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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
Canadian Beef Producers Concerned with the Government’s Direction in Spring Economic Update
Canadian beef making inroads in China
Fourth-quarter beef production expected down in Canada, U.S.
Canadian Ranchers Push to End UK Trade Deal Amid Beef Export Struggles
Cutting beef and forage science is a risky experiment
Category Check: Where’s the meat?
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. signs partnership deal with Canadian AI firm Shakudo
Blueberries, beef and barriers – Truck News
Canadians aren’t giving up meat but are now opportunistic eaters – Yahoo News Canada
Multi-species grazing: How sheep and goats earn their keep – Canadian Cattlemen
Exporter sues food inspection agency over alleged faulty testing of pigs destined for South Korea
Beef Cattle Code of Practice: what’s new and how to weigh in
BC Beef Day celebrates beef producers, brings attention to industry issues
US
Why the United States Meat Market Is Growing With Rising Protein Demand and Premium Trends
Beef Profit Tracker: Packers and Feeders See Sharp Gains as Market Surges – Drovers
March Beef Variety Meat Value Reaches New High
Choice/select spread not a demand-o-meter
Tyson Foods upgrades profit outlook but beef still pressured
Marbling trend relentless, business on the move
McDonald’s chicken is having a moment as Americans balk at high beef prices
U.S. beef exports still face China setback, but rising value and trade talks fuel optimism
Global Beef Trade Shifts as U.S. Exports Return to the UK
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
‘Unique and rare’ 2-headed calf delivered stillborn at Parowan ranch
MEXICO
How the Border Closure Is Driving Roping Steer Prices Higher
11 Taqueria Meats Every Taco Lover Should Know
National Beef Month Spotlight: Red Meat Symposium Spotlights Expanding U.S.-Mexico Trade Potential
Mexico Halts US Pork Imports Over Aujeszky Virus
JAPAN
Sector Trend Analysis – Meat trends in Japan
Japan Keen To Expand Food Products And Technology In Malaysia
Driving the Global Food Revolution: Japan’s Cutting-Edge Food Processing Technology Takes Center Stage Food Trade Journal Japan’s Advanced Food Processing Technology Leads Global Food Revolution
CHINA
Changes to China’s requirements for registration of food establishments in the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) system as of June 1, 2026
Bobsleigh ad hits 25M views as China reopens to Canadian beef
Foot-and-mouth disease SAT 1 detected in China for the first time
Outside In | Prepare for ‘China shock 3.0’ to the global food economy
KOREA
Korean retailers, consumers turn to imports as meat, egg prices rise
Livestock Farmers, Vets Arrested for 440M Won Fraud Using Ear Tag Switching
Cost-Effective Buffets Gain Traction Amid High Inflation
UK
UK meat imports surge amid warnings cautioning against food insecurity
Irish beef hit as UK imports surge from Australia, New Zealand
Co-op warns UK food supply chains under pressure as meat imports hit £5bn
RSPCA unveils major welfare overhaul for beef cattle farms
EU
‘Almost half’ of raw beef imports come from Britain
Beef kill: Where to now for factory cattle supplies and beef price?
DAFM: ‘No evidence’ bluetongue vaccine is associated with birth deformities
Amsterdam Is Banning Adverts For Meat Products And Airlines
AUS
Australian livestock exports driving global sustainable development outcomes
Rising farm costs impact meat prices
Woolies, Coles deliver higher third quarter sales, as defensive consumers trend to home consumption
Mammalian Meat Allergy: Tick-induced illness surges in Sydney’s north, Central Coast
“Timing is everything” with encouraging weather system building up in Central Australia
NEW ZEALAND
Celebrating 100 years of New Zealand red meat exports to North America
Ambassador chefs ready to promote NZ beef and lamb
India and New Zealand Sign Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs
NZ meat industry bodies release manifesto for 2026 election
INDONESIA
Indonesia Showcases F&B Strength at SIAL Canada, Eyes North America Growth
New market access to Indonesia for export meat establishments
Yakiniku Jumbo debuts in Indonesia with prized Omi Wagyu
Australian cows help rebuild Indonesian dairy herds after foot-and-mouth outbreak
S ASIA
PH, Canada accelerate FTA talks amid shifting global trade order
Philippines DA Unveils 20 Billion Pesos Livestock Support to Boost Production, Disease Control and Meat Supply
Vietnam warns of new livestock disease threat near borders
Australian red meat continues to build momentum across Southeast Asia
SA
Household debt raises alarm bells in Brazil’s beef industry
The rise and rise of the Brazilian beef industry
Mercosur: Impasse with Paraguay delays division of preferential quotas to the EU
South America’s K-Food Craze Reveals Promise and Pitfalls
Brazil’s beef exports could drop 10% in 2026 due to Chinese tariffs, says lobby ABIEC
WORLD
Almost all plant-based meat alternatives contain mycotoxins, new research finds
Post-sanitation bacterial survival on meat facility environmental surfaces as delineated by biofilm formation