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Marketing and Promotion for assistance with all your trade and
product development questions at 217.782.2172. Go here to find our most
recent programs and
services guide.
 ILLINOIS
FOOD EXPORT ACTIVITIES GENERATE LEADS, BOOST SALES FOR ILLINOIS COMPANIES
Foreign and Domestic Trade Shows Keep Companies Expanding
Seven Illinois food and beverage companies exhibited in the U.S. Pavilion at
the world’s largest food and beverage show in Paris, France, October 17-21,
2010. As a result of their participation, companies have reported $465,000 in
actual, $3,620,000 in projected sales, and 372 buyer/seller introductions.
October 26-27, 2010, sixteen Illinois food and beverage companies
exhibited in the U.S. Pavilion in Miami during the Americas Food and Beverage
Show, the largest show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. As a result of
their participation, they reported $18,000 in actual sales with projected
sales in the next 12 months of $970,000.
Companies use trade shows like SIAL Paris and the Americas Food &
Beverage Show to pursue domestic and foreign markets, develop leads and
generate sales for participating companies. Please click this link to view our Calendar of Events
for Food Companies and to see what shows IDOA will be offering in 2011.
(PHOTOS:
THOUSANDS OF IMPORTERS SCRUTINIZE PRODUCTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AT TRADE
SHOWS LIKE SIAL PARIS AND THE AMERICAS FOOD AND BEVERAGE SHOW.)
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PRODUCTS SHOWCASE PROVIDES TOP CENTRAL ILLINOIS EXPOSURE FOR COMPANIES--SIGN
YOUR COMPANY UP TODAY!
IDOA, Jacksonville Chamber Partner to Showcase Illinois Businesses
to Consumers
The Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Marketing, and the
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are again teaming to showcase Illinois
Products to central Illinois consumers at this year's Illinois Products
Showcase to be held at Hamilton's "110 N. East" in Jacksonville,
IL, on Thursday, November 18, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. Last year, nearly
500 consumers attended this three-hour event! Click Jacksonville to download the flier. To
participate or to receive additional information, contact Bob Reese, at Bob.Reese@illinois.gov
or call him at 217.524.9130.
(PHOTO:
EXHIBITORS READY THEIR WARES FOR THE CONSUMER ONSLAUGHT AT ONE OF THE
IDoA-HOSTED PRODUCTS EXPOS)
Announcing Food Export-Midwest’s 2011 Program Year Launch!
Food Export’s 2011 program year is now open! You can now submit your pre-qualification
for the 2011 Branded Program and register for all 2011 Buyers Missions,
Focused Trade Missions, and Food Show PLUS!™ activities
Go to www.brandedprogram.org
to submit your Branded Program pre-qualification today. Click here to view the Branded
Program Manual.
Follow this link to view our
2011 Activity Calendar to assist in planning your 2011 exporting activities.
Visit our Activities Page to register for our Buyers
Missions, Focused Trade Missions, and Food Show PLUS!™ activities by
following this link.
2011 Activity Calendar for Illinois Food Companies
To view the Illinois Department of Agriculture's 2011 Activity Calendar for
Illinois food companies, click here. The calendar includes trade shows,
workshops, buyers' missions and trade missions. Please contact any of the
staff listed on the flyer for further information. Also, follow this link to Food Export-Midwest's 2011
Activity Calendar. For Food Export-Midwest activities, please contact Kim
Hamilton, Tel: 217/782-5809, E-Mail: kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
or Jim Mackey, Tel: 217/782-2581, E-Mail: jim.mackey@illinois.gov.
Please feel free to use these calendars as a reference while planning your
marketing for 2011.
Submit a New Products and Technologies Abstract for the 2011 IFT Annual
Meeting
Gain more visibility for yourself and your organization by submitting a New
Products and Technologies (NPT) abstract for the IFT Annual Meeting. By
submitting your technology, ingredient and/or performance innovations that
were introduced between January 2008 and January 2011, you will be sharing
your findings with leaders at this global food industry forum. Accepted
submissions will emphasize science and innovations rather than product
marketing, and will be selected as either a 20-minute Oral Presentation or a
Poster Showcase. If selected, your company’s name will be listed in the
on-site directory and the online program planner. The deadline for NPT
submissions is January 7, 2011, 4:00 p.m. CST. Download guidelines here. For more information, email IFT_Knowledge@ift.org
or call 312.782.8424.
Grow Your Exports, Shrink Your Spending!
Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast have announced a new "Grow
Your Exports, Shrink Your Spending" promotion to help companies by
providing discounted services and incentives.
Discount: Twenty percent (20%) off each eligible service. The
promotion will begin on Monday November 15. Starting on that day, companies
will see the discounted rate of the eligible activity as they register in the
EMRS system. Any activity without a discounted rate is not eligible under
this promotion. This would include activities that have a discounted booth
cost wrapped into the activity. Programs and services that are eligible are
listed below.
Dates of Promotion: November 15, 2010 through January 31, 2011.
Incentive: All companies who sign up and pay for a service between
the above dates will be part of a grand prize raffle. The raffle prize will
be a full paid registration at the 2011 Forum for 2 company representatives,
including paid travel costs. Second prize is a $100 gift card and third prize
of a free gift. Participants will get one raffle entry for each eligible
service (i.e. a company gets 5 raffle entries if they sign up for 5
activities).
Services that will apply:
Eligible activities include 2011:
o Food Show PLUS!TM
o Focused Trade Missions
o Buyers Missions
o Market Builder – Market Scan ONLY!
o Branded Program application fee
Conditions: Companies must register and pay for all eligible
activities by Jan 31, 2011 to get the promotional rate.
Disclaimers: No refunds. Flier is on this link.
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Domestic (click on link
for more information)
Great
American Cooking Expo, November 13-14th, Chicago, IL
2010 Illinois
Products Showcase, November 18, 2010, Jacksonville, IL
Webinar:
Insights into Mexico: Opportunities and Challenges in a Growing Market,
November 18, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Webinar: How
to Prepare for Meetings with Foreign Buyers, December 9, 2010, Noon
Northeast
Buyers’ Mission, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, February 7-11, 2011;
Deadline: December 22, 2010
Winter Fancy
Food Show Buyers’ Mission, San Francisco, California, January 15-17, 2011;
Deadline: January 4, 2011
Natural Products
Expo West Buyers’ Mission, Anaheim, California, March 10-11, 2001;
Deadline: February 24, 2011
International
Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) Food Expo - Illinois Pavilion, June
5-7, 2011, Anaheim, CA
Institute of
Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo - Illinois Pavilion, June 12-14, 2011,
New Orleans, LA
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International (click on
link for more information)
Foodex Japan, March
1-4, 2011, Tokyo, Japan
ANTAD Show, March
9-11, 2011, Guadalajara, Mexico; March 7-8, Mexico City
VIV Asia March
9-11, 2011, Bangkok
SIAL Canada Food
Show - U.S. Pavilion, May 11-13, 2011, Toronto, Canada
Focused Trade
Mission to Colombia, Bogota and Medellin, March 11-14, 2011; Deadline:
February 14, 2011
SIAL China Food
Show - U.S. Pavilion, May 18-20, 2011, Shanghai, China
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News and Other Links
Virtual Trade Shows, Accomplishments and Other Sales
Opportunities (click to read)
President Obama
National Export Proclamation
Online
Product Catalog
Branded Program
Market
Builder
Food Export
Helpline
Food-to-School
Network
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Web Links
Know Your Food,
Know Your Farmer (loans and grants available under new federal initiative)
National Leafy
Green Marketing Proposal
Institue of Food
Technology (check out the most recent edition!)
Organic.org
Eatwild.com
Community-Supported
Agriculture
Find Jobs in
Illinois Agriculture
Download National
Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Newsletter
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Presidential Export Initiative
Click here
to see the President's newest Executive Order which seeks to assist in
doubling U.S. exports in the next five years, something which would
significantly boost Illinois' already strong standing in the world of global
traders.
2010 GREAT AMERICAN COOKING EXPO, NOVEMBER 13-14, Chicago, IL
The Expo will be held at the Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 West Euclid Ave.
Arlington Park, IL. The Great American Cooking Expo is a consumer culinary
show. Last year, approximately 3,500 consumers attended last year’s
Expo.Illinois companies can participate in one of two ways this year, as
follows:
OPTION #1
• Pavilion Style Exhibit - Exclusively for IDOA Members
•$250 (without electricity)
• Each pavilion space will be equivalent to a 10' deep by 7' across area,
just no side rail separating booths.
•Each participant will receive an 8' high back drape, one 6' table either
42" or 30" high, a wastebasket, a company sign, your company name
listed and linked on Cooking Expo website and 24 hour security.
OPTION #2
•Standard 10 ft. x 10 ft. exhibit space
•$495.00 (without electricity)
•Each participant will receive an 8' high back drape, 3’ side drapes, one 6'
table either 42" or 30" high, a wastebasket, a company sign, your
company name listed and linked on Cooking Expo website, and 24 hour security.
The cost of electricity under either option is as follows: Standard -
1-1000 watt, 120v, 2 outlets, 10 amps - - $100.00 (when ordered 3 weeks prior
to move in).
New for 2010 - - larger venue 70,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall; high profile
location, families welcomed and preferred November dates, all to assist
companies looking to increase sales and build brand exposure.To participate
or to receive additional information, contact Todd Lazzarotto, Director of
Sales, The Great American Cooking Expo, 847-212-5266 Phone, 815-308-5332 Fax,
or email Todd at tlazz@thecookingexpo.com. The website is here. Home.
2010
ILLINOIS PRODUCTS SHOWCASE, NOVEMBER 18, 2010, Jacksonville, IL
This event, at Hamilton's Catering "110 N. East" in Jacksonville,
is the premier Central Illinois Illinois food and food products showcase. If
you cannot attend, you may provide coupons or samples for presentation our
highly visible showcase display table.
Last year, more than 30 Illinois companies dished out samples to nearly
500 consumers, generating more than $3,000 in sales. A smart and creative
advertising strategy between IDOA and the Jacksonville Chamber should ensure
another heavily attended event this year.
The event is scheduled to last from 4:00PM to 7:00 PM. THERE
IS NO CHARGE FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT--except for the
product you sample and your time. This event provides a venue for
participating Illinois companies to sell their wares prior to the holiday
season. The flier is here.
To participate or to receive additional information, contact Bob Reese, at
Bob.Reese@illinois.gov
or call him at 217.524.9130. Home.
WEBINAR: “INSIGHTS INTO MEXICO: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN A
GROWING MARKET,” November 18, 2010, DEADLINE: November 16, 2010
Mexico is currently the United States’ second largest agricultural export
market, with excellent long-term growth prospects for the future. Join us on
November 18 to learn more about the latest market developments, and to gain
insights into the current opportunities and issues facing food exporters
today. Participants will learn about:
* Best prospects and opportunities for exports of U.S.
food products
* Growth of U.S. exports to Mexico under NAFTA
* Current trends in the Mexican food market
* An overview of the new retail labeling regulations for
U.S. food and non-alcoholic beverages (effective January 2011)
* Information and insights into the NAFTA USA-Mexico
Trucking Issue
* Upcoming 2011 Food Export-Midwest and Food
Export-Northeast activities in Mexico
* Q & A Session with our Mexico in-market
representative
Contact – Kim Hamilton, kim.hamilton@illinois.gov 217-782-5809.Home.
WEBINAR: “HOW TO PREPARE FOR MEETINGS WITH FOREIGN BUYERS,” December
9, 2010, DEADLINE: December 7, 2010
Food Export—Midwest and Food Export—Northeast invite you to take advantage of
our upcoming webinar “How to Prepare for Meetings with Foreign Buyers.” The
event is a unique opportunity to learn how to successfully prepare for your
meetings with international buyers so that you can approach them with confidence.
Webinar participants will learn about:
* Selecting the right buyers and countries for your
products
* What information and material you need to be adequately
prepared
* What is an Export Policy and why you need it
* Tips on proper meeting etiquette
* Keys to successful follow-up
* Q & A Session with Dennis Lynch
Contact – Kim Hamilton, kim.hamilton@illinois.gov 217-782-5809. Home.
SPECIALTY
FOODS BUYERS MISSION AT THE WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW, January 15-17, 2011, San
Francisco, California; DEADLINE: January 4, 2011
Explore the potential of increasing your export sales by attending the
Specialty Foods Buyers Mission at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Take advantage
of the growing demand for specialty foods around the world. The popularity of
specialty food worldwide is increasing, driven by consumer demand for
higher-quality products. Consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about food
preparation and are “trading up”, using high quality ingredients when
cooking. The flier can be downloaded here. Contact – Kim Hamilton, kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
217-782-5809.Home.
NORTHEAST
BUYERS’ MISSION, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON, February 7-11, 2011;
DEADLINE: December 22, 2010
Take advantage of this economical opportunity to develop salesleads in the
international food export marketplace. Join us in any of three northeast
cities—Philadelphia, New York, or Boston—for the 2011 Northeast Buyers
Mission. This is our largest event of the new year, and your opportunity to
generate new sales leads in multiple international markets. In 2010 alone,
this activity produced over $3.4 million in actual increased sales, with
projected future sales of over $132 million. Eighteen first-time export
sales, 287 contacts with new buyers, and nine companies with sales increases
of over 20 percent were also achieved. The flier can be downloaded here. Contact – Kim Hamilton, kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
217-782-5809. Home.
NATURAL
PRODUCTS EXPO WEST BUYERS MISSION, March 10-11, Anaheim CA; DEADLINE:
February 24, 2011
Bring the international marketplace to you by participating in the Natural
Products Expo West Buyers Mission! This Buyers Mission, happening in
conjunction with Natural Products Expo West, the nation’s largest natural,
organic, and healthy products tradeshow, is a cost-effective, convenient way
to find potential new buyers. You’ll meet one-on-one with pre-qualified and
motivated buyers from around the world to help you produce immediate export
sales as well as widen your global network. In 2010, this activity generated
a projected increase in export sales of over $1.7 million! Contact – Kim
Hamilton, kim.hamilton@illinois.gov 217-782-5809. Home.
INTERNATIONAL
DAIRY DELI BAKERY ASSOCIATION (IDDBA) FOOD EXPO - ILLINOIS PAVILION, JUNE
5-7, 2011, Anaheim, CA--SPACES ARE LIMITED!
IDDBA Dairy-Deli-Bake is the major showcase held each summer in a different
U.S. city, for the best dairy, deli, bakery, cheese, foodservice products,
packaging, and services. In this food sector, it's the one conference that
offers a full-service package: a seminar program that has meaningful content
for your personal and professional growth; pre-qualified retail buyers,
merchandisers, and executives who are ready and willing to do business; a
1,600 booth expo; and world-class merchandising ideas and demonstrations with
actionable ideas. Illinois sponsors a pavilion at a reduced booth price for
Illinois food companies. IDDBA membership is required to participate. The
show also qualifies for assistance under the Food Export Branded program.Sign
up now before the February 17th, 2011 Deadline. Show Coordinator – Jim Mackey
jim.mackey@illinois.gov
217-782-2581Recruitment to begin soon . . . Home.
INSTITUTE
OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS (IFT) FOOD EXPO - ILLINOIS PAVILION, JUNE 12-14, 2011,
New Orleans, LA--SPACES ARE LIMITED!
The IFT Food Expo is the premier US event for food ingredients and
technology, and one of the most important food ingredient shows in the world.
The expo is in conjunction with a major scientific conference held each
summer in a different U.S. city. Thousands of food scientists, technologists,
and business professionals will travel from around the world to search out
new products, new sources, and new technologies. 42% of attendees are in
R&D/scientific/technical job functions. 12% are vice presidents or
higher. 86% make or influence their company’s buying decisions. Illinois
sponsors a pavilion at a reduced booth price for Illinois food companies.
This show also qualifies for assistance under the Food Export Branded
program.Sign up now before the Jan 12th, 2011 Deadline. Show Coordinator –
Jim Mackey jim.mackey@illinois.gov 217-782-2581. Recruitment
Flyer and Pricing (link) Home.
FOODEX
JAPAN, MARCH 1-4, 2011, Tokyo, Japan.
Foodex Japan 2011 is a venue for face-to-face interaction for exhibitors and
buyers from all over the world. It offers opportunities for dynamic discussions
and business possibilities to enter Asian and global markets. FoodEx Japan is
the country’s largest food and beverage trade show and serves Japan’s $600
billion food market. In 2010, Foodex attracted 83,000 industry buyers serving
the Japanese and Asian food markets and 2,510 exhibitors from 64 countries
and regions. Japan is the United States’ largest overseas market for food and
agricultural exports, imports 60% of its food supply worth $50 billion, and
is the third largest buyer of U.S. food exports surpassing the entire EU-27.
Foodex is more than a “Japanese show” relecting a strong regional visitor
profile. The top 5 overseas visitors to Foodex include Korea, Taiwan, China,
Thailand, and Hong Kong.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is considering booth space in the
U.S. Pavilion and will pay 50% of the booth cost for you. The booth package
will include hard walls, carpeting, signage, lighting, furniture (1 round
table, 2 chairs, 1 demo counter, 1 brochure stand, 3 shelves, and 1 trash
can), and daily cleaning of the booth. Price: $3140. Other amenities include:
assistance with hotel accommodations and shipping; one individual entry in
official show catalog, web site and USA Pavilion Directory; pre-show
exhibitor briefing; internet café and business support center; &
exhibitor tour of the Japanese section of the show.
At Foodex, Food Export-Midwest will offer companies Food Show Plus
services at both shows. This will include: a company profile translated into
the local language; interpreter at your company’s booth; feedback about your
product before or after the show, including a customized survey of
similar/like products in the market; retail tours.
By exhibiting in the USA Pavilions, eligible companies can receive up to
50% cost reimbursement for a variety of expenses including exhibiting fees
(50% of booth fees listed above), international travel, set-up, rental and
freight expenses through the Branded Program. The Branded Program supports
the promotion of branded and private label food and agricultural products
overseas and is sponsored by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA.
Download the flier here. Contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
or 217.782.5809 for further details or if you are interested in
participating. Home.
ANTAD SHOW,
MARCH 9-11, 2011, Guadalajuara, Mexico; MARCH 7-8, Mexico City
Explore opportunities for your products in a wide range of retail segments
from the mass market to the high-end niche market. Processed, ready-to-eat,
and frozen food products are gaining in popularity in Mexico as a result of
changing lifestyles, women entering the workforce, and increasing per-capita
income levels. Furthermore, rising levels of wealth mean a growing audience
for imported foods. As purchasing power gradually increases, convenience
foods become seen as a time-saving alternative to traditional meals. FOOD
SHOW PLUS! provides the technical and logistical assistance you need to
be a more prepared and effective exhibitor at international tradeshows.
Through Food Show Plus, Food Export-Midwest and the Illinois Department of
Agriculture will offer each participant a booth package at the show that
includes a trip to Mexico City to meet with importers/distributors/retailers,
as well as visit the Wal-Mart headquarters and meet individually with your
category buyer. March 7th-8th will be spent in Mexico City, and the afternoon
of the 8th, everyone will fly together to Guadalajara to set up for ANTAD.
The actual ANTAD Show dates are March 9th-11th., and you will receive a fully
furnished booth, an interpreter for the duration of the show, as well as
translation of your materials into Spanish. IDOA will offer each Illinois
company a 30% booth credit and Food Export-Midwest will offer each participant
a 20% booth credit. If your company is eligible for Branded Funding and after
the booth credits, the total cost of the activity would be $573. Through the
Branded Program, 50% of airline tickets, hotel, per diem costs of up to 2
people from your company, sample shipment cost, and any rental expenses are
eligible for reimbursement.
ANTAD 2011 is Mexico’s and Latin America’s largest food and
supermarket show. This year’s showexpects to attract 1,800 exhibitors and
host nearly 30,000 visitors from different parts of the world. Participants
at the 2010 Food Show PLUS!™ reported actual on-site export sales of
over $230,000 and an additional $3.4 million in projected future sales.
Download the flier here. Contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
or 217.782.5809 for further details or if you are interested in
participating. Home.
VIV
ASIA, MARCH 9-11, 2011, Bangkok, Thailand
Feed-to-Meat Concept
Feed to meat brings together supply and demand within the complete animal
protein chain. The driver behind the chain concept is that animal feed and
animal health are vital for meat quality and safety. VIV Asia will represent
every step in the meat production process. Conference Program Related
topics will be featured in the Special Themes and the Conference Program.Health
issuesConsumer attitude and behavior towards food is rapidlychanging on a
worldwide scale. There is a strong focus on health issuesincluding healthier
food. Extended shelf lifeThe demand for conveniencefood products, in
smaller ready-to-eat portions, is on the rise. Consequently,the importance of
delivering fresh and safe meat products with an extendedshelf life is
increasing. Packaging is becoming more important in the sellingprocess; fresh
foods should be conveniently packaged and easy to store.
Meat Safety
Animal production and processing is facing a difficult time. After mad
cow,classical swine and avian influenza, consumers are skeptical and
wantguarantees about the meats they eat. Meat safety can only be guaranteed
ifevery step in the meat production chain is carefully monitored and
controlled.
Improving
To stay current with these developments, today’s meat business is about
improving:
- yield - traceability - profitability
- quality - portioning - efficiency
- hygiene - performance - transparency
Meat producing and (further) processing companies adapt and improve their
production processes to meet the demands. International food quality
institutions developed standards for quality assurance and secured
traceability.
From feed to meat
The trend is towards systems that cover the entire food chain from primary
production to finished products: from feed to meat. And that’s where VIV
comes in.
Contact Terry English at terry.english@illinois.gov or 217.785.0115
for further details or if you are interested in participating. Home.
SIAL
CANADA FOOD SHOW - U.S. PAVILION, May 11-13, 2011, Toronto Canada--SPACES ARE
LIMITED!!
SIAL Canada in Montreal is an important food show for connecting with our
largest export market for consumer food products – Canada. This well
established, annual spring show features the whole range of food products.
35% of visitors are brokers, retailers, wholesalers, or distributors and 31%
are foodservice and hotel buyers. This show also boasts a uniquely European
flavor with many exhibitors and visitors from Europe. Illinois cooperates
with the USDA on a U.S. food products pavilion with increased services and
reduced pricing. The show also qualifies for assistance under the Food Export
Branded program.Sign up now before the Feb 16th, 2011 Deadline. Show
Coordinator – Jim Mackey, jim.mackey@illinois.gov 217-782-2581 Recruitment
Flyer and Pricing (link) Home.
FOCUSED
TRADE MISSION TO COLOMBIA FOR RETAIL AND INGREDIENTS, March 11-14, 2011;
DEADLINE: February 14, 2011, Bogota & Medellin, Colombia
Generate new sales by exploring the growing South American retail food
markets efficiently through our Focused Trade Mission to Colombia. Not only
will you meet one-on-one with buyers and learn more about these emerging
South American markets, this Mission will include a market analysis of your
product prior to the visit, an in-market briefing, tours of supermarkets,
buyer meetings, a product showcase, assistance with lead follow-up, and a
networking reception. Contact – Kim Hamilton, kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
217-782-5809. Home.
SIAL
CHINA FOOD SHOW - U.S. PAVILION, May 18-20, 2011, Shanghai, China--SPACES ARE
LIMITED!!
SIAL China is held each May in Shanghai and is one of the primary shows for
food products exports to China. The demographics of the Chinese market are
huge and with a growing middle class the perceived high quality of American
food products can support some pricing premiums. Illinois food products
companies with the capacity and desire to export could benefit from the
exposure and learning experience this show offers. Illinois cooperates with
the USDA on a U.S. food products pavilion with increased services and reduced
pricing. The show also qualifies for assistance under the Food Export Branded
program.Sign up now before the Feb 16th, 2011 Deadline. Show coordinator –
Jim Mackey. jim.mackey@illinois.gov, 217-782-2581, Recruitment
Flyer and Pricing (link), Home.
Online Product Catalog-Promote Your Products to
International Buyers Without Leaving Your Desk and it’s FREE
Food
Export’s online product catalog is an effective way to promote your products
to qualified buyers from around the world. By including your products in this
virtual directory, overseas buyers easily locate your company and learn about
products you have to offer. It’s targeted promotion to help build your export
business. You upload your product information and photo into the online
product catalog within Food Export’s Export Marketing Resource System. You
can easily change or create a new posting if you introduce a new product,
line extension, or flavor. Each of your products can have a separate entry.
It’s simple and there’s no charge. Food Export’s In-Market Representatives
promote the online product catalog to qualified buyers around the world.
These buyers search the system based on product category, company name, brand
name, label claims, market segments, or other criteria. Once they find you,
the system generates an e-mail sent directly to you with an easily
identifiable subject line. For additional information or to register, log
onto www.foodexportalliance.org, click on
upcoming activities and click on Online Product Catalog under ongoing
activities. Home.
Branded
Program-Get Reimbursed For 50% of Your Qualifying Agricultural Export
Promotional Expenses
Food
Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast’s Branded Program is a cost-share
funding program that supports the promotion of branded and private label food
and agricultural products in foreign markets. Participant companies receive
50% cost reimbursement for a wide variety of eligible international marketing
and promotional activities. To pre-qualify for the program or for additional
details, log onto www.foodexportalliance.org, click on
upcoming activities, click on Branded Program under ongoing activities to
learn more. Home.
Market
Builder-Request Custom Market Research for Your Export Products
Discover your
products’ sales potential in international markets with the Market Builder
Program. This service provides customized, in-market research to help you
determine if a market is right for your product. Exporters can find new
distributors or importers, receive valuable feedback about their product and
gain industry insights on topics such as the distribution process and import
regulations and restrictions for 18 international markets. You can use both
Market Scan and Rep Finder or just one component. Market Scan: $400; Rep
Finder: $500; Market Builder Package (Market Scan & Rep Finder): $750.
For additional information or to register, log onto www.foodexportalliance.org, click on
upcoming activities, click on Market Builder under ongoing activities to
learn more. Home.
Food
Export Helpline-Customized Export Assistance is Just a Phone Call Away and
it’s FREE
Food Export
Helpline answers your technical and logistical questions on a wide variety of
exporting related topics from connection to collection and it’s just a
toll-free phone call away! Whether you are new to exporting or you have
exported for years, there are always specific issues and questions that are
unique to your company, products, and export markets. With the Food Export
Helpline, you will speak with an industry expert who will put his more than
20 years of experience to work for you. For additional information, to
register, or to see some of the questions the helpline can assist you with,
log onto www.foodexportalliance.org, click on Getting
Started in Exporting, go down to What’s The Next Step, click on Midwest. Home.
Farm-to-School
Network Rolling Up Its Sleeves
Farm to
School brings healthy food from local farms to school children nationwide.
The program teaches students about the path from farm to fork, and instills
healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. At the same time, use of
local produce in school meals and educational activities provides a new
direct market for farmers in the area and mitigates environmental impacts of
transporting food long distances. More than 30 million children eat a school
lunch five days a week, 180 days a year. If school lunch can taste great, and
support the local community, it is a win-win for everyone.Home.
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