Food Export Association of the Midwest USA (Food Export-Midwest) and Food Export USA-Northeast (Food Export-Northeast) are non-profit organizations composed of 23 Midwestern and Northeastern state agricultural promotion agencies that use federal, state, and industry resources to help U.S. suppliers increase product sales overseas.
Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast administer many services through Market Access Program (MAP) funding from the USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service. Including a variety of programs and services to help exporters of Midwestern and Northeastern food and agricultural products begin or expand their international sales.
Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are two of four nationwide State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs) that are dedicated to helping U.S. food and agricultural companies sell their products in international markets. Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast formed a strategic alliance to increase their ability to promote high-value U.S. food and agricultural products.
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
309 W. Washington St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
312.334.9200
Food Export USA-Northeast
One Penn Center
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 420
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.829.9111
Join Food Export-Midwest & Food Export-Northeast for the first ever Condiments, Sauces, and Rubs Buyers Mission at the 2024 American Royal Association BBQ event in Kansas City!
This mission is a great low-cost opportunity to meet one-on-one with pre-qualified buyers from around the world. Products of interest include: hot sauce, pickled products, mustards, mayo, pasta sauces, BBQ sauces, and dry rubs.
Early bird registration is $175 until August 22nd. For more information please visit the event website: https://lnkd.in/gggmtrip
According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) GAIN report, the U.S. and the Republic of Korea agreed on labeling requirements for U.S. red meat, poultry products, and processed red meat, poultry, egg, and dairy products.
Implementation dates vary based on the product category, processing status, and whether the product is retail-facing. Compliance will be determined by the production date of the product. 🇰🇷
Learn more about the storage and labeling requirements here: https://loom.ly/s3XClWs#southkorea#meat#packaging#labeling
In 2023, Hong Kong's global pet food imports recovered for a second consecutive year, growing 2% to $159 million year-on-year and expanding 14% compared to 2019. Pet food retained imports increased 2.8% to $112 million year-on-year. Hong Kong is set to keep more of its pet food imports for local sales and consumption. 🐾
Learn more about the pet food industry in Hong Kong here: https://loom.ly/Lpd_B8I#foodexport#petfood#pet#hongkong
Celebrate #NationalWheatMonth with Venus Wafers, Inc., your trusted supplier from Hingham, Massachusetts! Enjoy the wholesome goodness of their premium wheat-based products, perfect for every occasion. 🌾
The Massachusetts supplier has participated in Food Export’s programs since 2015 taking part of the Market Access Program (MAP) funded Branded Program and attending Buyers Missions. This past June Venus Wafers attended Food Export’s Specialty Food Buyers Mission at 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show. There they had one on one meetings with buyers from Antigua, Brazil, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Korea.
Last October Venus Wafers was able to report sales to the above-mentioned markets while also projecting more in sales over the next twelve months. With brand names The Original Mariner Biscuit Company, CaPeachio’s and Najaime’s Lavasch Crisp Flatbreads, Venus Wafers caters to retail and private label market segments.
#foodexport#WheatMonth#wheat#export
Stay ahead with the Branded Program! Check out our latest blogs on digital marketing strategies, trade show success tips, and expanding beyond the U.S. market. 💻
Visit our website to see how the Branded Program can support your export journey: https://loom.ly/-_xFgjo#foodexport#brandedprogram#marketingstrategies#export
We’ve secured record funding through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) and are diving into strategic planning to boost small- and medium-sized food and ag businesses in the Midwest and Northeast. Discover how we’re simplifying success, enriching exchanges, and optimizing resources for our stakeholders. 💻
Read the full blog on our website and share your thoughts: https://loom.ly/Ppl_g38#FoodExport#strategicplanning#agriculture#smallbusiness#blog
Sweeten up your day on #NationalLollipopDay with treats from Original Gourmet Food Company, located in Salem, New Hampshire! Indulge in their irresistible, flavorful lollipops that bring joy to every lick. 🍭
In 2023, Original Gourmet Food Company, located in Salem, New Hampshire, attended Food Export’s Food Show Plus! at Gulfood 2023 where they met with buyers from the State of Palestine and Saudi Arabia. During the event Original Gourmet Food Company made a sale of fusion chocolate wafer cookies to the State of Palestine and Saudi Arabia. The New Hampshire-based company also projects to complete additional sales to each of the regions over the next 12 months to each of the regions.
According to Youssef Mouline, Director of International Sales, “We are going to start distributing for the first time our chocolate covered wafer with a new weight of 36g in the State of Palestine. In Saudi Arabia, we have a new partner acquiring 25 new SKUs including our soft and chewy candies, bite size wafers, and chocolate covered wafers. As a result, we can retain and build on our current workforce and continue to expand distribution and our business”.
Original Gourmet Food Company is a manufacturer and distributor of confections and cookies in the bakery, confectionery, snack markets. The New Hampshire supplier has participated in Food Export programs since 2003, participating in the Branded Program, Food Show PLUS! events, Buyers Missions, and the Online Product Catalog.
#foodexport#LollipopDay#Lollipop#export
Success Story Spotlight! 🌟
We’re thrilled to share the remarkable journey of Dickinson Brands, Inc.! Since 1854, they’ve been a trailblazer in Natural and Organic Skincare. As the sister company of American Distilling Inc., they produce the world's finest Witch Hazel.
Dickinson Brands expanded into Mexico through Food Export-Northeast’s Branded Program, achieving sales over the next year. Their strategy involved shipping samples, digital marketing, in-store promotions, and creating market-compatible labels.
https://loom.ly/9S607gc#successtory#skincare#witchhazel
Ready to expand into Sub-Saharan Africa? 🌍
Leverage Food Export’s Virtual Consultations for expert advice from our In-Market Representatives! These one-on-one video sessions will help you navigate export plans and market expansion, saving you time and money.
Register today and start your journey to export excellence: https://loom.ly/jupr2S8#exportsuccess#FoodExport#Africa#subsaharanafrica
Looking to master export marketing for food and ag products? Join our free webinar, "Online Resources for Export Market Research," designed to help new-to-export suppliers and those with limited resources succeed in international markets! 💻
📅 Date: July 24, 2024
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM CDT / 2:00 PM EDT
🔗Registration link: https://loom.ly/0az5xHs#webinar#foodexport
