USDA to Hold Virtual Event for Snack Exporters Interested in Persian Gulf Market

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service will host a virtual trade event in January aimed at expanding market access for U.S. candy and snack exporters to the Persian Gulf region, an Oct. 28 news release said. USDA said it will arrange business meetings between U.S. exporters and local buyers during the Jan. 12-14, 2021, event, and said FAS staff in the region will offer “insights” into the trade conditions in Gulf nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The application deadline is Nov. 12.