Indonesian Flour Millers Commit to 1 Million Metric Tons in Annual U.S. Wheat Purchases
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomed the July 7 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with APTINDO, Indonesia’s flour milling association. Under the agreement, APTINDO committed to doubling its annual purchases of U.S. wheat to 1 million metric tons (36.7 million bushels) each year for the next five years. A Shared Commitment “The administration has […]
U.S. Wheat Industry and Government Officials Work Together to Keep the Dynamic Indonesian Wheat Market Open
The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (IQA) has announced a specific import protocol for U.S. origin wheat that adjusted sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations in ways that will help protect demand for U.S. wheat in one of the world’s largest markets. A Cooperative Effort These positive changes happened because of cooperation and a shared commitment to transparency […]
Video: 2025 USW South and Southeast Asian Marketing Conference Recognizes Decades of Interaction and Collaboration
Many decades of interaction and collaboration between U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), U.S. wheat farmers and millers across the region were recognized at the 2025 USW South and Southeast Asian Marketing Conference (SSEAMC). Held May 26-28 in Da Nang, Vietnam, the conference was themed, “Legacy of Success.” Accordingly, more than 200 millers and wheat buyers from […]
Video: USW Shares Story of U.S. Wheat with Southeast Asia’s Flour Millers at IAOM Meeting
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) recently connected and reconnected with customers of U.S. wheat at the International Association of Operative Millers Southeast Asia Chapter Meeting, a regular gathering of flour millers and technicians held this year in Surabaya, Indonesia. Joe Sowers, USW Regional Vice President for South and Southeast Asia, presented during the event, emphasizing the […]
Video: USW Brings Together Wheat Buyers For ‘Unique’ North Asia Marketing Conference
Three different countries, three different languages, three different cultures and three different sets of consumers. Yet flour millers from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan actually have something in common: They have a strong interest in U.S. wheat. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) invited wheat buyers from each country to Bali, Indonesia, August 28 and 29, 2023, […]
‘Building Prosperity Through Partnership’ Theme of Revitalized USW Conference for Trade in South, Southeast Asia
After more than a decade of absence, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is restarting an event that brings together customers and partners in an important region of the world. The 2023 South and Southeast Asian Marketing Conference will be held May 9-11 in Phuket, Thailand. “Building Prosperity Through Partnership” is the theme of the conference, which […]
Meet the USW Technical Experts: Ivan Goh – An Energetic Individual Born to the Food Industry
Name: Kong Song “Ivan” Goh Title: Biscuit/Bakery and Noodle Technologist Office: USW South Asia Regional Office, Singapore Providing Service to: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam Regional Profile: Rapidly rising disposable income and urbanization in South Asia are opening markets for baked goods, biscuits, cakes, and other foods […]