The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday finalized a rule requiring meat, poultry, or eggs labeled as a U.S. product to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the country.
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U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label
Canadian meat sector concerned labeling could have chilling effect on exports to U.S.
Canadian cattle herd reaches lowest level since 1989
Cattle weights supporting decline in production
On January 1, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on farms, down 2.1 per cent from a year prior, StatCan said in livestock estimates released today. It's the smallest cattle herd since January 1, 1989.
Total US cattle herd drops to lowest level since 1951 – USDA
Easing dryness could encourage ranchers to begin rebuilding beef herds
Chicago | Reuters - The total number of U.S. cattle fell to its lowest level since 1951 as of Jan. 1, in the herd's fifth consecutive year of decline, U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed on Wednesday.
CCA disappointed, not surprised by breakdown in trade talks
Yesterday, federal officials said bilateral negotiations with the UK had been paused amid unhappiness on both sides
The Canadian Cattle Association says it's disappointed but not surprised by the UK's decision to pause talks on its free trade deal with Canada.
“CCA has been following the bilateral negotiations closely and has been concerned at the lack of ambition and cooperation from the UK in these negotiations," said Nathan Phinney, the CCA's president, in a news release late yesterday.
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Canada imports less beef to Hong Kong, U.S. sees uptick
In September, Hong Kong imported a total of 218,822 tonnes of beef, reflecting a three per cent year-over-year decrease. Australian beef experienced the most significant decline at 17 per cent, followed by Canadian beef at 12 per cent. In contrast, the U.S. beef saw a notable increase of 21 per cent. When comparing overall consumer […] Read more
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Mexico imports more beef
Canadian beef is gaining ground in Mexico this year, having achieved a 12 per cent greater market share in Mexico, reaching 14.2 per cent compared to 2022. In August, Mexico experienced its highest total beef imports of the year, reaching 19,248 MT, which is a 30.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last […] Read more
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: U.S. imports of Canadian beef rebound
U.S. import volumes of Canadian beef and veal rebounded in July, after three months of declines. July imports totalled 83.6 million pounds (37,929 tonnes). Carcass weights were up 14 per cent from June and up a moderate six per cent from July 2022. U.S. imports of Canadian beef are up seven per cent from the […] Read more
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Beef consumption on the rise in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the largest country of member states in the Gulf Cooperation Council with a growing population of over 36 million and has the fifth highest population among Middle Eastern nations. It has the 18th largest GDP in the world at over USD $1 trillion and is the largest in the region. The overall […] Read more
Red meat sector urges Ottawa to reject U.K. CPTPP membership
The Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Cattle Association and Canadian Pork Council say they foresee many of the same regulatory headaches as they suffered with CETA
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s red meat sector is urging Parliament to reject the U.K.’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Fair and open market access has allowed both the beef and pork industries to thrive, so our opposition is not something we have entered into lightly or without consideration,” said Chris […] Read more
Taiwan formally opens to OTM Canadian beef
BSE-era restriction now lifted
Taiwan has officially lifted its import ban on Canadian beef and beef products from animals over 30 months of age (OTMs). Canada’s Trade Minister Mary Ng and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the move Friday, saying Taiwan’s decision “will offer an opportunity to expand Canadian beef exports to Taiwan and diversify export markets in the […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
