August 2004 real 4,2% below August 2003

Turnover in the hospitality industry in Germany in August 2004 was 3,3% nominal and 4,2% real lower than in August 2003. After calendar and seasonal adjustment of the data compared to July 2004 was 1,4% nominal and 1,6% real % less sold.

In the first eight months of 2004, companies in the hotel and catering industry turned over 1,6% less in nominal terms and 2,4% in real terms than in the same period of the previous year. This decline is solely due to the unfavorable sales development in the hospitality industry (nominal – 4,0%, real – 4,7%). On the other hand, the accommodation industry (nominal +1,0%, real +0,3%) obviously benefited from the 2004% increase in tourist overnight stays from January to July 0,9.

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The seminar "Quality & Price in Sales Talks" with speaker Manfred Gerdemann took place from September 27th to 28th in the exclusive surroundings of the five-star Steigenberger Hotel in Bad Neuenahr.

The participants of the seminar "Quality & Price in Sales Talks" with speaker Thomas Gerdemann (5th from left)

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The DFV/CMA seminar showed how the range of meat can be ideally tailored to the requirements and wishes of customers.

About taste can not be argued. Especially not when it comes to enjoying food. But who would have thought that qualities of meat and meat products are perceived completely differently by different observers? This knowledge was imparted by Dr. Wolfgang Gerhardy now at the DFV seminar "The right choice of meat" in the rooms of the center for livestock processing at the University of Vechta.

Sensory test under laboratory conditions: Each of the participants in Vechta experienced the meat quality differently.

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According to a current market study by the Central Market and Price Reporting Office for Agricultural, Forestry and Nutritional Products (ZMP), the out-of-home market in 2003 showed a negative trend in terms of both the number of guests and sales. Compared to the previous year, which was characterized by the introduction of the euro, the negative trend has already weakened (number of guests 2002 -4,3%; 2003 -2,3%, turnover 2002 -4,3%, 2003 -2,9%) . Against the background of persistently high unemployment and consumer uncertainty, a trend reversal is not to be expected in 2004 either.

The volume of expenditure for the out-of-home market was 2003 billion euros in 41,19. Every second euro flowed into the coffers of service catering, every third euro was spent in the fast-food restaurant area. After all, 12,4% of the expenses were spent on catering for work and training places, and 4,9% in themed gastronomy.

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Russian import ban for Brazil is having an effect

Russia stopped imports of pork from Brazil after the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Brazil. Negotiations on the end of the import ban have so far been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the meat processing industry in Russia is no longer fully productive, as Brazil is one of the main sources of pork imports. As a result of the lack of imports, the Russian Meat Union expects pork prices to rise by around XNUMX percent this month.

Last year, Russia imported 313.000 tons of pork from Brazil alone, as well as 211.000 tons of poultry and 89.000 tons of beef. Around 190.000 tons of pork, 160.000 tons of poultry and 90.000 tons of beef were to be imported from the South American country this year.

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Livestock and Meat

There were only minor price movements for beef on the meat wholesale markets in the second week of October. Inexpensive pieces from the front lots were preferred, precious pieces were neglected. In response to the earlier drop in payout prices for young bulls, barn doors have often remained closed this week and slaughterhouses have had to make renewed efforts to recruit male animals for slaughter. The payout prices for young bulls therefore tended to be unchanged, a little firmer here and there. As in the previous week, young bulls in the R3 class brought in 2,70 euros per kilogram slaughter weight on the national average, which was 40 cents more than a year ago. The development for slaughter cows was somewhat different. In the northwestern regions in particular, producer prices fell by up to five cents per kilogram when there was ample supply. In the South, churn cows were for sale in very limited numbers, prices remained unchanged. The federal funds for cows in the O3 class fell by three cents to EUR 1,98 per kilogram, but the providers received 38 cents more than in the previous year. Local companies had to accept price reductions when shipping beef to neighboring countries. – In the coming week, prices for young bulls are likely to remain stable due to supply. On the other hand, further price reductions must be expected in the slaughter cow sector, especially if more animals are also offered in the south. – In wholesale, the veal business was mostly quiet. The payout prices for slaughter calves held their own. The provisional average for animals billed at a flat rate was 4,17 euros per kilogram slaughter weight. – The prices for livestock calves tended to be mostly maintained, and in some cases also somewhat weaker.

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Slaughter cattle brought more

With the EU-wide holidays coming to an end in September, the demand for meat increased in many places. This contrasted with a consistently higher supply of slaughter cattle and pigs. Nevertheless, all categories of cattle for slaughter brought more than in the previous month and also more than in the previous year. The supply at the chicken market was sometimes a bit tight for the lively demand. However, the prices usually changed only slightly. The EU turkey market developed unevenly, and there was price pressure in certain areas. A thorough revival failed to materialize on the egg market. With continued plentiful supply, prices recovered only slightly. The situation on the butter market eased, the supply was supplemented by goods from private storage and from intervention stocks. The seasonal price increases that have been common in previous years have not materialized so far. The cheese market continues to trend firmly. Slaughter cattle and slaughter pigs

The supply of beef cattle in the EU was noticeably larger in September than in the previous month. In Germany around eleven percent, in the Netherlands a good seven percent and in Denmark almost three percent more cattle were slaughtered than before. Compared to the previous year, the number of slaughters was also significantly higher. In most countries of the Union, providers made more money on average for young bulls than in August. There were price reductions only in Ireland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Belgium. The EU average price for young bulls in the R3 trading class was 271 euros per 100 kilograms slaughter weight, almost five euros higher than in the previous month and almost six euros higher than a year ago.

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Food chemists from the University of Münster work together with the organic farm "Gut Wewel".

What do cute rosy piglets have to do with human digestion? Not much at first glance, but anyone who is familiar with the matter knows that the pig's intestine is very similar to that of humans and is therefore suitable for research purposes. Pigs are also ideal for studying how the gut processes polyphenols - phytochemicals found in almost all foods. Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Humpf from the Institute of Food Chemistry and doctoral student Kathrin Keppler are investigating these plant substances and have therefore been working with the Kurzen family on the "Gut Wewel" organic farm in Send for a year and a half.

Polyphenols - each of us consumes them every day, but hardly anyone knows about them. Their effect is considerable: they make grapes red and coffee slightly bitter, and they are responsible for the yellow color of apricots and red peppers. In addition to these pleasure-enhancing properties, they can do much more: in sufficient quantities, they help prevent cancer, have an anti-inflammatory effect and strengthen the immune system. The recommended requirement "Eat five a day" - based on fruit and vegetables - is valid not least because of the polyphenols.

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Chiemgauer Naturfleisch produces again - Still laboratory samples - open letter to customers

Eliminators among the employees brought the bacteria into the production cycle, according to Roman Schneider, press spokesman for the Traunstein district office. It has now been clarified how coli bacteria got into two raw sausage products from the Trostberg company Chiemgauer Naturfleisch GmbH.

In the case of Chiemgauer Naturfleisch GmbH, customers have become aware of illnesses, emphasizes Roman Schneider and expressly praises the professional behavior of the company, which voluntarily offers the entire range of raw sausages, including the two types complained about, "Salametti air-dried" and "Salametti Knoblauch" from the traffic and ceased further production.

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Bad start in 2003 - Numbers are declining, but the situation is stabilizing

In 2003, the German economy was not even able to achieve the low growth of previous years. The real gross domestic product shrank by 0,1 percent. Rising oil prices, the lung disease SARS and a strong euro put the German export economy under pressure, while the domestic economy was slowed down by the increased burden of taxes and social security contributions. The deteriorating employment situation reduced real disposable income and at the same time put a strain on public coffers. Private households, also unsettled by the ongoing discussions about imminent cuts in old-age provision, social and health systems, exercised increased restraint in consumption. In 2003, sections of the population with stable consumption were also affected for the first time.

This situation had a noticeable effect on the butcher trade: cheap trends and bargain hunting reached their sad peak last year. Again, the food retail trade and the butcher trade have lost ground compared to the discount markets. Although German households bought 5,4 percent more meat and 1,5 percent more sausages and other meat products last year than in 2002, they financed this purchase with expenditure that was 1,9 and 5,7 percent lower, respectively. The structural development of the butcher's trade largely conformed to this shrinking market.

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First half of the year: consumer demand weaker - sales stable

Demand from private households in Germany for meat and meat products increasingly weakened over the course of 2004. For the butcher trade, after previous declines, a stable sales development could be determined for the first half of the year.

Consumer prices for meat and meat products fell by 0,4 percent from January to June, following the trend of the last two years. However, this no longer provided any impetus for consumer demand from private households. At minus 6,1 percent, the decline is concentrated primarily on pork. Increased demand, particularly for beef and mixed ground beef, was not enough to offset lower pork demand. Demand for sausage products held up well, with ham in particular being the trend. A further sign of the generally clouded consumer climate in the first half of 2004 is the 3,5 percent reduction in out-of-home consumption.

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