Total US red meat production fell 4% last year, compared to 2013, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s annual Livestock Slaughter Summary (2014), published yesterday (27 April).
The nutritional benefits of meat and poultry products form part of the key decision-making process for consumers, according to new research by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
While US red meat exports were hit by the West Coast port dispute, figures for January highlight the challenges faced by the industry, according to US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) president and chief executive Philip Seng.
Brazilian meat giant Marfrig Global Foods has achieved full-year revenue of R$21bn, as a favourable currency exchange and growth in exports pushed up sales across the business.
The US’ National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NBCA) has called the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Report inconsistent, and said that in its present form it would offer conflicting dietary advice.
The value of US beef and pork exports hit record figures in 2014, with double-digit growth on the previous year, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
More than CA$89,000 is being invested in a project by the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers to boost animal welfare practices, improve farm safety and increase return on investment (ROI).
With a strong finish, the US should achieve record export values for both beef and pork this year, according to US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) chairman Mark Jagels.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sheepmeat cooperation has been signed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), the Sheepmeat Council of Australia (supported by Meat & Livestock Australia) and Organismo de la Unidad Nacional de Ovinocultores (the...
During 2013/14 meat imports to Iran fell by almost three times to 90,000 tonnes (t) and are expected to drop further this year, following the growth of the country’s own domestic production, according to the Iranian National Association of Breeders (INAB).
The USA is a key market for Australian beef and lamb exports and its importance is growing: Australia’s beef exports by volume to America shot up by 53% in the first half of 2014, [calendar year] compared with the same period in 2013, making America its...
The United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has reported "strong momentum" for US beef and pork exports, but admitted lamb exports "continue to struggle".
The chief executive of Beef + Lamb New Zealand was keen to focus talks with fellow US associations on the elimination of trade tariffs as part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks, on a recent visit to the States.
US beef and pork exports saw double digit growth in value and volume terms in April 2014, according to the latest USDA data, compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Double-digit increases in exports to Mexico, China and South Korea helped push up export figures for US pork and beef in March. However, exports of lamb dropped 41% in volume, to 740 metric tons (mt).
Cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has prompted fears of increased food fraud if criminal gangs exploit the resulting lack of inspectors in certain areas.
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and The USA Poultry and Egg Export Council have been awarded significant funding for 2014 as part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) Programs.
The United States Meat Exports Federation (USMEF) reported growth in exports for pork, beef and lamb in February 2014, despite concerns about supply and rising prices.
US beef, pork and lamb exports have all increased since the start of 2014, despite the prospect of challenging market conditions ahead, according to new data from the United States Department for Agriculture (USDA).
Giant US supplier Rancho Feeding Corporation has recalled approximately 8.7m pounds of products due to processing “diseased and unsound animals”, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
US livestock organisations and food associations fear that new country-of-origin labelling (COOL) rules, set out in the Farm Bill, could provoke retaliation from Canada and Mexico and are strongly opposed to the new legislation.
Thirty-nine per cent of beef and other red meat consumers in the US ate less red meat in 2013 compared to the previous year, according to new research.
US beef exports continued to climb in September, but pork exports have been hit by Russian restrictions and a downturn in the Japanese market, according to the latest statistics from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
A coalition of food, farming and consumer groups have filed court papers to defend US Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) from a lawsuit launched by meat processors.
The American Meat Institute, together with seven other meat, poultry and retail associations, has asked for the implementation of the proposed country-of-origin labelling (COOL) rule to be delayed until the World Trade Organisation (WTO) determines whether...
The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) has hit back at a recent report which blamed the use of antibiotics in livestock for the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A letter has been sent by a consumer advocacy group to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a bid to have them reverse a decision allowing Australian-inspected meat the same hygiene status as US-inspected meat.
New Zealand’s red meat sector has called for a speedy resolution to Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, pointing out that a deal would generate jobs and create new opportunities for exporters.
The US government has announced plans to buy up $170m of domestically-produced meat and fish products to help the country’s struggling livestock sector.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has denied allegations that proposed changes to the meat inspection rules would allow roadkill meat to be served to consumers.
