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New social media campaign urges public to Bite Into British! | A new social media campaign has been launched today to encourage people to ‘Bite Into British’ by highlighting the British farming industry’s positive messages on the environment, animal welfare and more. The campaign, launched by Save GB Bacon as farming’s environmental footprint comes under the spotlight at the COP26 climate change summit, will encourage all people connected to farm to spread the message on social media. The campaign was launched in a tweet this morning featuring the Morgan family, who produce pigs in Yorkshire and have been the driving force behind the Save GB Bacon campaign. Encouraging people to get involved, sisters, Vicky, Kate and Rachel, said: “British Agriculture is in a very dangerous place and we need to take action! “Farming is in the media a lot at the moment, most of it is negative so let’s change it, let’s shout about climate friendly British produce, be it meat, fruit, grain, veg this is about us all! We are environmentally sustainable – lets buy British and cut our food miles down! “What we need you to do – Yes all of you….Please!!! “Following on from the ice bucket challenge and the loo roll challenge we will ALL do a video holding a British product (Red Tractor, RSPCA etc) and say ‘BITE INTO BRITISH’ – Then take a bite from your sausage, cheese, apple, carrot, whatever you want and then nominate 3 people, people outside of farming or famous would be great. “You can include more info about why you are doing this but the main message is BITE INTO BRITISH, you must put #biteintobritish in order to get it trending. “For this to work we need to get a lot of farmers all doing this on the same day and that day is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3!” “We want individual ones, group ones and ideally entertaining ones, be adventurous – clearly we are not but I’m sure you can think of something better!!” they say, stressing that the campaign will aim to support the whole industry, not just the pig sector.
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Reino Unido | Mercados | Cárnicos | Jueves, 04 Noviembre 2021 | |
UK pig meat exports to the US top £14 million | The UK exported £19 million worth of red meat to the US in the first eight months of the year according to the latest data from HMRC, with over 4,600 tonnes of pig meat exported to the US – up nearly ten per cent on last year, worth £14 million to the pork sector. AHDB senior export manager for the Americas Susana Morris noted the high pork prices in the US compared to a year earlier due to tight supplies and a lack of market-ready pigs, tighter production schedules and strong demand has led to lower stocks in cold storage. “This combined with the suspension of the 25 per cent tariff earlier this year has given our exporters a fantastic boost and we look forward to seeing these figures increase,” she commented. Exports of pork have also grown in other North American markets this year, with Canada pork shipments up 54 per cent to 1,183 tonnes, worth £5.4 million. Ms Morris added: “The North American markets continue to be a key focus for AHDB exports and will continue to target these important regions to create new opportunities for our exporters over the coming year.”
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Reino Unido | Mercados | Cárnicos | Jueves, 04 Noviembre 2021 | |
Pig outlook: Lean hog futures bulls work to stabilizes prices | Hog futures have been helped by strength in the cattle futures market and a rise in wholesale US pork prices. Until US pork cutout values establish a bottom, futures may remain under pressure, or at least will have limited upside potential. On the positive side, US hog numbers are down from year-ago levels and are expected to remain constrained into next year, which is reflected in July 2022 futures’ nearly $18 premium to December futures contract. Still, sluggish US retail demand and heavily bearish market psychology continue to weigh on lean hog futures. Latest USDA and other news regarding the global pork industryUS pork export sales solid in latest reporting weekUSDA Thursday reported US pork net sales of 45,700 metric tons (MT) for 2021 were up 55 percent from the previous week and 72 percent from the prior 4- week average. Increases primarily for Mexico (18,500 MT, including decreases of 500 MT), China (16,000 MT, including decreases of 300 MT), Japan (3,500 MT, including decreases of 200 MT), Canada (2,500 MT, including decreases of 400 MT), and South Korea (2,000 MT, including decreases of 1,100 MT), were offset by reductions for Chile (700 MT). Net sales of 400 MT for 2022 were reported for Japan. Exports of 33,800 MT were up 3 percent from the previous week and 9 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to Mexico (15,800 MT), China (4,400 MT), Japan (4,300 MT), Colombia (2,800 MT), and South Korea (2,300 MT). Global food prices hit 10 year highGlobal food prices jumped to their highest level since July 2011, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) food price index. The index rose 3.0% in October from the previous month and was 31.3% higher than last year. The gain in food prices was led by a 9.6% month-to-month rise in vegoil prices to an all-time high. Cereal grain prices increased 3.2%, dairy rose 2.2% and sugar firmed 1.8% compared with September. Meat prices were the only component to decline, down 0.7% from the September value. China facing oversupply of porkChina’s sow herd is 6% larger than normal, according to the deputy director of the country’s ag ministry Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau, resulting in an oversupply of pork. As a result, Beijing is calling for farmers to cull inefficient sows. The ag ministry official says sow stocks won’t return to “reasonable” levels until next year and urged farmers not to "blindly gamble on the market outlook because of the current rise in pig prices." Millions of small farmers started raising hogs as China’s leaders called for an urgent recovery following the African swine fever outbreak. While most of the small, first-time hog farmers are now losing money raising hogs, many of them haven’t culled their herds, hoping for a rebound in profits. Wang Chuduan, professor at China Agricultural University, told an industry meeting it will likely take another large disease outbreak in the country this winter to eliminate some of the excess supply. USDA reports on African swine fever situation in PolandFrom January 1, 2021, through October 29, Poland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) officially notified 119 African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks on hog farms and 2,278 cases among wild boars. As in previous years, the summer months saw a significant uptick in ASF outbreaks, mainly on small holder hog farms located in the Podkarpackie and in the Warmia-Mazury provinces in eastern Poland These confirmed cases were mostly on farms in areas already listed as implementing special control measures for ASF in the Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/605. However, in 2021 to date, three new provinces, Małopolskie, Łódzkie, and Świętokrzyskie, were covered by ASF restrictions due to virus detections on hog farms. Veterinary authorities implemented all recommended protocols to contain and control the disease by establishing protection and surveillance zones around the farms and in the immediate area. In 2021, to date, most outbreaks are noted in the Podkarpackie (55) and in the Warmia-Mazury (18) provinces in eastern Poland. Podkarpackie province (south-east of Poland) is not a significant pig production area, but it is characterized by small scale farms. According to the Regional Veterinary Officer in Krosno, by the end of September 2021, out of 44,000 animals kept in Podkarpackie region, almost 7,000 animals were culled to eliminate outbreaks and as preventive slaughter within 1 km from the outbreaks. The Veterinary Service explained that the spread of ASF in domestic hogs is naturally caused by the presence of the disease in the wild boar population, but the unfavorable structure of farms additionally increases the risk. Risk factors include keeping pigs in compact housing, ongoing intensive field work, and the increased movement of people. According to the CVO, however, the general ASF situation is better than last year, despite the higher number of ASF outbreaks in hog farms (119 in 2021 so far, as compared to 103 in 2020). As noted by the CVO, in 2021 the disease has affected mostly smallholder farms, which generally practice minimal biosecurity measures. As per official data, 57.1 percent of outbreaks in 2021 were noted on farms keeping up to 50 pigs, while big farms, with over 1,000 pigs, constitute only 5.9 percent of all outbreaks. In 2020, in comparison, 7.8 percent of ASF outbreaks were on farms keeping over 1,000 pigs. Additionally, in 2020, a total of almost 57,000 hogs were culled in 103 ASF outbreaks, while in 2021, to date, a total of over 41,500 hogs were culled in 119 ASF outbreaks. The next week’s likely high-low price trading ranges:December lean hog futures--$71.275 to $78.00 and with a sideways-higher bias December soybean meal futures--$330.00 to $340.00, and with a sideways-higher bias December corn futures--$5.50 to $5.86 and a sideways-higher bias |
Mundial | Mercados | Cárnicos | Jueves, 04 Noviembre 2021 | |
Rabobank:nuove pressioni rallenteranno crescita mercati mondiali suini | I prezzi mondiali dei suini sono diminuiti drasticamente poiché la ripresa globale della produzione ha superato la ripresa della domanda. Il rapido calo dei prezzi e le conseguenti perdite per gli allevatori in alcuni mercati ritarderanno la crescita delle popolazioni di suini nel 2022, contribuendo a migliorare la salute degli animali e a ridurre l'impatto della peste suina africana (PSA). Da qui, i prezzi rimarranno stabili, ma rimangono ben al di sotto del massimo. Anche i prezzi della carne suina sono più bassi stagionalmente, ma rimangono fortemente dipendenti dalle restrizioni pandemiche e dalle tendenze macroeconomiche. I vincoli di manodopera in alcuni mercati e l'inflazione dei costi metteranno sotto pressione i margini di produzione e potrebbero anche rallentare la crescita delle popolazioni di suini. È probabile che il trasferimento di questi costi ai consumatori influenzi la domanda, rallentando ulteriormente i consumi, soprattutto nei paesi sensibili al reddito. Cina: Di fronte all'aumento dei costi e alla continua minaccia di focolai di PSA, gli allevatori hanno risposto riducendo il censimento, portando i prezzi dei suini a nuovi minimi e costringendo gli allevatori con alti costi ad abbandonare. La domanda resta debole, limitata dalle restrizioni della pandemia. In risposta a questo rallentamento, la Cina continua a limitare le importazioni nel tentativo di bilanciare l'offerta. Data l'attuale debole domanda, Rabobank prevede che le scorte di carne suina rimarranno abbondanti dopo il ridimensionamento della popolazione suina e il precedente ripopolamento, ma queste potrebbero essere insufficienti se le tendenze economiche migliorano. Europa: I prezzi dei suini nell'UE sono inferiori del 24% rispetto alla media quinquennale, a causa dell'aumento della macellazione e della minore domanda sia nei mercati interni che in quelli di esportazione. Gli allevatori in Germania e nei Paesi Bassi stanno liquidando le loro popolazioni di suini e si prevede che ridurranno la produzione nei prossimi mesi. Anche i problemi di manodopera sono una preoccupazione in alcuni stabilimenti, sebbene gli impatti non siano diffusi. Stati Uniti: L'offerta di suini rimarrà limitata fino all'inizio del 2022, ma sarà superiore rispetto ai livelli dell'anno precedente. Tuttavia, l'aumento dei costi e le ulteriori restrizioni normative dovrebbero moderare i piani di espansione, proprio come le difficoltà nell'industria della carne sono state aggravate dalla disponibilità di manodopera. Si prevede che la domanda interna rallenti man mano che i costi più elevati vengano trasferiti ai consumatori e la crescita delle esportazioni funge da cuscinetto. Brasile: gli allevatori rimangono ottimisti, nonostante un aumento del 34% dei costi dei mangimi rispetto allo scorso anno. Le esportazioni restano forti, aiutate dalla debolezza del real brasiliano e da una maggiore offerta di carne suina. Nel 2022 si prevede un aumento del 5,5% su base annua della produzione di carne suina e un'ulteriore crescita. Ottobre 2021/ Rabobank. |
Mundial | Mercados | Cárnicos | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 | |
La France perd une place au classement mondial des producteurs de vin | La France, pays du vin ? Plus si sûr, si l'on en croit les données de l'Office International du vin (OIV). La France a perdu une place au classement des pays producteurs de vin. Avec une production de 34,2 millions d'hectolitres, l'Hexagone se classe désormais à la troisième place, derrière l'Italie... Et l'Espagne. Les producteurs français de vin ont notamment été pénalisés par des conditions météorologiques défavorables. Gel, mildiou, sécheresse ont fait chuter la production de 20% au cours de l'année 2020. L'Espagne, qui dépasse la France, a connu des conditions relativement similaires. Mais sa production n'a diminué que de 14% pour s'établir à 35 millions d'hectolitres. Le premier producteur mondial de vin, l'Italie, maintient pour sa part son leadership avec près de 44,5 millions d'hectolitres.
VOS INDICESsource La France toujours en tête en valeur Au total, la production mondiale de vin s'est établie à 262 millions d'hectolitres en 2020. Bonne nouvelle toutefois : le classement de l'OIV diffusé jeudi 4 novembre ne concerne que les volumes de production. Les vins français, généralement plus valorisés que leurs équivalents espagnols ou italiens, devraient permettre à la France de maintenir sa place de numéro un en valeur. A l'occasion de cette présentation, l'OIV a également dressé un premier bilan de la récolte 2021. « Celle-ci est extrêmement basse, à peine supérieure à celle de 2017, année historiquement très basse » constate Pau Rocca, directeur général de l'organisme. Selon les premières estimations de l'OIV, la production de 2021 devrait être inférieure de 4% à celle de 2020, et 7% sous la moyenne des vingt dernières années. L'Europe semble particulièrement touchée par cette baisse de production. Les conditions climatiques, avec notamment une vague de froid au printemps, en sont la principale cause. Résultat : les volumes attendus pour 2021 devraient s'établir à 145 millions d'hectolitres, contre 166 millions en 2020. La situation devrait être particulièrement critique pour le vin blanc. « La France est particulièrement touchée. Ce pourrait être la plus basse production depuis 1957 », déplore Pau Rocca. |
Francia | Mercados | Vitivinícola | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 | |
Biden Administration Announces Vaccine Requirements for Companies with 100+ Employees | The Biden administration today announced the expected new OSHA rule mandating COVID-19 vaccines for companies with 100 or more employees. Here are the details:
Companies that don’t comply are subject to standard OSHA penalties, which are currently $13,653 per violation. Many food and beverage companies, including Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola, have already mandated that their workers get vaccinated. For more information about the rule, read the OSHA FAQs. |
EEUU | Legislación y normativa | Intersectorial | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 | |
Depressed market conditions for the EU pig producers |
Prices are already 16% than the 5-year average and the number of pigs available exceeds buying interest.Posted on Nov 04 ,07:23 Depressed market conditions for the EU pig producers
With China taking less pig meat from the international market, the EU market seems overflooded with pork, a situation that dropped pig meat prices by 24% compared with October last year and by 16% from the 5-year average. The current average price for pig meat in the EU is €129.44/100kg and it could fall further as no significant reduction in the pig herd has been reported in the last few months.
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Francia | Portugal | Italia | Mercados | Alemania | Cárnicos | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 | |
Most Americans have eaten plant-based meat alternatives over past year | Chances are you’ve either tried—or know someone that’s tried—a plant-based meat alternative. And perhaps because of COVID-19, most Americans report consuming them at home. A survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) is adding a new perspective to the plant-based boom—including how often we’re consuming these foods and why, and what shapes our knowledge and perceptions of them. Among those who have at least some role in food shopping and food decision-making, plant-based meat alternatives are already proving remarkably popular. According to findings from the “Consumption Trends, Preferred Names and Perceptions of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives” survey, about two-thirds (65%) of Americans reported eating “products that attempt to mimic the flavor and texture of animal protein but are made with only plant products” in the past year—with 20% consuming them at least weekly and another 22% consuming them daily. Another 12% said they had not consumed plant-based meat alternatives over the past year but would like to try them in the future. The results suggest growing momentum from findings in previous IFIC surveys—including the 2021 Food and Health Survey, which found that 24% of adults were consuming more protein from plant sources in the past year and 19% were eating more plant-based meat alternatives. Similarly, a January 2021 survey found that 28% had tried plant alternatives to animal meat for the first time in the past year. Hunger for healthfulness In this new research, survey respondents were given a list of reasons they might choose to consume plant-based meat alternatives. Healthfulness led the pack, with 39% ranking it among their top-three reasons, followed by being a source of high-quality protein (34%), liking the taste (33%), environmental/sustainability benefits (23%) and health claims/certifications (23%). Roughly half of consumers cited the Nutrition Facts label (52%) and the ingredients list (49%) as one of their top two ways to confirm their reason(s) for consuming these foods. Of those who choose plant-based meat alternatives because of perceived product healthfulness, the top three most sought-after benefits were high quality/complete protein (43%), heart health (41%) and protein content (40%). The importance of protein among consumers is evident, but not entirely surprising – IFIC’s 2021 Food and Health Survey found that nearly two-thirds (62%) say they generally try to consume protein. Respondents were asked about their interest in certain alternative protein sources. Among broad categories of sources, over half (56%) were interested in vegetables, followed by grains (53%), nuts and seeds (52%) and beans and/or lentils (51%). When looking at specific sources, 42% were interested in soy and 41% in peas. Consumers were also asked which sources of information they would consult if they wanted to know more about plant-based meat alternatives. Health websites were the most popular (with 36% of respondents ranking them among their top three choices), followed by food packages (29%), food company websites (21%), government websites (20%) and dietitians (19%). Fewer than 1 in 10 (9%) said they didn’t want, or haven’t heard, information about plant-based meat alternatives. What’s in a name? Along with these novel plant-based foods come a host of clever product names, as well as new descriptors and nomenclature. How, exactly, do Americans perceive and describe them? To answer this question, survey respondents were shown an image of a plant-based product that resembled a burger and were told it was made without animal meat. Then, they were given a list of possible descriptions and asked to select their preferred options. The most popular name was “plant-based burger,” which was among the top three choices of 39% of survey-takers, followed by “veggie burger” and “meatless burger” (35% each), “plant-based meat” (29%), “vegetarian burger” (25%) and “meat alternative” (24%). Other terms ranked much lower, such as “soy patty” (8%) as well as “meat analogue” and “soy meat analogue,” each at 5%. But when told that the burger was made primarily from soy protein, the value of transparency in the primary ingredients became clear: respondents’ top-ranked descriptors, in turn, became soy-specific—with “soy burger” now leading the list (42% ranking it in their top three terms), followed by “soy-based burger” (39%) and “soy patty” (34%). In that context, “veggie burger” (23%), “plant-based burger” (22%) and “meatless burger” (22%) were cited far less frequently among the top-three descriptors. Respondents were also shown an image of a strip-shaped product that resembled a chicken tender. Even though they were told the product contained no animal meat, descriptors including the word “chicken” ruled the roost: 45% ranked “plant-based chicken” in their top-three terms, followed by “meatless chicken” (42%), “vegan chicken” (32%), “plant-based strips” (29%) and “vegetarian chicken” (29%). Unlike when shown the “burger” image, consumers seem to lack an alternative word to “chicken” when describing this product. Once again, when respondents were informed that the food in the image was primarily made from soy protein, their top-ranked descriptions changed to “soy strips” (43%) and “soy-based strips” (40%). Taken together, this study sheds light on what consumers know, understand and perceive about plant-based meat alternatives. The implications are wide-ranging, from approaches to food labeling and nomenclature to nutrition education and information dissemination. Results were derived from an online survey of 1,001 U.S. adults between the ages of 18-80 that have at least some role in food decision-making and/or food shopping in their household. The survey was conducted from Aug. 26 to Aug. 30, 2021, and results were weighted to ensure proportional representation of the population. |
EEUU | Mercados | Cárnicos | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 | |
Arbor invests in hummus, salsa and dips maker | CHICAGO — Arbor Investments, a middle-market private equity fund that invests in food, beverage and affiliated companies, has acquired a majority interest in Montreal-based Fontaine Santé Foods. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1990, Fontaine Santé Foods uses plant-based ingredients to manufacture hummus, refrigerated salsa and dips, tofu, pesto, salads and vegetable pates under brands such as Fontaine Santé, Garden Fresh Gourmet and Lantana. The company operates several manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. “Fontaine Santé Foods is one of the largest, independent refrigerated food manufacturers in North America, and we have tremendous respect for the business that Max Latifi has built,” said Gregory Purcell, founder and chief executive officer of Arbor. “Mr. Latifi is a dynamic entrepreneur with an exceptional reputation, and Melissa (Latifi) is one of the finest CPG business leaders in the industry. We could not imagine a better fit with Arbor and our approach to turbo charging companies.” Tim Fallon, senior operating partner at Arbor, added, “We’ve looked at a lot of businesses in the plant-based, healthy and better-for-you category. First and foremost, we’re taste investors and after trying the products we quickly realized why Fontaine Santé is the No. 1 branded hummus in Canada and Garden Fresh Gourmet is the top branded fresh salsa in the United States. Consumers vote with their mouths, and we believe these brands and products have an ownable taste differentiation to win in premium natural products.” Mr. Latifi, chairman, and Melissa Latifi, president of Fontaine Santé Foods, will continue in their operating roles following the transaction. “As we looked to accelerate our growth, especially in the United States, we had multiple options and interest, and we selected Arbor as the best partner for us,” Mr. Latifi said. “Their extensive experience in the food industry, combined with their in-house resources can help Fontaine Santé unlock new channels and opportunities. We’re excited to begin our next chapter of growth with Arbor.” The transaction marks Arbor’s second platform investment out of its $1.5 billion Fund V, which the firm closed funding on in October 2020. The first platform investment took place last month when Arbor acquired Bradshaw Home. Other investments currently within Arbor’s portfolio include The Bakery Cos., Nashville, Tenn., a manufacturer of bread, baked foods and dough products; Concord Foods, LLC, Brockton, Mass., a processor of retail products and custom ingredients; and Rubix Foods, Jacksonville, Fla., a supplier of dairy products and value-added ingredients to the foodservice industry; and several others. Past investments have included Columbus Meats, Gold Standard Baking, Fieldbrook Foods and the Pita Bread Factory. |
EEUU | Productos preparados | Competidores | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 | |
EU-USA: New transatlantic collaboration platform on agriculture | The United States and the European Union have created a new transatlantic collaboration platform on agriculture designed to address the global challenges of sustainability and climate change. The platform will allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the EU Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development to exchange knowledge and information and promote understanding in working on these goals to promote more sustainable agriculture, confront climate change, and alleviate hunger with food security. November 4, 2021/ 333 Staff with information from the European Commission. |
Mundial | Mercados | Cárnicos | Miércoles, 03 Noviembre 2021 |
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