Bisonó promotes new business opportunities for Dominican products in U.S.

Connecticut, U.S.- Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó urged members of the National Supermarket Association (NSA) to strengthen business ties and identify new opportunities to increase the presence of Dominican products in the U.S. market.

Speaking at the NSA’s annual gala, Bisonó highlighted the association’s knowledge of U.S. consumers, suppliers, and distribution networks as a foundation for expanding trade. He noted that Dominican products imported into New York reached approximately $273 million in 2025.

Bisonó said the proposal reflects the government’s goal of promoting economic diplomacy by connecting the public and private sectors and turning business opportunities into concrete results.

The foreign minister also emphasized President Luis Abinader’s focus on Dominicans living abroad and recognized the contributions of business leaders to housing, education, sports, and health initiatives in communities across the Dominican Republic.

The gala, which marked the NSA’s 37th anniversary, brought together nearly 1,000 attendees, including supermarket owners from several U.S. states, suppliers, political figures, activists, and other business leaders.

The NSA represents independent supermarket owners across New York and other East Coast cities as far south as Florida. Nearly 90% of its members are of Dominican origin, according to the association.