tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171139952024-03-13T08:47:35.651-07:00Official Blog of the Southern U.S. Trade AssociationThe Southern United States Trade Association aims to provide exporters with the most up-to-date information about SUSTA’s programs and events through our blog.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-5056900413433263842012-12-17T10:43:00.000-08:002012-12-17T10:43:13.742-08:00Hot Sauce Predictions 2013 by Jerry HingleA recent blog post by the Penn State Agricultural Entrepreneurship blog shed light on hot sauces and the growing trend we will see in 2013.<br />
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<b>"Hot sauce production is one of the 10 fastest-growing industries in the US reports IBISWorld, an industry analysis firm."</b> <br />
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</span>Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-7825398073122803162012-12-14T08:29:00.000-08:002012-12-14T08:29:46.098-08:00Moms on the Farm A group of wives and mothers in the farming industry hosted a first-ever agricultural event called Moms on the Farm: an initiative to spread awareness on the struggles of everyday Arkansas farmers. With so many small farms closing, the event was created to show Americans the amount of effort and dedication it takes to run a farm and produce our food. <br />
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"Our goal was to put the places and faces on agricultre. To make us more than the faceless factory farms that agriculture is always perceived to be..."<br />
-- Janeal Yancey, Ph.D, Meat Scientist U of A Division of Agriculture<br />
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A recent story by WDSU News covered Magic Seasoning, a company owned by chef Paul Prudhomme and its success nationally and internationally. The company, located in southeast Louisiana, is finding much success in exporting and expanding their reach to more and more countries. SUSTA received recognition as a major part of Magic Seasoning's export success.<br />
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"Anna Zuniga, Magic Seasoning's director of international sales and marketing, said SUSTA's assistance has been vital for its export process....""Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to afford it," said Zuniga. "It's a huge expense but they reimburse 50 percent [for travel], so that's a great help.""<br />
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We at SUSTA are thrilled to be part of a great success story like Magic Seasoning. <a href="http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/Local-company-in-spotlight-for-its-exporting-success/-/9853400/17406520/-/bd80xmz/-/index.html" target="_blank">Watch the report here</a> at WDSU.com. To learn how you can receive help for exporting activities, visit <a href="http://www.susta.org/services/index.html" target="_blank">SUSTA's Services page</a>. <br />
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Recently there's been very interesting activity in West Virginia, where landscaping has gone from being a hobby to becoming a billion dollar industry in China. For many West Virginia farmers, the Chinese market looks very promising, and we don't want to let that opportunity slide by. The Southern United States Trade Association, in conjunction with the state Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association plans to host six Chinese agricultural company delegates to show them the value of W. Virginia green house technology. <br />
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"West Virginia has been making a name for itself with marketing and promotion of our farmers that have developed from local activities to full-blown industries," he [state Agriculture Commissioner Gus R. Douglass] said. "Some you see here [at Capitol Market] started out in the back of a pickup truck and now they have commercial greenhouses."<br />
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To read the rest of the article, visit <a href="http://wvgazette.com/News/201210220199">WVGazette.com</a>. <br />
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For more details, visit SUSTA's <a href="http://www.susta.org/services/map_process.html">MAP Branded Process</a> page. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-83146910116798673952012-10-25T10:22:00.001-07:002012-10-25T10:23:40.726-07:00New Video: How to Evaluate a Distributor In our last video, we showed you the various ways exporters can find importers, distributors and agents. But once you find a distributor, how do you know if they are right for your company? SUSTA has you covered. <br />
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Our next video shows you what you need to know in order to properly evaluate your distributor <i>before</i> hiring them. Grab a pen and notepad, and take notes! <br />
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<a href="http://www.susta.org/export/intermediaries.html#evaluating">Evaluating a Distributor | SUSTA.org</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-46032366463221234522012-10-18T08:40:00.000-07:002012-10-18T08:40:46.500-07:00Southern United States Trade Association Honored by the USDA<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><br />
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Here at SUSTA, we're always striving to make a difference in the lives of small business owners and farmers in the hopes of creating a stronger southern economy. Day after day our team works hard to help these small businesses flourish, and we are rewarded when we see southern products become successful in overseas markets, and when our efforts are recognized. We are very proud to say that our efforts were recognized this month by the USDA.<br />
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"<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) recently was awarded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Secretary’s Honor Award,” the highest award granted by the department, for its role in helping small businesses increase exports of American food and agriculture." </span>– <a href="http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/10/15/4338773/southern-us-trade-association.html">HeraldOnline.com </a><br />
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/106389481840885345747/posts" rel="author">Jerry Hingle</a><br />
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Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-77077135059724481992012-10-17T09:08:00.001-07:002012-10-17T09:10:45.059-07:00Jerry Hingle on Exporting for Small FarmersOur Executive Director, Jerry Hingle, was featured on TradingCharts.com in an interview about the difficulties farmers face when finding the right foreign market for their product. For many small farmers in the south, resources are limited, and the thought of exporting their goods to an unknown foreign market is intimidating. That's when Jerry Hingle proposes seeking SUSTA's help. <br />
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"Arkansas is in the middle of a "golden era" of agricultural exports, as its producers are finding markets throughout the world for products such as rice, poultry and cotton, as well as value-added products like sauces and condiments. He said the state has seen a 60 percent increase in exports over the past five years." <br />
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Mr. Hingle goes on to explain that China is the top export market for Arkansas: <br />
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"'They like our food,' he said, adding the regulations under which food is prepared and imported are more strict than those in place in China, resulting in a higher quality product. 'U.S. food is considered safe and is in demand.' He expects that demand to increase as China's middle class advances." <br />
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Read more from the article to learn about the benefits of exporting your small business at: <a href="http://futures.tradingcharts.com/news/futures/Smaller_Growers_Finding_Foreign_Markets_For_Products_186923498.html">Jerry Hingle on TradingCharts.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-6094563133752078662012-09-18T10:15:00.000-07:002012-09-18T10:15:25.143-07:00Infographic: Overview of the MAP Branded Program The MAP Branded program can be a little confusing to those who've never encountered it. That's why the Southern United States Trade Association developed an infographic to visually simplify the program and help you to understand eligibility requirements, costs of participating, and funding details.<br />
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If you believe you meet all the requirements, and are ready to apply for the MAP Branded Program, visit the <a href="http://www.susta.org/services/map_application.html">MAP Application</a> to get started. Starting August 1st, SUSTA is accepting applications for the 2013 program year. <br />
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Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-39108683037422986922012-09-17T07:39:00.000-07:002012-09-17T07:39:35.156-07:00USDA Study Highlights Latest Agricultural Trends by Jerry Hingle<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The agricultural industry has changed greatly in recent years due to a variety of factors such as public policy, weather, and of course new technologies. The USDA completed a study to find out just what those changes are, and found trends along the way. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">From 2004 to 2011, organic food sales more than doubled, from $11 billion to $25 billion, accounting for more than 3.5 percent of all food sales in 2011. In 2008, less than 1 percent of U.S. cropland, pastureland and rangeland were devoted to organic production. However, the percentages are higher for fruit and vegetable crops and for dairy production." </span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Corn, soybean and cotton growers have widely adopted genetically engineered herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant seeds since 1996. Despite the higher cost for the genetically engineered seed, U.S. farmers are realizing the economic benefits from increased crop yields, lower pesticide costs and reduced management."</span></span></span></div>
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Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-85890253098680684272012-09-13T08:21:00.000-07:002012-09-13T08:21:16.696-07:00Latest Food Manufacturing News: The FDA Cracks DownThis past week, the Food and Drug Administration issued many warning letters to food manufacturers across the U.S. Some of which include Henrys Farms in Virginia, who had a problem with sprout production, and Chu Minh Corp. in Seattle, a tofu manufacturer who received a warning letter because of "insanitary conditions." <br />
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The agency was most concerned with the presence of live birds, insects, and both live and dead rodents in the production areas. They received a 7 page warning letter that addressed each concern. The FDA is cracking down on many food manufacturing companies; it is extremely important that you follow all regulations concerning production, labeling, and sanitation. To familiarize yourself with these regulations, visit the <a href="http://www.fda.gov/">FDA website</a>. <br />
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"Food companies that receive warning letters are generally given 15 days to respond to issues raised by the FDA. Sometimes, if the government and the food company reach agreement on how to handle all the issues raised, the FDA will post a "close-out" letter on its website." To read more about which companies received letters this past week, read the article from <a href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/09/warning-letters-for-food-companies-after-inspections/#.UFHztLJlSug">Food Safety News</a>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-14223699693651862802012-08-02T10:40:00.000-07:002012-08-03T07:33:18.686-07:00Southern Florida Is Ahead of the Curve - Jerry Hingle<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Exports have increased by 20% for the state of Florida within the past year with fruit and vegetable exports reaching almost $800 million. But what is the cause for Florida's success? </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Demand for U.S. food and agricultural products, including those from South Florida, continues to grow as the middle class in India and Southeast Asian countries expands and requires higher quality proteins and dairy..." </span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">In South Florida, businesses have taken advantage of exporting through free trade agreements and are more adept at trading since a lot of business owners come from different countries..." </span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Read more about how Florida is taking advantage of the growth overseas in <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2012/08/01/southern-trade-association-offers.html">this article</a> featured in the South Florida Business Journal. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://susta.org/about/jerryhingle.html">Jerry Hingle</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">CEO and Executive Director </span></span></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #444444; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Southern United States Trade Association</span> </span></span></span>Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-64346385789756407652012-07-31T08:11:00.004-07:002012-07-31T08:11:34.948-07:00Jerry Hingle is the Newest Member of WTCNOGood morning everyone, <br />
The Southern United States Trade Association is proud to announce that our Executive Director, <a href="http://www.susta.org/about/jerryhingle.html">Jerry Hingle</a>, is the newest member of the World Trade Center of New Orleans. Mr. Hingle will be serving on the Board of Directors. <br />
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The World Trade Center of New Orleans strives to increase the wealth and jobs in Louisiana through international trade and economic development. Their mission statement is: <br />
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"The mission of the World Trade Center is to facilitate on behalf of our members the addition of wealth and jobs in Louisiana through international trade, economic development and allied activities by supporting a prosperous international business climate in Louisiana with advocacy, information, education, and stakeholder programs and services. Implementation of our mission results in the retention, recruitment and expansion of Louisiana-based international businesses, contributing to the state’s overall economic development." --<a href="http://www.wtcno.org/about-us/who-we-are-3/mission-statement/">World Trade Center New Orleans</a> <br />
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Read the full press release "<a href="http://www.1888pressrelease.com/world-trade-center-of-new-orleans-welcomes-jerry-hingle-pr-412909.html">World Trade Center of New Orleans Welcomes Jerry Hingle</a>."<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-87434761671019955952012-07-30T08:07:00.000-07:002012-07-30T08:07:32.312-07:00"You've Got a Whole World out There" - Jerry HingleSUSTA strives to make exporting as easy as possible for small businesses. We understand that as a small business, the resources you are most likely lacking are money and expertise necessary to export on your own. Not to worry, the Southern United States Trade Association has both, and we are ready to hand over both our money and our expertise to make your product successful overseas. All you have to do is apply. <br />
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Read all about our efforts through the Huntsville Times here: <a href="http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2012/06/susta_helps_small_businesses_g.html">http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2012/06/susta_helps_small_businesses_g.html</a><br />
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Jerry Hingle<br />
CEO and Executive Director <br />
Southern United States Trade Association Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-73837343853502515412012-07-25T08:11:00.000-07:002012-07-25T08:11:07.514-07:00Louisiana Ranks 42 in Top States for Business 2012Louisiana was scored on several measures of competitiveness, including cost of doing business, work force, quality of life, infrastructure and transportation, and technology and innovation. <br />
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The Southern United States Trade Association is working hard to make Louisiana a better state by encouraging small business owners to export their food and agriculture. <br />
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“We’re here to help American businesses take advantage of this trend by giving them the resources and guidance they need to market their products internationally,” said Jerry Hingle, CEO and Executive Director of SUSTA. <br />
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Read more about how SUSTA can offer program funds to help Louisiana: <br />
<a href="http://theadvocate.com/news/3325177-123/business-briefs-for-july-11">Southern United States Trade Association Provides Export Funds</a> <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-41439184131541680282012-07-23T10:20:00.000-07:002012-07-23T10:20:02.664-07:00"Mississippi's Exports Up 30 Percent" - Jerry Hingle<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20120701/BUSINESS/207010325/State-s-international-exports-up-30-percent">The Southern United States Trade Association Helps Small Businesses</a> Article by Hattiesburg American<br />
</span>Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-48723302220611091292012-07-20T09:03:00.002-07:002012-07-20T09:03:48.745-07:00How to Locate an Importer in a Foreign CountryFor many companies new to exporting, finding and securing a trustworthy importer can be a daunting task. You want to find an importer/agent/distributor who knows the market and is experienced. But securing one can be very difficult if you do not have the proper connections. If you don't have the financial resources or connections to establish a business presence in a foreign market, this video will come in handy:
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sure, the U.S. already has free trade agreements with many individual countries in this group, but TPP gives us a chance to gain more access as we fix loose ends that got taken off the table when negotiating them. Korea held firm on opening up their rice market; Hopes are that our rice farmers may eventually get another chance ...</span></span>Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-38789605381045809112012-06-27T07:56:00.001-07:002012-08-03T07:35:02.563-07:00U.S. Federal Reserve Bank focuses its sights on strong agriculture exports: Interview of SUSTA Executive Director Jerry HingleAmerica's agriculture industry is a bright spot among the persistent negative news on the U.S. economy. It's one of the few sectors of the American economy enjoying a healthy trade surplus. We have a great story to tell, and were thrilled to contribute to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's glossy quarterly "Econ South".<br />
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<a href="http://www.frbatlanta.org/documents/pubs/econsouth/12q2_qanda.pdf">http://www.frbatlanta.org/documents/pubs/econsouth/12q2_qanda.pdf</a><br />Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-26373179935081999342012-05-31T07:50:00.000-07:002012-05-31T07:50:41.311-07:00Jerry Hingle featured at the European Seafood ExpositionThe European Seafood Exposition is the largest seafood expo in the world, and this year on it's 20th anniversary, Southern United States Trade Association was lucky to have five exhibitors on the trade show floor. Held in Brussels, Belgium, this event is a great opportunity for exporters to expand their reach. Each year, exhibitors sell millions of dollars worth of seafood on the trade show floor alone! Watch the video to learn more about this amazing event.<br />
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<br />Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-54273149083496112402012-05-07T11:36:00.000-07:002012-05-08T15:16:14.987-07:00Exporters Might Need to Tweak American Food - Jerry HingleAmerican snack food exports are growing strongly as the world gains more of an appetite for "on-the-go" snacks and busy urban lifestyles leaves less time to cook. But exporters wishing to take advantage of this growing trend should be prepared to reconsider how their product is packaged and flavored. U.S. portion sizes (16oz bags, gallon containers) are usually too big in nearly all export markets due to smaller refrigerators and cupboards.<br />
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<a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ODD_SNACKS_OVERSEAS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT">http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ODD_SNACKS_OVERSEAS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT</a>Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-49427231880931236992012-05-03T08:19:00.001-07:002012-05-03T08:22:54.120-07:00European Seafood Exhibition THE Mecca for global seafood trade (Posted by Jerry Hingle, SUSTA Executive Director)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">SUSTA, along with the states of Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, exhibited at last week's European Seafood Exhibition in Brussels, Belgium. The event is among the world’s leading gatherings of the seafood industry, with over 1,600 exhibiting companies from over 80 countries. It i</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New";">s one of SUSTA’s top five “must do” trade shows and export sales at the three-day event far exceed sales at any other SUSTA activity. The five companies exhibiting at our pavilion typically sell more than $30 million as a direct result of being at the show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New";">Our pavilion, located within prime location of the USA pavilion, was staffed by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New";">Steve Vilnit (Maryland) and Paul Davis (Florida). Mike Hutt also attended under the sponsorship of the state of Virginia. They all did a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">superb </i>job at handling enquiries and trade leads, which numbered over 25. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New";">Unlike many generalist food trade shows, ESE is a gathering of tenured and experienced seafood traders. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New";">The show is <em>must</em> for any seafood seller wishing to export. Registration for booth space at next year's show are expected to open in October 2012 -- Be sure to sign up quickly as space sells out fast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Justin Timineri, Executive Chef on loan from the Florida Ag. Department, did a great job at displaying and cooking samples of shrimp, scallops, lobster, and other product available from the companies exhibiting with us.</span></div>Jerry Hinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907642994707079526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-11328166850680840752011-08-01T12:19:00.001-07:002011-08-01T12:21:44.531-07:00Export Assistance from SUSTA Starting August 1Small businesses are constantly looking for new customers. Reaching a new market requires meeting new buyers, educating new customers, and advertising. Starting August 1, SUSTA will accept applications for the <a href="http://www.susta.org/services/map.html">2012 Market Access Program (MAP) Branded</a>. The Branded program is designed to help food and agricultural companies enter export markets with 50% reimbursement for promotional costs, such as advertising, exhibiting at trade shows, and changes to packaging and labels. <a href="http://www.susta.org/services/map_application.html">Download the Pre-Qualification Form</a> from the SUSTA website today to double your international marketing budget for next year!<br /><br />Eligible companies are small according to <a href="http://www.sba.gov/">U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)</a> standards, have yearly sales of at least $100,000, and promote a brand-name product that is at least 50% U.S. agricultural origin. MAP Branded is funded by the <a href="http://www.fas.usda.gov/">U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)</a> and administered to southern U.S. companies by SUSTA. Companies located in any of <a href="http://www.susta.org/staff/index.html">SUSTA’s member states</a> can apply for funding: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113995.post-25161559447741938572011-05-31T07:30:00.000-07:002011-05-31T07:39:32.790-07:00Shanghai chefs study American cuisine at Nicholls with SUSTAThe Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture sponsored the John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University chef's training program. This year 12 visiting chefs from Shanghai, China attended.<br /><br />The training featured culinary demonstrations, lectures and field trips designed to expose the visiting chefs to the rich traditions of Louisianan, Southern Soul, Cajun culture, Latin American, Native American and Appalachian cuisines.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nicholls.edu/news/2011/05/26/shanghai-chefs-study-american-cuisine-at-nicholls/">Click here to see more! </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07837871775400989274noreply@blogger.com0