Philippines Government Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Imported Turkish Flour

By Joe Sowers, USW Regional Vice President for Philippines and Korea U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is very pleased that the Tariff Commission of the Republic of the Philippines has extended anti-dumping duties on imports of wheat flour originating and exported from the Republic of Turkey until 2023. The commission’s ruling, announced Sept. 9, 2020, extended […]

Meet the USW Technical Experts: Adrian Redondo – Inspired to Help by Hard Work and a Hero

Name: Adrian “Ady” Redondo Title: Technical Specialist Office: USW South Asian Regional Office, Manila Providing Service to: Republic of the Philippines and Korea Growing up on his grandparents’ small farm in the Philippines province of Batangas, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Technical Specialist Adrian “Ady” Redondo learned that hard work is a great motivator. “My father was away […]

Milling Executives from the Philippines Start Their Tour of the U.S. Wheat Supply Chain in Oregon

By Claire Hutchins, USW Market Analyst U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) believes customer engagement, supply chain transparency and free access to market information are the building blocks for robust relationships with U.S. wheat overseas customers. Every year, USW hosts several foreign trade delegations on trips to the United States to help foster these relationships. These delegations […]

Meet the USW Technical Experts: Gerry Mendoza – Born to Teach and Share His Love for Baking

Name: Gerardo “Gerry” S. Mendoza Title: Baking Consultant Office: USW South Asian Regional Office, Manila Providing Service to: Republic of the Philippines and Korea Regional Profile: Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, has become one of the most important export markets in the world for U.S. wheat. The Philippines is the second-largest market for all classes […]

Farmer Leaders to Meet with Customers in Thailand and the Philippines

By Amanda J. Spoo, USW Communications Specialist Every year USW sends teams of U.S. farmers overseas to visit markets they supply with wheat. These regional visits highlight the day-to-day work and marketing strategies of USW’s overseas offices and connect the farmers to their customers and industry stakeholders. “The feedback we hear consistently from our customers […]