World meat industry news

The export potential of Russian sausages was estimated at $200 million

  • 19 Oct 11:22

The export potential of Russian sausages was estimated at $200 million Russian sausage producers have the potential to increase product supplies to foreign markets up to 80 thousand tons, or 200 million US dollars. This forecast was published by the Federal Center “Agroexport” of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture in a new analytical review of the industry. The review notes that consumption of sausages and prepared meat products worldwide exceeded 32 million tons in 2022. This is 2.4% higher than the consumption volumes of the previous year. “The main driver of development is the high consumer demand for convenient and easy-to-prepare products suitable for an urban lifestyle,” the statement said. It is noted that. Read more...

The beef market may grow by 1.7% this year after last year's decline

  • 19 Oct 11:20

The beef market may grow by 1.7% this year after last year's decline Beef production in live weight in 2023 will be 1.65 million tons, which is 1.7% more than a year earlier. This is stated in the presentation of the National Meat Association (NMA, which unites the largest meat market operators). A slight increase is predicted against the backdrop of last year’s decline: in 2022, the production of this meat decreased by 3.2% to 1.62 million tons, the presentation said. Livestock farming demonstrates stable positive dynamics of development, says a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry, in January–August 2023, the production of cattle for slaughter increased by 7% to 701,100 tons.. Read more...

THE NON-INVASIVE WEIGHING TECHNOLOGY MAY SAVE THE PORK PRODUCERS UP TO 50 MILLION ROUBLES PER YEAR

  • 18 Oct 10:22

THE NON-INVASIVE WEIGHING TECHNOLOGY MAY SAVE THE PORK PRODUCERS UP TO 50 MILLION ROUBLES PER YEAR The pig breeding farm “Lazarevskoe” launched a new program for pig weighing using video cameras with artificial intelligence. According to experts, this technology may save them up to 49.9 mln roubles per year by promptly detecting underweight animals. The traditional weighing of pigs may be stressful to the animals and may lead to a risk of injuries among the workers who perform this procedure. Moreover, this type of weighing is conducted selectively and there’s a risk of missing the underweight animals. That’s why it’s impossible to reliably assess the situation at the plant. “Lazarevskoe” company reported that. Read more...

The emergence of livestock markets will give impetus to the development of livestock farming

  • 18 Oct 10:21

The emergence of livestock markets will give impetus to the development of livestock farming It recently became known that two livestock markets will open in Russia by the end of the year - in the Kostroma region and in Buryatia. Such land-based platforms will be an addition to the so-called electronic exchange for the sale of farm animals, which has been operating for two years. Why are such sites needed, how will they work and what animals can be sold or bought there? Roman Kostyuk, General Director of the National Union of Beef Producers, member of the expert council of the National Agrarian Agency, answered these and other questions. So, what are livestock markets and what are they for? Kostyuk: Russia is practically the only country in the world. Read more...

Russia increased exports of lamb and goat meat 7 times

  • 18 Oct 10:19

Russia increased exports of lamb and goat meat 7 times During January-September of this year, supplies of lamb and goat meat abroad increased seven times from the same period last year. This was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor with reference to data from its Argus information system. In particular, the largest importer of these types of meat is Iran, where their supplies increased by 7.5 times over the specified period. Note that this is due not only to local traditions of consuming this meat, similar to those in Russian Muslim regions, but also to cultural traditions, since a significant part of the supply is of the halal standard. Let us also recall that we previously wrote about a multiple increase in the supply of lamb. Read more...

Russia forecasts a 30% increase in pork exports in 2023

  • 18 Oct 10:17

Russia forecasts a 30% increase in pork exports in 2023 Exports of Russian pork by the end of 2023 may increase by 29.4% compared to last year and amount to about 220 thousand tons.Director General of the National Union of Pig Breeders Yuri Kovalev told reporters about this on the sidelines of the Russian agro-industrial exhibition "Golden Autumn 2023". “Last year we exported about 170 thousand tons, this year we expect about 220 thousand tons, all this without China,” he said. Kovalev noted that the situation with African swine fever (ASF) in the Russian Federation currently does not affect exports and is “under absolute control.” “We have had ASF for 15 years, and during this time. Read more...

Large chicken producers began to reduce product prices

  • 17 Oct 09:37

Large chicken producers began to reduce product prices Three players dominating the domestic chicken meat market notified the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the decision to reduce selling prices for broiler carcasses, TASS reports citing information published today on the official website of the market regulator. We remind you that in early October, the FAS sent three interregional holdings - PJSC Cherkizovo Group, GAP Resurs and JSC Prioskolye - and large retailers letters with a strong recommendation to reduce prices and provide prices for chicken. The agency called on supply chain participants to behave responsibly, warning them to monitor their obligations. The three largest suppliers of broiler poultry. Read more...

Dagestan doubled sheep exports year-on-year

  • 17 Oct 09:36

Dagestan doubled sheep exports year-on-year This year, sheep farms in Dagestan increased the export of animals to 122 thousand heads against 56 thousand in 2022. The number of young cattle sent abroad this year is close to 10 thousand. The Prime Minister of Dagestan Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov spoke about the current situation in livestock farming at the international forum “Sustainable Development of Mountain Territories”, held in St. Petersburg on October 12–13. He noted that the region will not limit itself to the export of livestock and raw meat: to increase the volume of supplies of highly processed products to the domestic and world markets, a full-cycle processing plant is being. Read more...

The government plans to link exchange rates to world prices

  • 17 Oct 09:35

The government plans to link exchange rates to world prices The government is discussing the possibility of changing the mechanism for calculating “exchange rate” export duties by taking into account world prices for goods, Kommersant writes, citing a source in the Cabinet. Thus, the duty can be reset not only if the dollar depreciates, but also if world prices for goods fall below a certain level. This can help alleviate the situation for exporters. The details of the calculation have not been disclosed, but the publication’s government source clarified that a decision could be made within two to three weeks. From October 1, the government introduced flexible export duties on a wide range of goods, with the. Read more...

Russia focuses on meat and fish products in developing agricultural exports with Hong Kong

  • 16 Oct 09:39

Russia focuses on meat and fish products in developing agricultural exports with Hong Kong At the exhibition in Hong Kong, in just one day, Agroexport organized over 160 closed b2b meetings between Russian and Hong Kong companies. Hong Kong is one of the key economic centers of the Asia-Pacific region and a promising market for Russian food. Hong Kong's food retail industry is projected to reach US$17 billion by 2027, with HoReCa sales expected to reach US$23 billion. These data were presented by the head of the Federal Center “Agroexport” Dmitry Krasnov on October 12 at the round table “Effective distribution channels for food and beverages in Hong Kong” as part of the business mission of Russian companies exporting. Read more...