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EU Meat Market Outlook (2000–2026)

Published about about 12 hours ago in Market Analysis

EU Meat Market Outlook (2000–2026)

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

EU meat market outlook to 2026 shows stable total production, declining red meat consumption, and strong growth in poultry across Europe.

Animal Disease Outbreaks Rise Across Europe

Published 1 day ago in News

Animal Disease Outbreaks Rise Across Europe

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

A new ADIS Outbreaks Weekly Report from the European Commission shows multiple animal disease outbreaks spreading across Europe, with African swine fever and bird flu among the most common.

Seed Law Confusion in the EU

Seed Law Confusion in the EU

Published 6 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

The European Union is updating its seed rules, and while the proposal is still under discussion, it is already drawing attention across the food supply chain.

Dutch Pig Slaughter Hits 15-Year Low

Dutch Pig Slaughter Hits 15-Year Low

Published 7 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

A sharp drop in pig farming has pushed slaughter numbers in the Netherlands to their lowest level since 2009.

Vion Sells Two Meat Plants in Germany

Vion Sells Two Meat Plants in Germany

Published 8 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Vion Food Group has agreed to sell two major sites in southern Germany as part of its plan to refocus on other markets.

Meat Consumption in Germany Rises Again

Meat Consumption in Germany Rises Again

Published 14 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Germany’s meat consumption increased in 2025, driven mainly by higher demand for poultry.