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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Branded Program

3 New Initiatives to Help Suppliers Seize Global Growth Opportunities

March 17, 2021

Our website and brand look a little different now. Learn about our 3 new initiatives to help U.S. suppliers continue to grow new international export opportunities!

Seafood Program

Reimagining Buyer Education Sessions for the 2021 Seafood Buyers Mission

March 17, 2021

See how Food Export-Northeast is adapting their Buyer Education to be virtual for the upcoming Virtual Buyers Mission: Seafood event.

Seafood Program

Growing Interest in Northeast US Seafood in the Hong Kong Market

March 17, 2021

Although 2020 was a challenging year, Food Export–Northeast’s Hong Kong In-Market Representative team was able to host 11 successful foodservice and retail promotions featuring Northeast US seafood products.

Seafood Program

Meet with Overseas Buyers at the 2021 Virtual Seafood Buyers Mission

March 8, 2021

Food Export–Northeast plans to host its annual March Seafood Buyers Mission as a virtual event from March 22-25, 2021. Find out more about the upcoming event!

Seafood Program

Growing Taste for Processed American Lobster and Jonah Crab in Taiwan

March 8, 2021

See a couple of the ways Food Export - Northeast is working to help grow the taste for American Lobster and Jonah Crab in Taiwan.

Seafood Program

Maine’s Emily Lane Adds Depth to Food Export’s Seafood Promotion Efforts

March 8, 2021

In 2020 Food Export-Northeast has sought the help of Emily Lane, President of Blue Lobster Consulting, LLC. to help increase marketing efforts for American Lobster and Jonah Crab. Learn more about her in this blog.

Seafood Program

Introducing the Food Export–Northeast Jonah Crab Buyer’s Guide

March 8, 2021

Food Export - Northeast has developed a Jonah Crab Buyers Guide to help increase education on this emerging species in US Northeastern waters.

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – February 2021

February 24, 2021

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

Seafood Program

Food Export–Northeast Program Coordinator Named to Advisory Committee

February 11, 2021

Food Export­–Northeast Seafood Program Coordinator, Colleen Coyne, was named to the US Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Animals and Animal Products.