Thailand: Kitchen of the World.

Americans love dining at Thai restaurants, but few realize that many of their meals at home may also be Thai. One of the world's top exporters of processed food, Thailand leads the market for canned tuna, frozen seafood, canned pineapple, rice and chicken.

Over 10,000 companies--including Nestle, Cargill, Unilever, Jelly Belly and Dole--currently enjoy Thailand's competitive advantage in food-processing, sourcing some 80 percent of raw materials locally. The country's agricultural roots and natural resources--along with investments in international quality standards and cutting-edge technology--have earned Thailand the sobriquet "Kitchen of the World."

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