Published about 1 day ago in News
New Animal Disease Alerts Around the World
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
New outbreaks of bird flu, African swine fever, rabies, and shrimp viruses were reported this month across Asia and Europe.
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Published 2 days ago in News
Global Meat Prices Push Barbecue Costs Higher in 2026
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Rising meat prices, expensive fuel, and supply chain pressure are making barbecue season more costly for consumers in 2026.
Published 7 days ago in News
Brazil Pushes China to Approve 33 More Meat Plants
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Brazil is asking China to approve exports from 33 additional meat facilities as the country looks to expand sales to its biggest trading partner.
Published 8 days ago in News
China Restores Access for US Beef Plants After Trade Talks
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Hundreds of American beef facilities can export to China again, but tight cattle supplies may limit how much product actually reaches the market.
German Farmers on Alert After Wave of Large-Scale Cattle Thefts
Published 9 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Police in eastern Germany are investigating a string of cattle thefts that has shaken farming communities and raised fears about organized rural crime.
Tyson Foods Worker Dies After Incident at Washington Meat Plant
Published 10 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A worker has died after an early morning accident at a Tyson Fresh Meats facility in southeastern Washington state.
Nearly 40 Years of Trading Ends for Holmesterne Foods
Published 13 days ago in News
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 14 days ago in News
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 Could Stop Brazilian Meat Imports Over Antibiotic Concerns
Published 15 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Brazil may lose access to the EU meat market in September unless it proves its farming practices meet strict European rules on antibiotic use in animals.
EU Meat Prices Stay High in April 2026 as Lamb Markets Surge Further
Published 17 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.
Mongolia’s Meat Prices Push Inflation to New High
Published 22 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Sharp increases in meat and fuel costs are putting pressure on households across Mongolia.
The First Days of the EU–Mercosur Deal
Published 23 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Between Expectations, Fear, and an Information Vacuum