The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference is underway, addressing the industry’s obstacles related to the sluggish global economy, weakening currencies and drought effected producers.
A recent campaign in Mexico validated the power of social media in reaching consumers with new ideas for meals at home using high-quality U.S. red meat.
September exports of U.S. pork increased 10% year-over-year, keeping 2020 exports on a record pace. September volume reached 222,475 metric tons, with value increasing 6% to $563.2 million.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference and Board of Directors Meeting, held Nov. 10-12 in Carlsbad, Calif., wrapped up with the election of new USMEF officers.
Global prices for all meat continues to rise, according to the FAO Food Price Index. While an environment of rising prices could slow strong global demand for U.S. red meat, it also brings marketing opportunities.
U.S. beef exports topped $1 billion for the fourth month this year while setting new volume and value records. Pork exports, still below last year’s large totals, rebounded in May as shipments were the largest of 2022.
U.S. beef exports remained red-hot during January, a continuation of last year’s record-breaking performance. Pork exports continued to trend lower in January despite another outstanding month for exports to Mexico.
More than 130 red meat buyers from 21 countries across Central and South America and the Caribbean gathered in San Jose, Costa Rica, for the U.S. Meat Export Federation Latin American Product Showcase.
While U.S. pork and beef exports have achieved impressive volumes in 2021, port congestion and other shipping obstacles continue to frustrate exporters.
Cheyenne McEndaffer, USMEF director of export services, explains that sustainability is an issue of growing importance to international customers of U.S. red meat and other key global audiences.
