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Meat Prices Ease at Year End, but 2025 Still Higher Overall
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Global meat prices fell slightly in December, but overall prices in 2025 were higher than in 2024.
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Published 1 day ago in News
Canada Funds Halal Beef Packaging Upgrade
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Canada is investing federal money to help a beef plant improve halal processing, safety, and packaging to meet growing demand.
Published 4 days ago in News
Hormone Beef Alert Shakes Ireland
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Beef from Brazil that contained banned hormones entered Ireland, raising fears about food safety as the EU prepares to vote on a major trade deal.
Published 5 days ago in News
New Food Pyramid Shakes Up U.S. Diet Advice
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
The U.S. government released new dietary guidelines that highlight protein, whole foods, and full-fat dairy, sparking wide discussion among health experts and food groups.
Meat Company in Mafra Declared Insolvent
Published 5 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A long-established meat company in Mafra has been declared insolvent, but there is still hope for recovery with investor interest and a possible rescue plan.
Market Pulse: Bulgaria Launches Major Retail Pricing Probe
Published 6 days ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Bulgaria launches price probe, Hungary faces disease setback, EU poultry exports projected to rise, and Vietnam opens borders to Irish beef.
McDonald’s Sued Over McRib Meat Claims
Published 6 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A new lawsuit says McDonald's misled customers by calling its McRib a “rib” sandwich even though it does not use pork rib meat.
China Introduces New Tariffs on Australian Beef: What It Means
Published 8 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
China has set limits and tariffs on Australian beef to protect its own farmers, which may affect exports but is not a full trade war.
Beyond Meat: Big Comeback or False Hope?
Published 14 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Beyond Meat’s stock had a short surge, but weak sales, internal problems, and low demand make a strong comeback unlikely right now.
Portugal cracks down on food fraud
Published 15 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Food inspectors in Portugal have taken strong action against illegal practices in meat, shellfish, wine, and honey to protect consumers.
Market Pulse: The Great Subsidy Audit – The 'Net-Net' Position of EU Farmers
Published 22 days ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Deep dive into the EU farmer's balance sheet: Analysis of CAP payments vs. production taxes, the "French Anomaly," and why the net value of subsidies is shrinking due to green inflation.
Chicken Cheaper, Meat Costlier: Egypt’s Food Prices Split
Published 26 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
In mid-December, chicken prices fell in Egypt, while red meat became more expensive, putting pressure on family food budgets.