美国稻米协会在摩洛哥召开研讨会

Core Insights - The USA Rice Association hosted a supply chain seminar in Casablanca, Morocco, aimed at expanding into the African market, attracting representatives from 60 rice importers and processing companies across nine African countries [1][2] - The seminar highlighted the latest developments in the U.S. rice industry, trade financing considerations, and the reliability of the U.S. rice export supply chain [1] - Despite competition from low-priced Asian rice, there is strong interest in U.S. high-quality rice due to strict food safety standards and no export bans [2] Group 1 - The seminar was attended by representatives from Morocco, Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tunisia [1] - Keynote speakers included U.S. Consul General Marissa Scott, USA Rice COO Sarah Moran, and COMADER President Rachid Benali, who emphasized Morocco's role as a gateway to the African market [1] - The U.S. exports approximately 100,000 tons of rice to Africa annually, with Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire being the primary markets [2] Group 2 - The seminar facilitated exchanges and cooperation in U.S.-Africa rice trade, laying the groundwork for further expansion of U.S. rice in the African market [2] - The event included a B2B meeting to enhance local market engagement and a lunch featuring U.S. rice dishes [1]