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| 7071 | Germany: Labeling of origin for meat comes into force | The expansion of the origin labeling of meat came into force on February 1, 2024. It is then mandatory at points of sale to indicate where non-prepackaged fresh, chilled or frozen pork, sheep, goat and poultry meat comes from. Previously, the regulation only applied to unpackaged beef and packaged meat. | <p><span lang="DE">Federal Minister Özdemir</span><span lang="DE">: "Anyone who shops in the supermarket, at the butcher or at the weekly market can now see at a glance whether the meat comes from Germany or abroad. Customers can therefore consciously choose local products and so we support our German agriculture. 'Made in Germany' not only stands for quality, but also for higher animal welfare and environmental standards compared to many other countries. Our agriculture has been demanding such labeling of origin for many years, and we have now implemented this nationally in record time. The labeling helps farmers - especially with small and medium-sized farms - to be able to compete better in the market. Our job as the federal government is to set the right framework for future-proof animal husbandry. We are doing this undeterred, step by step.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">We are now continuing to put pressure on Brussels to ensure that origin labeling is also introduced at the EU level - and ideally also for other products".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Consumers want - and should - know where their food comes from. This is shown, among other things, by the nutrition report from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). The question of expanding origin labeling in food labeling law is part of the EU Commission's Farm to Fork strategy. The EU Commission is currently examining whether to extend mandatory indications of origin to other foods. The BMEL fundamentally supports the EU Commission's plans. However, since the EU Commission has not yet submitted a legislative proposal, the BMEL is currently considering expanding the labeling of origin for meat in out-of-home catering.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-04 00:10:46 | 2025-07-26 05:29:18 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7070 | UK: Q4 2023 pork cost of production | The latest AHDB quarterly cost of production and margin estimations have been published for 2023 Q4. | <p><span lang="DE">These estimates use performance figures for breeding and finishing herds. It indicates that the full economic cost of production for Q4 2023 is estimated at 195p/kg deadweight, with margins per slaughter pig estimated at £19 per head. The estimated cost of production has stayed consistent with 2023 Q3, when the estimated cost of production also stood at 195p/kg.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Feed costs have also remained consistent with Q3 2023 and make up an estimated 62% of total costs in the fourth quarter of 2023. This is compared to Q4 2022, where feed costs made up 69% of total costs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Energy costs have continued to reduce into Q4, compared to high prices through 2022 and the beginning of 2023. Fuel costs have risen slightly this quarter which has contributed to production costs staying consistent despite falling energy costs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pig prices were at historic highs in Q3, but prices have since fallen by 8p to 216p/kg (APP). These falling prices have contributed to the reduction in net margin levels.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-04 00:05:40 | 2025-07-25 12:14:34 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7069 | Opportunity for Welsh farms to grow their business with GrasscheckGB | Welsh beef and sheep farmers interested in participating in a pioneering UK grass production project now have the opportunity to apply to take part. | <p><span lang="DE">GrasscheckGB works with nine beef and sheep farmers across Wales who measure grass weekly, and submit grass samples for analysis every fortnight during the growing season, in order to better manage grazed grassland and improve grass utilisation, farm profitability and sustainability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is a collaborative funder of GrasscheckGB and is now leading the search for two new beef and sheep farms in Wales to join the project.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The project, a collaborative venture across the red meat and dairy sectors in Wales, England and Scotland, offers the farmers involved the skills and equipment needed to monitor weather and measure their grass yield and quality. Soil moisture, temperature and weather readings are also collated, giving a full picture of all elements needed to grow grass efficiently. Results are shared across the industry for sector-wide benefit and understanding.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Farmers who join the project will be equipped with an automatic weather station which records temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, solar radiation and soil moisture. Farmers are also provided with training and support in using software and equipment as part of the project.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC’s Research and Development Executive, Dr Heather McCalman, explained:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We know that Wales is one of the best places to grow grass in the world. This means we can rear high quality livestock mainly using grazed pasture, the sun and rainwater, rather than buying in costly imported feed".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are currently looking to offer two Welsh farm businesses the exciting opportunity to participate in the GrasscheckGB project as our intake window re-opens".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Richard Rees, who farms with his brother Huw Llyr at Penmaen Bach near Machynlleth is currently in his second year as a GrasscheckGB farmer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Penmaen Bach covers 60ha with 30ha rough grazing. Huw and Richard run a flock of 400 Aberfield cross ewes to Abermax rams. They are aiming to finish all lambs off grass on a rotational grazing system incorporating chicory and lucerne. The farm is trying to keep costs as low as possible by emphasising grass production and root crop use for wintering.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Richard commented "GrasscheckGB has been a great opportunity for us to understand more about our grass growth here at Penmaen Bach. The data and support provided has been highly valuable and I would encourage other farmers to make the most of the opportunity to take part".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Heather McCalman said: "The aim of GrasscheckGB is to support farmers to improve grass growth and utilsation and develop a model to predict performance more effectively, encouraging efficiency and sustainability across the sector. Richard is an example of a farmer who has utilised the project to his advantage. I would strongly encourage any farmers interested in the project to make the most of this exclusive opportunity".</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-03 00:10:06 | 2025-07-24 08:34:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7068 | MULTIVAC will be presenting an expanded range of cross web labellers at Anuga FoodTec | MULTIVAC is expanding its range of cross web labellers with the addition of the new CL 1 series, which will be shown to the public for the first time at Anuga FoodTec in March (Hall 8.1, Stand C10). The new models are ideally suited to compact thermoforming packaging machines, and they can be integrated into new machines or retrofitted to existing machines. Thanks to their modular construction, the new cross web labellers can be adapted individually to the customer's particular requirements. | <p><span lang="DE">The CL 1 series of cross web labellers offers a cost-effective option for the majority of customers' usual requirements for precise and secure labelling, and they are therefore a cost-effective alternative to the CL 2 high-output models. “Thanks to proven solutions, on which we can draw from our many years of experience in this sector, the new models offer rapid labelling readiness and are designed for fast batch changes,“ explains Michael Reffke, Product Manager for Labelling Technology at MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection. “We use for example the proven technology of the successful CL 2 models, such as the label sensor, dispensing edge and paper brake. This ensures that the new models are also highly efficient in everyday production. They can be operated very conveniently via the HMI user interface on MULTIVAC thermoforming packaging machines - or alternatively via their own control terminal, when being used on machines from other manufacturers.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new models can apply labels up to a width of 150 mm precisely and gently to the top and bottom of all types of packs. The perfectly designed and finely adjustable label guiding system requires fewer deflection rollers than other solutions available on the market. A winding roller with plastic link chain ensures that the coiled backing material is removed quickly and easily, and the flanged discs for fixing the label rolls can be released and removed with one hand. The machines can also be equipped with all the standard types of printing technology. The MULTIVAC TTO thermal transfer printer and MULTIVAC TIJ thermal inkjet printer can be integrated seamlessly into the machine control and user interface, so that all the label data, print images and variable data are saved in the product recipe.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new cross web labellers are designed for particularly easy and reliable cleaning, as well as rapid maintenance. The deflection rollers are sealed for maximum hygiene, and they can be removed without tools. The advance roller with its counter-pressure roller can also be cleaned very easily, and access to this is gained without any tools. Just like the MULTIVAC thermoforming packaging machines, on which the cross web labellers are used, the new models can be thoroughly wet cleaned to an IP 65 protection level.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-03 00:05:32 | 2025-07-24 17:36:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7067 | Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS CEO: Combatting hunger is a task force priority | In seeking to improve food systems, countries will face challenges in eradicating hunger, increasing productivity, enhancing the lives of those involved in production processes, promoting sustainability, and making food accessible. To achieve all this, it will be necessary to confront the challenge of trade barriers, which raise food prices in some regions of the world, pointed out JBS Global CEO, Gilberto Tomazoni. | <p><span lang="DE">These points were brought up in Tomazoni's presentation as head of the Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture task force at the launch of B20 Brazil - the business arm of the G20 - at an event organized by the CNI (National Confederation of Industry) at the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan). Tomazoni said that the task force he coordinates aims to consider international trade with fair practices as a mechanism for inclusive food systems and as an incentive for producers to adopt modern and sustainable technologies.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tomazoni expressed full support for tackling hunger as the main priority of Brazil's G20 Presidency this year and for the creation of the Global Alliance around the theme. The CEO of JBS, one of the world's largest food companies, leads one of the eight task forces defined by the B20, which connects the business community with the governments of the group that brings together the world's largest economies, the G20.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The mission of each task force is to develop private sector suggestions that influence the decision-making process in the priority agendas of their respective governments. All work will be guided by the theme "inclusive growth for a sustainable future" and by the following pillars: promoting inclusive growth and combating hunger, poverty, and inequalities; promoting a just transition to a net-zero economy; increasing productivity through innovation; promoting the resilience of global value chains; and valuing human capital.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Tomazoni highlighted that the reestablishment of the Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture task force, which was last active in 2018, is a milestone in the B20's commitment. Food systems represent 10% of global GDP and 35% of jobs worldwide. To this undeniable importance, there are intense contrasts: 2.3 billion people face food insecurity in the world, the sector contributes 30% of greenhouse gas emissions and is responsible for 80% of biodiversity loss.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Cutting-Edge Technology for Small Producers</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The task force that Tomazoni leads has as its main objectives, at this initial stage, to identify the most critical actions for businesses and governments to transform global food and agricultural systems and to recommend policies that can support the global business communities in accelerating the necessary changes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among the possible actions presented by Tomazoni are increasing productivity and efficiency, enabling fairer trade practices aimed at achieving global food security, promoting more sustainable production methods, and fostering a public-private global-local framework to coordinate financing efforts for transformation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The leader of the Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture task force said that Brazil is in a privileged position to contribute to this agenda and catalyze its impact. "Our modern agribusiness adopts cutting-edge technology, but we still have a huge opportunity to bring these innovations to small producers, recover degraded lands, adopt regenerative practices, and be a tool to help the world achieve greater food security".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As the world's third-largest food producer, second-largest biofuel producer, and one of the leading countries in agricultural technology, Brazil must do its utmost to protect its natural resources not only to achieve its local goals but also to contribute to the transformation of global food systems and to face the challenge of hunger and ensure that the B20's goals are achieved.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">At the opening of the meeting in Rio, Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, corroborated the country's role in relation to food systems. "Brazil can make all the difference at this moment, post-pandemic, high inflation, and war. Food security, energy security, and the climate agenda are themes where Brazil is a protagonist and to which we can make significant contributions to the world", he said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Alckmin praised the B20 format, in which civil society proposes solutions to a range of challenges. "We will deal with energy transition, sustainable food, employment and education, trade, development, compliance, digital transformation, finance and infrastructure, as well as inclusion and diversity", he stated.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The panel presenting the task forces and the B20 Brazil action council also included Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer (Trade and Investment task force); Walter Schalka, CEO of Suzano (Employment and Education); Ricardo Mussa, CEO of Raízen (Energy Transition and Climate); Fernando de Rizzo, CEO of Tupy (Digital Transformation); Luciana Antonini Ribeiro, founding partner of EB Capital (Finance and Infrastructure); Claudia Sender, member of the Board of Directors of several publicly traded companies (Compliance and Integrity); Paula Bellizia, President of Global Payments at EBANX (Women, Diversity, and Inclusion in Business); and Constanza Negri, Manager of Business Diplomacy and Commercial Competitiveness at CNI, sherpa (facilitator) of the B20.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-02 02:15:15 | 2025-07-25 11:09:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7066 | British pig meat exporters on a mission in California | British pig meat exporters have taken the first steps towards maximising new opportunities in California following the introduction of new legislation, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">California’s Proposition 12 legislation came into force on 1 January 2024, establishing stricter production standards including the provision of greater freedom of movement for pigs. The legislation prevents the sale in the state of pig meat that does not meet the new criteria.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Six UK pig meat exporters have travelled to California on a five-day trade mission to meet and do business with several key buyers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The mission includes meetings with several quality meat distributors, wholesalers and visiting major supermarkets, including the second largest chain in North America, providing the perfect platform to showcase quality British pig meat produced to the highest standards.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Susana Morris, AHDB Senior Trade Development Manager, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"With 40% of our pig production bred outdoors, the introduction of Proposition 12 in California has the potential to create significant export opportunities for British pig meat exporters. It emphasises how important animal welfare is to consumers and the great work that our farmers and the industry in general are doing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"California has a population of circa 40 million, with 15% of US pig meat production consumed there. However, US domestic production is unlikely to be able to meet demand in California for pig meat produced to the new higher standards in the short term. British pig meat producers are, however, well placed to meet some of this demand and our trade mission is aimed at helping our industry showcase our world-class produce and maximise this new opportunity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Other states are also making similar proposals to California and therefore further opportunities could present themselves more widely in the US in the future. Again, our pig meat sector will be in a strong position to meet this demand as and when it comes to fruition. In the meantime, we look forward to this mission bearing fruit.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our levy payers have made it very clear how much they value AHDB’s export activity and our latest mission is a further demonstration of how we are working with industry to help deliver tangible outcomes for the pig meat sector".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-02 00:10:48 | 2025-07-26 04:02:10 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7065 | Monitor Farm programme involved in research project to boost lamb survival | Being much more specific about recording lamb losses at one of Scotland’s Monitor Farms has prompted an innovative new lambing health project, according to Quality Meat Scotland. | <p>With lambing being one of the busiest and intensive periods on a livestock farm, there often isn’t time to take stock of what is happening until long after the event. And when lambing is less successful than hoped, it can be difficult to identify why.</p> <p>While it can be disheartening to even think about recording ewe or lamb deaths and the reasons for them, attendees at a recent Monitor Farm Scotland meeting at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas heard how it had helped identify issues on-farm, and prompted action to tackle them, as well as inspiring a new research project.</p> <p>Meeting attendees heard that Dumfriesshire Monitor Farmer Richard McCornick and his family, who run the 200ha (500-acre) beef and sheep unit at Barnbackle, had used data to identify flock performance issues. Sheep numbers have increased this year with 800 ewes and 150 ewe lambs to the tup this autumn, so there is a particular focus on improving performance. The farm’s Integrated Land Management Plan, produced by SAC Consulting as part of the first year of this Monitor Farm programme, highlighted lambing losses as an area for attention.</p> <p>As a result, a flock tally sheet recording losses on a whiteboard in the lambing shed helped the farm identify the main causes of loss. To tackle these, Richard is going to focus on ewe nutrition and health, colostrum quality and lamb immunity.</p> <p>It has also led to a deeper investigation into colostrum quality and failure to transfer passive immunity from ewe to lambs. The collaborative project between Monitor Farm Scotland, Livestock Health Scotland and run by The Stewartry Veterinary Centre and University of Glasgow, will involve a holistic approach, says vet and researcher Ali Haggerty, who is Barnbackle’s vet.</p> <p>"We will be looking at ewe body condition score and nutrition, then sampling ewe colostrum and blood testing their lambs to see how that marries up, as well as investigating lamb deaths".</p> <p>The ultimate aim of the project is simple; to increase lamb survival rates, producing more lambs for sale, she says.</p> <p>"The whiteboard at Barnbackle highlighted that quite a lot of the lamb losses were around lambing, from things such as watery mouth or joint ill. Lambs are born without any antibodies, so they rely on that first few hours of receiving colostrum from their mother for immunity to disease in the first few weeks of life. We think that if we can look at improving their immunity, we will have more, healthier lambs on the ground".</p> <p>While she cautions that the study will only be a snapshot in time, she says there are some key areas of focus.</p> <p>Looking at ewe nutrition will be key, assessed through consistent body condition scoring throughout the year and metabolic profiling at key times, particularly two to three weeks before the start of lambing. This will look at whether the available feed is adequate and being utilised fully by ewes. This is vital to produce enough high quality colostrum to feed their lambs in the first few hours of life.</p> <p>"The lamb’s gut is only permeable to the antibodies from colostrum for the first six to twelve hours of life. By 24 hours old, the channels in the gut wall have closed completely, so colostrum at that time will not be absorbed into the body and provide local gut immunity at best. It’s also a high fat product, which is crucial for lambing outside - providing energy to keep warm. There is a lot in it to give lambs the best start, so proper colostrum management is important", she says.</p> <p>Taking colostrum samples from ewes, and later, blood samples from their lambs will assess whether the lamb has adequate passive transfer of immunity. All of that data, plus details of the ewe and her lambing performance collected by vets and vet students, will be collated, with results expected to be available in early summer.</p> <p>"We aren’t changing too much on the farm this year and in the run up to lambing as we want to capture what is going on and to be able to assess that. While Richard lambs indoors, I expect some aspects of the results to be equally applicable to outside lambing, and I think it will focus attention on just how important colostrum is".</p> <p>Barnbackle is one of nine Monitor Farms across Scotland taking part in the programme run by Quality Meat Scotland and AHDB and funded by Scottish Government. This aims to help farms reach full economic, social, and environmental sustainability by optimising production. Over the four-year project, other farmers and experts will be brought together to help the businesses assess farm performance, explore opportunities, and develop solutions to their challenges.</p> <p>Livestock Health Scotland (LHS) is a ‘not for profit’ producer-led organisation focused on building the health and welfare status of Scottish livestock. It aims to work in partnership with livestock producers and farm vets to achieve this, and also aims to be a bridge between researchers, systems experts and those operating at farm business level, creating a pathway for innovation.</p> <p>LHS’s activities include: Maintaining active two-way communication with producers and farm vets; providing information and technical guidance in collaboration with expert groups; supporting smarter disease management strategies at farm and national level, through biosecurity, health screening, vaccine programmes and responsible use of medicines, and; providing a pathway for innovation, data capture and adoption of best practice.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-02 00:05:08 | 2025-07-26 01:15:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7064 | AHDB: Red meat sales soar at Christmas | 2023 saw a record-breaking Christmas week for sales, with £4.8 billion spent on grocery, an increase of 4% year-on-year (w/e 23 December 2023, NIQ Homescan Panel) and a record £13.7bn spent during December (4 w/e 24 December 2023, Kantar), informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">It was a Christmas cracker for meat sales, with spend on total meat, fish and poultry (MFP) growing by 11.6% year-on-year (YoY) during the two-week run up to Christmas day. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Across the red meat category, total volumes for each protein performed well, and with </span>cost pressures still at the forefront of consumer’s minds, it was surprising to see demand for all the trimmings increase YoY, with chilled gravy volumes up 11% over this period (Kantar).</p> <p><span lang="DE">Turkey is still the UK’s favourite roasting joint at Christmas, with 56% of shoppers preparing it according to IGD. Looking at cuts specifically, whole turkey and crowns/joints accounted for 31.9% of Christmas centrepiece volumes in the two weeks to Christmas (Kantar), but total turkey was also the only protein in the MFP category to see volumes down on pre-Covid levels.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite its higher average price, total beef volumes grew and total lamb saw a 17.3% YoY rise in volumes, which came from fresh lamb, specifically roasting joints.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Pork was the only red meat to have lost shoppers through switching to other proteins, however, those who did buy pork bought more of it, resulting in total pork volumes growing by 3.7% YoY (Kantar, two w/e 24 December 2023).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All major retailers saw YoY MFP volume growth in the 2 w/e 24 December 2023 but the traditional 'top four' outperformed the discounters. </span>Discounters continue to see the biggest change since before Covid-19 with volumes up 29.2% versus Christmas 2019, and it was a positive Christmas for butchers with YoY volume growth of 3.9% (2 w/e 24 December 2023, Kantar).</p> <p><span lang="DE">Retail & Consumer Insight Analyst Charlotte Forkes-Rees said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It’s great to see such strong retail performances across our meat and dairy sectors over Christmas, and we hope this continues in 2024.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"AHDB continue to promote the natural health benefits of both red meat and dairy to provide accurate information and reassurance for all consumers, with our THIS and THAT campaign championing the art of balanced eating".</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-01 00:15:43 | 2025-07-26 02:48:09 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7063 | Cargill launches REVEAL Layers, a non-invasive NIR technology to monitor the body condition of poultry | This patent-pending breakthrough technology empowers producers to optimize laying persistency and egg production. | <p><span lang="DE">As the poultry industry continues to explore ways to achieve gains in hen laying production, Cargill’s REVEAL™ Layers can help poultry layer producers get there. Using Cargill’s innovative, non-invasive Near InfraRed (NIR) technology, producers and nutritionists have immediate access to body composition assessments of their hens. This allows them to make real-time decisions regarding diets to support their flocks’ long-term production and performance.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It is believed that overdeveloped fat pads in laying hens are problematic for long-term egg production and optimal liver function. Cargill’s REVEAL™ Layers uses NIR light technology to measure the bird’s fat pads. The results are then uploaded and analysed, providing producers and nutritionists with actionable data which can be used to adapt the diet to achieve the optimal layer body composition. Not only could this trim feed costs, but it can also maximize egg production and boost profitability, setting a new standard in supporting the long-term performance of laying hens.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"REVEAL™ Layers is part of Cargill’s holistic approach to monitor body fat and egg production, supporting the producer and nutritionist to make educated decisions regarding the diet. As we navigate the challenges of feeding a growing global population, these insights pave the way for more sustainable and efficient poultry production", explains Lieske van Eck, Senior Scientist at Cargill.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-01 00:10:27 | 2025-07-26 05:45:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7062 | Commission approves German aid schemes worth EUR 1 billion to improve animal welfare | Under EU state aid rules, the European Commission has approved two German schemes with a total budget of around EUR 1 billion that are intended to improve animal welfare standards in livestock farming, particularly pigs. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The first scheme, worth EUR 675 million, will provide direct grants covering up to 60% of the eligible investment costs for the modernization of pig breeding facilities to improve animal welfare standards. This includes improvements in living conditions (e.g. access to outdoor climate stables or cooling options) as well as limits for stocking density and CO2 emissions. The first regulation runs until the end of 2030.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The second scheme, worth EUR 325 million, provides direct grants covering up to 80% of the additional costs of adapting animal husbandry to methods that provide higher animal welfare standards (such as additional roughage and bedding and electricity for cooling and ventilation systems). The second regulation runs until the end of 2031.</p> <p><strong>Federal Minister Özdemir welcomes the EU Commission's approval of the federal animal husbandry conversion program:</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We have received the green light from Brussels to promote better animal husbandry. This is a good and important signal for farmers in Germany. Animal husbandry should have a future in Germany - and that will only be possible if we make consumer demand for greater animal welfare a business model. Our funding program to convert animal husbandry can now start soon. We are providing one billion euros to boost the conversion of pig fattening. This is more money than any government has previously made available for future-proof animal husbandry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">But that can only be the beginning. In order to give our farmers planning security on the conversion path, long-term support is needed. In the beginning, the funds will not be able to be raised through the market alone. We don't need to reinvent the wheel, we just need to finally incorporate it. Now is the time to build on the proposals of the broad-based Borchert Commission in order to give animal husbandry in Germany new perspectives and planning security.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">We should all work together to not only give our agriculture the appreciation it deserves, but also to create good framework conditions. I know that the food trade is on our side. The democratic opposition can also make its contribution to ensuring that animal husbandry has a future in Germany by actively supporting us on the financing issue".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-01 00:05:42 | 2025-07-25 19:29:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7061 | INTERPORC: The white-coated pork sector invests in rural areas | The white-coated pig, the most important livestock sector in Spain and an international example, has its roots firmly established in rural areas for centuries. | <p><span lang="DE">Initially, for generations, families fed on the pigs they raised together. This practice gave way little by little, first to farms and, later, to the industry as we know it today. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A long process that has modified the appearance of the sector, but in which there is something that has remained firm and solid: the close relationship between the pork sector and small towns.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The figures are very clear in that sense. 39% of Spanish municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants have one or more pig farms. In fact, 43% of farms and 75% of the pig census are located in rural areas. As if that were not enough, 45% of the pork processing industries are also located in these areas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">These data translate into something even more important: thousands of jobs and economic activity. Two essential elements that allow many areas found in so-called rural Spain to be socially energized.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Indeed. Where other industries do not even consider setting up, the white pork sector invests more than 1.2 billion euros a year in infrastructure that serves to create direct, indirect and induced jobs.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Because creating companies and jobs in these areas not only allows the population to settle around farms and pig industries. It also contributes to revitalizing the life of these towns by allowing other businesses and services that without population would simply disappear around the pig and its people to survive, or even be established. We talk about schools, supermarkets, workshops, shops, cultural activities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">No less important is that this investment has transformed the sector into a modern livestock industry, with farms and industries that incorporate the latest technological advances, that have opted for the digitalization of their processes and that are a focus of attraction for highly qualified professionals. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">All this together allows the white-coated pork sector to boast of being one of the great incentives in the face of the exodus that many areas of Spain are experiencing, as well as a major protagonist in rural development. A concept that is one of the seven pillars on which our DNA is based, along with Animal Welfare, Innovation, Internationalization, Professionalism, Food Safety and Sustainability.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">While many others talk about rural development and betting on giving life to towns, the white pork sector is dedicated to acting and obtaining effective results. A line of action that we share and promote from INTERPORC, the Interprofessional of the White Coated Pig.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-31 00:15:32 | 2025-07-25 19:01:15 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7060 | Tyson Foods opens new food production facility in Kentucky | Tyson Foods has officially opened its new $355 million food production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Built to support a significant expansion of its bacon production capabilities, the new plant positions Tyson Foods to capitalize on its category leadership and the increasing market for its products. | <p>The 400,000-square-foot plant, which represents a significant investment in the local community, is expected to produce two million pounds a week of premium quality Jimmy Dean® and Wright® Brand bacon retail products and bacon used in foodservice. Bacon represents over $1 billion in sales across retail and foodservice at Tyson Foods. This plant will help the company meet the needs of this category now and as it grows in the future.</p> <p>Located in Warren County’s Kentucky Transpark, the new facility will create nearly 450 new jobs in southcentral Kentucky.</p> <p>"Our innovative new plant in Bowling Green reflects a major investment that we are proud to make in southcentral Kentucky,” said Donnie King, president and CEO, Tyson Foods. “This enables us to focus on the health and safety of our team members while also delivering best in class service for our customers".</p> <p>Tyson Foods is a bacon category leader in foodservice and at retail with Jimmy Dean products representing the fastest-growing retail food brand over the past two years and Wright Brand products rising to the No. 1 consumer choice at retail in the stack category, according to Nielsen data. The new facility represents a significant opportunity for Tyson Foods to further innovate with new bacon flavors, cuts and products such as fully cooked bacon.</p> <p>"Bacon is a growing category based on consumer demand, both at home and at restaurants, and our expanded production will enable us to lead this growth and drive innovation", said Melanie Boulden, group president of Prepared Foods and chief growth officer.</p> <p>Tyson Foods selected Bowling Green due, in part, to its proximity to raw materials in the protein leader’s pork supply chain and to inbound and outbound transportation lanes in support of the company’s focus on efficiency and operational excellence. It also enables end-to-end profitability by utilizing pork bellies provided primarily by Tyson Foods pork segment.</p> <p>Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear celebrated this achievement, stating, "The grand opening of Tyson Foods cutting-edge facility marks a significant leap in Kentucky’s economic development and job creation efforts. This plant embodies our vision for a flourishing Kentucky and symbolizes a new chapter of growth and prosperity in our state, thanks to Tyson Foods expansion".</p> <p>The Bowling Green plant was designed with the safety and well-being of team members at the forefront. It combines high-tech robots that help eliminate ergonomically stressful tasks such as transporting large pork bellies along multiple production lines, packing and stacking boxes, and safely moving product through production zones with driverless forklifts and autonomous guide vehicles (AGVs).</p> <p>The company is also helping team members improve their skills by partnering with Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) to offer relevant technical training, including a robotics lab. These initiatives are part of the company’s commitment to becoming the most sought-after place to work, reflected through competitive pay, benefits and a safe and healthy workplace.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-31 00:10:16 | 2025-07-25 23:30:51 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7059 | Another annual record for meat imports in China | Purchases for 2023 increased 2% compared to the previous year and the prices of boneless frozen meat, the main item, were 23% lower. A slow growth, compared to the previous seven years of an astonishing 34% year-on-year. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The year 2023 ended with a new Chinese import record for beef, which has been repeated for eight years.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">It purchased 2.7 million tons, which are equivalent to 3.9 million tons of carcass equivalent if the conversion factor used in Argentina is taken, or 3.6 million if the one applied by the United States is taken. This last data is provided to facilitate comparison with international figures processed by the USDA.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The increase compared to 2022 was only 2% in volume, which is small when contrasted with the average annual growth of the previous seven years, which is an astonishing 34%. It must be taken into account that this rate is cumulative, so in 7 years its imports multiplied by seven.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This record was completed with imports in December of 241 thousand tons shipping weight, slightly higher than those of November and equal to those of 12 months ago.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The participation of the main suppliers was quite stable throughout the year, with the exception of Brazil.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Brazil led, as it has for several years, with an average of 42%, followed by Argentina with 19%. They are followed by Uruguay with 10%, Australia and New Zealand with 8% and the US with 6%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Therefore, Mercosur represents 72% of China's supply of imported meat.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Brazilian participation was damaged by the month it was absent from the market due to two atypical mad cow cases. In December it again reached the 50% that it was able to show on more than one occasion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The USDA predicts that in 2024 its imports will have growth again, although also very low this time.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-31 00:05:36 | 2025-07-25 04:50:02 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7058 | INTERPORC works to ensure that the reputation of the pork sector is what it truly deserves | The objective of all the communication carried out by the Interprofessional of the White Coated Pig (INTERPORC) is that the pork sector has a reputation in line with the successes achieved in economic, social and environmental sustainability. | <p><span lang="DE">Results that, according to its president, Manuel García, have turned Spanish pork into a world benchmark in biosafety, management, animal welfare, food safety and product quality.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This is what García explained at the ARAPORC Technical Conference held in Seville. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In his speech, the president of INTERPORC detailed part of the work of the Interprofessional as a communication reference for the sector. Furthermore, he has referred to the defense he carries out before the media and public opinion "of the true current reality of livestock farming and the pig industry, in the face of the false story that continues to associate us with an image from a distant past that no longer exists”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In his opinion, it is very important to carry out actions that reach all stakeholders in the sector. In this sense, he has referred to some of the most recent, such as the sponsorship of the 'Grand Prix' program on TVE, the White Card in the 'Queens League and the Kings & Queens Cup', events such as the 'Dialogues of the UN Food Systems Summit' or ' Improving women's leadership in the Spanish agri-food sector ', along with the constant presence at international events.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Consumers, media, public administration, for INTERPORC, all target audiences are important and that is why we are constantly analyzing the opportunities that arise in all channels to launch our messages and strengthen our relationship with them", García highlights.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The important thing, he stated, is that "our communication reflects our values and that it is carried out by adapting the messages to each target audience. That is the path that INTERPORC follows in communication on behalf of the entire sector". </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Manuel García has also referred to the white-coated pigs of Andalusia as "one of the reference areas of the sector". </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">García stated that, between January and October 2023, this autonomous community produced a total of 234,735 tons of meat and pork products, "a figure similar to that of 2022".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Furthermore, in that same period, with 83,750 tons exported (3.7% of the Spanish total) for a total of 263.7 million euros (3.6% of the Spanish total), Andalusia maintained sixth place in the export ranking. Spanish pork companies both in volume and value.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Although this represents a decrease in volume compared to 2023, the turnover is practically the same, which implies “a growth in the value of exports that shows an Andalusian pork sector that is increasingly established abroad with quality products,” he concluded.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-30 00:15:38 | 2025-07-26 03:35:48 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7057 | Australia’s position in the global beef trade | Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its forecasts for global beef production in its quarterly Livestock Products and Trade publication. These releases offer a useful insight into both the current state of play in beef production and the factors affecting the future outlook for global trade. | <p><span lang="DE">Global production is forecast to remain stable at just under 59.5 million tonnes (mt). The forecast attributes this almost entirely to the upward revisions to American beef production, with expectations that it would now decline only 3% in 2024, instead of the 6% previously forecast.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This points to a continued decline in the American cattle herd, and a much longer herd liquidation than previously expected. Although the USDA has not yet released their January herd number it is likely to be the lowest in several decades, while the female slaughter rate remains well above 50%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Outside the US, changes are likely to be less drastic. Brazilian production is expected to lift by 3% from last year to 10.8mt in 2024. This is partially due to an uptick in female slaughter and a marginal potential destock, but the increase is mostly due to a long-running increase in the Brazilian herd, as land use patterns over the past several years have effectively increased the livestock carrying capacity of Brazil as a whole.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Production in Argentina is expected to decline by 6% to 3mt in 2024, as continued dry conditions have caused multiple years of smaller-than-expected calf crops. Additionally, the dry conditions, alongside an exceptionally weak Argentinian peso, have substantially impacted the availability of stock feed, making supplementary feeding considerably more difficult and pushing down carcase weights.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite this decline in production, it is entirely possible that Argentinian beef exports could lift in the new year, as Argentina’s new federal government has lifted several restrictions on beef exports implemented by the previous administration.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australia is forecast to see the largest increase in production, with USDA numbers pointing to an 8% lift in production to 2.35mt. Once again, this points to the fact that Australia is a major player in beef <em>exports</em> while being a relatively small beef <em>producer</em>. With exports forecast to rise by 10% to 1.69mt in 2024 according to the USDA, Australia will be the second largest beef exporter after Brazil. MLA’s upcoming Cattle Industry Projections (set for release on 26 February) will provide additional information around the current situation in Australia specifically, but the USDA release shows that Australia is in a good position to compete internationally, especially with the continued decline in the American herd.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-30 00:10:50 | 2025-07-26 04:49:53 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7056 | US pork and beef showcased at Ironman event in Colombia | USMEF partnered with Colombian importers to promote U.S. pork and beef nutrition and product availability during an athletic competition in Cartagena. | <p><span lang="DE">When promoting the health and nutritional benefits of high-quality U.S. pork and beef in Latin America, USMEF sometimes establishes a high-profile U.S. industry presence at targeted events in key markets. One recent event was in Colombia, where an Ironman competition brought health and nutrition-conscious athletes and families together for three days in Cartagena.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With an audience focused on nutrition and athletic performance, USMEF put U.S. pork and beef on full display, highlighting its nutritional benefits for athletes, their families and Colombia’s flourishing sports community. USMEF brought two medical doctors to the industry booth to explain how high-quality red meat is part of a healthy diet and why athletes must have protein-rich red meat to maximize their performances.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Ironman competition also provided an excellent opportunity to promote the expanding availability of high-quality U.S. red meat products throughout Colombia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"U.S. red meat is superior in taste, versatility and nutrition and is worth seeking out", explains USMEF Colombia Representative Maria Ruiz. "We invited three importers to join us during the event so they could promote their U.S. red meat products and show visitors where this product is available in Colombia".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">USMEF Chef Nicolas Diaz provided cutting demonstrations, offered cooking recommendations for several U.S. pork and beef cuts and prepared protein-rich samples during the three-day Ironman event in Cartagena.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">U.S. pork and beef kabobs helped athletes recover from the 70.3 mile Ironman competition.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">QR codes were also printed on table cards so visitors could find U.S. pork and beef where they live.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Each of the importers donated U.S. pork and beef products for demonstrations and sampling. USMEF Chef Nicolas Diaz discussed U.S. product safety and the quality attributes of grain-fed product while providing cutting demonstrations and cooking recommendations. Recipes, nutritional information, tips on defrosting frozen meat and how to smoke U.S. red meat were also shared with booth visitors. Chef Diaz prepared protein-rich pork and beef samples for visitors and pork and beef kabobs for athletes to aid in their recovery from the grueling race.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-30 00:05:40 | 2025-07-25 07:41:00 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7055 | INTERPORC shows how to cut a white-layered ham at FITUR | The Interprofessional INTERPORC has shown visitors to the FITUR Tourism Fair how to cut a ham and the nutritional properties derived from this and other pork products. | <p><span lang="DE">The event, which took place on the first day of the fair, at the stand of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), had a large participation.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Attendees enjoyed the good work and knowledge about ham from two master slicers, Maila Gutiérrez and Raquel Acosta. The first has been in charge of showing in a practical way how to correctly cut each part of the ham. The result of this work has been distributed among visitors for tasting.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For her part, Acosta has been in charge of guiding the public in following the tasks her partner was carrying out, focusing on the different cuts. Furthermore, as a great expert on this emblematic product of the Spanish gastronomy, she has enriched her presentation by explaining everything related to the nutritional properties of white-layered ham.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">During the masterclass , Acosta pointed out that "science has shown that, consumed with the appropriate frequency, ham fits perfectly into a balanced and healthy diet due to its high content of protein, phosphorus, iron, selenium, zinc and vitamins B </span><sub><span lang="DE">1</span></sub><span lang="DE"> , B </span><sub><span lang="DE">3</span></sub><span lang="DE"> , B </span><sub><span lang="DE">6</span></sub><span lang="DE"> and B </span><sub><span lang="DE">12</span></sub><span lang="DE"> ".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For INTERPORC, FITUR is the perfect setting to carry out actions like this, which allow people from different countries to taste the flavor and quality of excellent food totally associated with Spanish culture and gastronomy.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Furthermore, as its director, Alberto Herranz, has highlighted, "these events become excellent tools for disseminating the good work of our companies and professionals. Ham is one of the best ambassadors that the pork sector has and we must take advantage of it".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-29 00:23:17 | 2025-07-26 06:20:07 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7054 | AHDB: How could Australia impact the UK sheep market in 2024 | The Australian sheep flock currently sits at the highest level since 2007, with 28.75m head according to MLA. This is as a result of regrowth in the breeding flock, and better scanning rates, following years of destocking due to drought from 2019. | <p><span lang="DE">Following on from the record sized sheep flock, production and slaughter levels in Australia have grown throughout 2023. Commentary from ANZ Agribusiness shows that processing of lambs increased 9% year on year in November. Reports have shown that rain has boosted confidence in producers and processors, who were concerned about a season of dry weather from El Nino. The weather will play a large role in both production and prices in Australia, which could impact our domestic market. Continued rain for the rest of the Australian summer could benefit producers who are able to hold back lambs for a better carcase confirmation, which could steady out the stream of lambs for processing. This could provide some buoyancy to price especially in Q1. Industry commentary suggests that there may be fewer breeding ewes for 24/25, which could result in fewer lambs for processing, which would reduce some pressure on the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Deadweight lamb prices in Australia have rebounded recently following a period of declines, with a low of 221p/kg in mid-September 2023. More recently, prices have lifted 117p from the first week in December 2023 to second week in January 2024, to around 15p lower than where prices began in 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This high supply and lower prices have benefited Australian exports for 2023. Total export volumes in the year to date (Jan – Nov) have increased by 25% from 2022, to total 5.18m tonnes of sheep meat. This is growth of over 100,000 tonnes, the majority of which came from exports to China and the Middle East.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Export volumes to China have risen 44% from the same period in 2022, a volume increase of 52,250 tonnes. Exports to the Middle East have also grown, with a 48% boost in exports to the United Arab Emirates to total nearly 30,000 tonnes, as monthly volumes have been consistently higher than the year to date in 2022. There was similar percentage growth in Saudi Arabia (+64%), Kuwait (+110%), Jordan (+95%), and Oman (121%), however these have been from lower volumes in 2022. Exports from Australia to the United States has seen a shift, with volumes down 13% year on year (YTD), to total 72,000 tonnes as the market share has fallen 6% to 14% for 2023. This could indicate a desire to export to destinations such as China and the Middle East over the next year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With the new UK/Aus trade deal now in place, we could see a slight uplift in Australian product entering the UK throughout 2024, but at a 2% market share, the UK market is not a major destination for Australia. A growth in Australian exports to other parts of the world may indirectly impact the UK. We may see a growth in product coming from New Zealand, depending on the price difference between both Oceania countries. This is because both Australia and New Zealand compete to import into the same countries such as China and the Middle East. The lower prices in Australia have allowed for growth in imports into these countries at the expense of New Zealand product. Looking forward, we could see some more New Zealand product looking to find a market in the EU and UK marketplace depending on domestic demand.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-29 00:05:54 | 2025-07-26 06:17:40 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7053 | The EU agriculture ministers disagree about the approval of laboratory meat | The agriculture ministers of the European Union (EU) disagree on the issue of laboratory meat. While Italy has already banned laboratory meat, Austria and France also expressed clear criticism of the Agricultural Council last week. The representatives from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark were less skeptical or positive about approval in the EU. | <p><span lang="DE">The EU agriculture ministers still see a number of unanswered questions with regard to the approval of meat products artificially produced in the laboratory. Austria, Italy and France presented clear criticism in a joint note to the Agricultural Council. This was supported by ten other member states, including Poland, Spain and Hungary. The Commission's initial plans for an EU regulation are apparently causing unrest among ministers. The representatives from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark expressed themselves from less skeptical to positive.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Austria's Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig described laboratory meat as <q>a real danger to animal husbandry in the EU</q>. A possible EU regulation must ensure clarity and transparency. According to Totschnig, the effects must be examined carefully. Mandatory labeling and a fact-based comprehensive impact assessment are essential.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida criticized the greenwashing carried out by laboratory meat producers. An EU regulation must provide clarity here. France also complained that animal owners were exposed to social pressure when it came to animal welfare. On the other hand, laboratory meat can often only be produced using animal stem cells that are not very animal-friendly. Countries such as Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Ireland also see animal husbandry and rural areas at risk.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The German delegation was less critical. It was said that the opportunities and risks are still difficult to assess. The relevance of laboratory meat will be demonstrated by consumer demand in the coming years. From a German perspective, clear labeling and informed consumer decisions are important. The representative of the Federal Republic also emphasized the importance of a predominantly plant-based diet.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Netherlands sees laboratory meat as an important component in supplying the world population with animal protein. The Hague sees artificial meat as a complement to natural meat products. <q>Denmark also has no problem</q> with laboratory meat if there is adequate labeling and food safety is guaranteed.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-28 00:38:54 | 2025-07-25 08:42:41 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7052 | HCC: Households keep meat on menu despite economic squeeze | Huge numbers of PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef lovers are sticking with their favourite meat cuts despite the squeeze on domestic food budgets, top consumer research specialists Kantar reports. | <p><span lang="DE">Avneet Chana, Kantar’s Strategic Insight Director, told Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) conference back in November 2023 that some 97% of all households were still buying red meat despite the pressures on the family purse.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ms Chana, the Head of Kantar’s Meat, Fish and Poultry team, said almost 85% of all red meat was consumed "for enjoyment" and that this was the motivating force behind sustained sales at a time when most were feeling the economic pinch. "One thing that does come up in every piece of research that we do is that we do things because we enjoy them - and we won’t eat something if we don’t like the taste of it - and red meat ranks really high on consumption for enjoyment".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">HCC’s Head of Strategic Marketing and Connections Laura Pickup said the very high figure commended the hard work of Welsh farmers. It also confirmed the findings of HCC’s Red Meat Development Programme consumer taste trials and validated the extensive work carried out on the Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef brands in recent years.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"In our taste tests, nearly 2,000 consumers endorsed Welsh Lamb’s tenderness, juiciness, flavour and aroma and this survey’s findings show there are thousands who agree with them", said Ms Pickup.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kantar’s continuous survey covers some 30,000 UK homes that includes a consumer base that is demographically representative in terms of age, lifestyle and region.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our continuous survey shows that only around 28,000 UK households stopped buying red meat in 2023 - but that is a drop in the ocean when you consider we are 60 million people", said Ms Chana. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She said red meat had increased in price by 11.5% in 2023 which also saw spend increase by 8.9% but volume reduce by 2.4%. She said some red meat categories were increasing in sales, including pork ribs (up 9.5%), mince (up 3.1%) and sausages (2.2% up).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"To contextualise the price increase, let’s compare it to dairy, for instance, with an increase of 20.8%; meat-free, at around the same - 10.4% - and fresh produce at 8.5%", she said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Ms Chana said it was encouraging that price inflation was coming down. “With our survey we were able to get a picture of what people are doing, their shopping trends and how they felt about the economy and whether they were struggling, managing or comfortable.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We saw more and more say they were struggling and less felt they were comfortable and naturally that had impacts on behaviour - we saw change and people starting to make economies right across the market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"However, there is now some evidence that behaviour is starting to level off a bit. For the first time in a year, inflation is coming down and that is a landmark moment", she said.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-28 00:05:24 | 2025-07-25 16:10:16 | Details Edit Delete |
