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August 2006

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Illinois State Fair
August 11 - 20, 2006

The Illinois State Fair is legendary to Springfield and the State of Illinois. It has provided many memories to the hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Roaming through the beauty of the fairgrounds and experiencing the historic essence, visitors will make their own history at the Illinois State Fair.

We encourage all of you to come and "Experience It" at the 2006 Illinois State Fair!

EGG ON A STICK

Egg on a Stick - the newest, nutritional snack on a stick is the incredible edible egg. A hard boiled egg which may be seasoned with a variety of sauces and seasonings. During the Illinois State Fair the Egg on a Stick will be sold for a dollar at the Farmers Market Tent on the east side of the fairgrounds next to the Illinois Products. Some of the featured toppings include the Raven Hot strawberry banana hot sauce, Country Bobs all purpose sauce, Hellmann's horseradish sauce, Riley's Seasonings, salt and pepper.

Eggs are nutrient rich. Eggs provide a wealth of essential nutrients for maintaining good health. An egg contains varying amounts of 13 important vitamins and minerals. An egg yolk is one of the few foods that naturally contain Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin in combination with the other important nutrients folate, iron and vitamin B12. Eggs are a great source of protein.

Information provided by the American Egg Board.

For more information and recipes checkout - www.aeb.org.

Recipe for Hard Cooked Eggs

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New Companies Added to MIS database

NEW Illinois Companies Added to the IDOA Database

Illinois is home to over 1,500 food and agribusiness companies. The Department of Agriculture (IDOA), Bureau of Marketing and Promotions has developed an online guide listing products that are produced, processed and packaged in Illinois. The listing can be found at: www.agr.state.il.us .

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Products

Angelo Fresh Market

Grocery store that sells produce, meat, deli, bakery, domestic groceries, international groceries, dairy, frozen foods, and liquor.

Barrington Packaging

English and Spanish Recipe and Medical Books; Film and Packaging Equipment (Flo Wrappers and Vertical Form Inseals).

Boudreau Vegetable & Grain Farm, Inc.

We currently ship seeded and seedless watermelon under our own label. Grow and ship pumpkins of various sizes in the fall, along with straw and corn stalks.

Chipper Gourmet Foods

Chipper Gourmet Foods biscotti and cookies. Products are made from natural ingredients and have zero trans fats. Chipper also has a line of gluten-free and sugar-free products.

De Jong Bros Farms, Inc.

DeJong Bros brand cello spinach (available in 10 oz, 2 1/2 lb. & 5 lb sizes) DeJong brand 16 oz Turnip Greens, 16 oz Mustard Greens, 16 oz Collard Greens, and 16 oz Kale. Bunched radishes (20's or 24's/carton), bunched green onions (48/carton), bunched t urnip greens (24/carton), bunched mustard greens (24/carton), bunched collard greens (24/carton), bunched kale (24/carton), bunched red beets (12/carton), loose red beets (25 lb/bag), leaf lettuce (20 lb/carton), and bibb lettuce (5 lbs/carton).

Food Industry News

Food Industry News has been Chicagoland's local trade publication and buying guide for our local food industry since 1984. We have 104,000 monthly readers at foodservice and retail operations, food distributors, suppliers, cash and carry outlets, food processors, as well as at our country's largest foodservice and retail chain headquarters across the US. Our ads can help you get known by buyers who may have never heard of you. Our monthly Hot Leads Report is filled with sales leads and information on new local foodservice and retail businesses opening, remodeling, and changing hands. This report can make you aware of new operations opening that you might not have been referred to. We have proven experience and success in helping our advertisers to prosper.

Fox Valley Growers, Inc.

4" potted herbs: Basil, chive, cilantro, arugula, curly parsley, Italian parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, mint, dill, lemon balm, and sweet marjoram. Hanging Baskets, 4" annual material, and Flatted Bedding.

Fulton Street Baking Company

Artisan Breads: Baguette, Batard, Ciabatta, Boule, Loaf, Rolls, Buns, Pullman, and Focaccia. Also, Muffins, Danish, Coffee Cakes, and Cookies.

Guadalupanas Wholesale

Manufacturer of masa and tamales. Tamales come with pork (green or red sauce), chicken (green or red sauce), beans and cheese, strawberry, and pineapple.

Illinois Harness Horseman's Assoc.

Agricultural related organization related to harness racing.

Inheritance Valley Vineyards

Inheritance Valley Vineyards produce wines from dry to sweet, table or desert wines. 100% llinois grown.

Interstate RC & D

We are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) that provides assistance to Henry, Mercer and Rock Island counties in Illinois and Scott and Muscatine counties in Iowa.

Kent Cheese Company, Inc.

We are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) that provides assistance to Henry, Mercer and Rock Island counties in Illinois and Scott and Muscatine counties in Iowa.

Mary's Gourmet Foods, Inc.

Mary's Gourmet Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades featuring: Razz-B-Que BBQ Sauce, Original BBQ Sauce, Pineapple-Teriyaki Marinade, Pork Powder Dry Rub, Mary's Cherry Rub, and Hickory Seasoning Salt.

Susan's Croutons

Susan's Croutons is a homemade recipe developed over 30 years ago with the help of her Grandmother's experience in the restaurant business. Selling a original crouton that will delight...

Tabgha Company

Cheesecakes: Turtle, New York, Keylime, Strawberry, Blueberry, White Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon Raspberry, Pumpkin, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Crunch, Chocolate Toffee, Nutty Caramel, Caramel Pecan, Banana Split. Available in 10" (12 or 16 slice), 9" (16 slice), and 7" unsliced. Crazy Cakes (Chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick), in 3 flavors: Turtle, New York, and Banana Split, 3.0 oz. Pies 9"- unsliced (caramel apple, pecan, cherry, and toasted coconut.) Pies 4" individual serving, flavors same as 9".

Tail Waggin' Treats

Tail Waggin' Treats / Healthy treats for your dog are available in the following flavors: Peanut butter, Cheese, Chicken, Beef or variety of all four flavors, Barbecue ribz, Bacon cheeseburger, Pizza, Beef or peanut butter big bones, Peanut butter/Banana lolipups, Peaches & dreams, Strawberry tarts, Apple pies, and Cherry tarts (good for joints). We use only the best ingredients.

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ICONS

Illinois Department of Agriculture
www.agr.state.il.us
agr.markets@illinois.gov

Illinois Global Partnership, Inc.
www.illinoisglobal.org

MIATCO
www.miatco.org

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IDOA Database Update Under Way!

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is currently updating our database records.  A copy of your company's information has or will be emailed, faxed or mailed to the contact listed on our database the next week or two.  This information allows us to help buyers locate suppliers in Illinois as well as communicate in a timely manner with companies regarding sales opportunities they can participate in such as shows, promotions, and other related activities.  Our goal is to annually update our information.  

Your company’s information will be included in our On-line Buyers Directory as well as included in lists distributed through individual inquiries from buyers looking for suppliers of specific Illinois products.  We also offer a Trade Lead Service that allows for electronic distribution of leads that originate from various sources to your desktop in a timely manner.   These trade leads usually are international in nature but we are currently looking at expanding this program in the domestic area.  The leads normally contain information such as type of product the buyer wants to purchase, quantity, packaging specifications, method of payment, transportation details and contact information.

Your company will also be informed through periodic email messages about our other programs and services that include:  Marketing Perspectives; On-line Buyers Directory; Domestic Marketing Assistance; Illinois Products Logo Program; Trade Shows; Promotional Events; Industry Tours; Seminars; and Grant Opportunities.

Listing on the database is FREE !  There are minimal fees associated with the various trade shows and promotional events throughout the year, but participation in these events is up to each individual company.

Any company – Food or Agribusiness – that produces, packages, processes or is headquartered in Illinois is eligible to be listed in our database and participate in our programs and services.

We need your company’s Profile Form returned to us as soon as possible.

Fax it to:
217/524-5960

Mail To:
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Marketing and Promotion
State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9281

Company Profile

Delayne Reeves

delayne.reeves@illinois.gov

217/524-9129

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Illinois Food Broker Survey - Mailed May 1st

The Bureau has initiated and mailed a survey to learn more about the food brokers in Illinois.The survey was mailed to sixty-one food broker companies in Illinois. The survey will identify what types of products each broker represents and also what types of businesses the brokers service. The survey will also identify those brokers who sell to retail accounts, food service and/or industrial accounts.  The Bureau receives requests for names of food brokers and wants to use the survey to identify the appropriate, available food brokers per each given Illinois food company need.  The results of the survey will be available around June 15th. If you would like to receive a copy of the results of the survey contact Larry Aldag.

Larry Aldag

larry.aldag@illinois.gov

217/524-3012

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Buy Illinois Network

The Buy Illinois Network is intended to help Illinois business owners market their products and services, which in turn stimulates more in-state, business-to-business commerce.

Larry Aldag

larry.aldag@illinois.gov

217/524-3012

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Trade Show Survey

Throughout the year, the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Marketing & Promotion sponsors various pavilions at trade shows around the world. The Department defers 50% of the booth costs at sponsored shows. In an effort to determine which shows would bring the largest benefit to Illinois companies, we are asking for your input. Please indicate which show(s) your company would be likely to participate in with the Department. Your suggestions will be taken into consideration when determining future activities.

Sarah Potter

sarah.potter@illinois.gov

217/782-2581

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Food Export Helpline

Ever needed one-on-one export assistance but didn't know where to turn? This unique MIATCO service provides midwestern companies with customized, one-on-one assistance on a wide variety of export-related topics. Whether you have a quick question about exporting or need long-term assistance, MIATCO's Food Export Helpline can be of service! For enrolling in this free service, our counselor can also conduct a top 25 market report for you product!

Participation Agreement

MIATCO

info@miatco.org

312/334-9200

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Branded Program:  Double Your International Marketing Plans

The Branded Program assists small food and agricultural companies to promote their products overseas by reimbursing up to 50% for marketing activities such as advertising, trade show registration costs, public relations, package and label modifications and more.

Sarah Potter

sarah.potter@illinois.gov

217/782-2581

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Illinois Products Cookbook - Grown From the Heart in the Heartland

This cookbook represents a collection of recipes highlighting Illinois food products.  The participating companies have put forth a cadre of enticing products, not to mention recipes that we are sure you will want to create.

IDOA Marketing

agr.markets@illinois.gov

217/782-6675

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10 Allison Organic Farm Field Day
Allison Research and Deomonstration Farm
Sciota, Illinois

The Marketing of organic products and organic farming methods will be featured at the annual Western Illinois University Allison Farm Field Day beginning at noon Thursday, August 10th at the WIU agriculture department's 80-acre pesticide-free and organic Allison Research and Demonstration Farm located in southern Warren County seven miles north of Sciota.

Jerry Vigue or Andrew Clayton

www.wiu.edu/ag/stuorg/organicfarm

309/298-1080

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11 - 20 Illinois State Fair (ISF)
Springfield, Illinois

Illinois State Fair

statefair@agr.state.il.us

217/782-6661

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11 - 20 ISF IDOA Tent
Springfield, Illinois

During the Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Department of Agriculture Tent showcases the various Bureau's of the Department. These displays feature personnel, equipment, and literature explaining the purpose and services provided by the Department of Agriculture.  Incorporated into this tent are various agriculture related service groups, both state and federal. These organizations provide information and materials on their services.

Mike Cunningham

mike.cunningham@illinois.gov

217/782-9114

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11 - 20 Kikkoman Product Display and Sampling
IDOA Tent at the Illinois State Fair
Springfield, Illinois

During the Illinois State Fair, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. plans to have cooking demonstrations and food sampling along with product displays. They will be handing out Kikkoman Products, their company brochure and other literature.

Larry Aldag

larry.aldag@illinois.gov

217/524-3012

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11 - 20 ISF Illinois Products Promotion
Springfield, Illinois

Each year, the Bureau of Marketing and Promotions coordinates the promotion and selling of Illinois food products during the Illinois State Fair. Companies can sample and sell their Illinois food products in the tent. It is located on the east side of the fairgrounds near the Hobby, Arts and Crafts Building. Some non-food agricultural products, such soy candles, herb products, soaps made form corn & soybeans, etc., can also be displayed & sold.

Larry Aldag

larry.aldag@illinois.gov

217/524-3012

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11 - 20 ISF The Heartland's Gazebo
Springfield, Illinois

The Gazebo area spotlights Illinois companies and products with cooking demonstrations and subsequent samplings of the prepared recipes. This area has a very transient audience, but the sampling allows time to personally visit with people from all over Illinois about the company and its products. During last year's fair, there were an estimated 250 individuals that viewed each demonstration and sampled the prepared recipe.  The Bureau is looking for entities or companies that may have an Illinois product that they would like to demonstrate and sample.   Bureau staff is also available to demonstrate and sample as a representative of an Illinois company.

Delayne Reeves

delayne.reeves@illinois.gov

217/524-9129

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11 - 20 ISF Kid's Ag-tivity Tent
Springfield, Illinois

The Bureau of Marketing and Promotions coordinates a tent filled with ag-tivities for kids and their parents. They can play in the corn and soybean boxes, gather eggs, ride the little green tractors, and much more.  The Bureau is looking for entities or companies that may have an interactive or hands-on exhibit or game they would like to feature in the Kid's Tent.

Karen Fraase

karen.fraase@illinois.gov

217/785-7799

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12 Presentation by John Kraus from the French Pastry School in Chicago

Hobby, Arts and Crafts Building
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield, Illinois

Join Chef John Kraus, Instructor at The French Pastry School, as he shares his expertise while he demonstrates how to create a moist almond pumpkin financier with roasted pumpkin. This demonstration is open to the public and will feature Illinois pumpkins.

John Kraus biography

French Pastry School, Chicago, IL

Lisa Groesch

lisa.groesch@illinois.gov

217/782-0767

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13 ISF Cooking with Eggs Contest

Springfield, Illinois

New to the 2006 Illinois State Fair is the Cooking with Eggs Contest scheduled for SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 at the Hobby, Arts and Crafts Building on the State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois Egg Council will sponsor the contest. Entries will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. with judging beginning at 10:00 a.m. Awards will be presented at 12:45 p.m.

Karen Fraase

karen.fraase@illinois.gov

217/785-7799

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15 ISF Agriculture Day Awards Luncheon

Springfield, Illinois

Outstanding farm families from various agricultural organizations are honored for their dedication, commitment and progress towards agriculture at the Ag Day Awards luncheon on the Director's Lawn. People from the agriculture community attend the luncheon to celebrate and enjoy the Illinois State Fair activities.

Karen Fraase

karen.fraase@illinois.gov

217/785-7799

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15 ISF Ag Day Recognition of Centennial / Sesquicentennial Farm Families from FY06

Springfield, Illinois

Sesquicentennial and Centennial Farm families, certified during the last year, are honored during the Ag Day Awards luncheon.

Illinois Centennial and Sesquicentennial Farms Program

Delayne Reeves

delayne.reeves@illinois.gov

217/524-9129

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3 - 5 USDA London Gourmet Awards
London, England

This September, USDA London is holding its Gourmet Awards, a program for US exporters of new to market food and beverage products. The program represents an opportunity to work with USDA London, in tandem with your State Regional Trade Group, with the objective of exporting your product to the UK market. USDA London’s program combines a judging process to select the Gourmet Award winners, a new to market showcase (at which your products will be introduced to key UK buyers) and a seminar on exporting to the UK.

USDA London

AgLondon@usda.gov

+44 20 7894 0040

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Illinois Products Exhibit
Murphysboro Apple Festival

Murphysboro, Illinois

The Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Marketing and Promotion and the Murphysboro Apple Festival committee are again going to co-sponsor an Illinois products exhibit at the 2006 Murphysboro Apple Festival.

Bob Reese

bob.reese@illinois.gov

217/524-9130

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15 - 20 Focused Trade Mission to the Middle East
Dubai & Kuwait

Gain Direct Access to the Expanding Middle Eastern Markets. Important export opportunities already exist in the region, making the Middle East a hot market for imported food products.

Nearly every major U.S. agricultural sector can benefit from the growth in this market in such sectors as: grocery products, meat and dairy, seafood, foodservice and retail, ice cream, snack foods, condiments, candies, honey, pet foods, and more!

MIATCO

info@miatco.org

312/334-9200

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27 - 29 VIV China
Springfield, Illinois

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has booth space available at the "VIV China 2006". VIV China 2004 attracted over 17,000 visitors. VIV China has grown into the second largest international show in South East Asia, second only to it's sister show VIV Asia. Approximately 75% of the total forecasted international floor space has been reserved.  This show targets the livestock industry from producer to processor.  Exhibitors include: livestock breeding, animal health, feed ingredients and additives, feed equipment, farm equipment, meat processing, meat ingredients and slaughtering equipment.

Terry English

terry.english@illinois.gov

217/785-0115

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2 - 5 2006 Export Marketing Conference

Philadelphia, PA

Food Export USA-Northeast and MIATCO are presenting the networking opportunity of the year at the 2006 Export Marketing Conference. Don’t miss out on information for marketing opportunities in more than 20 markets around the world, expertise to get started in exporting or explore new markets, opportunities to network with new and experienced food exporters, and one-on-one meetings with food industry experts from around the world to gain instant feedback on your product’s potential in their markets. To receive more information on this event, contact Jodi Enger of MIATCO at 312-334-9200.

Jodi Enger
MIATCO

jenger@miatco.org

312/334-9200

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9 - 12 Illinois Grain Tour

Statewide

The Illinois Global Partnership in cooperation with Illinois Department of Agriculture is inviting international grain leaders to participate in an educational and informational buyer's tour of Illinois' Grain Industry. The tour will take place October 9-12, 2006.

Terry English

terry.english@illinois.gov

217/785-0115

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19 - 21 FIGAP '06

Expo Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

This will be a great opportunity to meet cattle, swine, poultry & other livestock producers from several Mexican states and many different Latin countries that will be looking for inputs from exhibitors in the biennial show.

Bobby Dowson

bobby.dowson@illinois.gov

217/782-4755

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22 - 26 SIAL Paris
Paris, France

SIAL is the world’s #1 food products exhibition attracting importers and distributors not only from the European Union but also from the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Last year, SIAL welcomed 5,256 exhibitors from 99 countries and attracted over 136,374 trade visitors from 183 countries and 1,400 journalists from 58 countries, half of them belonging to the international press.

Kim Hamilton

kim.hamilton@illinois.gov

217/782-5809

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25 Illinois Food Expo

Drury Lane Theatre Center
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

The Expo is a “closed show”. Only specific retail and food service food buyers and other buying “decision makers” are invited to attend to sample the Illinois food products and visit with the participating food company representatives.  Over 2,000 special food buyers representing major retailers, independent retailers, large and small wholesale suppliers, retail & foodservice food distributors, convenience store distributors and wholesalers, food brokers, restaurants, hospitals, colleges-universities, schools, state institutions, dieticians & others will be invited to attend the Expo.

Interest In Participating Form

Larry Aldag

larry.aldag@illinois.gov

217/524-3012

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25 2006 Women's Lifestyle Show

Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, Illinois

The 2006 Women's Lifestyle Show will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 9,000 households attend this show that targets women. Illinois food companies and agribusinesses can sample and sell food products. Non-food items can also be sold. The cost to participate is $415. (If food is sampled, add an additional $35 for a public health permit.) The show is coordinated by Mr. Jay Goldberg, Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment, a division of Progressive Innovations, Ltd.

Larry Aldag

larry.aldag@illinois.gov

217/524-3012

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8 - 10 IFE Americas / ECRM

Miami, Florida

Illinois Global Partnership in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture is coordinating Illinois companies’ participation at the IFE Americas Show in Miami, Florida. IGP Inc. has reserved booth space in the U.S. Pavilion. IGP will pay 50% of the booth cost for you. Through a partnership with ECRM (Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing), IGP will offer to Illinois food companies a value-added package that includes your booth space and 30 pre-set meetings with pre-qualified international retailers, distributors, and importers. These meetings with leading buyers will take place on the show floor before, during, and after show hours, and are facilitated through ECRM’s eFusion software and secured areas of their web site.

Kim Hamilton

kim.hamilton@illinois.gov

217/782-5809

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12 - 14 Private Label Manufacturer's Association Show (PLMA)

Rosemont, Illinois

The PLMA Show has been the premier event for private label products for over 25 years.  With over 2000 booths, it is the largest show of its kind. Meet qualified buyers from:  Costco Wholesale * Cub Foods * Jewel-Osco * Kroger * Meijer * PetSmart * Sam’s Club * 7-Eleven * Target * Whole Foods  And International buyers from:  Argentina * Australia * Brazil * Canada * China * Costa Rica * Mexico * Israel * The United Kingdom and more!

Sarah Potter

sarah.potter@illinois.gov

217/782-2581

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American Month in SuperSal Supermarket Chain

Israel

The FAS Tel Aviv Office and SuperSal, the largest supermarket chain in Israel, are jointly organizing an American Month for processed food and non-food products. The event is scheduled for November 2006. SuperSal was founded in 1957 and is the oldest retail chain in Israel. The chain owns 220 stores throughout the country. Sales in 2005 exceeded $1.9 billion and the number of workers exceeded 9,000 employees.  American manufacturers, traders and exporters of food and non–food products who are looking for new market opportunities are invited to offer their products to a developed, modern and fast-growing market.

Gilad Shachar
US Embassy - Israel

gilad.shachar@usda.gov

972-3-519-7324

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3rd Statewide Conference On Organic Production And Marketing

Bloomington, Illinois

The University of Illinois sustainable agriculture program in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and UI Extension are planning the 3rd statewide conference on organic production and marketing. The conference is scheduled for December 6-7, 2006, at The Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois.

Dan Anderson
University of Illinois

aslan@uiuc.edu

217/333-1588

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SIAL Montréal
USA Pavilion

Palais des congrès de Montréal, Québec, Canada

As the #1 market for U.S. consumer food products, Canada is the ideal market to target U.S. food and agricultural exports with its close proximity, common language and similar culture. In 2005, total U.S. exports of agricultural products to Canada reached a record $10.5 billion (more than two-thirds of total Canadian agricultural imports). Promote your products to buyers not only from Canada, but 80 other countries at this world-class gathering of food and beverage professionals in North America.

Kelly Wheatley
IMEX Management, Inc.

kellyw@imexmgt.com

704/365-0041

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FOOTER

Illinois Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Marketing and Promotions

State Fairgrounds, P. O. Box 19281
Springfield, Illinois  62794-9281
Phone:  217/782-6675
Fax:  217/524-5960
Email: 
agr.markets@illinois.gov
Website:  www.agr.state.il.us

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