The meatborsa blog.

An analysis of the global forces—from corporate consolidation to regulatory pressure—shuttering meat processors and threatening farm-to-table supply chains.

Croatian food giant Zvijezda, known for its oils, margarine and mayonnaise, is being acquired by Žito Group in a deal expected to exceed €100 million, pending regulatory approval.

More cases of Avian Flu confirmed in England and Scotland, Spain's pork price continues its freefall, and Ukrainian poultry producers redirect exports away from the EU.

Meat prices across Greece are soaring ahead of Christmas, with beef, lamb, and goat all becoming significantly more expensive due to reduced European production, rising import costs, and disease outbreaks.

Chinese tariffs flood the EU with surplus pork, but a national shortage in Germany is holding prices high... for now.

Soaring fish costs, a critical facility failure, and consumer trade-downs create a 'perfect storm' for the protein processor

The UK is leading global efforts to license a cattle TB vaccine and companion DIVA test that could reshape how the disease is controlled.

Global alt-meat patent filings fall, the Avian Flu threat grows in Germany and Poland, and the German pig market stabilises at a low level.