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New Saudi Beef Regulation Expected to Benefit US Exporters, USDA Says

Saudi Arabia recently extended the shelf life for U.S. chilled beef, which is expected to save U.S. exporters money and give Saudi importers “flexibility” to buy larger quantities of U.S. beef, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service reported…

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March 26. Saudi increased the shelf life from 70 to 120 days for meat “vacuum-packed under a modified atmosphere,” which could save U.S. exporters at least $4 per kilogram and represents a “welcome sign” for many Saudi beef importers, USDA said.