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…
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…
Kazakhstan has started exporting meat to Azerbaijan
This year, Kazakhstan began exporting bulls, meat and edible poultry offal to Azerbaijan.This was reported in the press service…
Global meat prices increased in February
The FAO Meat Price Index* averaged 112.4 points in February, up by 2.0 points (1.8 percent) from January, reversing the seven…
American Beef Export Value Above Year-Ago
January beef exports totaled 99,764 mt, down 1% from a year ago. But export value climbed 9% to $763.8 million
Successful Gulfood Show Underscores Opportunities and Challenges in the Region
More than 150,000 attendees from 190 countries were in Dubai, UAE, for Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage…
Promotions Demonstrate American Beef Versatility for Foodservice in China
Promotional campaigns for American beef took place in December and January at multiple outlets of several restaurant chains in…
Register Now for USMEF Spring Conference
Register now to attend USMEF's annual Spring Conference, May 22-24, 2024 at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo
New Industry Resource Captures Culinary Evolution of the Caribbean
Developed in collaboration with local food scholars and regional chefs, the textbook is a go-to resource for educators and…
Mexico and U.S. reaffirm commitment to animal health in the region
The Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have reaffirmed their commitment to work to promote…
The number of livestock has increased in Kyrgyzstan
In 2023, the number of all types of livestock in Kyrgyzstan increased
Cargill purchases two meat plants from long-time partner Ahold Delhaize USA
Move enables both companies to better focus on meeting customer protein needs and driving growth
Beef exports closed 2023 on encouraging note as per-head value exceeded $430
December exports of beef variety meats improved from a year ago
Kyrgyzstan exported more than 13 thousand head of cattle in January 2024
Animal export and import figures for January 2024 have been published
Hong Kong Event Promotes American Barbecue and Celebrates Foodservice
850 foodservice professionals turned out for American barbecue and to reconnect with industry partners at the Great American…
Meat in Azerbaijan rose in price by about 20% last year
According to experts, the level of self-sufficiency of Azerbaijan with beef is 91-92%
U.S. senators propose to prohibit cultivated meat in school meals
Two US lawmakers are hoping to introduce a wider crackdown on alternative proteins in the education sector.
World prices for poultry, beef and pork decreased in January
The FAO Meat Price Index down 1.5 points (1.4 percent) from December, marking the seventh consecutive monthly decline
U.S. Pork and Beef Nutrition Showcased at Ironman Event in Colombia
USMEF partnered with Colombian importers to promote U.S. beef and pork nutrition and product availability during an athletic…
Meat Appreciation Mondays in South Africa
USMEF South Africa is making Mondays more fun with "Meat Appreciation Mondays"
Azerbaijan Restores Access for U.S. Beef
Access to U.S. beef and meat products has been restored for Azerbaijan, USDA reports
The USDA revised the forecast of global beef production in 2024
Global beef production for 2024 is revised 1 percent upward from the October forecast to 59.5 million tons
USMEF: November Asia Headwinds Persist for Beef
U.S. beef exports slowed in November, recording the third lowest value of 2023
Butcher Certification Program Broadens U.S. Red Meat Utilization in China
USMEF partnered with a respected culinary center to provide hands-on training and promote underutilized cuts to butchers in…
USMEF Leads Buyers from China to Korea to Study Innovations in Prepared Foods
USMEF has been working to show current U.S. buyers how U.S. beef and pork can be utilized in prepared food products in Korea
Training Programs Build Awareness and Demand for U.S. Red Meat in Indonesia
USMEF conducted training seminars in Jakarta recently for importers, retailers and foodservice operators to expand awareness and…
Universal vegetarianism will not save the climate
According to the FAO report, avoiding meat can only slightly reduce emissions. The best way is to increase the efficiency and…
New Year's greetings from USMEF
Happy New Year 2024
Armenia - Country Commercial Guide: Livestock Farming
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the Armenian economy. The livestock sector is facing serious challenges
Meat could be an answer to ending world hunger, says UN report
Meat production could be the answer to addressing world hunger and should be increased, according to a UN report
U.S. domestic sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs increased in 2022
FDA published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals
Christmas barbecue in Almaty on December 10th
The American Meat Export Federation held a Christmas barbecue with American beef on U.S. grills
Beef Exports Show Modest Rebound
October beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September, led by stronger demand in Mexico…
South America Will Account For 50% Of Global Beef Exports In Five Years
In five years, South America will account for 50% of global beef exports, compared with 40% currently
In Kyrgyzstan, meat production increased by 12.2% in 4 years – statistic data
By the end of 2022, farms of all categories produced 248.3 thousand tons of meat
Rabobank: Global aquaculture production growth will exceed that of other proteins such as pork and beef in 2024
Poultry and aquaculture production to show moderate growth, but beef, pork and wild seafood are likely to decline
Japanese Restaurant Chain Develops New Dish with American Beef
Katsuya, Japan’s largest pork cutlet chain, recently completed a successful test of a new menu item featuring U.S. beef
Rabobank: Global beef production will decrease by 1% in 2023%
Strong consumer demand in the US matched by reduced cattle and beef supplies, as well as high inventory levels and weak demand…
The EAEU to provide tariff incentives for the import of cattle meat for industrial processing in 2024
Tariff relief will be provided for cattle meat intended exclusively for industrial processing and production of finished…