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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.

Nearly 40 Years of Trading Ends for Holmesterne Foods

Published 4 days ago in News

Nearly 40 Years of Trading Ends for Holmesterne Foods

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

The North Yorkshire supplier has started shutting down operations after financial pressure pushed the business into administration, leaving around 130 workers facing redundancy.

Brazil Fights EU Meat Ban as Trade Tensions Grow

Published 5 days ago in News

Brazil Fights EU Meat Ban as Trade Tensions Grow

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Martina Osmak

Director of Marketing

Brazil is trying to reverse a new EU ban on meat imports after European officials raised concerns about antimicrobial use in livestock production.

EU Meat Prices Stay High in April 2026 as Lamb Markets Surge Further

EU Meat Prices Stay High in April 2026 as Lamb Markets Surge Further

Published 8 days ago in Market Analysis

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

EU meat prices remained historically high in April 2026, with lamb markets surging further, beef stabilising at elevated levels, and pigmeat continuing a gradual recovery across European Union countries.

Meat Borsa at TuttoFood 2026

Meat Borsa at TuttoFood 2026

Published 15 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Meat Borsa will attend TuttoFood 2026 in Milan to connect with meat industry professionals, discuss market trends, and gain real-time insights into supply, demand, and pricing dynamics.

Cyprus Faces Livestock Crisis

Cyprus Faces Livestock Crisis

Published 20 days ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

A fast-spreading animal disease outbreak in Cyprus is turning into a national crisis, putting farmers, food supply, and rare livestock breeds at serious risk.

EU Meat Market Outlook (2000–2026)

EU Meat Market Outlook (2000–2026)

Published 21 days ago in Market Analysis

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.