Beef

Offal restrictions impact May pork exports

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:38 -0400

Although some offal shipments to Mexico resumed in early June, exports are expected to remain significantly below year-ago levels until Mexico’s pseudorabies virus-related restrictions are fully removed.

USDA requests comments on beef grading standards

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:10:26 -0400

USDA seeks input from the public and stakeholders on how the US Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef may be updated to better serve the needs of industry, large volume food buyers and modern consumers.

Smashburger adds two smash burgers to summer lineup

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:10:49 -0400

Smashburger brings back the Smoked Brisket Bacon Smash and introduces the Pickle Stack Smash.

US Cattlemen’s Association calls for additional tariffs on Brazilian beef

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:49 -0400

USCA testimony calls for additional tariffs on all Brazilian bovine products, citing systemic illegal deforestation, coerced labor and corruption in Brazil’s cattle sector.

Beef Loving Texans campaign draws inspiration from nostalgic camping experiences

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:25:24 -0400

Beef-focused campaign taps into a growing consumer interest in outdoor recreation and nostalgic camping experiences.

FSIS issues public health alert for beef jerky product

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:20:59 -0400

Routine FSIS label review uncovers misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

RMC 2026 workshop details costs related to meat discoloration

wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:44 -0400

Meat discarded due to discoloration represents an annual loss of $3.73 billion in revenue.

Firehouse Subs debuts chicken and steak melts with honey chipotle sauce

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:42 -0400

Firehouse Subs expands melt lineup with Smokin' Honey Chicken Melt and Smokin' Honey Steak Melt.

Coast Packing Co. marks National Beef Tallow Day with 13 Days of Tallow series

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:42 -0400

Celebration emphasizes beef tallow’s role in flavor, frying performance, cooking heritage and more sustainable use of animal-based ingredients.

Teton Waters Ranch introduces organic regenerative ground beef brick

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:36 -0400

Ground beef brick brings together four attributes in a single package: regenerative, Certified Organic, grass fed and grass finished.

National Safety Conference features practical solutions and regulatory updates

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Agenda highlights include a Washington update, leading safety indicators, a serious injury and fatality prevention panel, safety regulatory review, OSHA's Safety Champion Program and more.

Japanese Wagyu Tour seeks US-based meat distributors, butchers and restaurant operators

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:50:27 -0400

Japan External Trade Organization and Japan Livestock Products Export Promotion Council sponsor the tour, planned for January 2027.

CME Group beef trim contracts to target ground beef risk management

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:20:52 -0400

CME Group says the financially settled contracts are designed to help market participants hedge input costs tied to high-volume ground beef production.

USDA rolls out SPUR program for small and mid-size beef processors

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:52 -0400

USDA introduces the Strengthening Processing for US Ranchers Program to provide up to $500 million in payments for eligible beef processors who have faced increased costs of acquiring cattle for processing.

Portillo’s partners with Vienna Beef to launch char-grilled infused hot dog

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:32 -0400

Chicago-based restaurant chain Portillo’s teams up with Vienna Beef to introduce the Char’diniera Dog, a char-grilled beef hot dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese.

Halter targets grazing performance gains for US beef producers

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:40:10 -0400

Halter launches Beef Pro to help ranchers manage grazing performance, pasture utilization and herd movement through a single platform.

Impact of freezing, thawing and refreezing on beef strip loin palatability and thaw loss

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Processors and foodservice operators are advised to fabricate beef products in a frozen state and delay thawing until final preparation to optimize yield and minimize economic loss while maintaining palatability.

Subway Canada introduces footlong hot dog featuring Schneider's beef

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:10:16 -0400

Limited-time SubDog offering brings a close to half-pound processed beef item to Subway Canada menus nationwide.

Meat Institute says meatpacking industry restructuring won’t lower beef prices

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:18 -0400

Association argues herd contraction is driving the current price environment and warns policy actions could complicate recovery efforts.

US beef powers women's fitness event in Taiwan

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:45 -0400

US Meat Export Federation combines nutritional messaging, digital participation, social sharing and chef-prepared tasting to connect US beef with post-workout nutrition in an approachable way.

Conagra adds new meat and poultry offerings to frozen foods lineup

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:45 -0400

New products from Conagra Brands reflect consumer demand for protein-forward frozen meals, convenient preparation and value-added retail options.

Coles implements Ever.Ag platform to optimize fresh meat supply planning

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:25:05 -0400

Coles Supermarkets uses Ever.Ag's S&OP platform to reduce manual planning and improve responsiveness across its fresh meat supply chain.

US beef takes center stage in Korea's home meal planning sector

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:05 -0400

US beef successfully penetrates Korea’s home meal replacement industry through new product development and promotional partnerships with Korean importers, processors, restaurants and retailers.

Texas A&M study highlights new tool for non-invasive beef cattle health monitoring

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Independent peer-reviewed research published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science reports strong assay performance in a proof-of-concept evaluation using bovine nasopharyngeal swab samples.

Record fed cattle weights help offset slaughter shortfall, but high prices to persist

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:54:40 -0400

Against this backdrop of deep packer losses, the industry has seen significant capacity reductions.

Survey finds 49% of consumers closely monitoring beef prices

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:55:26 -0400

June 2026 survey of consumers in both the US and UK finds 39% have reduced beef purchases.

Mobile app streamlines producer access to Remote Grading Program for Beef

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:05:26 -0400

USDA launches mobile app to offer cattle producers and processors easier, secure access to official grading services.

Michigan Girls Who Grill event educates influencers on beef, grilling and culinary skills

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:36 -0400

Michigan Beef Industry Commission hosts female social media and community influencers from across the state to its inaugural Girls Who Grill event.

Foodservice training programs in the ASEAN showcase US beef, pork and lamb

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:55:50 -0400

US Meat Export Federation introduces US beef, pork and lamb directly to potential foodservice customers in the ASEAN region under a customizable training program developed with importers and distributors.

Beef-on-dairy production grows as dairy replacement inventories tighten

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:10:32 -0400

CoBank report finds dairy producers are expanding beef-on-dairy production, creating more calves destined for the beef supply while reducing dairy replacement heifer inventories.