September 3, 2009
US meat exports to Caribbean rising
The Caribbean has been a bright spot for US meat exports so far this year, with pork, beef and lamb exports all showing double-digit volume increases over the first half of 2008.
Pork exports (including variety meat) have been particularly strong, increasing by 46 percent in volume and 44 percent in value over last year.
US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Caribbean representative Elizabeth Wunderlich said pork has not only become more popular with the region's local population, but also with its hotel and restaurant industries.
Wunderlich noted that with only a few exceptions, market access for US pork has been fairly open and reliable in the region.
