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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Sustainability Spotlight

Sustainability Spotlight: International Perspectives on Tackling Food Waste

March 13, 2023

Don't miss the latest Sustainability Spotlight blog! This second installment continues the conversation around food waste by discussing awareness tactics and activities in different markets around the world.

Events

Monthly Event Recap – January 2023

February 28, 2023

January 2023 was a busy month for Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast. Check out all the events we hosted and attended in our monthly recap blog!

Seafood Program

2022 Year in Review Part 2: China and Hong Kong Retail Promotions Drive Northeast Seafood Sales

February 20, 2023

In 2022, Food Export–Northeast supported 16 retail promotions, including in-store, online, and combinations of both channels, resulting in a return of nearly US$20 in Northeast U.S. seafood sales for every $1 invested.

Seafood Program

Programs and Trade Missions to Help Expand International Reach

February 17, 2023

Expand international reach for your seafood products by utilizing Food Export’s services and participating in Buyers Missions and Focused Trade Missions.

Seafood Program

Cultivating International Chef Champions for Frozen American Lobster Products

February 17, 2023

Chef and Sustainable Seafood Expert Barton Seaver traveled to three export markets in November 2022 to build awareness about American lobster products.

Sustainability Spotlight

Sustainability Spotlight: Innovating around Food Waste

February 16, 2023

Don't miss our new Sustainability Spotlight series! This first installment addresses the global challenge of food waste and some ways that U.S. suppliers are tackling this issue.

From the Field: In-Market Representative Reports – January 2023

January 30, 2023

January 2023 monthly update from our global network of In-Market Representatives about what's going on in markets around the world.

Seafood Program

2022 Year in Review Part 1: China HRI Seafood Promotional Activities Drive American Lobster Sales

January 23, 2023

In the first part of 2022, for every US$1 Food Export–Northeast invested in promotional activities in China and Hong Kong, US$15 in sales were generated for the Northeast seafood industry.

Seafood Program

Northeast Seafood Pavilion Planned for Seafood Expo Global 2023

January 23, 2023

Establish a presence at the leading global seafood industry show with the support of Food Export–Northeast.