Butcher certification program broadens U.S. red meat utilization in China USMEF partners with a culinary center to provide hands-on training and promote underutilized cuts to butchers in processing, retail and foodservice. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments Training sessions focus on U.S. beef chuck roll, beef tri-tip, pork CT butt and pork spareribs.Read More
SmokeSlam barbecue event planned in Memphis Categories will include Whole Hog, Ribs and Pulled Pork, with prizes awarded across five places per category. Industry News January 15, 2024 No Comments The SmokeSlam event aims to be an inclusive event that enhances the rich tradition of barbecue in Memphis.Read More
Manly Man Co. unveils Valentine's Day collection for meat lovers Meathearts beef jerky snacks make a comeback. Industry News January 12, 2024 No Comments The Meat Bouquet features an assortment of gourmet bacon and beef sticks.Read More
USMEF leads buyers from China to Korea to study innovations in prepared foods Funding support was provided by USDA’s Market Access Program. Industry News January 12, 2024 No Comments Korea is considered a regional market leader in prepared foods with category sales skyrocketing in recent years. Read More
Blimpie adds Ultimate Roast Beef to the menu Blimpie makes a new premium addition featuring a larger serving of roast beef. Industry News January 9, 2024 No Comments New sandwich features lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions and horseradish mayo in addition to a larger portion of Blimpie's premium roast beef.Read More
Old Trapper sponsors Portland Timbers for 2024 preseason Throughout the 2024 season, Old Trapper receives in-game, website, social media and TV promotion partnerships. Industry News January 9, 2024 No Comments As part of the partnership, Old Trapper is the exclusive beef jerky of the Portland Timbers and has a dedicated hospitality space known as the Old Trapper Lodge.Read More
New members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Twenty-five members will serve three-year terms and one member will serve a one-year term. Industry News January 3, 2024 No Comments USDA announces 26 new board members.Read More
5 Pillar Meats opens new USDA-inspected meat processing facility in Virginia Company creates 12 new jobs and invests more than $1.7 million to build a new, multi-species abattoir and red-meat processing facility. Industry News January 2, 2024 No Comments In response to growing demand for local meats, 5 Pillar Meats is establishing a new USDA-inspected meat processing facility.Read More
Valley Meats recalls beef products due to possible E. Coli O157:H7 contamination The products subject to recall bear establishment number 'EST. 5712' inside the USDA mark of inspection. Industry News January 2, 2024 No Comments Ground beef products submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis test positive for E. coli O157:H7.Read More
Beef posts dollar sales growth For November 2023, the average retail price of beef increased by 8.9%. Fred Wilkinson December 26, 2023 No Comments Looking at the 52-week period from November 2022 to November 2023, fresh beef prices averaged $6.19 per pound.Read More