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This report provides a synopsis of Egyptian trade shows attended by FAS/Cairo, USDA Cooperators, and State, Regional Trade Groups in 2024. It includes FAS/Cairo recommendations as to which in-country trade shows present the best opportunity for showcasing U.S. food and beverage exports in Egypt.

FAS Islamabad, in collaboration with the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC), organized the first-ever U.S. Virtual Trade Mission (VTM) for Pakistani buyers of U.S. pulses on November 3 – 4, 2020

Japanese consumers have become more health conscious, demanding food products that contain natural ingredients, minimize additives and sweeteners, and support health, dietary, and functional needs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in large trade shows where buyers generally sample and research new food and beverage products.

Currently there are no USDA endorsed trade shows planned in South Africa in 2020.

The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) Osaka supported U.S. exhibitors at the FABEX Kansai regional public trade show for the first time in 2019.

In March 2020, FAS/The Hague visited Norway’s leading food and beverage show, SMAK/HOLDBAR, in Lillestrøm, Norway. SMAK is a truly Norwegian trade show predominantly focusing on foodservice-HRI buyers

Currently there are no USDA-endorsed trade shows planned in South Africa in 2020.

The Hong Kong government has established a USD3.8 billion anti-epidemic fund to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

Many trade shows in Japan are well-suited for U.S. food and beverage companies, including two USDA-endorsed shows—FOODEX Japan and the Supermarket Trade Show.

The following document reports on the maritime ports of entry (MPE) of Veracruz and Lazaro Cardenas, through which agricultural products transported by vessel arrive to Mexico.

Hong Kong is a major export destination for high-value U.S. food and beverage products to Asia.