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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Growing Interest in Northeast US Seafood in the Hong Kong Market

March 17, 2021

Although 2020 was a challenging year, Food Export–Northeast’s Hong Kong In-Market Representative team was able to host 11 successful foodservice and retail promotions featuring Northeast US seafood products.

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Meet with Overseas Buyers at the 2021 Virtual Seafood Buyers Mission

March 8, 2021

Food Export–Northeast plans to host its annual March Seafood Buyers Mission as a virtual event from March 22-25, 2021. Find out more about the upcoming event!

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Growing Taste for Processed American Lobster and Jonah Crab in Taiwan

March 8, 2021

See a couple of the ways Food Export - Northeast is working to help grow the taste for American Lobster and Jonah Crab in Taiwan.

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Maine’s Emily Lane Adds Depth to Food Export’s Seafood Promotion Efforts

March 8, 2021

In 2020 Food Export-Northeast has sought the help of Emily Lane, President of Blue Lobster Consulting, LLC. to help increase marketing efforts for American Lobster and Jonah Crab. Learn more about her in this blog.