Members of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) are gearing up to participate in the German Butchers’ Association (DFV) renowned international quality competition for meat products. The competition, held every three years in Frankfurt, Germany, is part of the IFFA, the world’s largest meat industry trade fair.
Processors from around the world will attend for a chance to win medals and trophies. During the last few years, however, the shipping of meat from American producers into Germany for competition has become increasingly difficult due to a growing number of EU regulations. A variety of documents and certificates must be presented at the German customs office. These rules are very strictly monitored, which means that products submitted without customs clearance for evaluation at IFFA, cannot be accepted by the DFV.&