Taiwan

U.S. Beef Exports: Past 10-Weeks Have Been Pretty Darn Good

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:36 GMT

Net sales of 9,100 MT were primarily for Mexico (1,800 MT), Japan (1,700 MT), Canada (1,700 MT), South Korea (1,400 MT), Vietnam (1,200 MT), and Taiwan (700 MT). Net sales of 2,900 MT for delivery in 2010 were mainly for Hong Kong (1,800 MT), South Korea (600 MT), Taiwan (400 MT), and the Philippines (100 MT). Exports of 10,600 MT were mainly to Mexico (3,100 MT), Canada (1,700 MT), Japan (1,500 MT), Vietnam (1,500 MT), and South Korea (1,300 MT).

U.S. Beef Exports By Country (Aug. vs. Sep.)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:52:52 GMT

Top 5 Countries: 1. Mexico; 2. Canada; 3. Japan; 4. Vietnam; 5. Hong Kong.

Taiwanese Protest Imports Of US Beef

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:43 GMT

Thousands of Taiwanese have taken to the streets to protest a government decision to lift a six-year ban on imports of some kinds of U.S. beef.

U.S. Meat Export Group Denies Report Halting Exports To Taiwan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:01:47 GMT

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) denied reports that the USDA has halted beef exports to Taiwan due to strict new regulations on beef from the U.S. as reported by the Taipei Times.

Taiwan Importers Join Association Against U.S. Beef

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:03 GMT

With the announcement that Taiwan will import U.S. ground beef, the Taipei Times reports that nine major importers have joined a Taipei City Government organized association refusing to accept U.S. ground beef, intestines and spinal cords.

Statement From USDA Spokeswomen Regarding Expanded Market Access For U.S. Beef In Taiwan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:15:03 GMT

The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a brief statement regarding Taiwan's announcement on the import of American beef.

Taiwan's Ma Seeks To Calm Uproar Over US Beef

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:50:08 GMT

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou moved Thursday to ease a political storm over the government's decision to lift a ban on certain U.S. beef imports, saying adequate safeguards are in place to guard against mad cow disease.

Kansas Governor: Beef Restrictions To Ease

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:56 GMT

Gov. Mark Parkinson says he has been assured that Taiwan will soon ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.

200 Stores In Taipei Join Alliance, Refuse To Sell U.S. Beef Offal

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:02:44 GMT

Taiwan News reports Taipei City Office of Commerce initiated a plan on Monday encouraging 15,000 local restaurants, grocery stores, hotels and department stores to reject the purchase of U.S. beef offal, ground beef and spinal cords.

Taiwan Allows US Bone-In Beef Despite Consumer Protests

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT

According to an article from EarthTimes.com, Taiwan Department of Health (DOH) Minister Taung Chih-liang plans to lift Taiwan’s ban on importing US bone-in beef by the end of October.