Josper Master Class on New U.S. Beef Cuts in Almaty
On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), together with Thermoplan Asia, will hold a master class in Almaty…
50 Years of Unified Leadership: The Model That Built USMEF
Since 1976, USMEF has united producers, industry leaders and federal programs to expand global demand for U.S. beef, pork
BBQ event in Lisi Park, Tbilisi, Georgia
USMEF supported a BBQ event with Gastronome in Tbilisi’s Lisi Park, introducing U.S. beef burgers to local consumers
U.S. Beef Secondary Cuts Workshop
USMEF conducted a practical workshop in Tashkent focused on U.S. beef secondary cuts, smoking, trimming, doneness control and…
USMEF conducted the VI Central Asian Chef Battle on U.S. Beef Cooking
USMEF held the VI Central Asian Chef Battle on U.S. beef cooking at Gastronomica Culinary Studio in Tashkent, bringing together…
USMEF Promotes U.S. Beef at InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 in Baku
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) participated in InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 and Caspian Agro in Baku, promoting U.S. beef…
May Is National BBQ Month: One Grill, Diverse Culinary Traditions
In the United States, May is officially recognized as National BBQ Month, marking the beginning of the peak grilling season…
USMEF Statement on U.S.-China Beef Trade Developments
China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has granted a five-year registration extension to 425 overdue U.S. beef…
London Events Celebrate Return of Duty-Free Access for U.S. Beef in UK
U.S. beef recently regained duty-free access to the United Kingdom (UK) under a 13,000 metric ton quota included in the trade…
New U.S. Beef Products Launched During Integrated Campaign in Peru
USMEF partnered with a Peruvian supermarket chain to launch new U.S.beef and pork products in Lima.
Beef Variety Meat Value Reaches New High
U.S. beef variety meat exports reached 29,062 mt in March, with value climbing 50% to a record $135.6 million
USMEF to Participate in InterFood Azerbaijan Trade Show in Baku
Chef Battle featuring U.S. beef to take place in Tashkent
From May 10 to 12, 2026, Tashkent will host Season VI of the Chef Battle featuring U.S. beef. Supported by the U.S. Meat Export…
USMEF to host a smoked beef master class in Tashkent
On May 10, 2026, a professional master class focused on smoker cooking techniques will take place at the Gastronomica Culinary…
USMEF Statement on America First Trade Promotion Program Allocations
On April 16, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced the 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP)…
Global Beef Market in 2026: Lower Production and Shifting Trade Flows
Global beef production is forecast to decline in 2026, while trade flows are expected to shift significantly due to reduced…
Branded U.S. Products Featured with Food Influencers in Peru, Launched at Retail
USMEF partners with an importer and retail chain in Peru to create a brand activation opportunity with influencers for four U.S.…
U.S. Beef, Pork Featured During USDA Trade Mission to Vietnam
U.S. beef and pork had a significant role during the USDA agribusiness trade mission to Vietnam in late March. While USDA’s…
Another Big Month for Beef Variety Meat
February exports of U.S beef trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety…
USMEF participated in the UzFood 2026 Tashkent International Trade Show, Uzbekistan
USMEF participated in the 25th Anniversary International Exhibition on Food, Ingredients and Food Technologies – UzFood 2026,…
U.S. Beef Returns to Australia After 23-Year Absence
The reopening of the Australian market to U.S. beef marks the end of a 23-year absence and creates a new opportunity for the…
U.S. Beef Delights Top Restaurateurs and Chefs in Accra, Ghana
USMEF hosted two U.S. beef tastings at the well-regarded Nguni Bar and Grill, in Accra, Ghana. The 64 participants included…
Growing U.S. Red Meat’s Presence with National Restaurant Chains in Japan
USMEF расширяет присутствие американской говядины и свинины в национальных ресторанных сетях Японии через длительную…
Beef Variety Meat Value Record–High
January beef exports were lower than a year ago due to the prolonged lockout in China, but export value per head of fed…
Market Development Efforts for Beef and Pork Expand in Northern Honduras
USMEF partnered with Honduran importer Grupo Alza to expand promotion of U.S. beef and pork in northern Honduras. A series of…
USMEF at UzFood 2026 in Tashkent
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) will participate in the 25th International Exhibition UzFood 2026 – Food, Ingredients &…
USMEF Holds Armenia’s First Professional U.S. Beef Master Class in Yerevan
USMEF провела в Ереване первый в Армении профессиональный мастер-класс по американской говядине для представителей HRI-сегмента.…
USMEF to Host U.S. Beef Premium and Secondary Cuts Cooking and Cutting Demo in Yerevan
On March 16, Armenia Brasserie Restaurant at Marriott Hotel Yerevan USMEF will host a cooking and cutting demo focused on…
American Prime Burgers & Pastrami Festival Continues at Nukus 89 Through February 26
On December 2, 2025, an exclusive American beef gastro lunch organized by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) took place at…
Beef Feels Pinch of China Lockout
December beef exports totaled 98,595 mt, down 10.5% from a year ago but the largest since April (access to China was largely…
USMEF Statement on U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on Feb. 19 an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United…
Partnerships Help Develop New Uses for Pork and Beef Variety Meats in Mexico
USMEF works directly with importers and distributors in Mexico to develop demand for a wide range of U.S. beef and pork items,…
U.S. Beef Industry Working to Rebuild Market Share in Colombia
New product launches for branded U.S. beef products are expanding the industry’s retail presence in Colombia, an important step…
USMEF Statement on Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on Thursday the signing of an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between…
USMEF Statement on 2026 USDA Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program Allocations
On Feb. 11, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service announced its 2026 allocations under the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) and…
U.S. Beef Remains Top-of-Mind with Buyers at Gulfood
Market development efforts in Okinawa accelerate as USMEF utilizes TV and social media to support a monthlong foodservice…
Promotions Differentiate U.S. Beef in Untapped Japanese Market
Market development efforts in Okinawa accelerate as USMEF utilizes TV and social media to support a monthlong foodservice…
Kazakhstan Plans to Increase Meat Production by 1.5 Times
Kazakhstan has approved a 2026–2030 livestock development plan aimed at boosting meat production and strengthening the country’s…
FAO Meat Price Index Up 3.4% in 2025
According to FAO’s latest monthly report, the Meat Price Index declined by 1.3% in December 2025 to 123.6 points.
Global Beef Market in 2026: Supply Tightness and a High-Price Environment
According to Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook 2026, the global beef market will face tight supplies and persistently…
November Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Level
For January through November, beef exports totaled 1.04 million mt, down 12% from the same period in 2024. Export value was…
Gulfood 2026: The Global Stage of the Food Industry
The 31st edition of Gulfood, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026, traditionally sets the tone for the global food and…
Korean Consumers Committed to U.S. Beef
In Korea, political turmoil, trade uncertainties and economic challenges have not slowed consumers’ appetite for U.S. beef.
Retailer Expansion Offers New Opportunities for U.S. Beef in Taiwan
USMEF partnered with Taiwanese importer Yu-Ho Foods on a retail seminar about U.S. beef for Yu-Ho and its retail customer PX…
Invitation to the International Food Trade Show Gulfood-2026 in Dubai
Encouraging Rebound for Beef in October
While beef exports remained lower year-over-year, shipments rebounded to some degree in October, posting the largest totals…
Global Production Decline Increases the Value of U.S. Beef
Rabobank forecasts a decline in global beef production in 2026 while demand remains steady. This environment strengthens the…
Industry Working to Position Prime Grade U.S. Beef as Premium Product in Japan
USMEF held its first-ever Prime beef seminar in Tokyo to raise awareness of highly marbled U.S. Prime grade beef as a premium…
Happy Holidays from U.S. Meat Export Federation
Training Programs Reach Importers, Distributors and Retailers in Costa Rica
USMEF expanded its training and educational programs in Costa Rica, reaching importers, distributors and retailers. The sessions…
USMEF Statement on Dr. Julie Callahan’s Confirmation as USTR’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator
USMEF welcomed the confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan as USTR’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator
Beef Exports Lowest Since Mid-2020
American beef exports faced significant challenges in Asian markets, primarily due to the situation with China. Despite these…
U.S. Beef E-commerce Promotion at Esentai Gourmet
The promotional campaign was conducted from November 15 to December 7 in cooperation with Kazakhstan-based U.S. beef importer…
U.S. Red Meat Versatility and Nutrition Showcased at Fitness Event in Korea
At a fitness event in Seoul, USMEF partnered with F45 Track to spotlight U.S. pork and beef as high-quality, protein-rich…
Exclusive American Beef Gastro Lunch in Baku Successfully Concluded
On December 2, 2025, an exclusive American beef gastro lunch organized by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) took place at…
USMEF to Host an Exclusive American Beef Gastro Lunch in Baku
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) partnered with The Woo White City restaurant in Baku, invites guests to an exclusive…
Food Expo Qazaqstan 2025 International Trade Show
USMEF participated in the 27th International Food Industry Food Expo Qazaqstan- 2025, the largest food and beverage trade show…
American Beef Presentation for Pavlodar Restaurant Sector
USMEF conducted a presentation of American beef and pork for hospitality industry representatives in Pavlodar and Pavlodar…
American Beef August Exports Decline Continues
USDA has released August red meat export data, which was delayed due to the lengthy government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S.…
Rice Burger Breaks New Ground for U.S. Beef in Taiwan
As consumer demand for high-quality, ready-to-heat meals expands, USMEF is working to grow frozen U.S. beef’s usage with…
U.S. Beef, Lamb Showcased at Caribbean Culinary Event
USMEF partnered with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Jamaica recently to promote the versatility and quality of…
Master Class and American Beef and Pork Presentation in Pavlodar
On November 19, 2025, at 12:00, Chef Consultant Pavel Galkovsky will host a culinary master class and presentation at Stary…
USMEF Statement on Progress in Trade Negotiations with China
The White House provided more details Nov. 1 on the measures agreed to in last week’s meeting between President Trump and…
USMEF Supports American Beef Promotion Activities at Gastronome’s 10th Anniversary Events
From September 14 to 30, 2025, a series of promotional events highlighting American beef took place in Georgia with the support…
USMEF Statement on USTR's Proceeding on China’s Phase One Agreement Commitments
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced its initiation of a Section 301 investigation of China’s…
USMEF Statement on USTR's Announcement of Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Countries
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced agreements on reciprocal trade with Malaysia and Cambodia and…
New U.S. Beef Dishes with Outside Round Flat Introduced in Taiwan
As inflation and rising prices pressure foodservice customers in Taiwan, USMEF continues to develop ways to keep U.S. beef on…
New Value-Added U.S. Red Meat Products Now Available at Retail in Peru
USMEF partnered with an importer/processor to develop affordable products ‒ made with U.S. beef liver and pork Boston butt ‒…
Central American Buyers Study U.S. Beef in Wisconsin
With U.S. beef exports expanding to Central America, USMEF led a team of buyers from the region to Wisconsin to build…
Promotions Work to Grow American Barbecue Dining and Culture in Korea
Not just for special occasions: Three, week-long promotions for American barbecue highlights its trendiness, accessibility and…