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Worldwide                                                                                 

U.S. Pork Exports Increase 21 Percent In Volume, 10 Percent In Value

U.S. pork (including variety meat) exports were 21 percent higher in volume — 208,902 metric tons (mt) — in the first two months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, and 10 percent higher in value at $438.5 million. U.S. pork (including variety meat) exports to Japan were 8 percent lower in volume (50,079 mt) and 9 percent lower in value ($152.7 million) compared to 2005. 

U.S. pork (including variety meat) exports to Mexico, the No. 1 market in tonnage, rose 29 percent in volume to 66,959 mt and 17 percent in value to $96.0 million.

A detailed breakdown of February 2006 pork export figures is available on the USMEF Web site.

U.S. Beef Exports Up 32 Percent Over 2005

According to statistics just released by the USDA, U.S. beef (including variety meat) exports for the first two months of 2006 totaled 87,198 metric tons (mt) compared with 66,109 mt for January-February 2005, a 32 percent increase. The value of U.S. beef exports increased 57 percent to $275.9 million. The No. 1 market was Mexico — 51,308 metric tons valued at $175.1 million. 

A detailed breakdown of February 2006 beef export figures is available on the USMEF Web site.

Singapore

U.S. Beef’s Return Celebrated By Trade At USMEF Reception

A big Texas-style welcome greeted prominent importers, foodservice operators, retailers and government officials at a USMEF reception celebrating the return of U.S. beef to Singapore Tuesday at the Bayside Black Angus Steakhouse.

The event, primarily sponsored by the Texas Beef Council, provided an opportunity for members of the industry to reconnect in an effort to re-establish a strong U.S. beef presence in Singapore.

As guests arrived at the reception, they could enjoy samples of U.S. beef loin and non-loin cuts. The main course featured U.S. beef prime rib roast and short plate cooked in a Texas barbecue style with Tex-Mex side dishes, prepared by an American executive chef at the restaurant, Marty Von Gnechten, and USMEF ASEAN Regional Chef Sabrina Yin.

Patricia Herbold, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, was the guest of honor and carved the initial U.S. beef roast as more than 160 guests applauded in celebration.

Singapore announced in late January it was reopening to U.S. beef. Prior to the BSE ban, U.S. beef and beef variety meat exports to Singapore were 944 metric tons, valued at $5.87 million in 2003.

Worldwide                                                                                 

U.S. Pork Exports Increase 21 Percent In Volume, 10 Percent In Value

U.S. pork (including variety meat) exports were 21 percent higher in volume — 208,902 metric tons (mt) — in the first two months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, and 10 percent higher in value at $438.5 million. U.S. pork (including variety meat) exports to Japan were 8 percent lower in volume (50,079 mt) and 9 percent lower in value ($152.7 million) compared to 2005. 

U.S. pork (including variety meat) exports to Mexico, the No. 1 market in tonnage, rose 29 percent in volume to 66,959 mt and 17 percent in value to $96.0 million.

A detailed breakdown of February 2006 pork export figures is available on the USMEF Web site.

U.S. Beef Exports Up 32 Percent Over 2005

According to statistics just released by the USDA, U.S. beef (including variety meat) exports for the first two months of 2006 totaled 87,198 metric tons (mt) compared with 66,109 mt for January-February 2005, a 32 percent increase. The value of U.S. beef exports increased 57 percent to $275.9 million. The No. 1 market was Mexico — 51,308 metric tons valued at $175.1 million. 

A detailed breakdown of February 2006 beef export figures is available on the USMEF Web site.

Singapore

U.S. Beef’s Return Celebrated By Trade At USMEF Reception

A big Texas-style welcome greeted prominent importers, foodservice operators, retailers and government officials at a USMEF reception celebrating the return of U.S. beef to Singapore Tuesday at the Bayside Black Angus Steakhouse.

The event, primarily sponsored by the Texas Beef Council, provided an opportunity for members of the industry to reconnect in an effort to re-establish a strong U.S. beef presence in Singapore.

As guests arrived at the reception, they could enjoy samples of U.S. beef loin and non-loin cuts. The main course featured U.S. beef prime rib roast and short plate cooked in a Texas barbecue style with Tex-Mex side dishes, prepared by an American executive chef at the restaurant, Marty Von Gnechten, and USMEF ASEAN Regional Chef Sabrina Yin.

Patricia Herbold, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, was the guest of honor and carved the initial U.S. beef roast as more than 160 guests applauded in celebration.

Singapore announced in late January it was reopening to U.S. beef. Prior to the BSE ban, U.S. beef and beef variety meat exports to Singapore were 944 metric tons, valued at $5.87 million in 2003.