ANALYSIS: US 90% Lean Imported Beef Starts 2026 With Growing Price Divergence Among Origins
Since the start of 2026, a notable price divergence has emerged between 90% lean boneless beef sourced from Australia and New Zealand (Au/NZ) and comparable Brazilian product. These two origins represent the dominant sources of imported lean beef flowing into the US market, where they serve a critical role in ground beef blending operations as processors combine imported 90s with fattier domestic trim to achieve target lean percentages for retail and foodservice programs.Historically, the two origins trade in..
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