Beef

Guatemala steakhouse chain highlights US beef and pork in 'Battle of Giants' promotion

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:18 -0400

More than 220 employees at Hacienda Real learn about the quality attributes of US beef and pork, and received training on cold chain management, thawing, food safety, cooking techniques and best practices.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association launches online learning module for succession planning

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:24 -0400

Learning module guides families through the steps of transition and helps them create a succession plan unique to their operation.

Survey finds supply chain disruptions are driving Americans away from beef

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:05:39 -0400

More than half of consumers are buying less beef; 78% are concerned the New World screwworm outbreak will further affect beef prices or availability.

USDA adopts audit-based verification for federal food program ground beef purchases

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:39 -0400

AMS shifts daily quality checks from on-site USDA graders to certified plant personnel.

NCBA advances cattle industry policy priorities at summer meeting

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:33 -0400

NCBA’s board approves grassroots policy recommendations for a September membership vote as producers establish priorities for the coming year.

Omaha Steaks president and CEO discusses same-day delivery expansion with Roadie

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:12 -0400

President and CEO Nate Rempe discusses how the Roadie partnership adds flexible last-mile capacity while supporting speed, product quality and cold-chain visibility.

US cattle groups criticize tariff exemption for Brazilian beef

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

US cattle groups say exempting Brazilian beef from new tariffs disadvantages domestic producers and rewards supply chains tied to illegal deforestation and other harmful practices.

Raybern’s expands lineup of frozen sandwiches

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:20:12 -0400

Frozen deli-style sandwich brand Raybern’s launches three heat-and-eat sliders: Cheeseburger Smashed Sliders, Birria Sliders and Ham and Swiss Sliders.

Checkers & Rally's rolls out new meat and poultry-packed handhelds

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:15:52 -0400

Checkers & Rally's expands its meal deal platform with a Loaded Tender Wrap and brings back its Super Loaded Buford.

Schweid & Sons burger campaign spotlights consumer connection and nostalgia

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:53 -0400

Summer 2026 messaging draws on focus-group insights to position ground beef as a starting point for meaningful meals.

Hong Kong importers tour US beef and pork production

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

US Meat Export Federation brings a team of 11 importers from Hong Kong to the US to learn about beef and pork production, meet with suppliers and experience the versatility of US beef and pork at a variety of restaurants.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers New World screwworm field guide for beef cattle producers

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:50:10 -0400

Field Guide for Beef Cattle Producers is now available through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to walk operations through the detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention process.

Japan’s third-largest bento box company switches to US beef and pork

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:02 -0400

USMEF works to penetrate nationwide, ready-to-eat food suppliers in Japan with US beef and pork as inflation rises and consumer demand for convenience grows.

Documentary series integrates US pork and beef into Colombian culinary traditions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:31 -0400

USMEF branding initiative celebrates Colombian culinary traditions while highlighting how high-quality US red meat can enhance local dishes.

Prima launches grass-fed beef tallow protein bars in nearly 500 Kroger stores nationwide

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:27 -0400

The rollout spans Kroger stores including Kroger, Fred Meyer, Smith's, Fry's, Ralph's, King Soopers, Mariano's and City Market.

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.