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EU and Mercosur Sign Trade Agreement After Decades of Talks

EU and Mercosur Sign Trade Agreement After Decades of Talks

Published 27 days 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

Declining pig prices in Europe: what’s driving it, and what happens next

Published about 1 month 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

Beyond Meat Tries New Path With Protein Drink Launch

Published about 1 month 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.

New Bird Flu Vaccines Approved

New Bird Flu Vaccines Approved

Published about 1 month 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.

Canada Funds Halal Beef Packaging Upgrade

Canada Funds Halal Beef Packaging Upgrade

Published about 1 month 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

Hormone Beef Alert Shakes Ireland

Published about 1 month 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

New Food Pyramid Shakes Up U.S. Diet Advice

Published about 1 month 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

Meat Company in Mafra Declared Insolvent

Published about 1 month 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.