World meat industry news

Aquafeeds have become a driver of growth in livestock feed production

  • 30 Nov 10:40

Aquafeeds have become a driver of growth in livestock feed production Lyubov Savkina, General Director of the analytical agency in the field of marketing analysis of the feed and feed additives market FEEDLOT, stated this during the webinar “Analysis of the feed market for the period 2023 and prospects for 2024”. She also clarified that some imported feed components will be replaced by 100%. “We see a general increase in the production of fish feed, which has become a driver of growth in the production of feed for farm animals, although in volume this is, of course, less than feed for poultry and pigs,” the speaker clarified. She also noted that the Russian feed industry is moving away from import dependence on feed,. Read more...

Rosselkhoznadzor began work on inspecting meat processing plants in Brazil

  • 29 Nov 10:56

Rosselkhoznadzor began work on inspecting meat processing plants in Brazil During the period from November 27 to December 9, Rosselkhoznadzor inspects Brazilian meat processing enterprises interested in exporting their products to the Russian market. During the inspections, the system for ensuring veterinary safety of livestock production, in particular beef and poultry meat, will be assessed. In addition to visiting enterprises for slaughtering and processing beef and poultry meat, Rosselkhoznadzor specialists will visit farms where cattle and poultry are kept and raised, as well as the state veterinary laboratory. In addition, the Russian side will become familiar with the work of information systems of the veterinary service and will study. Read more...

Beef accounts for 16% of meat consumption in Russia

  • 29 Nov 10:55

Beef accounts for 16% of meat consumption in Russia At the same time, almost half of meat consumption comes from poultry, and slightly less from pork. Director of the Association of Meat Processors Ekaterina Luchkina announced this during the V Agro-Industrial Forum “Russian Milk 2023”, which took place in Suzdal, Vladimir Region. In general, per capita consumption of meat and meat products in Russia has increased by 30% over several years and reached 80 kg per person in 2023. It is significant that the demand for meat remains even with rising prices. Ekaterina Luchkina cited the results of a survey of buyers for whom quality and low price continue to be priorities, and purchases are becoming. Read more...

The rate of increase in beef prices is within the inflation range

  • 28 Nov 11:15

The rate of increase in beef prices is within the inflation range Currently, there is a tendency for beef prices to increase on the Russian market, but the growth rate is within the inflation range, said Dmitry Leonov, deputy chairman of the board of the Rusprodsoyuz association, on November 27. He noted that several factors influence the change in value. “In mid-November, average retail prices for beef on the bone were at the level of 513.6 rubles per 1 kg. The price increase over the month was 0.8%, over the year prices increased by 6.8%. Price dynamics in the industry today are influenced by a number of factors. Firstly, this is a reduction in the number of cattle. Thus, as of October 1, 2023, the number of cattle in farms. Read more...

Decrease in wholesale meat prices - seasonal factor

  • 28 Nov 11:13

Decrease in wholesale meat prices - seasonal factor The decrease in wholesale prices for pork and poultry meat, which was announced by the head of the National Meat Association Sergei Yushin, is associated with a seasonal factor. This phenomenon occurs annually and is associated with the approach of the New Year. Before the holiday, consumers begin to save money, prepare to buy gifts, and set aside money for holiday spending. As a result, the demand for meat decreases, but the supply of pork, on the contrary, increases. National Meat Association forecasts indicate an increase in pork production of more than 5% this year, amounting to about 250,000 tons. However, in addition to the seasonal factor, the market is also. Read more...

Winter in Russia: improvement of the epizootic situation and increase in meat production

  • 28 Nov 11:12

Winter in Russia: improvement of the epizootic situation and increase in meat production In Russia, the onset of winter not only brings with it cold temperatures and snowfall, but also has a positive impact on the country's meat production. General Director of Lipetsk Myaso LLC, Sergei Oganov, shared information that the epizootic situation in Russia is improving due to the arrival of winter. This has a positive impact on the fight against African swine fever and avian influenza. One of the reasons for this improvement is the changes taking place in the regions. Poultry plantings are increasing, and pig farming is developing. In winter, animals gain weight faster, which leads to an increase in the volume of meat produced while maintaining. Read more...

Increasing poultry meat production: government support measures and investments in the industry

  • 27 Nov 10:07

Increasing poultry meat production: government support measures and investments in the industry In light of rising prices for chicken, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, instructed the government to develop proposals for additional government support measures aimed at increasing the volume of poultry meat production on the domestic market. This instruction was given after a meeting with members of the government, where the president expressed his concern about rising prices and called for timely action to prevent further increases. Since the beginning of the year, poultry prices have increased by more than 27%, which is an alarming signal for the government. In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture proposed several measures aimed. Read more...

Yamal farmers will produce 71 tons of reindeer meat this season

  • 27 Nov 10:06

Yamal farmers will produce 71 tons of reindeer meat this season In the Shuryshkarsky district of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the procurement of reindeer meat has begun. The first team of the agricultural enterprise has already arrived at the deer slaughter point. Reindeer herders prepared 280 heads. In total, the slaughter teams plan to provide 71 tons of meat. In total, there are about 22,000 deer in the Shuryshkar region. All harvested meat will be donated to social institutions. Read more...

Russian manufacturers of veterinary drugs are ready to replace imported products 100%

  • 27 Nov 10:05

Russian manufacturers of veterinary drugs are ready to replace imported products 100% The demand for domestically produced veterinary drugs is steadily growing, and Russian manufacturers of veterinary drugs are increasing production volumes accordingly. In the near future, the industry is ready to enter into complete import substitution, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Director of the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Maria Novikova discussed with industry representatives the issues of import substitution of veterinary drugs within the framework of the all-Russian meeting “Implementation of digital technologies in veterinary medicine.” In the message, a representative of. Read more...

The government supports the import of chicken meat and limits the export of grain

  • 24 Nov 10:30

The government supports the import of chicken meat and limits the export of grain The Subcommittee on Customs and Tariff Regulation considered proposals from the Ministry of Agriculture aimed at protecting the domestic market for agricultural products from shortages and rising prices. For this purpose, the commission approved tariff quotas and tariff benefits for certain types of products that will be exported from Russia or supplied to Russia in 2024. A tariff quota is established for grains (wheat, barley, corn and rye) supplied to countries outside the EAEU. The quota is set at 24 million tons and will be valid from February 15 to June 30, 2024. A tariff benefit is also established for chicken meat imported into Russia. Deliveries in the amount of. Read more...