Malta Meat Industry Headlines
Tuesday, January 1, 2026
Malta - Poultry Products Confiscated
Health authorities in Malta have removed over 106 kilograms of fresh poultry products from circulation due to traceability concerns. An additional 8 kilograms of whole chicken was seized after being incorrectly labeled as Maltese origin when it actually originated from Italy.
The Environmental Health Directorate worked alongside the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Regulatory Department in the enforcement action, according to local media reports.
Sunday, December 30, 2025
Malta - Poultry Seizure Action
Maltese regulatory bodies have sealed more than 106 kilograms of fresh poultry due to insufficient traceability documentation. Approximately 8 kilograms of whole chicken was also confiscated for origin mislabeling.
The products were being marketed as locally produced when they had actually been sourced from Italy.
Sunday, December 2, 2025
Malta - Meat Output Declines
Total meat production during the third quarter reached 2,483 tonnes, representing a 15 percent decrease compared to the same period in the previous year.
The decline reflects ongoing challenges within Malta's meat production sector.
Saturday, December 1, 2025
Malta - Meat Prices Decrease
Both meat production and producer values fell during Q3 2025, according to the National Statistics Office. Production declined by 15.0 percent while producer values dropped 9.1 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2011.
Wednesday, September 26, 2025
Malta - Pork Prices Reach Record Levels
The Maltese Pig Breeders Co-operative KIM has issued a warning about rising local pork prices as farmers contend with historically high feed costs.
International grain and cereal prices have been climbing since 2007, placing significant pressure on pig production economics.
Saturday, August 11, 2025
Malta - Pork Price Increase Announced
Fresh Maltese pork prices are set to rise following the global increase in animal feed costs, the Pig Breeders' Cooperative Society Limited announced.
The price adjustment reflects the mounting cost pressures faced by pig farmers across the island.
Thursday, June 28, 2025
Malta - Pig Slaughter Numbers Fall
Malta's pig farming sector is struggling to meet production quotas, forcing distributors to increase pork imports to satisfy market demand.
Thursday, May 3, 2025
Malta - Growth in Pig Population
The pig population increased by 7 percent between 2009 and 2010, demonstrating growth in Malta's swine sector during this period.