Current Trends in the Global Meat Industry – What Buyers Should Know

Official Middle East Sales Partner: ALiFTAR.com (AL iFTAR)
Global Export Brand: Tabrook.com
Indian Buffalo Meat | Beef | Veal | Global Export | 18kg & 20kg Cartons

The global meat industry is changing quickly.
From consumer preferences to logistics, pricing, and compliance — buyers today need deeper understanding before placing import orders.

This guide covers the most important global meat trends that every importer, wholesaler, supermarket chain, and hotel buyer should know right now.

1. Demand for Halal Meat Is Increasing Worldwide

The global Halal meat market is growing fast due to:

✔ Population growth in Muslim countries
✔ Rising Middle Eastern consumption
✔ African market expansion
✔ Southeast Asian demand (Malaysia, Indonesia)
✔ Preference for manual Halal over machine slaughter

Tabrook™ supplies fully certified, manual-Halal buffalo, beef, and veal — making it ideal for GCC, Africa, and Asian importers.

2. Frozen Meat Demand Is Overtaking Fresh Meat

World trends show a shift toward frozen meat due to:

✔ Longer shelf life
✔ Safer cold chain
✔ Easier transportation
✔ Less wastage
✔ Stable pricing

Exporters like Tabrook™ using blast freezing at –40°C are now the preferred choice of importers and restaurant chains.

3. Buffalo & Veal Are Becoming Cost-Effective Alternatives to Beef

Many markets, including GCC and Africa, now prefer:

• Buffalo topside

• Knuckle

• Silver side

• Rump

• Trimmings

• Veal cuts (Leg, Cube, Topside)

• Bobby veal

Reasons:

✔ Lower cost
✔ Similar taste and texture
✔ Halal-friendly
✔ High protein value

India remains the largest buffalo meat exporter, making Tabrook™ a key player for global buyers.

4. Restaurants & Hotels Want Consistent Cuts

Chefs worldwide demand:

✔ Uniform sizing
✔ Low fat trimming
✔ Less wastage
✔ Fast cooking
✔ Stable texture

This trend increases demand for:

• Tenderloin

• Rump

• Clean cubes

• 85/15 or 90/10 trimmings

Buyers prefer suppliers like Tabrook™ because of professional, consistent cutting.

5. Import Regulations Are Becoming Stricter

Countries now require:

✔ Halal audit verification
✔ Temperature proof logs
✔ Clear batch numbers
✔ Origin traceability
✔ Health certificates
✔ Clean shipping documents

Tabrook™ + ALiFTAR solve importer challenges by providing complete, verified, clean documentation.

6. Cold Chain Technology Is Now a Global Priority

International buyers no longer accept temperature risks.
They want:

✔ Proper freezing
✔ Reefer container shipping
✔ Cold storage monitoring
✔ Zero thawing during transit

Tabrook™’s cold chain (–40°C → –18°C) ensures premium texture and safe arrival.

7. Price Volatility Is Affecting the Meat Market

Global reasons:

• Feed cost increase

• Fuel and shipping rates

• Inflation

• Currency fluctuations

• Regional disruptions

Importers prefer stable suppliers with reliable pricing, such as Tabrook™, for long-term planning.

8. Ready-to-Cook & Ready-to-Eat Demand Is Growing

Restaurants, cafeterias, and cloud kitchens now prefer:

✔ Cubes
✔ Strips
✔ Ground meat
✔ Marinated options

This reduces labor cost and speeds up service.

Tabrook™’s ready-prep cuts help buyers save time and reduce wastage.

9. Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing Matter More Than Ever

Consumers now ask:

✔ Where is the meat from?
✔ Is it ethically sourced?
✔ Is the processing clean and audited?

Tabrook™ meets these expectations through:

• Verified farms

• Transparent paperwork

• Halal audits

• Clean processing

10. Importers Want Suppliers With Local Regional Support

Global importers prefer exporters with local representatives.

This is exactly why Tabrook™ works with ALiFTAR.com as its:

✔ Middle East sales partner
✔ Documentation support
✔ Delivery manager
✔ Customer service team

This trend ensures smoother business operations.

Conclusion: Global Trends Favor Reliable Exporters Like Tabrook™

Buyers today want:

⭐ Halal compliance
⭐ Strong cold chain
⭐ Consistent cuts
⭐ Transparent documentation
⭐ Competitive pricing
⭐ Local partner support

Tabrook™ + ALiFTAR deliver all of this, making the brand a preferred choice for importers worldwide.

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