7 industry experts share their must-eat meat ideas for today’s menus
Changing consumer demands and broader industry trends have seen big changes in the meat dishes finding their way into commercial kitchens and onto menus. HN grilled seven experts on the latest developments they’ve noted, from the nose-to-tail cooking phenomenon to fusion creations and the glorious lesser-known cuts that are finally achieving well-deserved recognition.
A cut above with Oscar Germán Navarrete Terán, USMEF corporate chef
Oscar Germán Navarrete Terán, USMEF corporate chef for México, Central America and the Dominican Republic, explains why the US beef industry is leading the way when it comes to sustainable practices, quality and meeting customers’ demands.
Mighty Meat
We sat down with six meat-specialist chefs to get our teeth into the latest trends, what customers are ordering, marble scoring and the grass-fed versus grain-fed debate.
A U.S. beef roadshow to remember
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), represented in the GCC region and Egypt by Arab Marketing and Finance, Inc. (AMFI) S.A.L., invited importers, retailers, distributors, chefs, influencers and bloggers to attend a U.S. Beef Roadshow, which consisted of a series of U.S. Beef Training Workshops and featured Chef Jay McCarthy, a well-known chef with sound expertise and years of experience in the field.
A meaty exchange with Chef Jay McCarthy
As culinary mentor at Destination Hospitality, Chef Jay McCarthy believes that knowledge is power, especially in the kitchen. Here, he explains the importance of flavor, understanding consumers’ needs and why he remains loyal to U.S. beef.
Destination flavor with Certified Angus Beef
The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai is a destination for guests seeking first-class service and elegant dining experiences. From awe-inspiring sunset views to the sumptuous dishes served, every moment is elevated and sure to impress.
A feast for the eyes and taste buds
Eager to learn new cooking techniques and share the rich flavors and spices of home, Chef Joe Barza recently journeyed from his native Lebanon to Ohio, USA, to spend a week at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center.
Why Australian meat is growing more popular in the GCC
According to MLA’s Sam Gill, 50 percent of GCC consumers favore Australian as a trusted supplier of red meat over other import suppliers.
Meatchop elevates the butcher shop experience in Lebanon
“The absence of such a concept in Saida’s area and in the South of Lebanon as a whole encouraged our decision,” he told HN.
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More than meats the eye
Five experts get their teeth into the tasty topic of meat industry trends, sharing their thoughts on everything from getting creative with lesser-known cuts to the importance of careful sourcing and good animal welfare.