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176	LAPF Pension Fund invests $3.90 million in a meat processing plant in Tanzania	LAPF Pension Fund (LAPF) has signed a shareholding contract with Eclipse Investments LLC to build a modern meat processing plant from the Mvomero, District of Morogoro.	<p> </p> <p>"The investment rate made by LAPF is $ 3.9 Million equivalent to 39 percent of the company's shares, where Eclipse Investments LLC shares 46 percent stake and Busara Investments LLP has 15% shares", said Sanga.</p> <p>Mr. Sanga added that the factory will spread across 6,000 acres of which 1,200 acres have been built for livestock pastures. It is estimated that the new unit will process 300 cattle and 2,000 goats per day at its full capacity. In addition, 500 jobs will be created in the area.</p> <p>"We recognize that Tanzania has many potential investment opportunities in the industry, but LAPF has seen this opportunity as one which satisfies all investment agenda criteria," said Eliud Sanga, LAPF Pension Fund General Director.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-13 10:00:07	2025-08-01 06:15:52	Details Edit Delete
282	Spain's pig exports continue to grow in 2017	Pig exports will continue to grow in 2017, especially in terms of value, according to the data for the first half of the year, indicating that the Spanish industry is selling products with a higher added value on the international markets. The same situation appears in the case of cattle exports, where a record has been achieved for the first half of the year, and to processed products, the president of ANICE, Carlos Serrano, told EuroMeatNews.com.	<p> </p> <p>"The last year 2016 marked a new milestone in the Spanish meat trade, surpassing for the first time, more than 5,000 million euros in exports, and more than 2 million tons of meat and processed products sold in markets around the world," the head of ANICE said.</p> <p>Mr. Serrano further explained that this data indicates that the Spanish meat industry has had a significant growth throughout the years. From reporting few foreign sales, it became the leading export sector of the Spanish agri-food industry and a power in the world market of meat products in little more than a quarter of a century.</p> <p>In 2016, the Spanish meat exports accounted for a total of 2.27 million tons of meat and processed products of all kinds worth 5,562 million euros, which represented a growth of 16.7% in volume and 14.8% in value compared to 2015, with an increasingly positive trade balance, in this case, 494%.</p> <p>"These global figures are largely based on the unstoppable external trajectory of the pig sector, where Spain is already one of the world's leading exporters," said Mr. Serrano.</p> <p>Mr. Serrano explained that the substantial growth of the Spanish international trade has occurred especially in pork. The opening of the Southeast Asia markets, mainly China, has ranked Spain as the third pig meat world exporter, only behind the United States and Germany.</p> <p>The head of ANICE says that, still, the Spanish meat industry wants to grow further. “Nevertheless, a lot of work remains to be done as the open up of new markets and remove the exports barriers of beef and sheep meat and, in particular, processed products with high added value.”</p> <p>Referring to the challenges that the Spanish meat industry will have to face in order to further develop its exports, Mr. Serrano said that promoting the export of meat products to third countries will be the main challenge in the next years.</p> <p>“Spain has to promote the exportation of meat products with high added value, which are also typical of our delicatessen, specific to Spanish production and therefore with little competition from other destinations,” Mr. Serrano said.</p> <p>Furthermore, in the case of the Spanish pig sector, Mr. Serrano considers that there is a need to diversify markets and to be prepared for a possible fall of the Chinese imports. While, in the case of beef and sheep meat, Mr. Serrano says that the great challenge is to open up new export markets, especially in South-East Asia, which are so important for pig meat.</p> <p>“These markets are currently closed for Spanish cattle and sheep and our aim is to open them as soon as possible,” added Mr. Serrano.</p>	1		Market		2017-10-07 07:52:28	2025-08-01 10:31:55	Details Edit Delete
396	New Zealand resumes casings shipments to China		<p> </p> <p>"The Ministry for Primary Industries and Chinese authorities have successfully completed talks to enable exports of semi-processed natural casings from New Zealand to China to resume," said Mr. O’Connor.</p> <p>In 2013, according to the Agriculture Minister New Zealand voluntarily suspended exports in semi-processed casings in response to discussions with Chinese authorities about the processing steps for these casings.</p> <p>"New Zealand was able to provide information to Chinese authorities and work with them on revised certification requirements to enable trade to resume next month,” Mr. O'Connor said.</p> <p>The official added that the country was able to provide information to Chinese authorities and work with them on revised certification requirements to enable trade to resume next month.</p> <p>"Natural casings from New Zealand have traditionally been in high demand in China.</p> <p>"New Zealand currently exports fully processed casings to China. Access for semi-processed casings will provide industry with opportunities to increase export value and returns," Mr. O’Connor</p> <p>Mr. O'Connor furthermore said that New Zealand is currently exporting fully processed casings to China and that the access for semi-processed casings on the Chinese market will provide the industry with opportunities to increase export value and returns.</p> <p>China will be a significant market for our semi-processed casings, with exports expected to exceed $100 million, according to the Ministry representative.</p>	1		Market		2017-11-13 13:43:39	2025-08-01 09:48:30	Details Edit Delete
657	Russia looks into increasing its meat exports to Jordan	Alexander Tkachev, Russian minister of Agriculture, declared ar a meeting with Jordan's ambassador in Russia Amjad Adayle that Russia could be interested in increasing its meat and dairy exports to Jordan, as reported by PRIME.	<p> </p> <p>"The Russian side is interested in increasing exports of meat and dairy products, as well as in increasing the supply of wheat and poultry meat to the Jordanian market," Tkachev said, quoting the release of the Russian department, according to PRIME.</p> <p>The Russian official added that the cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture has great prospects, a good potential for increasing the volumes of mutual deliveries of already existing commodity items, as well as expanding the commodity nomenclature of the products supplied.</p>	1		Market		2018-01-23 14:09:54	2025-08-01 04:14:27	Details Edit Delete
596	Vion names new member on the supervisory board	Vion Food Group has appointed Theo Koekkoek (46) as a new member of its supervisory board.	<p> </p> <p>"Theo brings extensive international management experience in the food and agri sector. I am happy to welcome him as a member of our board" says Sipko Schat, chairman of the supervisory board.</p> <p>Koekkoek is replacing Toon van Hoof whose term will end at the next general meeting of shareholders 27 March 2018. Mr van Hoof was no longer statutorily eligible for re-election. “Toon van Hoof made a significant contribution to Vion’s development since he joined the supervisory board in 2003. I would like to thank him for his commitment, support and efforts" says Sipko Schat.</p> <p>Following the two changes, the supervisory board will comprise of Sipko Schat (chairman), Hans Huijbers (vice chairman), Marieke Bax, Tom Heidman, Theo Koekkoek, Ton van der Laan and Ronald Lotgerink.</p> <p>Vion is an international meat producer with production locations in the Netherlands and in Germany and with sales support offices in thirteen countries worldwide. In 2016, Vion had a number of 11,500 employees and a €4.7 billion turnover.</p>	1		Industry		2018-01-12 13:37:44	2025-07-31 23:05:10	Details Edit Delete
629	Tobias Weber is the new CEO of the Weber Group	Starting with the 1st of January, 2018, Tobias Weber has become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Weber Maschinenbau and thus he will assume the overall responsibility within the Weber Group, according to a statement.	<p> </p> <p>"We set the pace when it comes to innovative and highly efficient equipment for slicing and loading cheese, meat and sausages. Our aim is to achieve technological leadership with our latest portfolio extension, the packaging machines, as well. We want to be the first contact concerning an advanced and trend-setting production of cold cuts”, explains Weber. “Therefore I will continue to focus on our greatest strength – the closeness to our customers – by an uncompromising alignment of the entire organization on our customers. Furthermore, we will concentrate on the establishment of our own subsidiaries worldwide."</p> <p>The oldest son of company founder Günther Weber has been an active part of the company since 2009: first as head of the application technology department, then as head of strategic business development and since June 2016 as managing director.</p> <p>Weber Maschinenbau is one of the leading system providers for cold cuts. The company employs over 1,300 employees at 22 locations in 18 nations.</p>	1		Industry		2018-01-18 10:23:27	2025-07-31 14:55:30	Details Edit Delete
992	Wales to introduce mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses		<p> </p> <p>"Welfare friendly infrastructure and facilities will be supported and also the installation and upgrading of CCTV monitoring systems. I want to assist Food Business Operators to put systems in place, while legislating for CCTV in slaughterhouses is taking place in England. I want Wales’ slaughterhouses to be fully prepared as I continue to explore opportunities to legislate in the longer term," the statement released by Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet Secretary Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, read.</p> <p>The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Government's hints at future legislation to introduce CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses.</p> <p>BVA and the Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) have been campaigning across the UK for mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses covering all areas where live animals are kept, as well as full and unrestricted 24/7 access to CCTV footage for Official Veterinarians (OVs).</p> <p>"Mandatory CCTV will provide an essential tool in fostering a culture of compassion that helps safeguard animal welfare. It will also be important for Official Veterinarians to have unrestricted access to footage to ensure Wales continues to have the some of the highest standards of animal health, welfare and food safety," said Sarah Carr, President of BVA Welsh Branch.</p>	1		Industry		2018-03-24 08:33:27	2025-08-01 13:37:16	Details Edit Delete
374	EXCLUSIVE: Vion looks for new markets to sell all of what pigs offer	Vion Food Group, the international meat producer based in The Netherlands, is looking to enter new markets in order to improve the efficiency of the usage of raw materials of the animals, Sjoerd van Leeuwen, Vion sales director Pork, told EuroMeat News.	<p> </p> <p>"What we are interested in, and that's a kind of success story we want to achieve, is improving the supply chain when it comes to the efficiency and usage of the raw material. We need to use all the parts of the animal. And that's why we, of course, try to enter new markets," said Mr. van Leeuwen.</p> <p>Vion's sales director says that the company wants to balance the pork and beef carcasses and that there are a lot of interesting markets for the company's wide range of products based on the remaining raw materials from the animals. Normally, from an average pig of 119 kilograms 55 kilograms of meat is produced, whereas, in the case of an average bovine of 575 kilograms, 195 kilograms of meat would result.</p> <p>Depending on food preferences and culture, some countries have a higher demand for the more unusual parts of the animals, which are not consumed in Western Europe. Amongst others, because it is important to balance the animal, these are the markets that Vion is targeting.</p> <p>In 2016, Vion has invested in whole carcass use to obtain an optimal added value from each individual carcass and the company plans to continue on this path in 2017.</p> <p>According to Mr. van Leeuwen, in particular, the Far East market is interesting for the company's plans to reduce food waste.</p> <p>"We need the Far East for that. But the continent is also an interesting market because the standard of living for the Asian people is increasing, so we see a great potential there. Besides that, we are also interested in Eastern Europe, where the standard of living is also on the rise. It would be very important for us to gain access to these markets," Mr. van Leeuwen added. "It's not that one market is more important than the other market. All the clients are important, but for different products."</p> <p>Still, the Vion official considers that to enter major markets, such as China, with products made from raw materials of the animals, is a considerable challenge for the company and a complex process. "We need qualifications for our sites to get permission to enter a market and to export."</p> <p>In the case of the Chinese market, Vion received certification from the Chinese authorities for its Dutch facilities in Boxtel, Apeldoorn, Scherpenzeel and Groenlo, and for its German plants in Perleberg and Emstek.</p> <p>Vion has a very long tradition of export to the Far East. It has delivered meat to Japan and Korea for over 25 years.</p> <p>Mr. van Leeuwen says that markets from the Far East are vital for the company, considering that this region is developing faster than any other in the world.</p> <p><strong>The effects of the Russian embargo on Vion</strong></p> <p>Mr. van Leeuwen talked about Vion’s strategy when crises such as the Russian embargo appear.</p> <p>"We used to ship a lot of pork to Russia. And then, from one day to another it was over. The problem was that we were shipping very particular products to this country. And when the Russian embargo was imposed, we had to look for alternatives. And of course, in the beginning, the alternative was lower in price than the original situation in the Russian market, but gradually we managed to increase the prices," the Vion sales director explained.</p> <p>Mr. van Leeuwen added that at the time when the Russian embargo was imposed, the company decided that it does not want to be too much dependent on one country.</p> <p><strong>Next in line: India and Mexico</strong></p> <p>“We are looking for new opportunities around the world. We are already looking into the market from India, but we are also interested in the Southern American market which is now opening up for the EU. There are opportunities there. Mexico, for example, is a very potential market for us, considering that they are number 3 in worldwide pork imports, after China and Japan,” said the Vion representative.</p> <p>Mr. van Leeuwen concluded that it is not easy to enter a new market and there are a lot of challenges, but once a company manages to enter a market then its presence there is assured.</p> <p>Mexico produces large volumes of pork, but the climatic conditions of the country are far less favorable than in central Europe. An analysis of international pork imports puts Mexico in third place in 2016, with 1.10 million metric tons.</p> <p>Vion is an international meat producer with production locations in the Netherlands and Germany and sales support offices in 16 countries. The company provides fresh pork and beef, and by-products for retail, foodservice and the meat processing industry.</p> <p>In 2016, Vion reported a net turnover of 4.7 billion euro and had 11,507 employees. It’s facilities processed 309,808 pigs per week and 17,712 cattle per week. Vion holds 17 production sites for the Pork division, 11 production sites for the Beef division and 2 for the Food Service division, with 25 production sites being located in the Netherlands and Germany and 16 support offices in various European countries, China and Singapore.</p> <p><em>Photo Caption: Sjoerd van Leeuwen, Vion sales director Pork, and Oana Coman, Sales Director at Vion Romania</em></p>	1		Industry		2017-11-08 14:24:30	2025-08-01 14:08:52	Details Edit Delete
126	Canada invests $1.1 million to reduce methane gas emissions in cattle	The federal government's Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program has granted a sum of 1.1 million dollars to the University of Lethbridge to conduct a study on using biochar in the feed for cattle that could lead to reducing methane emissions and improve feed efficiency.	<p> </p> <p>“Canadian farmers are great stewards of the land and the environment. These new investments are part of the government’s commitment to addressing climate change and ensuring our farmers are world leaders in the use and development of clean and sustainable technology and processes,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, in a statement.</p> <p>The principal investigator on the study, Dr. Erasmus Okine, <a href="https://www.uleth.ca/unews/article/university-led-study-looks-reduce-methane-gas-emissions-cattle#.WagU1fMjGUm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Lethbridge</a> vice-president (Research), along with a team of experts from the university will test the effects of biochar, a charcoal-rich product that results from pyrolysis of biomass, added in small proportion to cattle feed. The biochar should improve digestion in cattle and therefore decrease the amount of methane that they produce.</p> <p>“What we are trying to do is a proof of concept in terms of adding biochar to the feed and to see whether there are benefits on the larger scale to the cattle we are testing,” says Okine. </p> <p>The study is called 'Assessment of the Potential of Biochar Added to Beef Cattle Diets to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture' and is one of 20 projects that received funding from the Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program</p>	1		Technology		2017-08-31 16:51:45	2025-08-01 12:33:40	Details Edit Delete
754	Largest volume recorded by US pork exports in 2017	U.S. pork exports reported the largest year ever in volume in 2017, reaching 5.399 billion pounds worth $6.486 billion, up 6% and 9% respectively from 2016, with sales to more than 100 countries around the world, according to Pork Checkoff.	<p> </p> <p>“Exports continue to be an important piece of the puzzle for adding to producers’ bottom line,” said Craig Morris, vice president of international marketing for the Pork Checkoff. “Recognizing the importance of exports, the National Pork Board recently approved nearly $8.7 million for 2018 export market activities, the most significant financial investment of Checkoff dollars in international marketing efforts to date. With more high-quality U.S. pork available than ever, we are redoubling efforts to build on the momentum of the past year.”</p> <p>Pork variety meats reached the level from 2011 last year, totalling $1.17 billion, setting a new total value record and surpassing $1 billion for the first time. China and Mexico accounted for 86% of US pork variety meat exports. In 2017, total edible pork variety meat exports added $9.67 in value to every hog marketed, according to the US Meat Export Federation.</p> <p>US pork and pork variety meat exports accounted for 26.6% of total pork production, with 22% of muscle cuts exported, in 2017. Export value returned an average $53.47 per head back to producers, up 6% from 2016.</p>	1		Market		2018-02-12 06:54:23	2025-08-01 11:28:49	Details Edit Delete
279	Brexit could damage New Zealand's meat exports	Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the New Zealand Meat Industry Association are concerned about news that appeared in the British media which report that the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached a "deal" to split the EU's WTO tariff rate quotas after Brexit takes place.	<p> </p> <p>“Given the importance of the European Union and the United Kingdom for New Zealand’s sheep and beef exports, stability and certainty is vital,” James Parsons, Chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand declared in a statement.  “The tariff rate quotas form part of the EU’s WTO commitments and are legally binding rights and obligations.</p> <p>“The New Zealand sheep and the beef industry is not seeking windfall gains from the Brexit process,” said Parsons.  “However, we cannot contemplate a situation where the quality or quantity of New Zealand’s existing WTO market access rights with the European Union or the United Kingdom are eroded.”</p> <p>John Loughlin, Chairman of the New Zealand Meat Industry Association, said: “Media reports that the EU and UK are planning to propose splitting the quotas would erode the quality of this access as we would lose the flexibility to respond to changes in demand for sheepmeat and beef across the EU28, aiding market stability, which is in the interests of both producers and consumers.</p> <p>“The New Zealand red meat sector is open to creative and mutually acceptable solutions that would work for the UK, EU, and fully preserve the WTO rights of New Zealand and other quota holders.  The key is full and proper consultation with New Zealand and all those other WTO Members with an interest in the tariff rate quotas.</p> <p>“We trust that the UK and EU will work with their trading partners in an open-minded and constructive fashion to find a solution that works to fully honor their legal obligations regarding their existing market access commitments to third countries.”</p> <p>* The European Union currently takes about half of New Zealand’s total global sheepmeat exports and all of these exports currently enter the EU duty-free.  Without this duty-free access, no exports would take place as the out of quota tariff rate is a prohibitive 50 percent.</p>	1		Market		2017-10-08 07:00:46	2025-07-31 23:53:50	Details Edit Delete
781	US reports record pork export volume in 2017	Pork exports reached 2.45 million mt in 2017, breaking the 2016 record by 6%, while the export value was up by 9% year-over-year to $6.49 billion, the second-highest on record, trailing only 2014 ($6.65 billion), according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.	<p> </p> <p>“Heading into 2017, we knew U.S. pork production would be record-large and that the industry would be counting more than ever on export growth to support hog prices and sustain profitability,” Halstrom said.</p> <p>“Our international pork customers really stepped up to the plate, and USMEF helped the industry meet their needs through new product development, consumer education and outreach and by creating opportunities for customers to meet with U.S. suppliers. The new volume record for pork is impressive, but it’s important to note that export value increased at an even more rapid pace – which confirms that international demand is robust and that exports deliver a strong return,” Mr. Halstrom added.</p> <p>Furthermore, pork export value was up by 5% in December compared to the similar month from 2016, reaching $591.1 million. This was the second-highest total of 2017, trailing only the record value achieved in November ($615.8 million). December volume was down 1 percent from a year ago to 219,809 mt.</p> <p>Of the total US pork production, pork exports represented 26.6% and 22.3% for muscle cuts only, each up nearly a full percentage point from a year ago. Pork export value averaged $53.47 per head slaughtered, up 7 percent from 2016.</p>	1		Market		2018-02-15 12:40:58	2025-08-01 12:02:59	Details Edit Delete
347	UK's meat industry welcomes new targets for antibiotic usage	The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced that it supports the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) in promoting the responsible and prudent use of antibiotics in livestock and in helping the industry to progress animal health matters.	<p> </p> <p>“It’s encouraging to see the response in the sector to the challenge laid down, which bodes well for achieving our ambitious 2020 goal,” he said. “It is evident that the sector – steered mainly by the members of the Pig Veterinary Society, AHDB Pork and the National Pig Association – has the will and the capability to fully engage with the issue.”</p> <p>AHDB said it is working on behalf of the British meat industry to provide independent data sets on antibiotic use in livestock production to enable trends to be identified and, ultimately, usage targets to be monitored.</p> <p>"This currently includes an eMedicines Book (eMB) for the pork industry and we are currently considering the possibility of similar options for other livestock sectors. Other examples of AHDB’s extensive programmes of work to improve animal health includes the Mastitis Control Plan in the dairy sector and AHDB Beef & Lamb is also working to promote the use of vaccination policies alongside good management practices and housing design to reduce cases of respiratory disease in beef cattle," the AHDB statement read.</p> <p>AHDB wants British farming and growing to be more competitive and resilient, and to accelerate innovation and productivity growth through coordinated research and development and the associated knowledge exchange.</p>	1		Industry		2017-10-31 07:01:17	2025-08-01 14:45:05	Details Edit Delete
1007	WH Group CEO to attend World Meat Congress	Long Wan, executive director, chairman and chief executive officer of WH Group, will participate as a speaker during the World Meat Congress (WMC), between May 31 and June 1 in Dallas, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).	<p> </p> <p>“Long Wan has played a leading role in the growth and success of WH Group, and is a strong champion of international trade,” said Philip Seng, USMEF CEO emeritus. “Mr. Wan brings a unique perspective on how to succeed in an ever-changing global environment, and how to attract customers in a wide range of markets.”</p> <p>In addition, the WMC will feature several expert panel discussions, including On the Cutting Edge: What’s New in the Red Meat Supply Chain? In this session, the red meat industry’s brightest scientific minds will introduce participants to cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping meat production around the world and provide a preview of what is coming next. Highlights include:</p> <ul> <li>Dr. Martin Wiedmann, professor of food safety at Cornell University and co-director of the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence, will share his insights on how whole genome sequencing research is being applied to food safety systems, its application to modern microbiological testing and its role in combating antibiotic resistance.<br />- Gary Rodrigue, one of IBM’s foremost food industry block chain experts, will present how block chain traceability is used to track meat products at the retail level and the future applications of this emerging technology.<br />- Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, cooperative extension specialist at the University of California-Davis, will explain the practical applications of gene editing, from the perspective of current use and how the technology will apply to the livestock and meat industries moving forward.</li> </ul>	1		Events		2018-03-27 14:14:23	2025-07-31 06:22:49	Details Edit Delete
5605	Germany: Poultry farming sees food security and animal welfare at risk	The German poultry industry is concerned about a blackout in the gas supply of its entire value chain.	<p> </p> <p>“National food security is at stake if there are actual energy shortages. For years, our industry has made a significant contribution to ensuring that the population is supplied with meat and eggs. We can no longer guarantee that,” warns Stefan Teepker, Chairman of the Federal Association of Farm Chicken Producers and Vice-President of the Central Association of the German Poultry Industry. At the same time, the well-being of the animals is at risk if there are bottlenecks in the energy supply.</p> <p>“We are currently completely in the fog. There is a lack of clear communication on the part of the Federal Government and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture with regard to possible scenarios of a gas shortage," says Teepker. The situation is critical across the entire value chain because the individual production steps of hatching, rearing, fattening, feed production and processing are directly interlinked. The same applies to keeping laying hens.</p> <p>Stefan Teepker emphasizes that even isolated disruptions to the energy supply within the chain can have lasting consequences for the entire process: “Animal protection begins with the beginning of the incubation process in the hatchery. If we had to interrupt the incubation process due to a lack of gas, we would be condemning millions of unhatched life to death. According to the Basic Law, that is absolutely forbidden.” For reasons of animal welfare and food security, Teepker urges that the German poultry industry be given priority as part of the critical infrastructure in the gas supply.</p> <p>"At the request of the federal government, our industry recently provided comprehensive figures on the necessary energy requirements across our entire value chain. It's all transparent on the table. It is now urgent that our keepers and marketers also receive reliable information from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture on how this emergency situation can be managed," says Teepker. In addition to massive animal welfare violations, an imminent forced shutdown of production processes would also lead to disrupted supply chains and empty shelves for eggs, meat and processed products in supermarkets in the short term.</p> <p>"Let's work together to prevent such threatening effects on the food supply of the German population. The alert level has been declared, but we still have the chance to find a viable solution by autumn or winter. We, the poultry industry, are happy to get involved in this,” concluded Stefan Teepker.</p>	1		Industry	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2022-07-29 04:09:32	2025-08-01 08:50:40	Details Edit Delete
191	Norwegian seafood exports rose by 7% in August	Norway reported seafood exports of 165,000 tons worth 7.5 billion kroner (801.3 million euros) in August. According to volume, they increased by 2%, while export value rose by 7% or 501 million kroner (53.5 million euros) compared to the same month from 2016, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.	<p> </p> <p>“Norway exported 7% more salmon in August. This means that we exported more salmon for the first time this year compared with the same period last year. It is gratifying to see growth that can meet some of the demand for Norwegian salmon in the market" says Asbjørn Warvik Rørtveit, Director of Market Insight in the Norwegian Seafood Council.</p> <p>Up to August, Norwegian seafood exports reached 1.6 million tons worth 60.6 billion kroner (6.5 billion euros). In terms of volume exports increased by 6% and in terms of value, they rose by 8% to 4.4 billion kroner (470 million euros) from the same period last year.</p>	1		Industry		2017-09-15 14:15:40	2025-08-01 14:01:42	Details Edit Delete
334	Belarus will export poultry meat to China starting 2018	The Agriculture and Food Ministry from Belarus, Aleksei Bogdanov, told the local media that from the first quarter of 2018 the country will start shipments of poultry meat to China.	<p> </p> <p>“Not long ago our delegation came back from China where we discussed the issues of beef supplies. Very soon two companies, these are Mogilev Meat Packing Plant and Veles Meat, will start their supplies. We are busy with expanding the list of companies that can supply products to the Chinese market. I hope we will do it before the end of the year. In the first quarter of the year we are planning to launch the exports of poultry meat to China,” said Aleksei Bogdanov.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://eng.belta.by/">BelTA</a>, Mr. Bogdanov also said that Belarus also started exporting to Vietnam and Hong Kong this year, the shipments of poultry meat reaching 1 million dollars in value.</p>	1		Market		2017-10-26 07:10:00	2025-07-31 05:14:37	Details Edit Delete
5617	Focus on Opportunities for Underutilized U.S. Pork Items	Global prices for all meat types continue rising, according to the FAO Food Price Index, a global barometer of prices for food commodities. While an environment of rising prices can potentially slow strong global demand for U.S. red meat, it also brings marketing opportunities as consumers and the trade look to reduce costs.	<p> </p> <p>“Saving money is important for international consumers and cost-reduction has become essential for retail and foodservice sectors,” says USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “The trade is very receptive to new product ideas and USMEF has accelerated educational and promotional programs for cost-effective pork cuts and variety meats at the center of the plate.”</p> <p>Halstrom points to the strong preference of U.S. consumers for middle meats, especially bacon, loins and ribs. On the other hand, pork production far exceeds U.S. demand for primal ends such as the picnic, butt, ham and leg, which rely heavily on export demand.</p> <p>The bulk of exports from these primals are destined for further processing, says Halstrom, but there is increasing interest from the trade in offering economically priced ingredient options to consumers for traditional dishes.</p> <p>Funding from USDA’s Market Access Program and Agricultural Trade Program, the National Pork Board and soybean and corn checkoffs support this market development work.</p> <p>In Japan, USMEF implemented a strategic initiative to help the trade capitalize on the April 2022 decrease in the duty on Japan’s picnic/cushion meat imports. Leading up to and following the duty decrease, USMEF aggressively promoted U.S. picnics to the trade as a high-value alternative cut for yakiniku, Tonkatsu, pulled pork and ginger pork dishes.</p> <p>USMEF also developed a series of videos to demonstrate the versatility of four underutilized U.S. pork cuts and their potential applications in popular Japanese dishes. The videos were shared with trade accounts and demonstrated fabrication and cooking ideas for cushion meat, Boston butt, loin rib-end and sirloin end.</p> <p>In Mexico and Central America, USMEF utilizes mobile grill programs to conduct educational workshops about U.S. pork for distributors and their end-user customers. A primary goal of the workshops is to introduce and demonstrate how to cost-effectively utilize and promote alternative U.S. pork cuts and variety meats through grilling and alternative cooking methods for new and traditional Mexican dishes.</p> <p>The emphasis on potential applications for underutilized U.S. pork items is a goal of every trade show, product seminar, culinary training and all educational activities that USMEF conducts. For example, Korean barbecue dishes are exploding in popularity in the Philippines. At a recent culinary training event for restaurants in Manila, USMEF provided a demonstration of alternative U.S. pork items that are excellent and economical for these dishes, including brisket bones, shoulders and jowls.</p> <p>“High-value U.S. pork cuts and variety meats can have a significant place at the center of the plate in local dishes,” says Halstrom. “USMEF provides further support for these items by working to build demand through consumer communication programs in local markets. Through influencers, social media and promotional events, we are reaching more consumers than ever with new recipes and cooking ideas for underutilized U.S. pork items.”</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2022-08-03 04:16:51	2025-07-30 05:17:06	Details Edit Delete
119	Hormel Foods buys off Ceratti for nearly 100 million dollars	Hormel Foods recently announced that it is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of the Brazilian meat processor Cidade do Sol for 104 million dollars. The Brazilian processor has more than 70 products that are sold in retail and food service under the Ceratti brand.	<p> </p> <p>“Strategic international growth is important to Hormel Foods and South America has been of interest to us for several years,” said Jim Snee, president and chief executive officer, Hormel Foods. “The Ceratti® brand has a strong family ownership and a rapidly-growing distribution of its portfolio of value-added products. This acquisition is a strategic fit for Hormel Foods, provides us an initial entry into the Brazilian market and will serve as a platform for future growth in South America.”</p> <p>The latest acquisition gives Hormel new opportunities and allows the company to enter the fast-growing Brazilian market.</p> <p> “The Ceratti<sup>®</sup> brand is poised for continued growth given its strong reputation in the market and outstanding products. This acquisition allows us to establish a full in-country presence with an excellent team of professionals in sales, marketing, operations, logistics, and accounting. We are committed to continue international expansion and, with the addition of the Ceratti<sup>®</sup> brand, our global footprint will continue to grow,” said Larry Vorpahl, group vice president, Hormel Foods and president, Hormel Foods International Corporation.</p> <p>In August, Homel also announced the acquiring of Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages for 425 million dollars. The company expanded thus its portfolio of products, having now access to meats and sausages made by the Italian manufacturer and a variety of other premium meat products.</p>	1		Industry		2017-08-31 10:21:13	2025-08-01 14:55:38	Details Edit Delete
94	Hormel to acquire Fontanini in a deal worth $425 million	Hormel Foods Corp. has announced the acquisition of Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages, a branded foodservice business, from Capitol Wholesale Meats for the sum of 425 million dollars, according to the company's press release.	<p> </p> <p>“This is a strategic acquisition for our high-growth foodservice division. We have delivered a strong track record of success in the foodservice industry with a growing portfolio of customers in the lodging, restaurant, healthcare and college and university sectors,” said Jim Snee, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods.</p> <p>Mr. Snee added that this acquisition will allow Hormel Foods to enlarge the company's foodservice through Fontanini's distribution and new customers.</p> <p>“This acquisition will allow Fontanini to strengthen under the Hormel Foods umbrella given its leadership in retail combined with our shared leadership in foodservice. Through this business, the Fontanini family has left its mark on the world. Partnering with Hormel Foods will allow us to expand that mark. I couldn’t be prouder of all that we have accomplished and I look forward to seeing where we go next,” said Gene Fontanini, chief executive officer of Capitol Wholesale Meats.</p> <p>Fontanini is based in the Chicago metropolitan area and specializes in authentic Italian meats and sausages, as well as a variety of other premium meat products including pizza toppings and meatballs.</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2017-08-22 10:43:37	2025-08-01 13:30:11	Details Edit Delete

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