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What is AQSIQ?

AQSIQ is an abbreviation that derives from The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and grants approval for imports of a wide range of products. Moreover, it controls inspections, quality controls and has a great power in decision making. As an exporter, it’s crucial to be aware of the organs that control quality standards and certifications in the country where you export your products. As mentioned, AQSIQ is one of the major quality management institutes that every exporter should be aware before they ship goods to China. In short words,…

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Brazil bans 3 growth promoters for pig production

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) has prohibited 3 growth promoters, being; tylosin, tiamulin and lincomycin, for use in swine production. Normative Instruction nº 1 of 2020 banned the usage of these performance enhancing additives definitively. Brazil’s pig industry is already prepared Charli Ludtke, technical director of the Brazilian Pig Production Association (ABCS), stated that she would not expect a huge effect from this measure. She said, “Brazil’s pig sector has already been ready for that rule, so we do not see a huge impact. Our industry has…

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The importance of flock uniformity

Flock uniformity is becoming an increasingly important driver for farmers and processors alike. However, until now there has been no definitive way of measuring or benchmarking this. With consumer demands increasing and supply chain pressures rising to provide a consistent end product, it’s important that – as an industry – we keep one step ahead by establishing methods to measure that. This key focus for processors and retailers essentially means moving the goalposts for producers and how they think about business performance. Technology and data will give producers greater control…

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FAQs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on Sino dos Alpes orders

Many distributors in China and around the world are still safely running, while focusing on public health and workers’ well-being. To learn more about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) may affect your order to China, see answers to the frequently asked questions we’ve received. Question 1: How will my order be impacted by the recent 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? ANSWER: Every distributor(final buyer) in China is different. Your order will not necessarily be impacted, but it depends on the unique situation of the distributor you’re working with. If your distributor…

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INNOVATION: SINO DOS ALPES HOLDS 3RD INNOVATION PARTNERS WORKSHOP

The third edition of the Innovation Partners Workshop was held this Friday 30th at the Brf Centro de Eventos in Itajai. With the participation of 340 people including university students, startups and partner companies, the event provided the integration among the public that seeks joint solutions to promote innovation. Digital transformation, technological trends and open innovation were some of the topics addressed during the day by guest facilitators. On the occasion, a technical cooperation agreement was signed between SdA and university institutions, which aims to meet SdA’s demands for development…

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Milk Powder Market by Type (Whole Milk Powder, Skimmed Milk Powder, Dairy Whitener, Buttermilk Powder, Fat-Filled Milk Powder, and Other Milk Powder) and Application (Nutritional Food, Infant Formulas, Confectionaries, Baked Sweets, Savories, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019 – 2025

Milk Powder Market Overview: The global milk powder market was valued at $27,783.3 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $38,086.1 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2018 to 2025. Milk powder is a dry dairy product, manufactured by dehydrating milk using evaporation. The purpose of making milk powder is to increase the shelf life of milk without using the refrigerator. Various types of milk powder include whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, dairy whitener, and other. It is widely consumed globally due to its…

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Brazilian pork and poultry update: Markets focused on overseas sales

Poultrymeat prices recovered slightly in the final week of June while pork prices held on to recent gains. Wholesale prices for chicken meat recovered some of the losses recorded the previous week – driven by the good pace of exports.  In the first three weeks of June, the average flow of shipments of fresh chicken meat increased by 19.5% compared to the previous month to 19,090 tonnes per day, according to data from the foreign trade secretariat (SECEX).  Many Brazilian meatpackers are prioritizing sales to overseas markets because of a…

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Brazilian poultry initiative moves to next phase in Europe

ABPA hoping new scientific committee can help rebuild consumer confidence Following a tough couple of years for Brazilian poultry exporters to Europe, efforts to rebuild consumer confidence should take a step forward next week as a new scientific committee starts its work. SUBSCRIBE Set up as part of an initiative by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), the committee will hold its first meeting on Monday (July 1). In an emailed statement to IEG Vu, the ABPA stresses that the committee is an independent body set up to “promote complete…

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China set to authorise 25 more Brazilian beef plants this year – report

Brazil should get the green light for another 25 meatpackers to start exporting beef to China before the end of this year, according to INTL FCStone Consulting. SUBSCRIBE China currently needs to import more beef to cover shortages in animal protein supplies following large-scale losses of pigs to African Swine Fever. To secure this increase, Beijing will need to add to the 15 Brazilian slaughterhouses currently allowed to supply China with beef, according to FCStone consultant, Caio Toledo. “With the US restricted because of the trade dispute, there is only…

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Brazilian pork and poultry update: Chicken regains competitive edge

Chicken prices held firm in Brazil last week as consumers in the country were attracted by poultry’s improved competitiveness against competing proteins such as pork. Wholesale prices rose slightly in Parana but were unchanged in the state of Sao Paulo. Live chicken prices were also stable, but average export prices were up on the previous month. Domestic production has risen in response to consistent foreign demand but a strengthening of the Brazilian currency against the US dollar appears to be putting a dampener on export growth. In the first week…

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