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UK Pig Farmers Cut Antibiotic Use by 72% in a Decade

UK Pig Farmers Cut Antibiotic Use by 72% in a Decade

Published 24 days ago in Industry Insights

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

New figures show antibiotic use in Britain's pig sector has fallen 72% since 2015, a shift that matters for meat buyers who care about responsible production and antimicrobial resistance.

US Beef Prices Break New Records as the Cattle Herd Shrinks

US Beef Prices Break New Records as the Cattle Herd Shrinks

Published about 1 month ago in Market Analysis

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Beef prices in the United States have climbed to record highs this summer, driven by the smallest cattle herd in decades and strong demand, with knock-on effects for global meat trade.

China's Foie Gras Boom Puts French Producers on Alert

China's Foie Gras Boom Puts French Producers on Alert

Published about 1 month ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

China may overtake France as the world's largest foie gras producer as soon as this year, raising new questions for global traders in duck and goose liver products.

France's Record Heatwave Kills Hundreds of Thousands of Poultry

France's Record Heatwave Kills Hundreds of Thousands of Poultry

Published about 1 month ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

A historic heatwave has killed hundreds of thousands of chickens and other poultry in France, overwhelming farms and carcass collection services, with dairy production also hit across Western Europe.

Europe's Pork Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows as Oversupply Weighs on Producers

Europe's Pork Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows as Oversupply Weighs on Producers

Published about 1 month ago in Market Analysis

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Pig carcass prices across the EU have fallen more than 26% year-on-year, with producers in multiple countries now selling below their production costs as UK output surges and cheap European pork flows into neighboring markets.

European Lamb Prices Hit Record Highs as Production Falls

European Lamb Prices Hit Record Highs as Production Falls

Published about 1 month ago in Market Analysis

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Irish and UK lamb prices are at the highest levels ever recorded for this time of year, as EU sheepmeat production falls 5% in 2026 and continental buyers compete for limited supply.