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3674 | With the acquisition of ADF/IDF, the German Group has reinforced its position in North America. | <p>Symrise was again one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. This strong performance was carried by good demand across all segments and regions. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as well as normalized for one-time effects resulting from the acquisition of ADF/IDF (EBITDA(N)) increased by € 76.7 million to € 707.2 million.</p> <p>"Symrise AG again posted strong growth in 2019. With the acquisition of ADF/IDF, we have continued to expand in fast-growing, high-margin business areas. We have also further diversified our product portfolio and expanded our position in North America. In addition, we made investments to expand our capacities over the course of the year and rolled out new technologies around the world. These targeted growth initiatives, combined with our disciplined cost management, are clearly reflected in our operational development in recent quarters," said Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of Symrise AG.<br />In 2019, Symrise benefited from good capacity utilization and strong demand in all segments and regions. Taking portfolio and exchange rate effects into account, Group sales increased by 8.0 % in the reporting period to € 3,407.9 million (2018: € 3,154.0 million). The organic growth rate achieved a clear plus of 5.7 %. As a result, the Group exceeded the average market growth rate in 2019, which was in the 3 to 4 % range according to estimates. The acquisition of the ADF/IDF Group, a leading US supplier of poultry and egg-based protein specialties, completed in November 2019, contributed approximately € 32 million to Group sales.<br />By 2025, the Company plans to increase its sales from € 5.5 billion to € 6.0 billion by means of organic growth at an annual rate of 5 to 7 % (CAGR), combined with targeted complementary acquisitions.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-03-10 10:25:04 | 2025-07-28 11:10:39 | Details Edit Delete | |||
6951 | Switzerland: Voluntary import ban on horse meat from South America | The latest EU audit reports confirm existing criticisms of the import of horse meat from Argentine and Uruguay. The meat industry is reacting: In response to these reports, Proviande's board of directors is calling on the industry to voluntarily forego such imports and is calling on the federal government to impose an import ban. | <p><span lang="DE">The import of horse meat from Argentine and Uruguay is repeatedly criticized. In the past, this criticism primarily related to the housing conditions, which were described as not species-appropriate. Recently there has been increasing criticism over the lack of traceability of imported meat, which could put food safety at risk.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The latest EU audit reports (November 2023) assessing the control system for the production of horse meat in Argentine and Uruguay, which is intended for export to the European Union, note that animal welfare has improved compared to previous audit reports, but is still deficient in many areas. There is also strong criticism of the traceability already mentioned and thus also the incomprehensible use of medication in rearing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Based on these latest reports, action is required. The board of directors of Proviande is therefore calling on the industry to voluntarily stop importing horse meat from Argentine and Uruguay. At the same time, they are calling on the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs as the enforcement authority to issue an import ban so that any loopholes can be closed.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-12-10 00:05:53 | 2025-07-28 10:47:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
6491 | Switzerland: The meat industry sees itself strengthened by the challenges of the past year | The year 2022 posed major challenges for the meat industry and called for extraordinary measures. Both the drought in summer and the crisis in the pig market in winter showed once again how important joint and coordinated action is in the industry. | <p><span lang="DE">The industry met on June 2, 2023 for the Proviande General Assembly in Schönenberg an der Thur in Thurgau. The President of the Board of Directors, Dr. Markus Zemp, in his opening speech, emphasized the dynamism that characterized the meat market last year. In the summer, too many cows were brought to the market at short notice due to the drought and the resulting shortage of feed. Thanks to a special effort by the entire branch, however, all the animals found a buyer even at short notice. The tense situation in the pig market, which the meat industry was confronted with in the autumn, was successfully eased thanks to a quick response at all levels of the value chain, but also by the federal government. The stability of the meat market is also pleasing for the industry. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Climate goals, security of supply and a balanced diet for a sustainably healthy population are just a few of the issues that will determine the future of the meat industry. With the revision of the corporate strategy by the board of directors and management and the adoption of the roadmap 2022-2025 with the strategic fields of action of sustainability, animal welfare and nutrition, Proviande Association laid the foundation for the continued successful work of the industry organization.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-06-09 00:05:22 | 2025-07-28 15:10:42 | Details Edit Delete | |
8310 | Switzerland: Meat supply increased in 2024 | In 2024, the total meat supply in Switzerland amounted to 453,212 tonnes, an increase of 3.9% over the previous year. While domestic production declined slightly overall, imports increased significantly. The domestic share of total supply thus fell to 79.6% (previous year: 82.9%). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Poultry supply increased particularly strongly (+9.1%), continuing its upward trend of recent years. Beef supply was also higher (+2.8%) than in the previous year. Pork recorded a moderate increase of 1.8%, stabilizing after the turbulence in the pork market of recent years.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Beef and poultry increase, pork stable</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The meat supply in Switzerland shows clear trends:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Beef</strong>: Supply grew by 2.8% to just under 100,000 tons. Both domestic production and imports increased slightly.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Veal</strong>: A slight decline in production and lower imports led to a 1.4% decline in supply.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Pork</strong>: While domestic production fell by 3.1%, imports increased by 40%, increasing total supply by 1.8%.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Poultry</strong>: With a 9.1% increase in supply, the long-term growth trend for poultry continued. Both domestic production and imports increased.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sheep and lamb</strong>: Supply fell by 2.2%, mainly due to lower domestic production.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Horse meat</strong>: While domestic production grew slightly, imports declined, resulting in an overall supply decline of 5.7%.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Game</strong>: Total supply decreased by 5.7%, mainly due to lower imports.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Stable meat supply</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The latest figures once again confirm that the per capita meat supply in Switzerland has remained largely stable over the past few years. In 2024, the Swiss population grew by 0.9%, while the total per capita supply increased by 2.9%. This largely offset the decline in 2023.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Declining domestic share, lost added value</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The overall slightly lower domestic production and the significantly higher imports mean that a portion of the added value is shifted abroad and lost to the domestic meat industry. The meat industry's goal remains to conduct meat production and processing in line with demand and, wherever possible and sensible, in Switzerland. The policy of preventing market-oriented domestic production, as is evident, for example, in the construction of new poultry fattening halls, leads to income and added value losses for the Swiss agriculture and meat industry. This must be counteracted in the further development of agricultural policy.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Supply does not equal consumption</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">When interpreting data on meat supply and consumption, misunderstandings and misjudgments often arise. It is important to understand that the annual "meat supply" does not correspond to the amount actually consumed. Rather, the statistics presented here refer to the amount of ready-to-sell meat that is generally available in restaurants and retail outlets, among other places.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Surveys such as the federal government's national consumption study from 2014/2015, as well as more recent comparable studies in neighboring countries, show that only around 75 to 80% of the available meat is actually consumed by the population. The remainder of the available meat quantity is due to unavoidable losses such as bones and fat trimmings, discarded food that falls under "food waste," or meat fed to dogs and cats.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-25 00:25:44 | 2025-07-28 15:00:04 | Details Edit Delete | |
6795 | Switzerland: First case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease detected in a calf | The veterinary authorities have detected epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in a calf on a farm in the canton of Bern. This is the first confirmed case of EHD in Switzerland. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and primarily affects deer and cattle. It is not dangerous for humans. | <p>The epizootic hemorrhagic disease EHD ( for epizootic haemorrhagic disease) occurred in a calf on a farm in the municipality of Wohlen near Bern. The disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause sudden high fever, lethargy, bleeding from various parts of the body and reluctance to eat. Bloody diarrhea may also occur. However, many cases, such as the current one in the canton of Bern, are mild. Of the livestock, cattle are most affected, with the clinical symptoms of EHD indistinguishable from those of bluetongue. Sheep and goats can also be infected but rarely show noticeable symptoms.</p> <p>In Switzerland, EHD belongs to the category of animal diseases that need to be controlled. Their introduction and establishment is possible as long as susceptible animals as well as carrier animals are present. The greatest danger lies in the spread of infected mosquitoes. Mortality among farm animals is very low. There is therefore no obligation to kill the infected animal unless it becomes seriously ill. The same applies to the other animals on the farm.</p> <p>With the occurrence of this case, Switzerland is no longer considered EHD-free, which leads to restrictions on international trade in farm animals and their semen. The disease has been spreading in Europe since 2022. Outbreaks have so far occurred in Spain, Portugal, Italy and France.</p> <p>There is currently no vaccine against EHD approved in the European Union or Switzerland. The animal disease is subject to reporting requirements. Cases of epidemics and suspicious signs must be reported to the veterinarian. It is harmless to humans: it is neither transferable nor does consuming products that come from an infected animal pose a danger.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-12 00:10:00 | 2025-07-28 10:05:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
2038 | SwissDeCode is launching a system that can reduce losses in a factory | RAPID INTERVENTION SERVICE system, the world's first service that can identify the source of a food safety outbreak in a factory within one shift, will be presented at SIAL Paris 2018. | <p>SwissDeCode is launching the RAPID INTERVENTION SERVICE, which brings a team of experts to companies in the food industry going through an outbreak. Embracing a "pit-stop" mentality; a fast, precise and relevant audit is performed to help find the source of contamination.</p> <p>The "SIAL Innovation" selected service is built on SwissDeCode's DNAFoil technology and will initially help find the source of pathogen-related contaminations, the most common cause of food recalls in Europe.</p> <p> “The RAPID INTERVENTION SERVICE provides a valuable support for food manufacturers who are distressed and under pressure to solve a food safety crisis as quickly as possible", explained Brij Sahi, CEO and Co-Founder of SwissDeCode. </p> <p>Some of the benefits that the RAPID INTERVENTION SERVICE brings are:</p> <p>-it detects the targeted DNA even after standard cleaning;</p> <p>-it differentiates between live and dead pathogens, allowing to put results into context and make relevant decisions;</p> <p>-it provides results in one shift, informs the company in a press release.</p> <p>Once the source is found, SwissDeCode's experts will continue to work with the company to improve their monitoring strategy by combining the DNAFoil technology with their processes. Timings, relevance and efficiency are improved to minimize the risk of another outbreak in the future. In 2017, in Europe alone, there were 300 alerts issued related to the presence of pathogens in food.</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Technology | 2018-10-12 15:02:45 | 2025-07-28 06:41:53 | Details Edit Delete | ||
6727 | Swiss livestock farming: 12% fewer antibiotics were administered in 2022 | The total volume of antibiotics sold in authorized veterinary medicinal products continued to decrease in 2022. Since 2017, the amount consumed has been slowly but steadily decreasing. Now there was a larger reduction of 12% from 2021 to 2022. In the last 10 years, the total decline is an impressive 51%. | <p><span lang="DE">Antibiotic resistance is a global problem, so it is all the more gratifying to see how raising awareness is paying off in Switzerland. This is reflected in the sharp decline in the use of antibiotics in livestock farming. Since 1999, it has been forbidden in Switzerland to administer antibiotics to livestock as a prophylactic measure or to increase performance, and dispensing in Switzerland is strictly controlled. This is already the best precaution, because "antibiotic resistance is increased by the excessive and improper use of antibiotics in humans and animals," explains Dr. Regula Kennel, Head of Development & Sustainability at Proviande. This can happen as a result of «unnecessary administration in viral infections, administration of the wrong antibiotic, too frequent administration (prophylaxis),</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Animal and consumer protection go hand in hand</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">In livestock farming, antibiotics are used under veterinary supervision and have been recorded in a central database since 2019. Without an agreement, the pet owner cannot keep any medicines in stock. If an animal falls ill, the veterinarian must always come by. Careful and responsible use is important, because sick animals have to be treated - if necessary with antibiotics. The animal owner must keep a treatment journal of the medicines used on prescription.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">To protect consumers, there are strict legal requirements regarding antibiotic residues in animal products, compliance with which is regularly monitored. This includes the withdrawal period after treatment with antibiotics: If an animal has to be given antibiotics because of a certain disease, it must not be slaughtered for a specified period of time, namely until the drug has been broken down in its body.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="DE">Does eating meat make you resistant to antibiotics?</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="DE">The answer is clear according to dr. Regula Kennel: «No. In Switzerland, antibiotic residues in food are strictly controlled. Bacteria, including germs that are potentially resistant to antibiotics, are killed when meat is properly heated.”</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Nevertheless, it is important to note: Wherever microorganisms occur, also on all raw foods (including vegetables and fruits), there are potentially antibiotic-resistant germs. These germs are killed and eliminated during preparation (cooking), so that there is no longer any risk of resistance transmission when meat is cooked or cooked correctly. Basic hygiene when handling raw food is always key.</span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-09-08 00:05:07 | 2025-07-28 15:25:06 | Details Edit Delete | |
98 | Swiss lawmakers consider banning kosher and halal meat imports | Switzerland's parliament is set to vote on a bill that bans all imports of meat from ritual slaughter of animals, respectively kosher and halal meat.The motion was submitted in June by Matthias Aebischer, member of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland. | <p> </p> <p>If it passes, the proposed measure will also ban the popular foie gras or goose liver pâté, which are considered a delicacy by numerous Swiss consumers and are very popular in Switzerland. The bill spurred instant opposition not only from consumers of foodstuffs such as foie gras, but also from the Swiss Jewish Community, according to Tages Anzeiger newspaper.</p> <p>Herbert Winter, president of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities, told Tages-Anzeiger that if the bill would pass it would "severely restrict the religious freedom of the Jews."</p> <p>The Swiss authorities have not yet announced a date for voting on the measure.</p> <p>In Switzerland, the Animal Welfare Act prohibits the slaughtering of animals without stunning since 1893, the prohibition also applying to ritual slaughtering.</p> <p>There have been several attempts of banning the import of kosher and halal meat throughout the years, the latest being in 2016 when the Swiss Federal Council declared that the ban would contravene the international trade agreements that the country has signed.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2017-08-22 17:00:20 | 2025-07-28 14:05:01 | Details Edit Delete | |
647 | Swiss consumers asked to choose between chick culling and DP poultry | Study shows that the price is still an issue as the local market offers only organic DP alternatives | <p>Researchers from Zurich Universty's Institute of Agricultural Sciences have recently examined the willingness of Swiss consumers to pay and the acceptance of dual-purpose (DP) eggs and chicken on the local market. The study was conducted as ethical concerns around male chick culling are rising in the EU area, informs <a href="https://academic.oup.com/ps/advance-article/doi/10.3382/ps/pex397/4812486?searchresult=1">Poultry Science</a> journal.</p> <p>The survey was conducted on 402 consumers at 8 supermarkets, results showing that the practice of chick culling was unknown to 75% of the respondents. The DP alternative was preferred to chick culling but the willingness to pay for DP products was proportionally lower for chicken than for eggs, probably because of the different price elasticity between these products, shows the final conclusions of the survey.</p> <p>Another argument consists in offering a limited alternative of organic DP eggs and chicken for the Swiss consumers. A pilot project was initiated on Swiss market in 2014 in order to promote organic DP alternatives. As a result, dual-purpose eggs cost 24% more than regular organic eggs, which in turn cost 41% more than conventional eggs.</p> <p>The market for organic DP eggs is a niche in Switzerland, representing only 0.4% from the organic egg market but the country may adopt a ban on chick culling or a strategic turnover in the future, following the example of Austria. The discussion is focused on greater ethical value and animal-welfare standards but the awareness of this issues within Swiss consumers is still low, as the study revealed.</p> <p>The report concluded that a combination of the dual-purpose alternative with an organic label was recommended in order to respond the ethical concerns developed in the region.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: Flickr/USDA</em>)</p> | 1 | Retail | 2018-01-22 12:30:19 | 2025-07-27 11:01:29 | Details Edit Delete | ||
1456 | Swiss are told to eat less meat | The new guidelines in consumption recommend a three-fold reduction of meat. | <p>Swiss are eating 110g of meat every day but they are told to reduce the consumption by two-thirds of this amount, according to the new guidelines released for Switzerland, informs <a href="https://lenews.ch/2018/06/18/swiss-meat-consumption-three-times-too-high-according-to-new-guidelines/">Le News</a>.<br />Meat consumption in the country is not one of the highest in the world, considering that an American is eating around 270g of meat on a daily basis. In fact, meat consumption in the country is placing Switzerland at the middle of the top (26) at 75 kilograms per person a year. The leaders are Australians that are eating 112 kilograms of meat per year while the lowest rate of meat consumption is reported in India (4 kg/year). From the neighbouring countries included in the survey, France has a 31% above average across all meats and Germany 10% higher.<br />Nevertheless, Switzerland is known for high prices on animal protein, for example, chicken meat being by 222% more expensive in this country than the average price resulted from the survey conducted in 51 other markets around the globe.<br />The new guidelines regarding food consumption in Switzerland are following some interesting recommendations transmitted by Greenpeace that requires a 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption by 2050 in order to decrease the impact of agriculture on the environment.<br />At the same time, a new trend based on healthy living principles has appeared in one of the largest meat markets in the world. According to a new report published by The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, 39% of the Chinese have reduced their meat consumption habits in the last few years. The majority of this reduction was aimed at pork, a meat that has seen steadily declining sales for the past three years, reports Livekindly magazine.</p> | 1 | Market | 2018-06-20 07:00:16 | 2025-07-28 14:16:20 | Details Edit Delete | ||
6325 | Swift reaches 100 stores with solar power generation on roofs | Business aims to have 100% of the electricity consumption of its street establishments supplied by renewable energy. | <p>Swift, a JBS business that is a reference in frozen foods, reaches the milestone of 100 stores with photovoltaic solar panels installed on the roofs of its units. The result is part of the company's strategy so that, by 2025, 100% of the electricity consumption of its street establishments will be supplied by renewable and clean energy sources. The innovative initiative in Brazilian retail is developed in partnership with Âmbar Energia, J&F Investments Energy Solutions Company.</p> <p><span lang="DE">"Reaching this important milestone of 100 stores with solar roofs strengthens Swift's sustainability agenda, and reduces the carbon footprint of our operations. In line with our commitment to preserving the environment, Swift has been advancing in the use of clean and renewable energy, in its own stores and mobile units (vans), since 2019", highlights the Financial Director and responsible for Sustainability programs at Swift, Raphael Jacob. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In all, 4,801 solar panels have already been installed on the roofs of Swift stores, occupying an area of 20,000 square meters. Together, the photovoltaic systems add up to an installed capacity of 2.3 Megawatt-peak (MWp), enough to supply electricity for 250 families. In 2022, solar roofs produced 1.019 million kWh, avoiding the emission of 643.251 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). This is equivalent to planting 922 trees per year. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">By prioritizing the solar solution in its operations, Swift reduces so-called "scope 2" carbon emissions, related to electricity consumption, and reinforces its alignment with JBS’s commitment to become Net Zero by 2040, which aims to zero the net balance of all the Company's greenhouse gas emissions. "The installation of Swift's solar roofs adds to a series of initiatives that we are developing to bring more sustainability and efficiency to our operations, in line with our commitment to be Net Zero", says the Director of Sustainability at JBS in Brazil, Mauricio Bauer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Currently, Swift has establishments for the sale of its products in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás and the Federal District. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In addition to the 100 establishments with their own generation through solar panels on the roofs, Swift stores are also supplied by solar farms. Currently, 45 units of the brand receive energy from photovoltaic plants (UFV), such as UFV Âmbar Porto Feliz and UFV Âmbar Saltinho, in the interior of São Paulo, and the UFV installed in the distribution center of Flora, a hygiene and cosmetics company by J&F, projects by Âmbar Energia. So far, Âmbar has already invested BRL 50 million in Swift's solar energy projects, out of a total of BRL 105 million. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Since 2021, Âmbar has been diversifying its operations and expanding investments in photovoltaic energy. "With the demand from major partners such as JBS and the potential for generating photovoltaic energy in Brazil, we decided that this source would be a priority in our expansion plan", says the company's president, Marcelo Zanatta. The development and management of energy solutions, as in the project with Swift, is one of the company's main growth fronts. Âmbar also operates natural gas-fired power generation plants, among other businesses.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The roofs and solar farms that supply Swift stores add up to 5.7 MWp of installed capacity, enough to supply 11% of the energy consumed by the establishments. Currently, the emission avoided by these projects is 2,531 thousand tons of CO2 per year, a volume that is equivalent to planting 3,772 thousand trees per year. </span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Swift's 40 mobile stores, which are vans to serve residential condominiums, are also equipped with solar panels to supply the vehicles' electrical power, as well as refrigerators and other components. In addition to the use of renewable energy, Swift's establishments bring together a series of initiatives to make their operations more sustainable. To reduce energy consumption, each unit has low energy consumption refrigerators with CO2 emissions up to 44% lower than traditional models. </span></p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-08 00:10:15 | 2025-07-27 17:22:43 | Details Edit Delete | |
6357 | Swift opens new 200 million dollars facility in Missouri | Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of leading global food company JBS USA, has opened its newest facility – Principe Foods, which produces high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie. | <p>Company executives were joined by local, regional and state leaders as they cut the ribbon on their new facility today in Columbia, Missouri.</p> <p>Missouri leaders join Principe Foods' executives to cut the ribbon on the new $200 million food facility in Columbia, Missouri.<br />"We are excited to welcome Principe Foods to Missouri," said Governor Mike Parson. "More than 400 companies in the food industry are currently operating in Missouri, and that figure continues to grow thanks to world-class companies like JBS USA and Swift Prepared Foods investing in our state. This facility will provide many new opportunities for the mid-Missouri region, and we look forward to seeing the company succeed for years to come."</p> <p>The company invested more than $200 million in the new 325,000 sq. ft. Italian meats and charcuterie production facility. Principe Foods has already created 100 new jobs in the region, with plans to hire 100 to 200 more people over the next year. The company offers extremely competitive wages to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, Principe Foods offers strong benefits and tuition-free community college for team members and their children.</p> <p>"We are very pleased to celebrate the opening of this state-of-the-art Italian meats facility in Columbia, Missouri," said Tom Lopez, President, Swift Prepared Foods. "This is the culmination of years of hard work and investment by our team and our partners in Missouri. We are grateful for the support we've received up to this point and look forward to the ongoing growth of this facility and the Principe Italia brand."</p> <p>Swift Prepared Foods announced plans to build the new facility in Columbia in April 2021 to meet increasing retail and food service demand for Italian meats and charcuterie. The company selected Columbia due to its strategic location, business-friendly environment, and the ability to access raw materials and leverage synergies with existing strategic assets.</p> <p>"The City of Columbia is incredibly proud to be the home of this new facility," said Mayor Barbara Buffaloe. "Our community strives to be a great place for everyone to live and work and the many resources we have to offer allow us to attract great partners, like Principe Foods, to achieve this vision. This facility is an investment in our community and adds to our thriving manufacturing environment."</p> <p>"We're excited to see Principe Foods open for business in Boone County," said Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick. "Principe brings many new opportunities in this state-of-the-art facility and good-paying jobs to Boone County and the mid-Missouri region. We are confident that Principe Foods will be a good community partner and a major employer in Boone County for years to come."</p> <p>Principe is a part of the Swift Prepared Foods portfolio of products. Swift also recently opened another new facility in Missouri. In May 2021, Swift cut the ribbon on a ready-to-eat, fully cooked bacon production facility in Moberly, Missouri.</p> <p>"Missouri is a premier location for companies in the food industry," said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership. "When a company selects your state for not just one, but two new major facilities – in two different regions – it's a testament to the pro-business environment statewide. We are proud to have Principe Foods in Columbia and Swift in Moberly, and we will support their continued growth and innovation at both locations."</p> <p>These investments in Missouri are consistent with JBS USA's long-term strategy to increase its value-added and branded portfolio with innovative, on-trend products. Globally, JBS is a major player in the value-added, Italian meats category with significant production capabilities and recognized brands in Italy, Australia and Brazil.</p> | 1 | Events | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-04-18 00:03:43 | 2025-07-28 14:01:30 | Details Edit Delete | |
5983 | Swift expands the use of solar energy | Swift, a JBS company, is expanding the supply of clean and renewable energy to its own stores in the State of São Paulo. | <p>In partnership with Âmbar Energia, a company of the J&F Investimentos group, 11 business establishments in the interior of São Paulo will be supplied by the newly opened Photovoltaic Plant (UFV) Âmbar Porto Feliz. The investment is part of Swift's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</p> <p><br />UFV Âmbar Porto Feliz is made up of 2,352 solar panels and has an installed capacity of 1.29 MWp (Megawatt-peak), enough to supply 800 homes. The project will avoid the monthly emission of 56.4 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the equivalent of planting 81 new trees per month. With the project, Swift reduces its scope 2 emissions, related to electricity consumption.</p> <p><br />“It's another step by Swift on the path to sustainability and to reducing the carbon footprint of our operations. Concerned about the environment, Swift has been advancing in the use of solar, clean and renewable energy, in its own stores and mobile units (vans) since 2019”, highlights the Financial Director and responsible for Swift’s Sustainability programs, Raphael Jacob.</p> <p><br />Swift's strategy to prioritize the consumption of renewable energy in its operations communicates with JBS's efforts to become Net Zero in 2040, that is, to zero the net balance of its emissions and offset residual emissions. Swift's goal is to have 100% of its stores supplied by a renewable source by 2025. <br />With energy from UFV Âmbar Porto Feliz, Swift reaches 45 stores served by solar farms. As part of this movement, Swift is also installing photovoltaic panels on the roofs of its stores, generating energy for consumption in the establishments themselves. These projects are developed, implemented and managed by Âmbar Energia, the energy solutions company of the J&F group.</p> <p><br />In addition to the projects for solar farms and roofs, the company also operates 100% of its mobile stores with solar panels, which provide energy for the operation of point-of-sale systems.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-12-29 03:03:08 | 2025-07-28 13:33:08 | Details Edit Delete | |
5588 | Swift and Seara expand investments in the use of clean energy | Swift and Seara, companies of the JBS group in Brazil, are increasing the consumption of clean and renewable energy in their operations. The two brands will acquire part of the energy produced by the Photovoltaic Plant Âmbar Saltinho from São Paulo, which opened on July 14th. The project belongs to Âmbar Energia, energy solutions company of the J&F group. | <p>Ambar Saltinho is made up of four plants, which add up to 9,408 photovoltaic panels. This renewable energy will supply the demand of several customers, including Swift and Seara's integrated producers. In total, the four plants add up to a power of 5,174 kWp, which is equivalent to the energy consumed by 2,800 homes. The system will avoid the emission of 12,193 tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere, the same as the planting of 4,000 new trees per month. </p> <p>The consumption of renewable energy by Swift and Seara's operations is part of JBS' efforts to become Net Zero by 2040. Within this strategy, Swift's goal is to have 100% of its stores supplied by renewable sources by 2025. </p> <p>"In line with JBS's Net Zero 2040 strategy, Swift has implemented a series of initiatives in the area of sustainability, such as vans with solar panels and photovoltaic systems on the roofs of our stores. Currently, 65 Swift stores are already served by this source. The purchase of energy from Ambar Saltinho is another step in this strategy of consuming 100% renewable sources in our stores", says Raphael Jacob, CFO and responsible for Swift's Sustainability programs.</p> <p>In the case of Seara, the purchase of energy from Ambar Saltinho aims to reduce its emissions, through the supply of clean and renewable energy to its integrated companies. The energy produced by the plant will be consumed by the brand's integrated companies in the region of the cities of Amparo and Nuporanga. The expectation is that, in addition to bringing more sustainability, the initiative will reduce the installations' electricity bill by 20%.</p> <p>"As one of the global leaders in the poultry and pork industry, Seara understands that it is its role to disseminate best sustainability practices and promote the advancement of our agenda, improving the profitability of all stages of the sector and contributing to the increase of well-being: people, the environment and animals", says the executive director of Sustainability at Seara, José Antonio Ribas Junior.</p> | 1 | Technology | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-07-21 04:46:09 | 2025-07-28 10:18:05 | Details Edit Delete | |
2667 | Swedes have reduced their meat intake for second year in a row | After they've hit a peak in meat consumption in 2016, Swedish consumers have reduced their meat intake by 5%. | <p>Meat consumption has dropped in Sweden for the second year in a row, according to statistics released by the Swedish Board of Agriculture. On average, Sweden's meat consumption decreased by 2.2 kg per person in 2018, which led to a drop of 6% in the last two years.<br />According to the board, the change is due partly to prevailing food trends, but also to Swedes' increasing awareness of sustainability issues. "Everyone knows today that meat production contributes more to greenhouse gases than vegetable production," Asa Lannhard-Oberg, an agricultural policy analyst at the Swedish Board of Agriculture, mentioned at Swedish Television (SVT).<br />Swedes have increased their meat intake in the last three decades to reach a peak of 87.7 kg per person in 2016. Since then, meat consumption in Sweden has started to decrease steadily at about 2 kilograms per person. Also, the statistics are showing consumer's preference for meat produced in Sweden rather than imports.<br />Nevertheless, meat consumption in Sweden is still above the international average but Lannhard-Oberg believes that this trend will continue in the following years.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-03-06 10:49:03 | 2025-07-28 09:26:56 | Details Edit Delete | ||
885 | Sweden reports record decline in meat consumption | The Swedish Board of Agriculture's (Jordbruksverket) latest data indicates that meat consumption per capita dropped in Sweden by 2.6% or 2.2 kilograms. According to local authorities, this is the largest decline reported in the country since the data for meat consumption started being recorded in 1990, thelocal.se reports. | <p> </p> <p>Still, in the 1990-2017 period, overall Swedes started to consume much more meat. The increase in meat consumption going up by 41%.</p> <p>Furthermore, beef accounted for the largest share from the total reduction in meat consumption in 2017. Swedes ate less beef, consumption declining by 1.1kg to 24.5kg per capita. Beef was followed by pork, with a decline of 0.8kg to 32.7kg, and poultry, down by 0.4kg to 23.2kg.</p> <p>On the other hand, lamb was the only kind of meat that witnessed a slight increase of 0.1kg to 1.9kg</p> <p>The country also reported a decline in meat imports. Beef imports were down by 4.9%, poultry by 0.6%, while pork imports reported the biggest drop of 6.9%.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-03-02 14:48:35 | 2025-07-28 11:07:41 | Details Edit Delete | ||
2306 | Sweden reports another year of decline in meat consumption | There was a 2.8% decline and the trend is considered to continue in the future as climate considerations, a focus on health and animal ethics are influencing the buyers. | <p>2018 is the second year in a row when Swedes are eating less meat than usual. Last year, the average consumption of meat in Sweden dropped by 2.6% (2.2 kilograms), the biggest yearly reduction since the Swedish Board of Agriculture started recording the figures in 1990, and this year the trend continued, with a 2.8% overall decline in meat consumption recorded in the first three quarters of this year.<br />On average, Swedes consumed 1.8 fewer kilograms of meat through the first nine months of 2018, according to official data presented by <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20181205/swedes-meat-consumption-continues-to-decrease">The Local</a> newspaper.<br />“Market trends, climate considerations, a focus on health and animal ethics are all factors in our current consumption trends,”, mentioned Asa Lannhard Oberg, spokesperson for the Swedish Board of Agriculture.<br />Nevertheless, the country was confronted with a large number of wildfires this year, which led to a ban on all kinds of open fire, including barbecue but this is just one way to look at the situation."Meat sales declined in many stores during the summer as a result of the barbecue ban, but consumption is also decreasing longer-term so there we can’t just point to the summer months to explain the decline", explained Asa Lannhard Oberg.</p> <p>Despite the trend to reduce the meat intake, Sweedish producers have no reason to be alarmed as the consumers are preferring home-grown products. Official data collected by the Swedish Board of Agriculture showed that demand for Swedish meat and poultry increased significantly. Domestic lamb led the way, with a six percent increase, while Swedish beef increased by 4.4 percent, pork by 3.2 and Swedish poultry by 2.3 percent. One way to explain the consumer's preferences is that the country's agricultural sector is focused on environmental sustainability.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: Slow Travel Stockholm</em>)</p> | 1 | Retail | 2018-12-07 08:46:45 | 2025-07-28 09:49:04 | Details Edit Delete | ||
7754 | Sweden recognized as ASF-free by the EU | Just over a year after the first case of African swine fever (ASF), Sweden has been given ASF-free status again. The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed approved a corresponding application last week. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The ASF-free status will formally apply when the decision is published in the Official Journal of the EU, which usually happens within a week. The remaining restriction zone can then be lifted and the fence around the core area removed. There have been no further cases of ASF in the Scandinavian country for a year now.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">While the Ministry of Agriculture in Stockholm looks back on the past year with some criticism and speaks of tough control measures, the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) is very satisfied. The Swedish strategy for combating the infection has now proven to be successful, according to the SVA's conclusion.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lena Hellqvist Björnerot, chief veterinarian at the Swedish Agricultural Agency Jordbrugsverket, pointed out, among other things, the good cooperation between hunters, municipalities and authorities as well as the incredible cooperation of the residents in the affected area. The success factors of the Swedish ASF control were determination and efficiency.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">On September 6, 2023, the first case of ASF was confirmed in Sweden. The next day, the Agricultural Authority decided to set up a zone of about 1,000 square kilometers with extensive restrictions. The necessary measures on site were directed by district veterinarians from an operational command center. A further 67 wild boar carcasses tested positive. However, according to the results of age determinations, these animals had not died after September 2023.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-09-25 00:05:00 | 2025-07-27 20:06:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
4210 | Sweden reached to 80% environmentally friendly in smoked products | Based on the development in Sweden, the signs are pointing to a breakthrough of sustainable smoking in other important European markets. | <p>Sweden has been known for many years for its ambitious environmental awareness. The Scandinavians are regarded as pioneers in terms of sustainability; CO2 emissions are well below the European average. Time and again, the Swedes succeed in putting ideas or appeals for more environmental protection into practice without any legal pressure. Today, for example, around 80% of smoked goods are smoked using the environmentally friendly CleanSmoke smoking process. Peder Fischer, area manager for Sweden and Denmark for the smoke generator manufacturer Tarber, is considered a pioneer of smoking with CleanSmoke. With the consequent further development of smoke condensates and the technology of modern smokers, he has paved the way for many other European and non-European markets. Based on the development in Sweden, the signs are pointing to a breakthrough of sustainable smoking in other important European markets. Sweden wanted to consistently improve the environmental conditions and therefore gave new technologies, e.g. for smoking, a chance. <br />Sensitivity to environmental protection is perhaps even greater in many countries today under the impact of climate change. Smoking expert Fischer is firmly convinced that both meat producers and the trade would send the right signal by supporting sustainable smoking processes. In any case, the Swedes' intentions were clear: in line with the European Union's objectives, the environment must be protected. CleanSmoke, which has now been awarded the title of "Best Available Technology" for smoking by the EU, was the first choice. And there seemed to be no compromise in the competition with conventional smoking - although according to Fischer, the quality of smoking with purified smoke was initially far from today's possibilities. Back then, smoking was done with the Penova Smoke Generator from Iwema, the pioneer of smoking with primary smoke products in Sweden. "The characteristic taste was thinner and the color was not as intense at that time," Fischer says.</p> <p><strong>Better than conventional smoking</strong></p> <p>Peder Fischer comes from a Danish butcher's family and knew what quality is needed for good smoked products. Together with Uwe Vogel from the Primary Smoke Product Manufacturer Red Arrow, as smoking experts and food technologists, they optimized the process. They needed more control over the smoke, temperature and air movement in the smoking chambers. And they got it. Today, there is no difference to conventional smoking. On the contrary: CleanSmoke is considerably more reliable, safer and above all more environmentally friendly.<br />There were also reservations about the CleanSmoke smoking process in Sweden. But the will of the manufacturers to protect the environment was stronger. The breakthrough came with the two largest Swedish meat producers, who decided in favor of the innovative process. Retailers and consumers were informed of the change with a magazine and transparent communication. This was the way they convinced consumers, retailers and politicians. In addition to protecting the air, CleanSmoke also scores points with less pollution of the water with cleaning agents and the protection of employees from smoke.</p> <p><strong>Ready for all of Europe</strong></p> <p>Smoking expert Fischer hopes that the next step will be the organic certification of the CleanSmoke smoking process: "It makes no sense to contaminate responsibly and healthily produced food with substances of concern such as ash, tar and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). That's why he continues to insist on consistent education about the best of smoke. Uwe Vogel is also convinced that the CleanSmoke process will soon be successful in Europe. The Chairman of the CleanSmoke Coalition describes Sweden as a prime example. The most important requirements in the local food market before the introduction were more environmental protection through reduced emissions and higher product and processing quality. In order to establish CleanSmoke, research institutes were therefore involved in the communication at an early stage.</p> | 1 | Technology | 2020-11-04 09:05:39 | 2025-07-28 04:12:46 | Details Edit Delete | ||
8609 | Svend Schou Borch is the new CEO of Friland | In mid-May, Friland's CEO Søren Tinggaard accepted a position as director of Danish Crown's owner service. Friland therefore needs a new director, and the choice has fallen on Svend Schou Borch, who brings extensive experience from several parts of the food industry. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Danish Crown's organic company Friland is to have a new CEO. A little over a month ago, Søren Tinggaard agreed to take on the position of chief executive of Danish Crown's owner service. He will be replaced by Svend Schou Borch, who brings CEO experience from food companies such as Atria, HK Scan and Thise Mejeri. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mike Sauerberg, who is responsible for global sales, including the marketing of Friland's quality products, is very satisfied with the appointment. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"With Svend, we get an experienced top manager with solid national and international experience within FMCG. He has delivered significant results in the companies he has led, and has a deep understanding of the entire value chain. He leads from a clear and value-based foundation - and combines professional strength with welcoming and trust-inspiring leadership. This makes him a strong match for the role", says Mike Sauerberg. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Chairman of Friland, Peter Fallesen Ravn, is also both proud and happy that they have landed a strong candidate for the task at Friland. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Friland will gain a very competent director who has extensive commercial experience, knows what it takes to lead an organization, and at the same time possesses a deep passion for the way Friland's suppliers work. The latter is a huge advantage when it comes to developing Friland in close collaboration with suppliers", says Peter Fallesen Ravn. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Svend Schou Borch looks forward to taking on responsibility for Friland and what he calls an exciting and meaningful task in a company with strong values and great potential. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"I'm really looking forward to getting started. Organic farming is generally gaining ground, and there are clear political objectives in the area. At the same time, Friland has a very strong brand and stands on the shoulders of decades of history. We need to build on that, and I look forward to contributing to the continued spread of organic farming in close collaboration with both Friland's employees and the dedicated suppliers", says Svend Schou Borch. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Svend Schou Borch has his first working day in Friland on September 8th.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-07-07 00:25:36 | 2025-07-28 11:43:50 | Details Edit Delete |