Saxony Regains ASF-Free Status
Published 3 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
After more than 12 months without a new detection, Saxony is officially ASF-free again, while ASF control and zoning continue in other German states.
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Brazil’s Chicken Exports Start 2026 Strong
Published 3 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Brazil sold more chicken meat abroad in January 2026 than ever before, showing strong demand from many countries.
EU Meat Prices Stay High in 2026
Published 3 months ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
EU meat prices were still high in January 2026, as tight supply in 2025 continued to affect beef, lamb, and pigmeat markets across Europe.
JBS Expands in Oman While Facing Worker Tensions in the U.S.
Published 3 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
JBS is growing its halal meat business in Oman, even as workers at one of its biggest U.S. plants prepare for a possible strike.
Plant-Based Meat Loses Its Place on Menus
Published 3 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Many restaurants are removing plant-based meat because it is costly, less popular now, and does not meet taste expectations.
Market Pulse: Bulgaria's Euro Era Begins, EU Meat Mix Shifts, Spain's ASF Ripples
Published 4 months ago in News
Bo Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer
Bulgaria's euro adoption boosts meat trade prospects, EU poultry production gains ground over declining red meat sectors, and Spain's ASF outbreak continues to reshape European pork markets.
€63 Million Lost: Pig Farmers Hit by Swine Fever
Published 4 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
African swine fever in northeastern Spain is causing serious financial damage to pig farmers, even though farm animals are not infected.
Türkiye Tightens Food Rules to Protect Consumers
Published 4 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Türkiye plans new food safety rules that will make meat and dairy production stricter, more transparent, and easier to control.
Lamb Welfare Rules May Raise Costs, Warns Farmers
Published 4 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Farmers say proposed welfare changes could affect lamb supply, meat quality, and costs across the food chain.
Meat Sector Activity at Gulfood 2026 Reflects Shifts in Global Protein Trade
Published 4 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Gulfood 2026 highlights the global meat industry’s shift toward premium, halal-certified and value-added protein products, as producers adapt to evolving consumer demand, sustainability goals and international trade opportunities.
Hilton Foods sees strong sales in red meat, but stays careful about 2026
Published 4 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Hilton Foods had a solid year in 2025, driven by red meat sales, but expects lower profits in 2026 due to costs and market pressures.
EU–India Trade Deal: What It Means for Agriculture and Meat
Published 4 months ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The EU–India free trade agreement opens India’s market to many European agri-food products, but sensitive sectors such as meat remain excluded from tariff liberalisation.