Control Over Volume: Inside the Meat Market
Published 20 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Explaining what happened this week in the meat industry and how it may impact trade, supply and prices.
The meatborsa blog.
Seed Law Confusion in the EU
Published 21 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The European Union is updating its seed rules, and while the proposal is still under discussion, it is already drawing attention across the food supply chain.
Dutch Pig Slaughter Hits 15-Year Low
Published 22 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A sharp drop in pig farming has pushed slaughter numbers in the Netherlands to their lowest level since 2009.
Vion Sells Two Meat Plants in Germany
Published 23 days ago in News
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.
Aujeszky’s Disease Returns: Farmers Urged to Stay Alert
Published 24 days ago in News
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.
Trade Holds, Risks Rise: Inside the Meat Market
Published 27 days ago in Market Analysis
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 28 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 29 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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.