Bryant Christie Inc.

On July 10, BCI staff members participated in the US Ag Export Development Council meeting outside of Washington, DC. Representing BCI clients, BCI staff met with US Department of Agriculture attaches who work in US Embassies around the world promoting US agriculture interests. Issues from promoting US agriculture to addressing trade barriers were covered in markets as diverse as Europe, China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Senegal. BCI works closely with USDA on a daily basis to support US agriculture exports. #USAEDC #USAEDCAttacheSeminar #GoldSponsor

We can't wait to see everyone at the 2024 USAEDC Attache Seminar! Being a part of USAEDC - U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council is a privilege BCI doesn’t take for granted, and that’s why we’re happy to support the organization through our membership and sponsorship. We wish you a productive and enjoyable conference. See you there!👋 #USAEDC #USAEDCAttacheSeminar #GoldSponsor

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years with Eric Rosenberg! 🎉 Join us in congratulating Eric on his remarkable 25-year journey with Bryant Christie Inc.! From starting as a Marketing Account Manager in 1999 to becoming our Executive Vice President and COO, Eric's dedication and leadership have been instrumental in our success. Thank you for your outstanding contributions and here's to many more years of achievements! To read about Eric's notable impact at BCI over the years, click here: https://lnkd.in/gNqmV3pg #25Years #Leadership #Celebration #Anniversary #ThankYouEric

This past week, BCI's Alinne Oliveira (she/her) and Cienna Reed attended the 55th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues hosted by the FAO/World Health Organization Food Standards Program in Chengdu, China. During the session, the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) meet to do their annual review of Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs). These CXLs are internationally agreed food standards covering pesticide residues in or on food and feed and are to be adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. These CXLs are vital as their standards facilitate the export of U.S. products to multiple markets around the world. By attending this session BCI was able to monitor the process for U.S. specialty crop clients. To learn more about BCI's expertise in maximum residue levels, click here: https://lnkd.in/gKBsRarZ. #CCPR55 #GlobalAccess #MRLs #CXLs

BCI's Matt Lantz and Adam P. Hollowell go back to American Potato Trade Alliance(APTA)'s roots. 🎙️ 🥔 While in Washington, DC for the APTA meeting, Matt Lantz and Adam Hollowell were on the National Potato Council's Eye on Potatoes podcast discussing APTA. On the podcast, they share that with BCI administering APTA, they're able to bring together the entire potato industry value chain—from quick service restaurants and fry and dehy processors to growers. This collaboration helps address international trade barriers affecting potato exports. During the 25 years BCI has managed APTA, it has overcome major trade barriers facing the industry, including the potential closing of the Taiwan and Korean market to U.S. fries. Click here to listen to the podcast and get the full rundown of APTA's role in the industry: https://lnkd.in/gPdw2_jV #GlobalAccess #AmericanPotatoTradeAlliance #TradeBarrier

BCI helps exporters open, access, and develop markets with a focus on the agricultural, food, and beverage sectors. Join us in celebrating #WorldTradeMonth by learning more about our impact on U.S. agricultural trade: https://lnkd.in/g63mDxF8

Last week BCI Global Access staff including Matt Lantz, Alinne Oliveira (she/her), Cienna Reed, and Evan Pearson, attended the 2024 MRL Harmonization Workshop in San Diego, California. This year's conference united officials from Great Britain, Brazil, and Taiwan to engage in discussions on the latest developments regarding MRL policies worldwide. BCI clients, including growers, packers, registrants, and PCAs, convened to delve into these updates and their implications. BCI's Senior Vice President of Global Access, Matt Lantz, moderated sessions on days one and two and wrapped up the workshop on day three by hosting a special session with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to discuss updates to the EU Early Alert System. #GlobalAccess #MRL #MaximumResidueLevels #MRLPolicy

On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary Thomas Vilsack announced that the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations as part of the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), aiming to build demand for American food and agricultural exports in key global markets. Click here to view a list of the organizations receiving allocations: https://lnkd.in/eNX8cAMi #RAPP #Exports USDA

#WorldTradeMonth Fact! 🌎 💰 #DYK The top 5 U.S. agricultural trading partners accounted for 64 percent of U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year 2023. (Source: USDA Economic Research Service) https://lnkd.in/gK-T4z62

#WorldTradeMonth Fact! 🌎 💰 #DYK Approximately 20 percent of all potatoes grown in the U.S. are exported, in either fresh or processed form, making trade a significant component of the $100.9 billion U.S. potato industry. For 22 years, BCI has worked with the National Potato Council to improve market access and increase trade. We've helped open new markets, reduce potato tariffs, assist in the harmonization of pesticide maximum residue levels, and have been on call for any international issue the industry faces. To learn more about BCI's global access expertise and services, click here: https://lnkd.in/u5o8a Source: National Potato Council #WorldTradeMonth #USPotatoes