Originally Posted by
ILuvParis
It's the cattle, not the location. I believe Wagyu beef has been raised in the U.S. for 20+ years. (I don't know who brought the cattle over originally.
). And Wagyu burgers are common all over the U.S.
At any rate, I don't think it's a "marketing fail" if they're having trouble keeping up with demand.
Nah, Wagyu refers to Japanese cattle. The American version is crossbred with other breeds. Not the same product at all. Gold vs. bronze, The American public at large does not understand this concept. People used to the real thing generally look at this version as significantly inferior.
What is called Wagyu is the US is in 99% of the cases just a derivative product. Probably more accurate to call it Beigyu (i.e., Nth. American beef).
Try real Wagyu and you'll quickly note the difference.
Massive marketing fail, if we use honesty or accuracy as benchmarks.
