World meat industry news

Russian agricultural export down 15% y/y

  • 3 Feb 10:42

Russian agricultural export down 15% y/y Since the start of 2022 and as of January 23, Russia exported agricultural products at the general sum of 1.595 bln USD, down 15% y/y, informed Agroexport Center at the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia. Particularly, Russia decreased export of grain by 48% to 379 mln USD, while the export of fat&oil products increased by 19% to 437 mln USD, products of food and processing industry up by 23% to 187 mln USD, meat and dairy products up by 15% to 71 mln USD. The EU remained the leading importer of Russian agricultural products (18.8% in the overall structure). It increased import of Russian products by 46% to 300 mln USD. Supplies to Turkey (13.4%) decreased by 31% to. Read more...

«AGROCOMPLEX» RENNOVATES MEDVEDOVSKY MEAT PROCESSING PLANT

  • 3 Feb 10:36

«AGROCOMPLEX» RENNOVATES MEDVEDOVSKY MEAT PROCESSING PLANT “Agrocomplex N. Tkachev” started an investment project on the renovation of the former Medvedovsky Meat Processing Plant at the total amount of 700 mln roubles. The funds will be used for the restoration of the infrastructure and repair of the plant’s facilities. After the launch of production, the renovated Agroholding plans to produce 3 tonnes of dry и 30 tonnes of cooked and smoked sausages and delicacies a day, providing about a hundred new jobs. “We intend to continue the history of this renowned meat processing plant in its best traditions. We plan to revive the team-spirited workforce, improve the quality of life of the local population. Read more...

„MIRATORG“ PLANT IN KURSK REGION OBTAINS FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION

  • 3 Feb 10:35

„MIRATORG“ PLANT IN KURSK REGION OBTAINS FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION The press service of the “Miratorg” company reported that the audit and certification of the meat processing plant located in the Oktyabrsky district of Kursk region according to the 5.1 version of FSSC 22000, effective since April 2021 have been successfully completed. This certification confirms the full compliance of the quality control system with the Food Safety System Certification international standards based on the newest modern food safety requirements and values in all units of the enterprise. In 2020, significant changes were made to the FSSC 22000 certification, partially resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The brand new 5.1 version of FSSC. Read more...

„MIRATORG“ PLANT IN KURSK REGION OBTAINS FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION

  • 2 Feb 10:10

„MIRATORG“ PLANT IN KURSK REGION OBTAINS FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION The press service of the “Miratorg” company reported that the audit and certification of the meat processing plant located in the Oktyabrsky district of Kursk region according to the 5.1 version of FSSC 22000, effective since April 2021 have been successfully completed. This certification confirms the full compliance of the quality control system with the Food Safety System Certification international standards based on the newest modern food safety requirements and values in all units of the enterprise. In 2020, significant changes were made to the FSSC 22000 certification, partially resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The brand new 5.1 version of FSSC. Read more...

THE QUOTED CATTLE MEAT PRICES ROSE BY MORE THAN 20% IN 2021, WHILE PORK PRICES ROSE BY 15%

  • 2 Feb 10:08

THE QUOTED CATTLE MEAT PRICES ROSE BY MORE THAN 20% IN 2021, WHILE PORK PRICES ROSE BY 15% The forward agricultural market made a giant leap up in 2021. The quoted prices of many agricultural crops and their products rose by tens of percent by the end of the year. The meat segment of the market was no exception. This was a result of the actual negative events in the world, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, African swine fever, the summer drought in the Northern hemisphere, the gas crisis in Europe and many other factors. The rise in prices for feedstock led to a significant increase in the cost of production of meat and its products. The forward market immediately reacted to those events by rising. In 2021, however, the forward market found meat tasteful. Read more...

STAVROPOL KRAI GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEAT PROCESSING INDUSTRY

  • 2 Feb 10:07

STAVROPOL KRAI GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEAT PROCESSING INDUSTRY The agricultural production cooperative established in Urozhainoe vilage (Levokumsky district) won a grant from the regional Ministry of Agriculture. In 2021, the executive team of “Urozhainenskoe” company, established nearly 20 ago, asked the Ministry of Agriculture to support the development of a relatively new business – production of chilled meat and its processed products. The government authorities approved their application. This year, the company will use the granted funds of 30 mln roubles and 20 mln roubles of their own funds to build new production facilities, as well as to purchase new equipment and specialized vehicles. According to. Read more...

RUSSIA’S SAUSAGE EXPORT INCREASES BY 36% IN 2021

  • 2 Feb 10:05

RUSSIA’S SAUSAGE EXPORT INCREASES BY 36% IN 2021 From January 1st to December 26th, 2021 (January-October EAEU data), Russia exported sausages at the amount of 109 mln US dollars, which is by 36% higher than in the same period of 2020. The shipments measured by volume increased by 27% to 48 ths tonnes. The number of the countries buying Russian sausages rose to 47 in 2021 with the sales geography significantly expanded with a considerable contribution coming from the African countries. 86 tonnes were shipped to Benin, 39 tonnes to the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 tonnes to Liberia, 6 tonnes to Ghana, 5 tonnes to the Republic of Congo and Guinea, 3 tonnes to Angola and Gabon. Nevertheless, the largest buyers are. Read more...

Russia extends counter-sanctions on food for another year

  • 1 Feb 13:04

Russia extends counter-sanctions on food for another year In 2013 Russia imported $43.3 billion worth of food, and in seven years the figure has fallen to less than $30 billion. In 2021 food imports have continued to decline. Russia's counter-sanctions have been extended to "protect national interests." The food embargo has been in effect since August 2014 against several countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia after the annexation of Crimea. The ban affected fish, meat, vegetables, fruits and other foodstuffs. The list of countries and products has been repeatedly updated. Counter-sanctions were first introduced for a year, but then every year they were extended. Experts have repeatedly acknowledged. Read more...

What Are Russia’s Trade And Supply Chain Alternatives If The US And EU Impose Sanctions?

  • 1 Feb 13:03

What Are Russia’s Trade And Supply Chain Alternatives If The US And EU Impose Sanctions? The United States has been threatening “the Mother of all sanctions” upon Russia over the Ukraine issue with the EU and UK also following through with statements concerning ”cutting off essential supplies“. But how realistic is this? The United States bilateral trade with Russia is minimal at about US$34 billion, which will have negligible economic impact – Russia is a US$1.7 trillion economy. US sanctions however could include cutting Russia off from the SWIFT global payments system, which would have a hugely disruptive effect on Russia’s trade and its ability to settle bills in US dollars. The US will also look at punishing other. Read more...

The year has just begun, and the pig industry already has an anti-record

  • 31 Jan 09:58

The year has just begun, and the pig industry already has an anti-record The Ukrainian pig industry started in 2022 with another anti-record for the number of pigs in the country - 5.54 million. This is 5.8% or more than 300 thousand goals. less than a year ago.This was reported by the press service of the Association of Pig Farmers of Ukraine (ASU) with reference to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU). The association notes that the basis for such an anti-record was formed by the historical minimum of domestic pigs, which, according to the SSSU, dropped to two million. "This is 11% less than recorded in early 2021. Active demand for pork on the eve of the winter holidays and, consequently, higher than a year ago. Read more...