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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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.

Advisor Program

What is the Export Advisor Program?

May 11, 2020

The Export Advisor Program is a year-long service that provides customized assistance from an experienced advisor to help your company enhance your exporting efforts. Find out more about this program and if it might be a good fit for you in our blog.

Funding

5 CARES Act Programs that Could Help Your Business

April 30, 2020

Over the past few weeks, the CARES Act has continued to introduce and detail new programs and funding that offers a variety of programs and benefits for various types of industries and businesses. Learn more about 5 of those programs in this blog post.

Branded Program

Marketing Support for Your Importer

April 28, 2020

Find out how the Branded Program can help offset international marketing costs for a U.S. supplier using an international importer.

Branded Program

Develop Foreign Market Compliant Labels with Support from the Branded Program

April 13, 2020

Did you know that label and package development done to comply with the importing laws of a foreign country is eligible for 50% reimbursement through the Branded Program? Find out more in this week's blog!

Seafood Program

How In-Market Representatives Help Bring Suppliers New Leads

April 9, 2020

Food Export–Northeast’s In-Market Representatives serve as supplier eyes and ears on the ground when exploring export opportunities in various international markets.

Seafood Program

Recommended Activities to Help Grow Your Export Business in Taiwan

April 9, 2020

Food Export–Northeast is sharing an interview series with In-Market Representatives from three different Asian countries. This article is about our IMRs in Taiwan.