3 Ways Buying JBS Imports Australian Beef & Lamb Can Help Right Here in the USA

For the first time in nearly a decade, United States meat production is decreasing and is forecast to continue along this decline. Consumers are experiencing higher prices for meat products at grocery stores and restaurants due to the rising cost that grocery retail and foodservice providers must pay due to a decreased livestock supply.

Let's explore these challenges faced in the USA and where JBS Imports fits into the equation to support your business now and in years to come.

First, let's talk about the drought in the United States:

Ongoing conditions affecting supply and demand are causing beef prices to rise. Drought in the United States drives the market toward a future where prices might stay elevated for years. Withered grasses and?expensive grain feed prices?amid these conditions have forced ranchers to sell their cattle early and reduce herd size.?

Federally inspected (FI) beef cow slaughter by region looks at double-digit declines across most areas through the first 15 weeks of the year. Total beef cow slaughter at FI plants is down about 180 thousand cows from slaughter levels last year. LMIC is forecasting a net loss in the beef cow herd again on January 1, 2024.

1. Balance Supply & Demand in the USA

With the US Population continuing to rise, USDA Beef Production is dropping due to the conditions we've explored above and is projected to continue.

Our Australian programs can help you meet the supply and demand in the United States while ensuring continued access to affordable meat for your customers.

JBS Imports offers grass-fed and grain-fed programs, both of which have a solid demand worldwide. Australia produces 4% beef and 8% lamb and mutton supply globally. Of the total meat produced nationally in 2019, 70% was exported, with the remaining 30% going to the domestic market. With a population of just 25 million people (versus 330 million in the United States), Australia can help meet demand while maintaining balanced pricing and ensuring you can stock your shelves and freezers with ample inventory to feed your valued consumers.

2. Our Industry and Company Grading Standards Result in Exceptional Shelf Life

Choosing JBS Imports' products can help you keep your inventory healthy and reduce waste. Our meat has a global reputation for internationally superior shelf life,?with beef reaching up to 120 days and lamb reaching 90 days.

Packaging and delivery are critical links in the beef supply chain, particularly for international customers. High grading standards and technologies ensure our Australian beef and lamb are delivered to export markets in the same quality as they left the processing facility.?

How it's Done:

• Australian Processing Conditions?— Cleanliness of cattle before slaughter (due to being grass-fed) and the decreased processing speeds at slaughter result in lower microbial counts, diminishing the potential for contamination on meat surfaces. All export-accredited processors have Australian government-auditable HACCP procedures and high food safety and hygiene standards in place.
• Temperature?— Strict temperature control is maintained throughout the delivery process, inhibiting bacterial growth. Microbial growth rates at 32°F to 33.8°F are reduced by 50% compared to those at a temperature of 41°F. Keeping storage temperature as low as 30.2°F is the best way to maximize shelf life. Australian meat is transported from 29.3°F to 31.1°F.
• Vacuum Packaging?— The basis of adequate vacuum packaging to prevent spoilage and prolong the shelf life of meat is the oxygen-free environment, which inhibits the growth of spoilage bacteria while still permitting the natural tenderizing process of aging.
• Meat pH?— High pH meat (pH 6.0 and higher—the traditional definition of a 'dark cutter') will spoil more quickly than meat below pH6, as some bacteria can survive in this high pH environment. By excluding meat from the carcasses where the meat pH is greater than 6, processors can eliminate these spoilage problems.

3. Move Your Inventory, As You Make Your Claims-Conscious Consumers Happier than Ever Before

Our Australian standards for Food Safety, Animal Welfare, Quality Assurance, and Traceability are world-renowned. Consumer statistics indicate a growing trend towards healthy, conscious consumption habits, particularly regarding animal proteins. This shopping behavior is especially prevalent among Millennials and Gen Z'ers, who comprise the bulk of the buying power in the United States. These groups prioritize their values, seeking products that align with their health, animal welfare, and sustainability beliefs.

With a vast array of brands fully committed to quality, sustainability, humane conditions, third-party verification programs, and a high-level marketing strategy for exposure to the US market, JBS Imports is a synergistic partner attuned to your claims-conscious client needs & ongoing commitment to your customers.

Rigorous Standards, Backed By Programs & Certifications

All JBS Australia plants are Halal certified, producing chilled beef products with a 120-day shelf life and lamb products with a 90-day shelf life. Our operations are GFSI, NFAS, and BRC Certified. All cattle are raised under the NLIS system for lifetime traceability. A variety of our brands are MSA (Meat Standards Australia) Graded and underpinned by the JBS Farm Assurance Program.?

USA & Australia: Global Partners Sharing Similar Values.

At JBS Imports, we are committed to supporting and promoting a variety of Australian brands that directly benefit local farms, ranchers, and communities while contributing to sustainability initiatives, ethical livestock handling, and reforestation programs.

Our belief in community enrichment extends to the United States, where we partner with our domestic centers, local organizations, and USA processing facilities. We are dedicated to building better communities right here at home, feeding our families, and bolstering the US economy.

By uniting and driving interest in these international efforts, we contribute towards a globally symbiotic and dynamic force for improvement - making our world a little bit smaller, in a positive way -?helping the United States remain balanced amid supply and demand challenges while providing consumer access to high-quality, healthy, affordable proteins.

JBS Imports Offers Customized Solutions for all Your Supply and Demand Needs

Our sprawling network of processing facilities in strategically positioned locations paired with global sourcing guarantees that we can manage volume demands while adhering to the highest quality and safety standards. We work closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions that meet their unique needs, from custom cuts to specialized packaging and delivery options.

For more information, contact?[email protected]. If you're an existing client, contact your dedicated JBS Imports sales representative today for more details on how Australian products can help your business through the supply and demand challenges while getting the attention of a larger volume of US consumers.