Lamb/Veal

USMEF Spring Conference highlights trade access gains

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:25:08 -0400

USMEF cautions that China must remove significant technical barriers for US beef before the market can be considered fully reopened.

Lamb Jam declares 2026 winners

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:23 -0400

Winning chefs advance to the next phase of the program, including exclusive Lamb Jam dinners during summer 2026 and the Lamb Jam Finale at Platform by James Beard in New York City in November.

US pork exports surge as beef variety meat value reaches all-time high

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:30:34 -0400

Pork exports total 285,567 metric tons in March, up 6% from a year ago, the largest in five years and the third largest on record.

US Red Meat Symposium unites exporters with buyers throughout Mexico

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:38 -0400

New trade and product opportunities continue to emerge, which is why USMEF launched the first symposium in 2024, rather than rely on traditional industry trade shows.

Cargill wins Edison Award for CarVe AI-driven meat recovery system

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:33 -0400

Cargill’s CarVe AI-powered solution for measuring red meat yield receives an Edison Award (Bronze) in the Consumer Food Innovations and Sustainable Industry Solutions category.

The state of the lamb industry: 2025 in review

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Domestic lamb outperforms the overall category, with dollar sales up 9.4% year-over-year and volume increasing 5.9%.

Lamb Jam Dine Around Month returns for April 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Lamb Jam is a monthlong dine-around that connects chefs and consumers with American lamb options.

US pork exports trend higher in key markets

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:05:33 -0400

February was a strong month for per-head export value, with pork exports equating to more than $67 per head slaughtered and beef exports reaching nearly $423 per head of fed slaughter.

American Lamb Board offers funding to support local events and educational efforts

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:40:22 -0400

Funding opportunities support local educational and promotional efforts to build awareness and drive demand for American lamb.

US sheep producers: New grant opportunity to increase productivity

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:49 -0400

American Lamb Board grant initiative is designed to help producers improve efficiency and increase productivity by integrating technology and sustainable management strategies.

Consumer trends and versatility offer lamb opportunities

wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:15:21 -0400

Panelists provide supplier and retailer perspectives on lamb promotions and use.

Beef variety meat value reaches record high

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:26 -0400

January 2026 exports of US beef variety reach 27,511 metric tons, up 6% from a year ago and the highest since September 2021, while export value reaches a record $126 million, up 46%.

China lockout continues to squeeze US beef exports

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:20:41 -0500

December 2025 beef exports total 98,595 metric tons, down 10.5% from a year ago but the largest since April.

US beef remains locked out of China

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:49 -0500

November beef exports trend significantly lower year-over-year, due in large part to the ongoing lockout by China.

American Lamb Board welcomes new leadership

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:15:20 -0500

Three current ALB board members are set to retire after the January 2026 meeting: Don Hawk, Gary Visintainer and current Chairman Jeff Ebert.

American Lamb Board reports growing consumer demand, strong industry engagement

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:32 -0500

American Lamb Board releases its FY 2025 Annual Report, reporting its efforts to grow consumer demand, expand strategic partnerships and invest in industry research and education.

Beef exports lowest since mid-2020

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:05:02 -0500

September beef export volume and value are both down 22% from a year ago.

USDA-FSIS issues recall for fresh salted lamb products

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:30 -0500

Ghanaianway Restaurant and Grocery LLC in Newark, N.J., recalls approximately 5,970 pounds of fresh salted lamb products produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

Q3 American lamb volume sales outpace imports

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:04:40 -0500

American Lamb Board quarterly retail report shows lamb prices are rising for both domestic and imported products, with import prices rising faster.

Pork exports strong in August while beef decline continues

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:20:21 -0500

Beef exports show sharply lower levels than a year ago, impacted heavily by an impasse with China that has effectively locked US beef out of the world’s largest import market.

US Meat Export Federation elects new officers

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:50:33 -0500

Jay Theiler, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Agri Beef Co., succeeds Nebraska rancher and cattle feeder Steve Hanson as USMEF chair.

Online cooking school educates home chefs on lamb preparation

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:56 -0500

American Lamb Board continues its partnership with the Homemade online cooking school for 2026, featuring live cooking classes, simple recipes featuring American lamb and an online community for participants.

Meat production Down Under: A look at animal agriculture in Australia

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:44:38 -0400

Paul da Silva, regional manager for Meat & Livestock Australia in North America, shares insights about livestock production in Australia and what’s shaping it.

US red meat industry turns out for Europe's largest food trade show

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

More than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and 145,000 trade show attendees from over 190 countries make Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, the largest in its history.

Silver Fern Farms debuts specialty grass-fed cuts rarely seen in US grocery stores

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:05:12 -0400

New Zealand supplier Silver Fern Farms expands its US presence with a specialty line of large-format lamb, beef and venison.

Lamb Board promotes sheep industry growth with Targeted Grazing Workshops

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:30:05 -0400

American Lamb Board hosts 28 producers from nine states to discuss opportunities for growing sheep production through solar grazing.

Beef export levels lowest in five years

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:00:38 -0400

China market access obstacles weigh heavily on US beef exports.

End users in Mexico explore US lamb quality and versatility

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

USMEF partners with a Mexican importer to promote US lamb to its retail and foodservice customers during two mobile grill events in Puebla and Villahermosa.

Atkins Ranch debuts Ancestral Blend Ground Lamb

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:40:44 -0400

Ground lamb, lamb heart and lamb liver are the primary ingredients of Atkins Ranch Ancestral Blend Ground Lamb.

Saffron Road responds to high demand for protein

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Product refresh features 50-100% more chicken or lamb in all respective entrees and eliminates seed oils from core recipes.