U.S. products on display in China

AgExporter, Jan, 2002

Forty-five companies exhibited in the U.S. Pavilion at Food and Hotel CHINA 2001, one of the country's largest food shows, held in Shanghai. The show attracted 11,000 visitors and 435 exhibitors from 32 countries. More than 250 American products were exhibited, introduced and tested, producing 650 serious business contacts, $60,000 in on-site sales and $4 million in 12 months' projected sales.

Products of most interest included: potatoes, pecans, almonds, beef, poultry, ice cream powder, in-shell sunflower seeds, dry peas, grapes and fresh vegetables.