Weekly global protein digest: Perdue's petition to define free-range, US considers Paraguay beef, Japanese egg prices soar

Published 2023년 4월 1일

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The article provides an overview of the USDA's proposals and changes in the agricultural sector, including a potential update to allow fresh beef imports from Paraguay and a request for public comments. Additionally, it discusses Perdue Farms' proposal to the FSIS for defining 'free range' and 'pasture raised' claims for meat and poultry products. The article also reports on Canada's consultation on proposed changes to animal identification and traceability and China's reinstatement of Brazilian boneless beef imports. Furthermore, it offers insights into the dairy market, including product sales, retail prices, and advertising trends, highlighting differences between conventional and organic dairy products. It concludes by providing an overview of the dairy product advertisements and pricing trends in the Midwest, noting decreases in total conventional and organic dairy ads and specific trends in ice cream and organic milk advertisements.

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Beef: Net sales of 11,300 MT for 2023 were down 40 percent from the previous week and 10 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were primarily for Japan (2,700 MT, including decreases of 900 MT), China (2,500 MT, including decreases of 100 MT), Taiwan (1,700 MT, including decreases of 100 MT), South Korea (1,600 MT, including decreases of 400 MT), and Canada (700 MT). Exports of 16,600 MT were up 23 percent from the previous week and 13 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to South Korea (5,100 MT), Japan (3,800 MT), China (2,200 MT), Mexico (1,300 MT), and Taiwan (1,100 MT). Pork: Net sales of 30,400 MT for 2023 were down 20 percent from the previous week and 4 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were primarily for Mexico (14,600 MT, including decreases of 300 MT), Japan (4,100 MT, including decreases of 300 MT), Australia (2,200 MT), Canada (1,600 MT, including decreases of 500 MT), and South Korea (1,500 MT, including ...

Source: The Cattle Site