Requirements of supply chain management in differentiating European pork chains

Trienekens, J. H.; Wognum, Nel

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.03.035

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“…due to problems of leaching on sandy soil). Only if forage contributed to a larger proportion to the pig-feed uptake the free-range system could be economically and environmentally competitive (Halberg et al, 2010) as for the case of Iberian pig-production systems (Trienekens and Wognum, 2013). In addition, the improvement of nitrogen cycling and efficiency is a crucial factor for the reduction of the overall environmental impact of the organic pig meat (Halberg et al, 2010).…”

Section: Uncertainty Future Prospects and Identification Of Ways To mentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental assessment of a pork-production system in North-East of Spain focusing on life-cycle swine nutrition

Lamnatou

Ezcurra-Ciaurriz

Chemisana

et al. 2016

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Given the importance of pig-meat production in Spain, the present work (based on cumulative energy demand, global warming potential, ReCiPe method and different functional units) presents a life cycle assessment of an intensive pork-production system (growing-finishing pigs from 25 to 105 kg body weight) in NorthEast of Spain. Emphasis is given on animal feeding (which is separated into 3 phases) while the impact of drinking-water consumption, straw usage and transportation (for feed and straw) are also taken into account for certain scenarios. The results demonstrate that there is a cumulative energy demand of 5.6 MJ prim per kg of animal feed and 14.5-35.6 MJ prim per kg of meat (live or carcass weight). Moreover, global warming potential (based on a time horizon of 100 years: 100a) is 3.2-5.5 kg CO 2.eq per kg of meat (live or carcass weight) and 336-460 kg CO 2.eq per market pig. On the other hand, ReCiPe impact per market pig ranges from 60 to 76 Pts, depending on the scenario. Based on all the studied cases, animal feed is responsible for the greatest part of the total impact feed/drinking-water/straw/transportation and transportation is responsible for the second highest impact. A comparison with results from the literature is also provided and critical issues (about feed composition, cleaner-production solutions, etc.) are presented.

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Environmental assessment of a pork-production system in North-East of Spain focusing on life-cycle swine nutrition

Lamnatou

Ezcurra-Ciaurriz

Chemisana

et al. 2016

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…The criteria gender and age were not important in the decision analysis. Pork consumption changes and social demands affect the whole swine production supply chain [7]. New eating habits may require market alternatives [2], and the consumers search for food which are affordable and easy prepare are a real challenge.…”

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“…Meat and its by products consumption may be affected by the quality characteristics (sensory, safety and convenience), and others as animal welfare, sustainable production process [6], [7], [14]. The analysis of consumer eating behavior and consumption frequency may need an overview on the supply chain in many relevant actions in product improvement, or yet in the development of new strategies to increase demand through consumer incentives.…”

Section: Challenges Of the Pork Supply Chain In Brazilmentioning

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“…The considerable increase in the consumers and stakeholders demands in late years are impacting Brazilian pig production. Recent research shows that, at low cost (efficiency in the processes of production and processing, logistics) and high quality (food safety, low environmental impact, animal welfare, traceability) are primordial aspects to competitiveness [7].…”

Section: Challenges Of the Pork Supply Chain In Brazilmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This requires investments in production, marketing and distribution of products. It also implies in the involvement and training of stakeholders, in the use of new and efficient techniques [6], [7].…”

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