special article 34 economic research service usda agricultural outlook january february 1997 globalization of the processed foods market part one us trade in t he growth past few years has been phenomenal with exports exceeding imports since 1992 1991 value grown 55 per cent while grew 21 percent consumer prices dur ing that time rose 15 so real about 40 over 5 total and beverages amounted to 54 2 billion 1995 29 4 exceeded by 6 are often referred as added products some combination labor technology materials is applied raw commodity inputs such wheat yeast transformed into a product bread or pas try processing may be minor case canned fruits vegetables quite extensive con version cocoa sugar milk nuts candy bars sold at
