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Seafood Program

USDA/FAS Market Reports a Valuable Resource for Suppliers to Gain Export Insights

April 20, 2021

Food Export-Northeast regularly refers U.S. seafood suppliers to the USDA and Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) international office's market reports. These comprehensive reports are an excellent resource on rapidly changing markets.

Seafood Program

Growing Interest in Northeast US Seafood Products Evident at 2021 Seafood Buyers Mission

April 20, 2021

Food Export-Northeast held its 2021 Seafood Buyers Mission online in late March. The four-day event, traditionally hosted in person to coincide with the Seafood Expo North America trade show in Boston, was attended by 14 US seafood suppliers and 16 international buyers.

Seafood Program

Singaporean Chef Series Showcases Unique Ways to Prepare American Lobster and Scallops

April 20, 2021

Food Export-Northeast and our In-Market Representative from Singapore developed a series of videos and articles featuring delicious recipes for U.S. lobster and scallops featuring Singapore Chefs.

Market Research

Stay Up to Date on Important Changes to Mexico’s Retail Label Regulations

April 15, 2021

Get an overview of the new Front of Packaging Labeling laws being put into effect in the Mexican market directly from our In-Market Representative and Staff.

Branded Program

Branded Program Update – Credit Card Payments Now Available!

March 31, 2021

Learn how to pay your Branded Program fees using a credit card, a new feature for 2021!

Market Research

Tips for Communicating with International Business Contacts

March 30, 2021

In this week's blog our guest author Suzanne Milshaw highlight's some of the most important issues to keep in mind when communicating with your international contacts.

Market Updates

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

March 23, 2021

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

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.