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| 3634 | Polish poultry sector prepares "the siege" of Cuba | "The potential of this market is huge," said Dariusz Goszczynski, Director General of KRD-IG. | <p>Polish poultry exporters are targeting Cuba as their next important market in Central America. According to Dariusz Goszczynski, Director General of KRD-IG, the Cuban market has the potential to absorb large volumes of Polish poultry products. A Cuban delegation is expected to visit Poland this week and Mr. Goszczynski expressed his hope to increase the exports to this market. "In 2019, we exported over 22,000 tons of poultry to Cuba. The potential of this market is huge. I believe that the visit of the Cuban delegation will increase exports in 2020," said Dariusz Goszczynski.</p> <p><br />Poland is the largest poultry producer in the EU and ranks 3 in the world's top of poultry exporters. Last year's production was close to 3 million tonnes of poultry supported by strong demand from the EU and other international markets. Nevertheless, during the first two months of 2020, poultry exports have been impacted by the ongoing bird flu outbreak in Poland.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-02-24 10:11:20 | 2025-08-11 07:36:11 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2723 | Canada increased its beef exports to the EU by 113% | Two-thirds of the volume has gone to the UK market and uncertainty over Brexit is causing a delay in bringing future Canada-UK trade parameters into focus. | <p>The beef industry in Canada is showing strong growth in the EU market thanks to the CETA trade deal. Last year, beef exports to the EU market increased by 113% in terms of volume, reaching 1,059 tonnes, and by 98% in value ($15.5 million), according to Canada Cattlemen's Association (CCA).<br />At the same time, European beef exports to Canada in 2018 grew to 3,236 tonnes, up 12% in volume and 22% in value ($18.9 million) from 2017. The CCA attributes this growth to a combination of factors, but primarily to the increasing number of producers supplying more EU eligible cattle and a major packer developing the EU market. The association is expecting a steady growth of beef exports for this year and is currently looking to increase the number of auditors that can undertake the hormone free audits that are required for EU shipment.<br />Nevertheless, there is one disruptive factor that can impede the beef trade in the near future. "As nearly two-thirds of the 2018 volume and half the value has gone to the UK, much is riding on the access Canadian beef will have to an independent UK following Brexit. Unfortunately, uncertainty over Brexit is causing a delay in bringing future Canada-UK trade parameters into focus", claim CCA leaders. The UK is a net importer of beef and 6% of its beef imports are sourced in non-EU countries. The British government has announced a 7% tariff on beef imports from the EU in case of a no-deal Brexit but, for other suppliers, the duty can be set higher.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-03-19 11:33:34 | 2025-08-11 07:37:09 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 621 | Vietnam's pangasius exports to China report growth | Pangasius exports from Vietnam reported an increase by 5.7% in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the corresponding period from last year, reaching US$1.3 billion, although there was a decrease in shipments towards the US and the EU, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). | <p> </p> <p>Vietnam reported a remarkable year on year growth in the exports of pangasius to China - Hong Kong of 42.7% at the end of September 2017, reaching US$288.1 million and, according to VASEP," the continuous growth shows the shift of a large number of pangasius exporters to this market."</p> <p>Meanwhile, many pangasius exporters shifted their shipments toward China after some technical barriers appeared in the trade to the US and the EU. In the third trimester of 2017, the average export value to this market stayed relatively stable, ranging from US$34-41 million per month. By the end of 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China and Hong Kong forecasted to keep the double-digit growth compared to 2016.</p> <p>Pangasius exports to the US were down by 9.9% in the first 9 months of 2017 compared to the similar period from 2016, reaching only US$258.3 million.</p> <p>"The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to check all shipments of pangasius imported from Vietnam as of 2nd August 2017, and in the preliminary decision of POR13, the US Department of Commerce announced the tariff of US$2.39/kg, which is three times higher than that in the 12th administrative review period. In August and September 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the U.S decreased by 54.6% and 41.2% over the same period of 2016," VASEP announced in a statement.</p> <p>Vietnam’s pangasius shipments to the EU in August and September 2017 continued to decrease by 8.4% and 23.7%, respectively compared to the same period in 2016. The average export value in the 3 months of QIII/2017 ranged from US$15-19.4 million. Currently, Vietnam’s pangasius products had to strongly compete with whitefish products in the EU.</p> <p>Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Saudi Arabia</p> <p>In the period, sales to these 4 markets offset the decline in exports to the U.S and the EU.</p> <p>Brazil stayed as a big pontential market. Particularly in September 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Brazil hit US$6.73 million, up 103.3% over the same period last year. The figure in Jan-Sep 2017 totaled US$77.1 million, up 66.7% year on year. Exports to this market witnessed the highest growth rate in the first three quarters of this year.</p> <p>In addition, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Mexico, Colombia and Saudi Arabia rose by 22.6%; 1.4% and 4% respectively over the same period in 2016.</p> <p>In 2017, total pangasius exports of Vietnam expected to increase by about 6% compared to 2016 despite difficulties.</p> <p><em>Photo Source: <a class="owner-name truncate" title="Go to Marco Verch's photostream" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30478819@N08/" data-track="attributionNameClick" data-rapid_p="30">Marco Verch</a>/Flickr</em></p> | 1 | Market | 2018-01-17 09:45:33 | 2025-08-11 07:38:32 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7868 | After SIAL Paris, exporters project exports of US$ 880 million | The participation of agribusinesses exporting chicken, pork and eggs at SIAL Paris 2024, projects the consolidation of businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, ABPA took 25 protein exporting agribusinesses to France, including SSA, Ecofrigo, Saudali, Villa Germania, Seara, C.Vale, Bello, Lar, Zanchetta, Rudolph, Coasul, Vossko, GTFoods, Copacol, Netto, Alibem, Frigoestrela, Dália, Jaguafrangos, Somave, Avenorte, Frimesa, Vibra, BMG and Rainha da Paz.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to projections presented by the companies, the contacts made during the event should generate an additional US$880 million in exports for Brazilian agribusinesses. During the five days of SIAL Paris alone, US$126.7 million in export contracts were signed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Of the more than 3,000 business meetings held, almost half were with new potential clients, as reported by cooperative companies participating in the ABPA & ApexBrasil space.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We welcome political leaders, important names in global trade and clients from five continents to our space. Actions such as the one carried out at SIAL Paris generate enormous savings in time and costs, while also providing unique opportunities for progress, which is provided by the number of new clients registered in this edition", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For the action, ABPA reserved more than 550 square meters within SIAL, organized into areas with a commercial focus – with associated companies generating business for Brazil – gastronomic – with the tasting of more than 2 thousand dishes based on Brazilian products - and institutional - with the holding of an exhibition that highlighted female leadership and entrepreneurship in animal proteins in Brazil.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">During the action, ABPA distributed institutional materials on the Brazilian sector, gathering data on exporting companies and other information that addresses diversification, product quality, the country's health status and the sustainable profile of production.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The numbers consolidate a strategy structured over the last few months by ABPA. SIAL Paris is a more humanized and festive fair, and we have directed our strategy towards generating business and strengthening the image of the production sector. We hope to advance not only in business, but also in soft skills for the sector, expanding the external perception of who we are and our purposes as food producers", highlights Isis Sardella, ABPA's marketing and commercial promotion manager.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-10-25 00:20:35 | 2025-08-11 07:39:55 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3642 | Miratorg becomes the first Russian beef exporter to Brazil | 13 tonnes of premium beef products will be shipped this year to the South American country. | <p>Miratorg is the first Russian beef producer to enter the Brazilian market. According to the company, 13 tonnes of products, including traditional cuts for Churassco as well as premium ribeye and other steaks will be sent this year to Brazil. <br />"The company is focused on increasing the export of high value-added products which are competitive in price and in-demand on world markets. To achieve this goal, Miratorg expands its assortment and ensures the quality of products at the level of the best world producers. In addition, when planning supplies, we take into account the peculiarities of food culture in importing countries and offer a product that meets the preferences of consumers", said Victor Linnik, President of Miratorg Agribusiness Holding.<br />The company produced over 137,000 tonnes of beef in 2019 and the products were destined for the domestic market as well for almost 30 export markets.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-02-25 12:24:50 | 2025-08-11 07:44:27 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1309 | mOOvement could reduce losses for livestock farmers | The start-up funded by Rabobank is tested on 6,000 cattle in Australia and aims to cover 70,000 head in the next period. | <p>Rabobank has financed an idea that has a huge potential to be exported to the largest producing cattle countries around the world. Consisting in an application, dubbed mOOvement, the technology is able to track and trace cattle and to transmit the information on every 30 minutes.<br />The idea won the Moonshot prize awarded by Rabobank and received the funds necessary to start tests, recalls Roel van de Ven, co-founder of mOOvement. The application is based on a sensor worn by the cows and it transmits GPS and other data every half hour. In this way, mOOvement can be a useful tool for livestock farmers, such as the Australian cattle farmers.<br />"Their problem is keeping track of their tremendous herds. These can number anything from 1,700 to 8,500 head, and roam on ranches the size of 500,000 soccer fields. We went to Australia in 2017 to visit ranches, talk to farmers and learn about the challenges they face. We also tested tags on cattle and signed up our first 20 customers. That means tracking 6,000 head of cattle. Long term, we’re aiming for 70,000. A firm of IoT specialists based in the Netherlands is working on the tracking devices and has already delivered prototypes. Once these have been tested, we plan to scale up production later this year", explains van de Ven.<br />The advantage given by the new technology is important as it could reduce losses suffered by the farmers. "We’ll be building a huge database, which will certainly represent value over time. For example, we could partner with veterinarians to offer farmers support. Australian cows are a hardy breed and usually give birth outdoors without assistance. Only the fittest survive. With the tracking system, however, loss of cows and calves can be prevented, saving farmers AUD 1,400 (EUR 900) per head", added Roel van de Ven.<br />The start-up founders believe that their technology has a huge potential to be exported to countries like the US, Brazil and Argentina, where big ranches are also common.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-05-23 15:51:45 | 2025-08-11 07:45:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 833 | Miratorg has launched its first online store | Miratorg, Russia's leading meat producer and supplier, has just launched its first online store www.shop.miratorg.ru with a full range of the company's products. | <p> The online store will complement the existing retail sales channels and will increase the availability of the entire line of Miratorg products for buyers.</p> <p>The online store provides processing and delivery of orders within the MKAD - the company using its own distribution capacities and a specially purchased fleet of cars to guarantee high quality of service and prompt delivery.</p> <p>"The development of its own retail is an unconditional priority for Miratorg. Unlike supermarkets, the shelf in the online store has no restrictions. For the buyer is literally available the entire product line: from the Chivapchich to premium and alternative steaks. Based on the results of the pilot project, it will be decided to expand the geography of supplies of the online store outside of Moscow, "the press service of Miratorg reports.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2018-02-22 16:56:48 | 2025-08-11 07:45:09 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1406 | CT scanning used to put the quality label on sheep meat | AHDB and SRUC are promoting a tech project that analyses sheep meat to determine its quality. | <p>UK's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have joined forces to promote a tech project that can put a label of quality on sheep meat before the animals are slaughtered.</p> <p>The project is responding both to the consumer demand for a better meat and to farmers for a better genetic selection in their herds. Using data from sheep which have been CT (Computed Tomography) scanned, scientist involved in this project are able to measure the fat and muscle content of sheep. CT scanning is just the tip of the iceberg according to AHDB, which has also been using other technology in its range of approaches to assess meat-eating quality. These include an electronic ‘bite test’, known as a texture analyser, which is used to test the tenderness of meat. The wider industry has also been working with video image analysis (VIA), which detects and quantifies carcase composition and saleable meat distribution.</p> <p>"We’d like consumers to know the farming community works tirelessly to provide the best in sustainable quality. Our work is focused on delivering genetic evaluations that will enable the industry to become more efficient and provide high-quality produce. <br />To those outside of the farming community, CT scanning might appear a novel technology, but we now have decades of data behind us and future advancements hold great potential for the industry. We have a role to help the public understand how innovation is used to deliver the products that they pick up on the shelves", said Kim Matthews, AHDB's Head of Animal Breeding and Product Quality.<br />The advantage given by the use of CT machines allows scientist and farmers to read everything from spine length to eye muscle area, to intramuscular fat levels in order to select the best breeding animals and also to deliver the best quality cuts to the consumer.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2018-06-11 10:50:24 | 2025-08-11 07:45:18 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6288 | AHDB: Sheep meat imports drop on the year | Overall levels of sheep meat imports have very marginally fallen to 2,370 tonnes for January, this is a small decline from December’s levels. This marginal change in volumes resulted from a fall of nearly 180 tonnes (20.5%) from Ireland, and an increase of 191 tonnes (30.8%) imported from New Zealand. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking to year-on-year volumes, there has been a substantial overall decline of nearly 2,000 tonnes (45.6%) from January 2022. The vast majority of this decline can be attributed to falling imports from New Zealand, down 1,260 tonnes (60.9%) from January 2022. The drop in volume imported from New Zealand was most prevalent in the autumn of 2022, with subsequent lower import volumes remaining relatively equal. Similar trends are seen with Australian imports, down 838 tonnes (55.5%) for the same time period.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking at imports from a product perspective, there have been large drops in some categories year-on-year. From January 2022, there has been a decline of 727 tonnes for frozen boneless lamb meat, with a fall of 713 tonnes for frozen sheep legs. Both fresh and frozen sheep meat (excluding lamb) has seen falls of 235 and 204 tonnes on the year too.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Volumes have fallen on the month but grown on the year as export volumes hit just under 6,000 tonnes for January 2023. There has been a total fall of 1,633 tonnes (21.5%) from December’s levels. Year-on-year however, total export volumes have increased by 44.8% (1,850 tonnes) from 4,130 tonnes in January 2022. Export volumes from January 2022 were still recovering from the previous year’s drop in exports predominantly as a result of regulatory changes, and volumes for January 2023 sit just 500 tonnes shy of the 2016-2020 5-year average.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Exports month-on-month fell to France by 725 tonnes (20.4%), Germany by 169 tonnes (13.1%) and Belgium by 136 tonnes (19%). On the year, exports to France have increased 858 tonnes (43.4%), with an uptick of 400 tonnes to Germany (55.5%), and 115 tonnes to Belgium.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh lamb carcases made up 82% (4,901 tonnes) of total exports in January, with a fall of 1,061 tonnes (18%) exported from December. Other cuts such as fresh short forequarters and chines have seen declines from December, down 163 (47%) and 179 tonnes (55.6%) respectively. However, on the year, lamb carcase exports have risen by 1,370 tonnes (38.8%).</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-03-30 00:15:50 | 2025-08-11 07:45:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2744 | UK pig prices are rising as the supply is limited | Prime pig producers have seen prices rising over the past month as the pig meat production is 2.5% lower compared with last year. | <p>Prime pig prices in the UK have grown between January and February due to tighter supply, according to the latest Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) analysis. However, prices are 5.5% below last year's levels.<br />"Prices have edged forward as the number of pigs reaching UK abattoirs has dipped and are well below last year’s levels. Although carcase weights are higher than last year, domestic pigmeat production is trailing last year’s levels with production down 2.5% during February when compared to last year", explained Stuart Ashworth, QMS Director of Economics Services.<br />The results of the UK December agricultural census suggest that supplies of prime pigs will continue to be lower than last year’s levels for the medium-term, as 1.5% fewer fattening pigs were recorded in the UK. This decline in pig numbers is repeated across the European Union where the European Commission report the pig herd to be at its lowest level for two years; although Spain, with the largest pig herd in the EU, does show continued growth. <br />The latest Kantar Panel analysis in the UK market shows that consumer demand for fresh pork remains challenging, partially explaining why producer prices have decreased compared to February 2018.<br />The UK is only around 60% self-sufficient in pigmeat and pigmeat products but exports are playing a vital role in maximising carcase returns by providing valuable income for parts of a pig carcase not popular with UK consumers. <br />"International trade opportunities, however, remain positive with demand from China returning to growth after a difficult 2018. The European Commission reports a growth of 14% in exports to China in the first two months of the year compared to the same period last year, with growth also occurring in other important Asian markets like Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam. The UK also reported growth in trade with China during January," added Mr Ashworth.<br />Imports, on the other hand, are expected to offer some support for domestic producer prices as the British government announced low levels of tariffs on pigmeat and pigmeat products in case of a no-deal Brexit. Still, this scenario is going to block most part of the exports in the EU market, particularly in the sow meat market, where tariffs which will act as a break on cull pig prices.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-03-25 05:09:19 | 2025-08-11 07:48:02 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3010 | MLA expects global beef demand to grow in the near future | However, competition from pork, chicken and from alternative proteins is likely to increase. | <p>Global demand for beef is to increase in the following years, believes MLA Managing Director Jason Strong. In his opinion, the global production of beef is also set on a growing trend but the competition from old proteins and new ones is expected to become stronger.<br />There’s a massive 50 million tonne demand globally for beef but Australia produces only 3% of the total. That means intensifying competition from pork and chicken – which can be produced faster and in smaller environments – and from alternative proteins, is something the Australian beef industry must watch very closely, Jason Strong explained during the latest BeefUp Forum.<br />"We have to be conscious of the position alternative proteins are taking up in the market. However, global protein demand is currently unmet and they present opportunities for filling the void. While we can’t be naïve about alternative proteins as a competitor, there’s some opportunity before us in this space. Our product has only one natural ingredient,” he said pointing out to the long list of ingredients in alternative proteins – additives, preservatives, salt and a range of other components.<br />On the other hand, increased demand from the Asian countries is a fact that it can be clearly seen at this time. China is now Australia’s third largest market, and with a huge population and growing affluence, it’s likely to stay that way. It is also a recent market for Australian beef.</p> <p>"China has always had high-quality restaurants, but it’s been hard to get our product into them. That’s now improving. It will continue to increase in value as we get more and more consistent business relationships. <br />Keep in mind most of the meat relationships we have in China are only 5–10 years old, so it’s a new market in the wider scheme of things. The live export opportunity is also significant but constrained by non-tariff issues, such as having to feed and process over there and how the cattle are described,” explained Mr. Strong.</p> <p>AN MLA research in South East Asia has identified key cities in the region where the average household disposable income is the highest. Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh are the frontrunners and MLA programs are designed to influence the target consumers within these cities.<br />"Go back to the 50 million tonne beef demand and our 3% – we’re not trying to get to all the consumers. Anyone of probably 15 countries could eat everything we export. We don’t need to be in countries where the GDP is greatest. Where we need to go is where the customers exist who are able to pay the most for the products we have. We have to capture the best customer to maximize returns. Margin is what drives prosperity, " added Jason Strong.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-06-18 09:58:39 | 2025-08-11 07:48:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 111 | Hilton signs long-term supply deal with Tesco Central Europe | Hilton Food Group, a leading retail meat packing business, has just announced it signed a further five-year long term supply agreement with Tesco to continue supplying Tesco's central European stores with pre-packed meat, according to a press release. | <p> </p> <p>In addition, Hilton also landed a 6 million euros deal with Tesco to produce fresh food. The five-year agreement requires Hilton to build a factory in Poland to produce items for Tesco, such as sandwiches, pizza, ready meals, and soups. "This requires an investment of nearly 6 million euros in plant and equipment, as well as the construction of the factory itself for which we are planning a sale and leaseback," the company said.</p> <p>Production at Hilton's new factory is planned to start in the first quarter of 2019.</p> <p>"We have a long and successful history of working with Tesco, one of the world’s biggest retailers. This agreement represents an opportunity to enter a growing food segment of the market," said Hilton Chief Executive, Robert Watson OBE. "We look forward to seeing the positive effect our tried and tested business model will have on this relationship, which will be supported by our flexible and versatile approach to meeting local requirements. We continue to look for further opportunities for geographic expansion."</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2017-08-28 17:12:07 | 2025-08-11 07:48:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1200 | Novio Packaging Group to merge with Scandinavian Packaging | The Danish packaging company will become a member of Novio Packaging and, as from January, it will operate under the name Novio Scandinavia. | <p>Novio Packaging Group and Scandinavian Packaging A/S have come to an agreement on the merging operation of the two companies, informs Novio Packaging Group in a press release.<br />“Now that our territorial range also includes Scandinavia, we will be able to achieve even better European coverage,” explained directors of the Novio Packaging Group Marck Jansen and Erik Trum.</p> <p>“This move will also increase the international efficiency and buying power of both parties. The values of Scandinavian Packaging: quality, reliability and understanding, will without further doubt strengthen our brand.”, declared the executives of the group.<br />Novio Packaging Group B.V. is consisting of the international packaging distribution companies Oosterbeek Packaging B.V., Alpha Packaging International B.V., Maer Flexibles<br />B.V., Maer Hong Kong Ltd. and FehnPolycap GmbH. Until January 2019 the new member of the group will operate under its present name. From next year, though, the Danish company will be rebranded as Novio Scandinavia.<br />Scandinavian Packaging can also take advantage of the merge to ensure sector-wide packaging distribution capability.<br />"With the support of the Novio Packaging Group, we will be able to continue the growth and development of our business. We can hardly wait to introduce so many new products and services to our Scandinavian customers. It is a perfect match.", declared Bjarke Arlo, CEO and Partner at Scandinavian Packaging. The headquarters of the company will remain in Borup, Denmark, and there are no plans for staff changes in the executive area.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2018-05-03 07:17:49 | 2025-08-11 07:49:08 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5012 | The Romanian Group acquired Agra's, one of the largest meat processors in Alba county. | <p>Scandia Food acquired Agra's, one of the largest meat processors in Romania, for €10 million. Located in Alba county, Agra's processing unit has a capacity of 200 tonnes per month last year had a turnover of over 20 million euros. "In Romania, Scandia Food has a significant market share for canned meat and is a basic supplier for private label production. This acquisition allows us to pursue the development strategy by acquiring players in the food sector to attract new volumes and benefit from the synergies that derive from them, along with boosting the export channel, which has become one of the pillars of the strategy adopted at group level as well as entry into new categories. At the same time, the acquisition supports the company's vision to become a reputed leader in balanced nutrition and an internationally recognized food company," declared says Andrei Ursulescu, General Manager, Scandia Food, according to IndustriaCarnii.ro magazine. So far, Scandia Food has 9 brands in its portfolio and had expanded its operations to the Iberic Peninsula.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-10-18 11:38:57 | 2025-08-11 07:50:10 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 3856 | Denmark wants a new bill on plastic waste | We incinerate too much waste and we recycle too little, says Environment Minister Lea Wermelin. | <p>Denmark is ready to make a bold move on plastic waste and the current bill may be soon changed to avoid further costs for incineration plants. 370,000 tonnes of plastic waste is incinerated per year in Denmark. If initiatives are not taken to reduce emissions, the incineration plants are expected to account for 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 in 2030. This corresponds to approx. 3.6% of national discharges. The Danish government is now proposing several initiatives to ensure much more recycling and much less combustion. The vision is a climate-neutral waste sector in 2030 and the goal is to remove 80 percent of the plastic waste from the incineration plants in 2030. One of the initiatives is to streamline waste sorting - both at home and at work. So it becomes easier when much more waste has to be sorted for recycling. It must be done in the same way no matter where in the country one is and it should be close to home.<br />"We incinerate too much waste and we recycle and recycle too little. Plastic from e.g. meat trays, shampoo bottles and clothes end up in the wild or are burnt by and emit CO2, so recycling plastic is an important part of solving the climate crisis. That is why we now ask the Danes to sort more waste and make a green difference at the trash," stated Environment Minister Lea Wermelin in a press release.<br />The officials are also considering limiting the import of foreign waste in the future. "It is foolish that we import large quantities of waste in Denmark. We must reverse the trend, so we import and burn far less and recycle far more. Denmark is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. We also need to think new, reinvent and seize the opportunity for green track change. More recycling, strengthened circular economy and less combustion are a key step in that direction," added Climate Minister Dan Jorgensen.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-05-18 12:04:31 | 2025-08-11 07:50:14 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7101 | 2023 red meat export figures a barometer of the global economy | New Zealand’s red meat sector exported products worth $10.2 billion in 2023, a drop in value of 11 percent compared to the previous year. | <p>The analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA) shows that while export volumes increased, the value fell from the record figures for both sheepmeat and beef in 2022.</p> <p>"Red meat exports are a good barometer of the state of the global economy", says Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the MIA.</p> <p>"The drop was mainly due to tough economic conditions and inflationary pressures in many of our key markets. Consumers around the world still want to buy red meat but they are not paying as much for it.</p> <p>"Increased supply from other exporters, including a significant increase in Australian sheepmeat exports, also had an impact. The top five markets were unchanged from 2022 but the value of New Zealand exports was mostly down, reflecting the overall trend".</p> <p>China remained the largest market but exports fell 16 percent to $3.6 billion. However, exports to the United States rose eight percent, to $2.5 billion, largely due to increased demand for beef.</p> <p>"New Zealand’s red meat sector has a diverse export market strategy and this has helped mitigate the impact of the weakening demand and pricing in any one single market", says Ms Karapeeva.</p> <p>"With red meat sales declining in China, companies have other options and are making sound commercial decisions.</p> <p>Exports to Japan fell 31 percent to $388 million, 22 percent to the UK to $361 million and four percent to the Netherlands, to $347 million.</p> <p><strong>Sheepmeat</strong></p> <p>Sheepmeat export volumes rose by three percent to 384,239 tonnes. However, the value was down 14 percent to $3.7 billion.</p> <p>This drop largely reflected cost of living pressures in key markets but also increased competition from across the Tasman where exports increased following three years of good growing conditions and flock rebuilding.</p> <p>Australian sheepmeat exports rose by 25 percent overall in 2023 and by 50 percent to China.</p> <p>China’s tariff on Australian sheepmeat also dropped to zero at the beginning of 2023, meaning New Zealand no longer enjoys a tariff advantage in the market.</p> <p>China continued to be New Zealand’s largest sheepmeat market at 216,079 tonnes, 56 percent of total sheepmeat exports. Volumes rose by 10 percent but value also fell 10 percent to $1.4 billion.</p> <p>The US was New Zealand’s third largest market by volume at 27,567 tonnes but the second largest by value at $544 million. Volume and value fell five percent and eight percent respectively. At $18.04/kg free on board (FoB), the US was still one of New Zealand’s highest value markets.</p> <p>The UK was the second largest sheepmeat market, at 30,133 tonnes, down seven percent by volume and 29 percent by value to $291 million.</p> <p>The drop was mostly due to the effect of high inflation and food prices on consumer spending, with some impact from increased Australian supply following Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with the UK coming into force mid-year.</p> <p><strong>Beef</strong></p> <p>The volume of beef exports increased by seven percent to 511,680 tonnes but the value fell nine percent to $4.4 billion, reflecting difficult economic conditions, particularly in North Asia, and high levels of exports from other global suppliers.</p> <p>There was a significant recovery of beef exports to the US. Drought conditions that led to high US domestic production during 2022 eased in some regions and New Zealand and Australia benefited from the increased demand with both having good quota access.</p> <p>New Zealand ’s beef exports to the US grew by 46 percent to 181,040 tonnes and 28 percent by value to $1.6 billion.</p> <p>Volumes of exports to Canada also grew by 77 percent to 18,110 million tonnes with value up 52 percent to $155 million.</p> <p>China remained the largest market by volume at 203,509 tonnes, down six per cent. However, the weak economy, high inventory levels and large volumes of Brazilian exports saw value drop 26 percent to $1.56 billion. </p> <p>Exports to other major North Asian markets all declined, largely due to inflation and cost-of-living pressures. Japan was down 34 percent to $230 million, Taiwan six percent to $176 million and Korea 40 percent to $137 million.</p> <p>The UK was a small but improving market. The NZ-UK FTA came into force in mid-2023, providing New Zealand with significantly improved quota access for beef. This was reflected in the volume exports to the UK growing by 83 percent to 2,421 tonnes, and the value growing by 93 percent to $27 million.</p> <p>Most of this growth was in high value chilled beef, making the UK one of New Zealand’s top markets for chilled beef in 2023, with exports of 884 tonnes worth $11.8 million.</p> <p><strong>Fifth quarter</strong></p> <p>Fifth quarter exports were worth $2 billion in 2023, down eight percent from 2022.</p> <p>The value of exports for most categories declined, or only increased slightly. Casings and tripe remained the largest fifth quarter category of the year with exports of $383 million, down 13 per cent. The largest market was China at $281 million, followed by Italy at $18 million and Korea, $14 million.</p> <p>Edible offals were the second largest category, worth $341 million, down four percent. China was the major market at $74 million, followed by Japan at $65 million and Korea, $37 million.</p> <p><strong>December 2023</strong></p> <p>Overall exports for red meat over December 2023 were worth $923 million, up one percent on the same period in 2022.</p> <p>The top markets were China with $320 million, the US at $237 million, the UK at $44 million, Japan at $42 million and the Netherlands at $25 million.</p> <p>A total of 39,085 tonnes of sheepmeat was exported, up 16 percent in volume and down three percent in value to $318 million.</p> <p>Beef exports were up 18 percent by volume to 52,805 tonnes but down 10 percent by value to $436 million.</p> <p>Fifth quarter exports were down 11 percent to $170 million.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-14 00:15:55 | 2025-08-11 07:50:27 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1743 | Morocco to import poultry from the US for the first time | The government of Morocco has agreed to allow commercial imports of U.S. poultry meat and products into Morocco for the first time. | <p>“The Trump Administration continues to prioritize the opening of new markets for U.S. agricultural products. This new access to the Moroccan market is an important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports,” said U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement to allow imports of U.S. poultry meat and products and the economic opportunities that will be afforded to U.S. producers.”</p> <p>“Opening new markets for American poultry and other agricultural products is a top priority. I am convinced that when the Moroccan people get a taste of U.S. poultry, they're going to want more of it,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “The products that will be imported into Morocco are safe, wholesome, and very delicious. This is also a good harbinger of the kind of relationship that can be developed. We hope there are other things we can cooperate on as USDA works to expand markets around the globe.” </p> <p>The United States is the world’s second largest poultry exporter, with global sales of poultry meat and products of $4.3 billion last year. In May 2018, U.S. exports of agricultural products exceeded $12 billion (latest data available). Initial estimates indicate that Morocco would be a $10 million market, with additional growth over time. Morocco had prohibited imports of U.S. poultry. Officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture worked with the Moroccan government to provide assurances on the safety of U.S. poultry. </p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-08-09 06:37:54 | 2025-08-11 07:50:45 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5509 | Handtmann achieves best IFFA result | Handtmann once again demonstrated its innovative strength at the IFFA 2022. | <p>Concepts for a modern, integrative production including digitalisation and automation were presented and new impulses for food innovation and future foods set on a trade fair stand area of more than 2,000 Sqm. New information tools invited visitors to navigate through new technologies and experts from sales as well as product and industry management provided in-depth consultation.</p> <p>Live demonstrations of the numerous exhibits further enlivened the trade fair stand, which with its urban character reflected a lively and intensive Handtmann world on the six days of the trade fair. The company from Biberach in Upper Swabia achieved the best trade fair result in its history with its forward-looking concept. <em>“We are very pleased that we were able to achieve the best result in our company history with a trade fair turnover of around 19 million euros. It is also affirmation for us that our strategy for the future and our partnerships for line solutions and food innovation are meeting the needs of the times and the industry. We offer our customers, whether artisan or industrial, integrated solutions and thus not only support them, but are also their partner and source of inspiration in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment,”</em> sums up Harald Suchanka, CEO F&P.</p> <p>Accountable for the high visitor turnout and the record result was not least the decision not only to present the topics and developments brought along, but to make their added value a lasting experience by making it possible to smell, taste and touch the outcome of the machine solutions: the products. <em>“It takes guts, creativity, understanding of trends and well-founded technological know-how to rethink classical products or develop concept products with an initially rather challenging novelty, such as our vegan Tex-Mex bites presented at the IFFA for the very first time,”</em> confirms Dr Michael Betz, Head of Industry Sector Management at Handtmann. <em>“Our claim is to offer our visitors exactly that and to inspire them with ground-breaking concepts with potential for success, because we want to be successful together with our customers and help shape the future of the industry with them”.</em> IFFA, with its openness to new topics, will therefore remain Handtmann’s prime platform for presenting innovations in the future.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-06-10 10:34:18 | 2025-08-11 07:52:04 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7496 | Looking to enhance belt lifespan while reducing operational expenses and boosting productivity? | Looking to enhance belt lifespan while reducing operational expenses and boosting productivity? | <p>The red meat processing industry contends with some of the most demanding conditions in the food industry. From cold and wet environments to stringent washdown procedures, both workforce and equipment must endure harsh environments to ensure product quality and safety.</p> <p>In primary red meat processing, conveyor belts are crucial. Ammeraal Beltech uni DTB stands out as the premier choice, boasting innovative design and durable materials.</p> <p><strong>Here Are 4 Reasons Why uni DTB Is The Ideal Choice:</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Cut-resistant properties</strong>: Increased top-deck surface for improved lifetime.</li> <li><strong>Polyketone material</strong>: Improved impact strength, ductile properties, and proven chemical resistance.</li> <li><strong>Effortless mounting and dismounting</strong>: Thanks to innovative 8mm lock-pin technology.</li> <li><strong>Optimised belt design</strong>: Reduced knife-impact area, reinforced belt edges.</li> </ul> <p>"<em>The uni DTB represents our most advanced red meat deboning and trimming modular belt. Its innovative design and durable material make it perfect for extending belt lifespan and reducing operational costs while boosting productivity</em>”, says Sander Bakker, Global Industry Segment Manager – PROTEIN Meat, Poultry, & Fish at Ammeraal Beltech.</p> <p><strong>Leading Food Safety Measures</strong></p> <p>“<em>In a landscape where food safety is crucial</em><em>, the uni DTB belt emerges as a game-changer</em>”, Bakker continues. “<em>Its cutting-edge design not only raises hygiene standards but also acts as a shield against foreign body contamination. With SingleLink<sup>®</sup> technology extending up to 28 inches and UltraClean one-part sprockets, it minimises contamination risks, ensuring product integrity and setting new reliability and safety benchmarks</em>.”</p> <p><strong>Unlock the Future of Meat Processing</strong></p> <p>Elevate your meat processing operations with the uni DTB belt from Ammeraal Beltech. Engineered to excel in demanding environments, it offers durability, efficiency, and unmatched food safety standards.</p> <p>For further information on the uni DTB belt, <em><a href="https://www.ammeraalbeltech.com/en/products/modular-belts/uni-DTB/"><strong>visit our website</strong></a></em> and <a href="https://www.ammeraalbeltech.com/en/contact/"><strong><em>contact</em></strong> <strong>our expert</strong>s</a>!</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-28 12:47:18 | 2025-08-11 07:52:06 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 2391 | French pork exports fall 7% in third quarter of 2018 | In the first nine months of 2018, French pork exports increased by 12,700 tonnes (4%) year-on-year, to total 319,000 tonnes, according to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p>AHDB analyst Bethan Wilkins said that however, exports in the third quarter actually fell 7% compared to year earlier levels. Despite some volume growth early in the year, the total value of French pork exports for the January-September period totalled €559.3 million, down 8% on the year.</p> <p>"The changing fortunes of EU shipments have been responsible for the downturn in export performance. Shipments to other EU member states grew by 8% for the nine month period overall, with the growth primarily driven by Italy. However, in the third quarter volumes turned to a 10% decline. Despite the downturn, Italy remained the main destination for French pork during this period, but volumes were down 13% year-on-year to just under 24,000 tonnes (24% of total shipments). French pork destined for Hungary also declined by over 50% in the third quarter (-2,500 tonnes), whilst Croatia recorded a drop of almost 60% compared to the same period in 2017."</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-01-08 06:01:13 | 2025-08-11 07:52:20 | Details Edit Delete |
