Food Export Blog

Welcome to Food for Thought, Food Export’s official blog!  On this page you can find the latest in industry trends, current events, upcoming activities, and more.

 

Find a story
Branded Program

Sustainability Practices in the Branded Program

April 24, 2023

In this month’s Branded Program blog, we discuss the sustainability practices some of our participating companies are currently employing.

Seafood Program

May Inbound Shellfish Mission Offers Opportunity to Meet One-On-One with Buyers

April 17, 2023

Food Export-Northeast is continuing to build international markets for Northeast shellfish with a new Inbound Shellfish Mission in May.

Seafood Program

The Valuable Role In-Market Representatives Play in Building Awareness and Sales for Northeast Seafood

April 10, 2023

Food Export's network of In-Market Representatives can be a huge asset for Northeast seafood suppliers. If you’re not familiar with how our IMRs operate, here is an overview of what they bring to the table.

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – March 2023

April 4, 2023

March 2023 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.

Events

Monthly Event Recap – February 2023

March 23, 2023

February 2023 was a busy month for Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast. Check out all the events we hosted and attended in our monthly recap blog!

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – February 2023

March 21, 2023

February 2023 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.

Sustainability Spotlight

Sustainability Spotlight: International Perspectives on Tackling Food Waste

March 13, 2023

Don't miss the latest Sustainability Spotlight blog! This second installment continues the conversation around food waste by discussing awareness tactics and activities in different markets around the world.

Events

Monthly Event Recap – January 2023

February 28, 2023

January 2023 was a busy month for Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast. Check out all the events we hosted and attended in our monthly recap blog!

Seafood Program

2022 Year in Review Part 2: China and Hong Kong Retail Promotions Drive Northeast Seafood Sales

February 20, 2023

In 2022, Food Export–Northeast supported 16 retail promotions, including in-store, online, and combinations of both channels, resulting in a return of nearly US$20 in Northeast U.S. seafood sales for every $1 invested.