Introduction
     Thomas First and Thomas Scott were fresh out of college when they started pedaling their blender-made juice drinks off their 19-foot motorboat in Nantucket Harbor. Nantucket Nectars had a modest income of $2,000 its first summer, but within a few years, their small operation grew to a $30 million company. To grow their business, First and Scott had to pursue trade with other nations. They now sell their 28 varieties in North America, Europe, Asia, and South and Central America. Assume you are the owner of a U.S. company that makes blended juice beverages. You are considering expanding your market beyond its domestic borders, so you decide to research potential markets on the Internet.

Destination Title: International Trade Administration

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Directions
Start at the International Trade Administration Web site.

• Click on the "Trade Information Center" topic at the top of the screen.
• Click on the "Industry Information" topic.
• Scroll down to "Consumer Goods" and click on it.
• Choose "Beverages" from the Industries box at the left and click on it.
• Select a link from the left column, showing current exports of beverages to foreign countries.
• Browse through the links to other beverages, taking notes as you go.