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Beef Exports Soar 25% Asia Port of Oakland

Port of Oakland Beef Export Volume Up 25% in 2021

September 16, 2021

Port of Oakland beef exports—almost exclusively to Asia—increased 25% this year between January and July. Those at the Port called the surge extraordinary in a year when shipping disruptions have hobbled global supply chains. Oakland exported the equivalent of 25,200 20-foot containers of beef through July. The number for the same period last year was 20,100. Oakland estimated the total value of beef exports at $1.5 billion in the first seven months of 2021.


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Meat District Celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with New Shaquille O'Neal Burger Patties

August 27, 2021

September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day, and what better way to celebrate than with Meat District’s butcher-crafted, premium meats. Gearing up for the holiday, Meat District is launching their new Shaq Burger in partnership with former professional basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal. The Shaq Burger features Angus beef brisket, chuck and short rib mix blended in just the right proportions so each burger is perfectly tender, flavorful and juicy.


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Meat District Launches Line of Tri-Tip Angus Beef Steaks in 5 Flavors

Varieties include Rosemary Porcini, Sweet & Smokey, Roasted Chile, Steak House, and a classic Santa Maria recipe.
May 27, 2021

In honor of Memorial Day, Meat District butcher-crafted, premium meats unveils five flavor-packed varieties of tri-tip angus beef now available at Safeway, Jewel, Food Lion and Save Mart supermarkets to help consumers kick off summer and grilling season. Flavors include Rosemary Porcini, Sweet & Smokey, Roasted Chile, Steak House, and a classic Santa Maria recipe. 


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Texas Tech receives USDA grant to study effects of aging on beef

Researchers will use the rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) technology to identify compositional differences in beef. The goal is to predict beef sensory performance to determine the exact peak of beef aging.
August 23, 2019
Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR), Lubbock, Texas, received a $294,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service to study the effects of aging on beef.
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Survey: Beef Checkoff Program drives demand for beef

Producers conclude that the checkoff program is making a difference in the beef industry, and they understand its positive, global impact.
March 22, 2019
The majority of beef producers are in favor of the Beef Checkoff Program, and in fact, 80% says the checkoff drives demand for beef, according to an independent study conducted by Luce Research, Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Study: 20% of Americans responsible for nearly half of U.S. food-related greenhouse gas emissions

If Americans in the highest impact group shifted their diets to align with the average U.S. diet, the 1-day greenhouse gas emissions reduction would be equivalent to eliminating 661 million passenger vehicle miles.
March 21, 2018
On any given day, 20% of Americans account for nearly half of U.S. diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, with high levels of beef consumption being a large factor, according to a new study released by researchers at Tulane University, New Orleans, La., and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Increase in U.S. beef production leads to lower prices in meat case

Beef production is currently on an upward trend, with production projected to rise 6% in 2016 and another 4% in 2017.
December 14, 2016
As consumers shop at the meat case this holiday season and into the New Year, they'll see lower retail prices on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin and rib roast, according to CattleFax.
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Study shows beef, pork export volumes higher in July

July beef export volume increased 8% from a year ago to 99,341 metric tons–the second-largest monthly total this year.
September 13, 2016
U.S. red meat exports posted solid results in July, with volumes for both U.S. beef and pork trending higher than a year ago, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
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Millennials deem quality as biggest factor in selecting beef

Millennial consumers denote beef’s taste and experiential attributes as the highest indicators of quality.
August 2, 2016
New consumer research from The Beef Checkoff, Centennial, Colo., shows that Millennial consumers denote beef’s taste and experiential attributes as the highest indicators of quality.
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