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…
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…
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…
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…
Underutilized Cuts Featured for Culinary Students in Panama
Building on strong export momentum in Panama, USMEF partnered with Sabor USA on an instructional masterclass for culinary…
American Red Meat Industry Turns Out for Europe’s Largest Food Trade Show
More than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and 145,000 trade show attendees from over 190 countries made Anuga 2025 the…
USMEF Leads Latin American Trade Teams to Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami
The U.S. red meat industry made a strong showing at the 29th annual Americas Food & Beverage Show this month in Miami, which…
Heartland Team Sees Demand Drivers for U.S. Beef and Pork in Korea
USMEF hosted a team of 21 farmers and ranchers in Korea in early September to see firsthand the top export destination for U.S.…
Invitation to the FoodExpo Qazaqstan Trade Show 2025 in Almaty
Presentation of U.S. Beef and Pork Region Took Place on September 22 in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan
Presentation of U.S. Beef and Pork for HoReCa Professionals of North Kazakhstan Region Took Place on September 22 with the…
U.S. Beef, Pork Featured at Culinary Event in Trinidad and Tobago
U.S. beef and pork took center stage during a recent trade promotional event in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago.…
Product Showcase Highlights Market, Trade Opportunities in the Philippines
Market intelligence and relationship-building were in focus at a trade event designed to strengthen business ties between U.S.…
U.S.-Japan Trade Partnership Celebrated at Events in Osaka and Tokyo
The value of a lasting trade relationship was on full display last week as the U.S. red meat industry hosted two major events to…
Chef Team from Mexico Studies American Barbecue for New Menu Ideas
Seeing is believing, and tasting is better. So USMEF brought a team of seven chefs from Mexico to the U.S. to study different…
Another Slow Month for American Beef
Market access obstacles continued to weigh heavily on exports of U.S. beef, with the vast majority of plants still ineligible to…
Latin American Buyers Study U.S. Processing and Product Innovations
USMEF organized a symposium in Colorado for 19 importers, distributors, and processors from 10 Latin American countries – key…
American Beef & Pork presentation will take place on September 22 at Petropavlovsk, Republic of Kazakhstan
American Beef & Pork presentation for HRI market players and professionals of the North Kazakhstan Region will take place on…
Gastronome Birthday Activities with American Beef September 14 - 30, 2025
Промо-акция по американской говядине пройдет в мясном бутике MeatMarket в столице Грузии Тбилиси при поддержке Американской…
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Промо-акция по американской говядине пройдет в мясном бутике MeatMarket в столице Грузии Тбилиси при поддержке Американской…
USMEF supports American Beef activities in Meat Market in Tbilisi, Georgia
The American beef promo will take place at the Meat Market in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, with the support of the USMEF…
Weeks of alternative American steaks started at four Gosht chain restaurants in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Alternative American Steak Weeks will be held from September 6 through September 20 at four Gosht chain restaurants in Tashkent,…
Invitation to the Anuga International Trade Show 2025 in Germany
Product Showcase Connects U.S. Meat Exporters with Buyers from Across Latin America
USMEF conducted another highly successful Latin American Product Showcase, connecting U.S. red meat exporters with dozens of…
Registration Open for USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 12-14 in Indianapolis
Registration is now open for the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 12-14 in Indianapolis, Indiana
Chef Team from Hong Kong Studies Texas Beef Production and Barbecue
USMEF brought a team of chefs from Hong Kong and Macau to Texas to learn new menu ideas with Texas-style barbecue and to educate…
Central America Shines as Example of U.S. Red Meat Industry’s Diversification
U.S. beef exports to Central America are also reaching new heights this year after a record performance in 2024
China’s Lockout Weighed on Beef Results
Beef export volume was the lowest in five years, due in part to China’s failure to renew registrations for the vast majority of…
Foodservice Team from Mexico Studies U.S. Production, Quality
USMEF led a team of 10 foodservice buyers from Mexico to see how U.S. food safety methods, grain-feeding regimens and…
American Burgers and Barbecue Celebrated at Competitions in Japan
American-made burgers, U.S. pork spare ribs was featured at two qualifying contests in Japan for the upcoming World Food…
USMEF Statement on Senate Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as USDA Under Secretary for Trade
The U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg to serve as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs
USMEF Statement on Updated Details of the U.S.-EU Trade Framework
The U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg to serve as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs