World meat industry news

Putin urged to ensure the financial results of agricultural companies

  • 18 Jan 10:58

Putin urged to ensure the financial results of agricultural companies Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the need to ensure the financial results of companies in the agro-industrial sector, stressing that it is impossible to pull everything from the agro-industrial complex abroad, reserves are needed in Russia. “We must, of course, let this sector earn money. Make a profit so that they can invest in the result of the 2023 harvest ... in processing, in animal husbandry,” Putin said at a meeting on economic issues. He also asked Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to take control of this issue. “I have already told Mikhail Vladimirovich and I want to emphasize this again, I ask you to take the Prime. Read more...

Offspring from a cloned cow received in Russia`s Moscow region

  • 16 Jan 11:35

Offspring from a cloned cow received in Russia`s Moscow region In the Moscow region, for the first time in Russia, they received offspring from a cloned cow. The cloned animal successfully produced a healthy 40 kg calf. The newborn was named Decembrist because her birthday fell on December 30, 2022, The DairyNews was told in the press service of the regional Ministry of Agriculture. “The development of genomic editing technology can only be possible if cloned animals are able to produce viable offspring. Therefore, the birth of the first offspring from a cloned heifer is a great achievement for scientists near Moscow. The animals feel good and are under the daily supervision of veterinary specialists,” said. Read more...

There is no progress in the agreement with the UN on the export of Russian agricultural products

  • 16 Jan 11:33

There is no progress in the agreement with the UN on the export of Russian agricultural products There is no progress in the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Russia and the UN on the normalization of Russian agricultural exports, said Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexei Yerkhov. "To date, 17 million tons of Ukrainian grain have been exported. However, we are still seeing distortions in the geographical distribution of recipients of Ukrainian food products. The situation with our products also does not inspire optimism. There is no progress in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the UN on the normalization of Russian agricultural exports observed," the Yeni Şafak newspaper quoted. Read more...

One of the breeding farms of the Don received the status of a reproducer of frost-resistant cows

  • 16 Jan 11:28

One of the breeding farms of the Don received the status of a reproducer of frost-resistant cows Frost is unbearable for bulls of the Hereford breed. One of the breeding farms of the Myasnikovsky district of the Rostov region proved that these are not only excellent producers, but also very strong frost-resistant animals. The feeder is just approaching the hull, and the cows, in anticipation of dinner, are already raising an impatient hubbub. Who would refuse a delicious grain mixture. In the harsh winter cold, it is absorbed with a special appetite. However, the Hereford is not in vain considered a frost-resistant breed. A strong physique, increased shaggyness - they could winter in the steppe. And if there is a roof, walls and a small minus in the air, these. Read more...

The market for plant-based meat products has tripled in Russia in three years

  • 16 Jan 11:26

The market for plant-based meat products has tripled in Russia in three years In Russia, there are more and more products from plant-based meat. And although the trend emerged only three years ago, with a cost of 40-50% higher than the usual product, large market players were not afraid to start production, says Anna Parpura, correspondent of MIR 24. Cutlets, sausage, smoked meats - the assortment in a vegetarian store is like in a butcher's shop. You can’t say that these sausages do not have a single gram of meat. “There are more suppliers and manufacturers, because there is a demand for it, there is interest, as the vegetarian movement is growing. Many people refuse meat either on a permanent basis, or fast, or. Read more...

The Ministry of Agriculture commented on the situation with food prices in Russia

  • 13 Jan 10:04

The Ministry of Agriculture commented on the situation with food prices in Russia The dynamics of prices in the food market corresponds to seasonal trends, and the increase in the cost of fruits and vegetables in January is traditional. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. "This is due to a decrease in the supply of open ground vegetables on the market and an increase in demand during the New Year holidays," the agency explained. In addition, thanks to a good harvest in 2022, selling prices for a number of categories are even lower than last year. Thus, as of January 11, prices for cabbage decreased by 55.9% year-on-year, for carrots - by 18.8%, for potatoes and table beets - by 35.6% and. Read more...

Exporters of agricultural products to recieve compensation for transportation costs

  • 13 Jan 10:02

Exporters of agricultural products to recieve compensation for transportation costs Farmers who produce agricultural products for export can receive compensation for part of the transportation costs from the state. Applications will begin in January. Farmers and suppliers of agricultural products can compensate up to 25% of the cost of transporting agricultural products, the Ministry of Agriculture reports. To do this, you need to apply on the My Export platform starting from January 19, 2023. Farmers can compensate up to a quarter of the total amount of transport costs that they incurred in the III and IV quarters of 2022 or will incur in the I and II quarters of 2023. Applications will be accepted from January 19, 2023 to November 1, 2023. To. Read more...

Competence Center for standards of halal products and services will be created in Russia

  • 13 Jan 09:59

Competence Center for standards of halal products and services will be created in Russia On the basis of the Russian Roskachestvo, a national Competence Center in the field of halal products will be created. Its tasks will include the development of national halal standards, standardization, certification and monitoring of the quality of halal products, as well as the promotion of Russian goods on the domestic market and abroad, according to the official website of the Roscongress Foundation. “In order to form an efficient and reliable infrastructure for the halal products market in Russia, at the government level, it was decided to create a national Center of Competence in the field of halal products and services on the basis of. Read more...

Russians are buying canned meat due to the rise in price of fish cans

  • 11 Jan 10:30

Russians are buying canned meat due to the rise in price of fish cans Rosstat analysts found out that according to the results of 11 months of 2022, 510.4 million cans of canned fish were produced in Russia - 4.6% less than produced in the same period a year earlier. During the same time, the production of canned meat increased by 28%, to 742.1 million cans, fruits and vegetables - by 5.1%, to 5.9 billion cans, condensed milk - by 0.6%, to 614.6 million cans. According to the chairman of the Fish Union, Alexander Panin, the production of canned fish decreased due to reduced consumption and rising prices for raw materials. In particular, over the past three years, saury has tripled in price, and in 2022, pink salmon has doubled in price. Read more...

Experts expect a reduction in the production of sausages in Russia

  • 11 Jan 10:29

Experts expect a reduction in the production of sausages in Russia BusinesStat analysts expect that the output of sausages and deli meats in Russia will decline in the coming years.“In addition to problems in the industry, the expected drop in exports, as well as the weakening of demand for sausages in the Russian market due to the economic crisis, will also negatively affect output,” experts say. They clarified that the Russian market of sausages and meat delicacies, although it consists of 98% of domestic products, but at the same time depends on imported components. In July 2022, when the European Union stopped importing artificial casings to Russia, which are necessary for the production of sausage products, manufacturers. Read more...