September 1997
Volume IX, No. 9

Features

• Brazil’s Pet Owners Opt for U.S. Pet Food
  In this rapidly expanding market, U.S. pet food exporters will be facing increased competition as other manufacturers step up production.

• Pampered Pets Spur Sharp Growth in U.S. Pet Food Exports
  The U.S. is the world’s largest exporter of pet foods, and sales are booming.

• U.S. Soybeans to Thailand: A Golden Opportunity, But No Guarantees
  Thailand has become an important market for U.S. soybean meal, thanks to its growing livestock industry, limited soybean production and new liberal trade policy.

• Dominican Republic, Island Market for U.S. Fruit
  As grocers in this Caribbean country learn proper handling techniques for apples, grapes and pears, sales are expected to rise well beyond the current 15-percent annual growth rate.

• Snack Exports to Ecuador Show Smacking Good Growth
  U.S. exports of cookies, chocolates, candies and chips to Ecuador jumped from $210,000 in 1990 to more than $4 million in 1995, and predictions say, more!

• Korea’s Retail Food Sector Rides a Tidal Wave of Change
  The advent of the hypermarket in Korea is changing the face of the entire retail sector, creating new opportunities for food and beverage exporters.

• Trade Shows Link U.S. Seafood Exporters to Chinese Customers
  Trade shows provide unique opportunities for seafood businesses to explore the Chinese market and make personal contact with future customers.

• Reaching Out To Prime the Export Market
  FAS’ outreach efforts overseas have resulted in recordbreaking export sales. Now FAS is extending this expertise to domestic agricultural entities.

• Blueprint for a More Food-Secure World To Be Unveiled
  The public process of identifying the priorities, actions and commitments that the United States will undertake to reduce hunger is near completion.

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