Foodservice is rebounding and importers are working aggressively with restaurant customers to meet changing demand from consumers.

Complete first-quarter export results for U.S. pork, beef and lamb are available from USMEF's statistics web page.

USMEF promotes alternative cuts to 2,000 buyers, chefs and restaurant owners from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania at two distributor events.

Roadshow promotions will take place this spring at 21 outlets of Traders Wholesale Club, 12 outlets of Lotte Mart and Lotte Mart Maxx, and 24 outlets of Homeplus.

Wednesday, April 26 is the deadline to receive the discounted registration rate, and Friday, April 28 is the last day to make a hotel reservation at the discounted group rate.

Retail promotions for U.S. short ribs and short plate in March increased sales.

A strong February performance for pork variety meat exports pushed January–February shipments 37% above last year’s pace.

U.S. pork and beef exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 15% per bushel to the value of corn and 13% per bushel to soybeans in 2022, according to the study.

Registrants are encouraged to participate in all breakouts regardless of membership sector.

A wide range of U.S. beef products was promoted at the event.