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…
National Roasting Month
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has chosen November as the month of roasting
Ukraine increased exports of cattle and beef by 14.5% in January-October 2023
In October 2023, Ukraine increased the volume of chilled beef exports to 17 tons, which is 16 tons more than in September.
USDA: Beef and Veal production forecast in 2024
Global production in 2024 is forecast virtually unchanged at 59.1 million tons as increases in Brazil, China, and India are…
The government has introduced a tariff quota for imported beef, pork and poultry meat
There was a need to develop a procedure for the distribution of quotas for the import of certain types of agricultural products…
USMEF took part in International Food Industry Show FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2023
The USMEF booth was visited by meat importers, distributors, retailers, HRI business representatives from all over the Central…
A master class on American marble beef was held at FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2023 in Almaty
The organizer of the master class was the American Meat Export Federation (USMEF)
Alternative U.S. Beef Cuts, U.S. Pork Featured at Training Sessions in Spain
USMEF implemented first-ever foodservice seminars in Spain to build distribution links, demonstrate culinary uses for…
Frozen cattle meat export from Ukraine increased 1.6 times in the three quarters
The export of these products brought Ukraine $62.8 million
A master class on American marble beef was held in Uzbekistan
The master class in Khiva was conducted by Pavel Galkovsky (Russia, Moscow), one of the best experts on American marble beef
Master class on American marble beef in Khiva on October 28, 2023
A master class on American beef is held for restaurateurs, chefs, sous chefs, buyers of meat products and other players in the…
USMEF Welcomes Additional Investments in Export Market Development
USDA will utilize $1.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to fund a Regional Agricultural Promotion Program
Stagnation in the beef production segment has been noted in Russia
Роста потребления говядины не предвидится
USMEF Trade Seminar Examines China’s Prepared Foods Market
More than 250 attended a USMEF seminar in China to learn about growth opportunities in the prepared foods market and potential…
Sampling Program Leads to Development of U.S. Beef Burger in Africa
USMEF is developing downstream demand in South Africa’s foodservice sector
Heartland Team Shares U.S. Story with Customers in Korea, Japan
A delegation of U.S. producers and agricultural leaders from numerous states visited Seoul and Tokyo
American Beef Roadshow Features U.S. Prime at 33 Costco Outlets in Japan
Retailer efforts to rejuvenate sales in Japan are creating promotional opportunities for U.S. beef
USMEF-Korea Supports Nebraska Ag Trade Mission
A delegation representing Nebraska agriculture was in South Korea two weeks ago to meet customers and grow trade opportunities…
USMEF at FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2023
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) will take part in 25th Central Asian International Exhibition - Foodexpo Qazaqstan,…
Building a Presence, Developing Export Opportunities in Indonesia
USMEF is ramping up the red meat industry’s presence in Indonesia through trade shows, promotions and the inaugural U.S. Meat…
U.S. Beef Festival has ended in Aktau, Kazakhstan
U.S. Beef Festival supported by USMEF in four restaurants of Aktau was conducted on August 25 – September 15
Registration Now Open for USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 8-10 in New Orleans
Register now to attend USMEF's Strategic Planning Conference, November 8-10, 2023 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans
In Armenia, it was allowed to slaughter cattle outside slaughterhouses for safety reasons
Cattle allowed to be slaughtered outside slaughterhouses in Armenia
Ukraine has increased the export of live cattle
Ukrainian live cattle exports for 8 months increased by 21.4%
USMEF conducted a seminar “U.S. Beef on Grill” in Kyrgyzstan
Continuing the program of U.S. Beef promoting in Central Asia, USMEF jointly with Weber held an "American beef on the grill"…
American Beef Days were held in Kyrgyzstan
Promotions and tasting of American beef were held by the American Meat Export Federation USMEF and the "Steak Dream" retail…
Global cattle prices showed opposite trends
Global cattle prices are divided into two separate groups. While prices in North America are rising, prices in Europe and the…
Reception Honors Taiwan Restaurants’ Sustained Commitment to U.S. Beef
Foodservice is critical to U.S. beef’s continued export growth and last month, USMEF-Taiwan hosted an awards reception for those…
Invitation to the Anuga International Trade Show 2023 in Germany
U.S. meat producers and exporters will be glad to meet you at USMEF booth A-29A and B-28A in Pavillion 9
Seminar Educates Latin American Importers on Attributes of U.S. Beef and Pork
U.S. Meat Export Federation brought meat importers from Mexico and Central and South America to Nebraska for an extensive,…
U.S. Beef Knuckle Promoted to Foodservice and Retail End-users in Peru
USMEF partnered with one of Peru’s leading U.S. beef importers on a promotional campaign for an underutilized cut that has…
Beef has risen in price in Azerbaijan
Beef prices have significantly increased in Azerbaijan.
U.S. Beef on Grill seminar is conducted on August 27, 2023 in Kyrgyzstan
United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding American Grilled Beef Seminar for HRI market players and retailers of…
American Marble Beef Festival in Ukraine
The American Marble Beef Festival will start soon in Ukraine
Blindfold Tests Demonstrate U.S. Beef’s Quality to Importers in Central America
In recent months, market development efforts have centered on blindfold taste tests in Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras…
The Russian Federation proposed to extend for a year the quota for duty-free beef import in 100 thousand tons
The quota for duty-free import of beef to the Russian Federation in 2024, as well as this year, may reach 100 thousand tons
USDA: Global beef production to reach 59.6 million tons
According to the adjusted forecast of the US Department of Agriculture in 2023, global beef production will reach 59.6 million…
U.S. Suppliers Meet with Latin American Buyers at USMEF’s Product Showcase
Red meat buyers from Central and South America and the Caribbean recently met with U.S. suppliers in Cartagena, Colombia, during…
New Retail Opportunities for U.S. Beef in the Philippines
Расширение розничной торговли в формате клубных супермаркетов в Юго-Восточной Азии достигло Филиппин, создав новые возможности…
U.S. Beef Takes High Profile at Major Culinary Events in the Middle East
U.S. beef quality and affordable underutilized cuts were promoted to buyers and chefs at workshops, shows and competitions.
Mongolia exported 48 thousand tons of meat and meat products in the first seven months of 2023
Export of meat and meat products from Mongolia is growing
American Beef Eligibility Suspended for Azerbaijan
All U.S. beef and beef products certified on or after May 30, 2023, are now ineligible for export to Azerbaijan
USMEF: 2023– the year of the beef round!
Американская Федерация по экспорту мяса объявила заднюю часть говяжьей туши продуктом 2023 года
Meat production in Russia increased by 8.9%
The production of meat of cattle, pork, lamb, goat, horse meat and venison in May this year in the Russian Federation reached…
Japanese Buyers Visit Wisconsin to Learn about U.S. Dairy Cattle and Beef Quality
USMEF’s Tokyo office led a team of foodservice buyers to Wisconsin last month to examine dairy cattle production and learn about…
$115 Million in Federal Grants will help small meat processors in 17 States
The USDA grants are aimed to increase meat and poultry processing
U.S. Red Meat Ambassadors Assist USMEF Programs in Peru, Chile
USMEF efforts to expand industry outreach and grow the number of U.S. beef and pork cuts available in Peru and Chile continue…
U.S. Red Meat Industry Makes Presence Known at SIAL China
Industry seizes opportunity to differentiate grain-fed U.S. beef and pork as top quality during one of the world’s largest food…
American Beef Steak Festival in four restaurants of Tbilisi, Georgia country
In mid-June, a two-week American beer festival ended in four restaurants in Tbilisi, Georgia country, with support of the Texas…
Kazakhstan has introduced a ban on the export of breeding stock
The joint order of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is put into effect on…
U.S. Beef Sustainability, Alternative Cuts Highlighted at Consumer Festival in Taiwan
Американская Федерация по экспорту мяса (USMEF) в партнерстве с ключевым импортером провела тренинг по отдельным разрубам…
Russians want to buy Kazakh meat
According to experts, the Russian Federation intends to export at least 150 thousand tons of meat products from Kazakhstan
FAO Meat Outlook: Production, Trade, and Prices in 2023
World total meat production in 2023 is forecast to increase marginally to 364 million tons (carcass weight equivalent)
Third Central Asian Chef Battle was held in Uzbekistan
Under the auspices of the USMEF and the Texas Beef Council, a chef battle is being held for the third time among professional…
American Beef Cutting and cooking ideas seminar was held in Uzbekistan
United States Meat Export Federation and Texas Beef Council held American Beef Cutting and cooking ideas seminar for HRI market…