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Strong Turnout for Meet the Buyers Event in Des Moines

Published: Nov 01, 2009

Suppliers talk business in Des Moines with pork buyers from the ASEAN and Oceania regions "We were very pleased with the turnout in Des Moines and the strong interest shown by suppliers in serving these markets," said USMEF-ASEAN Director Sabrina Yin. "The event was extremely productive for buyers and suppliers alike." Oceania has been a particularly strong performer for U.S. pork this year, as January-August exports of pork plus pork variety meat to the region have increased by 23 percent in volume and 19 percent in value over the same period in 2008. Exports to Australia account for most of this momentum, increasing by 26 percent in volume and 23 percent in value, reaching 34,238 metric tons (75.5 million pounds) valued at $82.6 million.


Suppliers talk business in Des Moines with pork buyers from the ASEAN and Oceania regions "We were very pleased with the turnout in Des Moines and the strong interest shown by suppliers in serving these markets," said USMEF-ASEAN Director Sabrina Yin. "The event was extremely productive for buyers and suppliers alike." Oceania has been a particularly strong performer for U.S. pork this year, as January-August exports of pork plus pork variety meat to the region have increased by 23 percent in volume and 19 percent in value over the same period in 2008. Exports to Australia account for most of this momentum, increasing by 26 percent in volume and 23 percent in value, reaching 34,238 metric tons (75.5 million pounds) valued at $82.6 million.