World meat industry news

Agroinvestor: 25 market leaders produce half of meat in Russia

  • 16 Apr 10:47

At the Russian Meat & Feed Industry - 2019 conference, Agroinvestor presented preliminary data of the IV annual rating of the largest Russian meat producers in 2018 . In total, the leaders of the Russian market produced 5 million tons of meat (cwt) - about 200 thousand tons more than in 2017. According to Rosstat, the volume of production of 25 companies that are heading the Agroinvestor’s rating represents almost half of the country's meat production and 60% of the production of agricultural organizations. In general, the production of livestock and poultry for slaughter increased by 2.6% in 2018, then the average growth rate in the top 25 approached 9%. A. Read more...

Human infection of H7N9 avian influenza in China's Inner Mongolia

  • 15 Apr 10:01

Official Chinese news agency Xinhua has reported a human infection of the H7N9 strain of avian influenza. China's Inner Mongolia region reported on 6 April a case of human infection with the H7N9 bird flu virus, the official Xinhua news agencyreported to Reuters. The same bird flu strain killed almost 300 people in the country during the winter of 2016/2017. The patient, an 82-year-old man, was receiving treatment and local authorities disinfected his home and the surrounding area. The local government said people who had had contact with the man had shown. Read more...

Reducing GHGs While Balancing Meat Demand

  • 15 Apr 09:59

Humans' love for meat could be hurting the planet. Many of the steps involved in the meat supply chain result in greenhouse gas emissions. However,a new international study in ACS'Environmental Science & Technologyevaluates several strategies that could reduce these environmental effects. European Union meat production grew almost 16 percent between 1990 and 2016, while consumption rose 13 percent, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. This growth has placed a burden on the environment, because meat production results in more greenhouse gas. Read more...

World Pork Expo cancelled due to swine fever fears

  • 15 Apr 09:37

The threat of African swine fever is forcing the cancellation of the world’s largest pork industry-specific trade show this year. TheNational Pork Producers Council‘s board of directors today announced its decision to cancelWorld Pork Expo 2019out of an abundance of caution asAfrican swine fever(ASF) continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia. World Pork Expo, held each June at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, hosts approximately 20,000 visitors over three days, including individuals and exhibitors from ASF-positive regions. African swine fever affects only pigs and presents no human health or food safety risks. There is currently no vaccine. Read more...

Miratorg reports increased beef production

  • 12 Apr 08:57

In the first quarter of 2019, Miratorg reported an increased beef production by 40% (32,000 tons in live weight) compared to the same period of 2018. "The growth in production is the result of an increase in the size of the herd and putting new livestock farms into operation. Miratorg’s beef is a tasty, rich in healthy microelements natural meat without additives. Our products meet the highest international standards. The company controls every stage of production: starting from the proper animal breeding and ending with the storage and delivery of products to retail chains", said the company in a press release. Miratorg operates 97 farms in. Read more...

Miratorg doubles the sheep numbers in pilot farm project

  • 12 Apr 08:56

Russian meat producer Miratorg announced that it has doubled the sheep flock in pilot sheep farm project located in Fatezhsky, Kursk region up to 36,000 sheep, twice as many as in March 2018. Sheep breeding, as a new activity area of the company, effectively complements the production chain and expands the Holding’s product range, informs the company. The pilot project has a target capacity of 3,300 tons of lamb in live weight per year and provides for year-round indoor herd management. “The pilot sheep farm in Kursk region is the first step in implementing a unique large-scale interregional project: nowadays the Agribusiness Holding is considering. Read more...

Vadim Vaneev wants to restart “Donstar”

  • 12 Apr 08:55

Founder and former owner of “Evrodon” company Vadim Vaneev is trying to breathe a second life into the production of duck meat “Donstar” in the Millerovo district, said the first deputy governor of the Rostov region Victor Potters. In winter, the Arbitration Court of the Rostov Region accepted a statement from the head of the Evrodon company on the recognition of Donstar LLC as untenable company. Donstar`s debt amounted to 824.6 million rubles. In 2017, the company's revenue fell by 13% compared with 2016. At the same time, the net loss exceeded 140 million rubles. Vaneev changed his mind and completely refused the stated requirements, in connection. Read more...

Arab investors are interested in meat products from Moscow

  • 12 Apr 08:54

Moscow Oblast and Arab countries have prospects for mutual cooperation. Entrepreneurs from Moscow region who produce halal meat products can attract foreign investors, said Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region Andrei Razin during the 12th session of the Russian-Arab Business Council. “We believe that there is a good prospect for us for the development of mutual trade. First of all, in meat products, as well as in milk and dairy products, there is also a certain prospect, which we certainly see for ourselves.W we are going to find those opportunities for joint cooperation, to tell once again that the Moscow Region is waiting for. Read more...

10% of Russian families cannot afford to eat meat twice a day

  • 11 Apr 09:44

A study of the living conditions of the population of Russia, which Rosstat conducted, showed that the monthly income of a Russian family should be at least 58.5 thousand rubles so that it can “make ends meet,” RBC writes. At the same time, the required minimum income of a large family is estimated at 82 thousand rubles. Young families need at least 68–69 thousand monthly, incomplete - 62.5 thousand rubles. For families of pensioners 38.3 thousand rubles is enough. According to the statistics of the financial situation of households, which RBC gives, 79.5% of Russian families experience difficulties in acquiring the necessary goods, and 14.6% of. Read more...

Moscow meat plant produces unusual types of sausages

  • 11 Apr 09:43

The correspondent of "Moscow Today" found out what unusual sausages are made in the Moscow region and how much they cost. From fish The farmer Alexey Valuev organized in Istra a full-cycle enterprise for the cultivation of African catfish (clarias. - Ed.). The farm produces about 15 tons of fish per month and produces sausages, minced meat, snacks from fish. «They can be given to children who do not like fish, - says Alexey. - African catfish has no a bright fishy taste. Even adults cannot determine what the dish is made of. Many people mixed up our products for lamb, veal or turkey». For babies At the family enterprise "We have a. Read more...