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6884  Australian lamb production outpaces New Zealand  New Zealand lamb slaughter has historically tracked above Australian lamb slaughter, but changes in New Zealand’s agricultural land use and increased Australian productivity has led to a reverse in this dynamic, with Australian lamb production outpacing New Zealand.  <p><span lang="DE">Since September 2022, the gap between Australian slaughter and NZ slaughter has been expanding. Australian slaughter volume rose by 39%, and NZ volumes eased by 1%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Between 2007 and 2014, New Zealand lamb experienced a decline in slaughter volumes, followed by a gradual downward trend in quarterly slaughter. This shift in lamb production patterns reflects changes in agricultural practices and land use across the country. Over the same period that lamb slaughter eased 25%, the New Zealand dairy cattle herd expanded 27% with milk solids making up a significant proportion of the country&rsquo;s agricultural exports.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This trend continued between 2013&ndash;2023 and has arguably intensified in recent years. Between Q1 2013 and Q2 2023, New Zealand lamb slaughter fell by 14% to 4,529,118 head.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In contrast, Australian lamb slaughter volumes rose by 12% from 5,327,800 in June 2013 to 6,058,700 in June 2023.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Following similar trends in slaughter, Australian lamb carcase weights have increased significantly faster than New Zealand lambs. New Zealand sheep carcase weights have increased by 10% between 2013 and 2023 to 19.5kg/head. Meanwhile Australian sheep carcase weights have increased by 14% over the same period to 24.6kg/head. The stronger increases in the Australian carcase weights and the pronounced difference in size suggests Australian production is considerably more efficient, and reflects changes in on-farm practices and the genetic composition of the flock.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">NZ and Australia are the two-leading global sheepmeat exporters, accounting for over 70% of global trade. Australia makes up the majority of export to the US and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) &ndash; &nbsp;two countries that prefer a larger carcase weight lamb product. New Zealand however, takes the market share for lamb exports to the United Kingdom and the European Union, markets which historically have preferred smaller and leaner carcase weights, and where New Zealand has historically held an advantage in market access.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As Australian lamb production reaches record levels, exports have likewise been rising to record highs. As the second largest sheepmeat exporter in the world, lower slaughter in New Zealand means that there is relatively less lamb supply on the global market for Australian exporters to compete with, presenting opportunities for Australia as lamb demand continues to rise around the world.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-16 00:05:04  2025-07-09 00:38:43  Details Edit Delete
6885  NCC: New USDA poultry contracting regulation is costly and unnecessary  The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act that would have a devastating financial impact on the U.S. chicken industry by raising costs and administrative burdens, opening the floodgates for frivolous litigation, and ultimately destabilizing a successful compensation system for the farmers.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Make no mistake, this isn&rsquo;t about transparency", said the National Chicken Council (NCC) President Mike Brown. "This rule was specifically designed to chum the water for lawsuits. It is just the first salvo in the administration&rsquo;s attempts to resurrect failed policies that would dismantle a successful industry structure that has benefited farmers, chicken companies and ultimately consumers all around the world.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This is the latest example of Bidenomics pushing increased regulations, red tape and costs onto businesses causing record inflation and input costs, and threatening food security and potentially raising grocery bills even further for Americans".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">NCC raised several specific concerns with the rule:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>It appears the industry could have to retroactively amend 25,000 contracts in two months over three major federal holidays;</li> <li>The fact that AMS has failed to consider the risks of frivolous litigation, industry-wide efficiency losses, costs to farmers and consumers from new regulatory burdens, and the effects on inflation. AMS has underestimated the hourly rates, number of people involved, and time required of executives, compliance officers, regulatory consultants, attorneys, and other services required to implement the rule. With supply chain disruptions, loose fiscal/monetary policy, labor shortages, rising feed costs, lingering effects of the pandemic, and geopolitical events all placing immense cost pressures on the supply chain, AMS is recklessly injecting even more costs that will hurt everyone who touches chicken&mdash;growers, companies, and consumers;</li> <li>The requirement that contracts specify minimum annual placements and minimum stocking densities goes well beyond mere disclosure, imposes terms on private contracts, and would wrongfully impede the ability to adjust to market dynamics, including pandemics, natural disasters and weather events;</li> <li>The scope of the disclosures required are not limited to information that would actually affect grower compensation expectations. All information that is unrelated to compensation or that is publicly available still has to be disclosed. Several of the proposed disclosures are unhelpful and introduce unnecessary complexity into an already highly regulated process;</li> <li>The governance framework and certification in its entirety is an incredibly costly measure that does not provide useful information and does not address a real concern; and</li> <li>It includes forward-looking projections that should be omitted, as they by definition cannot be accurate and risk causing significant confusion.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All chicken farmers are provided the same quality of chicks, the same feed, and access to veterinary care. Farmers who invest in more advanced facilities, as well as use the best management practices will likely produce higher quality chickens more efficiently. Farmers receive a base pay per their contract and potentially a bonus, based on the health and quantity of the flock.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Raising chickens under contract is one of the best and most reliable sources of cash flow that helps keep families on the farm. The contract provides farmers with guaranteed income and insulation from market risks, such as feed costs, floods and droughts. That is why there are thousands of people right now on waiting lists wanting to apply for a contract to raise chickens.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-16 00:10:04  2025-07-09 16:38:23  Details Edit Delete
6886  USMEF: Beef exports trend lower in September  Beef exports continued to struggle compared to last year’s record totals but showed increasing strength in Western Hemisphere markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).  <p>September beef exports totaled 98,757 mt, down 15% from a year ago and the lowest of 2023, while value fell 12% to $795.5 million. For January through September, exports were 13% lower in volume (980,100 mt) and down 18% in value ($7.49 billion).&nbsp;</p> <p>"U.S. beef continues to face tough sledding in our Asian markets, where weakness in major currencies persist and consumer confidence remains guarded,&rdquo; said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. &ldquo;In the past few weeks we have seen several Asian trading partners step up efforts to stimulate their economies and ease pressure on consumers. In the meantime, bright spots for U.S. beef continue to emerge in the Western Hemisphere, led by strong demand in Mexico".</p> <p>U.S. beef exports to Mexico continued to shine in September, climbing 7% from a year ago to 16,435 mt, with value up 17% to $93.9 million. Through the first three quarters of the year, shipments to Mexico increased 15% to 152,943 mt, valued at $867.4 million (up 24%). Mexico is the leading volume destination for U.S. beef variety meat, and these shipments increased at a similar rate, climbing 16% to 79,312 mt, valued at $227.4 million (up 22%).</p> <p>Strong growth in Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Nicaragua pushed September beef exports to Central America 24% above last year at 1,779 mt, while value soared 49% to $13.9 million. For January through September, exports to the region pulled within 1% of last year&rsquo;s pace in both volume (15,040 mt) and value ($105.4 million), led by growth in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Beef export volume to Canada trended slightly higher in September, up 2% from a year ago to 8,176 mt. But export value increased very impressively, climbing 23% to $79.7 million. January-September exports to Canada increased 1% to 78,951 mt, valued at $663.8 million (up 4%).&nbsp;</p> <p>Other January-September results for U.S. beef exports include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Beef exports to Africa, most of which are variety meat items, have rebounded strongly in 2023. Led by a near-doubling of shipments to South Africa, exports reached 16,978 mt through September, up 56% from a year ago, with value up 25% to $20.5 million. In addition to South Africa, exports trended higher to Cote D&rsquo;Ivoire, Gabon and Morocco.&nbsp;</li> <li>Although beef shipments to the Dominican Republic edged lower in September, exports are still on a record pace in 2023. Through September, exports to the DR increased 4% to 7,286 mt, with value up 10% to $80.6 million.&nbsp;</li> <li>Beef exports to South America have generally trended lower in 2023, with only shipments to Peru posting a year-over-year increase. But exports to Colombia showed renewed momentum in September, climbing 80% from a year ago to 1,012 mt. September export value soared 151% to $5.4 million &ndash; the highest this year. Beef exports to Peru were lower in September but January-September shipments remained 18% ahead of last year&rsquo;s pace at 5,842 mt, with value up 6% to $23.7 million.&nbsp;</li> <li>September beef exports were lower to the ASEAN region but increased to leading volume market Indonesia. Shipments to Indonesia increased 22% to 1,658 mt, while value edged slightly higher to $7.6 million. Nearly 40% of exports to Indonesia are beef variety meat.&nbsp;</li> <li>With the exception of Hong Kong, September beef exports to major Asian markets were lower across the board, falling well below last year&rsquo;s large totals in South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan. Korea remains the largest destination for U.S. beef exports, but January-September shipments to Korea were 15% below last year&rsquo;s record pace at 188,652 mt. Export value for Korea was down 26% to $1.57 billion. Exports to Japan fell 21% to 186,943 mt, with value down 26% to $1.39 billion. Shipments to China followed a similar trend, down 23% in volume (146,327 mt) and 27% in value ($1.23 billion) from the record pace of 2022. Exports to Taiwan, which had regained some momentum in the summer months, also took a step back in September, pushing January-September shipments 7% below last year at 48,081 mt, valued at $484.8 million (down 20%). Australia&rsquo;s exports have rebounded sharply in 2023, with shipments through October increasing by 24% year-over-year. This growth has mostly been in grass-fed beef, as grain-fed exports were up a more modest 6%. Australia&rsquo;s exports increased strongly to China, Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia, but continued to decline to Japan.&nbsp;</li> <li>Beef export value per head of fed slaughter was strong in September, down just 2% from a year ago to $398.73. The January-September average was $396.03, down 15% from the record pace of 2022. Exports accounted for 13.4% of total September beef production and 11.1% for muscle cuts, down from 14.2% and 12.2%, respectively, a year ago. The January-September ratios were 14.2% of total production (down from 15.4%) and 11.9% for muscle cuts (down from 13.2%). &nbsp;</li> </ul>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-16 00:15:00  2025-07-10 05:34:49  Details Edit Delete
6887  HCC: Emblematic red meat brands are pillars of future Welsh industry prosperity  Welsh red meat’s brand reputation is building globally and will help to boost sales and “future-proof our way of life, protect our farms and defend our livelihoods,” the Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) told industry delegates attending the HCC annual conference in Builth Wells on the beginning of November.  <p><span lang="DE">"We meet with a new positivity; we are moving from strength to strength", Catherine Smith reported. "Our emblematic brands encompass and reflect the honesty, integrity and wholesomeness of our production process and of our natural food. They are the solid pillars of our future prosperity".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">She said the Welsh industry&rsquo;s sustainability credentials, like its great premium meats, were world-leaders. "Our lamb exports are buoyant; domestic interest is growing. We&rsquo;re making great progress. With your help and HCC&rsquo;s team and resourcefulness, our movement is unstoppable".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Catherine Smith stated the Welsh industry was in a strong position because stakeholder levy was linked to inflation, protected against further annual erosion and being spent effectively and wisely. The current lamb campaign mixed traditional TV advertising work with nimble, innovative and multi-platform communications. HCC&rsquo;s beef campaign - Naturally Local - was also up and running and will crank up approaching the festive season.&nbsp; Combined, they are expected to reach four million people.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"And they are working. On the marketing front, it's gratifying that we&rsquo;ve already had an unprecedented response to this dramatically different, contemporary approach", she said. "Last month, at the global showcase Anuga in Cologne, the HCC team reported their busiest show ever with interest from scores of buyers from across Europe, North America and the Far East.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We are also seeing more demand from UK consumers for high-quality and home-produced beef and for the first eight months of this year, UK sheepmeat export volumes increased year-on-year by&nbsp;twelve per cent from January to August, with product from Wales accounting for a significant proportion of this".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Catherine said that the HCC conference speakers were brilliant industry advocates. "Our keynote speaker, Professor Dr Peer Ederer, is the co-founder of a powerful new group that seeks to help us right the wrongs that have been blighting our industry - the imbalanced narrative of a small, but well-funded, minority who make disproportionate, unrepresentative and inaccurate claims about our work".</span></p> <p>She cautioned that to defeat this disinformation, the industry in Wales must also fire many effective slingshots of its own. "Our information must be impeccable to support our case. Years of ground-breaking research and months of evidence-building went into making our branding work robust, persuasive and resilient. But of course, it all rests on the brilliance of our farmers and their unrivalled sustainability credentials that truly authenticate HCC&rsquo;s "the Welsh Way" of production.</p> <p><span lang="DE">"'Together, empowered by irrefutable evidence and the courage of our convictions, we will win the battle. And together, we can - and will - make Wales a great global leader of this fantastic industry", she concluded.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-17 00:05:18  2025-07-09 16:26:37  Details Edit Delete
6888  New animal welfare standards in Vietnam welcomed by live export industry  National animal welfare standards consistent with those applying to imported Australian-bred cattle have been announced in Vietnam this week, as part of the Australia-Vietnam Beef Cattle Symposium.  <p><span lang="DE">The Symposium held from 13 to 15 November 2023 in Hanoi and featured the Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Andrew Goledzinowski, Vietnamese and Australian government officials, and representatives of Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA), the Australian Livestock Exporters&rsquo; Council (ALEC) and LiveCorp.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Vietnam has become a significant partner for the live export industry in the past decade, importing almost two million head of cattle in that time. It is now Australia&rsquo;s second largest market for beef cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">CEO of LiveCorp, Wayne Collier, welcomed the announcement, saying it&rsquo;s fantastic to see Vietnam embracing animal welfare.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Exporters have been in-market for years, building relationships, investing in training, and working with supply chain partners to help them continually improve their practices.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This has provided an opportunity to start conversations that otherwise may not have happened for some time, including actively raising awareness of animal welfare and sharing the knowledge gained from decades of supporting beef operations across South East Asia.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Australia is the only exporter of live animals requiring the industry to ensure animal welfare for exported livestock in destination countries meets (and surpasses) the guidelines set by the World Organisation for Animal Health.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Vietnam&rsquo;s new standards will benefit local cattle by setting expectations for animal welfare in line with those for cattle imported from Australia".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Vietnam&rsquo;s animal welfare standards were developed over three years by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The process included consultation with national and provincial government officials as well as industry, to ensure easy and practical adoption.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Information campaigns and training resources for the Vietnamese cattle and beef industry have also been developed and will showcase the various components of the new standards.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australian assistance has been provided through the Livestock Export Program (LEP), a collaboration between LiveCorp and MLA which provides professional development and training for workers in feedlots and abattoirs in market, along with activities to support market access and regulatory compliance.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The work was also funded in part through a $135,000 grant from the Australian Government.<br /><br />MLA&rsquo;s Market Development Manager - Asia Pacific, Spencer Whitaker, said the new standards are the latest step in the development of Vietnam&rsquo;s cattle industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Since it started importing Australian cattle, Vietnam&rsquo;s cattle industry has grown significantly and modernised rapidly", Mr Whitaker said.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"People have become more aware of animal welfare, and it has been a pleasure to work alongside the Vietnamese Government to share the body of knowledge gained by the Australian industry".</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-17 00:10:16  2025-07-09 23:37:01  Details Edit Delete
6889  USMEF held its Strategic Planning Conference in New Orleans  The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) organized its Strategic Planning Conference in New Orleans, covering a range of topics impacting global demand for U.S. pork, beef and lamb.   <p>USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, a livestock and grain producer from Rock Rapids, Iowa, welcomed attendees with a reminder of how the organization brings together diverse sectors of agriculture to work toward common objectives.&nbsp;</p> <p>"Regardless of the sector we are based in, we&rsquo;re able to come together on most issues and provide a unified voice", Meyer said. "And I don&rsquo;t need to tell you, American agriculture needs that unified voice now more than ever, because there are critical programs and issues that need our support".</p> <p>Meyer highlighted the urgent need for progress crafting a new Farm Bill and reauthorizing agricultural appropriations, citing examples of programs critical to the U.S. meat and livestock industries. Protecting the U.S. livestock herd from foreign animal diseases is one such need, and Meyer drove this point home by noting that next month will mark the 20th anniversary of the first BSE case in the United States. This incident prompted most international markets to halt imports of U.S. beef, with some countries remaining closed for several years.&nbsp;</p> <p>Keynote speaker Alexis Taylor, USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, spoke about a new market development program recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA plans to utilize $1.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to fund a Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) aimed at diversifying export markets for U.S. agricultural products. While everyone is anxious to know the specifics of this new initiative, Taylor said USDA is &ldquo;feverishly working&rdquo; to finalize the details and will provide more information about the program soon &ndash; including how to apply for RAPP funds.&nbsp;</p> <p>Taylor also spoke about USDA&rsquo;s successful partnership with the red meat industry in expanding global demand. Noting the strong track record of USDA market development programs in providing value-added returns to U.S. producers, Taylor provided examples of how USMEF utilizes USDA funds to grow the international customer base. She also cited examples of USMEF member companies&rsquo; successful participation in USDA trade missions and USDA-endorsed trade shows. Taylor said the industry partnership also extends to market access, as USDA relies on USMEF&rsquo;s in-market expertise to address trade barriers around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p>Taylor also participated in a panel with USMEF staff to discuss how USMEF leverages industry investments in export markets. USMEF Senior Vice President of Industry Relations John Hinners kicked off this discussion by pointing to a recent Texas A&amp;M study that found every dollar invested in USDA export market development programs returned an average of $24.50 to the industry. Hinners also highlighted a critical strategy that USMEF utilizes to leverage industry investments in export markets &ndash; third-party contributions. For many promotional activities that USMEF implements, importers, retailers and other industry partners make significant financial commitments, thereby extending the U.S. industry&rsquo;s reach in key markets.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, emphasized the analytical approach USMEF uses to develop specific marketing strategies. Knowing where and how to invest is critical, she said, and working in-country enables USMEF staff to analyze individual markets, understand supply chains and build long-term relationships with businesses. Yang provided return-on-investment examples for specific promotions in which sales were calculated against USMEF&rsquo;s investments, along with those of promotional partners.&nbsp;</p> <p>USMEF Latin America Representative Homero Recio reviewed a USMEF training and evaluation program in Colombia that was developed to help butcher shops improve operational practices and, ultimately, increase sales of U.S. red meat. The butcher shop program, which was primarily developed for retail outlets owned by importers, improves food safety practices, customer service standards, product handling, packaging and merchandising. Recio shared investment and sales data for specific Colombian importers enrolled in the program, demonstrating the positive impact these operational improvements had on sales of U.S. pork and beef.&nbsp;</p> <p>USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom also addressed conference attendees, providing an update on the current state of red meat exports and his outlook for 2024. Halstrom highlighted Mexico as a market in which both U.S. pork and beef are performing exceptionally well, with pork exports to Mexico well on the way to another annual record. He noted that U.S. pork exports are achieving broad-based growth in 2023, with demand accelerating in Central America and the Caribbean and the U.S. recapturing market share from European pork in several Asia Pacific destinations. The environment is less favorable for U.S. beef, with 2023 exports running well below last year&rsquo;s record-large volumes in major Asian markets. But Halstrom emphasized that even in the face of significant headwinds, the U.S. beef industry has opportunities to capture new customers, especially by highlighting the value and versatility offered by underutilized beef cuts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Guest speakers at the conference included ag policy journalist and analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, who provided an update on Farm Bill negotiations, the fast-approaching government shutdown deadline and other items of interest currently before Congress. Wiesemeyer also highlighted U.S. agricultural interests&rsquo; growing frustration over the lack of progress on some key trade issues, as well as the low priority placed on improving market access and exploring new trade agreements.&nbsp;</p> <p>The conference&rsquo;s opening day concluded with remarks from Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen. A veterinarian and pork producer by trade, Pillen recalled that early in his career, the United States was a net importer of pork. He expressed appreciation for USMEF&rsquo;s efforts to expand global demand and to highlight the quality and safety of U.S. red meat.&nbsp;</p> <p>"We have to work together to defend agriculture, grow agriculture, and sell it all over the world", Pillen said. "And it&rsquo;s important that we're very, very transparent, so that we can maintain the trust we&rsquo;ve earned as the most respected producers in the world.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pillen also recapped his recent trade missions to Vietnam, South Korea and Japan, where he said it was a great privilege to represent Nebraska agriculture and promote U.S. products.&nbsp;</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-17 00:15:40  2025-07-09 18:31:32  Details Edit Delete
6890  Guatambu water treatment installation reaffirms Aurora Coops’ sustainability ambitions  Aurora Coop, a major Brazilian poultry and pork processor, invested over R$ 40 million in the implementation and modernization of water treatment stations for its three largest poultry and pork industrial plants. For these major projects, Aurora Coop reaffirmed its trust in Marel’s cutting-edge technology to provide wastewater treatment stations for the plants in Erechim (RS, Rio Grande do Sul State), Chapecó (SC, Santa Catharina State), and most recently, Guatambu (SC).  <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The installation of these stations has marked a milestone in the cooperative&rsquo;s history, showcasing technological advancements and the adoption of new concepts that are expected to be copied in future installations", says Aurora Coop&rsquo;s Sustainability Coordinator, Luciana Frassetto de Campos Breda. This is the fourth project that Aurora has developed with Marel, which also installed a system at the Xaxim (SC) facility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to pollution control, the implementation of the new treatment stations ensures sustainable development, combining economically significant activities for the region with environmental preservation and social promotion. "Stricter discharge parameters than those required by law, the use of imported technology, automation, greenhouse gas reduction, and effluent reuse at the station itself reinforce important values of Aurora Coop in these projects, such as ethics, quality, trust, and sustainability", says Luciana Breda.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to this initiative, in August 2023, Aurora Coop received the 24th Fritz M&uuml;ller Award in the Pollution Control category. Supported by the state government of Santa Catarina through the Institute of the Environment (IMA), this award recognizes companies and organizations that undertake environmental projects in the state.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The partnership between Aurora Coop and Marel began in 2019, with very successful results. Years later, Aurora Coop decided to expand the production capacity of the Guatambu poultry processing facility. This expansion aimed to provide purified water of the highest quality to the environment and the local community. It is not surprising that Aurora Coop chose Marel&rsquo;s water treatment system once again for this endeavor.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">According to the Sustainability Coordinator, this decision was influenced by the robustness of Marel&rsquo;s equipment, the applied technologies, the expertise of the technical team, and the positive experiences obtained previously. The project was developed in collaboration between the Engineering teams of Aurora Coop and Marel, with Marel&rsquo;s technicians supervising the assembly and startup phases. As a benchmark for the poultry processing industry in Latin America, the Guatambu industrial plant is set to initiateits operations in the first quarter of 2024.</p> <p>The history of the partnership between Aurora Coop and Marel began when the cooperative chose to install a water treatment system at the pork processing plant of Frigor&iacute;fico Aurora in Chapec&oacute; in 2019. &ldquo;During the expansion of the Chapec&oacute; processing plant, we were looking for a supplier of a wastewater treatment solution that could support our growth plans. We found that with Marel, and we also immediately understood that the performance would be far superior to our existing system,&rdquo; says Luciana Frassetto de Campos Breda.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Proper wastewater treatment is a growing concern for meat and poultry processing companies. This is because such processing requires a significant amount of water that needs to be disposed of. Wastewater contains blood, fat, excrement, tissue fragments, and other organic substances. If discharged into the environment without treatment, this could contaminate surface and groundwater resources.<br />Respecting these environmental needs and being committed to sustainability, Marel develops innovative technologies to help food processors comply with environmental regulations and contribute to ecological preservation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the adoption of Marel&rsquo;s system, Aurora Coop pre-treats the effluents from the red lines (blood, oils, fats, and solid and liquid process waste) of the Chapec&oacute; plant in coagulation, flocculation, and flotation (DAF) processes, removing fats and other substances. This pre-treated water is combined with effluent from the green lines (manure, urine, and liquid effluents) and sewage water, and then treated in an activated sludge biological system. After the disinfection process, the purified clean water is safe to be released into the environment.</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-18 00:05:59  2025-07-09 22:47:08  Details Edit Delete
6891  PROVACUNO promotes the Spanish beef sector in Singapore  PROVACUNO, the beef interprofessional in Spain, has promoted a highly relevant meeting in Singapore, taking advantage of the recent expansion of establishments authorized to export to this prominent destination in Southeast Asia, which currently imports 80 tons of beef from Spain, a figure that is expected to be greatly surpassed in the near future.  <p><span lang="DE">The event held on November 14 had the notable participation of the Spanish ambassador in Singapore, Mercedes Alonso Frayle.&nbsp;During her speech, the ambassador highlighted the notable opportunities that Spanish Beef presents in a country that seeks products of the highest quality.&nbsp;Subsequently, the Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Embassy, Antonio Garc&iacute;a Rebollar, delved into the dimension of the Spanish beef sector and the growing demand for this product in Singapore, which exceeds 60,000 tons annually, with a value of more than 250 million euros.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Olga Baniandr&eacute;s, who reported on the recent increase in Spanish establishments authorized to export beef, highlighting the success in the inspection by the Singapore Authorities and obtaining prelisting.&nbsp;This list will be expanded according to demand and the commercial relationship between Spanish companies and Singapore.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Jos&eacute; Ram&oacute;n Godoy, Director of Internationalization of PROVACUNO, highlighted the unique characteristics of Spanish beef, including its cereal-based diet, rigorous compliance with the standards of the European Production Model and the flexibility to supply meats adapted to preferences from the importer, always complying with the quality of our meats in terms of tenderness, low fat content, appearance, juiciness, aroma and flavor.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After the presentations, a B2B meeting took place between companies in the Spanish beef sector and buyers, distributors, and restaurant chains from Singapore.&nbsp;This activity is integrated into ICEX's "Eat Spain, Drink Spain" campaign, aimed at promoting Spanish products in various markets.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Six Spanish companies accompanied PROVACUNO at this event, presenting their products to more than 40 key players in the sector and the media.&nbsp;The beef tasting, prepared by the renowned Michelin-starred Spanish chef, Kisko Garc&iacute;a, received an excellent response from buyers, who praised the quality of the product presented.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">This action marks the beginning of a promotion strategy initially planned for a minimum period of three years.&nbsp;First of all, we will work on the introduction and positioning of the product, to continue with the consolidation phase in the different links of the commercial chain.</span></p>    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-18 09:10:21  2025-07-10 07:06:46  Details Edit Delete
6892  Latest ABS data shows increasing livestock slaughter and decreased saleyard values  The latest livestock products data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that Australia has entered a destocking phase for cattle and sheep, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).  <p><span lang="DE">MLA Manager - Market Information, Stephen Bignell, said the ABS numbers were reflective of the drier conditions experienced in many parts of Australia over winter and producers&rsquo; response to the forecast El Nino summer.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Bignell said the latest ABS statistics for the September quarter showed a 5.7 percent increase in red meat production, with cattle slaughter increased by 10.5% to 1.9 million head and overall beef production up 8.3% to 589,406 tonnes.<br />Lamb slaughter in the September 2023 quarter increased 8.7% to 6.6 million head and lamb meat production increased 7.7% to 160,954 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Bignell said that sheep slaughter, in contrast, decreased by 18.1% to 2.1 million head, with mutton production back 11.8% to 54,189 tonnes, with the decrease largely due to elevated lamb slaughter reducing sheep processing capacity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Even though there is an increase in slaughter for cattle and lamb production, the ABS numbers are reflecting lower overall value due to the lower values being experienced at the saleyards for producers", Mr Bignell said. "The gross value of cattle and calves slaughter decreased 2.5% to $3.2 billion, while sheep and lambs decreased by 18.5% to $956.6 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This is the first time since producer receipts have been recorded that quarterly sheep and lamb receipts were below $1 billion in value.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"For the last three years, Australia has been experiencing a herd rebuild and La Nina weather patterns. The latest ABS data shows that there is currently a turning point to a destocking period for the September quarter of 2023".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Mr Bignell said that there had been some pockets of positive weather and a notable improvement in saleyard market conditions since the data being reported on for the September quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">He added that weather in coming months would be crucial for determining whether there is a longer trend of destocking.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We&rsquo;ve started to see some positive trends in the weather and a solid market response in recent weeks, and a continuation of positive rainfall will further drive that confidence".</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-19 00:05:12  2025-07-06 01:51:57  Details Edit Delete
6893  The trial against Danish Crown starts today  The Climate Movement and Dansk Vegetarisk Forening have filed a case against Danish Crown, where they accuse the company of false marketing. On Monday 20 November, the case starts in the Western High Court.  <p><span lang="DE">The wait has been years long, but on Monday the trial against Danish Crown, brought by the Danish Vegetarian Association and the Climate Movement in Denmark, starts.&nbsp;The two associations accuse Danish Crown of false marketing in connection with the "Climate controlled pig" campaign.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In June 2021, the Danish Vegetarian Association and the Climate Movement in Denmark filed a lawsuit against Danish Crown for breach of the Marketing Act in connection with a campaign with the wording "climate-controlled pig", including the use of the statement "Danish pig is more climate-friendly than you think".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The background for the campaign was that all Danish Crown's farmers had set themselves CO2 reduction targets.<br />The "climate-controlled pig" campaign was therefore a way of communicating that the farmers who supply pigs to Danish Crown are actively working to lower their CO2 footprint, and that there is external control of the achievement of that work.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The court case is solely about the single marketing campaign from 2020. At the same time, however, Danish Crown believes that the case is of principle because it can set a precedent for companies' right to communicate about their sustainability initiatives.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">"</span><span lang="DE">At Danish Crown, we invest massively in sustainability, and if we and other companies are to see the idea of investing billions of kroner, we must be able to turn those investments into good business.&nbsp;We do this precisely by telling consumers about our climate measures &ndash; and thus differentiate ourselves from our competitors.&nbsp;At the same time, we owe the increasing number of consumers who demand more sustainability a clear answer to what they put in the shopping basket.&nbsp;Our sustainability initiatives are part of that answer", says Morten Pedersen, head of sustainability at Danish Crown.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The two associations do not recognize that the Climate Road is such a strong program that you can call meat climate-controlled.&nbsp;Therefore, they have accused Danish Crown of false marketing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The trial is scheduled for six court days, spread over three days in November (20-22) and three days in December (4-6).&nbsp;The verdict is expected to be ready by February 2024 at the latest.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Whether we have been too eager to tell consumers about our climate measures is for the court to decide, but this is a three-year-old campaign which, in isolation, may have been in breach of the Marketing Act.&nbsp;It has nothing to do with our sustainability program, which on the contrary has been developed and improved since the campaign.&nbsp;At Danish Crown, we have set ourselves some concrete goals to reduce CO2 emissions, and all our farmers have committed to a wide range of sustainability initiatives.&nbsp;This is the fact we would like to keep telling consumers", says Morten Pedersen.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-20 00:08:58  2025-07-09 01:12:46  Details Edit Delete
6894  UK exporters promote beef, lamb and pork in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire  Exporters have been developing further opportunities to satisfy the appetite for red meat in West Africa during a trade mission to Ghana and the Côte d’Ivoire, according do the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).  <p style="font-weight: 400;">Ten exporters from nine UK businesses took part in the mission, where they met with six buyers in Abidjan, C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire, and a further 15 during three days in Ghana.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">They also flew the flag for high-quality British beef, lamb and pork at a reception in each country, hosted by their respective High Commissioners.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr Awal Fuseini, AHDB lead on exports to West Africa, said:&nbsp;"Exports and international market development have been highlighted by our levy payers as one of the key areas where AHDB supports them.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"International trade missions like this play a key role in in helping our exporters nurture and build on opportunities for our high-quality, sustainably produced products on the global stage.&nbsp;The mission to Ghana and the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire was a great success and perfectly illustrated this work in practice".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The&nbsp;Prospects for UK agri-food exports&nbsp;analysis highlights opportunities to expand the amount of commodity level red meat the UK currently exports to Ghana and the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire, with offal being a key product for both markets.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2022, UK exports of red meat to Ghana were worth &pound;7.9m, while the value of red meat exports to the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire stood at &pound;2.3m. The UK is the top supplier of sheep meat to Ghana, while pork is the main red meat shipped from the UK to the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire with potential to increase its market share.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr Fuseini added: "West Africa is one of our key target markets and we already ship beef, lamb and sheep meat products to the region. We have a foot in the door and our red meat exporters are in a strong position to grow their market presence in the region as it develops further and the population expands".</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-20 00:05:17  2025-07-10 01:07:50  Details Edit Delete
6895  INTERPORC: The Spanish pork sector, a benchmark in sustainability  Alberto Herranz, director of the Interprofessional of White Coated Pigs (INTERPORC), has stated that “few sectors have deployed as much effort and made as much progress in defending the environment as the Spanish pig sector.” . This was stated in his speech at the '333 Experience Facilities and Environment 2023' conference held in Lleida.  <p><span lang="DE">In his presentation titled 'the Spanish pork sector, a benchmark in sustainability', Herranz presented various official data from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO).&nbsp;Figures that demonstrate the great advances in environmental sustainability of the sector in the last 30 years.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For Herranz, "the search for sustainable solutions in pork production is continuous". A commitment that generalizes to all professionals in the sector and that has translated into "important emissions reductions due to the efficiency achieved in parameters such as animal feed, the genetic, &nbsp;breeding and health conditions, &nbsp;energy improvement, &nbsp;reducing the water footprint, or the treatment of slurry and its agronomic application".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among many other figures, Herranz detailed that "between 1990 and 2021, pork has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 42.9% and today it only accounts for 2.43% of the total of all GHG emissions in Spain". He also recalled that "in the last thirty years the water footprint has been reduced by 30% for each kilo of pork produced at the farm level".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Finally, he highlighted that "total ammonia emissions estimated for 2021 have been reduced by 2.7%, compared to 1990, and by 2.4%, compared to 2020 estimates". Furthermore, also in ammonia, "in 2021 a reduction of 5.9% has been achieved compared to 2005, that is, the annual reduction target of 3% has almost doubled".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite the good data in the sector, as the director of INTERPORC recalled, pork continues to work to improve.&nbsp;In this sense, he highlighted that "the sector wants and can be increasingly sustainable in all three aspects: social, economic and environmental".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">And that is why he stated that the Interprofessional is developing "a roadmap focused on four major areas: climate change, air quality, water and circular economy". A document whose objective is to provide companies with the information they need to continue implementing changes that improve their environmental parameters.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-20 00:10:41  2025-07-09 08:43:06  Details Edit Delete
6896  QMS: Improved productivity helping to counteract livestock declines  As the countdown to Christmas begins in earnest, there is firm demand for the available supply levels of beef, lamb and pork products in Scotland.  <p>Iain Macdonald, Market Intelligence Manager at Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), explains that, in early November, cattle, sheep, and pig prices were 8-9% higher than during the same period of 2022, with cattle and sheep prices showing a 20-25% lead on their five-year average, and pig prices up by 35-40%.</p> <p>Iain said:"We have now seen a slight festive price uplift for prime cattle, with R4L steers reaching 500.5p/kg dwt in Scotland in the week ending November 11 after seven weeks at 499p/kg. Meanwhile, during the first week of November, Scotland&rsquo;s lamb auction market prices reached a 16-week high of 264p/kg lwt, with further increases in the second week of the month suggesting that a seasonal rebalancing is underway. By contrast, the seasonal downturn in prime pig prices has continued, with the GB SPP slipping to 217.2p/kg dwt, compared with a summer peak of 225.6p/kg".</p> <p>Iain explained: "Kantar retail sales data provides insight into how the seasonal demand pattern can support farmgate prices. In the four-week period ending after Christmas in recent years, there has generally been a significant increase in the value and volume of sales. Over the past five years, beef sales have been 10-15% above their annual average, with value showing a stronger increase than volume. Seasonality also bolsters lamb sales to around 45% above their annual average. Pork, however, generally sees the opposite trend, though this excludes gammon, pork, and sausages, which are a festive staple for many households".</p> <p>Looking ahead, there are signs that the beef herd is stabilising, with a reduction in cull cow slaughter numbers at Scottish abattoirs during summer and autumn 2023. This follows a reduction in beef cow numbers of 3.5% year-on-year, according to Scotland&rsquo;s June Agricultural Census, with total cow numbers now standing at 394,700 head, 14,500 fewer than in June 2022. England&rsquo;s census June results were similar, with beef cow numbers down 3.6% year-on-year. Though if you compare the numbers with 2018, England&rsquo;s beef herd was down by 11.9%, compared to a 7% fall in Scotland.</p> <p>Iain added: "Longer term, we could see an impact on beef availability. ScotEID calf registrations show a significant impact from herd contraction in the first nine months of 2023, with a decline of 2.7% on 2022. The June census indicates growth in the dairy herd, but dairy-sired registrations have continued to trend sharply lower this year, while beef-sired registrations have fallen by 2.3% in the first nine months. This is likely to have significant impact on the market in Q4 2024 as the previous year&rsquo;s spring calf crop accounts for around half of slaughtering in the final quarter of the year, before its peak effect happens at the start of 2025. Before we get to this point, a stable 2022 calf crop combined with a slight reduction in store cattle crossing the border could provide some support to supply in early 2024".</p> <p>Scottish sheep numbers must be compared against the previous census in June 2021, and the June 2023 results showed a decline of 2.2% in the ewe flock over the past two years, down to at 2.51 million head. A steeper reduction is clear in lamb numbers, down 151,000 head or 4.5% on 2021, to 3.2 million head. This reflected a fall to 127.5 lambs per 100 ewes in 2023, down from 130.6 per 100 in 2020 and 2021. Nevertheless, productivity appears to be trending upwards over time and remains higher than in England, where the national lambing percentage dropped from 127.4 lambs per 100 ewes in 2021 and 2022, to 121.6 lambs per 100 ewes in 2023. Reduced lambing rates in Scotland and England, coupled with relatively firm finished auction market volumes this autumn, suggests that we could have a reduced carryover of hoggs into 2024. With domestic production set to remain tight, it may help to offset the potential effect of increased sheep meat imports from Australia and New Zealand on the market in the run up to Easter, especially if lamb exports to the EU continue to perform as well as they have this year.</p> <p>Iain said of the pig herd: "Although census results show a five percent reduction in Scottish sow numbers compared to 2021, gilt numbers have surged, suggesting that farms are now restocking after the challenges of 2021 and 2022, and fattening pig numbers were up marginally from 2021. The results also point to an improvement in productivity, with 9.7 fattening pigs per sow being reported, up from 9.2 in 2021. England&rsquo;s recovery appears to be slower, with the June census showing that fattening pigs were still down by 13% year-on-year, and by 14% on 2021.</p> <p>"While EU pork production is also set to remain fundamentally tight into next year, EU farmgate prices have taken a more significant seasonal downturn than in GB, and import prices are likely to have fallen as a result, placing some competitive pressure on the domestic market".</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-21 00:05:54  2025-07-08 03:42:19  Details Edit Delete
6897  Brazil: Egg exports remain high at 173.7 percent in 2023  Brazilian egg exports (considering all products, including fresh and processed) totaled 1,026 thousand tons in October, reports the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The number exceeds the total shipped in the same period in 2022 by 74.8%, with 587 tons.  <p><span lang="DE">In revenue, the increase is 38.5%, with US$2.389 million generated in the tenth month of this year, compared to US$1.725 million in the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Over the 10 months of 2023, 23,669 thousand tons were exported, a volume 173.7% higher than that recorded in the same period last year, with 8,649 thousand tons.&nbsp;In the same period, egg exports generated revenue of US$58.715 million, a balance 198.7% higher than the total accumulated in the same period of 2022, with US$19.657 million.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Egg shipments remain at levels notably higher than the history of the last 10 years, and should end this year representing volumes of shipments that should exceed 1% of total national production, gaining markets and revenue for the country, but ensuring a sufficient amount of this highly versatile and nutritious protein for Brazilian consumers", assesses the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Among export destinations, there was a reversal of positions among the main importers.&nbsp;Chile, a market that, until recently, had not imported eggs from Brazil, began shipments and has already taken the lead among the main destinations, with a total of 385 tons imported in October.&nbsp;Next is Japan, with 218 tons imported in the same period, a number 99.6% higher than that achieved in the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Increasingly, Brazilian producers have been looking to the international market as another sales alternative, including increasing sales of processed eggs that have high added value", analyzes the markets director, Lu&iacute;s Rua.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-21 00:10:08  2025-07-10 06:06:02  Details Edit Delete
6898  AHDB: Sheep meat prices hold firm throughout October  The GB deadweight SQQ grew to 564pkg for the month of October, an increase of 14p from September, and growth of 44p from the same time last year, informs AHDB.  <p><span lang="DE">Prices gained momentum throughout the month, ending at 569.8p for the w/e 04 November. This week provided the largest year on year change since the new season began, with growth of 57p. Defra clean sheep slaughter for October sits at 1.1m head. This is an increase of 102,000 head from September, as we move closer to seasonal production peaks. Throughputs for October are however the lowest in the last five years, indicating a general tightness of supply.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Looking at the liveweight equivalent, the SQQ price ended the month as it began at 252.2p/kg. There was some upward movement throughout the month to a high of 258.2p, which gave an average price of 255p for October. This is slight growth of 4p from September, and 26p from the same time last year. Average weekly throughputs are slightly higher than the same time last year, at 110,000 head per week for October, an increase of 5,000 head per week from 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">GB store prices remain firm, sitting at &pound;77.40 per head for the week ending 04 November, growth of &pound;7.60 (11%) from the same time in 2022. Auction markets across GB are suggesting that store trade is still strong despite persistent higher than usual prices, and reports of bad weather making it harder to finish lambs. This may suggest that demand for stores is strong, despite uncertainty on what finished prices may do in early next year when stores would be ready to market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The domestic lamb market is being supplied through a higher level of imports compared to the previous month and year. Total imports of sheep meat grew by 123 t on the month to reach 4,460 t for September, up 730 t from September 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Suppliers of these imports have shifted, as volumes of imports from Australia have grown following expansion of its sheep flock and access to tariff-free trade with the UK. Imports from Australia were just under 1,200t for September, up by 270 t from August. This is similar to the levels seen between January - April 2022, so is not unprecedented. We continue to monitor the levels of imports coming from Australia as the TRQ progresses. Prices in Australia remain very internationally competitive thanks to a record sized sheep flock.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Volumes from our largest supplier - New Zealand - have fallen from last year, down 330 t. Australian product may be displacing some other imports due to its price competitiveness. Imports from New Zealand totalled 2,300 t, a fall of 410 t from August.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Sheep meat exports have grown to 6,850 t for September, up 400 t from August, with growth of 450 t from 2022. Lower production volumes in the EU have supported exports to countries in the continent. With further&nbsp;falls in production expected in the EU, we could see growth in exports if seasonal religious events boost demand.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">With new season lambs slower to come forward this year, alongside favourable export conditions, the tighter marketplace has offered support to the trade. As we move into the Christmas period, we may see greater numbers coming to market, alongside continued pressure from imported product.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-21 00:15:24  2025-07-10 00:16:36  Details Edit Delete
6899  EMN INTERVIEWS: Paolo Patruno, Clitravi - Anuga 2023        Events adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-22 00:30:28  2025-07-10 06:04:56  Details Edit Delete
6900  USAID-funded TRANSFORM project secures additional private sector support for antimicrobial use  Poultry industry leaders unite over industry principles to reduce the need to use antimicrobials in an effort to combat antimicrobial resistance.  <p style="font-weight: 400;">Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that spreads amongst human, animal, and plant populations, weakening our ability to prevent and treat future infections. To effectively tackle AMR and reduce its impact on global health security, the USAID-funded Transformational Farm Output Risk Mitigation (TRANSFORM) project is leveraging multisectoral interventions using the One Health approach that recognizes the interdependencies between the health of humans, animals, and the environment. As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations in supporting antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Today, 11 poultry organizations are announcing their commitment to antimicrobial use stewardship principles that reduce the need to use antimicrobials at the farm level. These organizations are commended for recognizing the importance of antimicrobial use stewardship:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam (AHAV)&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Asociaci&oacute;n Latinoamericana de Avicultura (ALA)&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">British Poultry Council (BPC)&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Canadian Poultry &amp; Egg Processors (CPEP)&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Cargill, Inc., a global agribusiness&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC)&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Hoa Phat, a Vietnam-based company&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">McDonald&rsquo;s, a global foodservice provider&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Srinivasa Farms, an India-based company&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC)&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Tyson Foods, a United States-based company&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These organizations join eight others that have already adopted or endorsed the principles, including Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Federaci&oacute;n Nacional de Avicultores de Colombia (FENAVI), Poultry Federation of India (PFI), Unione Nazionale Filiere Agroalimentari Carni e Uova (UNAITALIA), Thai Broiler Processing Exporters Association (TBA), Vietnam Poultry Association (VIPA), DABACO Group and Kenchic Limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Each of the 19 organizations that have endorsed or adopted the antimicrobial use stewardship principles brings us closer to our goal of an industry-wide commitment", said Robin Horel, IPC President. "We&rsquo;re inspired by the private sector leadership that has been demonstrated thus far, and hope others are motivated to take action to proactively reduce risks to their flocks and beyond".&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Collectively, these organizations reach over 100 countries and represent over 30% of global poultry meat production spanning all sectors of poultry production from fully integrated systems to small farms. Each of these organizations are demonstrating industry leadership in their commitment to these principles, recognizing that action starts at the farm.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">By adopting or endorsing the principles, organizations are committed to encouraging or taking action that centers around four key points. First, organizations agree to take a risk-based approach around each instance of antimicrobial use and consider why, when, which and how much to administer. Second, organizations agree to adopt farm management practices that improve animal health and would reduce the need for antimicrobial use. Third, organizations commit to using antimicrobials only in compliance with national authorizations and, fourth, that antimicrobials critically important for human medicine should only be used under a supervising veterinarian&rsquo;s diagnosis and oversight.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Through the One Health approach, we know that human health is linked with the health of animals", said Annie Kneedler, Chief of Party for TRANSFORM. "By advancing science-based antimicrobial use stewardship principles, we are able to create an ecosystem where animal health improves, the need for antibiotic use decreases, and animal production increases. These collective efforts contribute to the Global Health Security Agenda goals of reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases, lessening their impacts on the health of humans around the world".&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Led by a private-sector consortium that includes Cargill, Heifer International and IPC, TRANSFORM is working in Kenya, India and Vietnam to advance market-driven animal health solutions that increase global health security by combatting zoonotic disease and AMR. By working throughout the value chain, TRANSFORM aims to drive lasting, systemic change through on-farm practices, holistic animal nutrition research, antimicrobial use stewardship, and access to finance to support animal health and economic sustainability.&nbsp;</p>    Technology adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-22 00:05:02  2025-07-09 22:20:32  Details Edit Delete
6901  Australia: New lot feeding brief shows record capacity  On Tuesday, the Australian Lot Feeders Association (ALFA) and MLA released the September lot feeding brief, which monitors trends and provides an overview in the lotfeeding sector.  <p><span lang="DE">Survey results show continued growth in the industry. Capacity figures in each state were relatively steady, with small increases in major lot feeding states which boosted national capacity by 21,231, to the highest number on record at 1,576,858.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Numbers on feed continued to trend upward by 1,545 to 1,258,377 head, with utilisation rates remaining stable at 80%, just above the 5-year utilisation average (79%). This slight increase to numbers on feed made the September quarter the second highest cattle on feed volume on record, only behind Q1 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Despite upshifts in capacity and number on feed, quarterly turn-off fell by 10%, to 618,017 head in the September quarter, the lowest quarterly turn-off figure since Q4 2013. This indicates a shift to cattle spending a longer time on feed.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Feeder steer price and supply has assisted the record quarter for lot feeders. In September there was a 46&cent; drop on the NLRS feeder steer indicator quarter on quarter, a 42% decline year on year. Year on year yardings were up 23% to 80,397 head in the quarter, and weights have remained relatively stable at 408kg/head, 8kg lower than the June quarter.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Contrasting eased stock prices, wheat prices experienced their third consecutive price increase, growing by 8% to $439/tonne. This was a $49/tonne increase to year-ago prices. These trends continue to put pressure on overall ration costs, dampening the impact of reduced feeder prices for lot feeders.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Grainfed beef exports have been well placed in the national export of red meat, increasing by 10% to 85,050 tonnes, making the 2023 September quarter the largest quarter on record. This record was well supported by rising export volumes to the country&rsquo;s three top markets &ndash; Japan, South Korea and China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">After a slight easing in the second quarter, Japan and South Korea markets recovered, increasing by 3% and 10% respectively. Exports to China maintained growth for the third quarter in a row to 22,998 tonnes. The second largest volume of grainfed exports to China, below the record imports of 2019 driven by African Swine Fever (ASF), caused a protein shortage in the country.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-22 00:10:13  2025-07-08 21:43:24  Details Edit Delete
6902  Germany: Imports of goose meat have fallen by 32.8 percent in ten years  St. Martin's Day on November 11th is, in addition to Christmas, a traditional occasion to eat roast goose. But poultry seems to end up on the plate less and less in Germany. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports, a total of almost 14,800 tons of goose meat were imported in 2022.  <p><span lang="DE">That was 32.8% less than ten years earlier.&nbsp;In 2012, almost 22,000 tons of goose meat were imported into this country.&nbsp;The decline was particularly significant last year: 19.1% less goose meat was imported in 2022 than in 2021 (18,200 tons).</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The majority (97.6%) of imports again came from Eastern Europe in 2022: a good 11,200 tons of goose meat were imported to Germany from Poland (76.1%), and almost 3,200 tons (21.5%) from Hungary.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Only a small part of the goose meat supply comes from commercial slaughter in Germany.&nbsp;In 2022, almost 2,400 tons of goose meat were produced in this country.&nbsp;Three quarters (75.7%) of these were produced in October, November and December.&nbsp;December alone accounted for 41.4% of annual production.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Compared to other types of poultry, goose meat plays a relatively minor role in Germany's kitchens.&nbsp;Only 0.2% of the 1.5 million tonnes of poultry meat commercially slaughtered in Germany in 2022 came from geese.&nbsp;For comparison: 1.4% came from ducks, 2.4% from soup chickens, 26.3% from turkeys and by far the largest proportion, 69.7%, came from young fattening chickens.</span></p>    Retail adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-22 00:15:28  2025-07-10 02:09:46  Details Edit Delete
6903  EMN INTERVIEWS: Joris Coenen, Belgian Meat Office - Anuga 2023        Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-11-27 00:30:55  2025-07-10 03:46:44  Details Edit Delete
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