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.
The meatborsa blog.
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.
Bosqar Moves to Buy Croatia’s Meat Giant PIK Vrbovec
Published about 1 month ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Croatian investment group Bosqar has made a major step to acquire leading meat producer PIK Vrbovec, as Fortenova continues its strategic shift away from agriculture.
UPDATED Chokepoint 2026: Deadline Day — What European Meat Traders Need to Know Now
Published about 1 month ago in Market Analysis
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Trump's Tuesday ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz expires tonight. Here is how the next phase of this crisis hits European wholesale meat markets — and what to do about it.
Market Pulse: Premium Poultry Twist as Processors Report Rising Demand for Left-Handed Chicken Fillets
Published about 2 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
How a sudden shift toward 'lateral grading' for better pan symmetry is creating an unprecedented structural bottleneck in the European poultry spot market.
Chokepoint 2026: The Exporter's Dilemma: Stranded Ships, Collapsing Air Bridges, and the Global Feed Shock
Published about 2 months ago in Market Analysis
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Explaining how the Middle East blockade, skyrocketing fertiliser costs, and chaotic trade redirection are trapping global meat exporters.
Pressure Points: Inside the Meat Market
Published about 2 months 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.
FMD Returns to Greek Island, Raising Concern Across Europe
Published about 2 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Greece and Cyprus is putting farmers and authorities on alert.
EU-Australia Trade Deal Opens Door to Meat - But Not Fully
Published about 2 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A new EU–Australia trade agreement allows beef and lamb exports, but strict limits reduce its impact for farmers.
Market Pulse: Foot-and-Mouth Returns to Europe, UK Processing Costs Surge, and Tönnies Pivots to Circular Feed
Published about 2 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
How Mediterranean biosecurity threats, soaring UK veterinary fees, and a push for circular feed are reshaping the European meat supply chain this week.
Meat Theft Surge Raises Concerns in Canadian Cities
Published about 2 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Police warn of possible organized crime as stolen meat may be resold unsafely.
Jumbo Rethinks Meat Strategy After Sales Drop
Published 2 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Dutch supermarket reverses course on meat promotions after losing customers and revenue.