German pig farmers are struggling financially this grilling season, facing significant losses despite increased demand for pork.

Heiko Schwarting, a pig farmer in Lower Saxony, reports a 13% drop in revenue over three weeks, with pork prices falling by 20 cents per kilogram since early May.

The outbreak of African Swine Fever in Spain has led to trade restrictions, flooding the European market with pork and driving prices down, while consumer preferences shift towards poultry and plant-based alternatives.