The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council and the U.S. Dry Bean Council hosted a Chef’s Table event on March 7, 2023 to highlight the three winners of the “Innovate Your Plate” restaurant competition. The competition began in December 2022 to raise awareness about U.S. pulses, expand relationships with Thailand’s chefs and restaurant executives, and demonstrate how pulses can be used to create delicious, healthy, and innovative dishes. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Agriculture, Exclude
On April 7, 2022, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute ‘s (ASMI) Southeast Asia regional representative conducted a restaurant seminar at The Surawongse Bangkok Marriott Hotel. Participants in the event included 25 restaurant managers and chefs who are buying or interested in using Alaska Seafood products in their restaurants. Ms. Kelly Stange, Agricultural Counselor of the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 7 April, 2022 | Topics: Agriculture, Exclude
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service and leading U.S. food trade alliances organized USA pavilion welcomed all domestic food importers, wholesalers, distributors, food processors, retailers, and culinary professionals to enjoy and explore a wide range of high-quality U.S. products. Anyone who missed the show can view the USA pavilion tour by Russ …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Exclude
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., issued the following statement regarding food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19: “The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and around the world who want to know that producers, processors and regulators are taking every …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Exclude, News
U.S. Embassy invites your company to join our upcoming business delegation to Cambodia and Laos, on February 4-7. Our target participants to join the delegation include: U.S. manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural and agribusiness products Local distributors/representatives of U.S. products Scope of products and services: seeds, fertilizers and pesticides, agro-processing equipment, animal and aquaculture feed, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 20 December, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, East Asia & Pacific, Events, News
Chef (Tam) Chudaree Debhakam, Thailand’s first “Top Chef” winner, whipped up a 5-course dinner incorporating U.S. and Thai ingredients to celebrate the launch of USDA’s American Inspired Chef Project, at the U.S. Ambassador Residence. Last night’s event was hosted by Chargé d’affaires Peter Haymond. The American Inspired Chef Project will travel around Thailand to train …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, News, U.S. & Thailand
On September 21, 2018, Mr. Russ Nicely, Agricultural Counselor of U.S. Embassy attended the launch of California Grape – Sun World Grapes, imported by City Fresh co., ltd at Gourmet Market, The Mall Bangkae. Sun World grapes will be available at all Gourmet Market.
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, Exclude, News, Trade
On Wednesday, May 2, Mr. Russ Nicely, Agricultural Counselor for the U.S. Embassy in Thailand introduced a program titled, “USA Superfoods – Secrets of Vitality”, featuring Mr. Bob Moore, the founder of Bob’s Red Mill USA, a leading brand for organic and gluten free wholegrains. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Dry …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, News, Trade
On August 17, 2017, Chargé d’Affaires Peter Haymond spoke at the Agricultural Innovation for Resiliency conference. Organized by USDA and USAID Asia , the conference gathered experts and government officials from around the region to share international best practices and tools for boosting agricultural resiliency. Increased agricultural innovation and resiliency have the potential to strengthen food security …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News | Tags: USDA
Main Ingredients: U.S. Bean and Pea U.S. Bean and Lentil Salad 250 gr U.S. Red Kidney Beans 250 gr U.S. Lentil 250 gr U.S. Chickpeas 250 gr U.S. Pinto Beans 250 gm U.S. Black beans 150 gr Chopped Parsley 200 gr Chopped Ice berg lettuce Dressing: 200 gr Red Vinegar 70 gr Honey 120 gr …
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By U.S. Mission Thailand | 25 July, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Exclude | Tags: American Recipe
On June 28, 2017, Mr. Paul Welcher, Agricultural Attaché of U.S. Department of Agriculture joined Blue Diamond Growers, a U.S. almond-growing agricultural cooperative based in Sacramento, California, at their launch event for Blue Diamond Almond Breeze in Thailand. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, is a healthy dairy-free alternative to milk which is now available in 7-11s …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, News, Trade
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a website where organizations can apply to be recognized as a third-party accreditation body. Foreign governments and agencies or private third parties may apply to be recognized. Accreditation bodies recognized by the FDA will have the ability to accredit third-party certification bodies, also known as third-party auditors. Certification …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Business | Tags: FDA
Crab and Claw Executive Chef Colin Stevens created a delicious U.S. wild-caught salmon dinner for Chargé d’Affaires Peter Haymond and his wife Dusadee, as well as select guests. Through the meal, attendees learned how to prepare and distinguish the special flavor characteristics of Keta, King, and Sockeye Salmon – three salmon varieties found in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News | Tags: U.S. Salmon
On April 28, U.S. Embassy Bangkok’s Foreign Agricultural Service launched the American Taste on The Beach Burger Festival at Central Festival Pattaya. The event kicked off with The “Great American Burger Competition”, where ten chefs from Pattaya’s top burger restaurants battled each other with their own special menu created with U.S. beef, U.S. potatoes, California …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Events, News
Ambassador Davies joined food and beverage professionals across Bangkok April 7 to hear from Chef Chom, Executive Chef of the Pomodoro Group and Culinary Institute of America graduate, describe the best methods for pairing American foods and beverages based on his extensive experience at several Michelin Star restaurants. He was joined by Steve Bashore, a …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Events, News
Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond joined well-known Thai Chef Ian Kittichai on Channel 3 Family’s Jaew program to introduce creative dishes made from U.S. potatoes. Chef Ian recently won the “Spud Nation Throw down” cooking contest at Potato Expo 2017 held in San Francisco. The Chef featured his wining dish – U.S. beef massaman …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 9 February, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, U.S. & Thailand
U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond joined Greyhound Café Managing Director Pornsiri Rojmeta and a group of media and food bloggers for a special luncheon to celebrate the launch of Greyhound Café’s new American menu. Under the theme, “A Taste from the Heart,” Greyhound Café’s Executive Chef Harit Vejakul created 12 new unique …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond appeared on a live broadcast of Jaew, 3Family (Ch. 13) and to discuss the extraordinary success of the American Burger Festival. He introduced the Burger Competition winners and highlighted several U.S. food and agricultural products imported to Thailand. Did you know that the United States and Thailand have a …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, U.S. & Thailand
On August 26, Chargé d’Affaires Peter Haymond launched the American Burger Festival Episode 2 at the American Food, Fun, and Family Fair at Central World. The event kicked off with The “Great American Burger Competition 2016” sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture attracted thousands of hungry people at CentralWorld eager to sample burgers, snacks, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 26 August, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events | Tags: American Food Fun and Family Fair, Burger
On August 10, 2016, U.S. Embassy Bangkok welcomed Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Phil Karsting to Thailand. FAS Administrator Karsting met with Thammachart Seafood team who is the leading importer of U.S. seafood such as U.S. king salmon, Alaska king crab, cod fish, lobster, oysters, and more. A highlight of FAS Administrator Karsting’s visit was …
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By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 10 August, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Commercial Opportunities, Events | Tags: FAS, Foreign Agricultural Service
