The TradeUSA Department of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce successfully organized an exclusive meeting in Athens, featuring Ms. Reta Jo…
Exports, Imports, and Balance March exports were $257.6 billion, $5.3 billion less than February exports. March imports were $327.0 billion,…
Exports, Imports, and Balance February exports were $263.0 billion, $5.8 billion more than January exports. February imports were $331.9 billion,…
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $63.2 billion…
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit: Deficit: $58.3 billion| -9.9% (compared to July 2023) Exports: $256.0 Billion| +1.6%…
In these unprecedented times, the dietary supplement industry is playing an essential role for the U.S. consumer. Never before have…
Join the regulatory partners at EAS Consulting Group for this virtual seminar on food and dietary supplement labeling compliance. Taking…
The beverage industry is constantly evolving as consumers seek novel products that present new challenges. Ensure you’re up to speed…
The American – Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and The States International Development Organizations Inc. (SIDO) in US are pleased to…
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest-profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI.) This…
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and its international Trade Department “TradeUSA” joined forces with Great Exhibitions for the organization of…
Brussels, 22 March 2022 – A new survey from the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) and the U.S.…
Appreciation to US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo for her congratulatory letter on the occasion of AmChamGR’s 90th anniversary.…
October 31, 2021 WASHINGTON – The United States and the EU have today taken joint steps to re-establish historical transatlantic…
September 21, 2021 – American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) The US Administration announced that it…
Joint Statement of the European Union and the United States on the Large Civil Aircraft WTO Disputes “The European Union…
From left to right: E. Spirtounias, G. Filiopoulos, N. Bakatselos, B. Alexandropoulou, V. Kyrkou A memorandum of strategic cooperation was…
July 13,2020 The Food & Drug Administration today unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, a strategic blueprint to…
Ανακοίνωση Εμπορικού Αντιπροσώπου ΗΠΑ (USTR) περί έναρξης της 2ης αναθεώρησης των πρόσθετων δασμών Section 301 σε προϊόντα της ΕΕ (Airbus…
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and its International Trade Department “TradeUSA” participated at the webinar “How to Do Business in…
The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented disruption to the global economy and world trade, as production and consumption are scaled down across the…
Εμπορικοί Περιορισμοί Ουάσιγκτων Δεν έχουν επιβληθεί περιορισμοί στις εμπορευματικές μεταφορές. Οι οδικές, θαλάσσιες και αεροπορικές εμπορευματικές μεταφορές διενεργούνται κανονικά. Τα…
Εμπορικοί Περιορισμοί Ουάσιγκτων Δεν έχουν επιβληθεί περιορισμοί στις εμπορευματικές μεταφορές. Οι οδικές, θαλάσσιες και αεροπορικές εμπορευματικές μεταφορές διενεργούνται κανονικά. Τα…
According to World Economic Forum, COVID19 is the black swan event of this century. It has seen unprecedented sharing of…
13.04.2020 Γραφείο Ο.Ε.Υ. Ουάσιγκτων Ενημερωθείτε για τα έκτακτα μέτρα και ρυθμίσεις α/Υπηρεσιών αρμόδιων για εμπορευματικές συναλλαγές, στο πλαίσιο αντιμετώπισης του ιού COVID-19…
Amazon and subsidiary Whole Foods Market have begun limiting the number of online grocery customers because of skyrocketing demand fueled…
Apr 13, 2020 New York (CNN Business) – Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more workers to meet increased demand for household essentials and…
The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York,…
COVID-19 Update 4/10 This information is pulled from Technomic’s Foodservice Impact Monitor, which shares sentiment and behavior tracking to help…
Instacart is introducing a pair of new delivery options in an attempt to deal with the increased demand the grocery…
After an initial rush to stores to prepare for coronavirus, U.S. consumers are now settling into a “home-confined buying” phase…
10-Apr-2020 By Elaine Watson Now the initial grocery shopping ‘surge’ has calmed down somewhat, what can CPG companies expect in the…
The organization of the International F&B trade show FOOD EXPO 2020 is being postponed to 20-22 March 2021. According to …
A Nielsen investigation has identified six key consumer behavior threshold levels that tie directly to concerns around the COVID-19 outbreak.…
FDA Constituent Update: April 3, 2020 FDA has announced that inspections to cover FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for…
Το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών σε συνεργασία με τα Γραφεία Οικονομικών και Εμπορικών Υποθέσεων των ΗΠΑ, προχώρησε χθες, 01/04/2020, σε ενημέρωση για…
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a substantial impact within our communities, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and…
According to National Restaurant Association, restaurants and employees are feeling the catastrophic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. …
A new study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU), “The Transatlantic…
FDA STATEMENT: March 20, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively and aggressively monitoring the market for any…
As grocery retailers adjust store operations in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Americans are upping their purchases of supplies, with…
Since we all do business in an interconnected global economy, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting our day-to-day operations…
According to a survey by Technomic, the foodservice industry faces big unknowns as the COVID-19 outbreak remains the most closely…
FDA NEWS RELEASE: March 17, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps to help prevent disruptions in…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA is requiring…
FDA STATEMENT: March 10, 2020 Today, we are providing an update on the status of U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
FDA NEWS RELEASE: March 09, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued…
AmChamGR Executive Director, Elias Spirtounias, had the honor to have a one-on-one discussion with the Deputy Minister of Rural Development…
New study reveals generational preferences in the use of CBD oil. Hiding in plain sight for decades on the shelves…
The Grand Canyon State Arizona, the name itself inspires images of sun-drenched desert cities, spas and dazzling resorts. Experience Old…
The Centennial State Colorado invites you to come and be captivated by its western history, world renowned ski resorts, modern…
The Golden State Gaining an insight into the minds of the locals often helps visitors paint the clearest picture…
According to Forbes, food developers love thinking about which “it” flavor is going to pop this year, or which vegetable will replace kale…
U.S. SUSTAINABILITY MARKET TO REACH $150 BILLION BY 2021 Nearly half of U.S. consumers say they would definitely or probably…
The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, and it continues to evolve quickly. Led by…
The Constitution State With its beautiful coastal drives, world-class museums, renowned attractions and rich history, Connecticut offers a charming New…
More than half of U.S. consumers, 52 percent, are eating more plant-based foods and beverages, according to a study by…
The Evergreen State If you long for wild places and rugged shores, yet want culture and sophistication close at hand,…
Food companies that take notice of consumers’ growing interest in fresh, natural, and organic products continue to do better, according…
Amazon and Whole Foods Market today launched delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now…
The Lone Star State Texas is ‘more than you think’. A world-class, year-round destination with the rich ranching and cowboy…
America’s Dairyland Wisconsin offers something for any traveller, from romantic getaways to family activities to outdoor adventures. Located on the shores…
Dive Brief: U.S. consumers between the ages of 11 and 22 have already started shaping food and beverage trends because…
Amazon captured 18 percent of online grocery sales in the U.S. in 2017, and as of the second quarter, 2018,…
The U.S. organic beverage market is surging as shoppers pursue fresh products, gut health and sugar reduction. As sugary sodas…
Millennials belong to more loyalty programs than older consumers, according to research by Hawk Incentives. Older respondents report that they…
Seattle-based retail giant Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) is expanding another Prime perk to Houston. Beginning June 26, Prime members in Houston…
Land of 10,000 Lakes Minnesota is a land of contrasts. Here you can follow the secluded canoe trails of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
The two biggest retailers in the world, Walmart and Amazon, are speculated to be in advance talks with Flipkart around a possible…
Health, wellness, and specialty products are driving a disproportionate number of sales in the nearly $90 billion snack industry, with…
Organic sales in the U.S. totaled a new record of $49.4 billion in 2017, up 6.4 percent from the previous…
The Hawkeye State Iowa is a land overflowing with genuine hospitality, historic sites, sophisticated cities, beautiful rolling countryside and four seasons…
Members of Generation Z actively participate in their family’s grocery shopping, according to a study by IRI in partnership with…
Η διείσδυση των γαλακτοκομικών προϊόντων στα αμερικανικά νοικοκυριά αγγίζει το 97,7%, με τον μέσο όρο των νοικοκυριών να αγοράζει γαλακτοκομικά…
If you’re in the retail real estate business, there are likely two words you’ve heard incessantly over the past year:…
The Green Mountain State Vermont is defined, naturally, by its distinct seasons, classic villages, picturesque mountain landscapes, and its friendly…
Less than a year after closing its acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon.com Inc. is looking for fresh ways to expand its brick-and-mortar…
Forrester just released The State of Global Online Retail, 2018. The headlines are clear: Forrester expects the global online grocery…
Members of Gen Z have higher consumption rates of organic foods and beverages than any other group, according to The…
Οι καλές εμπειρίες στο πέρασμα του χρόνου οδηγούν στην πιστότητα – είναι τόσο απλό. H απλοποίηση της εμπειρίας ώστε να…
The Old Dominion State From soaring mountains to scenic Atlantic Coast beaches, the Commonwealth of Virginia is diverse enough to feed…
There are a variety of opportunities for growing food and beverage businesses in 2018, but staying on top of changing customer needs,…
It is tempting when talking about the future of retail to focus on technology. What is more relevant, however, is…
The US Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has filed a petition to the USDA arguing that lab-grown meat startups should not be…
The Beehive State Utah is a place where cities, mountains, rivers and cultures converge. With five national parks (Arches/Canyonlands/Capitol Reef/…
The majority of U.S. grocery shoppers could be buying online within five years, according to a joint report from Food…
The state of the wine industry is good but expect major changes in the future, says Danny Brager, senior vice…
After a year of testing with its own employees, Amazon opens its store that lets you browse, grab and walk…
Η χειμερινή έκθεση “Fancy Food” της Specialty Food Association μόλις ολοκληρώθηκε, αλλά η αίσθηση που άφησε στους επισκέπτες είναι ότι…
Pelican State Louisiana is the place to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. This fun-loving state has a…
The retail market for organic products continues to defy gravity. All indications point to double-digit growth driven by consumer trends…
Organic Trade Association survey signals big new wave of organic consumers on the horizon Twenty-five percent of the Millennials in…
Sales of hot and cold beverages account for more than $181 billion in annual sales at foodservice outlets and totaled…
The Beaver State Oregon is a state of natural wonders and you will find amazing beauty throughout with historic towns…
Fruits and vegetables continue to lead the way in organic food sales, but proteins and condiments made big gains in…
The story about Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market broke only a little over a week ago, yet it has…
By Chad Dils It was another great year at the International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association show, but in case you missed…
NEW YORK — Sales of specialty food and beverages reached $127 billion in 2016, surging 15% over a two-year period, while…
NEW YORK (AP) — A revamped nutrition facts panel designed to make it easier for Americans to see how many…
Σε κάθε κατηγορία προϊόντων, περίπου το 10% των καταναλωτών αντιπροσωπεύει το 30% έως 70% των πωλήσεων. Αυτού του είδους οι…
The Volunteer State No other place can claim to be the capital of American music like Tennessee. From the Beale Street…
Global food prices rose 10 percent in May 2017 compared to May 2016, and 2.2 percent from April 2017, according to…
Columnist James Green discusses the trends that are impacting struggling brick-and-mortar retailers and the strategies brands need to implement to…
There is no question that the retail industry is under-going a tremendous amount of change. Record numbers of store closings. Legacy…
The Land of Lincoln Illinois is located in the heart of the US, boasting scenic byways, lush vineyards and weaving…
The Buckeye State Head to Ohio, known as the Buckeye State and you can discover the lighthouse-dotted coastline or plunge…
Plastics and packaging are nearly synonymous. Packaging of all types from food and beverage to consumer goods to durables makes use…
The GMO debate rages on. As part of the budget deal that prevented a government shutdown last week, the FDA…
The shake-up in the food and beverage industry continues. A recent Hartman Group report, The New Playbook in Packaged Food,…
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) will celebrate 65 years at the leading edge of food with LevelUP, a new, immersive…
Στις 30 Μαΐου 2017 λήγει η προθεσμία για τις Αμερικανικές εταιρίες εισαγωγής τροφίμων και ποτών για να συμμορφωθούν με το…
At once an international cross roads and America’s ultimate hometown, Washington, DC offers visitors world-class museums and monuments, unique neighborhoods,…
Even as commerce continues to digitize, consumer patronage keeps brick-and-mortar grocery stores alive. ‘Grocery is a key stronghold for brick-and-mortar…
Do you love Costco, but aren’t totally fond of making grocery runs? Well, we have some great news for you:…
An alliance of 17 food and beverage trade groups has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend the…
The show, which will be held at Manhattan’s Javits Convention Center on 5-6 March 2018, will be the first time…
Wholesome, convnient extravagance, gluten-free and ethnic breads are forecast to be biggest drivers of US bakery and snacks NPD in 2017.…
Gaining an insight into the minds of locals often helps visitors paint the clearest picture of what makes California truly…
Bottles of olive oil are lined in a factory in Dos Hermanas, near the Andalusian capital of Seville September 21,…
From Lefkada to the ‘land of opportunity’ Giannis (John) Ziotas was born in the small village of Roupakia in the…
How will Amazon Go economically impact traditional grocery stores? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge,…
As it looks to compete better with e-commerce giant Amazon, WalMart is pushing digital initiatives which offer consumer convenience. Recently,…
Registrar Corp’s new tools help food facilities comply with U.S FDA requirements for Low-Acid Canned and Acidified Foods. HAMPTON, Va.,…
Remember that joyful, nearly ecstatic and carefree feeling that overwhelmed you as a kid when you were able to…
2016 was a landmark year for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) Read Registrar Corp’s most recent blog for an overview…
One city, five boroughs and unlimited options – this is New York City. It is one of the most energetic…
When the new year rolls around, people resolve to change their lives, to become better, to clear the clutter from…
This year, perhaps for the first time in history, the fortunes of the U.S. food and beverage industry may depend…
SAN FRANCISCO — The specialty food and beverage industry has recorded double-digit growth in recent years, driven by changes…
The grocery business in the U.S. is about $675 billion. Virtually every household shops for groceries and over 90% of…
Cost Plus World Market to open its store in Houston Heights, Texas. This is the latest store for the specialty…
Walmart has removed “Made in USA” labelling from its ecommerce site after Federal Trade Commission probe revealed that the products…
By ALISON GREGOR Efforts by some have been ongoing for several years to transform Manhattan’s Midtown East from an office…
Online retailer Amazon is planning to launch its own line of fashion apparel to cater to customers seeking low prices.…
The United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Switzerland has adopted a new agreement on olive oil that…
By Wendy Logan Earlier this month, with preliminary harvest forecasts looking strong for California’s olive growers, the California Olive Oil…
By Lisa Radinovsky Early harvest extra virgin olive oils can be more expensive and hard to find than other extra…
by Wayne Grayson With construction spending at a 7-year high, single-family home starts up 19 percent year over year, and…
From the misty mountains to the sunny coast, North Carolina is a variety vacationland, featuring natural beauty, history, arts and…
by Victoria Stilwell Retail sales in the U.S. climbed for a second straight month, a sign consumers may be…
by Jenna Telesca What consumers are looking for in a restaurant has undergone a radical change. Consumers want more.…
