Tender, juicy, healthy, flavorful and high-quality are just some of the words used to describe U.S. beef.  Packets Imports, the first Chilean company to import the complete range of U.S. bone-in and boneless beef cuts, lives up to the high standards that have become synonymous with American beef.  They expect to watch sales of U.S. beef grow exponentially in this market in the coming years.

The U.S. Embassy, Packets Imports and Eladio Restaurant will celebrate the large-scale arrival of U.S. premium beef cuts to the Chilean market by hosting a dinner for the U.S. resident community and all food lovers to sample delicious preparations of flank steak, skirt steak, t-bone and short ribs.  U.S. Ambassador Alejandro D. Wolff will open the event that will include wine tasting and live music.

Today, the United States is the world’s leading beef exporter.  U.S. beef accounts for 26 percent of the world total and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that beef production this year will expand to 57 million tons.

Statistics provided by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Chile demonstrate that Chilean demand for U.S. beef will grow from 20 to 30 percent in the coming decade.  U.S. beef exports to Chile increased 32 percent in 2010 with sales reaching USD 6.2 million for red meat and meat byproducts.  The United States has taken an aggressive worldwide marketing strategy to promote the health benefits and outstanding quality of U.S. beef.  Trade agreements, such as the U.S. –Chile Free Trade agreement support these efforts.

Rachel Bickford, USDA’s agricultural attaché to Chile, says that this is a clear example of one of the greatest benefits of international free trade – increased variety for the consumer.  Chileans now have more options to choose from when selecting the perfect cut of beef to feed their families.
This benefit is particularly important in Chile, where they consume more beef per person than the worldwide average.  Worldwide, average beef consumption is about 11.67 kilograms per person.  In Chile, the average consumption of beef is 23.6 kilograms per person per year. This is a sophisticated market for beef and there is great demand for new, high-quality cuts.

MORE FLAVOR, MORE QUALITY

Packets executive director Miguel Zalaquett says that his company is the only one  in Chile that imports such a wide variety of cuts from the United States, both bone-in and boneless.  He says U.S. beef is more tender, juicier and tastier than any other beef available in the local market.  This is because the animals are grain fed, which allows fat to accumulate between the muscles and bring out the outstanding flavorful qualities of this beef, and are young when slaughtered at 24-months.

We hope to see you on Sunday, August 7, for a "True American Beef" experience.

Eladio Restaurant     :  Av. Ossa 2234 – La Reina
R.S.V.P.                       :  378-6323
Menu                          :  CH$15.000 per personTender, juicy, healthy, flavorful and high-quality are just some of the words used to describe U.S. beef.  Packets Imports, the first Chilean company to import the complete range of U.S. bone-in and boneless beef cuts, lives up to the high standards that have become synonymous with American beef.  They expect to watch sales of U.S. beef grow exponentially in this market in the coming years.

The U.S. Embassy, Packets Imports and Eladio Restaurant will celebrate the large-scale arrival of U.S. premium beef cuts to the Chilean market by hosting a dinner for the U.S. resident community and all food lovers to sample delicious preparations of flank steak, skirt steak, t-bone and short ribs.  U.S. Ambassador Alejandro D. Wolff will open the event that will include wine tasting and live music.

Today, the United States is the world’s leading beef exporter.  U.S. beef accounts for 26 percent of the world total and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that beef production this year will expand to 57 million tons.

Statistics provided by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Chile demonstrate that Chilean demand for U.S. beef will grow from 20 to 30 percent in the coming decade.  U.S. beef exports to Chile increased 32 percent in 2010 with sales reaching USD 6.2 million for red meat and meat byproducts.  The United States has taken an aggressive worldwide marketing strategy to promote the health benefits and outstanding quality of U.S. beef.  Trade agreements, such as the U.S. –Chile Free Trade agreement support these efforts.

Rachel Bickford, USDA’s agricultural attaché to Chile, says that this is a clear example of one of the greatest benefits of international free trade – increased variety for the consumer.  Chileans now have more options to choose from when selecting the perfect cut of beef to feed their families.
This benefit is particularly important in Chile, where they consume more beef per person than the worldwide average.  Worldwide, average beef consumption is about 11.67 kilograms per person.  In Chile, the average consumption of beef is 23.6 kilograms per person per year. This is a sophisticated market for beef and there is great demand for new, high-quality cuts.

MORE FLAVOR, MORE QUALITY

Packets executive director Miguel Zalaquett says that his company is the only one  in Chile that imports such a wide variety of cuts from the United States, both bone-in and boneless.  He says U.S. beef is more tender, juicier and tastier than any other beef available in the local market.  This is because the animals are grain fed, which allows fat to accumulate between the muscles and bring out the outstanding flavorful qualities of this beef, and are young when slaughtered at 24-months.

We hope to see you on Sunday, August 7, for a "True American Beef" experience.

Eladio Restaurant     :  Av. Ossa 2234 – La Reina
R.S.V.P.                       :  378-6323
Menu                          :  CH$15.000 per person