no banned substance such as antibiotics, hormones or dioxins has yet been found in Czech pork meat, "said the president of the Association of Pig Breeders Josef Luka.</p> <p>Since June 2016 there has been a slight increase in Czech pig meat production and exports. In 2015, the total pig meat production was 309.8 thousand tons, and it increased in the following year reaching 310.5 thousand tons. The annual export growth rate is 8.3%.</p> <p>In 2017, the Czech authorities expect "stable market developments" and "continuing strong demand on the world market".</p> <p>Year-on-year, exports grew by 8.3%. In 2017, stable market developments are expected, particularly in view of the continuing strong demand on the world market.</p>    Industry 2017-09-06 14:00:15  2025-07-28 10:03:55  Details Edit Delete
449  Danish Crown enters South Africa through ESS-Food  ESS-FOOD, a food-trading company owned by Danish Crown, has acquired a 70% stake in the food distribution company Overberg Food Distributors headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"For several years we have enjoyed stable sales to South Africa. This prompted us to look at the possibility of entering the market for the sale and distribution of meat, which we now have acted on by acquiring a 70%&nbsp;stake in Overberg Food Distributors," explains Morten Holm, CEO of ESS-FOOD.</p> <p>ESS-FOOD announced that Overberg Food Distribution's long-term strategy is mainly based on expanding its operations to cover the whole of South Africa</p> <p>The company will act as the Danish Crown group's bridgehead on the continent, where the countries in West Africa are deemed to hold particular potential.</p> <p>"It's important for Danish Crown as a group to create a strong foundation for future business on the African continent. In doing so, we&rsquo;ll be able to benefit from the economic growth which is expected in Africa in the coming decades," says Jais Valeur, Group CEO of Danish Crown.</p> <p>Overberg Food Distributors has 250 employees, and serves approximatively 2,000 customers, largely in the southern part of South Africa, from cold stores in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The company was founded 25 years ago, and today has revenues of nearly 350 million DKK (47 million euros) a year.</p> <p>In the fiscal year 2015-2016, the Danish Crown group posted a revenue of nearly 600 million DKK (80.6 million euros) in Africa, which included sales by ESS-FOOD of 25,000 tons of meat at a value of 150 million DKK (20.15 million euros) on the South African market.</p> <p>According to the group, ESS-FOOD will be responsible for selling all the Danish Crown's products in Africa, everything from Danish bacon and German Schweinshaxe, to Polish sausages and canned products from Tulip.</p> <p>Overberg's founder and sole owner, Guy Osler, is retaining 30% of the shares and will carry on as CEO of the company.</p> <p>The acquisition is subject to approval of the South African authorities.</p>    Industry 2017-11-27 11:11:01  2025-07-30 13:03:42  Details Edit Delete
464  DAT-Schaub increases its presence in the South American market with five acquisitions  DAT-Schaub, a Danish Crown subsidiary and a market-leading supplier of natural casings for sausage and salami production, has acquired a controlling interest in the companies Insuban Ltda and Indexna S.A. in Chile, Tricolsa S.A.S. in Colombia and ESB in Brazil, a move that has secured a strong and broadly-based sales and production organisation in South America.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"Having operations in South America is a very new situation for us. It's a continent where people eat a lot of sausages and salami, so establishing activities in South America is a natural step in our efforts to<br />grow," says Jan Roelsgaard, CEO, DAT-Schaub.</p> <p>DAT-Schaub is also acquiring a majority interest in the Spanish company Agrimares society, S.L., which will strengthen DAT-Schaub's existing activities on the Iberian Peninsula.</p> <p>In addition to sales organizations in Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Spain, DAT-Schaub will also have access to South American raw materials, as the four companies all have their own production facilities.</p> <p>"The local management in all the companies will stay on. Also, Manuel and Daniel Cespedes, from the founding family of Agrimares society S.L, and Daniel Berlitz, a shareholder in ESB, are going to retain an ownership interest in their respective companies, thereby ensuring that we have a common interest in developing the companies through organic growth in the various markets. It's a model we have used before &ndash; and with success &ndash; when buying into wholly or partially owner-managed companies, so my expectations for the future are high," says Jan Roelsgaard.</p>    Industry 2017-11-30 06:41:00  2025-07-30 07:19:03  Details Edit Delete
2074  Taste, true, meaning - the essence of SIAL PARIS 2018    <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"In the food sector, the future can arrive quickly, very quickly: and so anticipation is the key" - well... that would be exactly my words if Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL network Director would not said that first. The most spectacular show in the F&amp;B industry is opening new paths with this edition and Mr. Trentesaux is the perfect guide in this labirinth of "taste, true, meaning" , which seems to be the quintessence of this exibit.</p> <p>1. What is your strategy for attracting new exhibitors and how many are the newcomers that appeared in the latest editions of SIAL Paris?</p> <p>SIAL DNA is all about new products and innovation, so this is our main strategy to attract newcomers, which works very well as more than 40% or our exhibitors are new comers usually, this without mentioning launching new sector, such as alternative food one in 2018.</p> <p>2. What are the novelties from this year's edition?</p> <p>&bull; This new sector about Alternative food which includes organic, &bdquo;free from&rdquo;, healthy, sustainable, animal welfare products, <br />&bull; A new feature about the future of FOOD planet, with content about what may happen by 2030 in our sector, 40 rising start-ups coming from Europe, and virtual realty application applied to food sector.<br />&bull; Tasting Square, to discover all the drinks presented by our exhibitors in one place<br />&bull; Open Tasting Bar, to taste Latin American drinks</p> <p>3. How much time ahead do participants make their reservations for SIAL?</p> <p>On average 18 months before, but this year we have opened 2020 SIAL Paris to sale a month ago, so the trend is most likely to become 2 years.<br />4. How renowned is SIAL Paris at an international level? What about its section dedicated to the meat industry?</p> <p>Our brand is very strong internationally thanks to its local shows, and seeing the international proportion growing on the floor this year (87%) it confirms that our reputation, being the number one food exhibition network, is true and will be tangible once again in Paris from 21 to 25 October.</p> <p>5. What are your expectations regarding this year's edition and regarding SIAL's meat &amp; poultry exhibition?</p> <p>The sector is stable and part of the top 5 of our exhibiting sectors (21 in total), we notice that our meat &amp; poultry client are offering more and more qualititive products answering the worldwide consumers&rsquo; expectations.</p> <p>6. What can you say about the trade fair's evolution looking back to the first edition?</p> <p>The Food sector is a very dynamic and innovative one and our brand is definitely the perfect image of it in termes of growth but also in terms of innovations and trends. With more than 400.000 products presented at the show in 2016 and expected in 2018 coming from 119 different countries, so a real bowl of inspiration to be found on the floor.</p> <p>7. How many visitors are you expecting this year?</p> <p>160.000 expected professionals coming from 194 countries.</p> <p>8. What is your message for the participants?</p> <p>Be part of the world number food innovation exhibition, to find new providers, new ingredients, new ideas to differentiate your company.</p> <p>9. How is the French trade fair different from other renowned food and beverage exhibitions from around the world?</p> <p>Our show is different mainly due to the content provided: current and future trends in our sector, and is a real food laboratory to taste, launch new products in real.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>10. How does SIAL Paris support the French food and beverages industry?</p> <p>SIAL Paris and the Agriculture Ministry are supporting the 1st exhibiting country in 2018, French companies present at the show with a specific visibility &ndash; a common signage, and a specific path to be found before the show and at the entrances.<br />11. Considering how popular is the French cuisine at an international level, how does SIAL plan to promote it further?</p> <p>We promote French cuisine with our patron Yannick All&eacute;no as well as with the numerous chefs who come to make demos, courses... at La Cuisine (our food service feature in Hall 5B)<br />12. Which are the most popular products showcased during the exhibition?</p> <p>We don&rsquo;t focus on popular products, but the most innovative ones. As you will see 15 of them have been highlighted as the most innovative ones by a jury of experts. Please join the SIAL innovation ceremony on Monday 22nd at 5pm to discover the Bronze, silver and Gold awards.</p> <p>13. The alternative food sector has performed well in 2016. What are the startups that were present at SIAL 2016 and managed to launch successfully their innovative products in the market?</p> <p>The Alternative food sector didn&rsquo;t exist in 2016. And even if there are a lot of new companies in this sector in 2018, there are not only start-ups.</p> <p>14. What are the trends that are going to gain traction in the market in the next few years and how is the F&amp;B industry responding?</p> <p>Please refer to our press pack on our worldwide surveys, published in September. In brief, waht we could say: All the studies of our Industry, Consumption and Foodservice experts - to be discovered exclusively here - and all the feedback from the professionals - many of whom will be exhibiting at SIAL Paris 2018 &ndash; attestto three major phenomena that are in the process of remodelling Planet Food. These phenomena can be summed up in three epithets: &ldquo;taste&rdquo;, &ldquo;true&rdquo; and &ldquo;meaning&rdquo;, and the claim really is no exaggeration, considering the degree to which these notions are being creatively fashioned worldwide. Notions that have been revamped and reinvented, and brought into line with the very spirit of the age! The emergence of these three phenomena has been dependent on the will of all Planet Food stakeholders, with each stakeholder feeding into and reinforcing<br />the phenomena, as if each one of us were conscious of the commitments incumbent on us, and which are in a way our common denominator. This, too, is something new: Planet Food has undergone a paradigm change! And this is no fleeting trend.</p> <p>It is a veritable revolution, tapping into the very DNA of our sector, and whichis transporting us in double-quick time from yesterday&rsquo;s to tomorrow&rsquo;s world. It is precisely the role of SIAL Paris, as the food innovation observatory, to throw the spotlight on this dynamic situation which, ingredient by ingredient, from one continent to the next, is helping determine what will go onto our plates in the future. In the food sector, the future can arrive quickly, very quickly: and so anticipation is the key. The &ldquo;Taste - True - Meaning&rdquo; commitment will therefore be a central feature of the 2018 edition of SIAL Paris, to provide support to all professionals in the pursuit of this marvellous process and to offer them the visibility they need, to grow and flourish in France and, of course, abroad, aided by the inherent appeal of Paris, the world&rsquo;s gastronomic capital.</p>    Events 2018-10-19 17:22:55  2025-07-30 02:56:30  Details Edit Delete
319  Beef consumption increased in Germany due to immigration  Beef consumption in Germany saw a rise due to the large number of refugees that the country received after the immigration crisis in 2015, Albert Holtmann Scholten, an expert in economics and market trends, explained during the conference held in Bucharest, Romania, by the European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV).  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"In the next 10 years, we will witness many changes. Chicken meat will report the biggest increase, but this is not the main issue. One very important subject is the evolution witnessed in beef and veal consumption. In Germany, due to the pressures on the milk market, the number of herds will decline, so we will lose some of the beef markets. In pork, the situation is slightly different. Maybe Germany we will see a decline in the number of pig herds, but we will witness a&nbsp;positive situation. This means that at least 10% of EU pigs will be exported to other non-EU countries. And this is a big problem, that we depend heavily on other non-EU countries," said Mr. Scholten.</p> <p>Furthermore, Mr. Scholten talked about the evolution of meat consumption. "We are observing a very interesting evolution in beef consumption. It may be surprising, but consumption is rising in Germany, and the refugees play a role in this. Last year, about one million immigrants came to Germany, and the majority of them are Muslims that consume large quantities of beef. It will be a good market in the future in my opinion. On the other hand, the number of cattle is decreasing. The beef will remain stable, but at the moment, the kilogram of beef is about 4 euros," the German expert said in a statement.</p> <p>Albert Holtmann Scholten talked during the UECBV conference on the subject of "The economic role of meat production and meat consumption trends."</p> <p>The European Union of Commerce with Animals and Meat Crafts (UECBV), chaired by Mr. Philippe Borremans, organized the Annual General Assembly in Bucharest, October 19-21, 2017, in the space dedicated to the conferences at CARO Hotel, Bucharest.</p> <p>UECBV is among the most important European organizations representing 53 associations and federations from 24 EU Member States, but also from Japan, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine. In total, 20,000 companies and enterprises with 230,000 employees are regrouped in UECBV.</p>    Market 2017-10-22 14:00:38  2025-07-30 00:21:21  Details Edit Delete
402  Tyson Foods purchased Original Philly Holdings  Tyson Foods recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Original Philly Holdings, a Philadelphia-base company, which is one of the leading producers of raw and fully-cooked Philly-style sandwich steak and cheesesteak appetizer products from the United States.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"Original Philly Holdings is a natural, strategic fit with our Prepared Foods Business," said Tyson Foods Prepared Foods Group President Sally Grimes. "The Original Philly brand and portfolio of products are highly regarded in the foodservice industry and have a growing list of customer relationships with chain and convenience store operators."</p> <p>Original Philly Holdings consists of two business units: Original Philly Cheesesteak Company, which manufactures raw Philly Style sandwich steak products, and Philadelphia Pre-Cooked Steak Company, which manufactures fully-cooked Philly-style sandwich steak products. Its customers include foodservice, retail and convenience store providers.</p> <p>The company has approximately 250 employees and it operates two plants in Philadelphia.</p> <p>&ldquo;We look forward to combining our commercial and operational resources with Original Philly Holdings&rsquo; capabilities to offer new solutions to customers and consumers, expand distribution, and continue the growth and legacy of the business,&rdquo; Mr. Grimes said.</p> <p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to be part of the Tyson Foods family, which will allow us to build on the legacy of our business,&rdquo; said John Karamatsoukas, president and CEO of Original Philly Holdings. &ldquo;Tyson Foods is a leader in the food industry and has a strong reputation for successfully acquiring and growing family-owned businesses like ours. With deep appreciation for our customers, employees, and vendors&rsquo; contributions to Original Philly&rsquo;s success, I remain confident that Tyson Foods will honor and operate the business in a manner consistent with the values we embrace,&rdquo; the president and CEO of Original Philly Holdings added.</p> <p><em>Photo Source: Facebook/Tyson Foods</em></p>    Industry 2017-11-14 14:00:04  2025-07-30 13:00:39  Details Edit Delete
117  McDonald's plans to reduce antibiotics in chicken  McDonald's announced it plans to reduce the use of antibiotics for its broiler chickens at an international scale starting with 2018 joining the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"Starting in 2018, we will begin implementing a new broiler chicken antibiotics policy in markets around the world1, which will require the elimination of antibiotics defined by the WHO as Highest Priority Critically Important (&ldquo;HPCIA&rdquo;) to human medicine," the press release said.</p> <p>As of January 2018, McDonald's will eliminate HPCIAs in broiler chicken from Brazil, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the US, and Europe. And towards the end of 2019, the food American franchise will target eliminating HPCIAs from Australia and Russia.</p> <p>McDonald's estimates that by 2027, all HPCIAs will be eliminated from its food chains around the world.</p> <p>&ldquo;Our goal is to have this policy implemented before this date,&rdquo; McDonald's said in its policy update.</p>    Industry 2017-08-28 09:49:47  2025-07-30 13:57:41  Details Edit Delete
556      <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"The global demand for meat is rising for all species and combined with steady, low feed costs, this resulted in 2017 being a calm, stable and even optimistic year for the meat industry," said Mr. Maillard.</p> <p>Mr. Maillard explained that the optimism in 2017 has resulted in an investment wave all around the world and more specific in the EU, US and China. For 2018, the Belgian Meat Office representative says that the global demand for meat is expected to remain strong but there are several threats. "Also, consumer concern about meat, however not new, is growing and its pace seems to be picking up."</p> <p>Furthermore, Mr. Maillard believes that regarding the Belgian meat industry, for 2018, it is important not to lose sight of the domestic EU market and care for it. In Mr. Maillard's opinion the industry must understand that the global consumer has a growing interest, articulated through new social media, in the story behind the meat on his plate/in his bowl.</p>    Industry 2018-01-03 11:25:21  2025-07-29 19:41:43  Details Edit Delete
275  EU and Canada ended hormone-treated meat dispute after 21 years  The European Union and Canada have recently settled a 21-year dispute over the issue of hormone-treated meat following the Canada-EU Trade Agreement, according to a joint EU-Canadian notification published by the World Trade Organization (WTO).  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>"The Government of Canada and the European Union concluded a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, in which they have liberalized substantially all trade and further strengthened the economic and trade relationship between Canada and the European Union," the joint statement to WTO said.</p> <p>Furthermore, according to the statement, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which went into force last month, made possible for the two counterparts to find a mutually agreed solution and settled the dispute.</p> <p>Tuesday, Canada agreed to suspend its dispute on the meat hormone issue while the deal trade remains in place. In addition, through the CETA deal, Canada will be able to export duty-free 50,000 tons of beef without hormones to the European Union.</p> <p>The dispute at the WTO between Canada and the European Union started in 1996 after the EU introduced a ban on the imports of Canadian hormone-treated beef.</p>    Market 2017-10-06 14:00:06  2025-07-30 04:04:09  Details Edit Delete
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