This year, Oregon will be represented by four food companies that have participated in past U.S. Food Export Showcases. All four companies felt they received an overall enthusiastic response to their products last year as economic conditions improved in many export markets. We developed several new leads for our product, including interest from buyers in Kuwait and Chile. While buyers from the Middle East, South America, and Europe will be well represented at the showcase, Asia continues to be the main focus of Oregon's export effort. The improving economies of the Pacific Rim trading partners is filling participating companies with optimism.
People are interested in imported products.
They may be more expensive, but they still want them. Oregon's unique products are sure to catch the buyer's eye. In past years, Louisiana has offered alligator steaks. There has even been a company marketing pasta for pets. But Oregon is emphasizing its quality and great taste, a reputation it has maintained over the years.