Alternative cut solutions promoted at food trade shows in Japan Quality remains a top purchasing criteria in the high-value Japan market. Industry News March 20, 2024 No Comments Two of Japan’s largest food trade shows give the U.S. red meat industry opportunities to promote a wide range of beef and pork cuts.Read More
Seaboard Foods strengthens global presence with first overseas sales office in Japan The move advances the company’s ongoing commitment to serving the unique needs of the Japanese market. Industry News March 13, 2024 No Comments The office positions Seaboard to meet the growing demand for high-quality pork products in a key international market.Read More
Pork exports see rapid start for 2024 January lamb exports post their highest value in more than four years. Industry News March 11, 2024 No Comments January beef export value is higher than it was a year ago.Read More
Registration open for USMEF's annual Spring Conference Breakout sessions provide in-depth discussion on topics relevant to each sector. Industry News February 29, 2024 No Comments The conference is set for May 22-24, 2024, at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo.Read More
US pork export value sets annual record US pork exports see a record-shattering performance in Mexico and broad-based growth in other markets. Industry News February 9, 2024 No Comments Beef exports see a strong finish for 2023.Read More
New Zealand barbecue competition features US pork ribs Despite limited market access in Australia and New Zealand, U.S. pork exports to the Oceania region are booming. Industry News January 26, 2024 One Comment 'Let There Be Meat' contestants utilize the St. Louis sparerib.Read More
Training programs build demand for US red meat in Indonesia USMEF sees potential for U.S. pork in Indonesia with the country’s 30 million non-Muslims. Industry News January 24, 2024 No Comments USMEF conducts training seminars in Jakarta for importers, retailers and foodservice operators. Read More
November pork export value highest in 30 months Asia headwinds persist for beef. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments Record performances in Mexico, Central America and Colombia fuel November U.S. pork export levels.Read More
Butcher certification program broadens U.S. red meat utilization in China USMEF partners with a culinary center to provide hands-on training and promote underutilized cuts to butchers in processing, retail and foodservice. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments Training sessions focus on U.S. beef chuck roll, beef tri-tip, pork CT butt and pork spareribs.Read More
USMEF leads buyers from China to Korea to study innovations in prepared foods Funding support was provided by USDA’s Market Access Program. Industry News January 12, 2024 No Comments Korea is considered a regional market leader in prepared foods with category sales skyrocketing in recent years. Read More