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Chinese health food producer to acquire company in NZ

Nanjing Sinolife United Co., one of the leading health food producers in China, announced plans on Sunday to buy a New Zealand company.

Shanghai Weiyi, a limited liability company 60 percent owned by Sinolife, will conduct the acquisition of the New Zealand-based Good Health Products Ltd., according to the announcement.

The deal is estimated at over 23 million New Zealand dollars (18 million US dollars).

Good Health has a substantial market share in New Zealand and Australia and has established an online sales network in Asia including China’s Hong Kong, Singapore and the Republic of Korea, which is attractive to Sinolife as it is eager to expand abroad.

Sinolife board chairman, Gui Pinghu, expects both sides to gain from the deal and for it to change the traditional cooperative model between Chinese and foreign companies.

Sinolife was listed on the Hong Kong bourse in January.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China agribusiness industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source: http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/893243.shtml

China 90 Per Cent Self-sufficient in Animal Vaccines

CHINA - The Chinese animal vaccine market grew by more than 26 per cent between 2004 and 2013, according to a new report.

Animal vaccine is a kind of biological agent that enables inoculated animals to produce active immunity for disease prevention. Europe and the United States and other developed countries are the main force of traditional animal vaccine markets in the world, still taking around 60 per cent nowadays, according to a new report from China Market Research Reports.

In recent years, European and American animal vaccine markets have decelerated growth due to quality safety, high maturity and other factors, while the fast-growing animal vaccine market of China and other emerging countries will become a new highlight.

In 2004-2013, Chinese animal vaccine market size maintained a high growth rate of 26.3 per cent, reaching about RMB11.5 billion in 2013. The growth in 2007-2010 was mainly driven by the expansion of governmental tender vaccine, while that from 2011 was primarily thanks to the market-oriented vaccine expansion. The Chinese animal vaccine market is basically occupied by local companies, showing a self-sufficiency rate of around 90 per cent.

Given the policy factor, Chinese animal vaccine products are divided into compulsory immunization vaccines and market-oriented vaccines. At present, the former include foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), bird flu, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), swine fever, and peste des petits ruminants (PPR); the latter refer to porcine circovirus (PCV), Newcastle disease, porcine parvovirus (PPV) and other varieties.

Since 2011, the bids for compulsory vaccines proposed by the Chinese government has turned to be more fierce, with limited growth potential; however, market-oriented vaccines have developed faster, enjoying 40 to 50 per cent market share in 2013.

Key enterprises identified in the report are: CAHIC, Jinyu Group, Tecon, Tech-bank, Shenghua Biok, Ringpu Bio-technology, Dahuanong, Hile Bio, Yikang & Chopper.

According to animal attributes, animal vaccines can be classified into swine vaccines, poultry vaccines, cattle & sheep vaccines, pet vaccines and other vaccines. In 2013, Chinese swine vaccines and poultry vaccines accounted for more than 80 per cent of the animal vaccine market. In addition, the emerging Chinese pet industry is boosting the demand for pet vaccines, but due to lack of commercialised pet vaccines, China now mainly relies on imports. Thus, the Chinese pet vaccine market will see a larger space for development in the future.

As the scale of Chinese farming escalates, the demand for animal vaccines will continue to grow steadily. In the next few years, the Chinese animal vaccine industry is expected to keep a growth rate of approximately 15 per cent and see market value of RMB17.5 billion or so in 2016.

The report adds that, in 2006, China implemented mandatory veterinary drug GMP certification to raise the threshold, resulting in a sharp decline in the number of animal vaccine companies and the accompanying increased industry concentration. In 2013, CAHIC seized the highest market share of 10.5 per cent among Chinese listed animal vaccine companies, followed by Jinyu Group, Tecon and Dahuanong with a combined proportion of 15 per cent or so.

Source from:  http://www.thepoultrysite.com/poultrynews/32637/china-90-per-cent-selfsufficient-in-animal-vaccines

The European pig meat exports to China exceed those from US

Since 2011, the percentage of pig meat imported by China from the European Union has increased constantly. In 2011, China was the greatest European pig meat importer. In 2013, the pig meat exported from the EU to China also rose, and during year 2014, according to the Customs Authorities of Shanghai, the pig meat imports from the EU represent more than 80% of the total. It is estimated that the pig meat exports from the EU to China will beat those from US. Expert said that the PEDv (Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus) outbreak that affects US is also affecting severely the US market and, as a result, the pig meat production in US is the lowest in eight years.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source:  http://news.gdswine.com/yzxw/gjyz/201407/183207.html

China Meat Processing Industry Characteristics

Due to incomplete standards, the quality of processed meat products varies greatly.

Low, medium, and high end processed meat products attract different types of consumers.

Low end cooked meat products mainly target customers in third and fourth tier cities, rural areas, and some food catering companies in first and second tier cities.

The most active market is the medium end processed products market, aiming specifically at those in the middle class.

High end products include both traditional Chinese and western products, such as Chinese ham and bacon.

Low and medium end products account for 40% of the total market share, with prices at CNY 16~20/ Kg and CNY 21~40/ Kg, respectively. Less than 20% of the market share is made up of high end products, with prices higher than CNY 40/ Kg.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source:  http://www.guojixumu.com/news/newshow.html?id=29151

China animal vaccine market estimated at CNY 24 billion

Envisioning an accelerated development of the animal health industry, a National Animal Health Industry Integration Seminar was held. According to this seminar, a new period of rapid growth for the industry is coming.

The animal health industry is growing rapidly. With a growing attention to food safety, demand for high quality animal health products is escalating. The animal health market is projected to grow annually at a rate of 15-20% for the next 5-10 years.

The vaccine market is expanding quickly. The current market value of animal vaccines is estimated at a whopping CNY 24 billion, including the FMD vaccine valued at CNY 3.8 billion, PRRS vaccine at CNY 1.35 billion, Swine Fever vaccine at CNY 0.45 billion, PCV vaccine at CNY 1.15 billion, AI vaccine at CNY 2.2 billion, Brucellosis vaccine at CNY 0.5 billion, piglet diarrhea vaccine at CNY 0.5 billion, and PRV vaccine at CNY 0.3 billion.

Improvement and transformation of the animal health industry is in need. To prepare for the expected growth of the animal health industry, manufacturing companies must adapt to the changing market. Some steps they can take in improving and transforming the industry include:

$11.       Shifting market target from farming companies to the government

$12.       Providing higher quality, cheaper products

$13.       Investing more in R&D and technology upgrades, with an emphasis on finding a new type of adjuvant, higher efficacy, and a purified antigen

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source:  http://www.chinairn.com/news/20140703/14320548.shtml

Fresh and chilled whole chicken export volume and value in May, 2014

China exported approximately 18,068 tonne fresh and chilled whole chicken in the first 5 months of 2014, and the main export market are Hong Kong and Macao.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qiqihar, Heilongjiang plan to build 29 dairy demonstration bases in 2014

Qiqihar tend to build 29 dairy demonstration bases in 2014, and all the bases will be put in to operation at the end of November, 2014.

The high-yielding dairy cows will reach 100,000 cows at the end of 2014, which account approximately 14.5% of Qiqihar’s total dairy inventory.

Currently, Qiqihar has 835 dairy farms with more than 50 cows, and 421 dairy cooperatives. The raw milk production account one-third of Heilongjiang’s total raw milk production

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source:  http://www.hesitan.com/nnyw_xwdt/2014-06-27/123897.chtml

More Australia citrus to China after Sino-Australia MOU last week

AUSTRALIAN citrus exports to China continue to expand, with the 2013 trade (valued at $21 million) likely to double this year after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) cemented existing strong trade arrangements.

Citrus Australia’s chief executive officer Judith Damiani and the president of the Chinese Agricultural Wholesale Market Association (CAWA) Zengjun Ma signed the MOU in Mildura last week. “We’re delighted - the MOU is a strategic alliance which provides benefits to members of both associations, and a first for Australian agriculture,” Ms Damiani said.

Citrus Australia has spent many years forming a relationship with the CAWA, China’s largest agricultural distributor with over 300 members, representing about 70 per cent of the total fruit and vegetable trade in China. When asked about the benefits of Australian citrus, Mr Ma said the clean environment, premium quality and counter-seasonality were major pluses. “The prospects are very good because Australia has such vast land and China has huge demand for Australian produce.” Citrus Australia hosted the CAWA delegation of 21 members on their inaugural visit to Australia, which included wholesale market visits in Sydney and Melbourne, business networking and a tour of Mildura and Renmark orchards and packing facilities. The tour culminated in an official industry dinner in Mildura and the signing of the MOU on June 24.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source from: http://www.chinafruitportal.com/2014/06/30/中澳行业协会加强合作：更多澳洲柑橘将出口中国/

China Ministry of Finance provide RMB 1.2 billion to purchase breeding animals and frozen semen for farmers in 2014

According to the news from China Ministry of Finance website, to further develop China’s husbandry industry, MOF will allocate RMB 1.2 billion to improve countrywide genetic and encourage farmers to introduce breeding live animals and frozen semen. In which RMB 661 million subsidy is used on live breeding pigs, RMB 260 million for cows, RMB 45 million for beef cattle and RMB 198 million for sheep.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source from:  http://www.ixumu.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=513477&from=portal

Canada signs Chinese cherry market access deal

Canadian authorities have reached an agreement with their Chinese counterparts to allow “unimpeded access” to the Asian country’s market for fresh British Columbia-grown cherries. In a release, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said a phytosanitary deal was signed for a trial period, which was expected to lead to permanent access valued by industry at CAD$20 million (US$18.5 million).

The Ministry added that China agreed to expedite work to allow for the sale of fresh Canadian blueberries in China, with such a new access valued at up to CAD$65 million (US$60 million) annually. The deal was signed by Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and China’s Vice Minister of General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), Wei Chuanzhong. In addition, the pair also signed an access agreement for timothy hay to China, as well as a modernized live swine protocol. “The expanded market access we agreed to will ensure our agriculture producers and processors are competitive in the lucrative Chinese market,” Ritz said. “By promoting Canada’s food and agriculture sector as a reliable and safe supplier of choice for Chinese consumers, we are making sure our agriculture industry will continue to drive the Canadian economy.”

British Columbia Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick was optimistic about the cherry deal and opportunities for other products. “The B.C. government has worked closely with cherry growers, the federal government and Chinese importers to reach this agreement,” Letnick said.

Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source from:  http://www.dawanews.com/news_view.asp?id=137517