US Meat Export Federation partners with an importer and retail chain in Peru to create a brand activation opportunity with influencers for four US Nutriliver products.
February US pork shipments to Japan increased significantly from last year’s low total, and exports also trended higher year-over-year to South Korea, Central America, the Dominican Republic and Taiwan.
February was a strong month for per-head export value, with pork exports equating to more than $67 per head slaughtered and beef exports reaching nearly $423 per head of fed slaughter.
To commemorate and publicize renewed market opportunity in Australia, US Meat Export Federation organizes a US beef launch event in Sydney, supported by USTR, USDA and the US Embassy in Australia.
US Meat Export Federation expects Australia's foodservice sector will serve as a primary entry channel, as retail penetration may be challenging due to strong local loyalty to Australian beef.
US pork industry works to develop opportunities in Korea’s institutional catering sector, partnering with large food distributors who supply institutions such as corporations, campuses and hospitals.
US Meat Export Federation continues its efforts to increase consumer awareness and grow US beef and pork’s presence on the menus of nationwide restaurant chains in Japan.
January 2026 exports of US beef variety reach 27,511 metric tons, up 6% from a year ago and the highest since September 2021, while export value reaches a record $126 million, up 46%.
US Meat Export Federation partners with Honduran importer Grupo Alza to introduce new US beef and pork cuts to distributors and end-user restaurants and provide further training and education.
Despite declines in domestic pork production in Honduras, per capita pork consumption continues to grow, driven by the affordability and versatility of US pork, which accounts for more than 94% of total import volume.