World meat industry news

Ukrainian pig breeder plans 15% increase in output

  • 17 Apr 12:29

KSG Agro plans to go further with its investment plan and intends to use Danish genetic material for the pig farms. Ukrainian group KSG agro intends to invest this year more than $900,000 in its pig breeding complex and genetics units to increase the quality of the livestock delivered in the market. According to Interfax-Ukraine, the company expects a 15% increase in live weight output compared with 2019. "Increasing production is our strategic goal. Moreover, the market situation and increasing demand contribute to this. Therefore, our plans this year are to increase pig breeding products in live weight by 15% compared to the same indicator in 2019,”. Read more...

Russia creates Green Lane to secure supplies for animal farmers and vets

  • 17 Apr 12:27

A back and forth corridor of transport with no duties will link Russia to the EU market. Russia has simplified the procedures for general good imports by eliminating for 30 days some of the bureaucratic measures in its customs and the duties for some important merchandises, as announced by the Romanian- Russian Chamber for Economical Cooperation. A "Green Line" for freight haulers have been established to reduce the time at the border checkpoints and to facilitate the quick access of some goods in the Russian market. The measure aims to help animal importers, distributors of veterinary drugs and equipment along with other categories. Read more...

Russians Looking at Possible 12% Drop in Real Incomes This Year: Report

  • 16 Apr 12:03

Real incomes of Russian citizens could drop by 12% in 2020 and the unemployment rate may grow to 12.1%, theCenter for Strategic Research(CSR) says in its weekly monitoring of the business environment in the country, according toFinmarket. The sharp devaluation of the ruble, the coronavirus crisis, and the oil price drop are events with the greatest negative effect for the business, the research says. “Considering the economic expectations of businesses, the growth rate of actual salaries and wages may be negative in 2020 and total minus 12%; the average salary may decline by almost 4,000 rubles ($55) monthly (compared to 2019),” CSR says. Real salaries may. Read more...

Russia postpones mandatory tagging of dairy products

  • 16 Apr 11:52

Tagging of dairy products on the Russian market remains voluntary this year, Russian government stipulated in a decree posted on its website on 7 April. For some products mandatory tagging will be introduced on 20 January of 2021, but for most on 1 October of 2021. This is the third time the Russian government has postponed the introduction of compulsory tagging. Previously the government scheduled the introduction of compulsory tagging for 1 July 2020. The Russian union of dairy producers, Soyuzmoloko, welcomed the decision. Hopes are raised now that the extra time could be used to re-consider the need for mandatory tagging on the Russian dairy market, said. Read more...

Russia's GDP may decline 5% in 2020 if quarantine measures extended

  • 15 Apr 10:05

Some industries or specific regions will be in a very difficult situation, according to the head of the Accounts Chamber Russia's GDP will fall by about 5% by the end of 2020 if quarantine measures in connection with the spread of a new coronavirus infection are extended, head of the Accounts Chamber Alexey Kudrin said in an interview with RBC TV channel. "Today, we see that our country has been affected by quarantine, which has been going on for at least a month already. We don’t know yet, if we may have to extend this quarantine, [which means that] some industries or specific regions will still be in a very difficult situation. I think that. Read more...

Putin Proposes State Aid for Food Delivery Services

  • 15 Apr 10:03

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the government to consider the possibility of supporting online food delivery services, including partial subsidizing of such delivery cost during the coronavirus pandemic period,TASSreports. The relevant point is contained in the list of assignments of the head of state posted on the Kremlin’s website on Monday. The Russian government is tasked “to consider the possibility of supporting and delivering online services of public catering delivery, including through partial subsidizing of the delivery cost to small and medium business companies during the new coronavirus spread period. The deadline is May. Read more...

Путин назвал падение спроса самой большой чувствительной проблемой для экономики

  • 14 Apr 14:31

По данным президента, объем розничной торговли в России в апреле снизился более чем на 35% Фото с сайта rbk.ru Президент России Владимир Путин обеспокоен значительным сокращением спроса и розничных продаж. "Самая чувствительная проблема для компаний - и у нас, и в других странах - это сокращение спроса. Так, объем розничной торговли, розничных продаж в. Read more...

Rospotrebnadzor says 'senseless' to use lemon, honey in fighting COVID-19

  • 14 Apr 11:04

Lemon, honey, and garlic strengthen immunity but play no considerable role in preventing coronavirus, Russia's Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being (Rospotrebnadzor) said in a statement. Citruses, honey or garlic reinforce overall immunity and may be useful in fighting a fever. However, they play no significant role in preventing coronavirus, and other respiratory diseases,the statement reads.To protect from coronavirus, it is necessary to follow rules of social distancing, wash hands and disinfect surfaces, the agency said. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has originated in China's 'wet markets' and. Read more...

Global pigmeat market upside down due to Covid-19

  • 14 Apr 11:03

Nowhere in the pig industry the coronavirus (Covid-19) appears to hit harder than in the processing and food supply side of the business. Worldwide Covid-19 is having an impact on pig and pork prices, leading to uncertainty. The world’s pig meat and pork markets have been suffering from the Covid-19 crisis in various ways. Mostly the markets have gone upside down, because delivery channels have changed. Restaurants are closed in many countries, as are foodservice companies. Distribution of pigmeat increasingly goes through (super)markets, leading to price unpredictability. A suddenly changed pork market In an interview withBoerderij, a sister title ofPig. Read more...

China 2020 poultry forecast: ASF, Covid-19 and AI

  • 13 Apr 12:37

China’s chicken meat production, consumption, and imports are forecast to increase in 2020 due to the massive pork supply gap created by African Swine Fever (ASF). However, annual 2020 growth in all 3 categories will be constrained because of production volatility due to reports of: recovering pork production; a lack of consumer willingness to switch from pork to chicken; and production and transportation slowdowns caused by COVID-19. Chinese poultry production Due to the ASF outbreak, China’s pork supply is forecast to remain tight throughout 2020, leading to higher pork prices which has resulted in a demand for alternative. Read more...