Food Export Blog

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From the Desk of The Branded Program Managers: 3 Tips for Receiving Quicker Reimbursements

November 24, 2020

Learn 3 tips to help you receive your reimbursement for claims submitted through the Branded Program quicker!

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – November 2020

November 17, 2020

November 2020 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.

Seafood Program

Introducing the Food Export–Northeast American Lobster Products Buyer’s Guide

November 13, 2020

To help build awareness for American lobster products in overseas markets we have developed an online interactive go-to resource for international seafood buyers.

Seafood Program

Food Export–Northeast Investing to Raise Profile of Northeast US Seafood Industry

November 13, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close we wanted to share our work on behalf of the Northeast US seafood industry and its impact on the sector.

Market Research

How to Access Online Market Research from the Foreign Ag Service

November 10, 2020

Market research is one of the most important tools U.S. suppliers have to help them become better exporters. Learn step by step how to access the USDA's FAS GAIN Reports which can offer valuable information about international markets in this blog.

Branded Program

From the Desk of the Branded Program Managers – Branded Application Best Practices

November 2, 2020

Food Export - Midwest Branded Program Manager Molly Burns shares some best practices to keep in mind when submitting your 2021 Branded Program application.

Market Research

Export Outlook: Top Markets and Products Going into 2021

October 27, 2020

In this blog we highlight 15 of the current top international markets for U.S. agricultural exports. There is plenty of export potential for U.S. suppliers heading into 2021.

Virtual Events

How to Qualify Foreign Leads from Virtual Events and More!

October 21, 2020

Learn more about our Lead Qualification Service and hear directly from a U.S. supplier how it was successful for them.

Market Updates

From the Field: In-Market Representative Report – October 2020

October 20, 2020

October 2020 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.