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| 1336 | Ingushetia plans to export poultry to Qatar | Authorities of Ingushetia want to export poultry products from the Yuzhny complex to Qatar and several other Arab countries, according to the latest statement made by the head of the republic Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, as reported by the Russian news agency Tass. | <p>"Proposals regarding poultry shipments have been prepared for the Qatari delegation and for Saudi Arabia and the Arab Emirates," the head of the republic told Tass.</p> <p>Mr. Yevkurov also stated that a delegation from Qatar will arrive in Ingushetia at the end of June to work on joint projects.</p> <p>The Yuzhny Poultry Complex is expected to launch its operation by the end of 2019.<br />The poultry complex will have a capacity production of about 10 thousand tons of turkey products, including a number of semi-finished products and sausages. The investment in the Yuzhny facility reaches 3.8 billion rubles.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-05-29 15:07:24 | 2025-08-12 05:16:28 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5043 | 36,000 birds culled in the Netherlands | Authorities ordered farmers to keep the birds inside. | <p>Dutch health authorities on Tuesday ordered all poultry to be kept indoors to curb an outbreak of highly contagious bird flu after an H5 strain of bird flu was reported and confirmed this week on a poultry farm in the central Flevoland province. "About 36,000 birds were slaughtered on the farm to prevent the virus from spreading," the document issued by the Agriculture Department stated.<br />The outbreak is the second to hit the Netherlands this year after a similar outbreak in February. The Netherlands was worst hit in 2003, when a deadly strain of H7N7 avian influenza broke out, killing at least one person and infecting 255 flocks, leading to the culling of 30 million birds. A case of AI was reported recently in England and that triggered the alarm for the UK poultry industry.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-10-29 08:06:55 | 2025-08-12 13:49:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7264 | Top 7 benefits of automating pork cutting and deboning | Automating pork cutting and deboning eases the pressure of labor scarcity while improving your yield and profitability, among other things. | <p>Automating pork cutting and deboning can bring you a wide variety of benefits including greater product diversity and reduced labor dependance.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a pork processor, you face numerous challenges, from labor shortages to rising production costs to shifting consumer demands while maintaining quality, yield, and throughput levels. These obstacles can hinder productivity, increase costs, and impact the overall efficiency of your operations. Automation can help you overcome these hurdles and achieve your goals, specifically in the cutting and deboning phases of production.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">By automating the cutting and deboning in your pork processing line, you can address these challenges and achieve a range of benefits that significantly improve your operations. Here are the top 7 advantages you can gain:</p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>High productivity<br /></strong>The DeboFlex automates and deskills various tasks, streamlining your cutting and deboning line processes. That means workers can focus more on their individualized tasks and complete them quickly while the platform handles functions like loading and positioning. This focus improves productivity, reduces processing time, and enhances product quality.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Safe work environment<br /></strong>The innovative conveyor system of the DeboFlex platform reduces the need for manual lifting by vertically hanging the pork primals and automating the flow, minimizing strain and the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the ergonomic height-adjustable workstations are designed to accommodate each task’s requirements in the pork cutting and deboning process and the worker’s unique size and skill, creating a safe and comfortable working environment.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Reduced labor dependence<br /></strong>The DeboFlex integrates advanced automation equipment that simplifies and streamlines numerous tasks typically executed through manual labor. Operators perform a single action before the product moves along the line. As a result, there is a reduced dependency on highly skilled manual labor and increased profitability.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Enhanced traceability and product quality<br /></strong>Advanced real-time monitoring with the DeboFlex allows processors to maintain consistent quality, yield, and throughput levels. With improved control and visibility, processors can make data-driven decisions, optimize processes, and ensure product consistency. Connected and intelligent monitoring also enables processors to track and trace products more effectively, ensuring proper quality control.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Consistent shelf life<br /></strong>The DeboFlex platform reduces the amount of work in progress on the floor, making it easier to control the aging process and maintain consistent shelf life across all products. By minimizing variations, processors can ensure product freshness and reduce waste.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Achieving maximum yield and value</strong><br />With the DeboFlex, processors can maximize carcass and meat value. By optimizing the processing methods and leveraging the platform's capabilities, processors can enhance yield and increase the overall value per carcass. For a more in-depth understanding of how to boost deboning yields and maximize carcass and meat value, check out our article: "Boost Your Pork Deboning Yields with Vertical Pork Processing".</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Production flexibility<br /></strong>By embracing the DeboFlex platform in pork processing, you can more easily adapt to changing market conditions, meet production demands, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry. The automated and flexible nature of the platform offers the opportunity for a product portfolio that can cater to the ever-evolving customer demands.</li> </ol> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With improved ergonomics, the DeboFlex platform eliminates heavy lifting and allows your team to focus on specific tasks, leading to more 'knife in meat' time, cutting your labor<strong> </strong>needs by up to 40% and boosting yield by an average of 3%. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The time is now to transform your operations and overcome the hurdles that stand in the way of a more successful pork processing business. The future of pork processing lies in embracing the DeboFlex, revolutionizing the industry, and securing a sustainable and prosperous industry. The DeboFlex platform has the potential to streamline your processes, reduce your labor dependency, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-04-02 00:05:21 | 2025-08-12 01:58:44 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6868 | ULMA Packaging, optimising packaging processes through automation | Automation helps to transform packaging operations and deliver a number of key benefits for businesses. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In an increasingly competitive business environment, automation has become a key strategy for maximising performance, return on investment and process control. By integrating advanced control systems and specialised machinery, companies can significantly increase their production capacity and improve packaging quality.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In this article, you can delve into the world of packaging process automation, and explore how automated solutions can optimise operations, reduce costs and improve the overall efficiency of the packaging line.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For better understanding please read the interview of Jon Larreategi, Product Manager and an expert in the automation of packaging processes, who answered key questions about the benefits and best practices when it comes to implementing automation in this vital area of the industry.</p> <p><strong>What benefits do you think automation can bring to the packaging process?</strong></p> <p>It will depend on the needs and area or business of each company, but there is no doubt that automation provides many benefits, most notably:</p> <ul> <li>An increase in production capacity and the number of packs per machine</li> <li>Greater packaging line efficiency (OEE)</li> <li>Improved production flow within plants</li> <li>Material and cost savings for each pack</li> <li>Savings in labour costs</li> <li>Reduced maintenance and repair costs</li> </ul> <p><strong>What kinds of companies may need to automate their packaging processes?</strong></p> <p>Any company is able to partially or fully automate its packaging line. But each company is different and does not have the same needs. That is why at ULMA Packaging we tackle each project differently and tailor the approach and resources according to the size and automation requirements of each company.</p> <p>For large<u> </u>companies with complex plants and several packaging lines, we can handle full or partial projects either by designing a solution from scratch or by integrating any existing packaging technology into an automatic line, making the packaging process as efficient and reliable as possible.</p> <p>For smaller<u> </u>companies with more flexible requirements for the automation of primary packaging machines, we design and integrate custom solutions. We tailor our automation technologies to optimise the performance and efficiency of packaging lines, bearing in mind the specific requirements of each customer</p> <p><strong>Which automation solutions are most demanded?</strong></p> <p>In my experience, I see that many companies require automatic systems to facilitate product HANDLING and DISTRIBUTION to the different parts of the packaging process. Others however, only require the optimisation or automation of PRODUCT FEEDING to the primary packaging machines.</p> <p>We must also remember the INSPECTION SYSTEMS that enable proper product and packaging quality control.</p> <p>Finally, many other companies with packaging machinery require an end of line SECONDARY AND TERTIARY PACKAGING solution that often ends in PALLETISING.</p> <p>Having said that, looking at the range of products that we offer, our wide range of packaging machines and fully automated systems mean that we can offer our customers <a href="https://www.ulmapackaging.com/en/packaging-machines" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ulmapackaging.com/en/packaging-machines&source=gmail&ust=1699535702223000&usg=AOvVaw3KgK6CFFSyoeyu6OpWjnsV"><strong>primary packaging</strong></a> machines and <a href="https://www.ulmapackaging.com/en/fully-automated-solutions" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ulmapackaging.com/en/fully-automated-solutions&source=gmail&ust=1699535702223000&usg=AOvVaw0rjKHump3xmZVngzKaq4eM"><strong>turnkey solutions</strong></a> that are tailored to their needs.</p> <p>Whether we are designing a solution from scratch or integrating specific technology into our customers' packaging processes, we strive to improve the efficiency and reliability of those processes.</p> <p><strong>Can you explain how ULMA Packaging can help different companies to automate and optimise packaging lines?</strong></p> <p>In ULMA Packaging's automation division, our job entails assessing the specific needs of each customer and developing custom solutions that optimise productivity and minimise start-up times, while occupying as little plant space as possible.</p> <p>This requires us to work side by side with each customer, as each project is different. It also requires conceptualisation and working together in order to achieve good results. </p> <p><strong>What types of technologies and process controls are typically used to ensure high productivity rates and optimal packaging quality?</strong></p> <p>The chosen process control technologies and methods will depend on the type of packaging and the specific manufacturing process. For example, we use:</p> <ul> <li>Automatic control systems, such as PLC and SCADA, to monitor and adjust the various process parameters.</li> <li>In-line inspection systems, such as machine vision cameras and sensors, to detect and correct any defects and perform in-line quality control as the packaging is manufactured.</li> <li>Traceability systems: Barcode or RFID tags are used to track and log relevant information about the manufacturing process, making it easier to trace and identify problems.</li> <li>Process control systems (PCS), quality control and data analysis.</li> </ul> <p>At ULMA Packaging, we use OEE indicator-based efficiency control systems to ensure high productivity rates and optimal quality and efficiency in packaging solutions.</p> <p>To do so, we capture production data from the line in real time and provide tools to analyse this data to ensure correct decision-making. Furthermore, we implement strict process control to ensure consistency and reliability at all stages of packaging.</p> <p>Additionally, ULMA machines are designed for seamless integration with the main production planning systems (MES, ERP, SCADA). This integration allows key information to be shared, e.g. regarding manufacturing order management, parameter files, alarms and equipment efficiency management.</p> <p><strong>What are the benefits of working with a single-source supplier?</strong></p> <p>The benefits of working with a single source supplier lie in the ability to integrate proprietary machines and third-party equipment into a packaging line that delivers optimal performance and efficiency.</p> <p>This ensures an efficient workflow and smooth communication between the customer's company and the supplier, facilitating the management and optimal development of the project.</p> <p><strong>How do you ensure the successful start-up and reliability of the packaging line?</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong>Unlike other suppliers, we perform <strong>testing on the lines</strong> in our factory before they are sent to the customer. These tests include operating checks, quality controls and simulations of real production scenarios. This allows us to reduce the start-up curve and ensure that the line is ready for optimal operation from day one.</p> <p><strong>Could you provide some examples of customised projects you have carried out in the past? How do you tailor the design to the specific requirements of each customer?</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong>As I said earlier, because each sector has its own characteristics, our approach is based on customised projects. Thanks to the experience we have gained over the years, we have in-depth knowledge of packaging processes and extensive experience in automation technologies, enabling us to design custom machines and solutions that maximise efficiency and meet individual requirements.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-10 00:05:06 | 2025-08-12 11:46:54 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5999 | Expected increase in automation for the poultry industry | Automation is often seen as a way to address one of the biggest challenges in poultry processing: labor. It is also believed to have the potential to improve efficiency, reliability, and predictability in operations. | <p>At the 2022 Poultry Tech Summit, a panel including Jay Russell, Marel Key Account Manager, discussed the development of technology to meet the challenges of poultry processing, with a focus on North America.<br />According to Jay Russell, the North American poultry market is currently in the process of evolving toward greater use of automation in food processing, which has been a viable option for some time.<br />However, the North American poultry market is still dependent on having human workers present in processing plants. This need for human labor has delayed the expansion of automation which might have been more important otherwise. Even a fully automated processing plant still needs people to implement, supervise, operate and maintain the systems.<br />Jay Russell talks about labor availability, “The workforce has changed in recent years. To stay competitive in the labor market, the poultry industry adapted to these changes by creating more attractive floor plans. Increasing the use of automation is expected to make the industry more appealing to younger professionals.”</p> <p>In addition, supply chain issues have made it more difficult and costly to obtain the necessary equipment and materials to implement automated systems. Poultry processors also faced lasting post-pandemic effects. Continuing challenges and uncertainties made it more difficult to justify the investment in automation.</p> <p>Along with automation comes digitalization. Software plays a crucial role in modern poultry processing plants because it helps to automate and optimize various processes and tasks. This can include everything from controlling and monitoring production equipment and machinery, to managing inventory and supply chain logistics, to analyzing data and making informed decisions.</p> <p>A challenge, however, in a digital poultry environment is the correct use of data. Once automated, the processing plant contains many individual pieces of equipment that generate a great deal of useful information. Isolated equipment, however, that isn’t connected to a broader system, can only create an isolated data set. This makes it impossible to combine and analyze the information from different sources for a comprehensive view of production and identify opportunities such as inefficiencies or areas for improvement.</p> <p>“By connecting all of our equipment and using the data it generates, we increase the level of consciousness in the industry. An integrated process flow enables real-time adjustments to the production process to improve profitability,” continues Jay Russell, who refers to Marel’s various ways of addressing the challenges of isolated equipment and limited data availability.<br />First of all, Marel’s overarching Innova platform offers many modules that can manage inventory and supply chain logistics, helping to optimize the flow of materials and finished products through the plant. This can include tracking inventory levels, coordinating transportation and logistics and ensuring end-to-end traceability.</p> <p><br />Internal machine software called SmartBase, available for SensorX and Nuova-i, ensures real-time machine health analysis. Once hooked up via an internet connection, it can also communicate with other equipment in the line and the control room to provide (remote) monitoring, analysis and even service.<br />IMPAQT is a software solution for the primary process that uses sensors along the line to collect and analyze valuable data about availability, performance and quality. Using IMPAQT, processors can pinpoint in real-time the exact reason for downtime and reveal trends in the process to make more informed decisions about how to optimize production and efficiency.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-01-05 03:01:40 | 2025-08-12 02:35:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1149 | Poland gains access for poultry to Singaporean market | AVA Singapore has issued health certificates for six Polish producers. | <p> </p> <p>Six Polish poultry producers have received health certificates to export products to Singapore. According to official sources, quoted by <a href="https://wbj.pl/six-poultry-producers-certified-to-export-to-singapore/">Warsaw Business Journal</a>, the approval for export was granted since December 2017 but needed to be inspected by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) in order to become operational.</p> <p>Poland is the largest poultry producer in EU with a capacity forecast to surpass 2 million tons for this year. The total size market for the agricultural products in Singapore was at about $9.3 billion in 2017 of which $9.2 billion stand for imports. Until now, Poland was granted to export only frozen pork in the Singaporean market with 10 health certificates issued for 7 companies.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-04-23 06:57:05 | 2025-08-12 13:22:12 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2674 | Ukrainian egg producer aquires halal certification | Avangard Agroholding is now targeting markets from Asia, Africa and the Middle East as in Europe "the Halal mark is a peculiar quality mark". | <p>Avangard Agroholding, one of the biggest egg producer in Ukraine has acquired the Halal certificate which allows the company to open new markets outside Europe, according to BlackSeaGrain agency.<br />Avangard exported eggs in the EU market since 2014, but this certification can open new markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, confirmed Marianna Konina, Head of the Avangard communications.<br />"Obtaining a Halal certificate means that we can not only meet the demand for Halal products in Ukraine, where about 2 million Muslims live but also export them to the even greater number of countries around the world, in addition to increasing exports to Europe. For Europeans, the Halal mark is a peculiar quality mark. We also enter markets of the East, Africa and Asia, where the Islamic culture is strong and requirements for the compliance of food products are strict," she said.<br />The Certificate was issued by the Halal Global Ukraine Certification Center, whose estimates on the European market for Halal products reaches €60 billion. In the next 10 years, this market can grow by 25%. At the beginning of this year, Ukraine's egg exports have registered a growth of 62% compared to the same period from 2018.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-03-07 13:17:50 | 2025-08-12 03:51:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1616 | Latvia's pork prices fell by almost a quarter | Average pork prices in Latvia fell by 23.3% in May 2018 compared to the same month in 2017, according to the latest data released by the Latvian Ministry of Agriculture. | <p>In the European Union, average pork prices were down by 18.6% in May 2018 compared to year-earlier levels. Denmark reported a 21.3% decrease in average pork prices in the mentioned period, in Germany prices went down by 20.6%, in Poland by 21.6%. Meanwhile, in Lithuania and Estonia average pork prices fell by 13.1% and 11.3%, respectively, TVNET reports.</p> <p>When it comes down to average prices for pig carcasses, the EU reported a level of 141.59 euros per 100 kilograms in May, while in Latvia the prices were on average 140.86 euros per 100 kilograms.</p> <p>The highest average prices for pig carcasses were reported in Lithuania - 154.91 euros, Germany - 44.97 euros, and Estonia - 143.59 euros per 100 kg.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-07-18 13:43:56 | 2025-08-12 15:31:53 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6505 | AHDB: Spring lamb prices off to a strong start | Average prices for new season lambs (NSL) are in a strong position as supply switches away from old season, with throughputs falling short compared to a year ago, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">The deadweight GB NSL Standard Quality Quotation (SQQ) averaged 709p/kg in the week ending 3 June, up 24p compared to the same week in 2022. Meanwhile, the equivalent liveweight measure average 336p/kg, down just 6p year-on-year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This comes as spring lambs have been slower out of the gates this year compared to last (and the 5-year average). By the 3 June, just under 186,000 new season lambs had come through GB auction marts since the start of the year, 17% below the same period in 2022. Indeed, estimated GB weekly slaughter (of both old and new season lambs) has run below 2022 levels throughout most of May.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Present trends in spring lamb supplies likely reflect pressures from challenging weather over the past season, variable grass growth and more expensive feed. While still early days in terms of new season supply, we may well see these systemic factors continue to impact the kill pattern for the rest of the year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Old season lamb prices are still strong. Weekly numbers are falling as the supply comes to an end, but auction market data suggests that there are more hoggets around than at this point a year ago.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In the week ending 3 June, the GB liveweight OSL SQQ averaged 262p/kg (up 3p year-on-year), while the deadweight SQQ averaged 639p/kg (up 35p year-on-year). Reports of variable quality are becoming more frequent as the hogget supply tails off, but well-fleshed animals are still reportedly in good demand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">From a demand perspective, 12-week ending data shows that year-on-year declines in the quantity of lamb sold via retail have slowed. These figures have been helped by a very positive Easter. With Easter over, the next single key point of demand for sheep meat is the Eid al-Adha festival (expected on 28 June). Requirements for the charitable giving of Qurbani are for lambs of at least 6 months old (this year’s lambs would need to have been born before 28 December to be suitable).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Meanwhile, the balance of imported and exported sheep meat so far this year has also been supportive of domestic price (imports down, exports up versus a year ago). For exports, the UK was in a very price-competitive position for the first quarter, but prices began to rally from March onwards. However, the gap between GB and French prices has closed over recent weeks, which could limit export growth if this market dynamic persists. The tight supply situation on the continent is likely to remain a key draw on UK supplies.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-06-14 00:15:02 | 2025-08-12 12:53:00 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3615 | China to import live birds from the US | Aviagen and Cobb-Vantress to benefit from the new decision. | <p>Live birds for farming will be imported by China from the US producers, according to the latest decision taken by the Chinese authorities. After a 4-year ban for US poultry due to avian influenza recorded in 2015, China has opened the market for American poultry products in November last year. However, live bird imports were banned until this week.<br />The change is a clear benefit for two of the world's top poultry breeders Aviagen and Cobb-Vantress, both companies headquartered in the USA. Poultry production in China is growing at a rapid pace due to a shift in the meat industry created by the African swine fever (ASF) situation. Part of the small pig farms in the country have been converted into poultry farms as the disease has wiped out more than 40% of the national swine inventory and the financial support granted by the government is targeting large producers in the country. In 2019, China's poultry output recorded 22 million tonnes, 12% up from the previous year. Nevertheless, due to a recent bird flu outbreak and blockades imposed by the authority on the event of coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan many poultry farms have reduced their stocks so live imports may represent a solution for quick restocking. At the end of 2019, a USDA analysis predicted an increase of 15% in China's poultry production for 2020.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-02-17 11:18:25 | 2025-08-12 13:10:23 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2014 | Aviagen to tackle global poultry demand through new alliance | Aviagen and Scotland Rural College (SRUC) have entered a strategic alliance to increase research and promote sustainable production of poultry. | <p>This strategic alliance aims to increase research to deliver future technological and breeding solutions which promote sustainable poultry production.</p> <p>Furthermore, SRUC announced that the goal of the new alliance is to provide affordable and healthy animal protein in an environmentally sustainable way to a growing world population, often in areas where agricultural resources are limited.</p> <p>The focus of the research will be in areas related to balanced breeding for efficiency, health, welfare and environmental adaptability through the identification of novel traits underlying biological functions in the modern broiler and broiler breeder.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-10-08 06:47:14 | 2025-08-11 22:18:43 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 351 | Aviagen is the first poultry producer to receive compartment certification | Aviagen, the global poultry genetics leader, has become the first poultry breeding company in the U.S. to be certified as an Avian Influenza Clean Compartment. | <p> </p> <p>The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) established the program to set standards for protection against avian influenza (AI) in primary poultry breeding companies.</p> <p>Aviagen's pedigree and great grandparent facilities were audited and certified that they meet these standards by the USDA APHIS, according to a media release.</p> <p>Compartmentalization is an international program developed by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). It provides a mechanism for countries around the world to accept stock from an exporting country with an AI outbreak by providing the importing country’s officials with the ability to evaluate suppliers based on an exporting company’s management practices and biosecurity program.</p> <p>Aviagen’s compartment certification means that importing officials have a high degree of confidence in the health status of Aviagen imported stock, as the company’s biosecurity program and facilities have been audited and certified by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-11-01 07:00:34 | 2025-08-12 14:05:41 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4401 | 600,000 ducks to be culled in France | Avian flu influenza registered in duck farms in the southwestern Landes region is forcing authorities to apply severe measures. | <p>After a huge number of avian flu outbreaks, France is forced to cull a record number of birds in duck farms across the region of Landes. 600,000 ducks are to be culled in an effort to prevent the spread of avian influenza infecting duck flocks in part of the country, health officials said this week. As of January 1, France had confirmed 61 bird flu outbreaks. 48 of them were in the southwestern Landes region, according to government officials. The culling includes the preventive killing of birds in areas surrounding the outbreak to limit the transition to farm flocks. Duck breeding in the Landes is used to supply the foie gras industry. Since November 2020 several European countries such as Germany, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, France and the UK have reported avian flu (H5N8) outbreaks. Exports to other countries, especially to Asia, have been banned. The virus is also present in Rusia, Kazakhstan and Japan.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-01-08 11:18:50 | 2025-08-12 05:52:04 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5776 | Avian influenza: Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain | Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This means that starting this week, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Implementing the highest levels of biosecurity measures on farm is the most effective way in reducing the risk of disease spreading and is the best way to protect flocks. The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the United Kingdom has faced its largest ever outbreak of avian flu with 190 cases confirmed across the United Kingdom since late October 2021, with over 30 of these confirmed since the beginning of the month. The East of England has been particularly badly hit with outbreaks in poultry and captive birds. There have also been outbreaks in the south west and in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Avian influenza circulates naturally in wild birds and when they migrate to the United Kingdom from mainland Europe over the winter they can spread the disease to poultry and other captive birds. Maintaining strict biosecurity is the most effective method of protecting birds from the virus.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Keepers with more than 500 birds will need to restrict access for non-essential people on their sites, workers will need to change clothing and footwear before entering bird enclosures and site vehicles will need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly to limit the risk of the disease spreading. Backyard owners with smaller numbers of poultry including chickens, ducks and geese must also take steps to limit the risk of the disease spreading to their animals.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency advises that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.</p> <h3>In a joint statement the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales said:</h3> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Bird keepers have faced the largest ever outbreak of avian flu this year and with winter brings an even more increased risk to flocks as migratory birds return to the United Kingdom.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Scrupulous biosecurity and hygiene measures is the best form of defence, which is why we have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain, meaning that all bird keepers must take action to help prevent the disease spreading to more poultry and other domestic birds.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The introduction of an AIPZ means regardless of whether you keep a few birds or thousands, you are legally required to meet enhanced biosecurity requirements to protect your birds from this highly infectious disease.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The introduction of an AIPZ follows a decision to raise the risk level for avian influenza incursion in wild Birds in Great Britain from 'medium' to 'high'. For poultry and captive birds the risk level has been raised from 'medium' to 'high' at premises where biosecurity is below the required standards, and from 'low' to ‘medium’ where stringent biosecurity measures are applied.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The nationwide AIPZ builds on the additional biosecurity measures that were brought in last week as part of the regional housing order which covers Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. The AIPZ, now in force across Great Britain, does not include a nationwide requirement to house birds. However, this is being kept under constant review.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">There has been a prolonged season of avian influenza this year and with the now increased risk during the winter, the need to include a mandatory housing requirement in the AIPZ may arise. Further disease control measures will be based on the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice.</p> <h3>The AIPZ means bird keepers across Great Britain must:</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Keep free ranging birds within fenced areas, and that ponds, watercourses and permanent standing water must be fenced off (except in specific circumstances e.g. zoo birds).</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Clean and disinfect footwear and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Minimise movement in and out of bird enclosures;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas, and fencing off wet or boggy areas</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Keep domestic ducks and geese separate from other poultry.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure the areas where birds are kept are unattractive to wild birds, for example by netting ponds, and by removing wild bird food sources;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Feed and water your birds in enclosed areas to discourage wild birds;</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The avian influenza prevention zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to monitor and manage the risks of bird flu.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dead wild birds may be infected so don’t touch them unless wearing suitable protective clothing. When found on publicly owned land and a decision is taken to remove them, it is the local authorities’ responsibility to safely dispose of the carcases as animal by-products.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-10-18 04:38:22 | 2025-08-10 23:46:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3549 | EU suspends poultry imports from Ukraine | Avian influenza reported by the ex-Soviet country stands behind the decision. | <p>Imports of poultry meat, meat products and non-heat-treated poultry products from Ukraine have been suspended by the EU authorities. However, eggs and egg products are not subject to these restrictions, announced the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.<br />Officials from the agency are considering the measure to be "extremely unexpected", taking into consideration the reports of numerous equivalence assessment missions, the results of negotiations and preliminary agreements. "Ukrainian measures for the control and eradication of bird flu have been recognized as equivalent to those implemented by EU member states", the agency said in a press release. Ukraine is one of the major exporters of poultry in the EU market.<br />This is the first outbreak of avian flu registered in Ukraine in nearly three years. On the other hand, several cases of bird flu have been reported in commercial and backyard farms in 5 EU member states (Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic) and the virus has also been found in wild birds in Germany.<br />Coordination Rurale, a French farm union, warned about the risk of a general epidemic in the EU and recalls the 2017 events when millions of birds were culled in Europe due to multiple outbreaks on the continent. The union also warned authorities to urgently stop shipments from the infected countries and alert customs agents to the risk.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-01-24 07:31:48 | 2025-08-12 09:00:52 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 8160 | Avian influenza: EU agencies track virus mutations and analyse response strategies | Avian influenza viruses pose an increasing threat, with the potential to adapt to humans and trigger future pandemics. Employing a One Health approach, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have issued scientific advice that assesses avian influenza virus mutations and the potential of these viruses to spread to humans, along with recommendations for the animal and public health sectors. The work of the two Agencies draws on extensive data, including genetic analyses, human case studies, and antibody presence to outline current risks and mitigation strategies. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Global developments demand that we stay alert and make sure Europe is prepared to respond to the threat of avian influenza", said Pamela Rendi-Wagner, ECDC Director. "ECDC is supporting EU/EEA Member States in preparing, preventing and containing potential future outbreaks in animals and humans. Having strong preparedness plans in place is paramount to protect public health in Europe". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In 2024, avian influenza viruses expanded their reach, infecting previously unaffected species. Our work identifies key mutations linked to a potential spread to humans, requiring rapid detection and response. Collaboration and data sharing along the chain of actors involved remain essential in tackling emerging situations", said Bernhard Url, EFSA Acting Executive Director.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Experts generated a comprehensive list of mutations, from which they identified 34 genetic mutations that might increase the potential of avian influenza viruses to spread to humans. Using molecular analysis and genomic surveillance, animal and public health laboratories can refer to the list of mutations, which should be continuously updated, to monitor the emergence of strains that could potentially transmit to humans. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The scientific opinion also identifies how the adaptation of avian influenza viruses to mammals can be driven by factors such as genetic mutations, the mixing of genetic material between viruses, and the interaction with host immune response, alongside extrinsic factors that can increase the chance of transmission to humans, like human activities and environmental changes that increase contact between wildlife, poultry, livestock, and humans. High-density farming, low biosecurity practices, deforestation, urbanisation, and global trade amplify the risk of spillovers from animals to humans.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key recommendations:</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li><strong>Genetic analysis: </strong>Use genetic sequencing to detect mutations or virus adaptations to mammals early. Invest in systems to quickly identify emerging viruses and mutations that enable animal-to-human spread. </li> <li><strong>Animal surveillance: </strong>Monitor sick or dead mammals linked to infected wild birds, poultry or mammals. Track unexplained illness during high-risk periods and areas with avian influenza. </li> <li><strong>Public health surveillance: </strong>Test exposed individuals and routinely send samples to further identify the flu sub-type. During outbreaks in animals, hospitals should enhance surveillance and vigilance, especially during flu season peaks when the risk of mixing of genetic material between viruses rises. </li> <li><strong>Prevention measures: </strong>Implement robust farm biosecurity measures, train staff, vaccinate poultry, and prepare outbreak response plans. Ensure humans at risk follow influenza vaccination and antiviral treatment guidelines.</li> <li><strong>Public health preparedness measures: </strong>Raise awareness among high-risk groups, the general public and train healthcare workers to recognise and manage avian influenza. Ensure coordinated response plans for human cases. Develop guidelines and standard operating procedures for testing of exposed individuals and contacts of patients, including preventive protocols. Ensure coordinated response plans for human cases as part of national prevention, preparedness and response plans.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Alongside the scientific opinion, the Agencies also developed a guidance on how to investigate and control outbreaks of avian influenza affecting both humans and animals, using a coordinated One Health approach. Experts developed flowcharts outlining response actions for five outbreak scenarios at the human-animal-environment interface, emphasising the importance of an interdisciplinary response among all stakeholders. This work will support Member States in creating tailored national guidelines. </p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-02-03 00:05:50 | 2025-08-12 03:43:37 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5077 | Romanian poultry farms awarded by Aviagen | Avicola Buzau, Avicola Tartaseti and Oprea Avicom are considered sterling examples to poultry growers throughout Romania. | <p>Aviagen Kft customers Avicola Buzau, Avicola Tartaseti and Oprea Avicom are sterling examples to poultry growers throughout Romania, according to Aviagen executives. They have demonstrated the breeder and broiler performance possible when excellent stockmanship combines with dedication and teamwork to maximize the genetic potential of Ross birds, according to a press release. In October, Paul Anton, Sales & Technical Manager, from Aviagen Kft traveled to the offices of these customers to present them with awards and certificates for their Ross 140 and Ross 400 Club achievements (<em>photo</em>).<br />All three companies are repeat Ross 140 Club winners – an impressive accomplishment in itself. This year marks the fifth award in a row for Avicola Tartaseti and Oprea Avicom, and the third for Avicola Buzau. Avicola Tartaseti’s Farm 10 entered this year’s Ross 140 Club with a top breeder score of 159.84 chicks per hen housed (chicks/HH), and Avicola Buzau reached 154.5 chicks/HH on its Calarasi Farm. Oprea Avicom’s Sincai Farm achieved 158.5 chicks/HH, while at the same time attaining a European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) broiler performance of 414.42 and earning entrance to the Ross 400 Club.<br />“We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of Avicola Buzua, Avicola Tartaseti and Oprea Avicom, who are shining examples to our entire region of the year-on-year improvements possible with hard work, skill and a passion for their birds,” explained Paul Anton.<br />Gabriela Nicolae, General Manager of Avicola Tartasesti Poultry, added, “We are very proud to be part of the Ross 140 Club and to exceed the benchmark each year. Thank you to our deserving team members for their efforts, and many thanks to the Aviagen customer support team for the help they have provided throughout the years.”</p> <p><em>Photo credit: Aviagen</em></p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-11-11 07:15:26 | 2025-08-12 12:25:52 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6934 | Vion: Plantrecôte©, even meat fans will love it | Awarded at this year’s “Anuga Taste Innovation Show”, the sustainable meat alternative from the Vion brand ME-AT the alternative is in no way inferior to an entrecôte. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Can a plant-based steak really compete with a beef entrecôte, even in front of critical gourmets? The Plantrecôte© from the Vion brand ME-AT the alternative impressed experts at this year’s Anuga so much that the jury of international trade journalists and market research analysts included the 100% vegan steak in the "Taste Innovation Show".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The highlight: the Plantrecôte©, an alternative source of protein based on wheat and peas, has both the same look and authentic texture as a real entrecôte. The secret behind this is an innovative 2D technology from Vion, which makes it possible to combine two textures in one meat alternative and turn the fat edge of the steak, which is critical for entrecôte connoisseurs, into an experience in itself. The Plantrecôte© also impressed critical meat fans in the tasting - above all with its bite.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The fact that there were more than 2,200 products to choose from in this competition and that our Plantrecôte© is one of the winners and has been named to the 'Hall of Fame' makes us particularly proud", says Milos van Moorsel, Business Development Manager Plant-Based at Vion. "Innovation is a pillar of Vion’s sustainability strategy and this starts conceptually with the more diverse protein selection for consumers", explains van Moorsel.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Product data:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Plantrecôte© is an alternative source of protein based on wheat and peas.</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>100% vegan</li> <li>100% plant-based</li> <li>Low in saturated fatty acids</li> <li>Rich in protein</li> <li>source of fiber</li> <li>easy to prepare on the grill and in the pan</li> <li>Nutriscore A</li> <li>Low salt concentration (1%)</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All meat alternatives such as Plantrecôte can be produced with vitamin B12 or iron at the customer’s request. This eliminates the need to take these essential metabolic building blocks as food supplements when following a vegan diet. The product is also available as a private label or under the Plantrecôte© brand as a standard item or promotional product for German food retailers and discount stores.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-05 00:05:26 | 2025-08-12 04:46:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6247 | Water use in the Spanish White Pork Sector | Awareness about the value and scarcity of water is, without a doubt, the first step to achieve a sustainable use of it from any area and activity. | <p>Professionals in the pig sector are very aware of everything that concerns the environmental impact of their activity, and especially with making a responsible use of water.</p> <p>Water is a very valuable resource for the entire value chain of pork production. For this reason, with increasing frequency, the adoption of practices for recovery and reuse can be observed in farms and meat industries. For example, the recovery of rainwater stands out as an increasingly implemented measure, for its use in cleaning tasks in all types of establishments.</p> <p>Another frequent measure is the control of pipes and circuits, as well as the implementation of water troughs that reduce losses on farms, or efficient equipment in the use of water throughout the chain.</p> <p>The result of this effort is that the water footprint of the activity in Spanish pig farms has been reduced by 30% in the last 30 years thanks, among other things, to the improvement in feed conversion rates or the optimization of facilities, equipment and water quality, as well as cleaning and refrigeration systems.</p> <p>These are figures that invite us to continue working to advance the environmental objectives established by the European Commission on the path towards a neutral climate impact. The goal is for the water footprint of the pig sector to be 40% lower in 2050 compared to 2020. To achieve this, the sector is working on numerous improvement projects and technologies to achieve the lowest possible water footprint, which will also result in greater competitiveness of the sector.</p> <p>From the Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (INTERPORC), in order to help farms meet these objectives, a <a href="https://interporc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/guia-para-la-gestion-del-agua-en-la-explotacion-porcina.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>"Guide for water management on pig farms</strong><strong>"</strong></a> is available online through our website.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/files/pictures/article/Captura.jpg?1678959326091" alt="Captura" width="200" height="200" /></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-16 00:30:08 | 2025-08-12 03:45:06 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2456 | Azelis is expanding its meat ingredient distribution platform through a new acquisition | Azelis is expanding its business in Poland with the acquisition of Euroconsultant, a Polish distributor of flavours, shelf life extenders and other products predominantly for the meat segment. | <p>The distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, Azelis, will acquire 100% of Euroconsultant. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019.</p> <p>Azelis is predominantly active in the meat segment, the company is diversifying into other segments such as fish, cheese, dairy and poultry flavours. The Polish company's goal is to reduce the traditional smoking to a clean, safe and economical method using smoke condensates.</p> <p>“We are very excited to bring on board such a well reputed company like Euroconsultant, known in the market for its expertise and service. There is an excellent strategic fit that supports our further growth in Poland and beyond, allowing us to provide an improved product offering and customer reach. Meat consumption in Poland is expected to stay high while more customers switch to the use of flavours compared to traditional smoking methods. Azelis already has a lot of expertise in smoke segment and integration with Euroconsultant will further enhance our position in this market,” Renata Bugiel, Regional Managing Director Poland and Ukraine, declared in statement.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-01-18 13:05:14 | 2025-08-12 11:37:49 | Details Edit Delete |
