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| 2182 | UK's poultry production up 5% in the first nine months | The production of poultry in the UK has reached 1.4 million tonnes in the first nine months of this year, up 5% compared to the similar period from 2017, according to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p>AHDB analyst Rebecca Oborne explained that much of this increase is based on broiler and turkey production, which increased by 4% (50,800 tonnes) and 9% (9,200 tonnes) respectively.</p> <p>Producers in the UK slaughtered a number of 810 million broiler chickens in the mentioned period, with an increase of 4% compared to year-earlier levels. Meanwhile, the number of slaughtered turkeys reached nearly half a million.</p> <p>Furthermore, Oborne said that there was an increase in poultry placings which was due to a rise in the GB commercial broiler numbers. Commercial broiler placings were up 5% to 824.2 million head in the first nine months of this year.</p> <p>Oborne added that a rise of 6% has also been reported in the numbers of commercial layers, while turkeys and breeders have seen little change year on year.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-11-12 15:15:22 | 2025-08-10 12:28:04 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 344 | The UK, France, and Ireland entered a three-year campaign worth 10 million euros to promote the consumption of lamb amongst the population with ages between 25 and 35 from Ireland, France, Germany and the UK. | <p> </p> <p>Bord Bia, Intervbev (France) and AHDB (UK) submitted the joint application for the campaign which will promote the versatility, convenience and great taste of European lamb to consumers.</p> <p>The total campaign spend of 10.3 million euros, includes 80% co-funding support from the European Union, equivalent to 8.3 million euros. The remaining balance of 2 million euros will be covered by the three promotional agencies.</p> <p>"As major European sheep meat producing countries, we have a shared interest in working together to tackle the decline in sheep meat consumption. Over the lifetime of the campaign we aim to increase the intention to purchase lamb among consumers aged 25-35 by 10%, increase their appreciation of the role sheep farming plays in the preservation and upkeep of the land and a 15% improvement in the perceptions of European lamb as an “everyday meal” among this age cohort," said Noreen Lanigan, Bord Bia Manager for France, Belgium and Luxemburg, in a statement.</p> <p>According to UK's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, this new project follows the success of the 'Tasty Easy Fun' lamb campaign, jointly co-funded by the European Union to the tune of 7.7 million euros; run by AHDB in England, Interbev in France, and Bord Bia in Ireland, across six European countries.</p> <p>"Our shared commitment and efforts to tackle the decline in consumption in this sector meant we secured a €10m deal, with an investment of only €1m. This is great news – and great value – for our producers," said AHDB Beef & Lamb Board Chair Adam Quinney.</p> <p>"It emphasizes the great results that can be achieved working closely with our European partners. Brexit or not, our industry lives on and we need to look for innovative and valuable partnership arrangements to continue to leverage funds to promote lamb as a healthy, versatile and nutritious protein," Mr. Quinney added.</p> <p>The new funding was revealed on Tuesday 23 October in Paris by the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Chairman Maurice Huet from Interbev, and AHDB Beef & Lamb Board Chair Adam Quinney.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-10-30 15:47:18 | 2025-08-10 12:28:22 | 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 | 2025-08-10 12:28:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3289 | Ukraine targets China as the next poultry export market | <p>Ukraine is looking to open the Chinese market for poultry until the end of the year, according to Taras Kachka, the country’s deputy economy minister. Currently, official inspections are underway and protocols are prepared to be signed, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-30/ukraine-s-chicken-farmers-may-be-next-to-gain-from-china-demand">Bloomberg</a>. <br />China is preparing to face a shortage of animal protein in the years to come due to the ASF situation in the country. Even if poultry production in China is expected to increase by 15% in the next couple of years, the volume may not cover the domestic demand so Beijing officials are looking for other suppliers in the market.<br />MHP, the largest poultry producer in Ukraine said that it is interested in exporting to China but doesn't want to concentrate too much of our supply for just one market. MHP produced about 617,000 tons of poultry in 2018, with the EU, Middle East and Africa counting as major export markets. Asia isn’t currently a major focus of the company because of distance, according to Yuriy Kosyuk, MHP CEO. "Today, they have some deficit. Tomorrow, they will be self-sufficient. We will not concentrate too much of our supply for just one market,", he explained.<br />In the last four years, Ukraine has doubled its poultry production and moved aggressively in several markets, including the EU, where MHP already owns several subsidiaries. Other acquisitions of poultry producers and processors in Europe and the Middle East are on Mr. Kosyuk's agenda for next year.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-10-01 07:14:31 | 2025-08-10 12:29:54 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 2094 | Region in Southern China hit by ASF outbreak | Chinese authorities have confirmed another case of African Swine Fever (ASF), this time in Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. | <p>The virus has now spread for the first time to the south of the country. There were two cases reported in the province of Yunnan on Sunday, while the latest outbreaks took place in two small farms in Zhaotong, a city in the northeast of Yunnan. Another outbreak was also reported in the province of Zhejiang, as reported by Reuters.</p> <p>There were 545 pigs that died in the farms from Zhaotong after the disease was confirmed and, according to local media, and another 7,000 pigs were culled in the area around the farm in order to prevent the spreading of the virus.</p> <p>Until recently outbreaks of ASF were only reported in the north and east of the country. The latest case reported now in the south represents the 42nd.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-10-24 15:16:28 | 2025-08-10 12:31:04 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7488 | Key survey shows the shoots of optimism in Australian beef industry | Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey (BPIS). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The survey, run three times a year by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), has reported that one in two producers saw a positive outlook, resulting in a nett positive sentiment increase of 11% to 34% compared to the last survey in November 2023.<br /><br />A much smaller cohort saw a negative outlook (16%), while about one in three (31%) were uncommitted and uncertain about the next 12 months.<br /><br />The survey spoke to over 3000 grassfed beef cattle producers in April and May this year. It covers producer sentiment and intentions, herd profile, spring and autumn calving, turn-off weights for different producer types and sales-to-date forecast.<br /><br />Manager for Market Information at MLA, Stephen Bignell, said that Northern producers were generally more positive than Southern producers, but that there were key variations across the states.<br /><br />"The results suggest that that Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian producers are more positive than producers in other states, mostly due to an increase in prices and increased confidence following rain over the summer", Mr Bignell said.<br /><br />"Producers in Western Australia continue to report a far less positive outlook, driven by a fall in prices and a lack of rainfall in key cattle grazing areas".<br /><br />At the producer level, there is a net intention to increase the on-farm grassfed adult beef cattle herd in the next 12 months:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>28% indicating they would increase their herd size</li> <li>54% indicating it would remain unchanged; and</li> <li>19% indicating they would decrease their herd size.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We note this is a clear change in intention from that reported in the November 2023 survey where there was a stronger intention to reduce herd sizes, reflecting the dry conditions heading into summer", Mr Bignell said.<br /><br />"While the results do not indicate producers have all shifted to a rebuild focus, there has been a noticeable shift away from herd reductions at this stage".<br /><br />When analysed further, producers noted that the summer rainfall had influenced their herd size intentions.<br /><br />The April 2024 survey had a focus on measuring some of the demographics of Australia’s herd.<br /><br />From the survey it has been estimated that there are approximately just over 26 million on-farm grassfed adult beef cattle. Over half of the on-farm grassfed adult beef cattle on hand are breeding cows with heifers making up an additional 15% of the total estimated herd size.<br /><br />Queensland accounts for almost half the herd size (48%), with New South Wales holding 20% and the remaining states making up the rest.<br /><br />The Beef Producer Intentions Survey was designed by MLA to support the industry with reliable data and is used by MLA and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It is one of the inputs into the MLA beef industry forecasting models.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 00:20:27 | 2025-08-10 12:31:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6330 | CMC discouraged by the access achieved for meat products in latest trade deal | Canada has reached a market access agreement that will form the basis for the United Kingdom (UK) to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">This agreement will significantly impact Canada’s access to the UK beef, pork and veal market and is unwelcome news for Canadian federally licensed meat processors.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The Canadian beef, pork and veal sectors have not benefitted from reciprocal access to the UK market in past agreements", said Chris White, President and CEO, Canadian Meat Council (CMC). "Given the very negative experience with the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), CMC’s members want to avoid replicating that performance, which is a loss of market to a bilateral trading partner, without some corresponding and offsetting benefit".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The biggest obstacles CMC’s members face are the UK’s non-science based insistence on hormone free beef and the non-acceptance of the Canadian meat inspection system, which is otherwise recognized through full systems approval by almost every country Canada exports to.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">CMC has traditionally supported Canada’s negotiations with the UK to ensure cooperation and equal access to each other’s markets for the benefit of both country’s industries and consumers. Today’s outcome does not achieve this; instead, it leaves a significant barrier that doesn’t meet the standard of CPTP and results in no viable access for Canadian beef, pork and veal. CMC will continue to advocate on behalf of its members for fair market access.</p> <p><strong> Canadian Imports/Exports of Red Meat Products with the United Kingdom:</strong></p> <p><em>Beef</em></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The UK exported 2733 tonnes of beef valued at C$16.3 million in 2021 to Canada. For 2022, UK beef exports to Canada grew to 4414 tonnes for C$33.2 million. By contrast, Canada exported 657 tonnes of beef valued at C$7.6 million to the UK in 2021 and zero in 2022.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Pork</em></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>The UK exported 1769 tonnes of pork valued at C$14.7 million to Canada in 2021, and 1299 tonnes valued at $10.1 million in 2022. By contrast, Canada exported only 36.7 tonnes of pork valued at $606,395 in 2021, and 13.6 tonnes valued at $217,500 in 2022</li> </ul> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-11 00:05:18 | 2025-08-10 12:31:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6430 | AHDB: Cracking Easter for lamb | In the minds of shoppers, Easter is heavily associated with specific food and drink, coming second only to Christmas, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Easter is also synonymous with family time and eating at home, with just 12% of consumers indicating that they would go out to celebrate (IGD, 2023). This is reflected in out-of-home penetration remaining relatively static year-on-year with pub and bar occasions, and therefore Easter roasts out-of-home losing to the value end of the market and quick service retail (Lumina, EDOP 4 w/e 16 April 2023).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This year the cost-of-living crisis remains at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, with inflation in double figures for the 10</span><sup><span lang="DE">th</span></sup><span lang="DE"> consecutive month, topping 17.3% in the four weeks to 16 April. This Easter was also the first following the introduction of HFSS restrictions in England. Despite this, data from Kantar indicates that the nation indulged in Easter treats and continued to embrace the occasion by purchasing 38 million chocolate eggs in the week prior to Easter, an additional 5 million compared with last year. Hot cross bun sales also increased by 5%. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The importance of the Easter roast was well supported by retailers, with many this year pushing promotions to meet the consumer need for value for money. Marketing both online and instore for many retailers featured imagery of Easter lunch, with centre piece proteins front and centre. This, coupled with slightly unsettled weather this year versus previous, meant more consumers opted for a traditional celebration, choosing the classic roast for their Easter lunch.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The latest data, according to Kantar, shows that in the two weeks leading up to Easter (ending 9 April), 9.7 million kg of roasting joints were sold through retailers. This is up 6.0% on last year, and outperforms the overall meat, fish, and poultry (MFP) category which saw a 1.8% decline on 2022 (Kantar World Panel). This uplift, however, is due to the performance of lamb.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb roasting joints performed particularly well this year, seeing an overall 25.5% increase in volume sales on last year as well as increasing their presence in UK households by 1.9ppt (Kantar, 2 w/e 9 April 2023). Of this, leg roasting joints accounted for almost 93% of all lamb roasting joints sold this Easter, and 62% of all lamb sold during the period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite commanding the highest average price per kilo of the red meats in the 12 w/e 16 April, lamb has seen the smallest price increase in this time, up 9.9% compared with 10.8% and 13.4% uplifts for beef and pork respectively (Kantar World Panel). Promotional activity around lamb at Easter was well supported by retailers. In the two w/e 9 April, volumes of MFP sold on promotion accounted for 25.8% of total purchases. Lamb, however, saw 42.9% of its volumes sold on promotion. This may have helped convince consumers to treat themselves to lamb for their celebratory lunch, and switching to the category was seen from all other proteins.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Traditionally, lamb is associated as a favourite with older consumers (older dependents, empty nesters, and retirees), and whilst they still account for over 75% of total lamb sales in the two w/e 9 April 2023, the largest uplift in purchases were seen in the middle family demographic, where there was a 22.3% increase during the peak purchasing period compared with last year. Previous research has shown the importance of pester power, and the treatiness associated with lamb particularly for younger demographics, and highlights that consumers were really getting behind the celebratory sentiment surrounding Easter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There may have also been heightened demand for lamb with Ramadan and Eid falling just after the Easter period. AHDB research has indicated that supermarkets are becoming more popular for Muslim consumers, particularly with younger generations, as they are looking for cheaper alternatives to butchers during the cost-of-living crisis.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite lamb seeing switching from other red meat roasting joints, we also saw a boost in gammon volumes up 28.4% year-on-year and 13.9% versus pre-COVID. Gammon provides an alternative roasting option at a lower average price point than both lamb and beef, perhaps catering to the more price conscious consumer who fancied a change to the traditional roasting joints.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The unsettled weather over the long weekend may have stunted the start of BBQ season, resulting in year-on-year losses seen for beef and pork steaks, and beef burgers. Uplifts were however seen for sausages, up 0.3% on last year and 4.0% on 2019, likely due to consumers moving to indoor dining and comfort meals such as bangers and mash to combat the weather.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-05-19 00:05:37 | 2025-08-10 12:33:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3303 | Quality remains the main advantage for the US red meat industry | USMEF will continue to promote U.S. beef in Europe as a premium product that provides a unique and delicious dining experience, says Dan Halstrom, CEO and President of the US Meat Export Federation. | <p> </p> <p>Facing a skyrocketing demand for home meal replacement items and other convenience foods in several key export markets US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is counting on the quality of the meat to create loialty among consumers, as Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of declared in an interview for EuroMeat News.</p> <p>Even if the trade war with China has set some barriers for US red meat exports in this market, access is not completely lost and figures in pork exports recorded this summer gives hope for a strong comeback of US red meat when those issues are to be solved by both parts involved, argues Mr. Halstrom.</p> <p>Currentl<em>y, the US is capitalizing on strong demand for red meat in Asia and several other markets. However, a decline in exports to China has impacted the industry. What other options do you have to replace China and where do you see opportunities to open new markets or expand the ones existing already?</em></p> <p>Pork exports to China actually trended upward this summer, increasing substantially year-over-year in June and setting a new monthly record in July. Both U.S. pork and beef are at a disadvantage in China due to retaliatory duties, but even with this extra burden U.S. red meat is making its way into China. However, the U.S. industry will be better positioned to serve the Chinese market if we can get back on a level playing field with our competitors. </p> <p>As for diversification of export markets, this has long been a priority for USMEF and the U.S. red meat industry. Even when access to our mainstay markets was unencumbered, USMEF worked to expand demand in regions such as Central America, South America, Southeast Asia, Oceania and Africa. Although the majority of our exports still go to larger markets in North America and North Asia, having a broad range of destinations for U.S. red meat benefits everyone in the U.S. supply chain.</p> <p><em>The current ASF situation in Asia and Europe creates the premises for a major shift in meat consumption. How is that going to influence the development of the red meat industry for the mid and long-term? Do you foresee an animal protein shortage in the market for the following years?</em> </p> <p>ASF hasn't seemed to significantly cut into Europe's pork production, and Europe's consumption of pork was already fairly flat before ASF became a prominent issue. One major impact of ASF in Europe is that it forced the EU to diversify its export markets following closure of the Russian market back in 2013. This led to the EU taking a more aggressive approach in Asian markets, especially Japan, China and South Korea. </p> <p>China's ASF-related hog losses could certainly lead to a pork shortage in that region, and in fact, this seems to be materializing as evidenced by the sharp rise in China's hog prices. Whether this prompts any significant shift in consumption remains to be seen, as Chinese consumers are traditionally quite loyal to pork. </p> <p><em>At this time, China accounts for 25% in the global meat trade but it is not the only country affected by ASF. What is the worst scenario that you have in mind regarding the ASF situation in Asia?</em> </p> <p>For everyone in the livestock and meat business, ASF is a huge concern and its containment and eventual eradication is the top priority. For the U.S. industry, we are obviously most focused on keeping ASF out of the Western Hemisphere and out of North America - though we also want to add that ASF is certainly a problem we would never wish on anyone, anywhere. </p> <p><em>What are your hopes regarding the evolution of the European market for American beef and how do you intend to take advantage of the new quota in the following years?</em> </p> <p>USMEF will continue to promote U.S. beef in Europe as a premium product that provides a unique and delicious dining experience. Once the U.S.-specific quota is implemented, we will have more opportunities to expand the customer base and introduce U.S. beef in a wider range of foodservice and retail venues. We anticipate significant growth, as European demand for U.S. beef definitely exceeds available capacity under the duty-free quota as it is currently administered. </p> <p><em>Brexit has stirred waves of uncertainty in the world and continues to do it. For the US red meat industry, a no-deal scenario is going to represent a major factor of disruption in trade? For how long?</em></p> <p> Brexit could create additional opportunities for U.S. beef in the UK, but this will, of course, depend on what kind of access is secured once the UK leaves the EU. As for the remainder of Europe, our goal is to capitalize on the momentum of the U.S.-specific beef quota and eventually create additional opportunities for U.S. pork. </p> <p><em>In the last interview for our magazine, you mentioned that USMEF is focusing on the Middle East market? What notable achievements you have obtained lately in the region?</em> </p> <p>Although not precisely in the Middle East, new market openings for U.S. beef over the past year include Morocco and Tunisia. U.S. beef is also back in the Saudi Arabian market after a BSE-related absence. Exports to Saudi Arabia are up substantially in 2019, although import restrictions make this a somewhat difficult market to serve and export volumes are still not back to the levels we were shipping prior to the market closure. </p> <p><em>New trends in consumption emerged in different markets and helped create new opportunities for meat exporters to diversify their offer. How important are trends such as online shopping, convenience, ready-to-eat for the US meat industry and what do you foresee for these channels?</em> </p> <p>Demand for home meal replacement items and other convenience foods is skyrocketing in several of our key export markets, and this trend is expected to accelerate. It's important to note that while customers love the convenience these products offer, they do not want to sacrifice quality – and that's great news for the U.S. meat industry because we are well-positioned to offer an excellent range of high-quality, economically priced beef and pork cuts that will make these items very attractive to consumers. </p> <p><em>The US cattle herd seems to have reached a peak in expansion. What impact it will have on your industry in the next couple of years?</em></p> <p> The cattle cycle may lead to tighter supplies in the next couple of years, but our focus is to continue expanding global demand for U.S. beef. When demand is strong both domestically and internationally, producers respond in a positive way. With this in mind, the next upward trend in herd expansion may not be far off. </p> <p><em>Traceability is one of the pressure points when it comes to selling abroad. What is the current situation with the traceability program in the US and how important is going to be this issue in the next couple of years?</em> </p> <p>Many U.S. producers have capitalized on value-added programs that incorporate traceability. One example is USDA's non-hormone treated cattle (NHTC) program that ensures compliance with the EU's import requirements. Traceability can also be a factor in meeting the needs or standards of specific customers, whether in the domestic or international marketplace. </p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-10-07 11:48:28 | 2025-08-10 12:34:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3452 | Tesco looks ready to sale its Asian branch | Operations in Thailand and Malaysia have been put into a strategic review. | <p>Tesco may exit the Asian market, after the recent developments in Thailand and Malaysia, where the retailer decided to put its operations put into a strategic review, announce IGD Asia, quoting sources from the company. "Following inbound interest, it has commenced a review of the strategic options for its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, including an evaluation of a possible sale of these businesses. No decisions concerning the future of Tesco Thailand or Malaysia have been taken and there can be no assurance that any transaction will be concluded," informed the retailer in a statement.<br />Tesco's position in both markets is of No.2, with Thai operation generating sales of £4 billion through a chain of almost two thousand stores, including large stores, convenience stores and online. The Malaysia business is smaller but reaches sales of over £800 million.<br />Tesco's operating margin is now higher in Asia than in any of the other regions in which it operates. In H1 2019/20, margins reached 6.7%, far ahead of the UK and Ireland on 4.2%, or Central Europe's 2.2%. Key here been a shift in strategy in Thailand, with major changes to Tesco’s sales mix and promotional strategy and the ending of bulk selling. Tesco has also accelerated a material restructure of store and office operations and simplified the operating model of its large stores, while in Malaysia it continued to pursue its strategy of repurposing existing stores to make them stronger retail destinations with strong value messaging to drive volumes. <br />In 2012, Tesco decided to sale its business in Japan and the move was followed three years later by the leave of the South Korean market. News of the review follows plans shared by Tesco in June to dramatically increase its presence in Thailand. Following trials to reduce operating costs and shift the product mix more towards food, Tesco said it now saw the potential for a further 750 Express stores in Thailand over the next three years, a far more rapid rate of expansion than any other part of Tesco.<br />The company's decision comes as Dave Lewis prepares to step down as Group CEO after next year's full-year results in April. He will be succeeded by Ken Murphy, the former COO and President of Global Brands at Walgreens Boots Alliance.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2019-12-10 06:53:32 | 2025-08-10 12:35:17 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1966 | ASF must be taken seriously by all Member States, recommends Commissioner Hogan | The head of EU's Agriculture is praising Belgium for the measures taken to contain the virus but also East European states. | <p>African swine fever is a hot topic these days in Europe, as Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, admitted after meeting, in Austria, with his counterparts from the EU Member States, informs AFP.<br />"Right now, we don't have the success that we could have (in containing the virus). We need full cooperation from all Member States. We must take very seriously the spreading of this disease and to increase the biosecurity measures", said the Commissioner.<br />On September 13, the virus was confirmed in Belgium's wild boar population and the local authorities have decided to create a buffer zone by culling 4,000 pigs in the farms nearby. The area is close to the borders of France and Germany and an eventual spread of the disease to these countries could endanger some of the largest pig producers in Europe.<br />Also, outbreaks have been reported in the last four years in countries such as Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and more recently in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Phil Hogan praised the Belgian authorities for their rapid response but mentioned that East European states have also tried to contain the virus. Discussions about the level of compensations supported by EU will take place today. For now, Commissioner Hogan announced that Belgium will have a 50% financial support from the EU budget to cull the pigs within the buffer zone.<br />"We are ready to help all Member States in need of consultancy, who want co-funding, to contain this disease, as it is not only a threat to our farmers' incomes but also a threat to the trade in pork in Europe", added Phil Hogan.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-09-27 11:00:45 | 2025-08-10 12:35:27 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5870 | How to combat labor shortage in the cut-up process? | Wings, legs and breast are incredibly popular chicken pieces and a highly wanted sight on the world’s dinner tables. Cut-up chicken parts are often found in QSR restaurants too, such as the famous buckets. To keep up with the high demand, high-speed cut-up lines are needed to produce the required amounts of all kinds of chicken parts. At the same time, facing the labor shortage, processors need an automated process that requires the least human intervention. | <p>Marel’s ACM-NT stands for automatic modular in-line cut-up, capable of handling up to 7,200 broilers per hour. The system will handle both air and water-chilled products. It is a solidly proven solution, as it is in successful everyday operation with processors around the world, from USA to China and from Australia to Poland.</p> <p>Cut-up and deboning departments need a large amount of skilled staff if they are not automated. Marel offers plenty of options for turning these processes into in-line automatic operations without losing yield or compromising product quality or presentation. Marel’s ACM-NT cut-up system is an excellent solution for cutting all required products. Thanks to its modular configuration using wing, leg and breast cutting modules, the system performs skilled cuts, which could be done only manually before.<br />Automating the cut-up department doesn’t mean that labor will disappear from the processing plant altogether. Job functions are, however, shifting away from real physical contact with meat and from heavy labor towards supervising and checking. Furthermore, equipment will always need proper maintenance and service. Manpower will be needed on a daily basis to keep all machines running at optimum efficiency.</p> <p>Marel’s ACM-NT is fully modular. If and when processing requirements change, modules can be moved or added. The system will cut carcasses into wing, front half and whole anatomic leg portions. If required, wings can be cut into separate inner and middle joint portions. In some markets wings are cut with back meat, breast meat or both attached. ACM-NT’s wing cutter can be set to give these options too.<br />Depending on the filleting method afterwards, processors can choose to integrate a Breast Cap Cutter or a Front Half Cutter in the system. Cut breast caps are filleted in Marel’s AMF-i intelligent breast filleting system. Front halves can supply an FHF-XB system filleting system.</p> <p>ACM-NT can do automatically virtually every wing, front half and leg cut required by processors worldwide.</p> <p>Users are particularly impressed by the high quality of the legs cut by the system; yield and presentation are as good as when legs are butchered manually. The secret of the ACM-NT’s JL-R anatomic leg module is that it “pulls” rather than cuts legs from the back half. Legs retain their natural shape and there is no damage to the hip bone.</p> <p>Virtually every wing, front half and leg cut required by processors worldwide can be done. Each part of the world has its own specialties, for which specific automated solutions have been developed. An example is the Second Joint Wing Cutter HPP, which cuts the centerpiece of the wing with as much first-joint skin attached to it as possible, following an Asian tradition.</p> <p>Cut-up lines make increasing use of intelligence to remove human bias from decision-making and ensure consistent top quality and consistent top yields. Super-accurate, up-to-the-minute in-line weighing and vision systems provide the necessary input data, which is then processed by Marel Innova PDS software. Innova PDS can determine exactly how each carcass is to be cut, also which products to release for sale whole. Quite simply, Innova PDS enables processors to match incoming carcasses in the most profitable way possible to incoming orders for whole and cut product.</p> <p>Further examples of cut-up intelligence are ‘Combined rate limiting’ and ‘Floating-point control’. Both concepts work with data from in-line weighing systems. Products from two or more Marel ACM cut-up systems are distributed over multiple front half or breast cap deboning systems. The Combined rate limiting software ensures that these downstream operations can choose their batch from all combined products out of multiple ACM-NT lines. Floating-point control optimally distributes heavy and light products to deboning lines for a fixed throughput. Production managers will therefore be able to set their deboning systems more precisely, while using available products. Yield, product quality and productivity will all benefit.</p> <p>With its unique Q-Wing system, Marel brings welcome automation to wing handling. The system ensures accurate and reliable grading to a totally objective and consistent standard. It also saves skilled labor and provides an excellent logistical solution for packing and reworking wing products.<br />Q-Wing consists of IRIS vision systems controlled by dedicated Q-Wing software, the necessary conveyor systems for keeping automatically graded wing parts separate, bulk packing stations and a rework area for the possible upgrade of product downgraded by the system. Q-Wing requires separate cutting modules for ‘A’ and ‘B’ quality wing portions and will handle all wing products, whether whole wings or individual wing joints cut from up to 15,000 bph. Q-Wing allows processors to make the very best use of each and every wing or wing joint.</p> <p>Marel’s ACM systems are not only for sophisticated high-volume plants handling different cuts for a range of retail and fast food customers. The ACM-NT Compact system has been designed for lower-volume plants, which have limited space, want to do basic cuts and have no need for intelligence. It offers these plants exactly the same high standard of cutting as a standard ACM-NT system.</p> <p>When talking sustainability, carcass balance is a crucial concept. Quite simply, this means making the most profitable use of every component of the carcass. In some markets, some components are more valuable than others. The US has traditionally been a breast meat market, the Far East a leg meat market. Things are, however, changing. In the US, for example, leg meat is becoming ever more popular. At Marel, the task is to make leg meat production more attractive, helping to achieve a better carcass balance. This was the driving force behind the development of the in-line Thigh Fillet System. This system, installed as part of an ACM-NT cut-up installation, gives butcher quality thigh meat deboned automatically at ACM-NT throughput levels with hardly any human labor needed.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-11-18 04:05:21 | 2025-08-10 12:36:11 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4652 | Global pig inventory up 15% in 2021 | ASF is still a challenge for the Asian producers, with China losing almost 8% of its swine inventory in Q1. | <p>The global swine stocks were estimated at 753 million head at the start of 2021, a 15% lift relative to 2020 levels, but still, a long way short of the 781 million head reported in 2018, just prior to the outbreak of ASF in China.<br />A recent report from Reuters indicated that northern China has lost about 20% of its breeding herd so far in 2021 due to ASF, implying a 7–8% decline in China’s total breeding herd for Q1 2021. While the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has made announcements around a production recovery to boost industry and consumer confidence, indications suggest there may be some under-reporting of ASF, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.<br />The ASF crisis in Asia is going to remain a hot topic for the industry as new strains of the virus have been discovered in China. While China's production in 2021 is expected to still sit 25% below pre-ASF levels, it is nevertheless expected to lift 11% on last year’s production volumes. Hog inventories grew rapidly in 2020, however, ongoing ASF challenges related to the new strain of the virus will continue to constrain production. The EU, the US, Canada and Brazil are likely to remain key pork suppliers to China throughout 2021.<br />Global pork production is forecast to rise by 5% in 2021 to reach 101.5 million tonnes cwe (USDA), as some of the major Asian pork producers are expected to continue to rebuild and recover from the impacts of ASF.<br />On the other hand, the ASF crisis in China may benefit beef and sheepmeat producers as consumption trends are expected to change in the following years. Pork consumption in the Asian country hit its peak in 2014, with 41.7kg per person, but is not expected to go back there over the next five years. Estimates from GIRA experts are showing that per capita pork consumption in China is to reach almost 34 kg in 2025. Last year it stood at 23.2 kg per person.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-04-29 11:15:56 | 2025-08-10 12:37:33 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3071 | How the Mercosur countries will divide their quota of beef in the EU? | Uruguay hopes that every country will deliver 25% of the 99,000 tonnes of carcass meat included in the EU-Mercosur deal. | <p>Uruguay hopes that the quota for beef agreed between Mercosur and the EU will be split equally between the 4 countries of the South American bloc. According to the agreement signed at the end of June, Mercosur group will be allowed to export 99,000 tonnes of beef carcass in the EU (76,000 tonnes of product weight) with a duty of 7.5%. 55% of that volume is for chilled beef and the rest consist of frozen beef. "If the quota will be distributed equally by 25% for each participant of the block the savings in tariffs would be approximately $90 million for every country. We were successful because there was no definition of the type of meat that can be entered," explained Daniel Belerati, president of the Uruguayan Chamber of Refrigeration Industry (CIF).<br />The agreement will take effect once it is approved by the parliaments of the European Union and Mercosur. Once the agreement is activated every Mercosur country will benefit from a 0% tariff on their Hilton quota for beef, which in Uruguay's case represents an additional saving of $14 million.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-07-05 07:16:01 | 2025-08-10 12:39:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4969 | 4% increase in Irish pig herd | There was significant growth in the breeding herd, with numbers rising to 151,900 head, the largest size recorded on the June survey since 2011. | <p>The total number of pigs in Ireland in June 2021 increased by almost 4% compared to year-earlier levels, according to data from the Central Statistics Office Ireland.</p> <p>There was significant growth in the breeding herd, with numbers rising to 151,900 head. This is the largest size recorded on the June survey since 2011. There was a large rise in the number of maiden gilts following the low numbers recorded this time last year. The number of fattening pigs has also significantly increased. Overall, the figures suggest Irish pork production will be supported in the medium term subject to available slaughter capacity. Across Northwestern Europe there are reports of Covid-19 outbreaks causing staff shortages at abattoirs of all species.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-09-23 12:05:24 | 2025-08-10 12:39:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3778 | Egypt looks to increase meat and poultry imports from Brazil | <p>Egypt is looking to increase poultry and beef imports from Brazil to cover the domestic demand, reports Reuters. Until now, the African country had a large livestock import program but it seems that the priorities gave changed in the last months. 42 Brazilian processing units, of which 27 are poultry plants have been approved to export to Egypt, announced the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture.<br />Indonesia approved an additional 20,000 tonnes import quota for Brazilian beef, according to the ministry’s statement. Last year, Brazilian poultry and beef exports have set new record figures due to increased demand from China, a country that is facing a current deficit on animal protein due to the ASF crisis. Over the first quarter of the year, Brazilian poultry exports have reached 1.021 million tonnes, up 8.8% year-on-year, according to the latest data reported by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).</p> | 1 | Market | 2020-04-10 07:34:06 | 2025-08-10 12:39:47 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 5397 | IAWS: Animal welfare. Part of the DNA of the white pork sector | The white pork sector applies the European production model, the most demanding in the world in terms of animal welfare. From there, the sector has taken a step further by creating the INTERPORC Animal Welfare Spain (IAWS) certification, which has made it a world benchmark in animal welfare. | <p>There are several aspects that are intrinsically part of the DNA of the Spanish pork sector: animal welfare, biosecurity, sustainability, food safety, rural development and international trade. All of them directly or indirectly enhanced by the IAWS certification.</p> <p>Through the IAWS Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Technical Regulation companies are obliged to comply with the 8 control areas including all those aspects directly involved in the breeding and development of animals, transport and sacrifice, covering the entire life of the animals.</p> <p>The IAWS certification is prepared and endorsed by a Scientific Committee of independent experts in animal welfare formed by 19 institutions from the university and research fields, audited by independent certification bodies, and whose transparency has been tested and validated by animal rights organizations; it is our way of being proactive and advancing in terms of animal welfare.</p> <p>Finally, besides the importance of sector agents complying with the requirements of the IAWS Technical Regulation, it is equally necessary to involve consumers in the initiative and offer them clear and rigorous information on all the efforts that the pork sector dedicates to production of the food that arrives at their tables. The best way to do this was to create a certification seal, "Welfare Commitment Certified ", so that all operators in the pork sector visualize all these efforts and demonstrate real transparency and traceability.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-04-01 11:30:26 | 2025-08-10 12:40:06 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2865 | 4 trends to follow as the packaging world is changing | <p> </p> <p>Meat producers and food tech sector are paying attention to the consumer’s desire regarding traceability, environmental issue, quality and health characteristics in food but, as one of the leaders of the industry said, “solutions are not always easy to find”.</p> <p>Well, easy or difficult, the industry is trying to respond to these trends and sometimes creates instruments that are reshaping the face of each and every sector involved in the supply chain.</p> <p>Let’s have a closer look at what we have now available and what may create another perspective on food and consumption in the following years.</p> <p><strong>Origin of products</strong></p> <p>Traceability is playing a key role in consumers choice nowadays and is expected to see this trend enhancing its role in the following years due to environmental and animal welfare concerns.</p> <p>At this time, transparency is ensured by larger surfaces on packs to deliver the message to the consumer. FlatSkin, for example, reduces the need for additional labels and is telling a story while underlining the message with a full view of the product.</p> <p>Also, Blockchain technologies provide new ways to show the traceability of a product in the “from field to fork” concept.</p> <p>In the future, Bord Bia analysts predict that the risk of counterfeit products will be reduced by traceable ink technology applied on the package and smart labelling will play a key role in telling the story of the product and the way it was transported and handled via smartphones.</p> <p><strong>New Experiences</strong></p> <p>The Millenials are frenzy fanatics about embracing new experiences and that can be added by the packaging sector to a wide range of products.</p> <p>The trends of “back to the roots” and “back to basics” are already present in the market but they are doubled by the convenience request from the consumers. The need to know what exactly are you shopping and what are the characteristics of the product can be enhanced by sensorial experiences transmitted through the packaging materials in multiple ways (olfactive, visual etc).</p> <p>Also, the package itself can work harder in preserving the freshness of a product and through that increasing the shelf life of that item and avoiding food waste.</p> <p><strong>Strong connection with individuals</strong></p> <p>E-commerce and the consumer’s need to express its personality are opening new doors in adapting packages to each client. Smaller packages, digitally printed for every type of customer, with a modular and customisable design are going to impact the market and earn the customer’s loyalty.</p> <p><strong>Preserving the planet</strong></p> <p>The life span of a package is almost as important as the shelf life of a product, with the observation that it is desirable that the packaging materials to be at least recyclable if not compostable.</p> <p>A package is most simply recyclable when is built from a single ‘mono’ material or when is designed in easy separable format. Giving up on plastic may not be possible but shifting to recyclable materials that don’t lose their optimal value or creating reusable packages is probably the solution that responds best to the environmental and economic issues of our times.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2019-05-08 11:48:40 | 2025-08-10 12:40:43 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 3176 | Iranian meat production declines by 29% | Until now, the Islamic country was 90% self-sufficient in supplying the domestic demand for red meat. | <p>During the first quarter of the current fiscal year (21 March-21 June), Iran produced 68,300 tonnes of red meat, down by 29% compared to the same period of 2018. Iranians consume around 920,000 tonnes of red per year, 90% of which are supplied domestically, according to official data.<br />The latest decline was registered in beef (-31%) accounting for 37,000 tonnes or 54.2% of the overall production, as the Statistical Center of Iran informed in its latest report.<br />Lamb production reached 25,100 tonnes, which represents a decline of 27%. Goat meat production was down 28%, standing at 4,700 tonnes. Other types of red meat totaled 1,500 tonnes.<br />The figures revealed by the report reflects the need for larger imports. For now, the main suppliers for the Iranian red meat market are several ex-USSR states, Brazil and Australia. Iran's red meat market is worth 248.793 trillion rials ($1.66 billion), according to the Financial Tribune newspaper.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-08-14 04:38:05 | 2025-08-10 12:40:50 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3568 | Cherkizovo meat exports are up by 38% | Poultry demand from China has supported the results reported for 2019. | <p>Cherkizovo Group (Petelinka and Cherkizovo brands), Russia’s largest meat producer, has reported a significant increase in its global exports, boosting them by 38% in 2019. In monetary terms, the Company’s overseas sales surged by 78%.</p> <p>In 2019, Cherkizovo Group's exports totaled 50,000 tonnes, up 38% from the previous year. This growth was mostly driven by the poultry market, which recorded a 50% increase to 34,000 tonnes following China’s decision to open up its market to Russian companies last year. This market accounted for over 40%, or 14,000 tonnes, of the Company’s poultry exports.</p> <p>“The green light given to Russian poultry by China has been a major factor in the rise of Cherkizovo’s exports. Several lucrative contracts were signed with Chinese partners in 2019, allowing Russian companies to supply a wide range of poultry products, including the country's favorite chicken feet, along with chicken thighs, hips and breast fillets, all of which are set to appear in the largest local retail chains and restaurants,” said Andrei Terekhin, Head of Exports at Trading Company Cherkizovo.</p> <p>Cherkizovo Group’s pork exports increased by 35% to 11,000 tonnes, while turkey sales shrank by 10% to 1,500 tonnes. Sausage exports plateaued, remaining at their 2018 level of 4,000 tonnes.</p> <p>The Company's revenue from exports grew by 78% to RUB 5.7 billion ($89 million). Export sales of chicken, turkey and pork increased by 131%, 33% and 25% respectively to reach RUB 3.8 billion ($59.5 million), RUB 0.2 billion ($3.13 million) and RUB 1.3 billion ($20.38 million). Meanwhile, sausage sales brought in RUB 0.4 billion ($6.27 million), representing a 12% increase on the same time last year.</p> <p>“In 2020, Cherkizovo plans to carry on significantly boosting its exports by expanding its offering and sales channels in the existing markets and, also, by penetrating new markets in Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia,” added Andrei Terekhin.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-02-03 05:42:49 | 2025-08-10 12:40:54 | Details Edit Delete |
