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| 6841 | Provacuno will promote the Spanish beef sector in China | PROVACUNO, representing the Spanish Beef sector, is taking significant steps to open the beef market in China. This advance occurs after more than seven years of continuous work - interrupted by the pandemic - to access the Asian country. | <p><span lang="DE">China, with a population that exceeds 1.4 billion inhabitants and constantly increasing purchasing power, represents one of the strongest economies in the world. Furthermore, beef consumption in China has maintained constant growth in the last eight years, consuming more than 30% of world production. The Asian country currently imports more than three million tons of beef, with Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, Argentina and New Zealand as its main suppliers, providing more than 80% of imports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although European Union countries such as France and Ireland, the latter in the introduction phase, have recently managed to open their borders to China, Spain remains waiting. Although it is true that very important steps have been taken in recent months. One of them has been the visit at the beginning of October by authorities from the Chinese inspection service, which brings closer the possibility of a soon opening. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this context, PROVACUNO has designed a series of actions to approach the Chinese authorities and importers, demonstrating its interest in this market and seeking to accelerate the necessary procedures.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">From October 26 to November 10, different actions will be carried out to present the Spanish beef sector in China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">One of the most notable actions is the Spanish-Chinese Seminar on beef, in which prominent authorities from both countries have participated. To inaugurate the event, the Spanish ambassador to China, Don Rafael Dezcallar de Mazarredo, highlighted during his speech the strength of the agri-food sector and the interest in strengthening relations between both countries. This seminar was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and health authorities from Spain and China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Furthermore, Javier López , director of PROVACUNO, has presented the characteristics of the sector, with the aim of promoting the opening of this crucial market where he perceives "a determined interest from China in Spanish beef." In parallel, the Chinese Customs authorities (GACC) and the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) have provided details on the procedures necessary for market opening, as well as the expectations and requirements on security control.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The day culminated with a dinner with the aim of strengthening ties and improving mutual understanding between PROVACUNO and the Chinese and Spanish authorities, thus strengthening the bilateral relationship.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To put the finishing touch, from November 5 to 10, PROVACUNO will be present at the prestigious China International Import Fair (CIIE) in Shanghai. During this commercial event, the qualities of Spanish beef will be made known to marketing companies, distributors, the HORECA channel and the Chinese professional public in search of high quality products like the one offered by the sector.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-01 00:10:16 | 2025-08-01 07:32:22 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6842 | JBS achieves its best result in the TAC Livestock audit | JBS achieved a 94% compliance rate, its best result to date, in the cattle purchase index of the Amazon Legal audit cycles, organized by the Federal Prosecution Service. For the first time, the process consolidates results from four states where the Company operates: Pará, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, and Acre, in addition to Amazonas, where the company has no factories. Until last year, only data from Pará were considered. | <p><span lang="DE">In the previous cycle, specific to Pará, JBS had reached 83.27%, highlighting the improvement. This time, the company's performance in the state matched the overall result, at 94%. "We are pleased with the progress. But our goal is to achieve 100% compliance. Most importantly, we are clear about the steps we need to take to get there", says Liège Correia, Director of Sustainability at JBS Brasil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For nearly 15 years, JBS has used a geospatial monitoring system to ensure compliance with its socio-environmental criteria, evaluating over 70,000 potential cattle suppliers in Brazil daily. The system covers 61 million hectares, nearly three times the size of the United Kingdom, and ensures JBS suppliers do not operate in deforested areas, indigenous lands, environmental conservation units, or quilombo territories; don't use slave-like labor, nor have environmental embargoes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the enhancements adopted by JBS, which should be reflected in the next audit, are measures like only accepting environmental regularization project (PRA) protocols with a signed commitment term (in effect since November 2021), as well as improvements in the registration of documentation related to the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and its respective cattle ranchers, adopted this year, which will make a difference moving forward. "Only with this document management, which always needs refining, will we see further improvements in results", Correia says.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this 1st cycle covering the unified audits of the four Amazon Legal states where JBS operates, the analyzed purchase period corresponded to July 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021, for Pará, Acre, and Rondônia, and for the entire year of 2021 in Mato Grosso. The next cycle will include data from 2022 onwards. The Company applauds the Federal Public Ministry's efforts to harmonize the audit process for more states in the Amazon biome and agrees with actions for all TAC Meat signatory companies to be audited and for those slaughterhouses outside the agreement to also be monitored.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We at JBS are convinced that no one will solve this issue alone. It's pointless if we have over 11,000 suppliers blocked due to socio-environmental irregularities if another company continues to buy from these suppliers. That's why we advocate for a public and national cattle traceability system. The same system, with the same rules, for everyone", concludes the Director of Sustainability at JBS Brasil.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-01 00:15:58 | 2025-08-01 05:28:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6860 | Australian red meat exports hit four-year high | Australian red meat exports hit a four-year high in October, rising 5% from September and 39% from October 2022 to reach 177,665 tonnes, the highest monthly figure since September 2019, informs Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). | <p><span lang="DE">As slaughter numbers continue to rise, export volumes have been rising alongside them. Beef exports rose 7% from September and 44% year-on-year (YoY) to 105,131 tonnes, the highest overall beef export volume seen since 2019.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to North America have been the clear standouts in volume terms, lifting 118% YoY in October to 31,577 tonnes. This has made North America the largest market for Australian beef this year, which is a substantial turnaround from 2022 when the US was Australia’s fourth-largest export market, hitting a 20-year low of 133,946 tonnes over the year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China was the second largest export market in October, with exports lifting 37% YoY to 19,675 tonnes. This means that so far in 2023, Australia has exported 171,587 tonnes of beef to mainland China, which puts Australia on-track to go over the 196,349 tonne quota-free limit set out in the Australia-China FTA before the end of the year, which would trigger the quota safeguard and impose an additional tariff on subsequent Australian exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Earlier in the year, exports to Japan were trending below year-ago levels, as strong competition from US exporters, large supplies of frozen beef in cold storage and somewhat flat consumer spending were impacting export volumes. In a sign that these trends are now beginning to reverse, exports to Japan in October lifted 5% YoY to 16,563 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lamb exports fell 3% from September but lifted 17% YoY to 30,604 tonnes, while mutton exports lifted 23% from September and 51% YoY to 20,197 tonnes. Combined, the 50,801 tonnes of exported sheepmeat is the largest on record, and follows several record breaking months in 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">North America was the largest export market for lamb over the month at 7,142 tonnes. Exports to the USA actually fell 20% YoY to 5,641 tonnes, but exports to Canada lifted 46% YoY to 1,400 tonnes. Without the lift in Canadian import volumes, China would have been the largest market. Lamb volumes to mainland China lifted 14% YoY to 6,038 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China remained the largest market for mutton, with exports lifting 57% YoY to 10,195 tonnes over October. The second largest market was the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where exports spiked a remarkable 166% YoY to 3,697 tonnes. Much of this was driven by exports to Saudi Arabia, which lifted 255% YoY to 1,261 tonnes, but mutton exports to all major markets in the region lifted by at least 100% from October last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Healthy export volumes and increasing diversification of export markets, suggest that Australia is well placed to capitalised on the increases in supply that MLA forecasted in the June Cattle and July Sheep projections. Already, beef, mutton and goat exports are all higher than the 2022 calendar year, and we are likely to see record high lamb exports by the end of 2023.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-07 00:15:43 | 2025-08-02 00:05:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6851 | Fine-dining initiative underway to differentiate US pork in Taiwan | Following setbacks that slashed exports of U.S. pork to Taiwan in recent years, demand has rebounded in 2023. Taiwan’s zero-tolerance policy for ractopamine residues and persistent trade tensions kept ractopamine in the public eye, creating a difficult business climate as U.S. exports plunged in 2021 and 2022. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">While these headwinds linger, the business climate for U.S. pork has improved as supplies from Europe and domestic producers have tightened. From Jan.-Aug. 2023, U.S. pork exports to Taiwan increased 429% in volume over year-ago levels with value up 575% to $45.4 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Even with the recent announcement by Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration of heightened inspections on all imported pork, we are in a more favorable environment and seeing more inquiries from wholesale customers, especially those serving the foodservice sector", says Jihae Yang, USMEF’s vice president for the Asia Pacific. "Some processors remain cautious about utilizing U.S. pork, but USMEF’s engagement with these sectors is helping to improve customer confidence. We also see opportunities with high-end retailers featuring branded products".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USMEF is working with a major Taiwan importer on the campaign, which has included a series of seven VIP receptions.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the past, the majority of U.S. pork exported to Taiwan was raw material for further processing. With greater trade interest, USMEF is also working to position U.S. pork as a high-end product at trade shows and through a fine-dining initiative in the retail and foodservice sectors. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The catering industry has rebounded and with international travel returning, we see potential in high-end foodservice and retail for U.S. pork", says USMEF Taiwan Director Davis Wu.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">USMEF is partnering with Mayfull, an importer and distributor with numerous restaurant and retail establishments, on fine-dining promotions of U.S. pork belly, loin and back ribs. The initiative kicked off with a series of VIP dinners featuring U.S. pork for Mayfull’s foodservice clientele and for social media influencers. USMEF also developed a gift box with U.S. pork for Mayfull to sell at upscale retail outlets which USMEF will support through tasting demonstrations.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-05 00:10:32 | 2025-08-02 00:11:11 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6844 | Australia: relief for lamb prices amid changing processor demand | Looking at the past four weeks, all lamb indicators have felt some form of relief as weekly prices have increased over the month, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). | <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Heavy lamb indicator is up 11%, at 504.69¢/kg cwt.</li> <li>Light lamb indicator is up 32%, at 386.09¢/kg cwt.</li> <li>Merino lamb indicator is up 35%, at 318.76¢/kg cwt.</li> <li>Restocker lamb indicator is up 20%, at 336.65¢/kg cwt.</li> <li>Trade lamb indicator is up 12%, at 486.52¢/kg cwt.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mutton prices are not having the same small relief as the lamb indicators. The national trade lamb indicator and the national heavy lamb indicator have both experienced their fourth and fifth consecutive week of a price increase, respectively. Alternatively, after a small lift in prices through the month, the mutton indicator is back at 104¢/kg lwt with a 0% change to the weekly price from one month ago.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) gathers weekly slaughter data voluntarily supplied by processors across the country. Looking at the slaughter figures, we can gain an understanding of processor demand for certain stock. Trade lambs represent a finished animal between 20–26kg cwt, acting as the best indicator to understand a processor product.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Week to week, there has been an 8% rise in lamb slaughter and a relatively unchanged (<1%) demand for mutton going through to processors. This difference in processor demand is translating through to prices.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mutton slaughter has been regularly higher than 2021 and 2022 levels, however two weeks ago it dipped below 2022 numbers for only the second time this year, reinforcing this shift in processor demand away from mutton.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The prices this year show that we are operating in a different environment. Generally, mutton prices peak in July when slaughter numbers drop. After this peak, mutton prices tend to fall quickly entering the spring season after lambing and weaning when dry or cull ewes enter the market. Trade lambs follow a similar cycle, peaking in July/August, easing over the spring flush period, and recovering towards the tail end of the year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In a typical cycle, we would expect a recovery of the mutton price beginning in October. As we are not operating in a regular season, this price recovery has yet to be evident.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Prices continue to vary as the market remains unpredictable. However, after over a year of considerable and consistent price easing, this break could indicate a slight change in confidence in the market and a steadily increasing demand from processors for a finished product.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-02 00:05:58 | 2025-08-02 00:12:23 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6845 | UK red meat takes centre stage in the USA | Driving UK red meat exports to the land of opportunity will come into sharp focus at a major industry gathering in the USA, informs the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p><span lang="DE">Dr Phil Hadley, International Trade Development Director, will this weekend head out to the USA to speak at the Meat Import Council of America (MICA) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and promote UK beef, lamb and pork to an audience of key industry buyers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The conference, which runs from 6–8 November, will provide the perfect platform for Dr Hadley to highlight the quality and traceability of UK red meat to help develop further export opportunities for UK businesses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The USA is a net importer of lamb and a large consumer of beef. While domestic beef production is expected to increase, opportunities exist for imports of products that are differentiated from USA production and for manufacturing beef.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While the USA is a big pork exporter, its volume of imports is significant and expected to rise, presenting opportunities for premium pork products from the UK.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr Hadley said: </span><span lang="DE">"I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak at the MICA Conference and to showcase our sustainable, high production standards throughout the supply chain to US buyers in a burgeoning market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Events like this are pivotal in helping us develop relationships with importers in key markets to help our levy payers capitalise on opportunities in global markets".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">His slot at the conference, where he will join a panel of international industry representatives, follows the launch earlier this year of our new export strategy Beyond Borders, aimed at supporting its ambition to help increase market access and exports sales. In 2022 the total value of UK red meat exports to the US was worth £36.2m.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He added: </span><span lang="DE">"One of AHDB’s key strategic objectives is export development, working collaboratively with industry and government, to cultivate further opportunities for our red meat and dairy sectors. This conference is another illustration of how AHDB promotes levy payers’ high-quality produce in new markets".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-02 00:10:35 | 2025-08-02 00:38:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6846 | INTERPORC: Communication is one of the most important tool for the pork sector | The Spanish pork sector has a high social and economic component that must be adequately transmitted to society through good communication. This has been reflected in the round table 'Challenges in communicating the livestock-meat chain to the consumer', held within the framework of the Lorca Livestock, Industrial and Agri-Food Fair (SEPOR). | <p><span lang="DE">Alberto Herranz, director of the Interprofessional INTERPORC, and participant in the conference, highlighted that "the good work of companies in the pork sector provides us with very powerful messages that we must take advantage of and communicate appropriately".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In this sense, he has given as an example that "43% of direct employment in the sector are women who are present throughout the chain, from senior management to researchers, industry workers, farmers, veterinarians... In the pig industry, equality "gender is something natural, and that message cannot be transmitted by many sectors".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Herranz has also highlighted that “we invest in rural areas and 43% of farms are located in towns with less than 5,000 inhabitants, which allows these towns to be provided with other services and infrastructure that establishes population. Communication is our tool to tell that part of society that is concerned about the abandonment of rural areas that pork is a solution that creates a future for families.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Regarding hoaxes, Herranz has pointed out that “in the face of false and biased stories, we have the reality of the data. Let us communicate that official figures indicate that we are only responsible for 2.43% of Spain's GHGs. That 82% of the water footprint attributed to us is rainwater that would continue to fall even without animals. "That we have reduced the use of water by 30% per kilo of meat produced between 1990 and 2020".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Herranz has pointed out the importance of approaching target audiences with messages and proposals that capture their interest. In this direction, he has referred to actions carried out by the Interprofessional such as sponsorships of the Queens League, the Kings & Queens Cup and the 'The Grand Prix' program, or direct events such as the day 'Improving women's leadership in the Spanish agri-food sector', held recently.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-02 00:15:03 | 2025-07-31 02:00:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6847 | Biomass boiler proves viable fuel option for processors | A pilot program to develop and test the potential for biomass boilers to provide sustainable fuel options for Australia’s meat processing facilities has successfully produced heat at a supply cost of below $3 per gigajoule (GJ), at JBS Riverina’s Yanco facility in New South Wales. | <p><span lang="DE">Instigated by the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), the trial demonstrated how different types of biomass, such as the partially digested grain and grass found in an animal’s paunch, woodchip, nut shells and sawdust, could be blended and processed in a boiler to supply thermal energy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Bioenergy is currently the third most common source of energy used by meat processing facilities behind grid electricity and grid gas, with coal in fourth place. Multi-fuel biomass can compare favourably with traditional forms of thermal energy such as on-site coal at $10/GJ and grid gas at $25/GJ.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework highlights the high cost of energy as one of the factors that puts pressure on processors to be price competitive in global markets. Profitability across the value chain is a key pillar of the Framework, as is a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 (CN30).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Conversion of waste into bioenergy is one option for processors to reduce production, processing and consumption waste, and research is continuing into the use of renewables within the energy mix to achieve CN30.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS Sustainability Engineer, Michael Lang, said sharp price rises for natural gas and coal, along with the industry’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, are prompting processors to seek cheaper, more sustainable energy options.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Using biomass can reduce GHG emissions by up to 98 per cent compared to coal, and by 96 per cent compared to natural gas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This trial shows that the potential to replace fossil fuels with a lower carbon emission biomass alternative using purpose-built boilers is now a genuine possibility", Mr Lang said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"During the trial we monitored the feasibility of various blends of biomass sourced on site and externally and successfully blended paunch materials – usually a waste stream – into multi-fuel blends of up to 80 per cent paunch, 20 per cent woodchip.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This provided process heat to the plant at sub $3/GJ at the same time as reducing emissions and achieving energy reliability".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Biomass fuels can include paunch, sludges, unrecyclable wood, woodchip, nut shells, sawdust or agri-wastes, as long as the final fuel blend meets the boiler fuel specifications.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">AMPC Program Manager Sustainability, Matt Deegan, said the 500kW trial boiler used at JBS is smaller than full-scale biomass boilers, which may be up to 15 megawatts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We imported a small mobile boiler from Italy so that plants in different states can try a range of biomass fuels to make sure it gives them the right heating value, and to help with fuel management for different types of biomass", Mr Deegan said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This pilot program will build the confidence of processors to hopefully advance to a full-scale boiler. It’s a considerable investment but the payoff is reduced energy prices and emissions".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With a range of materials able to be used in the process, Mr Deegan said bioenergy will also boost the circular economy in regional areas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Waste from one business can be fuel for another, and the processing plants in regional locations will require different skillsets to manage and produce bioenergy so an ecosystem may also develop around those different skillsets as well".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">AMPC teamed up with All Energy to design, cost and manage the construction of the biomass boiler, which is now scheduled for trials in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"A biomass boiler is not so much a new technology for processors, it’s more about helping members to improve in capability and confidence around renewable thermal energy", he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Since we started this project in mid-2021, processor use of bioenergy has overtaken on-site coal use as the sector’s third largest source of energy, proving that Australian red meat processors are serious about their transition to clean energy".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">AMPC CEO Chris Taylor said: "The processing sector has a strong history of leading advances in sustainable food manufacturing, and the transition to renewable energy sources is the next step in the industry’s sustainable future".</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-03 00:05:34 | 2025-08-02 01:10:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6848 | UK animal product exports to EU will soon need veterinary attestations | From 13 December 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will need to provide a Veterinary Attestation Number (VAN) to enable products of animal origin to be exported to the EU, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p><span lang="DE">If the abattoir or processor exports products of animal origin (POAO) to the EU or sells POAO that may be exported to the EU, they will need to see proof that all animals have come from farms that have had regular (at least annual) veterinary visits. The VAN mechanism provides that proof.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The previous temporary requirement, which involved a farmer declaration, will be replaced by this new procedure.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To obtain this declaration, regular animal health checks must be conducted by qualified vets. During their visits, vets will be required to carry out a visual assessment of the farm to confirm freedom of notifiable diseases and any biosecurity risk. No sampling or laboratory testing is required.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It is important to note that this does not need to be the sole purpose of the visit and can be combined with other visits covering routine work, providing that all species present at the premises are considered.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The visits should occur at least once during a 12-month period and the VAN issued will be valid for all species on the farm.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If there are substantial changes to how the farm operates between visits, the vet may wish to re-visit the farm to issue an updated VAN. If you have recently had a farm visit from your vet, they may be able to issue a VAN retrospectively, from the date of that visit.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The VAN will be a 20-digit number comprised of the vet’s RCVS registration number, the farm’s CPH number and the expiry date of the VAN. Abattoirs and the APHA may use the RCVS number to contact the individual vet to verify the VAN was issued by the vet.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For audit purposes, the vet will issue you with a certificate. This should be kept on your farm – a copy should also be retained by the veterinary practice.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If the farmers are part of an approved farm assurance scheme, you will already meet the requirements and will not need a separate VAN.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Participation in approved assurance schemes is noted as part of the food chain information (FCI) so no additional veterinary declarations are required. The schemes currently approved are: Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Farm Assured Welsh Livestock (FAWL).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If you keep poultry, participation in the Poultry Health Scheme or Lion Quality will cover products from that sector.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Approved farm assurance schemes only cover the species relevant to that scheme. If you also send non-assured species to slaughter or products to a processor, you will need an attestation to cover those.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If your farm has had an annual health and welfare review as part of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (AHWP), then this visit will also fulfil the requirements and you will be issued with a VAN. You will need to provide the VAN with any movements to slaughter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Originally, Defra announced that these regulatory changes would take effect on 13 December 2022. However, after the industry raised concerns, the Government agreed to delay the implementation of the new rule by a year, allowing farmers more time to prepare for the change and arrange the necessary vet visits.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The VAN will be communicated as part of the FCI on movement licences from the last farm to slaughter (including via market). If you do not send animals to slaughter or products to a processor, you do not need an attestation for your holding.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There will be different ways of including the VAN on the movement licence depending on which species you are moving (or in the case of sheep, whether you use paper licences or the new digital solution). Check with the movement system relevant to the species you are moving.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">If you send your animals to abattoir via a market, please check the latest information from the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Dr Phil Hadley, International Trade Development Director, said: </span><span lang="DE">"The UK ships approximately 72% of all its meat exports to the EU. It is particularly significant for the sheep meat sector, with 94% of sheep meat exports destined for the EU with a value of £475 million in 2022. In addition, £274 million worth of pig products and £347 million worth of beef meat was exported from the UK to the EU in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"A large part of AHDB’s work concerns securing market access and international trade opportunities on behalf of levy payers, in partnership with the UK Government and industry. The organisation’s role includes supporting farmers with their export health certification, and with UK meat exports continuing to climb, we’re focussing on the future to identify new markets for our exporters, ensuring UK meat is enjoyed in more countries around the world".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-03 00:10:05 | 2025-08-01 13:12:16 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6849 | MIA: September red meat exports fall amid weaker global markets | New Zealand exported red meat worth $617 million during September, with global markets remaining relatively weak, according to the latest analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA). | <p><span lang="DE">Overall exports for the month were down 18 per cent from last September. Exports to Canada, the UK and Saudia Arabia increased but fell for China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, the US and Australia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said the drop was partly a result of the very high value of exports last September, but it also reflected the ongoing difficult economic conditions in many of the major markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"China, in particular, continues to be challenging with overall exports in September of $187 million, down 31 per cent compared to last September.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We also saw a 31 per cent decline in exports to Australia, where there have been high levels of domestic meat production and exports as Australian farmers de-stock in anticipation of expected dry conditions driven by El Niño".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ms Karapeeva said there were some positive signs for the UK market, with overall exports up 33 per cent, to $17 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This was partly a result of a recovery of sheepmeat exports from the low levels last September, and the continuing growth in beef exports with the improved access under the FTA.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Exports to Saudia Arabia grew significantly for the month, by 185 per cent to $16 million, largely driven by growth in sheepmeat exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"North America was also generally positive, mainly due to an increase in beef exports. Overall exports to Canada increased by 16 per cent to $26 million".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The value of exports to Japan was down four per cent to $27 million during September. Taiwan fell 27 per cent to $19 million and Korea by 26 per cent to 12 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A three per cent drop in overall exports to the US, to $142 million, was mainly due to a significant reduction in fifth quarter exports, particularly tallow, compared to September 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Overall red meat exports for the third quarter were worth $2.1 billion, down 21 per cent from last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"There was a decline in exports to China and the other North Asian markets, which was only been partly offset by growth in exports to North America", says Ms Karapeeva.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">China fell 42 per cent to $642 million, Japan by 31 per cent to $88 million, Taiwan by four per cent to $75 million and Korea by 36 per cent to $48 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In comparison, exports to the United States rose 15 per cent to $551 million and Canada was up 72 per cent to $98 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There was some increase in sheepmeat exports to the US and Canada, but most of the growth for the quarter was in beef as a result of some easing of drought and a corresponding decrease in domestic beef production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">There was a small increase in overall exports to the UK, which were up two per cent to $70 million, largely as the result of an 87 per cent increase in the value of beef exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite the lift in September, over the full quarter the value of sheepmeat exports to the UK declined compared to 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports for the year to 30 September were $10.2 billion, down 11 per cent on the same period last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Overall, exports to most of the major markets decreased, but there was a small increase in the value of exports to the United States, up two per cent to $2.4 billion, and Canada, up seven per cent to $275 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In both these markets this was due to an increase in the value of beef exports compared to the previous year.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-03 00:15:39 | 2025-08-01 17:47:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6852 | Reducing the use of antibiotics in Spanish pig farms with GO REDaPORC | The REDaPORC Operational Group was born with the aim of reducing the use of antibiotics in pig farms in Spain. An approach fully aligned with the 'Farm to Fork' strategy of the European Commission and the One Health concept of the WHO (World Health Organization). | <p><span lang="DE">The white-coated pig sector faced the European challenge of reducing the use of antibiotics by 50% between 2020 and 2030, which in turn contributed to the need, demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, to work in a coordinated manner in the sectors of human, animal, plant and environmental health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Today, with the work done, we can say with great satisfaction that the success of this initiative has been total.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">REDaPORC has achieved a series of improvements in farm biosecurity, with improvements in changing room design, waste management, drinking water quality and the presence of biosecure loading and unloading docks.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Developing this aspect, we found that some of the data obtained thanks to this exhaustive study was that in the mother farms the variables that generated the most antibiotic consumption were the adequate management of the personnel loading and unloading the animals, the restriction of visits to the farm, the use of detergent soap in cleaning the buildings and the access of empty transport vehicles.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Thanks to the diagnosis of diseases and consumption data after their detection, producers have been able to associate the diseases generated by the bacterium Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae with a greater consumption of antibiotics, and those generated by the PRRS virus by increasing secondary bacterial diseases in which the use of antibiotics is necessary for its control.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">But before these important results, the GO REDaPORC initially worked on the identification and characterization of the most important risk factors for antibiotic consumption and biosafety markers in 350 farms. This research collected the most common reasons for the use of antibiotics, whether for biosafety, animal management and comfort, or for the care of pathologies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Using this data, we created a digital tool that captures and compares information about animal risks and consumption levels. For this, and thanks to the collaboration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), data from REGA were integrated for the registration and characterization of farms, SITRAN for movements and PRESVET for antibiotic prescriptions.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On this platform, decision makers have valuable information at their disposal with which they can detect their critical points and safety risks, improve their efficiency in the use of resources, reduce the use of antibiotics and the cost of treatments, prevent the generation of resistant bacteria and contribute to the improvement of the environment by minimizing emissions per kilo of meat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Comparative reports can be prepared by farm, by cooperative, by integrated company or by area or region, whatever the size. In this way, the platform allows you to obtain all the information about real situations similar to those you are experiencing and to be able to act based on what other companies have applied.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And since it is not enough to do the work, but it is also necessary to make it known, INTERPORC carries out multiple awareness-raising and training actions for professionals in the sector in terms of antibiotic reduction, which together with the tool provides a fundamental basis to meet the set objectives.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The REDaPORC tool has been developed thanks to the participation, in addition to INTERPORC, of key companies and entities from the sector, such as Vall Companys, Cincaporc, Sociedad Cooperativa Ganadera de Caspe, Sociedad Agroalimentaria Tejares Hermanos Chico, National Association of Pork Producers (ANPROGAPOR), Grup de Sanejament Porcí de Lleida (GSP), University of Lleida; and as collaborating partners the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), in addition to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, already mentioned previously.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With this work, INTERPORC intends to lay the foundations on which to grow and contribute to the excellence of the production model of the white-coated pig sector. A research that shows the importance of controlling the use of antibiotics to put our full attention on animal, human and environmental health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The REDaPORC project (<a href="http://www.redaporc.es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.redaporc.es&source=gmail&ust=1699341181571000&usg=AOvVaw3FEitmy7LY9wcztmgvYXFS">www.redaporc.es</a>) was born with the intention of applying it to the entire Spanish white-coated pig sector, and it is expected that the developed tool, once validated and with a small adaptation, can be applied to other livestock sectors.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-06 00:05:01 | 2025-07-31 19:46:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6853 | Smithfield purchases stake in Spanish meat producer | WH Group Ltd., parent company of Smithfield Foods Inc., recently announced that its European operations run by Smithfield would form a strategic alliance with Argal Group, a Spanish producer of packaged meats and charcuterie. | <p><span lang="DE">The meat producer stated that Smithfield would purchase a 50.1% stake in Argal. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">WH Group and Smithfield added that the deal is part of a medium-term plan with an agreed framework of joint management.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our investment in Argal is consistent with our strategy to grow our portfolio of packaged meat products in Europe", Luis Cerdan Ibanez, executive vice president of European operations for Smithfield Foods. "Argal’s product quality, employees and management team make this alliance a solid platform for our growth in Spain and Europe".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Argal will now have access to Smithfield’s distribution channels along with its vertically integrated supply chain and other assets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Antonio Escribá, chairman, and José María Orteu, chief executive officer of Argal Group, provided insight on the next steps for the Spanish company. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This alliance will contribute to strengthening Argal Group’s growth possibilities, both quantitatively and qualitatively, in internationalization, technological evolution, sustainability and competitiveness in general, allowing it to face current and future challenges regarding the evolution of society and the business world in general and in particular food and its different marketing channels to customers and consumers", Escribá and Orteu said. "It is also a project that will generate opportunities for the Argal’s team in their evolution and professional and personal growth".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Argal operates production facilities in Catalonia, Navarra and Extremadura, along with nine distribution centers in Spain. It exports to more than 30 countries through subsidiaries or distributors. The company expects to have revenue of 440 million euros during fiscal year 2023. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Argal, which was founded in 1914, produces other food offerings including cooked ham, cured ham, bacon, turkey, cold cuts, sausages, fuet, pâtés and ready-to-eat meals, among others.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Smithfield Foods Europe currently runs meat facilities in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.</span></p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-06 00:10:46 | 2025-08-01 08:11:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6854 | EU trade balance remains stable in July despite slowdown in agri-food trade | In July 2023, both imports and exports slowed down compared with June 2023. This did not impact the EU’s trade balance in agri-food products which stayed positive at €6.2 billion. The cumulative trade balance from January to July 2023 reached € 38.6 billion, which is even higher by € 7.3 billion compared with the same period last year. | <p><span lang="DE">The EU’s agri-food trade is performant and well diversified, as shown in a European Commission’s report published earlier this month. Nevertheless, for certain commodities, some few partner countries represent a large share of EU exports or imports, which could lead to market instability in case trade flows are interrupted. Overall, the EU's position as the world’s top exporter and one of the top importers of agri-food products allows for balanced trade relations with third countries.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While the monthly value of EU agri-food exports in July were below their level in July last year, EU exports are still strong. The cumulative EU exports from January to July this year reached €133.5 billion, representing a 5% rise over the same time in 2022. This was driven mostly by growth in the exports of cereal preparations (+€1.5 billion, +12%), and fruit and nut preparations (+€ 1.2 billion, +21%). Exported volumes of vegetable oils, oilseeds and protein crops, and cereals also increased by 35%, 16% and 11% respectively compared to 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In terms of destinations, a significant increase of exports to Türkiye can be noticed, with a value of € 846 million (+38%). Exports to the UK remain high with also a €2.7 billion increase (+10%) between January and July 2023 compared to the same period last year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The top three destinations for EU agri-food exports between January and July of this year were the United Kingdom, the United States and China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Much like June, EU agri-food imports continued to decrease further in July, falling to € 11.8 billion, 11% less than in June 2023 and 17% less than in July 2022. This evolution of the value of imports is explained by a decrease of import prices since the beginning of 2023, combined with the reduction of import volumes in July. The total value of imports from January to July 2023 was at € 94.9 billion, similar to 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Cereal imports increased by 29% while imports of oilseeds and protein crops decreased by 11% and those of vegetable oils decreased by 27%. This has resulted in a reduction of the trade deficit for vegetable oils, as well as for oilseeds and protein crops.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Imports from Argentina decreased by € 1 billion (‑27%), in large part due to a reduction of soya meals imports, while imports from Brazil also decreased by € 892 million (-8%), with a large decrease in soya beans and coffee.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The top three origin countries for EU agri-food imports between January and July 2023 were Brazil and the United Kingdom, followed by Ukraine.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More insights as well as detailed tables are available below in the latest edition of the monthly EU agri-food trade report.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-04 00:10:11 | 2025-08-01 21:41:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6859 | ABPA celebrates authorization of 36 pork plants in the Dominican Republic | The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) celebrated the announcement made today by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Carlos Fávaro , regarding the authorization of dozens of new pork export plants to the Dominican Republic , following a statement from the General Directorate of Medicines, Food and Health Products from the Central American country. | <p><span lang="DE">In total, there are 36 new plants enabled, including 34 slaughterhouses and 2 processing units </span><span lang="DE">. They are added to four other units already authorized for the market in the first half of August, totaling 40 plants qualified to ship products for the Dominican market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The expansion of plants to the Dominican Republic is an important recognition of the quality and criteria of the Brazilian system, as well as an opportunity to increase the sector's export agenda. We hope to see an impact on these qualifications in the volumes shipped in 2024", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A country with one of the most significant pork import volumes in the Americas, the Dominican Republic has an annual production of 45 thousand tons of pork, but consumes 165 thousand tons, according to 2022 data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Given this, according to data from the North American department, last year the Dominican market imported 120 thousand tons of the product, and it is expected that in 2023 these purchases will reach 130 thousand tons. Currently, 85% of this volume comes from the United States, and the remainder from the United Kingdom and Canada.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It is the first country to recognize Paraná as free from foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, which had already happened with Rio Grande do Sul and Acre, considering that this is one of the criteria established for qualifications in the Dominican Republic. Other federative units included this same criterion, which strengthens the projections of positive results for pork exports", adds ABPA's markets director, Luís Rua.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-07 00:10:37 | 2025-08-01 22:33:57 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6858 | AHDB: UK pork imports on the rise in August | Total pig meat imports to the UK in August were recorded at 65,600 t; this is an increase of 230 t compared with the previous month, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">Compared with August 2022, volumes have grown by 4,700 t. After being in decline for the first four months of 2023, imports have witnessed year-on-year growth since from May.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">UK pork production continues to be impacted by the market conditions of the past two years as domestic supplies remain tight. The English pig population is currently at its lowest in over a decade.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The overall volumes of pig meat purchased through retail and food service has fallen by 1.3% year-on-year for the 52 weeks ending 3 September 2023 (AHDB estimates based on Kantar data). Retail volumes remain supressed, back 2.5% in volume terms. However, demand trends have diverged between foodservice and retail with volumes in foodservice growing by 7.2%. The foodservice sector generally has a greater weighting of non-British product, which may be a key factor driving imports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Imports of fresh and frozen product, and bacon, increased, however sausages and processed pig meat imports declined month-on-month and year-on-year. Total fresh and frozen pork imports have seen the largest volume gain, up 23% year-on-year to 28,400 t. The bacon category also recorded an increase of 12% year-on-year, totalling 15,500 t and has resulted in the category increasing its market share of UK imports to 24%. Imports of higher-value products could dampen the market sentiment further.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Total pigmeat exports in August totalled 24,000 t, 16% lower year-on-year. Shipments of fresh and frozen pork have seen the largest declines in volumes, down 24% year-on-year to 10,700 t. The volume of offal exports is only marginally behind that of fresh and frozen pork at 10,500 t taking up 44% of total market share. The market share of offal has increased year-on-year, aiding carcase balance, with China remaining the largest destination for this product. Bacon and processed pork exports declined by 19% and 9% to 1,100 t and 1,200 t respectively year-on-year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As to be expected, shipments to all major trading partners were down year-on-year in August. Volumes sent to the EU and the Philippines were down 2,900 t and 1,400 t respectively, while China saw a smaller decline of 800 t year-on-year. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The price differential between UK and EU product increased over the latest period, making UK product less competitive on the EU market. With the EU accounting for 45% of total UK pig meat exports this remains a key focus.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lower consumer demand is also a limiting factor for export growth, as consumers adjust to inflationary pressures and the increased cost of living.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Higher production in Brazil, the USA and Vietnam continue to provide competitive options on the global market. Going forward, consumer demand, domestic production and competitive pricing will remain key watch points.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-07 00:05:51 | 2025-08-01 18:50:20 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6856 | Mexico detects first H5N1 avian flu outbreak of the season | Citing Mexican authorities, the Paris-based World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported that a H5N1 bird flu outbreak had killed 15,000 of a flock of 90,000 laying hens on a farm in Cajeme, located in the south of the state. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strand is the first in Mexico this season, the WOAH said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It comes a year after almost 300,000 chickens had to be slaughtered when bird flu was detected on two farms in the Yaqui Valley near Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, and on one farm in Montemorelos, Nuevo León. Ciudad Obregón is the municipal seat of Cajeme.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The H5N1 avian flu subtype – which Mexico declared itself free of in early October – poses no danger to humans through the consumption of chicken meat or eggs.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) said that avian influenza had been detected on two farms in Cajeme located three kilometers apart. The second farm had 54,000 laying hens, all of which have been slaughtered.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">SADER said that the federal animal health department had put a quarantine in place to prevent bird flu from spreading. Disinfection was underway at both farms, the ministry said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It also said that “epidemiological research work” is continuing in Sonora as the seasonal influx of migratory birds takes place. "Epidemiological vigilance" has been strengthened across Mexico, SADER said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Last year the government carried out a large vaccination campaign against H5N1 avian influenza in high-risk areas, including Sonora. SADER said last week that tests were being conducted to determine if "the vaccine applied last year is effective in confronting the virus that entered in 2023".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The ministry said that a new vaccination campaign could begin in early November.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On Wednesday, SADER said that farms "must avoid the entry of outside people" to their poultry production units and "scrupulously check their facilities" for gaps through which wild birds and other "harmful fauna" could enter.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Workers who enter poultry production units should shower before coming onto the farm and change their clothes on site, the ministry said.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It also noted that Senasica has advised farmers, vets and the public in general to immediately report any suspected outbreaks of avian flu.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-04 00:15:51 | 2025-08-01 22:38:23 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6857 | JBS inaugurates two value-added food factories | On October 27, JBS opened two plants at its industrial complex in the city of Rolândia, in the state of Paraná. In a site covering 257,000 square meters, with 54,000 square meters of built area, the plant employs 4,500 people, and will allow Seara to advance its expansion strategy in value-added products, particularly in the chicken breading segment, where it already has over 30 % market share, and also in sausages, for which it has ambitious plans. The automated units are some of the brand's most modern in the country and are part of the R$8 billion investment plan announced by JBS in 2019. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Delivering the expansion of this complex is a very significant step for JBS and Seara's businesses in Brazil and worldwide. Not only because it will become one of our most modern production plants in the country, but also because it represents another step in our successful long -term investment strategy in our multi-protein platform, which is very much focused on high value-added foods. Whatever the product, we want to offer innovation and quality to win consumer preference", says Gilberto Tomazoni, global CEO of JBS.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Over the last two years, JBS has been strengthening its position in high value-added products. For example, in the European and American markets, with the acquisitions of the Sunnyvalley, Pilgrim's Food Masters and King's Group brands, as well as with the construction of Principe's Italian specialties factory in Missouri, in the United States. The expansion of Rolândia's industrial complex is part of this initiative.</p> <p>n March this year, one of the factories in the Rolândia complex went into operation. On that occasion, Seara launched its new breaded chicken line. Now, in this second stage, the company is going to change its position in the sausage market.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We're going to expand our sausage production capacity, highlighting the differentials already present in our products: innovation, quality and flavor. In the long run, we're going to increase our portfolio and challenge the market to grow with us in this segment too, as we're already doing with chicken breading. All this thanks to the high technology embedded in this plant", says João Campos, CEO of Seara.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Before the new plants, the industrial complex had around 3,800 employees. With the 2023 expansion, three production lines are already in operation, two for breaded products and one for sausages, adding 700 new jobs. The plant has the capacity to expand even further, with another seven lines for breaded products and another three for sausages. This expansion will be defined according to business growth and market demand. When this happens, the unit will have as many as 6,000 employees.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the new JBS plant in Rolândia, sausage production will take place in a dedicated area of 23,000 square meters. One of the messages that Seara will take to the public is about its products' recipe and industrial process, which include smoking among its differentials. This will be possible thanks to the state-of-the-art factory.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-05 00:15:30 | 2025-08-01 12:44:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6861 | The future of the meat industry was the focus of the UECBV general assembly | European representatives of meat and livestock met in Barcelona in a meeting within the framework of the General Assembly of the UECBV, the European union for the production and trade of meat and livestock. With the motto “Times are changing, so are we”, the UECBV set the tone for its future, affirming its commitment to animal life. | <p><span lang="DE">The meeting in Barcelona was organized by the four UECBV member associations in Spain and featured three interesting speakers:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ms Joanna Stawowy, representing the EU Agriculture Commissioner's Cabinet, called for special attention to the protection of animals during transport and highlighted the importance of proactive communication by the livestock and meat sector in the upcoming strategic dialogue. Ms. Stawowy further shared an update on the protein strategy that will be implemented during the first quarter of 2024.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Jordi Alavedra</span><span lang="DE">, professor of marketing and communication from Barcelona, showed how fake news can influence social media and policymaking. He provided interesting examples on meat production and consumption and launched various ideas for proactive and positive communication about meat consumption.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">On the other hand, Abel Mariné, professor of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Barcelona, explained the connection between meat consumption, health and sustainability and highlighted that meat is an essential part of the human diet, which cannot be easily replaced by alternative proteins.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The UECBV members elected Mr. Laurens Hoedemaker, DVM of the Netherlands as their new President and Mr. Roland Ackermann of Austria as Vice President and President of the UECBV Meat Industry Section.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-08 00:05:56 | 2025-08-01 01:46:27 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6862 | Mexico reports 10 percent growth in exports of cattle to the United States | In the 2022-2023 cycle, Mexican ranchers marketed 901,754 head of live cattle, more than 80,000 head than in the previous cycle, of which 710,427 were calves and 191,327 heifers. | <p><span lang="DE">The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico reported that the national livestock industry sold 901,754 heads of live cattle to the United States during the 2022-2023 export cycle, which concluded on August 31, which represents a growth of 10 percent, in relation to the same period of the previous cycle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mexican producers exceeded the previous year's export by more than 80 thousand heads, which closed with the commercialization of 819,581 live animals, highlighted the federal agency.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The cattle export report from the National Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality Service (Senasica) details that of the total number of animals exported, 710,427 were live calves and 191,327 heifers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The organization highlighted that the cattle came from nine entities in the Mexican Republic, which meet the bovine tuberculosis health status required by the US health authorities to export to that country: Campeche, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, Sonora, Tamaulipas , Veracruz and Yucatán.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This is possible due to the effort made by livestock producers to carry out the work of the National Campaign Against Bovine Tuberculosis, operated by Senasica, through which they have achieved that 86.23 percent of the national territory has a prevalence of the disease less than 0.5 percent, which places these regions in the eradication phase.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Chihuahua heads the list of exporting states, with 332,417 head of cattle; Sonora follows, which sold 263,695; Durango, 171 thousand 510; Coahuila, 54 thousand 739; Tamaulipas, 47,829, and Nuevo León, 31,117 calves.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Most of the cattle left four customs offices: San Jerónimo, Chihuahua, where Senasica officials inspected a total of 430,778 heads; Agua Prieta, Sonora, which handled 139,488 cattle; Nogales, Sonora, from which 124,207 left, and Ojinaga, Chihuahua, with 81,943 animals.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The 2022-2023 cattle export cycle to the United States included 53 weeks, which begin on September 1 and end on the last day of August of the following year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 1993, the United States-Mexico Binational Committee for the Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis was created, to which the issue of brucellosis was later added.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">They then began review visits to the Mexican states interested in marketing live cattle in the United States, with the purpose of evaluating their tuberculosis eradication program and, where appropriate, allowing or not the export of calves, for which they established different classifications that The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants it to the regions, based on the prevalence or level of presence of the disease in a certain geographic area.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recognized several regions of low prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Mexico.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sonora is the only region recognized with the status of Advanced Modified Accredited, so its livestock producers do not require tuberculin testing to export castrated cattle to the United States.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For their part, Quintana Roo and Yucatán, as well as most of Chihuahua, Durango, Campeche and Veracruz have the status of Modified Accreditor, so they can export with the tuberculin test of the batch of calves that are going to be marketed.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Also, the regions of Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Nuevo have the status of Preparatory Accredited, so to market cattle to the US they must present proof of the batch and herd of origin.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-08 00:10:47 | 2025-08-01 18:05:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6863 | At CIIE, ABIEC, ABPA and Apex-Brasil strengthen relations with the Chinese market | Seeking to strengthen relations with Brazil's largest animal protein trading partner, the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (ABIEC) and the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is present until the 10th of November at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), a fair promoted by the Chinese Government in Shanghai. | <p><span lang="DE">Amid the event that brings together the main suppliers and partners in the Asian country, ABPA and ABIEC have an exclusive space, where they will welcome customers and potential importers of animal protein products from Brazil. At the same time, interactive materials will be distributed on the country's poultry, cattle and pig farming sectors, including information about products, sustainable production profile and contacts of exporting companies. "China is a long-time partner in Brazil’s beef exports. We will take advantage of the opportunity to meet our partners again and show what Brazil has done to guarantee the continuity of our exports there", says Antonio Camardelli, president of ABIEC.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Participations are also planned at the China Chamber of Commerce of I&E of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA), an official congress that will take place in parallel with the CIIE. Through a recorded video, the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin, will reinforce the bonds of trust established between poultry and pig farming in Brazil, and the Chinese import market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The CIIE takes place at a fundamental moment for the productive sectors, when China carries out its strategic supply planning. In this context, we want to reinforce our position as reliable partners for the food security of the Chinese people", says Santin. </span></p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-11-08 00:15:25 | 2025-08-01 20:57:33 | Details Edit Delete |
