ILDEX Vietnam 2010 the solutions for Vietnam sustainable growth

ILDEX Vietnam 2010 is ready to offer technology and business solutions for Vietnam’s livestock, dairy, meat-processing, and aquaculture industries according to NEO - - the organizer of ILDEX Vietnam 2010 which will take place on March 25-27, 2010 at the New Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.


N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd., (NEO) announced the readiness of ILDEX Vietnam 2010 which will take place on March 25-27, 2010 at the New Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At the Kick-off Launching of ILDEX Vietnam 2010, Ms. Ladda Mongkolchaivivat, General Manager, N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer (NEO) told industry representative that “ILDEX Vietnam 2010 will be the largest livestock exhibition in Vietnam. It will be a technology showcase of 125 companies from 22 countries including country pavilion from France, Singapore, Korea, China, Shanghai City, and the Netherlands. A number of international governmental and industrial bodies such as Korean Animal Health Products Association, Canadian Swine Association, British Pig Association, Vietnam Department of Animal Health, Vietnam Department of Livestock Production and CCPIT Shanghai have confirmed their participation at this industrial event.”

With heavy promotion campaign and full government support especially from the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development of Vietnam, NEO believes that ILDEX Vietnam 2010 will attract a lot of traders and buyers from over 46 cities and provinces surrounding Ho Chi Minh City. Free shuttle service will be provided for trade visitors from those areas.

ILDEX Vietnam 2010 comes in perfect timing as Vietnam livestock, dairy, meat-processing, and aquaculture industries are searching for new technology and business solutions to move the industry to the next level.

Aiming to provide the industry representative with clearer perspective of Vietnam livestock and aquaculture industries, ILDEX invited Professor Hoang Kim Giao, Director of Department of Livestock Production, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Mr. Nguyen Van Trong, Vice Director-General, Aquaculture Research Institute II of Vietnam to give keynote speeches on “Husbandry in Vietnam – Current Status and Development Goals” and “Overview Aquaculture in Vietnam” respectively.

Prof. Hoang Kim Giao underlined the important of Vietnam livestock industry. However, he said that “it is time for Vietnam to change the structure of its agriculture and rural development. Priority should be given to development of livestock industry including industrialization of livestock farming and food production management to produce high-quality livestock products that meet international food safety standard and enough to serve rising domestic and export demands. Equally important is to protect the natural environment for sustainable development.”

Mr. Nguyen Van Trong echoed the needs for technology and modern business solutions for Vietnam aquaculture industry. Although fish and shrimp have been growing rapidly, both have been facing continuous challenges especially rising production costs, lowering prices and disease management. “Our aquaculture industry might be growing a little too fast especially for catfish farming. The industry must seriously look into sustainable farming management. This time around, the emphasis should be on quality rather than quantity to ensure that growth will continue at sustainable pace. Pangasius for example, we are having market problems so while expanding into new markets we need to be certain that Vietnam’s products meet safety standards and food hygiene, required by importers.”

Apart from technology and business solutions on the exhibition floors, ILDEX Vietnam Aquaculture Conference 2010 under the theme ‘the new dimensions for Vietnam Aquaculture Industry’ will be a good education forum for stakeholders along the production chain from pond/hatchery operators to technical level personnel to managers, feed manufacturers, government officers to grasp the issues facing by the industry and develop suitable policies and aquaculture suppliers supporting the industry.

For more information of ILDEX Vietnam 2010 and ILDEX Vietnam Aquaculture Conference 2010, please contact Mr. Lertwat Chanthatarath – Senior Sales Manager at Tel: +66 2 203 4261-4, E-mail: lertwat@Qsncc.com or visit www.ildex.com
NOTES FOR EDITOR
About ILDEX VIETNAM:

ILDEX, the international trade show series of N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd., (NEO), is widely known as the International Livestock, Dairy, Meat processing, and Aquaculture Exhibition. The series was first launched in 2006 in 3 emerging agricultural countries in Asia namely Vietnam (ILDEX Vietnam), India (ILDEX India), and China (ILDEX China). Today, ILDEX expands it coverage to offer effective business platforms in the Philippines, and will be from 2011 for the Indonesian market.

ILDEX Vietnam 2010 is the 3rd edition of ILDEX Vietnam series that NEO organizes in corporations with VNU Exhibitions Europe from Holland, and Minh Vi Exhibition and Advertising Services (VEAS) - its local partner. The show is supported by Department of Livestock Production - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam (MARD), and will take place on 25-27 March 2010 at The New Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Phu My Hung, HCMC, Vietnam.
About NEO:

N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd. (NEO) is an experienced, full-fledged professional exhibition organizer handling both domestic and international events with the strong commitment to deliver non-stop creativity, initiated by a team of professionals and to become the leading organizer of international trade and consumer exhibitions in Southeast Asia.

Another successful conference

With good early bookings, all the signs are that3 there will be another well attended Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia 2010. This event is now perceived as Asia’s leading independent technical conference for anyone involved in modern pig, poultry and dairy production and attracts production managers, QA managers, nutritionists and veterinarians. The event will be held on 1 – 3rd March 2010 at the prestigious Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.


The event has 90 international experts as its speakers and topical issues such as the use of enzymes and probiotics to improve feed utilisation and animal performance, the effect of health on meat or milk quality, controlling the impact of mycotoxins, optimising reproductive performance and the value of organic minerals are among the topics on the programme.

In addition, the pig programme will consider topics such as intestinal integrity, semen analysis, weaning capacity and boar taint control and the poultry programme will also consider in ovo vaccination, evaluation of feed trials, single stage incubation and salmonella control. The Dairy programme will also focus on calf pneumonia, heat stress, reproductive health management and coccidiosis.

The conference opens with three keynote presentations on ‘The Benefits from Breeding in the Next Decade’, ‘The Role of antioxidants in animal nutrition’ and ‘Testing Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Mycotoxins in Animals’ by Frederic Grimaud of Groupe Grimaud, Richard Murphy of Alltech and Romer Laboratories’ Alios Fellinger respectively. After these the conference divides into separate programmes on pigs, poultry and dairy.

As well as being Asia’s leading technical conference, Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia 2010 will be a great opportunity for networking with many senior personnel from the international supply sector expected to be in attendance. This is also facilitated by a night of Thai hospitality, cuisine and entertainment on the Monday evening.

Full details of the pig, poultry and dairy programmes can be sourced at www.positiveaction.co.uk and bookings at the very attractive price of $US360 for the three day pig and poultry conferences or $US240 for the two day Dairy Focus Asia can be made to conference@qsncc.com.

ETIHAD TO JOIN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL USERS GROUP

Etihad Airways has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an airline-led industry working group established in 2008 to accelerate the commercialisation and availability of sustainable biofuels.


James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: ““Etihad recognises the need for step-changes in aviation to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and meet our industry’s carbon reduction goal. We also recognise that any fuel alternatives must be morally, socially and environmentally acceptable, while not compromising the future sustainability of the aviation industry.”

SAFUG members are bound by stringent criteria for the development of non fossil fuels, including the following:

The development of plant sources must be undertaken in a manner that is non-competitive with food, with biodiversity impacts minimised and without jeopardizing drinking water supplies. The total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from plant growth, harvesting, processing and end-use should be significantly less than that from fossil sources. In developing economies, development projects should include provisions or outcomes that improve socio-economic conditions for small-scale farmers and their families and that do not require the involuntary displacement of local populations. High conservation value areas and native eco-systems should not be cleared and converted for jet fuel plant source development.

Each SAFUG member has pledged to work through the Roundtable for Sustainable Biofuels (RSB), a global multi-stakeholder initiative consisting of leading environmental organizations, financiers, biofuel developers, biofuel-interested petroleum companies, the transportation sector, developing-world poverty alleviation associations, research entities, and governments.

“Abu Dhabi, our home base, has itself made a strong commitment towards sustainability and in the promotion of renewable energy through the establishment of Masdar City, which will the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency,” Mr Hogan said.
About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to over 55 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.

Technical trends of livestock production in Asia

What’s next in Asian livestock production? A group of experts will share new findings, trends and future standards at the Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia 2010 - - Asia’s largest technical livestock conference. This will take place on March 1-3, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.


N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., and Positive Action Publications, the co-organizer of ‘Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia 2010’, which will take place on March 1-3, 2010 at the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, are confident that Asia’s largest international, technical livestock conference will prove to be a superb education forum for Asian professionals to learn trends in Asia’s livestock production industry.

“Although Asia’s livestock production has been negatively impacted by the global economic crisis, the setback is not as deep as Europe’s or America’s. The USDA is forecasting broiler meat production to recover in 2009. Sales prices may decline, but margins have been somewhat protected by declines in freight rates and grain prices which have offset losses. From a technical perspective, animal health and food safety issues will be top priorities as a result of growing concerns over food-borne illnesses and food security,” said Mr. Teerayuth Leelakajornkij, Senior Project Manager, N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd.

“Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia 2010 is a perfect education forum for industry professionals to find answers and solutions in regard to technical trends for livestock production in Asia. Some 90 international speakers from Europe, the Americas and Asia will share their vision and knowledge and technical perspectives that will have definite influence on the Asian livestock industry,” said Mr. Leelakajornkij.

The conference will focus on coming trends in pig, poultry and dairy production. There will be a look into the entire supply chain: from superior genetics, to nutrition, to veterinary care, to housing, and to handling. “In addition to gaining technical knowledge, networking opportunities are available at a reception and gala dinner. There, participants can discuss issues with their peers and pick the brains of industry experts,” he said.

Registration for the Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia 2010 is now open. Any registrants who register and pay before January 15, 2010, will merit an ‘Early Bird’ discount special offer.

More information about special rates, booking details and other concerns can be sourced from www.positiveaction.co.uk or www.nccexhibition.com

CPF LOOK TO BALANCE FEED, FOOD AND FARMS IN FIVE YEARS

       Charoen Pokphand Foods hopes to balance its business portfolio evenly among feed, food and farms within five years as part of its long-term development plan to reduce operating risk while increasing profits and dividends.
       "CPF's future is really focused on two core businesses - feed and food," Adirek Sripratak, president and CEO, said yesterday.
       Today feed accounts for 34-35 per cent of CPF's sales, followed by food at 19 per cent, while farms control the lion's share of 47 per cent.
       The company eyes sponsoring a leading soccer team in a European league in a few years when food hits 20 per cent of total revenue. The move would help CP become a global brand.
       The five-year plan has been drawn to avoid business risks mainly from the farm sector, which would easily suffer damage from unexpected environmental events.
       However, the company has to adopt outsourcing through contract farming to guarantee raw-material supplies.
       The plan was also designed to generate steady earnings, with net profit margins improving to 5 per cent so the company can carry on with its policy of paying out 50 per cent of net profit as dividends.
       "We don't want to focus on total sales growth anymore. The most important thing for us is to increase net profit for the good of our shareholders and business development," he said.
       The company also reported that its net profit had skyrocketed 197 per cent year on year to Bt4.11 billion in the third quarter, while its operating profit set a new high of Bt8.08 billion and earnings per share reached Bt1.20.
       Its total revenue is projected to increase 3-5 per cent to Bt160 billion this full year.
       Adirek pointed to growing investments overseas as the major contributing factor to the record net profit. It realised revenue from its joint venture CP All, the operator of 7-Eleven - the country's biggest convenience-store chain - as well as CP Vietnam.
       Domestic business accounts for 68 per cent, followed by business abroad (17 per cent) and exports (15 per cent).
       To support continued growth, the company will focus on expanding abroad, particularly in Russia and the Philippines. It will invest US$30 million (Bt1 billion) on a pig farm in Russia and $65 million on shrimp- and fish-feed mills in Manila.
       The company has set investment for next year at about Bt4 billion for both here and abroad.
       The stronger baht has not hamstrung the company's operations, as it is offset by its foreign-exchange income.
       Forex earnings have amounted to $800 million, while imports cost $600 million. The company has also purchased foreign exchange forward to avoid currency risk.
       "We're not worried about the exchange rate, just the political turmoil," he said.

Betagro adopts new system

       Betagro Group, one of Thailand's leading integrated agribusiness enterprises, expects its new quality management system will lead to strong market expansion and drive sales to 55 billion baht next year.
       Betagro Quality Management 24/7 (BQM 24/7) will not only ensure the group's entire supply and production chains from farming and processing to markets but also exceed international food safety standards, said Vasit Taepaisitphongse, chief operating officer.
       "We developed a system that complies with new food safety regulations set by import countries and foreign big buyers and retailers, which normally outline tougher standards," he said.
       Stringent standards from the British Retailers Consortium and Tesco Foods were fully complied with, enabling Betagro chicken products to be available at Tesco outlets in Britain this year.
       Betagro implemented a trial version of BQM 24/7 for its poultry business starting in October 2008 and the programme had impressive export growth in the first half of this year. It led to sales of 4.5 billion baht, or 15% growth over the same period last year, he added.
       He said the system would allow the group to expand to new export markets,particularly those with restricted food safety regulations. Revenue from exports contribute 20% of the group's total sales,which are estimated at 50 billion baht this year and 55 billion in 2010.
       The system also allows Betagro to shift its focus to higher value or premium products, which he expects will account for 75% of shipments with the balance commodities."Premium products mean higher unit prices of about US$4,500 per tonne compared with $4,000 a tonne,drawing us to concentrate more on the segment," he added.
       Betagro expects to export 46,000 tonnes of chicken this year from Thailand's total of 380,000 tonnes. This comprises 365,000 tonnes of processed meat, and 15,000 tonnes of frozen chicken products, said Sanon Liawpairoj, commercial director for the poultry business of Betagro.
       The group plans to export 55,000 tonnes of chicken next year because of market expansion from its three subsidiaries: Better Food Co, Ajinomoto Betagro Frozen Foods (Thailand) Co,and BFI Broiler Farm.
       The group has had success in the EU the past decade.
       "Our highlighted export product is the Yakitori line, which is Thailand's largest in this area in the EU with an annual export volume of 2,000 tonnes,"said Mr Sanon.
       The company will showcase the BQM 24/7 at the Anuga food and beverage trade event in Cologne, Germany, which runs from this weekend through Oct 14.
       The system has also been applied to its swine business. Betagro controls about 60% of the country's processed pork exports.
       Suthep Tirapipattanakul, executive vice-president of the group, said more effective management would reduce operating costs by about 100 million baht a year.
       "In farming, the new quality management system helps reduce rejected chicks, increases the survival rate and ultimately lowers consumer complaints,"Mr Suthep said.

CPF foresees 5-10% sales growth next year

       Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) forecasts its sales will grow by 5-10% next year with operating profits stabilising in light of a business restructuring to focus more on ready-to-eat food and animal feed.
       "We are still upbeat about maintaining the growth momentum next year, with sales growth of about 5-10%on par with this year's growth," said Adirek Sripratak, president and CEO of the SET-listed flagship of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), the country's agribusiness conglomerate.
       "We also project more stabilised profit in the year to come, as we have restructured our business model from heavily depending on commodities, particularly meat for which prices are volatile, to [ready-to-eat] food and animal feeds and CP brand development."
       He said CPF expected a record profit this year as overseas sales and ready-to-eat food under the CP brand increase and raw material costs have been lower than last year.
       Performance has also been helped by aggressive distribution unit expansion, mainly through CP Fresh Mart and Five Star Chicken.
       Currently, there are more than 500 CP Fresh Mart outlets operating, with the figure expected to expand to at least 2,000 in the future.
       CPF's sales are projected to expand by 5% to 10% this year from 156.23 billion baht in 2008.
       According to Mr Adirek, the company expected profits in the third quarter would be higher than in previous quarters, with profit in the final quarter probably easing as production of aquatic business will by nature drop because of cold weather.
       CPF earned a record-high net profit in the second quarter of 3.19 billion baht, a year-on-year gain of 224% and up from 770.5 million in the first quarter.Sales for the second quarter increased nearly 4% to 40.6 billion baht. Six-month net profit rose to nearly 4 billion baht on sales of 75.4 billion.
       Mr Adirek said earlier that CPF was aiming for a net profit of about 8 billion baht this year, from 3.12 billion in 2008.
       His projection matched research by Kim Eng Securities which has recently revised up CPF's 2009 and 2010 earnings forecasts by 26% and 16% to 8.04 billion and 5.71 billion baht respectively, to reflect higher margins fuelled by low raw material costs and strong growth of the high-margin food business.
       The brokerage expects CPF's results in the third quarter should increase year-on-year and even better the second-quarter result, supported by lower costs of materials, favourable meat prices, the peak export season and the ongoing growth of overseas operations.
       Raw material prices, especially for corn in the harvest season, have slipped to around 6.30 baht a kilogramme from 10 baht in the third quarter in 2008.Domestic meat prices remain favourable at broilers and eggs remain at favourable levels of 56 baht a kilogramme for swine,41 baht/kg for broilers and 2.60 baht per egg.
       CPF shares closed down 10 satang yesterday on the Stock Exchange of Thailand at 8.70 baht, in trade worth 401.49 million baht.