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 Beef returns to China with diversification plan
Beef producers share Mercosur trade concerns as deadline nears
Feedlot feeding strategies for beef-on-dairy calves
Why the beef check-off still matters when prices are high
Manitoba cattle traceability stalled as industry remains in status quo
Rising food costs, property taxes push Manitoba inflation to highest in Canada
Canadian grocers losing $2,000 a day in profits due to theft
A&W is dropping its first-ever smash burger across Canada this month
Farmers, conservationists and rural towns protest high-speed rail
Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer
Proposed livestock traceability changes are “necessary incremental improvements”: Kee Jim
US
USMEF Spring Conference Spotlights Market Access Developments, Robust Growth in Central America
Demand for beef, pork and chicken sizzles as Memorial Day nears
Beef Packing Industry 2025: Small Plants Grow in Number While Large Plants Lose Market Share
‘Enormous profits’ Paxton probes meatpackers over soaring beef prices
DOJ Seeks Public Tips in Beef Packer Antitrust Probe
Cargill Initiates Lockout at Fort Morgan Beef Plant After Contract Rejection
Organ meats are cheaper and far more nutritious than steak, experts say
Eating beef every day may not be as bad for your health as first thought
One Size Does Not Fit All: Customizing Your Herd’s Vaccination Schedule
US meat prices signal strain in beef, stability elsewhere
Beef production projected to decline slightly in 2027
Consumers Keep Buying Beef Despite Record Prices as Drought Expands Across Cattle Country
What Products are Available to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm?
MEXICO
Mexico seeks to offset screwworm impact by increasing US beef exports
An economist says the loss of Mexican feeder cattle is hitting U.S. feedlots hard, tightening supplies and driving up beef prices
JAPAN
Halal Wagyu beef processor pivots from Middle East
Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan
Japan’s Food Delivery War Intensifies
Japan’s Prepared Side Dish Market Grows 50% Over 20 Years, as Consumers opt for Convenience
CHINA
China lockout drags US beef exports down 11% in March
China re-admits 425 US beef plants for export, but the move has little bearing on Australia
Brazil seeks China approval for 33 meat export facilities
China suspends beef imports from three Brazilian plants
Brazil and Australia lobby China to let them ship more beef, sources say
KOREA
Healthy recipes using domestic beef in S Korea’s cooking competition
Where to eat Hanwoo in Singapore: 8 restaurants serving Korea’s prized beef
Gen Korean BBQ Sees $100 Million Retail Opportunity Beyond Restaurants
UK
Consumer trends in Canada cook up more opportunities for British red meat
SPS rules drive up costs for UK meat exports
Taste and protein drive hybrid meat demand
Beef farmers from across the UK to converge on Melton for sector’s biggest showcase
Supermarket fits GPS tracker on £3.90 sausages; British beer brand sold to Spanish rival
EU
EU beef imports forecast to rise 10% and exports to dip 5% in 2026
Meat-alternatives production declines in Germany after upsurge
EU looks to cow manure to keep food prices down
‘No general public health concern’ over Brazilian beef in Ireland – minister
Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall
AUS
‘Very strong start’ to 2026 for Australian beef industry
Cattle markets ticking along, but market access challenges cloud future
Australia Beef Market May 20: Trump’s Export Promise Stalls
Federal Court rejects northern cattle industry’s appeal over impact of live export ban
NEW ZEALAND
NZ exporter says ‘bit of a relief’ EU might exclude leather from deforestation rules
Silver Fern Farms Airlifts NZ Lamb and Beef to UAE Amid Middle East Shipping Disruptions
Updated climate policies research shows competitive gap is widening for NZ farmers
INDONESIA
Indonesia Live Cattle Industry Taskforce to strengthen key market for Aussie producers
BPJPH will Apply Halal RI Logo on Imported Brazilian Meat
S ASIA
Vietnam imports nearly $930 million worth of meat in four months
No food security without animal health: Asean must invest more in prevention
By 2034, Central Asia will be more dependent on food imports
Philippines eyes Wagyu industry to boost food security, rural jobs
PH studying possible trade deal with Paraguay
SA
Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest in 20 years
Brazil seeks more flexibility on China beef quota
JBS transforms the consumer shopping experience and boosts retail sales
Brazilian beef exports grew 5.3% in volume in April
JBS warns analysts of headwinds ahead in global beef trade
WORLD
Global Price of Beef Is at its highest-why it wont come down
NCBA: GRSB shifts focus to nature-positive beef production and animal health
Petri Dish to Plate: How Cultivated Meat and Cellular Agriculture Are Transforming the Future of Food
Russia-China summit statement highlights meat trade risks
One cattle breed is showing resilience to foot and mouth disease in South Africa
Beef, chicken, spice prices jump ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
