USMEF Efforts Bring Beef to Islands
Caribbean
USMEF Efforts Bring Beef to Islands
Recent efforts by USMEF are helping to increase beef purchases in the Caribbean islands.
Thanks to the 2006 chef competition in Mexico last August, for instance, an upcoming “iron man” competition by Butterfield & Vallis in Bermuda will feature center cut top sirloin and flat iron in the company’s mystery basket for competitors.
Meanwhile, Bryden’s, a major wholesale distributor in the Caribbean, featured U.S. beef at its food show Feb. 15-16. The move was based on contact at the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami Beach last November, as well as a USMEF visit to Bryden’s. The Americas Food & Beverage Show features more than 395 exhibitors from 28 countries who produce more than 5,000 products.
Training for BS&T Super Centre staff members in Barbados helped that company introduce the two-piece top sirloin butt and teres major cuts in their five retail branches. Super Centre Limited operates the island’s largest chain of supermarkets and pharmacies, accounting for a significant share of the supermarket trade in Barbados.
Exports of U.S. beef and beef variety meats to the Caribbean increased 49 percent by volume and 29 percent by value in 2006 over 2005. Last year 16,704 metric tons of product worth $58.6 million was exported to the island countries.
FSIS Export Library Changes
Requirements for Cuba and Egypt updated
Cuba: The effective until date for fresh/frozen beef and beef products, including livers, has been extended from March 31, 2007 to June 30, 2007. Egypt: "Boneless beef and beef livers, kidneys, and hearts must originate from an establishment on the Eligible Plant List for Egypt. In addition, these Egyptian approved establishments must be on the list of AMS EV approved establishments for Egypt.Caribbean
USMEF Efforts Bring Beef to Islands
Recent efforts by USMEF are helping to increase beef purchases in the Caribbean islands.
Thanks to the 2006 chef competition in Mexico last August, for instance, an upcoming “iron man” competition by Butterfield & Vallis in Bermuda will feature center cut top sirloin and flat iron in the company’s mystery basket for competitors.
Meanwhile, Bryden’s, a major wholesale distributor in the Caribbean, featured U.S. beef at its food show Feb. 15-16. The move was based on contact at the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami Beach last November, as well as a USMEF visit to Bryden’s. The Americas Food & Beverage Show features more than 395 exhibitors from 28 countries who produce more than 5,000 products.
Training for BS&T Super Centre staff members in Barbados helped that company introduce the two-piece top sirloin butt and teres major cuts in their five retail branches. Super Centre Limited operates the island’s largest chain of supermarkets and pharmacies, accounting for a significant share of the supermarket trade in Barbados.
Exports of U.S. beef and beef variety meats to the Caribbean increased 49 percent by volume and 29 percent by value in 2006 over 2005. Last year 16,704 metric tons of product worth $58.6 million was exported to the island countries.
FSIS Export Library Changes
Requirements for Cuba and Egypt updated
Cuba: The effective until date for fresh/frozen beef and beef products, including livers, has been extended from March 31, 2007 to June 30, 2007. Egypt: "Boneless beef and beef livers, kidneys, and hearts must originate from an establishment on the Eligible Plant List for Egypt. In addition, these Egyptian approved establishments must be on the list of AMS EV approved establishments for Egypt.