Market Reports
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A quarterly summary of market intelligence information related to the Canadian economy, retail, foodservice, and wholesale sectors as well as imports. Scroll over image to access PDF’s.
A monthly summary report on trends for imports and exports of Canadian Beef. Scroll over image to access PDF’s..
The following list identifies the trading partners which have allowed full or partial trade in Canadian beef based on official approval of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) certification. Scroll over image to access PDF.
The Beef Watch report provides an overview of emerging and current issues for the beef sector on an as-needed basis. Scroll over image to access PDF’s.
A quarterly summary of market intelligence information related to protein, beef and the retail environment.
A quarterly publication highlighting foodservice market intelligence and trends related to the beef category. Scroll over the image to access PDFs.
CANADA
Canada expanding surveillance, increasing testing for avian flu
Film spotlights feedlot solution to food waste
Parents, officials hope to ‘hammer out’ details of N.S. school lunch program
National school food program won’t solve food insecurity for families. Here’s what can
Canada Toughens Import Requirements On US Breeding Cattle
Want lower food prices? Sure, but be careful what you wish for
Health Canada exploring mandatory packaging program, concerned with use of recycled plastic in food packaging
Beef Australia signs MOU with Canadian Western Agribition
US
Meat prices expected to increase slightly for this summer
A look at beef trade in 2024
Profit Tracker: Beef, Pork Producer Margins Steady to Higher
March Pork Exports Steady with Year-Ago; Beef Export Value Highest in Nine Months
How Imports Add Value for American Beef
Meat Institute Creates Industry Guidance to Fight Child Labor and Identity Fraud
Meat Institute Updates Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit
New dairy regulations make dent in cattle sales
In budding battle over lab-grown meat, Florida takes opening stab
Alabama second state to ban lab-grown meat
Halal meal initiative aims to boost school lunch participation for Muslim students in Maine
Avian Flu Exposure in Beef Cattle Likely, Risk Minimal
Bird flu in milk supply is likely coming from asymptomatic cows
Sweetgreen says cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu
MEXICO
U.S., Mexico spar over water treaty as drought fears rise
JAPAN
Challenges persist in Japan’s beef market, but positive signs emerging
CHINA
Lack of standards a challenge to China’s food safety
Highlights of the four joint statements released by China and France during President Xi’s state visit
After a solid start in Q1, China eyes strengthened economic recovery
FMCG sales at convenience stores solid in 2023
Economic Watch: China’s foreign trade growth accelerates amid improving demand
KOREA
Chinese tourists flock to Seoul’s Majang Meat Market for affordable quality beef
South Korea to slap fines on food suppliers for ‘shrinkflation’
UK
Beef prices fluctuate with production decline expected
Mad Cow Disease Found at Scottish Farm in Risk to Meat Exports
Rate of U.K. Hospitality Closures Slows in First Quarter of 2024 Versus Last Year
EU
Has beef price peaked or is the best still to come?
Beef and beliefs: EU diplomat on the NZ relationship
EU milk supply to remain stable, beef production to fall
AUS
Australia has a beef with looming EU trade rules
Beef exporters showing ‘optimism’ despite Australia’s spike in tension with China
American, Australian cattle producers commit to partnership
Move to protect Australian beef industry from EU land clearing laws criticised by scientists
NEW ZEALAND
NZ has a good story to tell in China
NZ red meat exports: First-quarter value drops due to weaker Chinese demand
S ASIA
More than 500 fall ill after eating bánh mì in Vietnam
Heat wave hammers Thailand’s agriculture
SA
Tracking Illicit Brazilian Beef from the Amazon to Your Burger
Brazil meatpackers join forces to resume operations amid floods
Brazil’s seeks ‘small quota’ of Japan’s beef market, says minister
Japanese PM discusses Mercosur FTA with Paraguay’s President
Exports in Uruguay grew 27% in April
WORLD
How humans can and can’t catch bird flu
To Combat Cow Flu Outbreak, Scientists Plan to Infect Cattle With Influenza in High-Security Labs
Fake meat vs. real beef