Published about about 8 hours ago in News
Lamb Welfare Rules May Raise Costs, Warns Farmers
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Farmers say proposed welfare changes could affect lamb supply, meat quality, and costs across the food chain.
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Published 3 days ago in News
Meat Sector Activity at Gulfood 2026 Reflects Shifts in Global Protein Trade
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Gulfood 2026 highlights the global meat industry’s shift toward premium, halal-certified and value-added protein products, as producers adapt to evolving consumer demand, sustainability goals and international trade opportunities.
Published 4 days ago in News
Hilton Foods sees strong sales in red meat, but stays careful about 2026
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Hilton Foods had a solid year in 2025, driven by red meat sales, but expects lower profits in 2026 due to costs and market pressures.
Published 6 days ago in News
EU–India Trade Deal: What It Means for Agriculture and Meat
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
The EU–India free trade agreement opens India’s market to many European agri-food products, but sensitive sectors such as meat remain excluded from tariff liberalisation.
How EU Meat Prices Moved in 2025
Published 6 days ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
EU meat prices in 2025 rose unevenly across countries and categories, reflecting supply constraints, market structure, and shifting demand patterns.
North America Opens Doors for UK Red Meat
Published 7 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
UK farm leaders see the US, Canada and Mexico as strong new buyers for British red meat and dairy.
Amsterdam to Ban Meat and Fossil Fuel Ads
Published 8 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Amsterdam city council has approved a plan to stop outdoor advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public spaces.
Disease Hits Meat Trade
Published 10 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Newly reported animal disease outbreaks across multiple countries are increasing the risk of trade restrictions, higher compliance costs, and supply disruption in global meat and livestock markets.
Davos Talks About Meat and the Future of Food
Published 10 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
World leaders and big companies at the Davos World Economic Forum are talking about how meat production affects the environment and how to make food systems more sustainable.
EU–Mercosur Trade Deal in Trouble After Shock Parliament Vote
Published 11 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A surprise vote in the European Parliament has sent the EU–Mercosur trade deal to court, raising fresh doubts about its future.
Meat in Europe: Fewer Animals, Bigger Pressure
Published 12 days ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Europe produces less meat than before, poultry keeps growing, pigmeat is unstable, and rules and costs are reshaping the entire meat industry.
Poultry Rises, Red Meat Falls in the EU
Published 13 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
In the European Union, poultry meat is growing fast, while beef, sheep, and goat meat continue to decline.