Reports[02.10.2008]
USDA announces $400 million in bank guarantees for Russia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announces the availability of the following credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation's Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) for fiscal year 2009. This announcement of availability may be followed by additional announcements throughout the fiscal year....
More [28.07.2008]
Russian HRI Sector Growth Fueled by Rising Incomes
The Russian HRI sector is growing quickly as consumer incomes rise. National restaurant sales are increasing at a rate of 20 to 30 percent annually, and the regional expansion of chain restaurants is driving much of this growth. Many restaurants import the vast majority of their ingredients, creating opportunities for U.S. exports of meat, seafood, wine, and specialty foods. Growing consumer demand and favorable changes in Euro/Dollar and Ruble/Dollar exchange rates are creating even more opportunities for U.S. food and beverage products. Difficulties with customs, port delays, and protectionism all present challenges, but the size and growth of the HRI sector make Russia a valuable market for U.S. producers....
More [08.06.2008]
Developments in the Russian Organics Market
Demand for organics increased 21 percent in Moscow from 2000 to 2005. Organic products typically account for two to five percent of supermarket sales and cost 20 to 50 percent more than their conventional equivalents. ...
More [30.05.2008]
Meat Customs Clearance in Vladivostok
New customs declaration procedures introduced on April 15, 2008, for meat and poultry imports in Vladivostok are already creating new difficulties for meat traders in the Russian Far East. Importers report increased delays and are incurring added expenses associated with clearing meat and poultry shipments at the port....
More [13.05.2008]
RUSSIA ALLOWS FOR IMPORTATION OF U.S. LIVESTOCK
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008--The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the United States will begin exporting breeding cattle, bovine embryos; breeding, fattening and slaughter swine; and breeding and sport horses to Russia. Russia will accept cattle born on or after implementation of the United States' 1997 ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban....
More [06.11.2007]
Wine Tasting of Californian Wines from Igor Larionov, Russian Hockey Legend
On October 11, USDA hosted a reception and wine tasting with Igor Larionov’s Triple Overtime California wines...
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Montana Department of Agriculture Beef Genetics Trade Mission in Russia
Russell and the Montana delegation visited Russia’s biggest meat cold storage facility called Agro-Marketing. It’s there they can hold 35,000 tons of raw product and thye learned it’s not just beef they handle but all the major proteins including pork, chicken and even fish...
More [07.10.2007]
ATO Newsletter September 2007
"Russia’s potential as a market for imported agricultural goods is just beginning to be realized. I keep wondering when the growth might slow down, only to find out that the trade is increasing again. Food service, retail, and food processing sectors are all set to double in size again over the next three years. U.S. companies need to visit and establish business while the market stays in this upswing. USDA continues its work to guarantee that Russia’s import regime complies with international practice." ...
More [07.09.2007]
ATO July Newsletter - Protecting Russian Consumers
Consumer protection and safety in Russia is now being addressed by non-government organizations thanks to the help of Dmitriy Yanin, Chairman of the Board of the International Consumer Society of Russia, an organization that provides consumers with professional assistance, judicial protection, independent and objective information, consumer alerts, and protection and representation in interaction with businesses. Dmitriy Yanin met with ATO Moscow to discuss his organization and career and to give his thoughts on consumer markets in Russia. ...
More [19.07.2007]
USDA Employees receive Rosstat medal
Dr. Larry Sivers and Dr. Michael Steiner of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, received Rosstat medals in recognition ...
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