In 2025, meat prices surged across Europe due to persistent supply shortages, with beef and veal prices rising by 10% on average. Overall food prices increased by 3.3%, slightly above the EU's inflation rate. Lamb and goat prices rose by 7.2%, while poultry saw a 4.4% increase. Factors influencing these price hikes include varying production capacities, strong demand, and animal diseases affecting livestock. Countries like Poland, Portugal, and Ireland experienced significant increases, while Switzerland recorded the only decline in meat prices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)