Published about 1 day ago in News
Dutch Pig Slaughter Hits 15-Year Low
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
A sharp drop in pig farming has pushed slaughter numbers in the Netherlands to their lowest level since 2009.
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Published 2 days ago in News
Vion Sells Two Meat Plants in Germany
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Vion Food Group has agreed to sell two major sites in southern Germany as part of its plan to refocus on other markets.
Published 3 days ago in News
Aujeszky’s Disease Returns: Farmers Urged to Stay Alert
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Aujeszky’s disease, a serious viral infection in pigs, is reappearing in parts of Europe, raising concern among farmers and animal health officials.
Published 6 days ago in Market Analysis
Trade Holds, Risks Rise: Inside the Meat Market
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Explaining what happened this week in the meat industry and how it may impact trade, supply and prices.
Brazil Meat Exports Stay Strong Despite Gulf Disruptions
Published 7 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Brazil’s meat exports remain stable despite rising shipping challenges linked to tensions near key Gulf trade routes.
Meat Consumption in Germany Rises Again
Published 8 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Germany’s meat consumption increased in 2025, driven mainly by higher demand for poultry.
Middle East Conflict Sent Shockwaves Through Global Meat Trade
Published 9 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Rising conflict in the Middle East is disrupting meat exports worldwide, pushing up costs and creating supply chain chaos.
EU Meat Prices Hold Firm in March 2026
Published 10 days ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
EU meat prices remained elevated in March 2026, with beef and lamb holding peak levels while pigmeat and poultry showed early signs of stabilisation.
JBS Strike: Deal at Last
Published 10 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Workers secure higher pay after weeks of pressure at a major U.S. meat plant.
ASF Returns to Saxony After More Than a Year Without New Cases
Published 13 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A new African swine fever case in a wild boar has ended Saxony’s short period of relief and raised fresh concerns about the virus in Germany.
Bosqar Moves to Buy Croatia’s Meat Giant PIK Vrbovec
Published 14 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Croatian investment group Bosqar has made a major step to acquire leading meat producer PIK Vrbovec, as Fortenova continues its strategic shift away from agriculture.
UPDATED Chokepoint 2026: Deadline Day — What European Meat Traders Need to Know Now
Published 16 days ago in Market Analysis
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Trump's Tuesday ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz expires tonight. Here is how the next phase of this crisis hits European wholesale meat markets — and what to do about it.