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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.

US and Canada Reopen Markets to German Meat

Published about about 10 hours ago in News

US and Canada Reopen Markets to German Meat

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

Germany regains foot-and-mouth disease-free status, allowing exports to resume to key North American markets.

EU Meat Prices Stay High in February 2026

Published 1 day ago in Market Analysis

EU Meat Prices Stay High in February 2026

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

EU meat prices remained elevated in February 2026, as the supply constraints that drove price increases in 2025 continued to influence beef, lamb, and pigmeat markets across Europe.

Yuhor Expands with Food Star Plus Acquisition

Published 1 day ago in News

Yuhor Expands with Food Star Plus Acquisition

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

Serbian meat producer Yuhor has bought poultry processor Food Star Plus to boost production capacity and grow its presence in the poultry market.

Managing Instability: Inside the Meat Market

Managing Instability: Inside the Meat Market

Published 5 days ago in Market Analysis

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Explaining what happened this week in the meat industry and how it may impact trade, supply and prices.

Antibiotics on Farms: Why the World Should Worry

Antibiotics on Farms: Why the World Should Worry

Published 6 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

The growing use of antibiotics in livestock farming in countries like the United States shows how food production can contribute to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria worldwide.

Trucks Skipping UK Border Checks Raise Disease Fears

Trucks Skipping UK Border Checks Raise Disease Fears

Published 7 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

UK MPs warn that some trucks carrying meat, dairy, and plant products are avoiding border inspections, increasing the risk of dangerous diseases entering the country.

FMD Crisis Hits South Africa’s Cattle Farms

FMD Crisis Hits South Africa’s Cattle Farms

Published 8 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Millions of cattle are at risk as foot-and-mouth disease spreads across South Africa, causing heavy losses for farmers and higher food prices for consumers.

Red Meat Trade Shaken by Middle East War

Red Meat Trade Shaken by Middle East War

Published 9 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Australia’s red meat exports face delays, higher costs and market uncertainty as conflict disrupts key trade routes.