International Agricultural Trade Report

Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports to the United Kingdom

As the 14th largest export destination, the United Kingdom (UK) has been an important and growing market for U.S. agricultural products. Shared heritage and cultural ties have continued to bolster U.S.-UK trade. The United States is the second largest UK agricultural supplier, behind the European Union (EU). The market presents many opportunities for intermediate and consumer-oriented products.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Ghana: Seafood Report

Ghana has one of the highest rates of dependence on fish for nutrition in Africa, with fish providing 60 percent of animal protein intake and estimated per capita fish consumption at 25 kg. Ghana’s seafood market presents an excellent opportunity for U.S. suppliers.
The Government of India notified the World Trade Organization, which defines the list of histamine forming fishes and standards for histamine level in fish and fishery products.
Prime Minister Medvedev Demands Substitution of Imported Seeds and Breeding Material . . . MinAg Develops Amendments to the Aquaculture Law . . .
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Chile: Chile’s Salmon Industry Hit by Algae Bloom

Production losses caused by Algae Bloom of Pseudochattonella verruculosa are estimated to be up to 100,000 MT, which represents 10% of Chile’s annual salmon production.