About Australian Meat Industry | Red Meat Industry

The Australian livestock industries are committed to producing safe, quality meat for their customers around the world. There are several areas of focus in which we take particular pride:

A Rich History in Red Meat Production The Australian meat and livestock industries have been over 200 years in the making. Foundations laid many years ago have helped our industries evolve into the dynamic and progressive entity they are today. The combined integrity of our ranchers and packers, along with the advantages of an unspoiled environment, has underpinned Australia's reputation from producing some of the highest quality red meat available. Australian red meat is certainly product of its environment.

Advanced Ranch Management Australian ranchers are recognized around the world for their animal husbandry and ranch management techniques. The Australian livestock industries take pride in their genetics and are at the forefront of technological advancements in livestock production efficiency. Australian ranchers are also highly progressive in the areas of pasture improvement and water management.

A Meat Packing Leader The Australian meat packing sector is a world leader in red meat dressing and fabrication. Australian packing plants employ the latest technologies to ensure continued improvement in production efficiency without sacrificing quality or meat safety.

An Experienced Exporter Australia has exported meat for more than a century. Focused on meeting customer specifications, the Australian red meat industry tailors production and packing to the needs of their customers in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Safe and Wholesome Products All Australian export meat packing plants are regulated by the Australian federal government through the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). AQIS is certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion (SAGARPA) to inspect and regulate Australian-export meat for the North American market.

USDA, CFIA and SAGARPA ensure that AQIS carries out inspection services via on-plant Australian federal government inspectors. These inspectors ensure Australian plants maintain standards equivalent to United States, Canadian and Mexican domestic meat plants. In addition, USDA, CFIA and SAGARPA conduct regular audits of Australian meat plants and individually license plants to produce meat for the North American market.

Just What Your Business Needs Whether you require restaurant-ready or retail cuts ideally suited to your operation, we invite you to make Australian red meat a prosperous part of your business.