Opponents of the meat industry play the ‘health card’. Friend and foe agree that meat has many useful nutrients. What role does meat play in our health? Prof. dr. Luc van Loon, of Human Movement Sciences at Maastricht University, answers this question Info wmc2023maastricht.com

We have had our share of political landslides. Brexit, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and energy prices. The impact on export and import of meat products. Speakers include Chen Wei, President of the China Meat Association and Karl Skold, Head of Agricultural Economics at JBS.

Several ministers of European countries will hold a plenary debate on what the political landscape looks like and what it will look like in the future. A debate with the real political decision-makers in Europe. #animalwelfare #sustainability #bigthemes #globalclimate #regulators

What international trends in meat consumption do we see? Think of regional taste preferences,eating habits, convenience foods, cultured meat and vegan alternatives. Where is the growth? As president of Midan Marketing, Michael Uetz has been working on these issues for many years

Many companies in developed economies are facing labour shortages. In Europe, labour from countries such as Romania, Hungary and Poland is widely used. Properly accommodating and housing this valuable workforce is a challenge. What can be done about it? #sustainability #bigthemes

Is there a market for expensive organic meat? How big is it and is this market holding up in the face of recent extreme inflation? Isabel Moretti, CEO of Swedish Meats, and David Calderone of the Italian company Coldiretti shed light on this dilemma. #sustainability #bigthemes

Allowing production and marketing of cultured is quite a challenge. This session, which will undoubtedly receive a lot of interest, will be attended by a representative of the American Food Safety and Inspection Service and the CEO of Mosa Meat, Maarten Bosch. #culturedmeat

A lot is said and written about the CO2 emissions of meat. What is the real situation and how do these emissions relate to other industries? Speakers include Jason Clay, Senior Vice President of the WWF and Martijn Bouwknegt, Research Manager Food Safety @VionFoodGroup #climate

What does the industry do about animal welfare? What differences are there in the way countries and companies approach this issue? Dr Jenny Hutchinson, head of information and analysis at the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is one of the speakers at this session.

Quite distressing times for economies. A global pandemic, regional wars impacting large parts of the world, viral disease hitting pork production and trade. How is all this impacting meat production? Experts are asked to present their view on these geopolitical developments.

If you’re active in the meat business you cannot miss Chen Wei’s global meat market outlook! World Meat Congress, Maastricht, 11-13 October 2023. Visit wmc2023maastricht.com #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #sustainability #bigthemes #globalclimate #regulators #culturedmeat

The climate debate is the driver for many policies and consumption incentives. The meat sector has to play its own role in this process. But what role? What action is required, which reaction is possible? wmc2023maastricht.com #worldmeatcongress #sustainability #bigthemes

Big data has become an essential tool in many industries to improve operations within the supply chain, gain efficiency, mitigate risks and optimize costs and increase profits. At the WMC2023 the relationship between data collection and animal stewardship will be discussed.

Eventful first day of the World Meat Congress 2023 in Maastricht with interesting presentations by the Uruguay minister of Agriculture, the Secretary General of the China Meat Association and MSD Animal Health, among others. #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #bigthemes

Mr Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Director of Animal Production and Health Division: “In 2050 we will have to feed 10 billion people, so livestock will increase, but should have less environmental impact.” #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #sustainability #bigthemes #globalclimate

Laura Ryan, Global Chair Meat Business Women: “Companies that have more than 33% women in Executive Boards are ten times more profitable than companies that don’t.” #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #sustainability #bigthemes #globalclimate #regulators #culturedmeat

Michael Uetz, President of Midan Marketing: “The meat industry is not doing a good job in communicating the nutritional value of meat to the public. We have to do better.” “The vast majority of meat eaters wants to keep meat in their diet.” #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare

Gemma Willemsen, Society for the Protection of Animals: “The industry and the Society for the Protection of Animals have to focus on shared interests, and cooperate. Cooperation nourishes trust and innovation.” #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #sustainability #bigthemes

At the World Meat Congress two exciting initiatives are highlighted: cultivated beef by Dutch company Mosa Meat and cultivated pork by Fork & Good in the USA. Both are waiting for approval from the authorities. #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #sustainability #culturedmeat

Sam McIvor, CEO Beef & Lamb New Zealand: “We have to change the narrative through science-based data, to create global solutions and a new global dialogue together.” #worldmeatcongress #animalwelfare #sustainability #bigthemes #globalclimate #regulators #culturedmeat