Portugal cracks down on food fraud
Published about 1 month ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Food inspectors in Portugal have taken strong action against illegal practices in meat, shellfish, wine, and honey to protect consumers.
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Market Pulse: The Great Subsidy Audit – The 'Net-Net' Position of EU Farmers
Published about 1 month ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Deep dive into the EU farmer's balance sheet: Analysis of CAP payments vs. production taxes, the "French Anomaly," and why the net value of subsidies is shrinking due to green inflation.
Chicken Cheaper, Meat Costlier: Egypt’s Food Prices Split
Published about 1 month ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
In mid-December, chicken prices fell in Egypt, while red meat became more expensive, putting pressure on family food budgets.
Switzerland’s Food News: Sausages Grow, Shark Meat Raises Alarm
Published about 1 month ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
One story about business expansion, another about food safety — both matter to Swiss consumers.
Market Pulse: Meat Consumption Booms in US & Asia as Europe Shrinks
Published about 1 month ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
New report shows US & Asia meat consumption booming while Europe declines. US feedlots see quality surge from beef-on-dairy cattle. UK bird flu cases hit 68.
Special Market Pulse: China Finalizes 5-Year Pork Tariffs: Detailed Tariff Breakdown
Published about 1 month ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Beijing's 5-Year Ruling Creates Winners and Losers in the EU Pork Sector
Inside the War Room: How the VEZG Sets Europe's Pork Price
Published about 1 month ago in Market Analysis
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Deep dive into the VEZG (Vereinigung der Erzeugergemeinschaften für Vieh und Fleisch), the organisation behind Germany's influential pig price, the VEZG Notierung.
Sheep and Goat Plague Found in Croatia for the First Time
Published about 1 month ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The animal disease called Peste des Petits Ruminants has been confirmed in sheep in southern Croatia, and strict control measures are now in place.
Market Pulse: Spain Pork Prices Collapse to €1.04 as ASF Crisis Deepens
Published about 2 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Spain's Mercolleida drops another 6 cents to €1.04 while Germany holds firm. Interpol seizes 30,000 animals in global crackdown.
Believer Meats Closes After Running Out of Money
Published about 2 months ago in Company Updates
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
An Israeli-founded lab-grown meat startup has shut down after funding problems and rising costs made it impossible to continue.
The German Christmas Miracle: A Festive Defiance of Gravity
Published about 2 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
The German VEZG pork price displays festive resilience, holding at €1.60 despite the Dutch correction. The spread hits a historic €0.30.
Meet Us at Alimentaria 2026
Published about 2 months ago in Company Updates
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
We’re thrilled to be part of Alimentaria 2026, where you can meet us at Recinto Gran Via, P3 (INTERCARN), Nivel 0, Calle B, Stand 190 during one of Europe’s top food and meat industry events.