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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

Increasing Exposure of Northeast US Seafood in Wenzhou, China

June 19, 2020

Recently, Food Export–Northeast partnered with Wenzhou Pullman Panjin Oriental Ginza - a hotel in Wenzhou, China - to create a special menu promotion featuring Northeast US scallops and American lobster.

Seafood Program

Northeast US Seafood Species Promotions Overseas

June 19, 2020

As foreign markets begin to reopen after coronavirus, Food Export–Northeast is ramping up seafood promotions to reclaim markets and to develop new markets. To help demonstrate the value of these promotions, we wanted to take you behind the scenes and show you what these promotions look like.

Seafood Program

New Cookbook Teaches Chinese Consumers How to Cook American Lobster at Home

June 19, 2020

As Chinese interest in Northeast US seafood grows and prices remain affordable for consumers, Food Export–Northeast’s In-Market Representative for China and Hong Kong, has come up with a number of innovative ways to promote these seafood products.

Market Updates

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

June 16, 2020

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

Funding

USDA Trade Finance Programs

June 10, 2020

Did you know USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) provides trade finance solutions for exporters of U.S. agricultural products to developing markets? Find out more about the programs available in this week's blog.

COVID-19

Tips for Exporting in a Non-Travel Environment

May 27, 2020

Looking for creative ways to continue to grow your international exports during this unique time of no travel? Learn more about a few of Food Export's programs and services that can help!

Market Updates

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

May 20, 2020

Get an update directly from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the globe.

Seafood Program

Encouraging German Chefs to Use American Lobster on Their Menus

May 14, 2020

This article is an interview with Food Export - Northeast In-Market Representative Alexander Wever about his recommendations for effective seafood marketing in Germany and other Northern European countries.

Seafood Program

News Bulletin: Northeast US Lobster Suppliers Now Able to Export to Brazil

May 14, 2020

Find out more about the recent announcement that Northeast US Lobster suppliers are now able to export to Brazil.