27Jul, 20

Brazilian pork exports continue to increase

Brazilian pork exports (considering all products, fresh and processed) totaled 96,100 tonnes in June 2020, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA). This figure is 50.4% higher than in June 2019 (63,900 tonnes).During the first six months of this year, pork sales have increased by 37.01% compared to 2019 (479,400 t exported between January and June 2020 versus 349,900 t for the same period in 2019).Asia, the flagship of Brazilian exports, imported 374,500 t in the first half of this year, a balance 83.1% higher than that recorded in 2019. China, the largest im …

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22Jul, 20

World’s meat production to fall 1.7% this year

“The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt – at varying degrees – across all food sectors assessed by FAO. Whilst COVID-19 has posed a serious threat to food security, overall, our analysis shows that from the global perspective, agricultural commodity markets are proving to be more resilient to the pandemic than many other sectors. That said, owing to the size of the challenge and the enormous uncertainties associated with it, the international community must remain vigilant and ready to react, if and when necessary,” said Boubaker Ben-Belhassen, Director of …

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15Jul, 20

The UK lowers pig production in May

Double-digit drop in both production and slaughtering figures compared to May 2019. Statistical data released in the UK show a double-digit drop in both pork production and pig slaughtering figures for the month of May. UK pork production was 71,100 tonnes, 11% lower than a year ago.801,000 clean pigs were slaughtered, 12% lower than a year ago. Clean carcase weights averaged 86.1kg, 1.84kg heavier than a year ago, although slightly lighter than those recorded in recent months.This brings production in the year so far to 401,300 tonnes, 2% more than during the same period last year. Production …

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09Jul, 20

China bans Dutch pork imports

Due to an increased number of COVID-19 infections in abattoirs, Dutch pork imports are suspended for a period. China decided to suspend pork imports from the Netherlands as of this week without offering any details on the decision. However, Dutch officials believe that a hike in COVID-19 infections reported among workers in slaughterhouses may stand behind Beijing’s announcement. Dutch government spokeswoman Elise van den Bosch confirmed that the Chinese authorities have banned meat delivered by four of the largest Dutch abattoirs. “Clearly, China is looking for the source of its se …

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07Jul, 20

This year exports of Lithuanian food products of animal origin increased by 14%

According to the State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS), despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, Lithuanian producers exported 14% more of their animal products in the first four months of this year than in the same period in 2019. This year, Lithuania has already exported more than 76 thousand. tons of meat, milk, fish, eggs and their products.Exports of Lithuanian beef, highly valued in Europe and around the world, increased by 3% compared to the same period last year. Most of the beef was exported to Norway (446 tons) and Ukraine (250 tons). By coordinating the requirements of the veterina …

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29Jun, 20

Italy’s pig processing capacity is down by 30%

Italy’s pig processing capacity is down by 30% The Italian pork sector is hardly hit by the coronavirus crisis. Italy is a significant importer of pig meat from other EU member states but, for this time of year, the market has dropped to the lowest level in the last decade. “The situation in Italy is reportedly very bad, with processing capacity reduced by 20-30%, and cold stores filled. Ham processing is particularly stalling. Current prices are the lowest at this time of year since 2010,” reported Bethan Wilkins, Senior Analyst for AHDB. However, Italy is not the only Europe …

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26Jun, 20

The UK lowers pig production in May

Double-digit drop in both production and slaughtering figures compared to May 2019. Statistical data released in the UK show a double-digit drop in both pork production and pig slaughtering figures for the month of May. UK pork production was 71,100 tonnes, 11% lower than a year ago. 801,000 clean pigs were slaughtered, 12% lower than a year ago. Clean carcase weights averaged 86.1kg, 1.84kg heavier than a year ago, although slightly lighter than those recorded in recent months. This brings production in the year so far to 401,300 tonnes, 2% more than during the same period last year. Production over th …

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31May, 20

Another German slaughterhouse hit by COVID-19

Another German slaughterhouse hit by COVID-19 There is another disruption for the German meat industry as 92 people from Westfleisch’s plant in Lower Saxony have tested positive for coronavirus. At the end of April, hundreds of workers from infected with the novel coronavirus have been detected at Muller-Fleisch unit in Birkenfeld, Germany, creating a huge scandal about the conditions secured for imported workers in Germany and another one reported at a slaughterhouse in the district of Coesfeld in western Germany. The incident at Westfleisch plant is also related to a big number of emplo …

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15May, 20

EU broiler prices sink to the lowest level in 5 years .

EU broiler prices are dropping constantly due to logistic and supply chain disruptions, foodservice closure and oversupply all caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Last week, the average price in the single market stood at €177.11/100kg carcase weight, the lowest level in the last 5 years, according to statistical data from Eurostat. Compared to the same week last month, the average price is down 4.5% and 6.9 down the same period last year. According to the European Commission forecast, poultry production is still expected to grow by 1.2% this year, despite the oversupply reported in …

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14May, 20

Germany closes several slaughterhouses due to COVID-19

Several German slaughterhouses have decided to close temporarily because of their workers contracting COVID-19, which is the case for the Westfleisch slaughterhouse in Coesfeld (North Rhine-Westphalia), that employs 1,200 workers. Additionally, the Vion plant in Bad Bramsdet (Schleswig-Holstein) halted production by adding a holiday period after finding more than 50 positive cases among the 260 slaughterhouse employees. Vion will redirect the slaughter of animals to its other plants. https://www.pig333.com/latest_swine_news/germany-closes-several-slaughterhouses-due-to-covid-19_16154/ …

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05May, 20

Belgian pork exports see significant drop according to new market analytics .

ISN reports that pig exports from Belgium have declined significantly which experts attribute to the ongoing African swine fever outbreak, which has been depleting Belgian pig stocks and inhibiting trade. According to the latest information from the Flemish Promotion Center for Agricultural and Fishery Products (VLAM), in 2019, Belgium marketed approximately 800,000 tonnes of pork, including offal by-products abroad. This corresponded to a decrease of 5 percent compared to the previous year, reports ISN. The VLAM cited the main reason for this negative development to be a 2 percent reduction in …

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29Apr, 20

COVID-19 impact on consumption and purchasing power.

Consumption has decreased due to COVID-19 restrictions and low consumer purchasing power, while French shepherds are worried about competition from New Zealand. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the lamb market, which is highly dependent on seasonal sales, is declining across Europe. In Spain, poultry has replaced lamb in orders received by butchers, says Carnemad, the professional association of Madrid’s butchers and charcuteries. “According to all professionals, the meat most demanded by consumers these days is chicken. The clie …

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