Chef Team from Hong Kong and Taiwan Studies U.S. Beef Quality, Culture
USMEF recently brought a team of six chefs, an importer and a food processor from Taiwan and Hong Kong to the United States
Trade Teams from Latin America Join USMEF for Regional Food Trade Show
USMEF accompanied 27 buyers from Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Peru/Chile and Cuba to the Americas Food & Beverage Show in…
August Beef Exports Trend Lower
Through the first eight months of the year, beef exports were 3% below last year at 856,834 mt, but were 4% higher in value at…
Workshops to Expand Range of U.S. Beef and Pork Cuts in Japan’s Foodservice Sector
USMEF is advancing efforts to introduce new ideas for U.S. beef and pork cuts and variety meats to Japanese distributors
USMEF Statement on East and Gulf Coast Port Announcement
Strikes at ports on the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf Coast have been suspended until January 15, 2025
Invitation to the SIAL International Trade Show 2024 in France
Explore the latest trends and innovations in the U.S. red meat industry
Invitation to the Espacio Food Service Trade Show 2024
Explore the latest trends and innovations in the U.S. red meat industry
USMEF Statement on Colombia Fully Reopening to U.S. Beef
USMEF вместе с более чем 175 сельскохозяйственными и бизнес-организациями призвали Белый дом взаимодействовать с Международной…
Port Strikes Will Have a Significant Impact on Meat Exports
USMEF, along with over 175 agricultural and business organizations, has urged the White House to engage with the International…
Producer Leaders Explore Opportunities for U.S. Red Meat in Japan
U.S. producers and other agricultural leaders were in Japan last week as USMEF’s Heartland Team studied the market and explored…
Industry Matchmaking Efforts Broaden at WOFEX in the Philippines
The Philippines’ largest food trade show was a next step in connecting buyers with U.S. suppliers in this rapidly evolving…
Kazakh agricultural producers are ready to supply up to 30 thousand tons of beef and lamb to Iraq
Kazakhstan is ready to strengthen ties in the agro-industrial complex with Iraq.
Kyrgyzstan produces 230,000 tons of meat in 8 months
Since the beginning of 2024, Kyrgyzstan has provided 79% of the population's meat needs
Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef Exports
Exports of U.S. beef continued to build momentum in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat…
U.S. Beef Masterclasses Focus on Alternative Cuts in Eastern Europe
USMEF partnered with a major European distributor to introduce and promote the quality and versatility of alternative U.S. beef…
USMEF Seminars Seek to Ease Red Meat Trade Obstacles in Colombia
USMEF partnered with USDA and the U.S. Embassy on seminars about technical trade barriers with Colombian import officials in…
Azerbaijan buys Ukrainian frozen beef more than other countries
The main buyer of Ukrainian frozen beef during the seven months of 2024 were Azerbaijan (37.6%)
Registration Now Open for USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson
Register now to attend the 2024 USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 6-8 at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Ariz
USMEF Chair Sees Potential for U.S. Red Meat in Indonesia
USMEF Chair Randy Spronk joined a team of representatives from the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) to meet with prospective…
USMEF Event Brings U.S. Suppliers and Buyers Together in the Philippines
Philippine importers and USMEF member suppliers discuss market and trade opportunities at the USMEF Conference and Product…
The American Beef Festival in Aktau finished
The annual American Beef Festival was held in three Aktau restaurants - Black Thai, CARAT and La Primo
Florida sued for banning lab-grown meat
Legislation signed by Governor Ron Desantis in May prohibits the sale of farmed meat.
Beef Export Value Climbs in June
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the…
Purchasing Managers from Sam’s Clubs in China Study Korea’s Retail Market
As part of USMEF’s training program for Sam’s Club, a team of purchasing managers traveled to Korea to study merchandising,…
USMEF Statement on Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
Deputy U.S. Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the second tranche of…
FAO Food Price Index marginally declines in July
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 119.5 points in July, up 1.5 points (1.2 percent) from June, standing 1.0 points (0.8 percent)…
American Beef Festival in CARAT Restaurant and Bar: BBQ & Grill menu
The CARAT Restaurant and Bar has created a special BBQ & Grill menu for the annual American Beef Festival in Kazakhstan
American Beef Festival in La Primo Restaurant and Bar: Turf & Surf menu
The La Primo Restaurant and Bar has created a special Turf & Surf menu for the annual American Beef Festival in Kazakhstan
American Beef Festival in Black Thai: Asian-style menu
The Black Thai Restaurant and Bar has created a special Asian-style menu for the annual American Beef Festival in Kazakhstan
Annual American Beef Festival in three new restaurants of Aktau Kazakhstan
Annual American Beef Festival in three new restaurants of Aktau Kazakhstan on July 25 - August 10
USMEF Holds “Business Match” Networking Event for the Colombian Trade
USMEF recently held the third edition of “MEAT IN” CALI 2024, a networking event for importers and potential customers in Cali,…
American Red Meat Industry Kicks Off SIAL China with an American Barbecue
Барбекю из американского красного мяса стало разогревающим мероприятием на одной из крупнейших в мире гастрономических выставок
May Beef Export Value Highest in 11 Months
The value of U.S. beef exports topped $900 million in May, the highest since June 2023
FAO Food Price Index Remains Steady in June
The meat price index averaged 116.9 points in June
China: Beef prices have fallen to a five-year low
Recently, there has been an interesting trend in the Chinese beef market: prices have fallen to a five-year low
The number of cattle in Kazakhstan decreased by almost 2 million heads: the Ministry of Agriculture updated the data
The Ministry of Agriculture announced new data on the production of meat, milk, poultry and livestock. After updating the data,…
USDA proposes new rule to clarify unfair practices in the meat industry
The announcement of a change in the rules for the sale of livestock was made by the US Department of Agriculture to make it…
U.S. Red Meat Symposium Provides Deep Dive into Mexican Market
With U.S. red meat exports reaching record levels in Mexico, USMEF held the inaugural U.S. Red Meat Symposium in Mexico City…
Ukraine increased exports of frozen beef
Ukraine increased the volume of frozen beef exports in May, but the supply of live cattle and chilled beef decreased. This is…
After a two-year ban, Kazakhstan resumed beef exports to China
Temporary restrictions on the import of meat due to foot-and-mouth disease were introduced in 2022 and lifted on February 7,…
Training Program Underway in Colombia to Boost U.S. Red Meat Sales in Foodservice
Decision-makers in Colombia’s foodservice sector turned out last month for the third phase of a comprehensive training program…
Uzbekistan opens doors to US meat and poultry exports
Uzbekistan and the United States have mutually agreed to allow US federally authorized meat and poultry establishments to begin…
The USDA is developing an avian flu vaccine for cattle
Twenty-four companies are working to develop an avian flu vaccine for cattle, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters
On May 29, the annual Central Asian Chef's competition for cooking American beef ended in Tashkent
The annual Central Asian Chef Battle on U.S. Beef cooking ended in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
U.S. Sustainability the Message for Young Adults at Consumer Event in Taiwan
A popular annual event among young adults in Taipei provided an ideal setting for USMEF efforts to broaden consumer demand for…
April Beef Exports Trend Higher
April was a robust month for U.S. beef exports, which were the largest in 10 months and valued at just under $900 million
The annual Central Asian Chef Battle on U.S. Beef cooking
The annual Central Asian Chef Battle on U.S. Beef cooking was held on May 27-29 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Workshop on alternative cuts of American beef in Tashkent on May 27
Before the start of the CA Team Chef Battle on U.S. Beef Cooking, on May 27 the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF)…
USMEF Members Examine Consumer Trends, Promotion of Underutilized Cuts
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) wrapped up its Spring Conference Friday, May 24, with a closing general session focused…
USMEF Conference Opens with Focus on Differentiation, Long-Term Investment
Emphasizing the quality and consistency of U.S. red meat is the key to expanding the international customer base, according to…
Workshop on American beef in Tashkent on May 27
The USMEF is holding a workshop on American marbled beef in Tashkent on May 27, 2024
IV Central Asian Team Chef Battle May 27-29, 2024
The USMEF to hold the IV Central Asian Team Chef Battle in Tashkent on May 27-29, 2024
U.S. Beef Introduced to Leading Industry Representatives in Ghana, West Africa
In an initial step toward exploring Ghana and West Africa’s potential for U.S. red meat, USMEF partnered with USDA’s Foreign…
Global meat prices have been rising for the third month in a row
The FAO Meat Price Index* averaged 116.3 points in April, up 1.9 points (1.6 percent) from March, marking the third consecutive…
Beef Export Value Highest in Nine Months
March U.S. Beef exports were below last March’s large volume but export value was the highest since June 2023
Market Development Highlights: China
USMEF conducted an introductory seminar about U.S. beef and pork for 65 wholesalers, retailers and restaurant owners/chefs in…
Imaging U.S. Red Meat Alongside Top Restaurants at Mexico Festival
USMEF partnered with a foodservice distributor to show foodies in Mexico how to bring exceptional experiences from top…
Workshop on American Beef in Tashkent on April 29
Supported by USMEF the American Beef Cooking demo for chefs and meat buyers was conducted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
USMEF Statement on Colombia's Restrictions on U.S. Beef
The restrictions Colombia has imposed on U.S. beef as a result of the recent highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) findings…
Seminar Demonstrates New Applications for Alternative U.S. Beef Cuts in Taiwan
The U.S. is Taiwan’s dominant supplier of chilled beef; USMEF continues promoting alternative cuts to importers and their…
Registration Deadline Fast Approaching for USMEF Spring Conference, May 22-24 in Kansas City
Register now to attend USMEF's annual Spring Conference, May 22-24, 2024 at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo
New regulation in Russia disrupts supply of veterinary drugs
Recently, it became known that Russian livestock breeders have enough stocks of imported veterinary drugs for only two to three…
USDA forecast for world markets and beef trade
Global production in 2024 is forecast virtually unchanged from 2023 at 60.4 million tons as falling production in the United…
Strong Month for Beef Export Value
Beef export volume was slightly lower year-over-year, but export value climbed by 10%
USDA Trade Delegation Sees Vibrant Market for U.S. Red Meat in Korea
A delegation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Seoul, South Korea, led by U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture for…
USMEF Conducts First-ever U.S. Red Meat Trade Seminar in Okinawa
With the support of USMEF member suppliers and the local consul general, USMEF provided a comprehensive overview of the U.S. red…
Livestock losses in Mongolia due to mass deaths approached 6 million heads
380 households have completely lost their livestock, the special state emergency commission reported
American Beef in Nowruz celebration in Tashkent City Park, Uzbekistan
As part of the Novruz celebrations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, USMEF, jointly Brown and Mix-Box food service company, promoted…
USMEF Africa Representative Joins USDA’s First Trade Mission to Angola
Building on previous work for U.S. beef in Angola, USMEF’s participation on USDA’s trade mission brings collaboration and…
Alternative Cut Solutions Promoted at Major Food Trade Shows in Japan
Two of Japan’s largest food trade shows gave the U.S. red meat industry opportunities to demonstrate and promote a wide range of…