Germany Oil & Fats insights

This week, white-layer pork and fattened pigs have repeated again, while the 20 kg piglet has dropped 3 euros—down to 45 euros per unit (Mercolérida)—and remains at its lowest level this year. Among the main European markets, Germany maintained prices unchanged, while the Breton Pig Market noted an increase of 0.10 euros per kilo on July 10. Market Commentary on Binéfar Pig Market As July advances, the fattened pig market begins to show signs of tension after several weeks of stability. The change in trend in quotations has already materialized. We find ourselves with conflicting scenarios: on one side, supply does not perceive a clear modification, as animal demand remains active; on the other, the buying side begins to show signs of exhaustion. Average weights continue to decline, conditioned by summer heat, which reduces daily gain and hinders smooth outflows. Although some industries have adjusted their slaughter rhythm downward, even suppressing slaughter days, animal demand ...

The Austrian Health and Food Safety Agency (AGES) reports that the illness may have been caused by an organic cashew spread with raspberries sold by dm drogerie markt. Most patients are children aged 1 to 3, but their ages range from under 1 to 69 years old. Austria has reported 13 cases, with cases from Carinthia, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg. Eight children required hospitalization. The Ministry of Health has commissioned AGES to investigate this foodborne disease outbreak. Symptoms appeared between March 31, 2025, and May 20. More than 50 people were ill in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reported 52 cases among children under 4 years old. However, most patients were 1 year old or younger. Infection rates were equal for boys and girls, with cases spread across the country. A total of 24 patients were hospitalized. The Robert Koch Institute, working with public health services, interviewed parents of 20 children about their food consumption. Epidemiologists quickly collected information that revealed the first evidence of a problem with the product, which has now been recalled. Dm drogerie markt has withdrawn the product from the market and initiated a recall. The affected product is dmBio Cashewmus Himbeere, weighing 250g, with an expiration date of April 28, 2026. Official investigations found Salmonella in the product, which may be linked to infant Salmonella infections in young children in Germany and Austria. AGES stated that due to the long shelf life, it cannot be ruled out that consumers still have the product at home. The agency urges people not to consume the product under any circumstances.

The UK has lifted its import ban on beef, pork, sheep, venison, buffalo and their products, such as meat and dairy products, from Germany due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. This decision follows a thorough technical assessment of the measures implemented in Germany and the current situation. However, if the situation changes, the country will take the necessary measures in response to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in the European Union to protect national biosecurity. The UK has officially recognised the regionalisation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany as a containment zone covering a radius of 6 km around the outbreak. Consequently, exports of affected products from areas outside the restricted area can resume, provided that all other import requirements are met. Individual imports of packaged ...