Avian Influenza in Italy and Norway, Crayfish Plague in Croatia
Chick Bites, a newly introduced pet treat made with cultivated meat and plant-based ingredients, is now available at Pets at Home in Brentford, following UK regulatory approval.
Illegal meat is increasingly found on UK high streets due to weak post-Brexit border controls, inadequate enforcement, and funding shortages, posing serious health and biosecurity risks.
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Hungary has reported its first outbreak of the highly contagious PPR livestock disease, prompting strict containment measures, trade restrictions, and heightened surveillance to prevent further spread.
Iceland Foods has reversed its decision to use vacuum-sealed packaging for minced meat after strong customer backlash, opting to bring back traditional plastic trays.
The EU's pig meat production is expected to decline by 1.2 million tonnes by 2035 due to stricter regulations, changing consumer preferences, and reduced export opportunities, leading to higher prices and market adjustments.
JBS has acquired a 50% stake in Mantiqueira Brasil, marking its entry into the egg market as part of a broader strategy to diversify its protein offerings and expand into new global markets.
Cranswick, a major UK food processor, has begun a consultation process that may result in 100 job cuts at its Sutton Fields facility in Hull, impacting employees across various departments.
Moroccans are hesitant about imported red meat, with concerns over trust, quality, and price shaping their buying decisions, despite growing imports and potential market interest from global meat companies.
Brucellosis is a contagious disease that affects animals and humans in parts of Europe, requiring strict control measures like vaccination, testing, and food safety to prevent its spread.
Meat Borsa will be at Meat Attraction 2025 in Madrid, February 25-27, at ISLA 4C15. Find us!