Government and meat industry officials from Denmark visits U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) headquarters in Denver and USDA staff in Washington, D.C., to gain a better understanding of U.S. red meat production.
With red meat demand among Japanese consumers continuing to gain momentum, the U.S. Meat Export Federation introduced new and unique U.S. pork and beef dishes at Foodex Japan, Asia’s largest food trade show.
Exports to South Korea, which reached a record $1.2 billion in 2017, increased 13 percent from a year ago to 17,133 mt, while export value soared 34 percent to $122.3 million.
South Korea has been one of the top-performing markets for U.S. beef and pork over the past year, says U.S. Meat Export Federation Korea director Jihae Yang.
U.S. pork exports recorded the highest-ever monthly value in November while U.S. beef export value took another step toward a likely full-year value record, according to data by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
The Caribbean is an important destination for U.S. beef, pork and lamb, but the hotel and restaurant sectors on some Caribbean islands are facing a long and difficult recovery after a very active hurricane season.
