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US Food Exports to Benefit From Increasing UAE Demand, USDA Says

U.S. exporters of high-quality and luxury food goods are expected to see increasing demand and opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service said Jan. 11. UAE consumers continue to rely “heavily’ on imports to meet their food…

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needs and are increasingly shifting toward healthier and environmentally conscious food alternatives, USDA said, which is expected to benefit U.S. exporters. “The United States is well known for having high-quality products, giving it an advantage for consumer demand throughout the country,” the agency said. “U.S. products will increasingly align with UAE preferences and the United States will easily become a partner of choice for the United Arab Emirates consumer.” USDA said U.S. exporters of dairy products, fresh fruit, tree nuts, chocolate, vegetables and baked goods could see market growth in the UAE.