American food exporters have signed a new round of trade deals with the Cuban government. More than 100 companies and 25 states are taking part in the deal. The sales are allowed under an exception to the U.S. embargo on Cuba.

James Sumner, head of the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council: “It’s a tremendous relationship that we have. Cuba is a very important market to us. We feel we’re doing each other very well. We’re helping your consumers, you’re helping our industry–and we recognize that when the embargo is lifted, which we hope is very soon, that these purchases will be much greater and help all of our people even more. So you’ve been a good friend. Thank you for all of your support.”