Source: Rita Jane Gabbett, MEATINGPLACE, 11/1/11

As U.S. beef, pork and chicken consumption in the United States continues to stabilize or even decline, U.S. processors are increasingly dependent on exporting their products.

Countries with expanding middle classes can offer explosive potential as their populations demand – and can pay for – better protein sources. But the equation isn’t simple. Factors like domestic meat production potential, cultural and religious norms and trade barriers dictate where the real opportunities exist.

On a Meatingplace webinar on Nov. 16 at 1p.m. CST experts will explain market by market which countries offer real potential and which do not for U.S. beef, pork and poultry.

Jim Sumner, president of USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) will outline the five markets with the most potential for exporting poultry while discussing near and long-term opportunities, political obstacles and religious and cultural barriers. He will also identify the most dynamic changes in these markets that exporters should understand and how to capitalize on them.

Erin Daley Borror, economist for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, will present the five markets with the most potential for exporting beef and pork. She will also address special market needs in terms of meat preparation, cuts, packaging, ingredients and phyo-sanitary restrictions.

For more information and to register for this webinar click here. 

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