U.S. pork exports, which posted a strong finish in 2022, maintained momentum in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. 

The trade mission team received market briefings from USDA and in-country USMEF marketing staff before touring a packing plant and several retail outlets, witnessing USMEF marketing initiatives at work in-market and attending Expo Carnes, the largest meat industry trade show in Mexico.

Tyson Foods showcased top products from its extensive portfolio of fresh meats brands, including new products, at the recent 2023 Annual Meat Conference.

Maple Leaf Foods' Pork Complex is a producer of pork from pigs raised without antibiotics and sows raised in open housing.

The new menu item will be available March 2.

The DR’s declining pork production paved the way for increased opportunities for U.S. pork in the country’s rapidly expanding retail sector.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, and the transaction is still subject to approval by U.S. regulators.

The CQF platform is an app and cloud-based, real-time reporting dashboard that allows a user to quickly and easily determine accurate quality, health, and body composition of different proteins, including seafood, poultry, and meat, as well as other perishable food products.

Midan’s newly released “Pork Attributes Report” indicates that price continues to be the top attribute consumers consider when making pork purchasing decisions at retail, online or in a foodservice environment.

The delegate body meets annually to recommend the rate of assessment, determine the percentage of assessments that state associations will receive and nominate producers and importers to the National Pork Board.