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Seafood Program

Connecting with European Shellfish Buyers – Trade Mission Update

October 20, 2022

Food Export-Northeast organized and hosted a first-time ever shellfish-focused trade mission to Yerseke (The Netherlands) and Paris (France) in late September.

Branded Program

Branded Program Master Class on Travel Claims

October 13, 2022

Welcome to the second installment of our Branded Program blog series. This edition will explore one of the more complicated claims for Branded Program participants - travel claims.

Export Education

Export Q & A: Responding to a Trade Lead

October 10, 2022

What is the best practice for responding to a Trade Lead?

Blog

Monthly Event Recap – September 2022

October 5, 2022

September 2022 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 – September 2022

September 28, 2022

September 2022 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.

Seafood Program

Serving Up American Lobster Products to Chefs in Mexico

September 26, 2022

Raising awareness of American lobster was on the menu at Mexico City event for HRI decision makers.

Seafood Program

Videos Help China Consumers Prepare American Lobster at Home

September 26, 2022

New videos produced by USDA/FAS Agricultural Trade Office in Beijing showcase simple and tasty ways for Chinese consumers to prepare American lobster at home.

Seafood Program

Easy-to-Use Online Branded Program Resource Website

September 26, 2022

The new resource page is a one-stop shop for all your Branded Program essentials.

Branded Program

Brand Permission Form

September 20, 2022

What is the Branded Program's Branded Permission Form and do you need to include it in your 2023 application?
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