World meat industry news

When will the food service industry start to recover?

  • 3 Oct 10:44

When will the food service industry start to recover? By autumn, the number of catering organizations in Russia had reached pre-pandemic levels.In recent months, the number of objects continues to grow slightly.Now there are about 92 thousand restaurants, cafes and bars throughout the country.Those who have gained a flexible experience of rapid changes continue to stay afloat, first of all.However, experts are convinced that in the coming months, restaurateurs will have to simplify not only the range of menus and product matrices, but also business concepts in general. In the coming months of 2022-2023, the Association of Catering Chain Enterprises (ASPP) expects an increase in demand for the development of the restaurant and. Read more...

Agrofoodsharing project launched in Russia

  • 3 Oct 10:43

Agrofoodsharing project launched in Russia Food Bank "Rus" has launched a new direction in foodsharing - agrofoodsharing.The project was supported by nine regions: Moscow, Moscow, Tula, Lipetsk, Vologda, Kostroma, Ryazan, Sverdlovsk and Rostov regions.Its goal is to reduce food losses on farms and provide people in need with access to food.Volunteers of the food bank "Rus" will collect, sort, pack vegetables and fruits that have remained unclaimed by agricultural producers.Families in need who are registered with the food banks of the regions participating in agro-food sharing will receive these products free of charge, the Rus' press service reports. “Foodsharing is a real way to. Read more...

Russia launched a program to find suppliers in China

  • 3 Oct 10:42

Russia launched a program to find suppliers in China A program to find suppliers from China has been launched in Russia against the backdrop of Western sanctions.This was announced by the chairman of the Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Vitaly Mankevich. According to him, this program is necessary for the functioning of small and medium-sized businesses after the sanctions imposed by the West.In addition, after the start of a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine, more than 300 companies left Russia. Mankiewicz said that the innovation will help entrepreneurs buy goods from China, deliver them and distribute them, and partner banks will deal with payments.The program is mainly aimed. Read more...

For 6 years, the number of breeding cattle of dairy breeds in the Kuban has grown by 22%

  • 3 Oct 10:41

For 6 years, the number of breeding cattle of dairy breeds in the Kuban has grown by 22% The growth in the number of breeding cattle of dairy breeds in the Krasnodar Territory for 6 years amounted to 22% (+18.8 thousand heads).This was announced in an interview with TASS by the governor of the region, Veniamin Kondratyev, writes The DairyNews. He noted that the region is replacing low-productive livestock with high-value ones, which will further contribute to the growth of gross milk production. “The Kuban farms keep almost 217 thousand cows, which is 2.2 thousand heads more than last year.We produce 40% of the total milk in the Southern Federal District.We expect that in 2022 the total regional milk yield will be no less than in the past:. Read more...

The Cabinet of Ministers introduced a retaliatory ban on trucking in Russia for some countries

  • 3 Oct 10:40

The Cabinet of Ministers introduced a retaliatory ban on trucking in Russia for some countries The Russian government has imposed a ban on road freight transport across the country for companies from the EU countries, Norway, Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The corresponding decree was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The document, published on Saturday on the official legal information portal, indicated that the ban is being introduced in response to restrictions imposed by these countries on Russian cargo carriers.The Decree comes into force on October 10 and will be valid until December 31 of the current year. The document states that the ban applies to bilateral and transit traffic. At the same time,. Read more...

Head of AVFARM: Association plans to bring together global pharmaceutical companies from East-West countries

  • 3 Oct 10:39

Head of AVFARM: Association plans to bring together global pharmaceutical companies from East-West countries According to Semyon Zhavoronkov, executive director of the Association of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AVPHARM), global animal health companies retain their supplies to Russia despite sanctions and transportation challenges. Four global animal health companies - MSD Animal Health, Elanco, Zoetis and Boehringer Ingelheim - belong to the Association. Semyon Fedorovich, how would you evaluate in terms of foreign-made animal drugs supplies the current situation on the animal health market in Russia? Semyon Zhavoronkov:According to data both analyzed inside the Association and published by Russian authorities, foreign supplies increased in August. We. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture expects food inflation in the Russian Federation at the end of 2022 at the level of 12-13%

  • 29 Sep 10:36

The Ministry of Agriculture expects food inflation in the Russian Federation at the end of 2022 at the level of 12-13% The size of food inflation in Russia by the end of 2022 may reach 12-13%, which is a good, stable indicator. This was announced by First Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Oksana Lut during an expanded meeting of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues. “We have a reduction in prices for a large number of raw materials and products compared to the price jump that was last year. Do you remember that our food inflation was above 18%? Now, due to production volumes, prices for a number of products and a number of raw materials are declining, Accordingly, we expect inflation in the corridor from 12 to 13% at the end of the year, which is. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture announced that Russia will fulfill food safety indicators for grain, butter and meat

  • 29 Sep 10:35

The Ministry of Agriculture announced that Russia will fulfill food safety indicators for grain, butter and meat In 2022, Russia will fulfill the indicators of the Food Security Doctrine for grain, butter, sugar, meat, and is moving towards achieving indicators for vegetables. This was announced by First Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Oksana Lut during an expanded meeting of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues. “We will fulfill grain, butter, sugar, meat and meat products according to the Food Safety Doctrine - there will be about 16 million tons of them. We will have a 2% growth compared to 2021. There will also be fulfillment for fish, for potatoes we hope that if we collect 7 million tons, we will exceed the level of food security. Last. Read more...

Food production in Russia in January - August

  • 29 Sep 10:34

Food production in Russia in January - August Meat production in Russia in January-August 2022 increased by 7.1% compared to the same period in 2021 and amounted to 2.2 million tons. This is stated in the materials of Rosstat. "Meat of cattle, pork, lamb, goat meat, horse meat and other animals in August 2022 produced 281.7 thousand tons, which is more than in August 2021 and July 2022, by 6.7% and by 1 1% respectively. Production for the eight months of 2022 increased by 7.1% compared to January-August 2021, amounting to 2.2 million tons," the ministry said. According to Rosstat, the production of steam, chilled or chilled pork in August amounted to 257.7 thousand tons, which is 8.7% more than in August. Read more...

Restrictions on the import of cattle and meat from Brazil into Russia have been lifted

  • 29 Sep 10:24

Restrictions on the import of cattle and meat from Brazil into Russia have been lifted Russia has lifted restrictions on the import of cattle and meat from Brazil into the country. This is due to the improvement of the epizootic situation for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. According to the Rosselkhoznadzor in the Sverdlovsk region, from September 21, the previously introduced temporary restrictions on exports to Russia from the Brazilian administrative territories of the states of Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais of the following products were canceled: - live cattle; blood and blood-containing products of cattle; beef on the bone; beef offal; intestinal raw materials obtained from cattle, with the exception of peeled casings; beef obtained. Read more...