US Pork Gains Ground as Center-of-Plate Option in Central America
Central America has been one of the fastest growing regions for U.S. pork exports in recent years, and demand is reaching new heights in 2026. Pork exports to Central America are up 11% in volume and 15% in value from last year's record pace.
U.S. Meat Export Federation Regional Representative Lucia Ruano says one of the keys to this growth has been to expand the use of U.S. pork beyond raw material for further processing to a higher-value, center-of-the-plate feature item. Ruano and her team conduct educational programs for everyone from importers...
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