Finland's HKScan will purchase Danish company Rose Poultry in order to expand its operations to Denmark and Sweden.
The purchase price is roughly EUR23.9 million (US$30.4 million) in cash and company shares, with a goal of completing the transaction in the autumn. HKScan is looking to increase its existing presence in northern Europe; this purchase, the company says, will make HKScan one of the leading players in the regional poultry market. Rose Poultry's net sales in 2008/2009 came to more than EUR200.0 million (US$254.3 million).
Monday, September 13, 2010
UK pig producers to start exports to China
British pig producers appear to be on the brink of breaking into the Chinese market, predominantly with exports from fifth quarter plants.
It is understood that some of the UK’s meat establishments have been approved for export to China, and that the British industry is now only waiting for the final export health certificate from Beijing before trade can begin.
This follows nearly a decade on intensive efforts by the British Pig Executive (BPEX), particularly its chairman Stewart Houston and its international manager Peter Hardwick, who have visited China several times to establish personal relations with producers and industry leaders there.
It is now hoped that the first exports to China will leave the UK before the end of the year.
It is understood that some of the UK’s meat establishments have been approved for export to China, and that the British industry is now only waiting for the final export health certificate from Beijing before trade can begin.
This follows nearly a decade on intensive efforts by the British Pig Executive (BPEX), particularly its chairman Stewart Houston and its international manager Peter Hardwick, who have visited China several times to establish personal relations with producers and industry leaders there.
It is now hoped that the first exports to China will leave the UK before the end of the year.
Family-owned farms create Southern California Egg Cooperative
Demler Enterprises, Pine Hill Egg Ranch, Demler Egg Ranch and Harmony Egg Ranch have banded together to form the Southern California Egg Cooperative.
The four companies, owned by five brothers, want to distinguish their eggs from those coming into California from other states. "The recent national egg recall has created a renewed interest in locally produced, fresh California eggs," said John Demler, the Cooperative's chairman. "It is our hope that the new cooperative will help us to market our fresh, locally produced eggs to customers and consumers who value the quality and freshness of these eggs from locally raised hens that are given the highest standards of care."
The four companies, owned by five brothers, want to distinguish their eggs from those coming into California from other states. "The recent national egg recall has created a renewed interest in locally produced, fresh California eggs," said John Demler, the Cooperative's chairman. "It is our hope that the new cooperative will help us to market our fresh, locally produced eggs to customers and consumers who value the quality and freshness of these eggs from locally raised hens that are given the highest standards of care."
Northern Ireland poultry demand expected to increase
A recently released study by GIRA forecasts continued growth in Northern Ireland poultry product demand.
Demand for most meat is expected to grow due to rising world populations. But poultry, the cheapest and easiest farm meat to produce, will gain the greatest market share. Demand in the developing world, particularly China, and the European Union's desire for "cheaper, quicker growing species" will contribute largely to the increase.
The 117-page study also addressed threats facing the meat industries, opportunities for growth and long-term forecasts.
Demand for most meat is expected to grow due to rising world populations. But poultry, the cheapest and easiest farm meat to produce, will gain the greatest market share. Demand in the developing world, particularly China, and the European Union's desire for "cheaper, quicker growing species" will contribute largely to the increase.
The 117-page study also addressed threats facing the meat industries, opportunities for growth and long-term forecasts.
Facing difficulties, Brazilian beef exports must account for US$ 2 billion loss in 2010
The Brazilian beef has been facing chewy times thanks to a string of burocratic and sanitary difficulties imposed by some leading importing markets, which have been reflecting readily in the exports revenue.
The beef exporting companies have been dealing with sanitary issues related to the exports to USA and EU while, at the same time, with commercial issues regarding the exports to Russia and Iran. If the problems persist, Brazilian government estimate the beef exporters will accumulate a US$ 2 billion loss in 2010 - alone, the hurdles imposed by the EU are responsible for accumulated losses amounting to US$ 1 billion since 2008. The situation became even more fragile after the United Nations embargo on Iran. The banks suspended their credit lines to companies trading with Iran leaving Brazilian beef industry with some US$ 500 million in receivables from the Persian country.
The beef exporting companies have been dealing with sanitary issues related to the exports to USA and EU while, at the same time, with commercial issues regarding the exports to Russia and Iran. If the problems persist, Brazilian government estimate the beef exporters will accumulate a US$ 2 billion loss in 2010 - alone, the hurdles imposed by the EU are responsible for accumulated losses amounting to US$ 1 billion since 2008. The situation became even more fragile after the United Nations embargo on Iran. The banks suspended their credit lines to companies trading with Iran leaving Brazilian beef industry with some US$ 500 million in receivables from the Persian country.
Russia clears more US poultry plants for exports
Russia has now cleared 25 of the 26 plants previously deemed eligible for poultry exports, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
About half of the poultry plants had been given the go-ahead as of last week. "We continue to work with the Russians, continue to negotiate and discuss with them the next steps," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. In 2009, the United States shipped a total of 733,000 tons of poultry meat to Russia. This year's quota was at 600,000 tons, but Russia has given a quarter of that to other suppliers.
About half of the poultry plants had been given the go-ahead as of last week. "We continue to work with the Russians, continue to negotiate and discuss with them the next steps," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. In 2009, the United States shipped a total of 733,000 tons of poultry meat to Russia. This year's quota was at 600,000 tons, but Russia has given a quarter of that to other suppliers.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Gestation stall preference study conducted
Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Center in Saskatchewan, Canada shows that sows vary in their desire to spend time in stalls during gestation.
Eight groups of 25 sows each were housed in walk-in/lock-in stall gestation pens and studied. Roughly 95% of the sows left their stalls at some point during gestation, but how often they did so varied. "We found that the sows did spend a fair amount of time within the stalls, that they would eat and then many of them would lie down within the stalls," said Dr. Harold Gonyou with the Center. "When we were looking at them over a 24-hour period we found that we'd have 40% of the sows or so that spent less than 2% of the time outside the stalls throughout the day, but we also had some that would spend 80% or 90% out."
The sows that spent the most time outside, according to the research, seemed to be the larger and older sows, raising dominance and size/comfort questions. More research needs to be conducted, said scientists, to get the answers needed.
Eight groups of 25 sows each were housed in walk-in/lock-in stall gestation pens and studied. Roughly 95% of the sows left their stalls at some point during gestation, but how often they did so varied. "We found that the sows did spend a fair amount of time within the stalls, that they would eat and then many of them would lie down within the stalls," said Dr. Harold Gonyou with the Center. "When we were looking at them over a 24-hour period we found that we'd have 40% of the sows or so that spent less than 2% of the time outside the stalls throughout the day, but we also had some that would spend 80% or 90% out."
The sows that spent the most time outside, according to the research, seemed to be the larger and older sows, raising dominance and size/comfort questions. More research needs to be conducted, said scientists, to get the answers needed.
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