Programs and Opportunities
U.S. Soybean Growers
Celebrate 50 Years of Market Development in Japan
Here’s
an inside look at the work of the American
Soybean Association and its affiliates to
develop markets for U.S. soybeans in one of the
United States’ largest agricultural markets.
U.S. Exporter Assistance
Trade Shows and Other
Opportunities--New
Here
is a list of trade shows and promotional
opportunities endorsed or otherwise sponsored by
FAS. |
Commodities and Products
Biofuels Coming Online: International Biofuel
Use Expands--New
With
the price of crude hitting new records, FAS is
keeping an eye on eco-friendly biofuels.
Market and Trade Data
China’s Food Service Sector Continues Sustained
Growth
--New
Supported by steady economic growth in several
industries and rising per capita incomes in
urban areas, China’s HRI (hotel, institutional,
and restaurant) sector has experienced
double-digit growth in each of the past 15
years.
Look East to the Caribbean’s Food Ingredient
Markets
The
Eastern Caribbean region, particularly the
islands of Trinidad and Barbados, offer good
opportunities for U.S. suppliers of food and
beverage ingredients. |
Market and Trade Data
Belgium and the
Netherlands Gearing Up for Biofuel Production
Governments in Belgium and the Netherlands have
recently enacted ambitious production and
consumption goals to encourage biofuel use.
Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou: Profiling
Three of China’s Largest HRI Markets
--New
China’s general HRI (hotel, institutional, and
restaurant) expansion, and the differences in
its regions, can be seen in its three major
markets – Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Though they still present significant
challenges, these areas also offer opportunities
because of their developing economies, consumer
base, and infrastructure.
Italians Have a Thirst for Beer
Italians enjoy beer, and Italian production does
not satisfy their growing thirst. |
