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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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New Video Showcases Northeast US Seafood Industry

July 10, 2020

We recently created an industry overview video that showcases the people, places, products, organizations and harvesting practices that make Northeast US seafood trusted suppliers of high quality, safe and sustainable seafood to markets worldwide.

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Virtually Introducing Northeast US Seafood to Chefs in Hong Kong

July 10, 2020

To introduce Northeast US seafood, specifically American lobster and scallops, to Hong Kong chefs, Food Export-Northeast recently partnered with the US Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) Hong Kong to participate in a virtual chef seminar.

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Promote Your Seafood Products Overseas with the Support of Food Export–Northeast

July 10, 2020

Learn how to promote your seafood products overseas with a variety of Food Export–Northeast programs and services.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.