March 1999
Volume XI, No. 3
Features
How Is South Africa
Stacking Up?
South Africa’s leaders are taking a second look at their economic picture, fine-tuning the system that promises to be a showcase for the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa.
What’s the Scoop on Sub-Saharan Africa?
As Sub-Saharan Africa rises to meet the challenge of the 21st century, the United States stands to gain new trading partners.
Kenya’s the Market for
U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods
Joint ventures provide a profitable way for exporters to get in on the ground floor of this emerging East African export market.
Fact File: Agricultural Exports Set a Slower Pace
U.S. agricultural exports slowed further in fiscal 1998, slipping below $54 billion–but analysts found some plus signs among the minuses.
The Lunch Bunch Drives Convenience Sales in South China
Convenience stores in South China have found a new niche–filling their customers’ lunch bags.
Private Labels Will Wrap Up Success in Uruguay
On the way to trade
liberalization, Uruguay began getting its economic act together
and checking out the world food market.
U.S. Wines Cast a Spell in Jamaica
Though the market is small, U.S. wine is getting anything but a rum deal in Jamaica these days.
Food is a common link between all cultures, and the French are making the most of this realization.
| Editor Jeanne McLaughlin Tel.: (202) 720-0061 |
Writers Marlene Phillips Mary Rekas Eric Van Chantfort |
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