Agreement ends 100% batch-by-batch inspection for ractopamine residues and country of origin labeling requirements on US pork products in favor of import inspection rates based on compliance history.
USMEF conducts a cutting seminar for the under blade of the chuck for staff of Taiwanese importer Yu-Ho Foods and its retail customer PX Mart, who recently purchased a hypermart chain.
Agricultural Trade Office of Taiwan notifies the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute of an important upcoming requirement from Taiwan’s FDA concerning the registration of US fishery establishments.
In Taiwan, USMEF promotes an alternative mix of affordable US beef cuts with importers, their end-user customers and, in some cases, direct to consumers.
With greater trade interest, USMEF is working to position U.S. pork as a high-end product at trade shows and through a fine-dining initiative in the retail and foodservice sectors.