Strong note for US red meat exports in H1 2021

2021 has presented many formidable challenges for the US red meat industry, including a very tight labor situation, logistical obstacles that slowed product movement and foodservice restrictions in many key markets, observed USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom.Nevertheless, the industry has finished first half of the year on a strong note regarding exports. Although volume and value eased from the enormous totals posted in April and May, export value was still the highest on record for the month of June and first-half shipments established a record pace for both beef and pork exports. "USMEF had expected a continued strong performance in June for both beef and pork exports, despite significant headwinds," said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "2021 has presented many formidable challenges for the U.S. industry, including a very tight labor situation, logistical obstacles that slowed product movement and foodservice restrictions in many key markets. So the fact that ...