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| 7077 | B+LNZ: United States trade market update | B+LNZ’s Trade Policy team provide an update for farmers on the United States (US) trade market, ongoing work with B+LNZ’s US counterparts, and potential US trade action. | <p><span lang="DE">The United States (US) is a key market for both beef and sheepmeat exports, with 36% of New Zealand beef exports by value heading to the US in 2023 and 15% of sheepmeat exports. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">New Zealand’s beef exports are mainly frozen manufacturing beef, which is blended with US fatty trim and blended into hamburger meat. This provides a consistent and valuable market for lean beef originating from our dairy industry and also supports US cattle farmers to obtain higher prices for their animals as more of their animal can be utilised. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">New Zealand’s high quality chilled beef is also finding a niche market amongst US consumers who are searching for grass-fed, high animal welfare, products. Over the last few years, we have seen exports of chilled beef to the US increase from $52 million in 2019 to NZ $133 million in 2023. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While sheepmeat consumption per capita in the US is relatively low, it is growing quickly and there are significant opportunities identified for market growth. In 2023, New Zealand exported 27,500 tonnes of sheepmeat to the US, worth NZ$544 million. This was slightly down from a record level of exports in 2022. However, the US was still one of New Zealand's highest value markets in 2023, with exports worth $18.04/kg (FoB), compared to an average of 9.67/kg across all our export markets that year . </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) engages directly with its US counterparts in the sheep and beef industries and recently attended the American Sheep Industry (ASI) convention held in early January in Colorado. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At this year’s convention, B+LNZ, along with Sheep Producers Australia, were invited to present to the American Lamb Board (ALB) on sustainability. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">B+LNZ Senior Environmental Policy Analyst, Madeline Hall, who attended along with B+LNZ’s US Relationship Manager, Jason Frost, provided an overview of B+LNZ’s activities and outlined the challenges and opportunities our sector was facing domestically. Bonnie Skinner, CEO of Sheep Producers Australia, provided a similar perspective from Australia. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The US Sheep Industry, through ALB and the ASI are part of the <strong>Global Sheep Forum</strong> (GSF) which also includes industry organisations across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. This year, the GSF launched the Generation Next Sheep Programme, which will bring together young leaders in the sheep industry from each country to learn from each other, gain an understanding of sheep farming systems in each country, and build connections between partner countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">B+LNZ is happy to report of that one of two recent trade actions that were launched by separate US producer organisations to restrict New Zealand lamb imports into America has been dropped. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Last year, the American Sheepmeat Industry Association (ASI) engaged a law firm to explore their allegations of harm from New Zealand and Australian sheepmeat imports. At the ASI Convention and then in subsequent media reports, ASI leadership indicated that they would not further pursue any action against Australia and New Zealand. The costs of action were deemed to outweigh any benefit the US industry would gain. While this is a welcome development, B+LNZ along with MIA are keeping abreast of developments. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">R-CALF, an organisation that represents both US sheepmeat and cattle producers, separately petitioned the US Trade Representative (USTR) to launch an investigation into New Zealand and Australian sheepmeat imports. At this stage there has not been any comment from USTR on whether or not it will proceed with an investigation. Despite this, we continue to work closely with New Zealand officials and MIA to reduce the risk to New Zealand farmers and processors. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since B+LNZ received reports of the petition, we have been working closely with the Meat Industry Association (MIA) to understand the issue and to reduce the risk to New Zealand farmers and processors. Together, B+LNZ and MIA have worked closely with the New Zealand Government to provide officials with relevant information to support their discussions with US officials. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The US currently has a low per capita consumption of lamb, although this is rapidly changing and provides opportunities for both domestic and imported sheepmeat. By working together to grow the market for lamb in the US, there is plenty of room for both imported and domestically produced lamb. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">B+LNZ’s Trade policy team will continue to monitor the situation and look to further increase cooperation with US sheep producers on areas where we have mutual interest. </span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-07 00:05:38 | 2025-08-11 21:53:46 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 874 | New products launched by Polish Zaklady Miesne Olewnik-Bis | Baked meat bars and artificial additives-free sausages hit the market in Poland but the company wants to regain its export markets after a six months shutdown in production. | <p>A six month stop in production wasn't a good news for Polish Zaklady Miesne "Olewnik-Bis" but the company is back in business with a new range of products that foreshadows a new way to approach the consumer.</p> <p>Artificial additives have been eliminated from the dry sausages made by the Polish producers and a new snack, baked meat bar, has been launched in stores across the country from January 15, according to the president of the ZM "Olewnik-Bis", Anna Olewnik-Miko?ajewska.</p> <p>"The whole offer will be based on high meatiness with natural spices and maximum elimination of E additives. We plan to follow new trends in the food industry, constantly expanding the offer based on market research and the expectations of increasingly demanding consumers", declared Anna Olewnik-Miko?ajewska in an interview with portalspozywczy<a href="https://www.portalspozywczy.pl/mieso/wiadomosci/zm-olewnik-stawiaja-na-miesne-przekaski-i-produkty-premium,155534.html">.pl</a>.</p> <p>Last year, Zaklady Miesne "Olewnik-Bis" has shut down the production in its facility for six months an that disrupted the export flow of products generating losses for the company.<br />At this moment, a new strategy based on a different type of products and some other assets, like new packages and a brand new marketing approach, is expected to help in regaining the export markets.</p> <p>"Stopping production stopped the development of exports, which in recent years has been on the upward position in our company. After starting the part of the old plant, however, we rebuild our position. Thanks to this, it is easier for us to return to the market today. <br />We focus on exports and we want it to be an important element of our development. I hope that 2018 will be a breakthrough when it comes to the significant progress of Z Olewnik in export. We are prepared for it, both with the offer as well as with our sales strategy", she said.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: PXHere</em>)</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-03-01 13:56:11 | 2025-08-12 13:55:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 544 | Bali's meat and processed fish exports totaled $1.34 million | Bali reported exports of processed fish and meat worth 1.34 million dollars in October 2017, with an increase of 1.31 million dollars compared with the previous month, Antara News reports. | <p>Bali's Central Bureau of Statistics I Gede Nyoman Subadri announced recently that, in terms of revenue, exports were down by 51.67% compared with the same month in 2016, when they reached 2.77 million dollars.</p> <p>Furthermore, Mr. Nyoman said that from Bali's total export revenues (47.69 million dollars in October 2017), processed fish exports accounted for 2.81%.</p> <p>The United States was the main importer of meat and processed fish from Bali, 93.64% from the total exports of the commodities being exported here.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Bali also exported frozen fish and shrimp which reached, in terms of value, 13.11 million dollars in October this year, with an increase of 18.10% compared with the previous month, when they were worth 11.10 million, and from 1.89 million dollars a year earlier.</p> | 1 | Market | 2017-12-21 12:19:36 | 2025-08-12 13:25:30 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3372 | Tyson Foods names Dean Banks as president of the company | Banks was selected from the company's board of directors and will become president of Tyson Foods starting December 20, 2019. | <p>Tyson Foods announced that its board of directors has named independent director Dean Banks, 46, president of the company, effective December 20, 2019. Noel White, 61, currently president and chief executive officer, will continue as CEO. In his new role, Banks will report to White and oversee the company’s business segments. Banks will remain a member of the Tyson Foods board and will be considered a non?independent director.</p> <p>Banks brings deep leadership experience and a background in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology to Tyson Foods. He joins the Tyson Foods enterprise leadership team from X, an Alphabet Inc. company (formerly known as Google), where he has been a member of the leadership team since 2016 and started and led multiple projects.</p> <p>John Tyson, chairman of the board of directors, said, “I have gotten to know Dean well over the past several years, particularly during his two years on our board, where he has demonstrated that he is a thoughtful leader who respects and appreciates the historical Tyson Foods culture. As the board reflected on its talent acquisition and development pipeline, it became apparent, given Dean’s strong cultural fit with our organization and unique leadership experience and background in innovation and technology, that we could benefit from his distinctive abilities and personality on our enterprise leadership team. Dean brings a unique skillset and broad experience – including serving as a Marine, an entrepreneur, a start?up investor, and a technologist – that will augment our next generation of leadership as it shapes the future of our company.”</p> <p>Noel White said, “At a time of unprecedented change in the protein industry, we’re focused on capitalizing on our diversified business model and innovation to execute our growth strategy. As we increasingly integrate advanced technologies into our operations, we’re pleased to add a leader of Dean’s caliber to our leadership team. From his service on the Tyson Foods board, Dean has developed a keen understanding of our business to go with his deep knowledge of the technologies and innovations that can help unlock opportunities now and in the future. I look forward to working closely with Dean as we drive Tyson Foods’ global growth in the future.”</p> <p>Dean Banks said, “In the two years that I have had the privilege of serving on the Tyson Foods board, I have been impressed with the company’s forward?thinking leadership and the ability of such a venerable institution to adapt and thrive as a modern food company. I have had the opportunity to work with many cutting?edge, innovative companies during my career, and I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to Tyson Foods on a full?time basis. I am honored to join Noel and his team as we continue to take bold actions to drive growth for the company now and into the future, and I look forward to returning to the heartland when my family and I relocate to Springdale in the near future.”<br />Since 2016, Dean has been a project lead and a leadership team member for X, the research and development arm of Alphabet Inc. He joined the board of Tyson Foods in 2017, and serves on two committees ? the Governance and Nominating Committee, which is responsible for various governance activities and identifying qualified candidates to be on the Tyson Foods board, and the Strategy and Acquisitions Committee, whose primary purpose is to assist the Tyson Foods board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to long?term strategy as well as decisions regarding investments, acquisitions and divestitures. Dean also serves on the Board of biotechnology company Vergent Bioscience, which develops molecular imaging probes for life science research and development, where he was previously CEO.</p> <p>Dean was previously managing partner of SEED Ventures, a group investing in and developing early stage healthcare technologies. He also has served as a consultant to Cleveland Clinic Innovations, CEO of Occelerator, SVP of Business Development and Strategic Marketing at OrthoHelix, co?founder and CEO of Connective Orthopedics, and Vice President at Highland Capital Partners.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-11-11 07:19:47 | 2025-08-12 14:04:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5821 | De Groene Weg participates in ‘calf with cow’ project | Barely a month after starting to build an organic beef supply chain, De Groene Weg has taken the next step in the process. The calves born at the Mul family’s organic dairy farm are not only allowed to grow organically at the Van den Brink livestock farm; they are also allowed to spend the first three months of their lives growing up with their own mother in the pasture. Not only do consumers attach great value to allowing calves to stay with their mothers longer, there also are more and more studies that show that these calves develop greater resistance. The meat from these animals will be purchased by De Groene Weg. | <p><span lang="DE">De Groene Weg previously made it known that about 10% of organic calves are also raised organically. The other 90% are sold on the regular market. De Groene Weg believes that there is room for improvement in this respect and has started building a Dutch organic beef supply chain. In doing so, the company meets a need among many organic dairy farmers. Organic dairy farmers Gerard and Mieke Mul from Boterhuys Farm in Warmond are going one step further. Their calves are allowed to stay with their mothers for the first three months of their lives. Gerard: "We think it is important to work as naturally as possible. That is why we now allow calves to stay with their own mother for the first three months, until they no longer need her milk. This also means that bull calves are allowed to stay with their mothers."</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Some of these bull calves are then allowed to grow up organically with Erik Jan van den Brink. Erik-Jan: "We are committed to projects that put a smile on your face. We enjoy telling these uplifting stories in organic specialty shops, including De Groene Weg butchers. Gerard and Mieke Mul’s initiative is one of those stories that gives you a good feeling, so it suits us perfectly. In time, we want to buy more land so that we can buy more calves from Gerard." The calves will stay at the Van den Brink farm for two and a half years before being purchased by De Groene Weg. The organic beef will be available at De Groene Weg’s organic butchers’ shops, among other places.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Allard Bakker, De Groene Weg director: "We are proud to be part of this 'calf with cow' project and eventually sell this meat in one of our organic butcher's shops. Our customers know they can come to us for a conscious choice of meat; meat with a good story. Meat from Dutch cattle that are able to stay with their mothers for a longer period of time directly addresses a desire for animal welfare and regionality. For us, it shows that meat consciousness really is a feasible option."</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-11-01 04:23:57 | 2025-08-12 11:43:36 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8661 | SBAG upgrades pork processing with M-Line robotics | Based in picturesque northeastern Switzerland, Schlachtbetrieb St. Gallen AG - better known simply as SBAG - has spent decades supplying high-quality meat to diverse markets. Founded in 1974 as a joint venture of several slaughterhouses, SBAG’s focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation has been the key to staying competitive in a demanding industry. Today, with a freshly upgraded pork processing line featuring Marel’s cutting-edge M-Line robots, SBAG is ready for their next chapter of growth and success. | <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Upgrading from the F-Line to the M-Line after 20 years</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">SBAG’s pork processing facility, opened in Bazenheid in 2005, was originally designed to handle 550,000 pigs annually. Today, it processes around 700,000 pigs per year, at a capacity of 340 pigs per hour.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At its launch, the facility was equipped with a cutting-edge F-Line robotic system from Stork (later part of Marel), which delivered reliable performance for two decades. <br />Now, as SBAG continues to grow and evolve, the company has once again partnered with Marel to take the next step forward - with a future-ready upgrade to the advanced M-Line robotic platform. "The task was to replace the 20-year-old F-Line Stork machines", said Christian Schär ( Managing Director). "20 years in between - that’s a quantum leap!"</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Modern industry pressures demand smart Automation</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Like most meat processors in Switzerland, SBAG faces mounting pressure from multiple angles. “Our requirements for quality are constantly increasing. And the hygiene regulations are already high, and are getting higher,” explains Schär. "And we also have a labor shortage that concerns us".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Receiving pork from many different regions and origins, there are also a lot of labels to keep up with to ensure compliance and food safety. “We must ensure seamless traceability. The entire documentation is very important to us.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Schär adds, "And what might also be special for us, compared to abroad, is that we have a wider range of pig weights - from 60 kg to the largest at 120 kg. That places high demands on the automation of the line".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Combine these challenges with aging equipment and reduced parts availability, and the case for investing in a modernized system becomes clear. Upgrading to Marel’s M-Line robotics was the logical next step to ensure next-level product quality, efficiency, work safety, and a reliable supply of spare parts.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>A closer look at the M-Line pork processing Robotics</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">SBAG installed four new M-Line robots at Bazenheid. Together, they automate pork primary processing, while enhancing product quality, reducing the risk of contamination, and ensuring a safer work environment. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>M-Line Pre-Cutter and Belly Opener (MPB)</strong><br />The MPB divides the pelvic bone, separates the ham, opens the belly, and cuts the breastbone. This streamlines production and supports SBAG’s strict food safety standards.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>M-Line Bung Remover (MBR)</strong><br />By automating one of the most delicate steps—loosening the bung—the MBR delivers unmatched consistency while further minimizing contamination risk.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>M-Line Leaf Lard Remover (MLR)</strong><br />The MLR automates the physically demanding task of leaf lard removal with precision cutting, helping SBAG protect valuable meat and ease strenuous workloads.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>M-Line Splitting Saw TT (MSS-TT)</strong><br />The newest addition to the M-Line is the MSS-TT—a revolutionary pork splitting saw designed for high-capacity, high-precision processing. Capable of handling over 900 pigs per hour, it combines AI-powered vision for adaptive cutting with Marel’s patented TwinTool technology for superior hygiene.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Compact, versatile, and digitally connected, the MSS-TT integrates seamlessly into any plant layout, setting a new standard for efficiency and reliability in primary processing.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All M-Line robots have SmartBase connectivity.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Real results: Reliability, labor savings, and accuracy</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For SBAG, the difference between the old F-Line and the new M-Line was immediate. “Now we’ve had the M-Line for a few months, it’s such a big improvement,” says Martin Verdonk (Engineering Manager). “The M-Line just runs and runs. It doesn't stop. No disruptions.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Labor savings have also been a big deal. Rutz emphasizes that the M-Line’s precision has directly reduced labor requirements on the processing line. “With the new M-Lines, we have saved five personnel. And that’s because the M-Line works so precisely—about 99.5%. If something does come up, the employee handles it, and it’s no problem.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Leaf Lard Remover, in particular, has cut down on manual trimming and improved the overall hygiene of the process. "It works so cleanly. Previously, we had to work the meat at the bottom for further processing. That’s no longer necessary", says Rutz.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Elevating quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond operational ease, SBAG has brought product quality to a new level with precision cutting and hygiene. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The overall slaughter quality has massively increased due to the M-Lines", says Paul Rutz (Production Manager), who was surprised by their precision when he first saw them in action. "I mean, we’re dealing with nature, and nature always varies a bit. But how it's corrected by the M-Lines - I find that sensational".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"I can say we’re the best in Switzerland in terms of slaughter quality,” Rutz says, adding that customers have been “extremely enthusiastic” about the results.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Creating a better workplace with improved ergonomics</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rutz notes that other equipment from Marel, such as the stabilization conveyor, has made work more ergonomic and comfortable for the workers. "It makes the work on the line very simple and more pleasant. It’s great for the people, and also later for the product itself". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With fewer workers needed on the line, the bar has been raised for employee skill level. The team was quick to credit the staff for their hard work and making the transition a success. “I’m glad we have such skilled people who’ve been here for a long time. It’s not just me who should be mentioned, but also the people who do this work every day. They do a very good job, work together, and really contribute.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Long-term service and support are crucial</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Behind the smooth transition is a partnership built on decades of mutual trust. Marel’s service team doesn’t just step in when something needs fixing—they work proactively to fine-tune each system, ensuring every piece of technology performs at its best.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"If there’s a problem, help is provided. Definitely", said Rutz. “When someone from Marel is in the building, you can always ask questions. I find they have a very high level of knowledge, not just about the technology, but about the entire process. I’m always happy when someone from Marel is here.” </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">For Schär, Marel’s long-term approach is crucial. “This is a long-term business, and we expect the same from our partnerships. We don’t buy new lines every year, right? So, the support that comes with it is really important.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Verdonk appreciates that Marel has everything under one roof, meaning he can call just one number for any type of problem - mechanical, electrical, or software - and get support. "Day or night, there’s always someone there. 24/7".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Ready for the future</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the M-Line fully operational and delivering the performance SBAG hoped for, the partnership between SBAG and Marel remains stronger than ever. Higher output, better quality, fewer labor demands, and a more ergonomically friendly environment all add up to a lasting advantage in a highly competitive market.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">SBAG’s leadership sees this upgrade as another step toward remaining Switzerland’s best in pork processing—proving that when trust, technology, and teamwork come together, the results can indeed be a quantum leap forward.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-07-24 00:05:04 | 2025-08-12 16:12:28 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7711 | Danish Crown: The stability mask is reversed | Based on the current forecast, Danish Crown's board of directors has chosen to activate the stability mask in a downward direction and at the same time open up the option for the unit owners to adjust their A volume up with effect from 1 January 2025. | <p><span lang="DE">When it was decided in April to close the slaughterhouse in Ringsted, Danish Crown's board simultaneously activated the stability mask, so that the cooperative owners could no longer increase their supply of pigs. The closure of Ringsted has now been completed, and therefore it will once again be possible for the cooperative owners to increase production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, downward adjustments to the A quantity are closed with immediate effect, with the aim of ensuring stable supplies to the slaughterhouses in the coming period.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We have continuously had inquiries from owners who would like to deliver more pigs, and we can already make agreements with them from today, so that they can deliver more pigs from the new year. On the contrary, it is no secret that the export of piglets has been large, and we have had some announcements over the past year. That is why we are now turning the handle in the opposite direction for a period of time, because we believe that in the short term this is one of the ways to ensure the best possible utilization of the capacity at our slaughterhouses",says Asger Krogsgaard, chairman of Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The rules for the stability mask are adjusted at the same time, so that changes to the A quantity must be made with five working days' notice. In other words, this means that from now on the last five days' changes in the A quantities will be automatically canceled when the board has given notice that the board activates the stability mask in one direction or the other.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The five-day notice is introduced to protect Danish Crown against sudden and drastic fluctuations in the A quantity, which could, for example, be triggered by an outbreak of disease that completely or partially closes the export of piglets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"When more than half of the pigs born in Denmark are exported, we as a company are forced to have rules and tools in place that protect the company and thus the owners as best as possible against unnecessary additional costs. We saw in 2020 how the entire group of owners came to bear the costs when we had to increase capacity after the outbreak of African swine fever in Germany, and that must not happen again", says Asger Krogsgaard.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-05 00:20:38 | 2025-08-12 15:54:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 4210 | Sweden reached to 80% environmentally friendly in smoked products | Based on the development in Sweden, the signs are pointing to a breakthrough of sustainable smoking in other important European markets. | <p>Sweden has been known for many years for its ambitious environmental awareness. The Scandinavians are regarded as pioneers in terms of sustainability; CO2 emissions are well below the European average. Time and again, the Swedes succeed in putting ideas or appeals for more environmental protection into practice without any legal pressure. Today, for example, around 80% of smoked goods are smoked using the environmentally friendly CleanSmoke smoking process. Peder Fischer, area manager for Sweden and Denmark for the smoke generator manufacturer Tarber, is considered a pioneer of smoking with CleanSmoke. With the consequent further development of smoke condensates and the technology of modern smokers, he has paved the way for many other European and non-European markets. Based on the development in Sweden, the signs are pointing to a breakthrough of sustainable smoking in other important European markets. Sweden wanted to consistently improve the environmental conditions and therefore gave new technologies, e.g. for smoking, a chance. <br />Sensitivity to environmental protection is perhaps even greater in many countries today under the impact of climate change. Smoking expert Fischer is firmly convinced that both meat producers and the trade would send the right signal by supporting sustainable smoking processes. In any case, the Swedes' intentions were clear: in line with the European Union's objectives, the environment must be protected. CleanSmoke, which has now been awarded the title of "Best Available Technology" for smoking by the EU, was the first choice. And there seemed to be no compromise in the competition with conventional smoking - although according to Fischer, the quality of smoking with purified smoke was initially far from today's possibilities. Back then, smoking was done with the Penova Smoke Generator from Iwema, the pioneer of smoking with primary smoke products in Sweden. "The characteristic taste was thinner and the color was not as intense at that time," Fischer says.</p> <p><strong>Better than conventional smoking</strong></p> <p>Peder Fischer comes from a Danish butcher's family and knew what quality is needed for good smoked products. Together with Uwe Vogel from the Primary Smoke Product Manufacturer Red Arrow, as smoking experts and food technologists, they optimized the process. They needed more control over the smoke, temperature and air movement in the smoking chambers. And they got it. Today, there is no difference to conventional smoking. On the contrary: CleanSmoke is considerably more reliable, safer and above all more environmentally friendly.<br />There were also reservations about the CleanSmoke smoking process in Sweden. But the will of the manufacturers to protect the environment was stronger. The breakthrough came with the two largest Swedish meat producers, who decided in favor of the innovative process. Retailers and consumers were informed of the change with a magazine and transparent communication. This was the way they convinced consumers, retailers and politicians. In addition to protecting the air, CleanSmoke also scores points with less pollution of the water with cleaning agents and the protection of employees from smoke.</p> <p><strong>Ready for all of Europe</strong></p> <p>Smoking expert Fischer hopes that the next step will be the organic certification of the CleanSmoke smoking process: "It makes no sense to contaminate responsibly and healthily produced food with substances of concern such as ash, tar and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). That's why he continues to insist on consistent education about the best of smoke. Uwe Vogel is also convinced that the CleanSmoke process will soon be successful in Europe. The Chairman of the CleanSmoke Coalition describes Sweden as a prime example. The most important requirements in the local food market before the introduction were more environmental protection through reduced emissions and higher product and processing quality. In order to establish CleanSmoke, research institutes were therefore involved in the communication at an early stage.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2020-11-04 09:05:39 | 2025-08-12 10:11:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 5453 | Brazil expects growth in pork exports to Canada | Based on the negotiations carried out at SIAL Canada, it is expected that $25 million in exports will be consolidated in the next 12 months. | <p>Four Brazilian companies, BRF, Copacol, Pamplona and Seara, were present last week at SIAL Canada and as a result deals worth $1.9 million were signed during the fair. Based on the negotiations carried out at the fair, it is expected that $25 million in exports will be consolidated in the next 12 months, announced the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) in a press release. In addition to business meetings, the event focused on strengthening the image of the productive sector in the Canadian market, a traditional importer of chicken meat from Brazil, which, this year, opened its doors to the pork export sector.</p> <p>In this sense, in addition to distributing promotional materials for the Brazilian Chicken and Brazilian Pork brands, and holding meetings with local stakeholders, ABPA promoted a seminar with Canadian importers and authorities. "The result achieved at SIAL Canada gives an indication of the behavior of this market and reinforces the positive expectations regarding the growth of exports of poultry and pork to the North American market. We have a solid partnership built, which should now gain new impetus with the entry of the swine sector in the commercial relations of both countries", declared the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-05-02 10:12:38 | 2025-08-11 09:15:14 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6809 | Bavarian Farmers' Association: Lidl is trying to guide consumer behavior | Bavarian farming families produce what is in demand. And they face the challenges of changing nutritional behavior. However, the Bavarian Farmers' Association (BFA) reacts critically to the broad price reduction for processed vegan foods from its own brand Vemondo announced by Lidl Germany as part of its protein strategy. | <p>"Lidl is deliberately attempting to steer consumer behavior bypassing the market. Indirectly, this puts animal foods in a bad light, even if the target of Lidl's protein strategy for 2030 still contains 80 percent animal foods", criticizes BFA state farmer Christine Singer. The BFA is also irritated because in recent years, especially in the animal welfare industry initiative, animal farmers, together with the meat industry and food retailers, have set out to implement even more animal welfare on their farms. Don't the industry's joint efforts deserve full appreciation?</p> <p>Unfortunately, the current price adjustment measure for vegan processed products does not reflect this appreciation. The BFA is also critical of the fact that both the issue of food origin and the high level of processing of vegan substitute products are given too little consideration in Lidl's protein strategy.</p> <p>BFA regional farmer Christine Singer puts it in a nutshell: "With the one-sided price preference for its own vegan brand, Lidl is unnecessarily distorting an intact market structure and indirectly devaluing animal products. A conscious diet should primarily focus on lots of fresh, unprocessed and regional foods as well as a diverse mix of plant and animal proteins. I would like Lidl to continue to focus on expanding its German origin strategy and to treat plant-based and animal-based foods fairly and equally".</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-19 00:05:25 | 2025-08-11 18:08:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8520 | More animal welfare in Bavaria | Bavarian pig farmers will continue to receive financial support in 2025 for implementing improved animal welfare in their stables through the state's own BayProTier funding program. Applications for the next funding period begin on June 1, 2025. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Bavaria has been supporting its livestock farmers for three years now with its own Bavarian Animal Welfare Program – BayProTier. This year, farms can once again apply for animal welfare funding for a one-year commitment period starting on July 1. Applications can be submitted from June 1 to June 30 via the iBALIS service portal.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Bavarian Animal Welfare Program offsets ongoing costs (e.g., costs for additional labor or bedding) for improved animal welfare in areas such as breeding sows, piglet rearing, and fattening pigs. Various requirements, such as more space, outdoor climate stimulation, or floor design, must be implemented.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture, all sub-measures will be offered unchanged in the 2025/2026 funding period. In piglet production and piglet rearing, a distinction is made between a comfort level and a premium level with different requirements and different premium rates. Funding can be applied for for the four modules: mating barn, waiting barn, farrowing barn, and piglet rearing. In pig fattening, outdoor climate barns or barns with outdoor access, with appropriate space requirements, are supported. A flat rate of €70 is recognized as eligible for funding for one BayProTier-compliant fattening pig place.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-05-28 00:15:17 | 2025-08-12 03:48:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 8280 | AHDB: Beef from the dairy herd continued to bolster domestic supply in 2024 | BCMS data shows that 2.3 million head of cattle and calves were slaughtered in GB in 2024. This number includes animals of all age, type and sex. Of this total figure, 52% of cattle slaughtered in 2024 were born to the dairy herd, whilst the remainder were suckler born. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2024, 1.5 million cattle aged 12-30 months were slaughtered in GB.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Suckler-bred cattle made up the largest proportion of prime cattle supply in 2024, by type, accounting for 56%. However, we have seen the proportion of suckler-bred cattle in slaughter totals steadily decline over the last ten years, in line with the long term decline in the population of the GB cattle herd.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dairy-beef continued to grow its share of prime cattle supply, accounting for 37% of cattle slaughtered age 12-30 months in 2024. This continues trends we saw last year, where dairy-beef maintains prime beef supply, counteracting declines in both suckler beef and dairy bull calves.\</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">berdeen Angus X cattle made up the greatest proportion of total GB slaughter for the second consecutive year in 2024. Breaking this down further by type we can see that 57% of these animals were dairy-beef, with the remainder suckler-born.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Limousin X cattle were the second highest proportion of GB slaughter, with 80% of these cattle suckler-bred. In contrast, we saw 84% of British Blue X cattle slaughtered in 2024 were dairy-beef animals.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These differences highlight the variation between breeds, with some breeds still heavily reliant on the suckler supply whilst others are much more prominent in dairy beef. This difference likely reflects the differences in qualities between breeds and how this relates to the objective of the producer, with dairy beef supply chains often prioritising traits such as easy calving on the dairy farm, whereas suckler producers may prioritise growth and management traits.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-17 00:25:04 | 2025-08-12 12:28:27 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1305 | NZ-EU FTA negotiations ready to start | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) have welcomed the agreement to start the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations following the agreement from all European Union Member States on the negotiating mandate. | <p>B+LNZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor says the agreement to start negotiations represents a significant milestone for the sector in the face of growing protectionist rhetoric worldwide.</p> <p>“The FTA will create a stable and level playing field which is crucial to the growth and future prosperity of the sheep and beef sector and New Zealand as a whole.</p> <p>“Over 600,000 New Zealand jobs directly depend on international trade, with the red meat sector alone employing over 80,000 people in New Zealand. All these jobs depend on our ability to export competitively and in a stable and predictable trading environment.”</p> <p>According to B+L NZ, New Zealand shipped to the EU in the year ended December 2017 red meat products worth over NZ$1.8 billion. The EU represents New Zealand’s largest market by region for sheepmeat exports and second-largest for wool and chilled beef exports.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-05-23 06:54:59 | 2025-08-12 14:02:25 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 4265 | New Zealand red meat sector welcomes signing of major Asia-Pacific regional trade deal | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) welcomed the signature of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal. | <p>15 Asia-Pacific nations have 'virtually' signed the deal, including New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor alongside counterparts from China, Japan, Korea, ten South-East Asian countries and Australia.</p> <p>India, which had participated in the process until the end of last year, was not able to conclude an acceptable market access outcome and so will not join the deal at this stage.</p> <p>B+LNZ chief executive Sam McIvor said the agreement will help to deepen cooperation and strengthen trade in the region.</p> <p>"This dynamic region accounts for one-third of the world’s economy and will clearly be at the centre of global economic rebuilding as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. It should help the New Zealand red meat sector build on the strong connections we already enjoy with countries in the Asia-Pacific.</p> <p>We are disappointed that India has not been able to come aboard the deal for now – we see a lot of untapped potential in our trade relationship. We hope that over time they will come to see the mutual benefits that RCEP offers and will decide to join the agreement.</p> <p>Ensuring a strong framework of trade deals around the world will help support a resilient red meat sector and the broader New Zealand economy at a time of global turbulence. Trade supports 92,000 jobs in the red meat sector across the country, particularly in our regions. This helps achieve a more predictable and secure trade environment for all".</p> <p>Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association, which represents New Zealand’s largest manufacturing sector, said the RCEP countries were important export destinations for the New Zealand red meat industry, and welcomed the improvements in market access under the deal.</p> <p>"The agreement helps to streamline trade rules around the region. COVID-19 has shown just how important it is to keep supply chains functioning and trade flowing smoothly".</p> <p>"We also remain hopeful that India will eventually join RCEP to help turbocharge the gains from the agreement. India presents major opportunities for New Zealand meat exporters, given its forecast population growth and an expanding middle class keen to access high-quality food. The red meat sector is supportive of the Government’s efforts to liberalise trade and this agreement sends a powerful signal about the region’s commitment to that goal".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2020-11-19 06:43:19 | 2025-08-11 17:40:00 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 3168 | Beef + Lamb NZ to take over sole funding on its genetics unit | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics is to be integrated into Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd as a separate business unit. | <p>Beef + Lamb New Zeland is going to take control of its genetics unit which is to be integrated into Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd as a separate business unit. B+LNZ Genetics was founded in 2013 to consolidate farmer investment in New Zealand’s sheep and beef genetics research and innovation into a single entity. The program was funded by B+LNZ and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) but now this arrangement has come to an end.<br />Over the coming months, B+LNZ Genetics’ outputs will be integrated across B+LNZ’s business activities, ensuring that B+LNZ Genetics and other teams are adequately resourced to maximize the benefit of that integration while keeping B+LNZ Genetics as a separate and distinct business unit.</p> <p>The transition will be officially completed on 1st October 2019, announced the industry body.<br />"This is a logical decision for the sector. It will mean we can more fully power-up B+LNZ Genetics’ world-leading tools and technologies developed under the MBIE partnership. <br />Genetics is a critical tool to achieving B+LNZ’s vision of profitable farmers, thriving rural communities, valued by all New Zealanders. It plays an integral part in our three priorities of unlocking market potential, enhancing our environmental position, and supporting farming excellence, said Sam McIvor, Chief Executive of B+LNZ.<br />B+LNZ has committed ongoing support for the beef programme so that current activities can be completed while B+LNZ Genetics awaits the outcome of its funding application with MPI’s Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures fund, he added.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-08-12 07:58:14 | 2025-08-12 02:35:08 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 411 | B+LNZ Genetics gets more support | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has announced it has extended its support of wholly-owned subsidiary B+LNZ Genetics beyond its initial five-year funding programme. | <p> </p> <p>B+LNZ Genetics was established in 2013 to consolidate farmer investment in New Zealand’s sheep and beef genetics research and innovation into a single entity.</p> <p>According to B+LNZ, its programme was forecast to generate 742 million dollars of benefits over 10 years, but that figure has since been reviewed upwards, to 947 million dollars, or 7,890 dollars anually per sheep and beef farm. With rising costs this helps keep farmers competitive.</p> <p>B+LNZ Genetics is currently funded under a Partnership Programme between B+LNZ and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).</p> <p>B+LNZ Genetics Chairman Chris Kelly says the Government’s investment in red meat sector genetics underpins New Zealand’s internationally competitive position, driving both farm productivity and product quality.</p> <p>“Furthermore, our parent company’s continued support reflects the successful outcomes of the first five-year programme. These include the launch of Standard Indexes for commercial ram buyers, the establishment of the Trans-Tasman Beef Cow Profitability Programme and a massive upgrade of the New Zealand sheep breeding genetic evaluation system. On top of this, there has been a host of research, with findings being integrated into advancing genetic gain,” Mr. Kelly said.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2017-11-16 07:00:27 | 2025-08-12 03:36:30 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1620 | B+LNZ to review farmer feedback on new levy proposal | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has announced it is reviewing farmer feedback regarding a proposal to increase sheepmeat and beef levies. | <p>Farmers provided feedback in a range of ways including by phone, email, post, social media, and online forms. B+LNZ will now collate and review the responses so the Board can make a decision in early August.</p> <p>“We’d like to thank farmers for their responses as we know it’s a busy time on the farm. Along with receiving a good number of submissions, we’ve had great and robust discussions with farmers at nearly 50 events around the country over the past five weeks,” B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor said.</p> <p>“Many farmers took the time to provide us with detailed feedback in their submissions which will be valuable in addition to the specific levy proposal itself,” Mr. McIvor added.</p> <p>Farmers will be advised of the outcome of the levy proposal in mid-August.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-07-19 09:54:19 | 2025-08-11 09:22:59 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 997 | Beef + Lamb New Zealand names new Chairman | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has named Southland sheep and beef farmer Andrew Morrison as its new Chairman following a Board election on 23 March. | <p> </p> <p>Morrison takes the Chair after four years on the Board representing the Southern South Island region.</p> <p>Along with his wife Lisa, Morrison farms a total of 1030ha of breeding and finishing units spread between Southland and Otago. He actively farms the couple’s 150ha home farm near Gore – although Lisa is in charge of the day-to-day management.</p> <p>“I love the sector we operate in and it has treated us very well. It is not always easy, but it is a truly great values-based sector to be part of. These farming values flow into rural communities.</p> <p>“I am a strong believer in the contribution healthy rural communities make to the wider economy. I see merit in supporting and enhancing the unbelievable potential we have in agriculture and in rural communities.”</p> <p>Morrison takes up the reins after previous Chairman James Parsons stepped down at B+LNZ’s Annual Meeting on 22 March. Parsons was Chairman for four years and had been on the B+LNZ Board representing the Northern North Island region for nine years.</p> <p>Morrison acknowledged the contribution Parsons made to both B+LNZ and the wider red meat industry during his tenure.</p> <p>“James provided leadership during some challenging times in the industry, especially with climatic events, biosecurity breac hes and farming’s environment footprint being called into question.”</p> <p>Morrison will be leading B+LNZ as the levy-funded organisation implements a revised strategy. Released last year, this strategy puts more emphasis on enhancing farmers' environmental position, unlocking market potential and greater government and public insight engagement – while still supporting farming excellence.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-03-26 06:12:53 | 2025-08-11 23:10:30 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7464 | New Zealand's red meat industry faces continued challenges | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has published a market insights report detailing the current and projected state of New Zealand’s red meat exports to China. The report highlights several key factors influencing market conditions and when we may expect to see conditions improve. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Currently B+LNZ does not anticipate any significant turnaround in Chinese demand for red meat in the short term. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat prices, in particular, are predicted to remain at multi-year lows, as New Zealand competes with strong Australian exports and abundant domestic pork supplies in China and the Chinese economy remains weak. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As China is New Zealand’s largest market for sheepmeat by far, our domestic lamb and mutton farmgate prices are highly correlated with the value of sheepmeat exported to China. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sheepmeat prices in China are now lower than during the 2016-17 season when prices first began to accelerate. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">At this stage, China’s economy is not expected to rebound for some time because of continuing problems in the property sector, and low consumer sentiment is likely to stifle domestic demand and activity. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Chinese economy, however, is notoriously opaque and hard to predict. The number of official indicators that are released about the economy has reduced significantly in the last year. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The Chinese economy therefore <em>could </em>improve more quickly than currently expected. Much will depend on growth in the rest of the world and whether that can help boost China’s manufacturing exports and economy. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite these short-term challenges, China’s economy is projected to recover in the medium term and as it rebounds so too will the disposable incomes of the largest middle class in the world. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We know times are tough right now and farmers are looking for certainty coming off a tough financial year last year. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there will be much relief this financial year, especially for sheepmeat farmers", says Sam McIvor, chief executive of B+LNZ. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We know the market will turn though; it is not a question of ‘if’ but rather of 'when'". </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">However, the exact timing of market recovery remains uncertain. Geopolitical factors, such as trade tensions between China and the US and EU, add further unpredictability to the outlook. US President Biden recently imposed significant tariffs on imports from China and the EU is considering its trading relationship with China. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Since New Zealand and China established a Free Trade Agreement, which was a world first, China has progressively developed into a vital market for New Zealand red meat. In the 2022-23 meat export season, nearly half of New Zealand’s lamb exports were to China. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our report highlights the challenges and opportunities within the Chinese market. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The fundamentals of our safe, nutritious product remain, and our farmers will be looking forward to an improvement in the conditions and the resulting uptick in exports that will result", adds McIvor </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The report also examines the broader economic context, consumption drivers, foodservice performance, and the competitive landscape, offering an analysis of China’s red meat production and import dynamics. </p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-06-21 00:10:20 | 2025-08-12 12:32:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7683 | B+LNZ: Sheep and cattle numbers down as carbon forestry, drought and low prices continue to impact sector | Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual Stock Number Survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep and cattle numbers as of 30 June 2024. | <p><span lang="DE">The reduction follows significant decreases in the past couple of years. While the primary driver in previous years has been land-use change as a result of the conversion of sheep and beef farms into forestry, this year’s primary driver was drought in key sheep and beef regions. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Drought has seen farmers needing to destock and impacted the outlook for lamb production for the coming season. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep numbers are estimated to have decreased by 4.3 percent, down to 23.31 million, with breeding ewe numbers falling by 2.9 percent and trading sheep stock numbers fell 7.9 percent. Farmers sought to maintain their breeding ewes and decreased their trading stock more. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The decline in ewes and a lower expected lambing percentage, also caused by drought, means the lamb crop is anticipated to decrease by 4.8 percent (970,000 head) on last year. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Beef cattle numbers are down 2.8 percent overall, most significantly in the South Island, where drought led to a 7.1 percent decrease, while the North Island is relatively steady, down 0.8 percent. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This year has been particularly tough for sheep and beef farmers", says Kate Acland, Chair of B+LNZ. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The combination of drought across many parts of the country, high costs, and low sheep prices and has put immense pressure on farmers. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Farmers are facing tough decisions on their farms, with many having to sell off capital livestock not only due to drought but for cashflow reasons. This will not only affect their income this year but will also have long-term implications for future profitability". </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The report indicates that while there may be a partial rebuild of stock numbers in some regions in the coming season, the full recovery of sheep numbers to pre-drought levels is unlikely, due to ongoing land use change into carbon forestry. The number of beef cattle may recover more quickly as prices have remained strong for beef and farmers have been switching from sheep to cattle. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The early destocking, lower stock numbers overall and current desire to rebuild livestock (in regions impacted by adverse weather events) is contributing to a shortage of animals available for processing. This is exacerbated by lower bull numbers due to less calves reared two years ago, when profit margins were low. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE"> Acland says the challenges of the last few years are likely to have wide-ranging and lasting repercussions. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The long-term decline in stock numbers is concerning, it directly impacts the ongoing sustainability of farming and rural communities. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our sector is an economic powerhouse, generating significant export revenue and supporting the livelihoods of thousands of Kiwis across the country, so these impacts will be felt by the whole economy".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Acland says B+LNZ has recently strengthened its strategic focus to sit more strongly behind the farm gate, focussing on issues that farmers can control that directly impact productivity and profitability. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"While current conditions are tough, the medium-term outlook remains positive, we’ve weathered downturns before, and I remain optimistic about the future. Worldwide demand for high-quality sustainably produced protein is growing and New Zealand is well placed to fill this demand", she says. </span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-08-23 00:10:22 | 2025-08-12 10:48:43 | Details Edit Delete |
