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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Export Education

Export Q & A: Reaching Out to Buyers Before an Event

December 6, 2021

Reaching Out to Buyers Before an Event

Seafood Program

Part 2: Expanding Your Overseas Marketing Program Beyond Trade Shows

December 6, 2021

Second blog post in a series highlighting some of the way Northeast US Seafood suppliers can utilized the Branded Program beyond just trade shows.

Seafood Program

Collaborating with Industry Experts to Educate Foreign Buyers on Northeast US Oysters

December 6, 2021

Recently we collaborated with two Northeast oyster experts–Barton Seaver, a renowned seafood chef and author and Bob Rheault, Executive Director of East Coast Shellfish Grower’s Association–to develop new videos on oysters for international buyers and chefs.

Seafood Program

Introducing Northeast American Oysters to Overseas Buyers

December 6, 2021

To help foreign buyers better understand the delicious, diverse, and sustainable Northeast U.S. Oysters we have created an online American Oyster Buyer’s Guide.

Branded Program

Branded Program Industry Spotlight Series: Hemp

November 30, 2021

Part 6 of a new blog series that features industry segments and explores how to use the Branded Program to it's fullest potential. This post is about Hemp based products.

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Report – November 2021

November 22, 2021

November 2021 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.

COVID-19

Pandemic Market Recovery Series – Singapore

November 16, 2021

Fifth installment of our new blog series that will bring front-row insights from our global network of IMRs focusing on COVID-19 recovery efforts in different markets. This installment is about Singapore.

Market Research

Weathering the Global Supply Chain Storm: Industry Veterans Share Wisdom for Small and Medium-Size Food Exporters

November 10, 2021

Confused about the global supply chain crisis and shipping delays? This blog gives an overview of the situation and helpful tips for U.S. suppliers trying to navigate the situation.

Export Education

Export Q & A: CIP vs CIF Incoterms

November 10, 2021

CIP vs CIF Incoterms