Abstracts - Economie et Consommation

Since 2011, Ifip has been calculating a competitiveness indicator for the pork sectors of the five main producers in the European Union (France, Germany, Denmark, Spain and the Netherlands), on behalf of INAPORC and stakeholders in the French pork industry. This work is funded by INAPORC. The indicator analyzes over 85 variables divided into 8 themes: macroeconomics, animal feed, breeding, downstream companies, production dynamism, foreign trade, domestic consumption dynamism and sector organization. This first part presents the results obtained for the first four themes: macroeconomics, animal feed, breeding, downstream companies. By 2022, competitiveness gaps between countries narrowed. Denmark has the highest overall competitiveness score, followed by Spain. France and the Netherlands, ranked 3rd and 4th respectively, saw their scores improve due to relatively more dynamic production, and France was further ahead of the Netherlands compared to the previous year. Germany’ score improved only slightly compared to 2021. The other side of the Rhine is still suffering the consequences of the presence of the African swine fever on its territory, and its pork production is declining.

Taking stock of the main meat sectors in Algeria (sheep, beef, goat and camel) helps us to understand Algerian consumers' perceptions and expectations regarding meat products. These sectors need to innovate in order to adapt to changes in consumer preferences. This book attempts to provide a practical summary for all stakeholders involved in these sectors.

Against a backdrop of steadily increasing numbers of game being taken and a resurgence in game damage, the hunting and venison industries, along with public authorities, have stepped up their efforts in recent years to improve the value and marketing of game meat. Unlike the situation in the UK and Germany, game meat in France, despite its abundance, is neither well promoted commercially nor popularized with consumers. The reasons for this include strict health regulations, a weak game collection and processing network, and a lack of public awareness of the benefits of this meat. In this article, we present the main findings and recommendations of the CGAAER report (Mission no. 21032, October 2021) on venison, and the main measures taken since then by the Fédération Nationale de la Chasse (FNC) to reverse this situation.

The Label Rouge (LR) beef sector is based on the compliance to precise specifications which are verified at the various stages of production by recordings and controls. In order to improve the added value of all the information gathered in the context of the operation of the LR beef sectors, new technical methods may be considered. One such method is the blockchain, a technology in strong development in several fields including agri-food traceability. The blockchain could be a solution to meet this new challenge. The development prospects of this technology have been identified through a technical feasibility study and a SWOT analysis. Finally, blockchain is suitable from a technical point of view to address the Label Rouge sector's concerns and the SWOT analysis enables the sector to visualize the implementation of this technology. To further evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of this solution, the development of a proof of concept of a blockchain on a Label Rouge sector would be necessary.

The agricultural sector faces many challenges, not least population growth and the resulting increase in demand for food (around 70%), while natural resources and arable land are limited. Against this backdrop, livestock production is highly criticized, particularly with regard to respect for the environment and animal life and welfare, but also with regard to the competition between animal feed and human food and the risks associated with excessive consumption of animal products, especially red meat and sausages. Criticism of animal agriculture and animal products has never been stronger, which explains the enthusiasm for alternative solutions such as plant proteins, insects and cell-cultured products. The first part of the session focused on cultured meat, examining a bibliometric analysis of scientific articles and consumer acceptance. The second part of the session focused on alternatives to animal products, including plant proteins, fermentation products, processed eggs and dairy products. The final part of the session focused on the quality management of conventionally farmed meat, underlining the importance of meat quality in meeting consumer expectations. This session therefore provided an opportunity to jointly examine the evolution of research into alternatives to animal products and the management of conventional meat quality, while highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with these areas.

Forty years ago, the French pork industry carried out a foresight study. Where does it stand today? What factors will determine its future? What scenarios can we envisage? Using a foresight method based on the representations of industry players, we attempt to anticipate potential developments in the French pork industry, and present various scenarios.