The Port of Corpus Christi

July 22, 2003

Mexican Meat Industry Council to Meet In Corpus Christi

A group of industry leaders within the Mexican meat trade, the Consejo Mexicano De La Carne, recently hosted their membership meeting in Corpus Christi.This group comprised of about 70 members, representing importers, exporters, distributors, meat packers and special suppliers to the meat industry was in Corpus Christi on Thursday, July 17 for a two day meeting, which included their annual membership meeting on July 18.

“ The Port was excited to have this distinguished group of leaders from the Mexico meat industry here in Corpus Christi. This was an ideal opportunity to showcase our City and its many opportunities for business, as well as, leisure activities. This time was another step towards building more refrigerated cargo trade with our neighbor, Mexico,” said Ruben Bonilla, Chairman, Port Commission.

For their visit, the Port of Corpus created a one-day forum at the Ortiz Center aimed at exploring and developing business opportunities between Corpus Christi and Mexico.

Key speakers included HEB Director of Global Sourcing Doug Macy who will discuss their expansion in Mexico. Phil Taylor of Outlands in New Zealand addressed new trends in New Zealand meat exports. Taylor is the only exporter of certified natural beef and organic beef. One of his major customers is Texas-based company, Whole Foods Market. Jeff Isenmann, Chair of Meat Importers Council of America (MICA) and Managing Director of AMH Beef Imports for Swift and Company provided an overview on MICA.

The conference also included of the Port of Corpus Christi Cold Storage, as well as, informative speakers who addressed agriculture regulations, border and customs issues, and logistics and chartering refrigerated vessels.
Opened in 2000, the Port of Corpus Christi’s Cold Storage has quickly become the port of choice for import frozen and refrigerated commodities destined for the domestic and Mexican market.

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