U.S. Meat Export Federation - USMEF

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror says recent trade developments with Japan, Mexico and Canada, are very important breakthroughs for the U.S. red meat industry.

Meat labeling, documentation and other technical issues still present significant obstacles to growing beef and pork exports in several South American markets.

Convenience stores account for a rapidly increasing share of food sales across the world, including in Mexico.

U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November while beef exports also showed signs of a rebound, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Group says much of the strength in first quarter beef shipments were due to a dip in the Australian cattle cycle.