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#21301

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - U.S. wheat sales up, corn down in Egypt.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:18 AM

U.S. wheat sales up, corn down in Egypt.

At a time when wheat consumption in Egypt is expected to increase 6.2 percent, up to 12.8 million metric tons in MY 2003/04 (marketing year July 2003-June 2004), the traditionally unsubsidized wheat sector has been beset with high prices. Recent devaluation of the Egyptian pound, extreme ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: U.S. wheat sales up, corn down in Egypt.

#21302

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Reaching France's retail food system.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:18 AM

Reaching France's retail food system.

U.S. agricultural exports to France totaled just over $560 million in fiscal 2003, and there is potential for this number to go up, given the fact that French per capita income is close to that of the United States, and consumers are increasingly interested in foreign and exotic foods. These ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Reaching France's retail food system.

#21303

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - U.S. and Morocco reach agreement on FTA.(Trade Notes ...)(Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:18 AM

U.S. and Morocco reach agreement on FTA.(Trade Notes ...)(Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)

In March, the United States and Morocco reached agreement on a comprehensive FTA (Free Trade Agreement) designed to strip away barriers and facilitate trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement is expected to expand a $206-million, two-way trade relationship in agricultural, ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: U.S. and Morocco reach agreement on FTA.(Trade Notes ...)(Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)

#21304

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Discounters driving Germany's grocery sector.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

Discounters driving Germany's grocery sector.

Competition from domestic and other EU (European Union) suppliers is formidable, but U.S. food and agricultural exports to Germany increased from $869.4 million in fiscal 2002 up to more than $1 billion in 2003. U.S. agricultural exports to Germany made up 17 percent of all our exports to EU ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Discounters driving Germany's grocery sector.

#21305

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - 2004-2005: trade show and mission calendar.(Calendar)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

2004-2005: trade show and mission calendar.(Calendar)

Notice on Product Origin Requirements: Products exhibited in the U.S. Pavilion must be at least 50 percent U.S. origin computed on a value or volume basis. Product labels must :indicate that the products were either produced or processed in the United States. The Organizer has the authority remove ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: 2004-2005: trade show and mission calendar.(Calendar)

#21306

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - BioFach 2004 generates sales for U.S. organic products.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

BioFach 2004 generates sales for U.S. organic products.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

In February, 21 U.S. companies exhibited in the USA Pavilion at the BioFach show in Germany, the world's largest organic products trade show. U.S. participants project $4.6 million in sales over the next 12 months. Products represented included sugar, dried fruits and nuts, wines, processed foods ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: BioFach 2004 generates sales for U.S. organic products.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

#21307

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - FAS backs health food show in the Netherlands.(Trade Notes ...)(Farm-A-Syst)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

FAS backs health food show in the Netherlands.(Trade Notes ...)(Farm-A-Syst)(Brief Article)

FAS will support a USA Food Pavilion Nov. 16-18, 2004, at the Health Ingredients Europe 2004 trade show in Amsterdam. Health Ingredients Europe is the only exhibition and conference in Europe this year solely dedicated to the health food ingredients industry. Worldwide interest in health and ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: FAS backs health food show in the Netherlands.(Trade Notes ...)(Farm-A-Syst)(Brief Article)

#21308

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Ingredients Russia: Moscow, Russia.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

Ingredients Russia: Moscow, Russia.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

The Show: Ingredients Russia is Moscow's seventh annual international show and conference for the food processing sector. This show is expected to attract 11,000 distributors, buyers and decision makers from the ingredient industry. U.S. exhibitors have a prime opportunity to display their wares ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Ingredients Russia: Moscow, Russia.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

#21309

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Japan: swelling prospects for U.S. wines.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

Japan: swelling prospects for U.S. wines.

After several years of stagnation, the Japanese wine market is on the rebound. Imports of U.S. wines are once again rising. Consumer Tastes Are Changing Since 1965, wine consumption in Japan has risen more than threefold. Wines still account for only 6.3 percent of the alcoholic beverages purchased ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Japan: swelling prospects for U.S. wines.

#21310

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - U.S.-Chile FTA brings new opportunities for U.S. exporters.(Free Trade Agreement)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:17 AM

U.S.-Chile FTA brings new opportunities for U.S. exporters.(Free Trade Agreement)

It may be due to Chile's extended length and mountainous terrain, but 6 million out of its 15 million residents are concentrated near Santiago. Consequently, as the U.S.-Chile FTA (Free Trade Agreement) goes into effect, this hub and capital remains the center of U.S. export activity in Chile. The ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: U.S.-Chile FTA brings new opportunities for U.S. exporters.(Free Trade Agreement)

#21311

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - China approves final safety certificates for U.S. biotech products.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:16 AM

China approves final safety certificates for U.S. biotech products.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

In February, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture completed its biotechnology regulatory review and granted safety certificates for Roundup Ready soybeans, two corn products and two cotton products. This is the first time China has granted permanent approval for imports of food products derived from ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: China approves final safety certificates for U.S. biotech products.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

#21312

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - U.S. imports making comeback in Argentina.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:16 AM

U.S. imports making comeback in Argentina.

Economic recovery and a stable exchange rate have set the stage for more food and beverage imports--about $500 million worth--for Argentina in 2004. Imported ingredients and brand names will again top shopping lists for Argentine consumers who are enjoying more disposable income. During most of the ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: U.S. imports making comeback in Argentina.

#21313

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Russia updates import standards and guidelines.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:16 AM

Russia updates import standards and guidelines.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

The Russian Federation has put in place a clearer process for food imports that could help U.S. exporters. The revised regulations have clarified documentation and testing requirements for many agricultural imports. Nutritional labeling requirements are now less stringent for some items, and ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Russia updates import standards and guidelines.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

#21314

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - First European buyers mission to Hawaii.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:16 AM

First European buyers mission to Hawaii.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

In January, the FAS Office of Agricultural Affairs in Paris, France, organized a French buyers mission to Hawaii sponsored by the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association. The mission, which generated estimated sales of $1.25 million, included seven buyers. French buyers were looking ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: First European buyers mission to Hawaii.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

#21315

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Focus on emerging Chinese market: Kunming.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:15 AM

Focus on emerging Chinese market: Kunming.

Yunnan Province may be a bit off the beaten path for imported food products in China, but remoteness has not lessened consumer eagerness for new products in the provincial capital city of Kunming. This is an enticing thought for U.S. exporters who are finding tremendous market opportunities for ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Focus on emerging Chinese market: Kunming.

#21316

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Great American Food: Cairo Egypt.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:15 AM

Great American Food: Cairo Egypt.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

What: The 5th Great American Food Festival Why: The objective of the festival is to promote American cuisine, to increase demand for American products at five-star hotels and restaurants and to acquaint Egyptian consumers with the high quality and diversity of American food products. To add a ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Great American Food: Cairo Egypt.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

#21317

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - USDA opens registration for export directory of U.S. food companies.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:15 AM

USDA opens registration for export directory of U.S. food companies.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

U.S. companies may now register to be included in the Export Directory of U.S. Food Distribution Companies. The directory provides information on U.S. suppliers of mixed containers of grocery and/or food service products. The project targets emerging markets that cannot support large single-product ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: USDA opens registration for export directory of U.S. food companies.(Trade Notes ...)(Brief Article)

#21318

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - SIAL 2004: Paris, France.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:14 AM

SIAL 2004: Paris, France.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

The Show: The SIAL International Food Products Exhibition in Paris, France, a biennial event, is one of the world's largest food and beverage expositions. SIAL 2002 welcomed 5,240 exhibitors from five continents, and attracted more than 135,000 buyers and 1,300 journalists from 58 countries. Dates: ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: SIAL 2004: Paris, France.(Trade Show Opportunity)(Brief Article)

#21319

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Austrians acquire taste for convenience.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:14 AM

Austrians acquire taste for convenience.

Though Austria's near-term outlook for economic growth is lackluster (an estimated 1.2 percent in 2004), consumer spending remains on the rise. And food expenditures, at $17.1 billion in calendar 2002, were no exception--up 1.2 percent from the year before, and with expectations of 2-percent yearly ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Austrians acquire taste for convenience.

#21320

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Demand for Kosher in Brazil.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:12 AM

Demand for Kosher in Brazil.

Brazil has a limited but significant kosher market. The Brazilian Jewish community is the seventh largest in the world and the second largest in South America, with an estimated 130,000 families. They buy 85 percent of all the kosher foods consumed in Brazil. Other ethnic and religious groups and ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Demand for Kosher in Brazil.

#21321

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - New opportunities in China for U.S. wine producers.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:12 AM

New opportunities in China for U.S. wine producers.

The Latin proverb in vino veritas means "in wine there is truth," but there may be more in wine than just truth--like profits. In 2003, China imported 1.2 million liters of U.S. wines, making it the 24th largest market for U.S. wine exports. Although Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong each buy more ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: New opportunities in China for U.S. wine producers.

#21322

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - Competition strong for South Korea's robust wine market.

February 27, 2013, 09:59:11 AM

Competition strong for South Korea's robust wine market.

More and more Koreans are favoring diets that reflect health-consciousness and include Western foods. And with that, the popularity of drinking wines with meals is growing. Virtually all wines consumed in South Korea are imported. Domestic vineyards and wine production have almost disappeared due ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: Competition strong for South Korea's robust wine market.

#21323

Philippine Archive / Article Essay - USDA grants assistance to Alabama shrimp producers under Trade Adjustment Assistance.(Trade Notes ...)(United States. Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)

February 27, 2013, 09:59:11 AM

USDA grants assistance to Alabama shrimp producers under Trade Adjustment Assistance.(Trade Notes ...)(United States. Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)

FAS has certified a petition from shrimp producers in Alabama under the TAA program (Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers). These producers are now eligible to apply for TAA benefits. Under the TAA program, USDA provides technical assistance and cash benefits to producers if an increase in ... (Publication: AgExporter)

Source: USDA grants assistance to Alabama shrimp producers under Trade Adjustment Assistance.(Trade Notes ...)(United States. Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)

#21324

Press Release Philippines / China Business - ACL Semiconductors Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

February 27, 2013, 09:56:19 AM

ACL Semiconductors Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Business Newsweekly -- ACL Semiconductors Inc. (ACLO.OB) ("ACL an integrated China-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced technologies spanning smartphone and semiconductor components, reported unaudited financial results for the ... (Publication: China Business Newsweekly)

Source: ACL Semiconductors Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

#21325

Press Release Philippines / China Business - 2012 Report on the $24 Billion US Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Industry Featuring Deere, AGCO, Alamo Group, and Great Plains

February 27, 2013, 09:56:19 AM

2012 Report on the $24 Billion US Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Industry Featuring Deere, AGCO, Alamo Group, and Great Plains

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Business Newsweekly -- Research and Markets (httpwww.researchandmarkets.com/research/lr8jjx/agricultural) has announced the addition of the "Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing" report to their offering. The US agricultural machinery manufacturing ... (Publication: China Business Newsweekly)

Source: 2012 Report on the $24 Billion US Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Industry Featuring Deere, AGCO, Alamo Group, and Great Plains

#21326

Press Release Philippines / China Business - 2013 LED China Online Registration Open

February 27, 2013, 09:56:19 AM

2013 LED China Online Registration Open

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Business Newsweekly -- Online registration is now open for the 2013 LED CHINA Exhibition--the world's largest professional event showcasing the complete LED supply chain, produced by UBM Trust, a joint venture with UBM Asia Ltd., Asia's leading ... (Publication: China Business Newsweekly)

Source: 2013 LED China Online Registration Open

#21327

Press Release Philippines / China Business - 2013 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index: CEOs See Emerging Nations Surge as U.S., Germany and Japan Face Changing Game

February 27, 2013, 09:56:18 AM

2013 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index: CEOs See Emerging Nations Surge as U.S., Germany and Japan Face Changing Game

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Business Newsweekly -- Over the next five years, 20(th)-century manufacturing stalwarts like the United States, Germany and Japan will be challenged to maintain their competitive edge against emerging nations such as China, India and Brazil, according ... (Publication: China Business Newsweekly)

Source: 2013 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index: CEOs See Emerging Nations Surge as U.S., Germany and Japan Face Changing Game

#21328

Press Release Philippines / China Business - "TOWER RECORDOMMUNE SHIBUYA" Announces Its Special Opening Program!

February 27, 2013, 09:56:18 AM

"TOWER RECORDOMMUNE SHIBUYA" Announces Its Special Opening Program!

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Business Newsweekly -- Tower Records Japan Inc. and DOMMUNE ELE-KING MOM/D/DAD PRODUCTIONS Co., LTD. proudly announced on November 16 that under their business alliance deal, a new cultural platform, "TOWER RECORDOMMUNE SHIBUYA" (hereinafter referred to ... (Publication: China Business Newsweekly)

Source: "TOWER RECORDOMMUNE SHIBUYA" Announces Its Special Opening Program!

#21329