Tag: Weekly USMEF Report
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Colombia’s Demand for U.S. Red Meat Continues to Expand
After a slow start to the year, U.S. pork exports to Colombia rebounded strongly in the second quarter and are now 10% ahead of last
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Seminar Educates Latin American Meat Processors on Attributes of U.S. Pork and Beef
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently hosted meat processors from across Latin America for a further processing seminar held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
USMEF Audio Report: Investing in the Potential for U.S. Beef in Africa
Of the $5 billion of U.S. beef exported around the world through May of this year, only $8 million has been to Africa. But Africa
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Impasse at Port of Oakland a Major Roadblock for U.S. Meat Exports
Protesters this week shut down operations at the Port of Oakland over a new trucking regulation that would limit independent operators. The protesters are not only
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Beef Exports Set New Monthly Records; Pork Exports Reach 2022 High
U.S. beef exports set new volume and value records in May, according to the latest data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Sizzling Demand for U.S. Beef in Taiwan
U.S. beef exports to Taiwan set a new value record last year ($668 million), volume declined slightly from the previous year. But the market has
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Biden Signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act
President Biden on Thursday signed S.3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The new law strengthens the Federal Maritime Commission’s authority to enforce rules
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Halstrom, Branstad Offer Highlights from USMEF Spring Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference wrapped up Friday in San Antonio, and USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says one of the highlights
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Mexico Suspends Import Duties
As part of its effort to combat food price inflation, the Mexican government has suspended import duties on pork, beef and poultry through the end
Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Demand for U.S. Beef Rebounding in Middle East Post-Pandemic
U.S. beef sales in the Middle East were impacted by COVID restrictions in 2020, particularly as tourism in the region came to a halt. In