Bulgaria has suspended meat and live animal imports from restricted areas of Brandenburg, Germany, following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, implementing strict border controls to protect its livestock industry.

Nebraska has introduced legislation to ban the production and sale of lab-grown meat, requiring it to be labeled as “adulterated food products” to protect traditional agriculture and ensure transparency.

A food poisoning outbreak in Córdoba, Spain, linked to pringá sandwiches served at a local establishment, has resulted in over 40 illnesses and one potential death, prompting investigations into the cause and calls for greater transparency from health authorities.

A class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart Canada, and Sobeys of inflating meat prices by including packaging weight, potentially overcharging Canadian consumers amid high inflation.

The UK has banned imports of German meat and dairy products to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease after an outbreak near Berlin, aiming to protect its livestock industry and food security.

JBS USA Food Co. has committed $4 million to support victims of illegal child labor and enforce stricter policies to prevent its occurrence within its supply chain.

Germany's first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in nearly 40 years has severely disrupted meat and dairy exports, leading to trade restrictions outside the EU and urgent containment efforts to limit economic fallout.

Australia set a new record in 2024 by exporting 2.24 million tonnes of red meat across beef, lamb, mutton, and goatmeat, driven by strong global demand and favorable market conditions.

The Netherlands' pig population is expected to decline further in 2025 due to government regulations aimed at reducing nitrogen emissions, leading to farm closures and shifting market dynamics.

Brazil is set to break new records in beef and chicken exports in 2025, driven by lower grain prices, strong demand from China, and potential new trade agreements.

France has reported new bird flu outbreaks on two farms, losing its recently regained disease-free status and prompting concerns over trade restrictions and continued risks from migratory birds.

China's beef import surge prompts a domestic industry crisis and potential safeguard measures, while Paraguay shifts focus to the U.S., achieving remarkable export growth.