After the significant decline of recent weeks, the cocoa price has recently risen slightly again. A stronger demand from the United States is the basis for this increase. Meanwhile, cocoa grinding is still low in the rest of the world.
Analysis|Published: Nov 5, 2025
While the pork price in the European Union has fallen sharply on average, the price in Italy remained at a relatively high level until recently. However, there is now mainly a slowdown in the local livestock markets, although it remains to be seen whether prices will fall there as strongly as in Northern Europe.
Analysis|Published: Nov 3, 2025
The European poultry meat prices have slightly decreased in recent weeks. Notably, the prices of broilers have dropped more significantly, indicating margin recovery at slaughterhouses.
Analysis|Published: Oct 31, 2025
The European beef market shows a mixed picture. In the higher segment, the prices remain strong, while the prices for dairy cows in continental Europe are under pressure. Ireland is an exception: beef prices there are still rising across the board.
Analysis|Published: Oct 30, 2025
Now that the pig market (for now) has settled into stable waters, the new ratios on the European market are becoming clear. Almost everywhere there is a significant decline, although it is stronger in Northern than in Southern Europe. Nonetheless, there is a clear dissonance, and it does not involve a small market.
News|Published: Oct 30, 2025
The medium-sized German slaughterhouse Fleischcenter Perleberg decided to close its doors on October 29. The closure does not come as a surprise. Both the pig sector and the cattle sector are struggling with an oversupply of slaughter hooks.
