Pork
That’s good news for protein producers, since foodservice sales represent a large portion of beef, pork and poultry purchases.
Demand strength is expected to carry into 2012 in the face of tight cattle supplies.
October was another excellent month for U.S. pork and beef exports.
But a survey finds those who would pay more would only be willing to pay 1% to 5% more.
The World Trade Organization sides with Canada and Mexico in a complaint against the U.S. mandatory country of origin labeling.
For 2011, beef and broiler production forecasts are reduced, but pork and turkey production is increased.
President Obama signs the Free Trade Agreements approved by Congress last week, and all that’s left is implementation.
The pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
The 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production.
These free trade agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.
If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011.
WTO preliminary rule says the U.S. country of origin labeling law violates certain technical barriers to trade.
Prepare to pay more when you head to the grocery store.
For March, beef posts a 65% gain in value versus year-ago levels and pork showing an impressive 40% increase.
Meat industry asks Obama to classify meat and poultry inspectors as essential personnel who are not subject to work stoppage.
While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.
Total beef exports were up 47.2% in value and 25% in volume, while total pork exports jumped 15% in value and 8 % in volume.
U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Japan offer persepective on the current conditions and longer term outlook for meat trade.
For 2011, a 2 to 3% increase is expected in food prices.
Contraction in restaurant business not good news for meat industry.
July values for U.S. beef and pork exports dipped slightly from the totals achieved in June, but still ahead of last year.
Senate passes requthorization, House awaits vote.
Wal-Mart’s merchandise manager for fresh meats has an interesting perspective on consumer feelings about producers.
Looking to save money, Arkansas based Tyson Foods has announced plans to close two facilities...
People have long assumed that poultry, with lower levels of saturated fatty acids compared with most red meats, would contribute less to cholesterol levels and other factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
Australian beef exports to China jumped 66% to 72,460 tons this year after African swine fever decimated China’s pork industry.
African swine fever seen cutting China’s hog output 20-30% which is helping Australian beef sales surge 66% and Brazil’s jump 14% in 2019.
Many Americans gag at the idea of maggots, locusts or other insect-proteins. But Louwrens Hoffman, a meat science professor at University of Queensland, says unusual protein sources might be needed to meet future demand.