No Place Safe from H5N1
Published 14 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A new H5N1 variant in Antarctica shows how fast bird flu is moving worldwide — and why European poultry farmers must stay alert.
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US Beef Trade: Imports Rise, Exports Expand
Published 15 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Strong demand and smaller cattle herds push the United States to import more beef, while new trade deals open export opportunities.
Germany’s Meat Industry Warns: Prepare for More Protein Demand
Published 16 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
German meat leaders say the world will need more animal protein by 2050, and they want clear government support to produce it in a climate-friendly way.
Croatia Divided Over Giant Chicken Project
Published 17 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A €600 million poultry plan could transform a small Croatian region — bringing thousands of jobs or creating serious environmental risks.
Croatia Declared Free of Three Major Livestock Diseases
Published 18 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Croatia has officially gained disease-free status for key cattle, sheep and goat infections, improving animal health and easing international trade.
Greece: 4.8 Tonnes of Unsafe Meat Seized in Attica
Published 18 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Food inspectors in the Athens region removed nearly five tonnes of expired meat from the supply chain during Carnival checks.
USDA Updates 2026 Meat and Egg Forecast
Published 21 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The USDA expects more beef and pork in 2026, but less chicken, turkey, and eggs due to disease and recent production trends.
Beef Battle: Australia and EU Clash Over Trade Deal
Published 21 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Talks between Australia and the European Union have restarted, but a dispute over beef import quotas is threatening to derail the agreement.
Bosnia Bans South American Beef Imports After Safety Scandal
Published 22 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Bosnia and Herzegovina has stopped all beef imports from several South American countries after unsafe meat was found on sale in stores.
Cargill to Shut Down Milwaukee Beef Plant, 221 Jobs Lost
Published 22 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The food company will close its Milwaukee facility this spring, and more than 200 workers will lose their jobs.
Saxony Regains ASF-Free Status
Published 23 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
After more than 12 months without a new detection, Saxony is officially ASF-free again, while ASF control and zoning continue in other German states.
Brazil’s Chicken Exports Start 2026 Strong
Published 23 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Brazil sold more chicken meat abroad in January 2026 than ever before, showing strong demand from many countries.