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.

 

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Seafood Program

Marketing Resource to Educate EU Shellfish Buyers About the American Oyster

April 4, 2022

The European Union trade ban for shellfish has been lifted, offering new opportunities for Northeast U.S. seafood suppliers, starting with Massachusetts, to grow their exports.

Seafood Program

Recapping Our Week at Seafood Expo North America 2022

April 4, 2022

The Food Export–Northeast team enjoyed the opportunity to once again experience Seafood Expo North America in Boston in person for the first time in three years!

Seafood Program

In-Depth Education Day for In-Market Representatives and Buyers Ahead of Seafood Expo North America

April 4, 2022

Food Export - Northeast held an event at Boston University focused on educating our In-Market Representatives on American lobster and Jonah crab.

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – March 2022

March 16, 2022

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

Export Education

Export Q & A: 2022 Ag Export Forecast

March 14, 2022

2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Forecast

Branded Program

Branded Program Master Class: Contractor Claims

March 8, 2022

Welcome to the first installment of a new Branded Program blog series. This series will explore some of the more complicated claims that Branded participants can submit for. A new installment will be posted each month!

Events

Refresher on How to Prepare for Meetings with Foreign Buyers

March 2, 2022

Has it been awhile since you had an in-person meeting with a foreign buyer? Check out our refresher blog with all the tips and tricks you'll need to be prepared now that in-person activities and meetings are back.

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – February 2022

February 16, 2022

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

Seafood Program

Introducing the U.S. Atlantic Sea Scallop Buyer’s Guide

February 11, 2022

Find out more abut the online buyer's guide we created for foreign buyers to learn about the U.S. Atlantic Sea Scallop.