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⏰ New Investment Opportunity! 🚀 Eminent Agri Industries is a BSTI & ISO certified manufacturer and supplier of high-quality dairy products such as ghee, butter and mozzarella cheese, among all products mozzarella cheese is the blockbuster and has a good reputation in the market of it. 🚀 Eminent Agri Industries is conducting business through the B2B and B2C model, the business is selling products direct to several hotels and restaurants and also has set some third party vendors to market its product in different districts. Find the investment link in the comments 👇 #halalinvestment #finance #finances #halalinvestment

🧀 Supply Chain Disruptions Impact European Cheese Production 🌍 The European cheese industry, celebrated for its rich heritage and exquisite flavors, is facing unprecedented challenges due to supply chain disruptions. As a global leader in cheese production, these issues are felt across the continent, affecting producers and consumers alike. A significant hurdle facing the industry is the shortage of raw milk, essential for cheese manufacturing. Adverse weather conditions have led to diminished grazing lands, resulting in a decline in milk production. This shortage cascades down the supply chain, leading to reduced cheese output. Logistical bottlenecks further compound the problem, disrupting the smooth flow of goods within the supply chain. Transportation delays and border restrictions, exacerbated by Brexit-related complexities, hinder the timely delivery of milk to processing facilities, causing erratic input supplies for cheese manufacturers. Labor shortages present another challenge, with reliance on seasonal migrant workers and pandemic-related disruptions leading to a scarcity of skilled laborers. This shortage disrupts production schedules, compromises quality control, and increases operational costs. Rising energy prices add to the strain, increasing operational expenses for energy-intensive processes like pasteurization and refrigeration. Some producers are forced to scale back operations or pass on increased costs to consumers. Let's work together to navigate these disruptions and preserve Europe's culinary heritage. 🧀 Image credit: Sunny Forest/Adobe Stock #CheeseProduction #SupplyChain #EuropeanDairy #Logistics #LaborShortage #Sustainability #FoodIndustry #SupplyChainDisruptions #CheeseLovers #EuropeanCuisine 🧀🌐

(AUSTRALIA 21.03.24) Inquiry hears no loyalty points for farmer after 30 years with supermarket. The Senate inquiry hears of a long-time producer left without loyalty points by major supermarkets, illustrating the dominance of Coles and Woolworths. Ausveg chair Bill Bulmer warns of the risk of Australia becoming a net vegetable importer due to supermarket practices. Many farmers suffer in silence due to fear of reprisal. Ausveg and NFF call for curbing unethical retailer behavior and addressing power imbalances. The inquiry discusses the need for increased transparency in pricing and opposes divestiture of supermarkets. Ritchies IGA CEO advocates for stronger competition laws to prevent unchecked growth of supermarket chains. https://lnkd.in/gsk7Rp_5

The dictionary definition of 'investment' is the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage. I always have a wry smile when I hear a Retailer talk about the 'investment' they are making' as I am yet to hear that this investment has any negative impact on their bottom line! Technically Aldi are correct, they are putting money into the UK seafood industry, although the alternative would be that they get their products for free! Is it an investment? Aldi say that they are 'incredibly proud of the long-standing relationships we have with British fisheries across the country'. This is language that they need not just to say but also demonstrate, in the GCA's recent annual survey Aldi came 8th out of 14 & that position & score is worse than the 2022 Survey! Until 2021 Aldi had topped the GCA's Survey every year, they won it back in 2022 but have kept on falling since then! So far this year we had had Aldi invest £125m in price, on top of £380m invested in last year then the various investments in different categories, seafood (£45m), eggs (£50m), beef (£3bn), apples (£750m). Next week Aldi announce their annual results, based on these numbers they will be losing millions, won't they? Or maybe these number just relate to what they will be paying their Suppliers, is that still an investment or is it just what is needed to ensure there is product on shelf? I was speaking with a client yesterday discussing the role of a Buyer & I said that the two most important factors that a Buyer should look at when working with own label Suppliers are availability & quality / technical, that price comes third. I always understood that the price I paid assured me of the availability & quality that i had to have. Anyone can offer a cheap price, it is then one of two things, either unsustainable or going to impact availability or quality. Aldi are currently well off the pace & it's not a place they are used to being. They are well behind in terms of market share growth (Kantar) and still falling with regards to Code compliance, based on the GCA's Annual Survey. It will be interesting to see the spin that Aldi's PR machine will put on their annual results next week. Will the end of term report say 'must do better'? Or will it be full of glowing references? In a world full of post-truth what do you think they will say? #theretailmind #groceryretail #allisnotrosy #Aldi

Supermarket Inquiry continues to recieve submissions from horticultural bodies and individual producers about concerns related to the power imbalance in relations between the major retailers and growers. There will always be a degree of “tension” in a price negotiation but! Are retail buyers aware of their responsibilities in managing supplier relations , simply overstretched or is their another issue driving “discontent”? #supermarketinquiry #trading #relationships #breakdown

Hormel Foods Turnaround Plan Shows Promising Start! The plan involves a comprehensive strategy focused on revitalizing the base business, capturing strategic value, and a significant push towards transformation and modernization efforts. More on the changes here: https://lnkd.in/gC5hNsyZ #FoodNews #BusinessGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #HormelFoods

🌍 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟.𝐜𝐨𝐦 – 𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 🥩 Beef is a universal product, connecting people across borders and cultures, and we have a significant responsibility here to find the right buyer. From Brazil 🇧🇷 to New Zealand 🇳🇿, China 🇨🇳, Japan 🇯🇵, Canada 🇨🇦, Argentina 🇦🇷, India 🇮🇳, and the United States 🇺🇸, each country plays a pivotal role in the global beef supply chain. With such vast reach, the potential buyers for the iconic Beef.com domain are numerous and diverse, making it a true powerhouse for influence and connection in the beef industry. 🏢 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: The big four – JBS, Tyson Foods, Cargill, and National Beef Packing Company LLC – lead the global beef distribution network. For them, Beef.com is more than a domain; it’s an unmatched digital asset to enhance branding, consumer accessibility, and marketing on a worldwide scale. 🇬🇧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: International government associations focused on beef exports see the value in showcasing their country’s quality and strengthening their economic presence. Beef.com offers a unique opportunity to elevate their national brands on a global stage, building consumer trust and market share. 🛒 𝐄-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: Innovators like Omaha Steaks and Butcher Box have redefined how consumers access premium beef, delivering quality directly to doorsteps. Beef.com could become the centerpiece of expansion, reaching new markets and building brand loyalty in the digital era. 🏞️ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬-𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬. 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲-𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲-𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟. 🐄🌱 Beef.com isn’t just a domain; it’s a global brand, a powerful voice, and a unique opportunity to shape the future of beef worldwide. We are learning more each day about the industry and one thing is certain: the ROI for the Buyer will be immediate and significant. It is THE brand. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝@𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🔗 #BeefIndustry #GlobalBrand #DigitalRealEstate #Ecommerce #SustainableFarming #LocalRanches

🚚🥩 Ever wondered why the weight of fresh meat deliveries isn't always what you expected? In the dynamic world of B2B meat sales, understanding the nuances of weight variations is crucial for smooth operations. From livestock variability to truck capacity limits, many factors influence the final load on your delivery trucks. 🔍 Dive into our latest blog post where we unravel the logistics secrets behind these variations. Discover how industry experts manage these challenges seamlessly and maintain productive relationships across the supply chain. 👉 Click to learn more about what affects the weight of meat deliveries and how we ensure transparency and efficiency at every step. Don’t let the scales tip your operations the wrong way! #MeatIndustry #SupplyChainManagement #MeatBorsa

Perhaps no one has gained so much from the latest turnaround in the global chicken market than beef mogul Marcos Molina. The Marfrig Global Foods founder who took control of the board at rival BRF in 2022 got into poultry at the perfect time -- feed prices are down, demand is soaring and the cycle appears to be going up, up, up. Between the strong poultry market and a series of shrewd changes at the company, BRF is now the year's second-best performer in Brazil’s benchmark Ibovespa index. BRF is even discussing paying dividends again. It's not the first time Molina has tried to conquer chicken, to varying degrees of success. Before BRF, within the span of about a decade, Marfrig bought then resold UK poultry producer Moy Park, Brazilian meat company Seara Foods and US-based Keystone Foods, known primarily for its chicken nuggets. Each buy added to Marfrig’s debt, with the company named in the early 2010s the most-indebted meatpacker in the Americas. The company ultimately decided to refocus primarily on beef. Molina “has made decisions in the past that required him to sell the crown jewel in order to stay alive. But I understand that he has matured well in this sense,” said Rafael Oliveira, CFA, whose fund is a small BRF investor that has been building exposure to the stock. Now, investors are feeling reassured by his hand-picked management team's astute changes “If it weren’t for the new management, we think that BRF would be benefiting from the cycle much less.” Read more in this Bloomberg News deep dive into a remarkable turnaround from Clarice Couto, Leda Alvim and Daniel Cancel. https://lnkd.in/eeN6PDSa #chicken #meat #agriculture #equities #brazil #turnaround #commodities #food

Smallholder farmers are essential and the majority in the food production chain, playing an important role in sustaining markets and all sorts of retail chains including kiosks. However, retailers often face challenges when working with smallholder farmers, issues related to inconsistent supply, quality, and disruptions in the supply chain flow. This outrightly leads to frustration and reluctance on the part of retailers to engage with smallholder farmers. The system is often structured in a way that incentivizes retailers to prioritize low prices over other factors. Despite these challenges, addressing issues of fairness and sustainability in the supply chain is crucial for building a more equitable and resilient food systems that benefit both producers and consumers alike.