The meatborsa blog.
Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
Market Pulse: A Global Crisis of Capacity and Consolidation
An analysis of the global forces—from corporate consolidation to regulatory pressure—shuttering meat processors and threatening farm-to-table supply chains.
Croatia’s Iconic Food Brand Zvijezda Sold in Major Industry Shake-Up
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.
Market Pulse: UK HPAI Outbreaks, Spanish Pork Price Slide, and Ukrainian Poultry Pivots from EU
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.
Greece Faces Costliest Christmas for Meat as Prices Surge
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.
Market Pulse: Europe's Great Pork Price Divide
Chinese tariffs flood the EU with surplus pork, but a national shortage in Germany is holding prices high... for now.
Market Alert: Anatomy of a Plunge: Hilton Shares Tumble 22% After Second Profit Warning
Soaring fish costs, a critical facility failure, and consumer trade-downs create a 'perfect storm' for the protein processor
A Shot at Change: The UK’s Push for a Cattle TB Vaccine
The UK is leading global efforts to license a cattle TB vaccine and companion DIVA test that could reshape how the disease is controlled.
Alt-Meat Innovation Stalls, European Avian Flu Intensifies, and German Pork Market Struggles
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.
White House Calls for Federal Review of Beef Pricing Practices
The administration has asked the Department of Justice to examine whether foreign-owned meatpacking companies are influencing U.S. beef prices, amid broader concern over food costs and competition.
Brazil Takes Flight in Global Poultry Trade
Brazil’s chicken industry is closing in on record export levels as global demand rises again, led by strong shipments to South Africa and a gradual rebound in China.
Rain Boosts Australian Livestock Markets
Recent rainfall across eastern and southern Australia lifted restocker confidence and supported stronger cattle and lamb prices despite varied supply movements.
EU Meat Prices: Policy Driven Inflation Leads to Permanently Higher Prices
A Strategic Guide for Buyers, Producers, and Traders in a Structurally Constrained Market