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USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced the speaker lineup and registration details for its 2023 Spring Conference, set for May 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN.  The opening general session will feature USMEF's senior staff from the Asia Pacific region, who will discuss emerging issues in key Asian markets, including how the removal of many COVID restrictions could provide momentum for the reg
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
U.S. beef production is expected to decrease in 2023, which will impact export volumes.  Despite that, Dan Halstrom U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, said he sees new possibilities for the industry.   “This is an opportunity in 2023, knowing that we will be down on beef production in total, to diversify our portfolio on a product side and provide more options to our customers around t
Red Meat Industry Holds Showcase Delayed By COVID
Red Meat Industry Holds Showcase Delayed By COVID
As COVID restrictions are lifting across SE Asia, U.S. red meat suppliers had their first opportunity to meet face-to-face with buyers from the Philippines and Vietnam.  The U.S. Meat Products Showcase, made possible through support from USDA, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, was originally planned for 2020 but was delayed because of COVID.  Dave Re...
July Another Great Month For U.S. Beef
July Another Great Month For U.S. Beef
American beef exports again topped the $1 billion mark in July and posted the fifth-largest volume ever.  Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that was made possible by growth in several key markets.  Japan, he noted, was up 8%, China reported a 30% jump, and strong showings in other markets such as the Philippines as well as the Caribbean and Central America are all encourag

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