EU meat industry news, October 2022

Published 2022년 12월 6일

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From January to August 2022, the European Union's pork exports saw a 21% decrease, totaling 2.96 million tonnes, primarily due to a significant drop in shipments to China. In response, the growth in pork sales to the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea couldn't offset the loss. Meanwhile, McDonald's has announced eight commitments aimed at improving poultry welfare, including the formation of an advisory board, the identification of 15 welfare indicators, and a commitment to report on farm-level care in its major markets by 2024. The fast-food chain also plans to fully transition to Controlled Atmospheric Stunning in its U.S. and Canadian supply chain by 2024, marking a significant move towards enhancing the welfare of poultry in its supply chain.

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In the period from January to August 2022, EU exports of pork products amounted to 2.96 million tonnes and were 21% lower than a year ago. This decrease is mainly due to a decrease in shipments to China, which amounted to 924,000 in this period. t, i.e. 54% less y/y. China is successfully rebuilding its pig population and it is forecast that in 2022 it will import 49% less y/y. The decrease in shipments to the Middle Kingdom cannot be compensated by the growing sales of pork to the Philippines (333,000 t; +37% y/y), to Japan (320,000 t, +35% y/y), or to South Korea (233 kt, +53% y/y). McDonald's introduces its own chicken welfare standards McDonald's declared the introduction of 8 commitments regarding the welfare of poultry delivered to the chain. The chain will implement these changes in at least 70% of its global supply chain by 2024. The global food giant is one of the few that has not yet signed a welfare pledge such as the Global Animal Partnership standards. Among the 8 ...

Source: Foodfakty