World meat industry news

Moscow increased the production of meat products by eight percent

  • 20 Jul 12:40

Moscow increased the production of meat products by eight percent In the first four months of this year, 8.3 percent more meat products were produced in the capital than in January-April 2022. This was announced by Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations Vladimir Efimov. "In January-April 2023, the city produced 8.3 percent more meat products: sausages, sausages, semi-finished meat products, cuts and snacks than in the same period last year. The capital's meat processing industry is represented by more than 20 enterprises that employ about 14 thousand people. Every year, the plants increase the range of products and the capacity of their sites, expanding the fleet of modern. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture reported an increase in the production of poultry meat in Russia

  • 19 Jul 12:08

The Ministry of Agriculture reported an increase in the production of poultry meat in Russia The production of poultry meat in Russia is growing, the rise in price of this product is seasonal. This was reported to TASS by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. "Over the five months of this year, the livestock industry has maintained a positive production trend. Thus, compared to the same period last year, the production of livestock and poultry in agricultural organizations (large, medium, small) increased by 3.6%, to 5.4 million tons per live weight. The indicator for poultry added 1.9%, reaching 2.7 million tons, for eggs - 4%, up to 16 billion pieces. For chicken meat, the price increased by 6% over the year. The current price dynamics is. Read more...

Russia is ready to completely replace all necessary food products

  • 19 Jul 11:46

Russia is ready to completely replace all necessary food products Russia is ready to completely replace all necessary food products. These are cereals, flour, baby food, canned food, juices, meat, milk, nuts, berries, processed vegetables and fruits, as well as a number of other important goods. This is how URA.RU experts comment on the results of the meeting between Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Deputy Prime Ministers on July 17. The production of Russian organic products is growing by an average of 8-10% annually. “There is a demand for natural products in Russia and abroad, consumers are increasingly trying to choose healthy food for themselves and their loved ones, and entrepreneurs are more actively. Read more...

Russia to reset duties on exports to friendly countries

  • 19 Jul 10:08

Russia to reset duties on exports to friendly countries The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has developed a draft law allowing the Russian government to temporarily reduce export duty rates on agricultural products and other goods for export to friendly countries. It is reported by RBC with reference to the document of the bill. They will concern the supply of products from certain regions of Russia. It also considers the introduction of special quotas for the export of goods that are planned to be supplied. Appropriate amendments will be made to the law "On Customs Tariffs". The ministry itself, as well as the government, also confirmed the information. Today, this proposal of the ministry was. Read more...

Feed production increased in Russia

  • 18 Jul 10:53

Feed production increased in Russia According to the results of May of this year, 3 million tons of mixed fodder were produced in the Russian Federation, follows from the Rosstat report “The Socio-Economic Situation in Russia” following the results of the first 5 months of this year. Feed production in May increased by 4% compared to May 2022 and by 2.1% compared to April of this year, the report says. In the first five months of this year, feed production increased by 4% compared to feed. Read more...

Egg production in Russia in January - June increased by 2.5%

  • 18 Jul 10:51

Egg production in Russia in January - June increased by 2.5% Egg production in Russia in January-June 2023 in farms of all categories increased by 2.5% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 23.3 billion eggs, according to Rosstat. During this period, the gross milk yield in farms of all categories amounted to 16.6 million tons, which is 3.2% higher than the figure for the same period last year. Production of livestock and poultry for slaughter in live weight also increased by 2.6% to 7.6 million tons. According to Rosstat, at the end of June 2023, the number of cattle in farms of all categories amounted to 18.2 million heads (1.1% less compared to the corresponding date of the previous year), of which 7.8. Read more...

Russian pork exports up 40%

  • 18 Jul 10:35

Russian pork exports up 40% Russian pork exports increased by 35-40% in the first 6 months of this year compared to the volumes in January-June 2022. "Total exports of pork products in the first half of the year are estimated to have increased by 35-40%, which is partly explained by the reduced basis of the first half of last year. Nevertheless, if current trends continue and in the absence of global turbulence, we can estimate the export of pork products at the level of 220-230 thousand tons in 2023 ($450 million in monetary terms)," - said the head of the National Union of Pork Producers Yuri Kovalev According to Yuri Kovalev, the main reason for the growth of pork exports is the. Read more...

Russian processors and livestock breeders no longer need imported GMO soybeans

  • 17 Jul 10:51

Russian processors and livestock breeders no longer need imported GMO soybeans From next year, the Ministry of Agriculture may ban the import of soybeans and soybean meal into our country, provided that it is possible to harvest its own crop of this crop higher than last year (5.5 million tons). According to AB-Center, soybean consumption this year will grow to 6.5-6.8 million tons. It is curious that in the presence of a ban on the cultivation of GMO plants in our country, the import of genetically modified soybeans was not stopped in any way. However, it is extremely difficult to find non-GM soybeans on the world market: for example, in Brazil, which is the main supplier of soybeans to the Russian Federation (74% of total imports), non-GMO. Read more...

The State Duma clarified the rules for labeling eco-products

  • 17 Jul 10:48

The State Duma clarified the rules for labeling eco-products The State Duma adopted in the second and third readings a law allowing the use of the designations "eco", "bio" and the like for labeling only organic products, with some exceptions. This will reduce the market share of products that mislead consumers. The document amends the law "On organic products and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation" in order to harmonize national legislation in the field of organic production. Organic products are now understood as environmentally friendly agricultural products, raw materials and food, the production of which meets certain requirements (separate production, prohibition of. Read more...

New conditions for foreigners leaving business in Russia became known

  • 17 Jul 10:47

New conditions for foreigners leaving business in Russia became known The authorities have formed a new list of requirements that must be met when concluding transactions involving the withdrawal of foreigners from Russian business, Vedomosti reported, citing a July 7 decision by a subcommittee of the government commission on foreign investment control. There are ten items on the list, the newspaper writes, but many of them are already in effect. Among the new requirements is a ban on entering into a buyback option for a period of more than two years. If such an agreement has already been signed, the former owner must pay the market price for the return of the business to him, and the economic benefit for the current owner will. Read more...