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February pork exports exceed 2011 pace

04/16/2012 5:00:00 AM

U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year’s record pace through February. For the first two months of the year, pork exports totaled 399,086 mt valued at $1.09 billion-- the first time ever U.S. pork export value reached the $1 billion mark that quickly. ... Full story.

U.S. pork spotlighted in Russia

04/07/2012 2:15:00 PM

American pork took center stage across western Russia this month with high-profile participation in an international culinary competition and master classes for Russian chefs, as well as at ExpoHoreca, a leading hospitality industry trade show. ... Full story.

Ag groups call for consistent U.S./EU FTA

03/21/2012 12:47:46 PM

– A coalition of 40 food and agricultural organizations, including the National Pork Producers Council, has sent a letter to the Obama administration and Congress, regarding a proposed free trade-agreement between the United States and the European Union. The concern is that it might fall short of long-established U.S. objectives for trade pacts. ... Full story.

U.S. pork exports face increasing competition

03/07/2012 5:30:00 AM

The most important export market for U.S. pork in value terms is Japan and many competitors envy the U.S. market share. In all, 26 countries are going after Japan, the world’s most competitive pork market, according to Phil Seng, U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO. ... Full story.

U.S./South Korea FTA begins March 15

02/21/2012 2:31:09 PM

After five years of negotiations, inside and outside of the United States, the U.S. and South Korea Free-trade agreement (FTA), has completed the last step in its approval process. U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced on Tuesday, that the KORUS FTA will be implemented on March 15. ... Full story.

2011 U.S. meat exports exceed $11.5 billion

02/13/2012 6:00:00 AM

Pork exports totaled 2.255 million metric tons valued at $6.11 billion, breaking the previous volume record of 2.052 million metric tons and shattering the value record of $4.88 billion. ... Full story.

U.S. closing in on record pork export year

12/13/2011 5:30:00 AM

With two months of the year left to go in terms of meat export reports, U.S. pork exports are on pace to set a record. October set a new all-time monthly value record at $573.9 million, which pushed the cumulative export value to a new annual record of $4.93 billion. That breaks the previous high of $4.88 billion in 2008. ... Full story.

Pork exports pay dividends; expect future growth

11/04/2011 5:30:00 AM

“It’s been a successful year for U.S. pork and beef exports,” says Keith Miller, out-going U.S. Meat Export Federation chairman. With a strong fourth quarter, both sectors could exceed $5 billion in annual sales for the first time ever. ... Full story.

Brazilian pork will head to China in 2012

10/21/2011 6:00:00 AM

Brazil is back in China’s market as the first shipments of Brazilian pork are expected to start moving in early 2012. Some authorized production companies can export the meat starting in November, according to an official with the Brazilian Association of Pork Meat Producers. ... Full story.

South Korea imports record amounts of pork, beef

07/13/2011 7:00:00 AM

South Korea has significantly stepped up its importation of pork and beef products so far this year, including supplies from the United States. That includes a 120 percent increase in U.S. pork. ... Full story.

USMEF confronts pork export challenges

07/11/2011 6:45:00 AM

With more than 80 countries importing U.S. pork so far this year, a record for exports may be achievable in 2011. That's not to say attaining the new record will come easy. Successfully meeting challenges in the form of increasing pork prices and fluctuations in international currencies will continue to be necessary. ... Full story.

USMEF seminar popular with pork producers (audio)

06/14/2011 10:35:57 AM

International marketing was firmly on the minds of many pork producers attending the World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, where a seminar conducted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) made for a very popular and informative destination. ... Full story.

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