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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
Donald Trump tariff ruling: What does it mean for Canada
Real Canadian Superstore fined for ‘misleading’ Product of Canada displays
Canada Beef drives global reach, domestic impact amid trade shifts
Pork, beef producers ask for price transparency
Company in Alberta to turn cattle manure into natural gas, bury CO2
Feeder market eyes fed cattle for direction
Cash incentive for CRSB Certified beef producers launched
Southwest Pastures Cooperative being developed to support local beef production in southwestern N.S
Expanding livestock processing in Saskatchewan
Virtual fencing’s practicality and profitability on Canadian ranches
Canada announces new chief trade negotiator to the United States
Loblaw partners with Google to allow customers to shop through AI Mode and Gemini
US
Consumer Demand Matters
January 2026 meat department sales rise 2.6%
America’s Vanishing Cattle Herd Drives 15% Price Hikes for Beef
US beef exports to Korea top $2B pace
Foodservice Retail Sales Continue To Outperform Rest Of Economy
Record Profits, Reluctant Expansion: Why Ranchers Are Still Hesitant to Rebuild
Commissioner Sid Miller unveils bold “America First” beef policy
Beef Profit Tracker: Feedlot Margins Improve to $333.53/head
NCBA’s Kent Bacus on Beef Trade Frustrations and New Opportunities
US elevates agriculture to national security priority
Beef-on-Dairy Trend Shrinks Dairy Heifer Inventories
Uber debuts AI-powered personal shopper feature
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
President Trump Signs U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Expanding Access for U.S. Beef
MEXICO
No meat, No risk: Mexican Open Acapulco goes meat-free to avoid doping risks
Bank of Mexico: The agricultural surplus is at its lowest level since 2016
Mexico Advances Sterile Fly Plant to Combat Cattle Screwworm
Only 3 active screw worm cases remain in Northern Mexico, 1 is 240 miles from Texas
JAPAN
Japan’s Food Exports Rise to ¥1.7 Trillion in 2025
An Artist Whose Medium Is Meat
Japan lifts restrictions on imports of Belgian beef
CHINA
Lean beef trimmings soar on limited US supply, strong China demand
China increases traceability requirements for many agricultural products
Brazil races to China beef cap as 55% tariff risks price collapse
‘Soft landing’ likely for beef, despite China tariff impact, Wagga gathering told
KOREA
A more precise slice: Korea ‘sophisticated buyers’
Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ has transformed South Korea’s fine dining scene
Jollibee Foods Corporation expands Korea portfolio with takeover of All Day Fresh
S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case
UK
Call for urgent beef industry support as suckler cattle drop
Major steak chain coming to Birmingham this summer in Midlands ‘first’
Threat of closure for royal Scots butcher poses ‘devastating’ risk to local community, warn Tories
Northern Ireland consults on mandatory EID tags for calve
‘It’s survival of the fittest’: the UK kebab chain seeking an edge with robot slicers
EU
Minister: Beef and lamb supplied to DAFM HQ canteens is Irish
German meat sector warns of rising protein demand
France lifts most cattle movement curbs on eve of Paris farm show
Beef calves account for 63% of births on dairy farms
AUS
Artificial intelligence could play role in abattoirs to improve welfare outcomes
Beef outlook positive but weather shifts into focus
Young WA producer pushes back on ‘pastoral cattle’ stigma
Dalby agents respond to concerns about repeated tick outbreaks
Australia hit ‘record’ beef production in 2025
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Red meat exports set new annual record
Meat Board slashes tariff charges by $1.4bn in a year
INDONESIA
Indonesia seeks investors for mega cattle farms in Central Kalimantan
Indonesia’s BPJPH stresses clear labeling for non-halal products
Indonesia and Thailand join Saudi-led Global Halal Mark alliance
S ASIA
International trade minister visits Singapore, Vietnam
Canada, PH to start 1st round of FTA negotiation next week
Beef import rules largely unchanged after Taiwan-US trade agreement: Cabinet
Upcoming Sisaket Premium Beef Festival 2026 aims to push Thai beef to global market
SA
New US-Argentina trade deal could upend Mercosur deal PGI rules
Brazil cattle slaughter hits record on China demand
Weight-loss drugs ripple through Brazil’s food industry
Uruguay’s image strengthened by visit to China, Foreign Minister says
Chile: Beef production falls 7.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025
WORLD
Cultured meat: Fewer allergens than traditional sources but triggers sensitive immune systems
Are Japan, China and South Korea Banning Bill Gates–Backed Synthetic Meat? Here’s What’s Verified
Is grass-fed beef really better for the climate?
Food Robotics Market Witness to Reach US$ 5.22
Global Protein Demand Surges 2% Annually as Producers Navigate Volatile Markets
From wool to wine: SA’s agricultural potential in China