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France’s LDC takes majority stake in European Convenience Food Group France's LDC group has acquired a majority stake in European Convenience Food (ECF Group), a retail and food service supplier based in Germany. Otherwise known as Lambert Dodard Chancereul, the French business did not disclose in a brief statement the size nor the price it is paying for the stake as LDC extends this year’s acquisition spree. ECF Group’s management will remain minority shareholders after the transaction, which, subject to competition approval, is expected to close before year-end. Speaking to Just Food earlier this year, LDC’s CEO Philippe Gélin said the company is keen to expand beyond poultry into plant-based products. ECF Group fits that strategy with its vegetarian offerings. ECF Group was created in 2014 by merging Germany’s Karl Kemper Convenience and Eichkamp. The combined business supplies frozen vegetarian products, snacks, and meat-based items. As well as the retail and out-of-home channels, it also serves B2B customers and private labels. The company’s foodservice brands include Vegeta and Karl Kemper. The former offers products such as plant-based meals, patties, falafels and bratwurst. Karl Kemper operates in similar categories but in the meat section. https://lnkd.in/dw4u9bqg

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Have you heard the latest one on Variety Product Development and Plant Breeding? It's in Doriane news! All links below 👇👇👇 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 🌱 🎯 Best practices and methods to analyze your market, optimize your Product Development costs and engage customers with your varieties. Align your varieties to market demand and succeed your next launches ! 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dyKc_Ek3 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 🎨👩‍💻 Learn how User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) principles enhance productivity and streamline workflows for agronomists.  Dive into expert tips on research, accessibility, and collaboration. 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dBk6KwXc 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗣𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 📊 🚀 Learn how quantifiable metrics drive growth and efficiency, ensuring sustainable market leadership. Download our e-book for expert insights and revolutionize your approach today! 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eU-TKAGf 🎬 Webinar Thursday May 16th 2024 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁 : 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 🎯 Success in the seed industry isn't just about luck – it's about strategy!  📊 Understand your farmers and distributors with demographics, preferences, and pain points. 💡 Align with specific market segments and capitalize on emerging trends. 🤝 Strengthen connections with consumers: Engage with them and maximize feedbacks. 👉 More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/d9FDpYPH 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻, at the heart of our tech team. His skills raise the excellence of our teams in: * APIs and IOT connectivity 🧩 * New feature deployments ✨ * SaaS architecture scalability 🌐 * Cyber security best practices 🛡️ 👉 Check the LinkedIn post: https://lnkd.in/dCssGVQd 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮: 👨‍🎓 PhD in computational biology and experienced AI engineer in crop health and plant pathogens interaction, Djampa brings expertise to bolster our data department. 🔥 His arrival strengthens our commitment to advancing data analysis initiatives. 👉 Check the LinkedIn post: https://lnkd.in/dMKTjMWQ Are you coming to the 𝗜𝗦𝗙 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺? Don't miss our booth #3.12 on the 3rd floor. 👉 Send a PM to Clément Bouckaert to book your private demo That's all folks! Have a nice day and don't forget to follow Doriane for even more exciting news in your feed every week 😉 #plantbreeding #agronomy #betterseed #seedislife

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The 2024 harvest presented a formidable challenge for farmers like Rémi Dummeri in La Bosse, France. Unpredictable humid weather, including heavy rainfall and a damaging hailstorm, made the harvest season particularly difficult. Despite these adverse conditions, Rémi remained determined to maximize his yield. To combat the challenges, Rémi turned to technology. He invested in Sveaverken F100 last year, a system that uses GNSS RTK signals to guide agricultural machinery along the pre-drawn paths without any deviation, allowing Rémi to upgrade his three machines for increased field work efficiency. "The Sveaverken guidance system that I acquired last year works on three machines: on the combine harvester today during July, then on a Case Puma tractor for stubble cultivation in August and September, and then for the rest of the year, it's on a Simex 310 for spraying. So, just one guidance system, no subscription, free, and I just bought the cables (Easy Change Kit) to pre-equip the equipment, and I just have to move the antenna, the screen, and the steering wheel," said Rémi. Despite the initial setbacks, Rémi's harvest was ultimately a success. Thanks to RTK guidance and other technological advancements, he increased his yields four times higher than the 2016 harvest, which was also a very difficult year. Rémi's story is a testament to the power of innovation in overcoming agricultural challenges and ensuring a sustainable future for farmers. Big thanks to Intrax.farm and PowerBoost, and Rémi for his thoughts! Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/4cUUx6b Explore our F100: https://bit.ly/46xl32N #sveaverken #sveaverkenf100 #precisionfarming #autosteering

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FRANCE: Loué Chickens conquer the European market By Marie-Josée Cougard Les Echos The LDC group made seven acquisitions in Europe, including two in Poland, in 2024. A record of external growth for the Loué poultry producer, number one in France with a turnover of more than 6 billion euros. LDC has "🐜ants in its pants." 😀. The French leader known for Loué poultry has made seven acquisitions in quick succession in 2024, including four abroad. These acquisitions have the potential to generate an additional turnover of 640 million euros, with half of this coming from outside France. The group says it wants to "widen the gap": a voracious appetite that it has not shown at this level since 2009 when it bought two of its iconic brands, Maître Coq and Marie ready meals, which then totaled 500 million euros. Times have changed, and so have LDC's views on new horizons. Two of the latest acquisitions were in Poland, a market where the group has been present for several years. One in Romania, where from is exported but had no industrial site, and another in Germany, where LDC is newly gaining a foothold. https://lnkd.in/d7dAFXtS #poultryfarming #poultrymeat #poultryindustry

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🇫🇷🌾As per AgMin, 2024 durum production in France seen stable, up 0.3% y/y at 1.3MMT – admis.com 🌽Corn planting area revised up to 1.6 MLN HA (+22% y/y) Winter barley crop seen down 17.5% y/y to 8MMT vs 9.7MMT LY. Spring crop is seen rising to 3.3MMT vs 2.6MMT LY

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🇫🇷 #France lowers #forecasts of soft #wheat #harvest and #exports The state agency FranceAgriMer lowered the forecast of the gross harvest of soft wheat in the current season to 23.52 mln tons (July forecast - 27.25 mln tons, last season - 31.73 mln tons). The export forecast has been reduced to 10.11 (14.11 and 16.63) mln tons, including 6.0 (6.5 and 6.29) mln tons to the EU countries and 4.0 (7.5 and 10.23) mln tons to non-EU countries. Wheat imports will increase to 0.25 (0.2 and 0.12) mln tons. The carry-over stocks will fall to 2.74 mln tons, which is 13.5% less than last season. Read more 👉 http://surl.li/meoubu

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LE FIGARO: The decline in consumption that began in the summer of 2023 is not slowing down. Have we entered a phase of deconsumption  ? Thierry Cotillard, CEO of Intermarché: "A third of French people with the lowest incomes are depriving themselves and buying less #fish, #meat , and organic products" The president of the Mousquetaires group (Intermarché, Netto, Bricomarché) deciphers the phenomenon of deconsumption observed over the past year in the aisles of large food stores. The president of the  Mousquetaires group (Intermarché, Netto, Bricomarché)  maintains that the very slight drop in prices observed in large food stores will not be enough to boost consumption. He is asking the future government to review the conditions of negotiations between distributors and manufacturers. The decline in consumption that began in the summer of 2023 is not slowing down. Have we entered a phase of deconsumption  ? THIERRY COTILLARD. With a 1.8% drop in sales volumes in the aisles of large food stores, we cannot deny the phenomenon of underconsumption. But this average masks a complex reality. For a third of French people, the very high food inflation has not changed anything: they have been able to pay more. Another third has changed their habits: they visit more stores to find good deals, are on the lookout for promotions, and buy more distributor brands (MDD). https://lnkd.in/di6UvNj8 #foodsecurity #foodstaples #inflation

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🌍 How do we adapt and anticipate climate change at Malteries Soufflet? At Malteries Soufflet, our agronomy team is dedicated to addressing water shortages or excesses 💧 in the best possible way, year after year. 🚜 Our close relationship with farmers enables us to support them in adapting their crop management plans to the annual conditions, such as adjusting sowing dates, increasing sowing densities, and selecting varieties suited to the region. We also encourage farmers to test and implement new practices derived from regenerative agriculture, such as crop diversification and maintaining soil cover 🍀🌾 Genetically, our primary strategy is to avoid water stress by selecting early or late varieties depending on the local climate. We prioritize varieties that naturally respond to certain stresses. These varieties are co-developed with breeders to continue meeting the specifications of our diverse clients.  👉 Check out our webinars to find out more about: • Water issues for the beer industry, review our replay: https://urlr.me/JVPZ2 • Climate and carbon issues in the beer industry, register for our May 28 webinar: https://urlr.me/KdDs6 Together, we are making strides in ensuring a sustainable future for agriculture and brewing, adapting to the changing climate with resilience and innovation. #ClimateChange #Water #Carbon 

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📍 EPP Nantes 2024 We were thrilled to attend the EPP Nantes 2024 event, gaining valuable insights into the pig industry across Europe. Key Highlights: IFIP - Christine Rouget: 🔹 France: 3rd largest pig producer in Europe with nearly a million sows. 80% of production in Western France. 🔹 Pork: most consumed meat in France at 31.1kg per head per year. Ker Angel - Laurent Dartois: 🔹 Collaboration with Intermarche, focusing on innovative pig farming methods. 🔹 Practices include free farrowing, straw-based finishing, and no antibiotic usage. 🔹 Financial incentives above market rates for sustainable practices. Inaporc - Apolline Pissot: 🔹 National Pork Interprofessional Association. 🔹 CSR strategy on food sovereignty, sector attractiveness, environmental protection, food safety, and animal welfare. Attending EPP Nantes 2024 was a fantastic opportunity to deepen our understanding of the pig industry in our European neighbours and to bring back new ideas. #EPPNantes2024 #PigFarming #PorkIndustry #Agriculture #Sustainability #QualityEquipment

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Regeneration of soil and increasing its fertility is just one of the ways Martell are protecting the rich biodiversity of our terroirs. The regenerative viticulture program tests different types of cover crops to add nitrogen to the soil, which is essential for its natural fertility and for feeding the vines. These cover crops also help build a strong root system that supports soil life. Above ground, they enhance biodiversity by providing food and shelter for pollinators. This approach, inspired by natural cycles, aims to rejuvenate the vineyard ecosystem. So much so that the volume of earthworms has increased from 400 kg per hectare in 2015 to 1 ton per hectare in 2022. Evidence that our soils are regenerating and becoming more and more healthy. #InternationalBiodiversityDay Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët

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🇫🇷As of 06 May, 64% of French soft wheat crop was rated as g/e, up from 63% LW, but compared with 94% LY, FranceAgriMer reported. Winter barley conditions were stable at 66% g/e, but this remains far below the 92% LW. Spring barley growing conditions were stable at 74% g/e, vs 95% LY. Planting of corn crop advanced by 9% w/w, with 54% of the expected area now sown vs 73% LY and 82% as the 5YA. – Agricensus

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On May 21-23, 2024, Argus Europe Carbon Conference was held in Nice, France. More than 150 people attended this year’s event. The conference brought together international speakers, traders and brokers, consumers, financial intermediaries and analysts and other delegates of the European carbon market. Among other participants MPC Primary Commodities SA attended the conference, and thoroughly examined the reports of the conference speakers, in particular, the influence of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on electricity trade. Researching this subject, it should be noted that electricity, unlike other CBAM-regulated goods, has unique trading mechanisms, sold on centralized, anonymized platforms before importation via cables. CBAM solely accounts for direct emissions, excluding upstream production emissions, indirectly impacting other sectors. National-level or power plant-specific exemptions and country-specific default values complicate CBAM regulation for electricity imports. It should be emphasized that CBAM provides exemptions, particularly for EU ETS sectors and imports from countries with linked emission trading systems to avoid double carbon pricing. Electricity exemptions require market integration, compliance with EU Energy & Climate Regulations, and commitments to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Power plant-specific exemptions necessitate direct PPAs, EU grid connections, and strict emission limits. Otherwise, default CO2 values for domestic fossil fuel generation affect non-EU renewable energy imports. Besides, CBAM significantly affects neighboring regions. The UK, for example, faces challenges with its electricity exports to the EU. Research indicates CBAM could drastically reduce electricity flows through interconnectors, impacting UK investments and raising costs for EU consumers. Additionally, UK renewable energy production might decrease, potentially increasing EU carbon emissions—counter to CBAM's goals. The potential linking of the UK ETS with the EU ETS is crucial for future negotiations. In summary, CBAM is a major step in the EU's drive to reduce carbon leakage and promote sustainable energy practices. However, its application to electricity trading highlights the need for detailed regulations. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are essential to address challenges and leverage opportunities. Insights from the Argus Carbon Conference stress the importance of policy frameworks and industry participation in shaping a sustainable European energy market.

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🌾French soft wheat conditions declined by 1% in the week to 12 Aug, according FranceAgriMer. Some 47% of the soft wheat crop was rated g/e, well below the rate of 76% seen in 2023. The soft wheat harvest advanced by 10% during the week, reaching 98%, ahead of this time LY when 95% of the wheat crop had been harvested, and also above the 5YA of 95%. – Agricensus 

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Discovering how fava beans are grown in France! 🌱 fava beans, sown in November-December and harvested in July, are a key crop for sustainable agriculture. But why is this #pulse so valuable? 👉 No nitrogen inputs: thanks to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil. 👉 Optimised yields: as the main crop in a crop rotation, it increases yields for subsequent crops. 👉 Disease and weed management: reduces disease and weed pressure in crop rotation. 👉 Water saving: an ideal partner for more environmentally-friendly #agriculture.

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In the single view of Russia, the course may be correct. However, we currently have a whole host of construction sites that could lead to a higher price. The only ones who can be satisfied with the harvest are currently the USA. In Europe, we have to see what yields and qualities the year brings. The past has shown us time and again that yields were disappointing in years that were too wet. If the USDA had not cut wheat consumption, it would have triggered a very strong bullish reaction on the market. I would also take a very critical view of ending stocks excluding China. Therefore, once the market has completed the correction, we will see what happens. Once the initial pressure in the harvest is gone, we may see a different course in autumn than last year.

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⚠️🌾 EU Grain sector in crisis? In short: ➡️ France might face the smalles harvest of wheat since 1987 ➡️ Small harvests emphasize the need to absolutely minimize post harvest losses ➡️ the novIGRain project researches pest resistancy and develops solutions for better storage management France, one of the largest producers and exporters of wheat in Europe, is facing a significant challenge this year. The wheat harvest this summer is expected to rank among the three worst of the past 40 years, according to data from Agreste, the agricultural ministry's statistical service. A wet winter and lack of sunshine have led to an estimated yield of only 26.3 million tons of common wheat. This is nearly 25% less than in 2023 and 23.9% below the average of 2019-2023. If this forecast holds, it could be the smallest harvest since 1987. Although the harvesters are still working, it seems the French agricultural sector is heading into a difficult period. As of August 5th, 88% of the crop had already been harvested, according to FranceAgriMer. 🍞🗺️These are tough times for agriculture in France, and the impact will undoubtedly be felt both within and beyond its borders. In these challenging times, minimizing post-harvest losses becomes crucial. This is where the novIGRain project plays a vital role. The project researches pest management across Europe and not only comes with interesting insights on the topics of pest resistancy, but also develops a new larvicide and application tool aiming to give the grain sector multiple benefits such as: long-term protection of the stored grains up to 12 months, intervention in the larval stadium of the pest species, the possibility to combine the larvicide with an adulticide to maximize protection during the pest’s full life cycle and - above all - the use of an active substance s-methoprene that is not yet on the European market for plant protection products which gives the ultimate benefit of eliminating the resistancy issue all together. Want to be involved? 📲Follow this page @novIGRain 💻Visit www.novigrain.eu 📧Reach out [email protected] https://lnkd.in/e_ZP8e9d

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