Farm Tender

Americans grilling Aussie Lamb on the 4th of July

By Sheep Producers Australia

According to research firm Numerator, around 188 million Americans plan to grill or barbecue over the July 4 holiday period.

Thomas Foods USA president Frank Tarantino said he expected Aussie lamb to feature heavily at family barbecues this week.

"Aussie lamb had long been available on most fine dining restaurants in the US, but during the pandemic Americans soon found out that grilling Aussie lamb chops at home is not that intimidating," he said.

Sheep Producers Australia CEO Bonnie Skinner said it was an exciting time for the industry to see American millennials and home chefs embracing Aussie lamb and having an interest in "the paddock to plate story".

"With the national flock predicted to grow by 5 per cent this year, Australian producers are well positioned to supply strong global demand for our product," she said.

Read this ABC story here.