Europe News EU suspension of Brazilian meat comes into force, despite negotiations Brazil has yet to provide the necessary guarantees to allow an audit of its beef exports’ compliance with EU food safety standards, while inspections of poultry and honey imports are already under way. 3 September 2026
Health news What is alpha-gal syndrome, the rare meat allergy caused by tick bites A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know. 15 June 2026
Earth News EU’s Brazil meat ban targets the wrong problem, say NGOs Inhumane farming is a bigger problem than antibiotics, experts say, after Brazil meat ban. 14 May 2026
The Cube Has Amsterdam banned meat adverts to avoid offending Muslims? The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the measure. 11 May 2026
Europe News Mercosur: MEPs warn of concentration risk from quota system A letter obtained by Euronews is circulating among MEPs sounding the alarm on the potential abuse of the EU-Mercosur trade deal quota allocation system by South American Big Agriculture. 24 April 2026
Economy Meat prices are surging — and these European countries feel it most Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%. 12 March 2026
Earth News Climate contradiction? EU faces backlash after 'meaty' label ban The EU Council’s decision to ban ‘meaty’ labels from plant-based products was announced on the same day it green-lit a bold climate target. 6 March 2026
Economy China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on pork imports from EU The final tariff rates that range from 4.9% to 19.8% are due to take effect on Wednesday and last for five years. 16 December 2025
Earth News Back-street demand for luxury meat is pushing lemurs to extinction A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. 26 November 2025
Climate Can a food tax help fix diets and the climate crisis? Putting a tax on climate-intensive food could reduce impact, new study shows 24 October 2025
Earth News Fix diets to avoid climate crisis and million of deaths, experts say Scientists warn that without major changes to what we eat, climate targets will be missed. 3 October 2025
Earth News Two key reasons French men have 26% higher carbon footprint than women Food and transport account for half of the average French person’s carbon footprint. 14 May 2025
Travel News European travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy into the UK Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits. 16 April 2025
Earth News Grass-fed beef may not be better for the planet, new study finds Even in the most optimistic scenarios, new research has found grass-fed beef is no less carbon intensive than industrial alternatives. 18 March 2025
Earth News Piglets left to starve in Danish art exhibition have been stolen The artist aimed to raise awareness about the cruelties of modern pig production in Denmark. 6 March 2025
My Wildest Prediction Meat alternatives will dominate the food market, Lukas Böni says Will meat alternatives take over the food market? According to the co-founder of Planted, Lukas Böni, there’s no doubt. The entrepreneur joins My Wildest Prediction to tell us how. 29 January 2025