The reports attached below were distributed by the International Markets Bureau of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.  While these reports are specific to food, there are some stated trends in the U.S. and Germany that you may be interested in taking a look at.    Please contact the FCO office if you would like a copy of the report on New Markets with an in depth look at the Eastern US, Germany and Sweden for floriculture.

Market Indicator Report

Market Analysis Report

Floriculture producers looking for new markets may be interested in learning about the Japanese consumer from the following reports:

Japanese Consumer

Japanese Confectionery

Grocery Retail 2009