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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COVID-19

Connect with Seafood Buyers from Asia Without Traveling This October

August 9, 2021

Food Export–Northeast is offering U.S. seafood suppliers two opportunities to meet or reconnect with Asia’s seafood buyers in October 2021!

Seafood Program

Connect Directly with International Seafood Buyers with the Virtual Rep Finder

August 6, 2021

Travel restrictions are still hampering most international travel. But you can still meet buyers! See how you can connect virtually with seafood buyers around the globe with our Virtual Rep Finder service.

COVID-19

A Look into China’s Pandemic Recovery & What’s Happening in its Retail and Foodservice Sectors

August 6, 2021

An inside look into how China is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic with updates about their retail and foodservice sectors.

Seafood Program

Berlin’s Grillwalker Event Features Unique Way to Prepare American Lobster Tails

June 16, 2021

To raise awareness in Germany about the versatility of American lobster Food Export­–Northeast organized a promotion where Berlin’s iconic Grillwalkers cook split American lobster tails.

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Driving Polish Interest in an “American Culinary Treasure”: American Lobster

May 17, 2021

Read all about how Food Export–Northeast was invited by the USDA/FAS Office of Agricultural Affairs in a special promotion of US foods in collaboration with the HORECA GASTROFOOD Trade Fair in Krakow, Poland.

Seafood Program

Seven Resources to Help Educate New Employees on Seafood Exporting

May 17, 2021

Check out these 7 free or low-cost resources and services that will help you as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes and export opportunities grow.

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.

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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.