Britain’s Meat Smuggling Crisis
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
MPs warn that illegal EU imports are slipping through and threatening food safety.
The meatborsa blog.
55,000 Pigs Culled — But Processors Still Pay for ASF Losses
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Pig farms in Estonia receive state support for culling due to African swine fever (ASF), but meat producers must cover all losses themselves.
Market Pulse: Bulgaria Halts Tainted Chicken, Hilton Foods Reports Growth, and French Halal Leader Acquired
Published about 1 year ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Insights on a Bulgarian import stop, Hilton Foods' retail success, and a major private equity deal in the French halal sector.
Market Pulse: Eastern Europe Drought Hits Feed Supply, UK-EU Trade Deal Welcomed, and Vion Restructures in Germany
Published about 1 year ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Insights on Eastern Europe's feed crisis, a new UK-EU trade agreement, and Vion's major restructuring in the German beef market.
Chicken Prices Push Up Meat Inflation
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Chicken led the rise in UK meat and poultry costs this August, with shoppers feeling the squeeze.
EU-Mercosur Deal Faces Strong Opposition
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The European Commission is set to adopt the EU-Mercosur trade deal, but farmers, NGOs, and lawmakers are raising concerns and preparing challenges.
Market Pulse: Bulgarian Bird Flu, European Drought, UK Processed Meat Decline, and JBS's Plant-Based Venture
Published about 1 year ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Key insights on a Bulgarian bird flu outbreak, Eastern Europe's feed supply challenges, declining UK processed meat sales, and JBS's major European plant-based launch.
Market Pulse: German BTV-3 Curbs, UK Organic Sales Dip, and Poland's Export Push
Published about 1 year ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Germany imposes new bluetongue movement restrictions, UK organic meat sales fall amid cost-of-living pressures, and Poland launches a new fund to boost exports.
EU Pig Sector Shrinks as Prices Soften and Global Competition Rises
Published about 1 year ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The EU pig industry is facing shrinking herds, softer prices, and rising global competition, leaving farmers squeezed between high costs and weaker markets
Where to Buy Meat and Steak: A 2025 Guide for Meat Buyers and Sellers
Published about 1 year ago in Industry Insights
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Buy and sell meat and steak in 2025: Learn how marbling, supplier networks, and quality trends shape the global beef market for buyers and sellers.
Market Pulse: UK Shoppers Seek Value, Spain's Iberico Gains in Japan, and Hungary Targets Asia
Published about 1 year ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
UK shoppers are switching to cheaper cuts as prices rise, Spanish Iberico ham gains wider access to the Japanese market, and Hungary invests in boosting its pork exports to Asia.
EU–US Trade Deal: What’s In and What’s Out
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The new EU–US trade deal cuts tariffs on cars and some farm goods but keeps beef and poultry off the table.