Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association

06/12/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! This month's market highlight on Taiwan is hot off the presses.

Don't forget to check out our event search page for upcoming activities in the Taiwanese market ➡️ https://www.wusata.org/event/search/. If you'll be at Food Taipei later this month, be sure to stop by the WUSATA Pavilion and say hi!

Sources: USTR Fact Sheet on U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (February 2026)
Euromonitor GEARS Database (May 2026)

06/11/2026

This month's company spotlight brings you a participant from our northernmost member state, Alaska! Kahiltna Birchworks (Alaska Birch Syrup & Wild Harvest Products) was born from innovation in the Alaskan wilderness in 1990. That spring, they tapped their first 200 birch trees and produced their first batch of birch syrup. Over the years they expanded their operation, eventually becoming the world’s largest birch syrup producer, tapping up to 16,000 trees annually. Their commitment to sustainability and quality laid the foundation for what Kahiltna Birchworks is today.

WUSATA has been instrumental in helping them bring their Alaska-made products to the global stage through trade missions and curated industry events. Today, Kahiltna Birchworks continues to celebrate Alaska’s natural abundance, supplying chefs, breweries, Michelin-starred restaurants, and culinary enthusiasts with premium birch syrup and wild-harvested specialties. With deep respect for the history of the company and the people who first called this land home, they are committed to innovation while staying true to the spirit of Kahiltna Birchworks.

06/09/2026

Episode 2 of the Trade Roots podcast is here, and it's a spicy one! 🌶️

This month's theme on the podcast is sauces, and we had the pleasure of interviewing Stacy Moritz, the owner of Secret Aardvark Trading Company, and Erick Garman, a trade development manager from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Stacy shared the history of Secret Aardvark and talked about the export challenges and opportunities she's seeing from the perspective of a sauce brand. Erick, who has helped several sauce companies grow their export sales, discussed key steps to take to ensure success as a company expands their business to new markets.

If you're looking for the secret sauce on growing a small business, getting export-ready, and selecting unique flavors to make your products pop, give this episode a listen here (or on your favorite podcast platform): https://youtu.be/X4ztkDHtniw?si=-0pPBmkrR0zmv03N

Episode 2 of the Trade Roots podcast is here, and it's a spicy one!...

06/08/2026

Seoul Food & Hotel is Korea’s premier B2B food and beverage exhibition, renowned for its professionalism, high quality, and global reach. Now the fourth-largest food industry event in Asia, it attracts top international buyers and industry leaders.

South Korea is one of the U.S' largest export markets and a great option for WUSATA companies looking to break into Asian markets! We can't wait to see the connections our exhibiting companies make at the show this year.

06/04/2026

Meet our Member, Colorado!

The Colorado Department of Agriculture partners with WUSATA to promote Colorado Proud products all over the world.

Are there Colorado products that you can't get enough of? Let us know in the comments so we can help them in their journey across the world!

05/26/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

The Western U.S. makes and ships some incredible products to the world. Join Tiffany and Addie on the Trade Roots Podcast as they tell the stories of how products from the Western United States make it from farm to far away.

Episode 1 of the new WUSATA podcast is here! Tiffany and Addie interview Jason Fearneyhough and Megan Weeks, from National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), about all things Western U.S. agriculture and ag trade - setting the stage for the product-specific episodes to come.

Head to this link to listen or find us on your favorite podcast platform: https://youtu.be/0DzBMVCKnz4?si=Ef-5IG2gZjVd3IPe

05/22/2026

It's official - WUSATA's very own podcast is coming in just FOUR DAYS!

The Trade Roots Podcast is here to tell the stories of food & agriculture companies who get their products from the Western U.S. to global markets. We'll interview guests who share their own export success stories, get insightful tips from industry experts, and share helpful resources for those just starting out in the world of ag trade (or for experienced exporters looking to expand their global footprint!).

Enjoy this teaser of what's to come, and stay tuned for the first official episode, coming on Tuesday, May 26th! You can find Trade Roots on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

05/15/2026

Fresh ideas, hot products, zero FOMO. Stop by the WUSATA Pavillion in the Taste of the States Area in Chicago, May 16-19 at the to explore all of the awesome products that WUSATA companies have to offer.

05/14/2026

Will you be at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas?? 🍭

While you're there, be sure to track down Engagement Executive Hayden! He's happy to chat about FundMatch and how you can get up to 50% reimbursement on eligible marketing expenses to grow your brand internationally.

See you on the show floor!

05/13/2026

Meet our Member, California!

The California Department of Food and Agriculture partners with WUSATA to promote California grown products all over the world.

Crazy about a product from California? Leave a comment & let us know what your favorite is! 🐄🍷🍓