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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering administered the oath of office to eight USDA employees who will serve American agriculture around the globe as members of the Foreign Service.  

Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to Spain and 110,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.

Private exporters reported sales of 110,000 MT of corn for delivery to Portugal during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 240,000 MT of corn for delivery to Spain during MY 2024/2025.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spearhead a trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, from Feb. 3-6, 2025, to expand agricultural exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia. The mission includes more than 40 agribusinesses, trade organizations, and representatives from five state departments of agriculture.

California Natural Color participated in Fi Europe’s latest show. The company opened in 1994 and is based out of Fresno, California. The company formed under the name San Joaquin Valley Concentrates and changed their name to California Natural Color in 2018 to better reflect their business model. E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired the company in 2020.

Private exporters reported the following sales activities for MY 2024/2025: 170,400 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico, 187,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Spain, and 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.

SIAL Paris is a biennial international food trade show and is one of the largest food innovation exhibitions in the world. SIAL Paris serves as a platform where producers, distributors, restaurateurs, and importers-exporters can explore the latest trends, products, and innovations in the food sector; sample the latest products; engage in discussions; and make new connections.

The United States Department of Agriculture-endorsed SIAL Paris show and exhibition occurred Oct. 19-23, 2024. SIAL Paris is the largest food innovation exhibition and is one of the biggest food trade shows in the world.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service will host its first-ever trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 3-6, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating should apply for consideration by Oct. 29.

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam, Sept. 9-13, joined by representatives from 58 agribusinesses and organizations and nine state governments that represent the diversity of U.S. agriculture.