December 1998
Volume X, No. 12

Features

Portugal: Poised for Prosperity

The times are a-changing in Portugal’s agricultural import market: Basic commodities are out; intermediate and high-value products are in.

The U.S. Food Export Showcase: A Winning Show-Within-a-Show

The Food Marketing Institute’s Supermarket Industry Convention wouldn’t be complete without The Showcase, a special place where small- to mid-sized companies can strut their stuff.

Customized Pork Pleases Japan

Discriminating Japanese consumers like to know where their dinners come from.

California Tomato Growers Go the Extra Mile for Japan

At first, Japan came down hard on their tomatoes–but there was no point in being thin-skinned. So now California growers are packing and shipping specifically for the Japanese market.

U.S. Frozen Chicken Wings It in Poland

Despite stiff tariffs and limited tariff-rate quotas, U.S. frozen chicken parts are still competitive and gaining market share in Poland. One reason why–the national flair with sausage.

Tips for Safer Travel Overseas

Be a wise traveler. Before you reach for that passport, take a few moments to consider personal security.

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