Events

Armenian authorities vaccinate cattle against foot-and-mouth disease

Cattle older than one day and small cattle older than 3 months are subject to vaccination

USMEF at the Wine Travel Awards Forum at the WinExpo exhibition in Georgia

USMEF partnered the Wine Travel Awards (WTA) Forum within the frame of the Georgia WinExpo exhibition in Tbilisi, the capital of…

U.S. Beef tasting at Bavaro Apart Hotel on May 28

USMEF acted as a partner for American beef at the opening of the Bavaro Apart-Hotel in the lake suburb of Uralsk, Kazakhstan

Will artificial meat ruin our planet?

Scientists considered fake beef more harmful to the environment than natural

USMEF Conference Details Farm Bill Challenges, Examines Importance of U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference concluded Friday in Minneapolis with insights from former House…

Promo tasting of American beef in Carrefour supermarket chain in Uzbekistan

United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is conducting the American beef promotion at Carrefour Uzbekistan flagman retail…

American Beef Master Class was held on May 25, 2023, in Kazakhstan

A master class on American marbled beef for HRI market participants was held in Uralsk, the administrative center of the West…

American Beef Cutting and cooking ideas seminar in Uzbekistan

USMEF is holding U.S. Beef seminar for HRI market players and retailers of Republic of Uzbekistan

Third Central Asian Chef Battle in Uzbekistan

Under the auspices of the USMEF and the Texas Beef Council, a chef battle among professional chefs from the Central Asian region…

New Opportunities Developing for U.S. Beef in China’s Foodservice Sector

USMEF partnered with a key importer to conduct training on specific U.S. beef cuts for one of its customers, a hot pot chain…

U.S. Red Meat Training Program Launched in Colombia’s Foodservice Sector

A USMEF-designed training program developed to help Colombian butcher shops improve sales of U.S. red meat is expanding into the…

Colombian Importer Shares Success Stories with Importers, Potential Buyers in Peru

To encourage importers and distributors in Peru to increase their number of promotional activities for U.S. red meat products,…

FAO Meat Price Index in April up

The FAO Meat Price Index standing 7.4 points below its value in the corresponding month last year

USMEF Features Underutilized U.S. Beef Cuts at Distributor Events in Baltic States

Alternative cuts were promoted to 2,000 buyers, chefs and restaurant owners from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania at two…

U.S. Beef Roadshow Promotions in Full Swing this Spring in Korea

The roadshow promotions further a USMEF objective of positioning U.S. beef with Korean consumers as the top-quality, high-value…

USDA Announces $2.29 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health

This program is part of an overall strategy to prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and reduce the…

Azerbaijan increased meat import by 24%

Import of meat to Azerbaijan increased by 2,206 tons in the first quarter of this year

Poultry and livestock production for slaughter in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 95.2 thousand metric tons

Number of livestock and poultry for slaughter increased in Kyrgyzstan

Partnerships Key to Sales of U.S. Short Ribs and Short Plate in Korea

Retail promotions for U.S. short ribs and short plate in March increased sales, reduced inventory levels and introduced new…

Mongolia has exported 24.2 thousand tons of meat and meat products since the beginning of 2023

The Government of Mongolia is making efforts to diversify the country's economy

USDA to forecast global beef production and exports in 2023

It is expected that the beef production volume in the current 2023 will be approximately the same as in the previous year and…

Uzbekistan intends to increase meat production

Measures are being taken in Uzbekistan to ensure the abundance and availability of basic types of food

CH4 Global Launches Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot

Австралия запустила производство корма из водорослей, который должен без вреда для КРС снижать выработку метана в организмах

American Beef Cutting & Cooking demo conducted in Chisinau, Moldova

Supported by USMEF American Beef Cutting & Cooking demo was holding in Chisinau, Moldova, on April 10, for HRI market players

Seminar on American beef at the Cup "DelaRuk-2023" in Kazakhstan

Supported by the American Meat Export Federation, a seminar on American beef was held as part of the XII International…

Deep-Fried American Beef Dishes Featured at FOODEX Japan

USMEF promoted samples from newly developed, deep-fried U.S. beef and pork recipes at FOODEX while sharing marketing strategies…

Ambassador Program to Broaden U.S. Red Meat’s Presence in Peru, Chile

Recruits trained on quality attributes of U.S. beef and pork will support USMEF at events and promotions and in social media…

Registration Now Open for USMEF Spring Conference, May 24-26 in Minneapolis

Register now to attend USMEF’s 2023 Spring Conference, May 24-26 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis

Registration Now Open for USMEF Spring Conference, May 24-26 in Minneapolis 2

Register now to attend USMEF’s 2023 Spring Conference, May 24-26 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis

American Beef Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar in Kazakhstan: photo report

Within the frame of U.S. Beef promotion in the Central Asian markets United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) was holding…

U.S. Beef and Pork Showcased at Major Barbecue Festival in Panama

The 15th edition of Panama’s Barbecue Fest recently held in Panama City, Panama. More than 100 grillers competed in several…

Export Potential on Display During USMEF Trade Mission to Mexico

USMEF hosted a team of producers and other U.S. agricultural leaders on a market exploration visit to Monterrey, northern…

Beef consumption in Russia is still dependent on imports

Over the past 5 years, the share of beef in a Russian meat plate has decreased from 20% to 18% at the end of 2021. The beef…

Strong Interest in U.S. Beef at Gulfood in Dubai

Buyers and suppliers converged recently in Dubai, UAE, for one of the world’s largest food trade shows. A wide range of U.S.…

Long-term forecast for global meat production

Between 2022 and 2031, beef and poultry meat production are expected to grow by 12.5% and 18.4%, with volumes reaching 82.4 and…

American Beef Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar is conducted on March 13, 2023 in Kazakhstan

USMEF is holding U.S. Beef. Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar for HRI market players and retailers of Republic of Kazakhstan

Rabobank: China’s reopening provides opportunities for beef

After a good year with record high beef exports in 2022, a new Rabobank report suggests that consumer sentiment will ease in…

Strong Turnout for Red Meat Industry at Major Food Show in Vietnam

The U.S. red meat industry was well-represented as seven U.S. suppliers participated at the USMEF booth at Food and Hotel…

Darling Ingredients expands Nebraska cattle processing plant

Darling Ingredients announces expansion of its cattle processing plant in Bellevue, Nebraska

Registration Now Open for USMEF Latin American Product Showcase

The 11th edition of the USMEF Latin American Product Showcase is set for July 12-13 in Cartagena, Colombia

China To Open First Cultivated Meat Pilot Factory

Chinese cultivated meat pilot factory to be commissioned by mid-2023

Kyrgyzstan cancels duty on frozen meat imports

In Kyrgyzstan, imported frozen cattle meat is exempt from import customs duty

American Beef Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar in Uzbekistan: photo report

USMEF held American Beef. Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar for HRI market players and retailers of Republic of Uzbekistan.

State support programs did not help increase the volume of meat production in Armenia

The specialist commented on the situation in the livestock sector, and also listed the reasons for the decline in the number of…

Duty-free import of 100 thousand tons of beef for 2023 was allowed to Russia

The quota for duty-free imports of beef to Russia has been halved

Merck Animal Health announces results of consumer transparency research study

Consumers in the US are interested in traceability of meat products

American Beef Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar is conducted on February 7, 2023 in Uzbekizstan

United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding American Beef seminar for HRI market players and retailers of Republic…

Innovative Cooking Series Finishes Third Season in Korea

USMEF-Korea is finding new viewers for recipes featuring U.S. beef and pork in a creative turn from traditional cooking shows…

Kazakhstan: Beef Export Group Suspends Deep Processing of Meat

The Beef Export Group has suspended deep processing of meat due to problems with gas in Kostanay

441.2 thousand tons of meat produced in Kyrgyzstan last year

Meat production grows in Kyrgyzstan

New beef processing plant to be built in the USA

Iowa beef company Cattlemen's Heritage secures $150M investment for packing facility

Russia is ready to buy Kazakh beef

Producers of sausages and meat delicacies are waiting for the opening of the Russian market for duty-free beef, which is in…

Nine US research grants totaling $1.2 million to reduce antibiotic use in livestock

The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) has awarded nine grants to develop management…

American Barbecue Promoted at Embassy Reception and Seminars in Manila

USMEF partnered with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila on a promotional video and a trade reception and barbecue…

American Beef, Pork Featured During Culinary Tour in Colombia

Leading restaurants in Medellin and Bogota participated in promotions where consumers learn about and dine on unique,…

China to stop testing chilled, frozen foods for COVID

The China State Administration for Market Regulation will stop testing chilled and frozen foods for COVID-19 from Jan. 8,…

E-commerce Expansion Advances Opportunities for American Beef in China

USMEF aligns training and promotion activities for U.S. beef with aggressive integrated strategies of red meat importers and…

Enogastronomic dinner «U.S. Beef & Jack» for key restaurateurs and retailers in Kazakhstan

Американская Федерация по экспорту мяса (USMEF) совместно с Представительством Jack Daniels в Казахстане провела…

Poor Nutritional Quality Offered by Some Meat Substitutes

The availability of foods based on plant proteins to substitute for meat has increased dramatically as more people choose a…

USMEF marked record January-October beef exports

U.S. beef still performed very well in Asia and achieved solid growth in North America and the Middle East. With some recent…

American Beef Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar in Kyrgyzstan: photo report

United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding U.S. Beef. Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar for HRI market players and…

The USMEF Team wishes you Happy Holidays

The USMEF Team wishes you Happy Holidays

American Beef Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar is conducted on December 12, 2022 in Kyrgyzstan

The United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is holding U.S. Beef. Premium & Alternative Cuts seminar in Bishkek, Republic…

U.S. Beef and Pork Featured at Regional Food Expo in Kazakhstan

Food security was the central theme for the show and a common topic of roundtable discussions and seminars

U.S. Industry Sustainability Promoted at Popular Music Festival in Korea

USMEF was a sponsor and promoted sustainability at the Grand Mint Festival, one of Seoul’s most popular outdoor music festivals

Double-Decker Bus Tour Promotes Alternative Beef Cuts to VIPs in Taiwan

USMEF took to announce its featured cut for 2023 to the foodservice sector – the outside round (flat).

Little-known leguminous plant can increase beef production by 60%

Brazilian scientists seem to have found the perfect perennial legume that tolerates heat and drought, has no competition, and…

Mongolia will create quarantine zones on the border with Russia and China for stable meat exports

Mongolian authorities have decided to create quarantine zones in regions bordering Russia and China to ensure stable meat…

Top US nutrition scientists talk beef consumption myths, plant-based, food waste: GRSB conference in Denver

It's a myth that beef is over-consumed in high-income countries, plant-based burgers are not nutritionally interchangeable with…

The number of beef cattle has been declining for ten years in Russia

The number of beef cattle has been decreasing in Russia for 10 years, said the director of the National Union of Beef Producers…