U.S. red meat exports strong in first quarter

摘要

During the first quarter of 2008, U.S. red meat exports continued their strong showing with an increase of 41 percent in pork exports and 29 percent in beef (including variety meat), according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.rn"We're seeing continued strong performance in both sectors," said Erin Daley, USMEF manager of research and analysis. "The weak U.S. dollar is certainly a factor, and gains are being made despite the growing shortage of shipping containers to take our exports to overseas markets. That issue may become more significant in the second quarter, particularly as the South Korean beef market begins to heat up."