According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the first ocean cargos of U.S. beef are about to arrive in Japan, after initial air shipments sold out in less than a day.
Although U.S. beef is still in short supply, sea shipments should ease the shortage, Chief Executive Philip Seng told Meatingplace.com.
This will be the real test of how Japanese consumers will react to US beef, when the big ships arrive. It will be interesting to see. The initial reaction was enthusiastic to say the least but the markets that are willing to carry US beef are few. If they keep capitalizing on their initial success maybe more doors will be opened and the Japanese consumer will get to decide whether they want US beef or not. It will take a while to win this market back but I think we can. Slow and steady wins the game.
Our choice is clear,
we may share
your choice,
declare
meaning and rhythm and grace
in each daily act.
Hilda Doolittle
