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Paraguay exported about 284,000 tons of beef this year

The National Animal Quality and Health Service (Senacsa) reported that from January to October of this year Paraguay managed to…

USDA WASDE forecasts Q4 beef and broiler production growth

The forecast for 2022 red meat and poultry production is raised from last month as higher beef and broiler forecasts for the…

USMEF Conference Examines Export Outlook, Production Constraints, Economic Headwinds

The USMEF Strategic Planning Conference got underway Nov. 9 in Oklahoma City, attracting farmers, ranchers, processors and…

Strong U.S. Presence at Espacio Food Show’s Return in Chile

The Espacio Food & Service Show returned to Santiago, Chile, in late September after pandemic-influenced cancellations in 2020…

USMEF at Food Expo Qazaqstan 2022

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) took part in the FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2022, the largest food exhibition in the Central…

New meat production plant opens in Mongolia

The Dalanbulag meat processing plant has opened in Mongolia in Umnegovi aimag

U.S. provides grants, loans to expand meat processing capacity

В общей сложности $223 млн для расширения мощностей по переработке мяса и птицы выделило для производителей США министерство…

USDA released its forecasts for global meat markets in 2023

Global beef production is forecasted to see marginal decline in 2023 to 59.2 million tons

U.S.Beef Secondary Cuts Cutting & Cooking Demo in Georgia Republic

Американская федерация по экспорту мяса провела в Тбилиси мастер-класс по разделке и приготовлению альтернативных разрубов…

Butcher Shop Program Expanded in Colombia

A structured training program related to food safety, service, merchandising and marketing is working to help butcher shops sell…

Import of meat to Kazakhstan exceeds export by more than five times

Poultry meat is the leader in the volume and value of imports, and chilled cattle meat is the leader in exports

Master class on American beef held in Tajikistan

19 сентября 2022 года в ресторане Zafar в Душанбе состоялся мастер-класс по разделке и приготовлению американской говядины для…

Meat is becoming more expensive in Azerbaijan

1 kilogram of beef has increased from 12 manats to 14 (15) manats in some sales points in Baku, and from 11 manats to 13 manats…

In-Person Trainings Resume with Culinary Students in Seoul

Зарегистрируйтесь сейчас, чтобы принять участие в ежегодной конференции USMEF по стратегическому планированию, которая пройдет с…

Registration Open for USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 9-11

Register now to attend USMEF’s annual Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 9-11 at the new Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City

Wider Range of Beef Cuts Available through New Central American Sales Channels

Markets are evolving rapidly as new sales channels contribute to increasing consumer awareness and interest in U.S. beef

$325 million beef processing plant began to build in US

Nebraska-based Sustainable Beef LLC has begun building a plant that will be able to process more than 1,500 head of cattle per…

World Grilling Tournament in Colombia Features U.S. Beef and Pork

More than 40 four-person teams from Europe, Africa, and North, Central and South America converged in Medellin, Colombia, this…

Strong demand for American beef in Taiwan

In 2022, the market set a fast pace, with beef exports up 45% in volume in April (nearly 26,000 metric tons) and 85% in value…

Armenia: Over the past 4 years, the price of meat has increased by an average of 25%

In the first quarter of 2022, compared to 2017, retail prices for meat increased significantly. Beef went up by 20.9%, lamb – by…

In Russia, the production of beef may decrease

Soon, Russian livestock breeders may abandon the cultivation of cattle, which will reduce the presence of beef on the domestic…

China includes cultured meat in five-year plan

Огромное население, растущий средний класс, активная урбанизация и связанное с этим сокращение площади сельскохозяйственных…

How pork and beef prices to rise in Russia? RANEPA expert's forecast

The price of chicken meat in Russia is at an average long-term level. Its rise is being held back by pork as an affordable…

Master class on American beef in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan

By support of the American Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and Program Beef Checkoff, on June 23-rd in Kazakhstan, in the city of…

U.S. Beef Steaks at Carrefour Uzbekistan

United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is conducting the U.S. Beef promotion at Carrefour Uzbekistan flagman retail outlet…

Raising Awareness to Develop Demand for U.S. Beef in Indonesia

The largest volume and value market for U.S. beef in the ASEAN offers strong export potential but the plant approval process…

USMEF seminar “U.S. Beef for Millennials” in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Supported by the USMEF and Teaxs Beef Council seminar “U.S. Beef for Millennials” was held by USMEF Corporate Chief for Mexico,…

Kazakhstan imported 266 thousand tons of meat

Kazakhstan depends on imports of meat and meat products. According to the data of 2021, Kazakhstan exported 36.2 thousand tons…

USMEF conducted the second Central Asia Chef Battle on U.S. Beef

Supported by the USMEF, the second Central Asia Chef Battle on American Beef was held among the chefs of the Region in the…

Beef production in Russia is expected to decline in the coming years

Beef production in the Russian Federation will decline in the coming years, its domestic consumption will be replaced by cheaper…

Retail Product Sampling Returns in Korea, Taiwan

USMEF-Korea added sampling to american beef promotions at selected retail outlets.

Prices for meat and poultry in Kazakhstan increased by 2% in a month. Annual price growth reached 15%

Prices for meat and meat products, as well as meat products continue to rise in price. So, according to the results of April of…

Turkey’s red meat production rises by 9.3 in 2021

Total red meat production increased by 9.3% to 1,952,380 tons in 2021 as the Turkish Statistical Institute reported.

Texas Beef Festival in Tashkent

The Texas Beef Festival starts today in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, supported by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF)…

American Beef Cutting & Cooking Demo in Tbilisi, Georgia

Supported by USMEF American Beef Cutting & Cooking demo was conducted for Georgian restaurateurs and leading chefs of meat…

American Beef Easter Holiday Weeks at Gastronome, Tbilisi, Georgia country

USMEF conducted U.S. Beef Easter Holiday Weeks in seven outlets of the Gastronome retail chain on April 29 – May 12.

The meat cost is up at world markets

World meat prices in April rose by 2.2% compared to March, according to the UN FAO data. The increase in world indices for meat…

Register Now: USMEF Spring Conference

Register now to attend USMEF’s annual Spring Conference, May 25-27, at the Hyatt Regency in San Antonio, Texas.

Second Central Asian Chief Battle in Kazakhstan

Under the aegis of United States Meat Export Federation and Texas Beef Council there is conducting a chef-battle among…

American Beef Seminar in Kazakhstan

American Beef seminar is conducting for Central Asia HRI market players in Kazakhstan.

Marketing and Technology Innovations Shared with Restaurant Chains in Taiwan

With 60% of beef sold through foodservice in Taiwan, USMEF works with restaurant chains to improve competitiveness by featuring…

Nationwide Promotions for U.S. Beef in Japan

With major holidays coming up and greater consumer interest in thicker cuts and grilling in Japan, USMEF kicked off separate…

The number of cattle in Russia has decreased, but the number of pigs has increased

As of April 1, 2022, there were 17.9 million heads of cattle (cattle) in Russia. This is approximately 2.4% lower when compared…

A record drop in meat consumption in Germany

Потребление мяса на душу населения в Германии упало на 2,1 кг по сравнению с 2020 годом и, таким образом, достигло нового…

Beef and poultry meat export from Russia increased

A significant increase in poultry and beef exports from Russia was recorded in the first quarter compared to the same period in…

Dutch government to invest €60M in cell-based agriculture sector

The Dutch government has set aside €60 million to put towards the development of cell-based food products like meat and milk…

Meat substitutes remain a niche product in Germany

The appetite of Germans for milk and meat substitutes is apparently more limited than is often portrayed. The German Farmers'…

American Beef Easter Holiday Weeks

American Beef Weeks coming soon at the Gastronome delicacy markets chain in Tbilisi, Georgia supported by USMEF

U.S.Beef Cutting & Cooking Demo in Tbilisi, Georgia

Supported by the USMEF a U.S.Beef Cutting & Cooking Demo will be held in the capital of Georgia

Trade Education and Training Spotlighted in South America

An in-country presence is critical to providing timely education and training support to U.S. suppliers, importers, distributors…

Chefs and Nutritionists Program Ramps Up in Mexico

USMEF is expanding the chef and nutritionist consultation program in Mexico to capitalize on greater opportunities for…

Kazakhstan plans to double funding for livestock in 2022

According to the plans of the Ministry of Agriculture, this year it is planned to allocate more than 49.6 billion tenge from the…

The European Union is considering applying EU standards to all agricultural imports

As the European Union (EU) considers applying its health and environmental standards to all imported agricultural and food…

Iran to build slaughterhouses in Astrakhan region

Iran to build slaughterhouses in Astrakhan region in order to carry out a full cycle of meat production for subsequent export to…

New Recipes and Promotional Plans Introduced at Foodex Japan

Participants and visitors to Foodex in 2022 saw a strong return for one of Asia’s most important food trade shows.

Supply Chain Development Critical to Expanding Sales Channels in Africa

In new and emerging export markets, USMEF partners with importers and distributors to identify and address supply chain…

USD 159.89 Bn growth expected in Processed Red Meat Market

The global processed red meat market size is set to increase by USD 159.98 billion between 2021 and 2026, progressing at a CAGR…

Russian exports of meat and offal in 2021 exceeded $1 billion

Russian exports of meat and offal in 2021 exceeded $1 billion for the first time. According to the results of January-December,…

U.S. Beef in smoker, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Американская Федерация по экспорту мяса (USMEF) проводит в Ташкенте – столице Узбекистана – мастер-класс по американской…

What to expect in the Chinese meat market this year

The Chinese meat market is reshaping very fast and for this year it is expected to put more accent for beef and cattle imports.

Meat still king with plenty of market opportunity ahead, says IRI

Despite the continued hype around meat alternatives and a growing flexitarian lifestyle trend, meat is still the protein of…

Kyrgyzstan did not import fresh and frozen beef in January this year

Kyrgyzstan did not import fresh and frozen beef to the republic in January this year. This is established on the basis of…

Genetically Edited Beef Cattle Receives US Regulatory Approval

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has made a low-risk determination for the marketing of products,…

New Cuts and Dishes Introduced to Foodservice Sector in Japan

A new takeout menu book for U.S. beef was unveiled and U.S. pork picnics spotlighted at Japan’s Yakiniku Business Fair.

Grilling: A Global Tool for U.S. Red Meat Promotion

In export markets, an American tradition is helping consumers learn about the high-quality attributes of grain-fed Ameriocan…

Inflationary pressures continue to impact the global beef market

Further increases in beef prices run the risk of consumers substituting to other proteins or reducing their overall consumption,…

Meat prices in Russia remain stable as the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation reports

The increase in production contributes to maintaining stable prices for meat in Russia.

American Meat Export Federation at the Bocuse d'Or culinary master class in Ukraine

U.S.Meat Export Federation (USMEF) took part in a master classes from the Bocuse d'Or Ukraine project, the national segment of…

Beef export from the Mercosur countries will increase

По данным отчета, опубликованного Аргентинской фондовой биржей Росарио (BCR) и Департаментом Меркадо Ганадеро (Rosgan), мировое…

Broad Mix of U.S. Beef Cuts Highlighted at Gulfood Show in Dubai

Минсельхоз подготовил проект приказа, в котором утверждаются требования к племенным хозяйствам и компаниям, оказывающим услуги в…