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• Global Cheese Database

  Research & Data > Market Information > Global Cheese Database

  USDEC's Global Cheese Database is a unique, members-only analytical tool that provides varietal level consumption, production, trade volumes for 33 countries on historic and forecast bases. It enables greater transparency and foresight than traditional HS-code based trade data and fills the gaps whe

• Aug 6, 2025

  News Release: 8/6/2025

  Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 8 > 6 > 2025

  ARLINGTON, VA – A first-of-its-kind study published in the peer-reviewed journal Food Policy concludes that by complementing local production, U.S. dairy exports to lower and middle-income countries (LMICs) significantly increased availability of critical nutrients that help combat malnu

• May 13, 2026

  Food Ingredients Vietnam

  Export Marketing > Marketing Events > Event Pages > 2026 Events > Food Ingredients Vietnam

  Food Ingredients Vietnam is the only dedicated food and drink trade show in Vietnam, offering a unique opportunity to connect with contacts in this expanding market. Fi Vietnam offers the opportunity to engage in industry-leading discussions, see product application innovations, and develop further

• Aug 4, 2025

  News Release: 8/4/2025

  Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 8 > 4 > 2025

  ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today applauded the Senate's confirmation of Luke Lindberg to the position USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Statement from Krysta Harden, President and

• Feb 28, 2025

  Japan International Cheese Demand Landscape

  Research & Data > Research Reports > Research Reports > Market Research Reports > Japan International Cheese Demand Landscape

  This chapter, as part of a broader study on U.S. cheddar opportunities in 17 international markets, highlights Japan’s advanced cheese market with growing demand for cheddar and gouda. While tariffs protect domestic production, trade agreements have made imports more competitive, with the U.S.

• Aug 1, 2025

  Member Alert - August 1, 2025

  Member Services > Member Alerts > Member Alerts > Member Alert August 1 2025

  We were informed by several importers this morning that the previously communicated deadline of August 1 for submitting tariff waiver applications has been extended to October 30, 2025. In addition, it appears that any approved waivers would now remain valid through December

• Jul 28, 2025

  News Release: 7/28/2025

  Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 7 > 28 > 2025

  ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the U.S. Internati

• Find a Staff Expert

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  Executive Office Krysta Harden, President and CEO Omar Syed, Vice President, Human Resources Kristen Hagan, Director, Executive Office Cheese Marketing Angelique Hollister, Senior Vice President, Global Cheese Marketing Merle McNeil, Senior Vice President, Global Retail Programs Amy Foor, Vice Pres

• Our Staff

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  Contact a USDEC staffer by using either our Contact Us form or calling 703-528-3049.  Executive Office Krysta Harden, President and CEO Omar Syed, Vice President, Human Resources Kristen Hagan, Director, Executive Office Cheese & Consumer Dairy Products Marketing Angélique Hollister

• Jul 24, 2025

  Member Alert - July 24, 2025

  Member Services > Member Alerts > Member Alerts > Member Alert July 24 2025

  Chinese importers have reported receiving a pop-up notice while submitting tariff waiver applications on the Section 301 Tariff Waiver System operated by the Ministry of Finance. The notice states: "Starting from August 1, the HS Code you applied will not receive any tariff waiver from the Bure