Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
Published about about 16 hours ago in News
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
A surprise vote in the European Parliament has sent the EU–Mercosur trade deal to court, raising fresh doubts about its future.
Published 1 day ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
Europe produces less meat than before, poultry keeps growing, pigmeat is unstable, and rules and costs are reshaping the entire meat industry.
Published 3 days ago in News
Martina Osmak
Director of Marketing
In the European Union, poultry meat is growing fast, while beef, sheep, and goat meat continue to decline.
Published 4 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.
Published 7 days 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.
Published 7 days 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.
Published 8 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
American meat is entering Switzerland under a new trade deal, but only restaurants are buying it, not supermarkets.
Published 8 days 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.
Published 9 days ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Higher prices for meat and dairy helped Ireland grow food exports in 2025, even though some shipment volumes were uneven.
Published 10 days ago in Market Analysis
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Global meat prices fell slightly in December, but overall prices in 2025 were higher than in 2024.
Published 11 days 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.
Published 14 days 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.
