Poultry Rises, Red Meat Falls in the EU
Published 7 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
In the European Union, poultry meat is growing fast, while beef, sheep, and goat meat continue to decline.
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EU and Mercosur Sign Trade Agreement After Decades of Talks
Published 7 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The EU and Mercosur countries have formally signed a long-negotiated trade agreement, beginning a new stage in relations while leaving key political and economic questions unresolved.
Declining pig prices in Europe: what’s driving it, and what happens next
Published 7 months ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
European pig prices are declining because rising supply and heavier carcass weights are colliding with weak domestic and export demand—especially amid uncertainty in China—likely leading to continued margin pressure and eventual herd reductions before the market stabilizes.
Beyond Meat Tries New Path With Protein Drink Launch
Published 7 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Beyond Meat has launched a plant-based protein drink as it looks to grow beyond meat products while facing slower demand in its core business.
US Meat Comes to Switzerland — But Not to Supermarkets
Published 7 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
American meat is entering Switzerland under a new trade deal, but only restaurants are buying it, not supermarkets.
New Bird Flu Vaccines Approved
Published 7 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The EU has approved two new bird flu vaccines, giving turkey farmers their first legal option to protect flocks before outbreaks happen.
Meat Drives Ireland’s Food Export Growth in 2025
Published 7 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Higher prices for meat and dairy helped Ireland grow food exports in 2025, even though some shipment volumes were uneven.
Meat Prices Ease at Year End, but 2025 Still Higher Overall
Published 7 months ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Global meat prices fell slightly in December, but overall prices in 2025 were higher than in 2024.
Canada Funds Halal Beef Packaging Upgrade
Published 7 months ago in News
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.
Hormone Beef Alert Shakes Ireland
Published 7 months ago in News
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.
New Food Pyramid Shakes Up U.S. Diet Advice
Published 8 months ago in News
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 8 months 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.