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441  US Poultry Industry Continues to Improve Worker Safety Record    <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>According to the National Chicken Council, the total recordable poultry processing illness and injury rate for 2016 was 4.2 cases per 100 full-time workers (per year), down from 4.3 in 2015. The poultry industry&rsquo;s rate of 4.2 was below the rate of 6.9 for similar agricultural industries in terms of injuries per 100 full time workers and lower than the rate of 4.7 for the entire food manufacturing sector.</p> <p>Poultry processing&rsquo;s 2016 rate of 4.2 represents an 82 percent decrease from 1994 (the oldest data available on the BLS website), when the recorded rate was 22.7, demonstrating the immense advancements the industry has made in improving safety for its workforce.</p> <p>&ldquo;Employee safety is of utmost importance. The poultry industry continues to concentrate its efforts on the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses, especially musculoskeletal disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome, by recognizing the benefit of implementing ergonomics and medical intervention principles, while continually effecting new technology and automation in the workplace,&rdquo; said the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council in a statement regarding the report&rsquo;s release. &ldquo;Though the past two decades have shown a remarkable decrease in the numbers and rates of injury and illnesses, the poultry industry is dedicated to pursuing new and inventive ways to safeguard our workforce.&rdquo;</p> <p>The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council consists of members from USPOULTRY, the National Chicken Council and the National Turkey Federation. Collectively, the three organizations represent companies that produce 95 percent of the nation&rsquo;s poultry products and directly employ more than 350,000 workers.</p>    Industry 2017-11-23 07:14:25  2025-08-14 15:09:33  Details Edit Delete
4874  IFFA 2022 to focus on alternative proteins  "Together with our advisory council of experts and exhibitors, we decided last year to expand the IFFA product spectrum and to include process technology for vegetable products and meat made from cell cultures," stated Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim, IFFA Director, Messe Frankfurt.  <p>80% of the usual visitors of the IFFA trade fair are planning to attend o physical event in the near future, according to a recent poll conducted by Messe Frankfurt. By the early booking deadline at the end of March, organizers have received more registrations for the coming fair than at the equivalent point in time of the previous IFFA, underlines Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim, IFFA Director, Messe Frankfurt.<br />"The market leaders from home and abroad have signed up again and we see an increase in demand for exhibition space of around 10%. This is really encouraging and once again shows that IFFA is the 'place to be' when it comes to subjects of topical interest to the sector. And it is an indication of just how much both exhibitors and visitors are looking forward to a resumption of personal encounters and an international exchange of ideas and experience. On the whole, the meat and protein business came through the corona crisis relatively unscathed. Accordingly, the companies have lots of ideas and sufficient funds for investments," he declared.<br />In fact, next year, the trade fair will add a new theme for both exhibitors and visitors, as the food industry is reshaped by alternative protein products.<br />"Together with our advisory council of experts and exhibitors, we decided last year to expand the IFFA product spectrum and to include process technology for vegetable products and meat made from cell cultures. Now, we have taken this step officially for IFFA 2022. However, this subject is not completely new for the fair because more and more plant-based projects have been developed here over the years. In the meantime, consumer demand for alternatives to meat and fish has risen significantly and a rapidly growing market for vegetarian and vegan products has come into being worldwide. Naturally, this also calls for the establishment or transformation of manufacturing capacities. The IFFA nomenclature has always covered all process stages of the meat industry, from processing, via packaging, to sales. The processes and technologies for products made from alternative proteins are very similar and many of our exhibitors are already working successfully in this segment. Thus, it is only logical for us to put IFFA on a broader footing and to open the event up for alternative sources of protein alongside its traditional themes," added Mr. Schmid-Wiedersheim.</p>    Events 2021-08-11 07:58:30  2025-08-14 15:10:32  Details Edit Delete
2395  British beef and sheep sectors to be hit hard by a no-deal Brexit  "We have no doubts that leaving the EU in March without a road map to a trading relationship would be a financial disaster for all farmers", says Ulster Farmers' Union president.  <p>The British government is under pressure after the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, admitted that leaving the EU without a deal in place would be bad for both the short and long-term stability of agriculture, informs <a href="https://www.farminguk.com/News/Gove-s-comments-confirm-no-deal-Brexit-risk-to-farming-says-union_51036.html">Farming UK</a> magazine.<br />"A no-deal Brexit means we would face overall tariff rates of around 11% on agricultural products. But some sectors would be much more severely affected. It&rsquo;s a grim but inescapable fact that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the effective tariffs on beef and sheep meat would be above 40% - in some cases well above that", confirmed Secretary Gove during the annual Oxford Farming Conference.<br />According to AHDB's Horizon report, UK is exporting 15% of its beef production and 33% of its lamb. 90% of exports are sent to European consumers. From the Ulster Farmers' Union president point of view, Micael Gove's declaration leaves no doubt about the turbulence that the farming and food industry must expect in a post-Brexit era. "The most immediate threat remains the fallout from a no deal Brexit. We have no doubts that leaving the EU in March without a road map to a trading relationship would be a financial disaster for all farmers in Northern Ireland", commented UFU president, Ivor Ferguson.</p>    Industry 2019-01-08 10:37:59  2025-08-14 15:11:20  Details Edit Delete
2580  Marel presented several innovative systems at IPPE 2019  Latin America is a new target for the meat processing machine producer as the visitors' presence at the company's stand was impressive.  <p>Marel meat team has kicked off the new year with a bang by opening a 557 sqm at IPPE 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Marel Meat highlighted the flexible shackle-based pork fore-end deboning solution, DeboFlex, along with portion cutters, a trim management system, the new Frank-A-Matic Linker, and solutions for primary processing and skinning. "We had strong level meetings with our Latin American visitors. The DeboFlex and portion solutions seem to be the highlight thus far,", commented Marel Meat EVP David Wilson.<br />Innova has a prominent position on the company's stand this year and is ready to show customers how the software can help them keep full control of their processing facility. With traceability being on everyone&rsquo;s mind these days, Innova offers processors multiple opportunities to gather data and contribute to end-to-end traceability.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source</em>: Marel)</p>    Events 2019-02-14 09:12:22  2025-08-14 15:11:52  Details Edit Delete
6139  Farm efficiency key to success for Scotch Beef Farm of the Year  Being as efficient as possible, and controlling the things which can be controlled are the keys for Aberdeen shire farmer Harry Brown, who, along with his wife Helen and children Abbie and Murray, run this year’s AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year.  <p><span lang="EN-US">The family farms 750 acres at Auchmaliddie Mains, near Maud in Aberdeenshire, with additional seasonal lets. They run about 200 predominantly Limousin-cross sucklers put to one of four Limousin bulls or an Aberdeen Angus, and buy a further 200 store cattle each year to finish. Heifers from the best performing cow lines are kept as replacements, with some also sold with calves at foot at Thainstone, while all other cattle are finished on-farm.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">While the business sells finished cattle deadweight, and is also well known for its success in the commercial showring, a new venture during Covid-19 has given the family a different insight into its cattle enterprise. Now, about 30 of the farm&rsquo;s homebred heifers are finished and sold as direct meat sales, either through farmer&rsquo;s markets or doorstep deliveries to local customers. It is sold alongside Texel cross lamb and eggs from the sheep and hens owned by Abbie and Murray.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">"It&rsquo;s a lot of work, but it has been really rewarding," says Harry. Speaking to the end customer has been a source of great feedback on meat quality and consistency, he says. "It's good to speak to consumers to dispell any myths about how beef and lamb is produced on our farm and Scotland in general. The farmer's markets are a great way to engage with the general public and tell them our story. It&rsquo;s really rewarding to have a customer buy our beef and lamb who has been put off red meat or perhaps not eaten red meat for a while."</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Customers value the consistent quality of Auchmaliddie Mains beef, he says. When home-bred cattle come back from the butcher, he also receives feedback on its quality and how the carcass performed. Traceability means he can go back to the cow and bull, and uses that information to identify the best-performing animals and to ensure the family is consistently focusing on producing high quality, efficient cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Their attention to detail starts with cattle health, with yearly Johne&rsquo;s monitoring, calves being ear notched for BVD at birth, regular foot trimming and routine nutritionist meetings. A health plan is in place which is routinely discussed and updated with the vet, while any bought-in breeding stock is isolated, health checked and tested before entering the breeding herd. All heifers destined for breeding are pelvic measured before bulling to ensure they are suitable for breeding with minimal assistance.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Use of technology has also helped farm efficiency, with CCTV in the calving shed meaning cows can calve in peace but be safely observed. A cattle database has also been introduced to help cut down on manual farm paperwork, which Harry says has helped speed up data entry and analysis. "It has also allowed us to speed up the registration process, and helps planning bulling and calving periods and patterns."</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">But perhaps the biggest gain of all has come from investing in a Ritchie Beef Monitor, purchased through one of the capital grant schemes, used in conjunction with compatible ear tags to give EID tag reading, weighing and recording. It is in the shed which houses about 50 finishing steers, and as cattle need to cross it in order to access the water trough, the business now has daily weights for these steers.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">This allows the Browns to identify when cattle are at their optimum weight without the stress and potential set-back of putting them through a crush, and also reduces the labour requirement. Importantly, it also highlights when cattle are not performing, says Harry. Before the monitor was installed, he says some poorer performing cattle were being fed for a longer time, eating more silage and barley and not gaining much weight. "Now when we monitor the weights we can check when an animal has plateaued, identify them at an early stage and do something about it."</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Heifers are weighed once a month through the cattle handling system, but Harry would like to buy another weigh monitor for them. "We are always trying to improve our efficiency, so we look at weaning weights too, and identify our better performing cow lines by looking back through our records. Identifying the best cows and the non-performers really helps with breeding selection."</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">The business has also recently built a new outdoor silage pit, which has cut down on the need to wrap silage, as well as increasing the farm&rsquo;s storage capacity and efficiency. It has also allowed the old indoor silage pit to be repurposed as bedded pens.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Other areas of the farm receive just as much attention. Soils are regularly analysed and mapped for pH and trace elements, and GPS used for sowing and fertilizer spreading. The family has also undertaken several carbon audits, which has increased their awareness of the issue, and prompted their focus on increasing efficiency.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">"We are always trying to innovate and change and to improve our efficiency. There is only so far you can go with costs - and a lot is out with our control, so we are concentrating on the things we can influence, such as health and herd performance.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">"I think there is a lot we can still do, and when I go to events such as AgriScot, there is lots of technology and knowledge from other industries which beef farmers can use to help their business. It&rsquo;s important to keep up to date with developments as there is always room for improvement."</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Bruce McConachie, QMS Head of Industry Development:</span></strong></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">"What impressed us was how much of a family enterprise the farm business was. They knew what they were aiming to produce and knew the market they were producing for. Ultimately, they have decided to take control of their own supply chain, which is fantastic. They&rsquo;re also looking to improve the performance of the livestock business while capitalising on direct marketing their produce.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">"From a QMS point of view, the family are such fantastic ambassadors for the Scotch Brand, and for Scottish farming as a whole. They&rsquo;re passionate, proud, and very good food producers."</span></p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-02-16 00:10:12  2025-08-14 15:12:58  Details Edit Delete
403  Turkey needs urgent measures to improve its red meat production  The Union Of Turkish Chambers Of Agriculture (TZOB) warns about an ongoing decrease of the red meat production, which is the main factor that is making the prices surge, and calls out for urgent measures to be taken in the Turkish red meat sector.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The president of TZOB ?emsi Bayraktar said in a statement that the Turkish red meat production decreased by 11.2% year-over-year to 791,417 tons in the first nine months of 2017.</p> <p>Mr. Bayraktar declared that the main reason for this decrease is a decline in the beef production.</p> <p>&ldquo;Turkey&rsquo;s sheep production and goat production rose by 10.2 percent and 14 percent respectively in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period of 2016. Even buffalo production saw a 330 percent year-on-year increase in the mentioned period. However, Turkey&rsquo;s cattle production has fallen rapidly in 2017, with the third quarter seeing a 29.4 percent year-on-year decrease,&rdquo; Mr. Bayraktar said in a statement.</p> <p>Furthermore, the Turkish official added that urgent action is essential to be taken and that a subsidy of 1,000 Turkish Lira should be offered to producers per breeding cattle.</p> <p>Mr. Bayraktar also stated that if no action is to be taken, Turkey is going to have to continue to pay billions of dollars for the import of beef and feeder or breeding cattle, after the country already paid 5 billion dollars for such imports in the 2010-2016 period.</p>    Industry 2017-11-14 14:00:01  2025-08-14 15:13:03  Details Edit Delete
4716  Atypical situation in the Mexican swine market  For the last three months, producers are enjoying higher prices, while processors are hoping for a better year in consumption.  <p>In 2020, per capita pork consumption in Mexico has lost a kilo going down to 18.5 kg and production has been impacted by a sanitary crisis (PRRS, PED, etc.) which have caused significant losses of piglets and reproductive sows in the national herd, reducing the productive capacity to take animals to market. However, the pressure felt by producers is slowly fading and the current situation in the Mexican swine market is described as "interesting and atypical" by Fernando Ortiz-H, Ibero-America Business Development Manager at Genesus Inc.<br />"During the last days we have been in touch with pork producers and with pork producers associations leaders, who say they are surprised by the turn that the pork business has taken lately, especially regarding historical prices that have broken several records.<br />If we compare the liveweight pig market prices during the February-May quarter of this year, from February 26th (33 Mexican pesos / kg liveweight) related to the current price, March 26th (47 Mexican pesos / kg liveweight), we observe an increase in the producer's sales price of 42.42% in the last quarter.<br />Now, if we did the calculation comparing the exchange rate of the Mexican peso vs the US dollar on the two dates, and putting everything in pounds, the variation is even greater, it shows us an increase of 50.70% in the last three months. Here the calculation:<br />Liveweight hog price February 26th = US $ 0.71 /lb.<br />Liveweight hog price March 26th = US $ 1.07 /lb.<br />This calculation is interesting because it also tells us about a recovery of the Mexican peso against the US dollar, which favors to some extent the high costs of imported grains, further improving the profitability of the local Mexican producer by achieving a higher cost: benefit in feeding their animals.<br />The above prices are from the State of Jalisco, which produces 30% of the total pork in Mexico. The price in Mexico City is around 48 Mexican pesos (approx. US $ 1.10 / lb liveweight)," he explained in the latest market report.<br />The current prices are driven by supply and demand, with several factors sitting behind:<br />- the losses reported last year by pig producers in their herds<br />- integration of large companies<br />- growth in exports (20% above last year's level for the first four months)<br />- market hog buyers must pay more in order to meet their commitments to their packers.<br />"Pig production, however, has started to recover due to the isolation imposed by the government in the last year, reaching 3.3% in April, compared to the same period in 2020.<br />On the other hand, the COVID impact on the food and tourism industry has begun to slowly subside its effects, as it begins a progressive reopening of restaurants and hotels throughout the country, where the vaccination campaign is fervently advancing.<br />While domestic consumption of pork was at 19.5 kg per capita in 2019, in the last year it fell to 18.5 kg per capita. However, a recovery in consumption is expected from now on.<br />In the first months of the year, there is already a 3.2% recovery in the consumption of pork and its by-products," added Fernando Ortiz-H.</p>    Market 2021-05-28 05:38:57  2025-08-14 15:13:50  Details Edit Delete
5692  Lower Brazilian pork exports in the first seven months of 2022  In the first seven months of 2022, Brazilian exporters sent 649,000 tonnes of pig meat to export markets, according to AHDB. This is a decline of 5% compared with a year earlier. Brazil has not been immune to developments in China, with exports to that market falling by 127,000 tonnes (-38%) in the seven-month period. Despite this, China remained its main destination, taking nearly a third of Brazil’s pig meat exports so far this year, down from half last year.  <p>With so many other exporters who sent significant quantities of animal protein to China over the past couple of years, diversification has been the order of the day. Brazil&rsquo;s pig meat exports to other Asian countries, and those closer to home, have grown markedly. Volumes to the Philippines reached 46,000 tonnes in the first seven months of the year, over four times what they were a year ago. Exports to Thailand also saw considerable growth, up by almost 15,000 tonnes.</p> <p>Notable volume increases to other markets include Singapore (+36%), Venezuela (+44%), and Argentina (+66%).</p> <p>Pig meat production in the first half of the year was over 2.5 million tonnes, 6% higher than a year ago. With export volumes lower over this period, this suggests more Brazilian pig meat is being consumed domestically. With quarterly production of around 1.2 million tonnes, and exports of just 275,000 tonnes on average, it is easy to see the importance of the domestic market.</p> <p>Export volumes can therefore be sensitive to Brazil&rsquo;s own economic fortunes. The Brazilian real had been particularly weak for much of 2020 and 2021, as the country struggled with the pandemic, but in 2022 it has gained strength. This would reduce the competitiveness of Brazilian pig meat exports on global markets, and along with the recovery of the domestic economy, might explain lower shipped volumes.</p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2022-09-07 04:37:59  2025-08-14 15:15:26  Details Edit Delete
2524  AHDB promotion campaign increased sales of thin cut beef stakes    <p>The humorous campaign, aimed at couples aged 25 to 44 years old, promotes thin cut steaks as a quick, easy and versatile midweek meal.</p> <p>Thin cut steaks were specifically chosen as they provided an industry solution to a carcase balance issue, as they utilise cuts that are in surplus during the summer months.</p> <p>Recipes and images featuring saucy slogans such as &ldquo;Fancy a midweek quickie?&rdquo; were rolled out across national newspapers, billboards near to supermarkets and social media over an 11-week period from late May last year.</p> <p>Retailers including Sainsbury&rsquo;s, Asda, Morrisons, The Co-op and Aldi supported the campaign with on-pack stickers, tear off recipes in chillers, adverts in their in-store magazines and recipe booklets at butchery counters, alongside digital activity.</p> <p>Further analysis in Kantar Worldpanel&rsquo;s Consumer Mix Model picked out that 62 per cent of UK households were reached by the campaign, an average of nine times each. Consumer research conducted by Future Thinking also reported a ten per cent rise in claimed mid-week consumption of thin cut steaks.</p>    Industry 2019-02-02 06:54:35  2025-08-14 15:16:36  Details Edit Delete
3830  Japan places huge order for Danish pork products  This time, several Japanese companies are switching from fresh pork to processed meat.  <p>Danish Crown is looking to employ more than 100 people in its pork processing plants as the Japanese market seems ready to import more pork from Denmark. "It actually comes as a surprise that we have to hire so many right now because we have already raised the number of employees by up to 300 since the New Year. The orders from Japan are on products that require relatively much processing, so we are really happy to have to hire at a time when there are unfortunately many other industries that are having difficulty", commented Soren F. Eriksen, CEO of Danish Crown Pork.<br />Last year, Danish Crown's exports to Japan totaled more than DKK 3 billion (&euro;400 million) but much of those products consisted of fresh pork. "Because of the customs system, the Japanese buy almost exclusively fresh meat, which they themselves process and package. Several of our customers are interested in changing, so we have to handle a larger part of the processing. These kinds of agreements take time to get in place - but if we succeed, we will need even more hands in the years to come", added Mr. Eriksen. In 2018, a free trade agreement was signed between the EU and Japan, gradually eliminating duties and other requirements for European exporters.</p>    Market 2020-05-05 09:08:46  2025-08-14 15:16:57  Details Edit Delete
7458  The Spanish pork sector advocates for a trade understanding between the EU and China  The white pork sector advocates for understanding in trade relations between the European Union and China, and makes itself available to the Chinese authorities to share all the documentation they require.  <p><span lang="DE">This has been stated by the White Pork Agri-Food Interprofessional (&nbsp;INTERPORC&nbsp;) following the statement from the Chinese authorities in which they announced an anti-dumping investigation into the import of pork and its by-products originating in the EU. A process that will last about a year and in which there is plenty of time for the EU and China to reach agreements.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The white pork sector, which has met with the Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business, shares the statements made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas in the sense that &ldquo;trade wars are not good for nobody". With absolute respect for the work of the European, Spanish and Chinese authorities, which are in charge of regulating commercial relations, the Interprofessional, which brings together the entire pork chain and the meat industry associations, expresses its wish that this good harmony is maintained in relationships.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Spanish pork sector and Chinese authorities and operators maintain excellent relations that have led Spain to be the first supplier of pork products to China. Commercial relations that are carried out with absolute transparency, and for this reason the Spanish pig companies will collaborate by providing all the information requested by the Chinese authorities.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2023, Spain exported 560,488 tons of pork meat and processed products to China for a value of 1,223 million euros. Spanish pork products are highly appreciated in China and have the trust of consumers because they guarantee food safety through the most demanding production model in the world.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-06-19 00:15:53  2025-08-14 15:17:01  Details Edit Delete
2820  China to start ASF tests in large farms  Until now, the authorities did not permit commercial companies to carry out tests for the disease.  <p>Testing kits for African swine fever (ASF) virus will be distributed to companies that own large pig farms if they want to carry out tests on the disease in their units, informs the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Previously, the Beijing authorities did not permit commercial companies to carry out tests for the disease even if the outbreaks have hit hard the pig sector in the country.<br />Large-scale farms and farms that raise pigs for breeding will be allowed to carry their own tests for ASF and local authorities have been urged by the ministry to help entrepreneurs to obtain these kits.<br />China is the home of the largest hog herd and it is confronted with multiple ASF outbreaks since August 2018. The virus has been confirmed even in the country's remote Tibet Autonomous Region, in two farms located near the Indian border. More than 22 provinces have been affected by AFS in the last 9 months and since the beginning of this year, the virus has been confirmed in Mongolia, Vietnam and Cambodia. The worst-case scenario, presented by Rabobank analysts, talks about losses of 25% to 35% in Chinese pork production leading to a shift in global trade patterns. From this perspective, testing for ASF virus in large enterprises looks like one last attempt to limit the losses that the Chinese pork industry is expected to witness in mid-term.</p>    Industry 2019-04-16 10:25:03  2025-08-14 15:17:45  Details Edit Delete
1957  Mexico ranks seventh largest among animal protein producers worldwide  Mexico is the seventh largest animal protein producer in the world, with a cumulative production of 9.3 million tons of beef, pork, poultry and eggs.  <p>The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishing and Food (Sagarpa) from Mexico said in a statement that the country produced 2.8 million tons of eggs, 3.2 million tons of poultry meat, 1.9 million tons of beef and 1.4 million tons of pork per year, as reported by the State News Agency.</p> <p>The Mexican ministry added that thanks to the public policy actions and promotion programs, Mexico is now the eleventh agro-food producer and tenth agro-food exporter in the world.</p> <p>In addition, Mexican officials said the livestock activities in the country occupy 109.8 million hectares and reached a production of 6.7 million tonnes per year of poultry meat, beef, pork, goat and sheep meat, with an export value of 3,547 million dollars to the year.</p>    Industry 2018-09-25 13:48:14  2025-08-14 15:18:38  Details Edit Delete
7391  Quality Meat Scotland starts search for new Scotch ambassadors  Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is looking for ambassadors to support its wider reputation work to promote the benefits of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork to communities around Scotland.  <p><span lang="DE">Ambassadors will be involved in various activities including on-farm food and farming events, classroom sessions and cookery demonstrations. They will also provide support at industry events such as Scotsheep, and may be asked to feature in case studies as part of campaign work as part of the role.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The positions help to fulfil a key part of QMS&rsquo;s strategy to connect with consumers about the benefits of including red meat as part of a healthy, balanced and sustainable diet.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"For these roles, where ambassadors will be paid for the time involved, we are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for agriculture and who enjoy working with young people", explains Tracy Martin, Health and Education Coordinator at Quality Meat Scotland.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"We would welcome applications from people who have good communication and interpersonal skills, and are keen to be part of a team which is passionate about talking to people about the positives of Scotland&rsquo;s red meat sector from farm to fork.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"It&rsquo;s an opportunity to get involved in something that is really rewarding, and is crucial part of QMS&rsquo;s remit to help educate people about the benefits of Scotch and Specially Selected brands. If you would like to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Daniella Forbes, who works in a similar role as a QMS cookery demonstrator, adds: "I have been delivering cookery demos and workshops in schools around the Central Belt for over six years. The QMS initiative is such a great opportunity to showcase Scottish produce and cookery skills to our young people. Not only does it make them more knowledgeable about how our world class red meat is produced, it also encourages them to taste ingredients that may be new to them, and inspires them to cook the dishes themselves".</span></p>    Industry adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2024-05-29 00:05:53  2025-08-14 15:20:21  Details Edit Delete
6802  JBS becomes Brazil's largest employer with 151,000 Workers  JBS has solidified its position as Brazil's leading employer in 2023, with 151,200 direct employees engaged in various operations across the nation. Between January and August of this year alone, the company generated 7,300 new jobs, marking a 5% increase compared to December 2022. On a global scale, JBS employs 270,000 individuals in over 20 countries through its extensive network of more than 400 production units and offices.  <p><span lang="DE">"We are aware that we play a significant role in creating jobs and income in various regions, with a particularly positive impact on the small towns where we operate.&nbsp; In many of these areas, we are the primary employer, and our growth drives the economic development of these regions", stated&nbsp;Gilberto Xand&oacute;, President of JBS Brazil.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">In 2023, JBS completed significant investments in ready-made foods within Brazil, launching the first two breaded products and a sausage product line at the new Seara facility in the state of Paran&aacute;.&nbsp; Additionally, the company resumed operations at the Friboi industrial unit in Juara, Mato Grosso, and announced the creation of 1,400 new jobs with the recovery and modernization of the Diamantino (MT) unit.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">More than just statistics, these job opportunities directly enhance the lives of countless individuals.&nbsp; This is the case for Natanael Alves Moreira, who was recently hired as a production monitor at JBS's Cajamar (SP) unit and saw this opportunity as a path to prosperity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Natanael, a resident of Franco da Rocha, a municipality in the metropolitan area of S&atilde;o Paulo, brought 12 years of experience in the food production sector, including a brief stint in logistics. In July, he was hired by JBS. "I was drawn to the growth potential", he explains. "I believe my professional advancement here depends solely on my effort and determination, and that there are numerous paths to this success".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Similarly, 19-year-old&nbsp;Maria Bezerra da Silva, from the city of Bu&iacute;que, Pernambuco,&nbsp; was recently employed as a cleaning assistant at the Cajamar unit.&nbsp; "'I am thrilled because this is my first job with a formal contract", she shares. "It is the first step to ensure a better future for me and my family", she says.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">JBS's status as Brazil's primary employer underscores its significant role in the national economy.&nbsp; A recent study, released last week and conducted by Fipe, the Institute of Economic Research Foundation, via Nereus, the Regional and Urban Economics Lab at the University of S&atilde;o Paulo, revealed that JBS and its affiliated production chains in Brazil collectively contribute to 2.10% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and are responsible for generating 2.73% of the country's jobs.</span></p>    Market adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2023-10-16 00:15:06  2025-08-14 15:20:23  Details Edit Delete
3131  Cargill presents sustainability target for 2030    <p>Cargill intends to cut the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% in the next 10 years. The company presented its initiative called &ldquo;BeefUp Sustainability&rdquo; which focuses on four key areas: grazing management, feed production, innovation and food waste reduction. The 30% reduction builds on the industry's existing GHG efficiency efforts and will equate to removing 2 million cars from US highways for a year, according to Cargill specialists. <br />"This initiative builds on the strong environmental stewardship work already led by farmers and ranchers. Cargill is creating connections across the entire North American beef supply chain. Together, we can expand current sustainable agricultural practices to make a meaningful difference. We will only be successful if farmers and ranchers are successful,", explained Jon Nash, who leads Cargill's North American protein business.<br />According to the company, beef industry sustainability has already improved in North America. Farmers and ranchers produce 18% of the world's beef with only 8% of the world's cattle. Data suggest the North American beef supply chain is already more than 35% efficient from a GHG perspective than the global average.<br />As an initial step in the BeefUp Sustainability initiative, Cargill will expand its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The two parts are working closely on another project meant to reduce the water used for crop irrigation in Nebraska. Over the next three years, Cargill and TNC will work hand-in-hand with farmers and ranchers to demonstrate how grazing management planning and adaptive management improve sustainability outcomes related to soil, carbon storage, vegetation, wildlife habitat, water and other ecological parameters.</p>    Industry 2019-07-26 04:52:50  2025-08-14 15:20:49  Details Edit Delete
5677  SIAL 2022: Focus on the meat industry  SIAL Paris, which will take place from October 15th to 19th at Paris Nord Villepinte, is the world’s largest professional food trade fair, featuring more than 7,000 exhibitors and 400,000 products from ten different sectors. From raw ingredients to vegetables and from organic produce to frozen foods, the entire food industry gathers at SIAL Paris to discuss and develop their business.  <p>Among these companies, many belong to a sector that is increasingly coming under scrutiny: meat.<br />While alternative proteins are gaining steam,&nbsp;the meat industry remains a very dynamic sector in France and abroad, and it holds the winning cards to a sustainable future. Areas for which concrete solutions will be presented at the next edition of SIAL include: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, guaranteeing animal well-being, protecting healthy soils, optimizing water management, limiting food waste, ensuring product traceability and safety, and opting for sustainable packaging. SIAL&rsquo;s &ldquo;Own the Change&rdquo; theme invites food industry professionals&nbsp;to gather together, seize upon this transformative time, and make the food planet more sustainable.&nbsp;<br />Demonstrating the&nbsp;importance of the field for the trade fair, the section is further categorized into&nbsp;three areas: Butcher meat, Poultry and game, and Pork products.</p>    Events adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro 2022-08-30 04:36:59  2025-08-14 15:21:24  Details Edit Delete
2681  Denmark sets a goal in reducing food waste    <p>The Danish Ministry of Environment and Food, together with the Danish representations in the US, China and Japan, announced that is seeking measures to tackle food waste. "If we want to do something good for our environment and our limited resources, reducing food waste and food loss is a great place to start. I would like us in Denmark to take the lead in this fight.<br />Every year, almost one-third of all the food produced in the world goes to waste. And also in Denmark, we have challenges with food waste. Each house has food waste for approx. NOK 3,000 (&euro;305) a year", says environment and food minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen.<br />Therefore, on Monday 11 March, the Minister for the Environment and Food visits the NGO WeFood, which is run by DanChurchAid, and which sells goods that cannot be sold in normal supermarkets, even if they fail nothing.</p> <p>In order to focus on the global challenges with food waste, Danish embassies will hold a series of events and initiatives on 12 March 2019, which will focus on the agenda. The Ministry of the Environment and Food also holds an event on the prevention of food loss and food waste. This is part of the fact that the Minister for the Environment and Food is the ambassador for the UN World Goal on precisely preventing food loss and food waste.<br />On the basis of the UN's global goal for sustainable development, the Minister for the Environment and Food is also hosted by the World Food Summit - Better Food for More People on 29-30. August this year. The annual summit aims to establish a platform for managers who will help transform the global food system into a sustainable and healthy food system. Optimal use of resources, including prevention of food loss and food waste, is among other things on the agenda.</p>    Industry 2019-03-11 05:27:23  2025-08-14 15:23:16  Details Edit Delete
3413  Kepak announce Welsh Black Cattle Scheme  An exclusive scheme will promote one of the oldest breeds in Britain as a premium product.  <p>Irish food producer Kepak announced a new partnership with Welsh Black Cattle Society to promote one of the oldest breeds in Britain as a top product. The Welsh Black is a dual-purpose breed of cattle native to Wales and offers cattle that meet the needs of modern farming, with medium-sized suckler dams that are easy to manage and capable of rearing strong pure or cross-bred calves that will suit a range of beef finishing systems.<br />"The Welsh Black is a breed steeped in history. We hope that by partnering with Kepak we will be able to safeguard the commercial viability of the breed long into the future. The programme will have the dual benefit of providing a degree of certainty to our farmers while offering consumers the premium quality beef that they are accustomed to," explained Meredydd Jones, Chairman of the Welsh Black Cattle Society<br />Kepak&rsquo;s Welsh Black Beef Club, in partnership with the Welsh Black Cattle Society, will be based on the quality and sustainable supply of Welsh Black beef and promote the further development of the breed. "We are always looking for ways to evolve and innovate. We are delighted to be establishing this scheme, which will provide a premium to suppliers of quality Welsh Black cattle, and believe the brand created will resonate with the Welsh consumer," stated Prys Morgan, Kepak St Merryn Procurement Director.</p> <p>The scheme will be available from January 2020 to producers who can supply Welsh Black cattle that meet Kepak&rsquo;s quality standards, including defined specifications and criteria yet to be confirmed, according to a press release.<br />"At a time when the beef sector in Wales is under significant pressure, I am particularly pleased that Kepak and the Welsh Black Beef Society are working together to develop an exclusive scheme based on the quality, sustainable supply of Welsh Black beef. It is an exciting new opportunity that has been brought about by industry working together," commented Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Welsh Government.<br />To attain membership in the Kepak Welsh Black Cattle Club, producers will be required to undertake vital benchmarking exercises and collect data on key aspects such as herd performance, carbon footprinting, environmental management, feed and antibiotic use.</p>    Industry 2019-11-26 07:05:43  2025-08-14 15:25:00  Details Edit Delete
948  New study could help increase meat production  An analysis on microbes in stomachs of cattle could help boost meat and milk production, according to the University of Edinburgh's press release.  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A study led by The Roslin Institute and Scotland&rsquo;s Rural College (SRUC) focuses on understanding which types of microbe &ndash; such as bacteria &ndash; are best at helping cattle to extract energy from their food, experts say. It also identifies enzymes that are specialised for breaking down plant material, which could help in the quest to develop new biofuels.</p> <p>Researchers focused on microbes found in a cow&rsquo;s rumen &ndash; the first of its four stomachs. The rumen is home to diverse strains of microorganisms, such as bacteria, archaea and fungi, which help the animal to extract energy and nutrients from its food.</p> <p>The team used an advanced technique called metagenomics, which involves analysing the genetic composition all of the microbes that exist within an organism, in this case a cow. They studied samples of rumen gut contents from 43 cows and identified 913 diverse strains of microbes living in the rumen.</p> <p>Most of the microbes uncovered have never been seen before and may have potential uses in the biofuels and biotechnology industries. By analysing their genetic information, the team pinpointed previously unknown enzymes that can extract energy and nutrition from plant material.</p> <p>"This has been a truly fascinating study, and really we are only beginning to understand what these microbes do. The fact most of them were very different to microbes that have already been discovered surprised us, so we just can&rsquo;t wait to study them further. If we can improve the efficiency of digestion in cows and other ruminants, we may be able to produce more food for people whilst using fewer resources. This is a key aim of improving global food security," said Professor Mick Watson from the Roslin Institute.<br />"The newly identified microbial species in the rumen of beef cattle will greatly improve our understanding of how the rumen microbial ecosystem works. Using breeding and nutritional interventions, we will be able to use this information to help improve cattle health and performance throughout the world," Professor Rainer Roehe<br />from SRUC added.</p> <p>The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, was carried out in collaboration with experts at Scotland&rsquo;s Rural College (SRUC) and The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen.</p>    Industry 2018-03-16 06:10:21  2025-08-14 15:25:45  Details Edit Delete
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