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Friday, September 3, 2021

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U.S. Red Meat Exporters and Latin American Buyers Reunite at USMEF Product Showcase
More than 130 red meat buyers from 21 countries across Central and South America and the Caribbean gathered in San Jose, Costa Rica, for the 10th anniversary edition of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin American Product Showcase. Fifty-five U.S. exporting companies exhibited at the event, which was held annually from 2011-2019 before the COVID pandemic forced a postponement in 2020.

The showcase, held Aug. 25-26, is well-established as a go-to event for buyers and sellers alike, but this year's participants were especially anxious to renew business relationships and pursue new opportunities in face-to-face meetings. Pork and beef producers who provide financial support for the showcase also participated, with this year's event receiving funding from the USDA Market Access Program, the Beef Checkoff Program, the National Pork Board, the United Soybean Board, the Nebraska Beef Council and the Texas Beef Council.

"Despite all the travel challenges and other COVID-related restrictions, we were able to move forward with the showcase and the participants are very thankful to be back together after a long absence," Lucia Ruano, USMEF regional representative for Central America and the Dominican Republic, said. "It's a great opportunity not only to meet with suppliers, but also with colleagues from Colombia and other countries to learn about new concepts and product ideas. Right now U.S. pork is the main driver of our business - it has been growing and growing."

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