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Since July 15, 2004, Volker Groos has been new to the manufacturer of ovens and combi-steamers. The 45-year-old, who lives in Sulz am Neckar, is married and has a nine-year-old daughter. In the future, Volker Groos will be responsible for overall national and international sales. The focus of his work is on securing and expanding market leadership in Germany and a significant expansion of activities in international markets. Volker Groos has held various sales management positions in the past, most recently as sales manager and sales director.
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Greg Brenneman, current chairman and CEO of TurnWorks, Inc., will become chief executive officer of Burger King Corporation effective August 1. The 42-year-old is known for leading companies into positive revenue areas. For him, the customer is always the focus of all his efforts, as well as creating a pleasant working atmosphere for his employees.
In a statement, the Board of Directors in Miami said: "We have worked with Greg Brenneman in the past and know him well. He is an extremely capable and experienced man and his determination for rapid change and greater efficiency will serve citizens well King Corporation will be immeasurable. This will strengthen the company's position in the fast food industry. Brenneman will provide both the strategic direction and the energetic leadership the company needs. He excels at providing a pleasant work environment for his employees His achievements to date show that he pays particular attention to customer service."
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Prices came under pressure
The veal season was drawing to a close in June. As the asparagus season came to an end, consumer interest in veal waned. The slaughterhouses therefore ordered fewer animals for slaughter than in the weeks before, so that the supply, which was not too large, was more than sufficient for the demand. Prices came under pressure towards the end of the month.
At the purchase level of mail order slaughterhouses and meat products factories, the weighted federal average for slaughter calves billed at a flat rate fell by 23 cents to 4,28 euros per kilogram slaughter weight from May to June, according to a preliminary overview. However, this exceeded the previous year's level by 73 cents.
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Chicken in particular increased significantly
Poultry production in the UK reached 399.330 tonnes slaughtered weight in the first quarter of this year, up 7,2 per cent on the same period last year. Chicken production in particular rose significantly, by 9,2 percent to 319.940 tons, while turkey meat production grew by 3,2 percent to a good 58.100 tons.
Despite the larger domestic production, imports of poultry meat also increased significantly at the beginning of 2004. From January to April there was an increase of 9,8 percent to 136.300 tons. Almost 90 percent of these were imported poultry parts. Poultry meat exports increased by 3,9 percent to almost 82.400 tons. At 95 percent, the dominance of parts exports is very pronounced.
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PetitBistro is set to grow with four new "SuperSnacks".
From July 15, exclusively at 1.100 Aral gas stations with a PetitBistro - delicious delicacies for drivers in a hurry - 1.000 customers as "test eaters" - Aral wants to grow strongly with the bistro business
Aral goes on the product offensive in the food service business: At 1.100 Aral petrol stations nationwide with a PetitBistro, four new delicacies will be the focus of the offer from mid-July: The "SuperSnacks". They are aimed at mobile customers and are suitable for immediate consumption as well as for on the go.
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On July 31, 2004, Dr. Milan Ristic retired after reaching retirement age. dr Ristic was one of the first scientists to comprehensively address the quality of poultry meat.
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Snap Up: Great success for more health
The 257.000 participants in the Bavaria-wide weight loss campaign "BayernLight - Lighter living in Germany" have slimmed down more than a quarter of a million kilos, exactly 46.780, in four months. Health Minister Werner Schnappauf and pharmacist Hans Gerlach, initiator of the campaign in Munich, presented this record of success for better health. "Reducing obesity or avoiding it straight away is one of the most important preventive measures nowadays. Because the significant excess on the scales is spreading almost like an epidemic. Almost every second adult in Bavaria is affected. If we don't take countermeasures, obesity will crush our health," reasoned Schnappauf the necessity of BayernLight. Being overweight is a high risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, stroke or metabolic disorders such as diabetes. "Here there is not only great suffering for those affected, but also enormous costs for their health! health beings."
The average reduction was 5 1/2 pounds. The minister called on the participants to maintain the healthier way of life they had learned and to motivate family, friends and acquaintances to take part. The method is simple: less fat and more exercise. Schnappauf sees society as a whole as having a duty to prevent obesity: "Everyone must work together to ensure healthy eating habits: parents, teachers, the food industry, doctors, pharmacists, politicians, the media." BayernLight shows how such cooperation can be successful on site, the minister continued. "BayernLight addresses people with campaigns in the immediate vicinity and motivates them to be consistent. Not a short-term diet, but a permanent change in diet brings success."
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Persistently tight supply
The supply of slaughter pigs in June was below average compared to the first quarter of this year. In order to utilize their slaughter capacities to the full, the slaughter companies therefore paid a little more from week to week. And this despite the fact that the sales of pork remained without any lasting impetus due to the weather. At the end of the month, the payout price for class E pigs was EUR 1,51 per kilogram, the highest since March 2002.
On a monthly average, the price for slaughter pigs in meat trading class E rose by 17 cents to 1,47 euros per kilogram slaughter weight; that was 20 cents more than a year ago. On average for all trade classes E to P, the fatteners also received 1,42 cents more than in May and 17 cents more than twelve months ago, at EUR 20 per kilogram.
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Proceeds-feed cost relation for eggs in Germany
In the past few weeks and months, German laying hen farmers had to be satisfied with significantly lower revenues than a year ago. Egg prices have been declining since April in particular and only came to a halt at a low level in June.
In the first half of 2004, egg producers in wholesale sales for goods in the M weight class received an average of EUR 5,62 per 100 eggs nationwide, which was around EUR 7,34 less than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Prices fell from EUR 4,10 in January to EUR XNUMX in May and June. At the same time, egg producers paid significantly more for feed than a year ago, so that profitability in egg production deteriorated significantly.
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Profit development below expectations
Bell Holding AG reports that the company's profit for the first half of 2004 will be around 20% below the previous year's figure. The reason for this is primarily the persistently high raw material prices.
In addition to the already very high procurement prices for cow meat, the price for pork rose by another 10% in May and June alone. Due to the current market situation, only part of these higher procurement costs can be passed on to consumption. This circumstance also has an inhibiting effect on sales.
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... and not only in Switzerland
The discussion about the raw material prices in the meat market is a real long-running issue - especially in the heavily subsidized Swiss agriculture. It is obvious that producers want the highest possible price, while processors and retailers prefer a low price. Either way, the so-called "pig cycle" always causes hot heads.
The meat business in Switzerland is anything but easy. The farmer takes on a certain risk by housing the animals. Although he will certainly be able to sell his animals when they are ready for slaughter, he does not yet know at what price. He can react by waiting a bit before going to the slaughterhouse. Joint production is the key word for Swiss processors. A pig does not only consist of filet or chops, a beef not only of entrecôte. Unlike abroad, where trade exists at this level, a large processor must purchase the entire animal and not just the required parts. This means that all usable parts must be sold regardless of sales or seasonal peaks.
