The FAO Meat Price Index hits a new record, Poland signals support for its pig sector against nuisance lawsuits, and GB cattle prices continue their steady climb.

Authorities in Serbia seized 40 tons of chicken meat infected with salmonella, arresting two men accused of selling it despite a government ban.

Looking to buy frozen chicken wholesale in Europe? Learn where to source it, how to compare suppliers, and how platforms like Meat Borsa make it easier.

Extreme weather across Europe is not just breaking temperature records—it’s also breaking food budgets. Climate-related disruptions are creating a “perfect storm” that’s inflating the price of meat and straining farmers, supply chains, and household wallets.

Five developments shaping procurement, compliance and demand this week—Eastern Europe’s pork upswing, a UK pig-contract overhaul, and tighter fraud surveillance top the list.

Beyond Meat has laid off 6% of its global workforce and appointed a restructuring expert as interim chief transformation officer, following another quarter of declining revenue.

A major processor returns to strength, Spanish pork finds new markets in Asia, and UK food prices continue to climb, painting a complex picture for the European meat sector.

Stricter UK visa rules, persistent ASF in Eastern Europe, and high input costs in the West are forcing operators to adapt their business models.

Marfrig and BRF plan to merge into a global meat powerhouse, but face regulatory, competition, and environmental challenges.

This edition covers the EU's new draft pesticide rules, a food safety breakthrough in Spain, UK labour shortage warnings, logistics surcharges, and a major investment in the Irish beef sector.

This week's briefing covers a major retailer's new animal welfare pledge, a fresh avian flu alert in the Netherlands, a UK environmental crackdown, automation breakthroughs in Denmark, and renewed EU-Mercosur trade friction.

Six people have been jailed in Poland after allegedly selling EU-funded food meant for the poor.