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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD): A Deadly Virus That Affects Rabbits
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly contagious and often fatal virus that affects rabbits worldwide, including wild, pet, and farmed populations. First identified in China in 1984, it quickly spread to Europe and is now found in most parts of the world.
Food Prices in Iran Soar: Meat and Rice Costs Skyrocket
Iran is facing a sharp rise in food prices, with meat and rice becoming unaffordable for many families.
USDA Grants Conditional Approval for Zoetis’ Bird Flu Vaccine in Poultry
The USDA has given Zoetis a conditional license for its bird flu vaccine, allowing limited use in poultry while monitoring its effectiveness.
How Grocers Are Trying to Steal Valentine’s Day from Restaurants
Grocery stores are pulling out all the stops this Valentine’s Day, offering heart-shaped steaks, seafood feasts, and budget-friendly date night meals to steal the dollars away from the restaurants.
UK Sheep Meat Production to Rise in 2025 Despite Challenges
UK sheep meat production is set to grow by 2% in 2025, driven by a higher carryover of lambs from 2024, despite challenges like a shrinking breeding flock and shifting consumer demand.
🔴 Disease Outbreaks, February 13th, 2025
Germany I Slovenia I India
Germany’s Meat Industry: A Fragile Recovery During the New Challenges
Our comprehensive analysis of Germany’s meat industry provides a deep dive into its past decline, current recovery, and future challenges, offering insights into regulatory shifts, economic pressures, consumer trends, and industry forecasts.
Is the EU Ready for Insects in Our Food? Controversy Over Mealworm Powder Approval
The EU's approval of UV-treated mealworm powder as a novel food sparks debate over food safety, consumer choice, and the push toward insect-based proteins.
Disease Outbreaks in Europe: 10th & 11th of February, 2025
ASF in Germany I H5N1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Niger, India, UK I Bluetongue virus in UK I FMD in South Africa
JBS Invests $200M to Expand US Beef Production
JBS is investing $200 million to expand its U.S. beef production capacity, preparing for an expected increase in cattle supply while improving efficiency and supporting local economies.
Disease Outbreaks in Europe: February 8th & 9th, 2025
Avian Influenza in Australia and Ukraine
Germany's Meat Production Rises for the First Time Since 2016
Germany's meat production increased by 1.4% in 2024, marking its first rise since 2016, driven by higher pork and poultry output, though overall levels remain significantly lower than their peak.