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
Farmers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Carney government
Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March
Independent grocers gaining ground as Canadians change food habits
“Don’t Hate All of Us”: An American Farmer Speaks Out
B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to register livestock location as wildfire risk increases
Saskatchewan cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife
Beef farmers find big premiums for replacement heifers
Drought drives stored feed, byproduct use in cow-calf herds
US
Improving the Grade: More Than 10% of Carcasses Today are Grading Prime
FDA Announces Expanded Use of Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities
U.S. Senator Investigates Claims of Child Labor at Tyson Foods Plant
Future of FDA’s outbreak response team unclear amid agency’s staff cutbacks
Montana farmers fight Trump’s ‘random’ tariffs — calling for ‘stability and accountability’ in US trade policy
Kay’s Cuts: US market defies gravity in post-tariff era
Bird flu spreads to cattle, concerning animal health inspectors
NCBA says U.K. trade deal is a win for America’s cattle producers
Ranchers plead for help to fight a devastating pest on its way back to Texas
Amid high beef prices, shoppers can still find value and enjoy beef
MEXICO
Mexico likely to surpass Canada leading export market for U.S. grains, meat and dairy in 2025
For borderland cattle ranchers, a trade war with Mexico adds to list of troubles
Mexico certifies arrival of more than 8000 Australian cattle since March
JAPAN
Taiwan to open doors to imports of all Japanese beef products
Is Tokyo’s obviously for-foreign-tourists wagyu sukiyaki crepe delicious enough for a local?
CHINA
China accounted for 49.1 percent of Argentine meat shipments in 2024
Markets hope US-China talks lead to de-escalation. All sides agree a bigger deal will be a longer slog
Chinese tariffs halt US red meat exports, threatening billions in losses
Aussie beef found in supermarket in China amid US tariff war
UK
HCC observes beef prices breaking records as supply tightens
Report challenges assumptions about livestock impact
US beef: Hormone-treated food will not enter UK after US deal
US beef could be served in London restaurants ‘without diners knowing’ under trade deal, warns farming boss
US-UK trade deal live: A ‘huge relief’, treasury minister Darren Jones says, as businesses call for more clarity
EU
Meat consumption in the EU is rising again
HK Foods flags further beef shortages while cost of strikes yet to be felt
FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
Danish Crown gives the listings a significant boost
Cattle and agri products on EU possible tariffs ‘countermeasures’ list
AUS
Domestic wholesale beef market: High prices meet softening pre-winter demand
Value-Based Marketing era will depend on industry ‘win-win’ mentality
World-first genetic index helps Aussie farmers breed heat tolerant cows
NEW ZEALAND
NZ red meat exports hit record values – $1.26b in March, up 34% from 2024
B+LNZ urges Government to close carbon farming loopholes before more damage done
Whistleblower information leads to fines for meat firms
S ASIA
Cambodia Temporarily Bans Livestock and Meat Imports from Thailand Amid Anthrax Outbreak
Indonesia Cracks Down on Non-Halal Confectionery, Expands Certification Support
Nasi lemak, beef rendang prices soar as food inflation bites Malaysians
SA
Tight supply limits Brazil cattle slaughter
Brazil April beef exports to the US soar despite new tariffs, beef lobby says
Brazilian industries seek more buyers for their meat in China
Gilberto Tomazoni, CEO JBS: AI helps to produce more food with fewer resources
China a formidable market for Latin American countries amid US tariff headwinds: Bolivian envoy
WORLD
USDA: Global beef exports increased by 13.0654 billion tons in 2025
A Popular Meat Known For Being High In Iron Is Also Full Of Zinc
