Food Conference

The Center for International Trade Development at Long Beach City College is sponsoring a Foodmex 2001 conference Oct. 24 on processed foods and Latin American agribusiness. Topics include entering the Latin American market, food and agricultural opportunities in Brazil, reaching decision makers in Latin America and Latin America’s key trade shows.

Registration is $65 before Oct. 16 and $85 after that. It will take place at the Westin Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 938-5016 or e-mail citd@lbcc.cc.ca.us. The center was recently designated a California-Mexico Trade Assistance Center by Gov. Gray Davis and receives funding to expand trade and commerce with Mexico and the rest of Latin America.