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 GOVERNOR
QUINN ESTABLISHES FIRST COMMUNITY GARDEN AT EXECUTIVE MANSION
With the assistance of local food enthusiasts and several state agencies,
Governor Pat Quinn's office this year established the first community garden
at the Governor's mansion. Illinois, with its 102 urban, suburban and rural
counties, now ranks 3rd in the nation in the number of farmers' markets.
Governor Quinn has signed legislation to advance the cause of locally grown
and sourced produce.
TRADE
ACTIVITIES
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Domestic (click on link
for more information)
Webinar: “Export
Essentials – Putting Free Trade Agreements to Work for You”, August 26,
2010.
Bakery Ingredient
Buyers’ Mission in conjunction with the International Bakery Ingredient
Show (IBIE), September 25-26, 2010, Las Vegas
Food Export
Marketing Forum, September 27-29, 2010, Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago, IL
Feed Ingredient
Buyers’ Mission at the World Dairy Expo, September 29-October 1, Madison,
WI. Early Registration Deadline is August 17.
Convenience
Store Buyers’ Mission in conjunction with the National Association of
Convenience Stores Show (NACS), October 6-7, 2010 Atlanta, Georgia. Early
Registration Deadline is August 25
Export Exchange
2010--Dried Distilers Grains (DDGs & Renewable Energy)--October 6-8,
2010 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel in Chicago
7th Illinois Food
Expo (for Buyers), October 13, 2010, Drury Lane Theatre Center, Oakbrook
Terrace, IL
Natural Products
Expo East Buyers’ Mission in conjunction with the Natural Products Expo
East Show, October 13-14, Boston, Massachusetts. Early Registration
Deadline is August 25
Americas Food
& Beverage Show, October 26-27, 2010, Miami, FL
Women’s Lifestyle
Conference, Saturday, October 30, Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
Great
American Cooking Expo, November 13-14th, Chicago, IL
Recruiting for 2010
PLMA Trade Show, Nov 14th to 16th, Rosemont, IL
2010 Illinois
Products Showcase, November 18, 2010, Jacksonville, IL
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International (click on
link for more information)
Focused trade
mission to Mexico for foodservice products, August 9-13, Mexico City and
Cancun
VIV Asia, Beijing,
China, September 6-8, 2010
2010 Illinois
Grain Tour, October 10 thru October 14 (Sunday thru Thursday)
SIAL Paris Food Show
-- October 17-21, 2010, Paris, France
Trade Missions
to Korea and Japan for “Better For You” Foods, October 18-20, Seoul, Korea
and October 21-23, Tokyo, Japan. Early Registration Deadline is August
26
2010 Figap/VIV Latin
America Show, October 21-23, 2010 Guadalajara, Mexico
Trade Mission to
Canada for Specialty & Natural Products, November 1-3, Toronto, Canada.
Attached is flyer. Early Registration Deadline is September 6
Vietstock 2010
Expo and Forum, November 10-12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Foodex Japan, March
1-4, 2011, Tokyo, Japan
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News and Other Links
Virtual Trade Shows, Accomplishments and Other Sales
Opportunities (click to read)
President Obama
National Export Proclamation
Virtual Trade
Shows
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
Illinois 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.
Give Virtual Trade a Try
The Bureau of Agriculture Marketing and Promotion is offering Illinois food
companies an opportunity to make a foray into the world of virtual
tradeshows. A virtual trade fair platform gives you immediate access from
your computer to thousands of potential business partners worldwide,
including clients, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers. All of the
virtual trade shows are absolutely free to visitors. This means attendees
have immediate and easy access to your corporate details, downloadable
brochures and catalogues, featured products, promotional videos and websites
for an entire year. Illinois is willing to offer interested companies a
Silver Sponsorship for $325.
A Silver Sponsorship includes:
Two display banners
Up to 50 featured items
Up to 10 document uploads
Up to five video uploads; and
One live text chat function.
A virtual show is a one month interactive event, but remains online as an
informative site for six months. For more information or to take advantage of
our Bureau of Marketing discount, contact contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
or call her at 217.782.5809. Home.
WEBINAR:
“EXPORT ESSENTIALS – PUTTING FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS TO WORK FOR YOU”, AUGUST
26, 2010.
Webinar: “Export Essentials – Putting Free Trade Agreements to Work for You”.
This webinar is the third in a series of “Export Essentials” webinars about
the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
U.S. Free Trade Agreements such as NAFTA have lowered many trade
restrictions for U.S. products and given U.S. exporters an unprecedented
level of access to many international markets. These reductions have in many
instances been particularly advantageous for exporters of value-added food
and agricultural products.
Join us for our August 26th webinar on Free Trade Agreements to learn more
about:
- What is a Free Trade
Agreement (FTA)?
- Why is it important to
know about FTAs when developing your export strategy?
- The current status of
existing and pending U.S. Bilateral Free Trade Agreements?
- Tariff Elimination and
Documenting Origin for Free Trade Agreements?
- Q & A Session with
Dennis Lynch.
About the Presenter:
The webinar will be hosted by Food Export—Midwest and Food
Export—Northeast’s export counselor Dennis Lynch, who over the years has helped
hundreds of companies learn more about the “How Tos” of exporting through our
free of charge Food Export HelplineTM service. Dennis has been directly
involved in monitoring, troubleshooting and facilitating export transactions
for more than 20 years. He is a dynamic and informative speaker who speaks
regularly at educational seminars throughout our organizations’ Midwest and
Northeast regions. Contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
or 217.782.5809.Home.
BAKERY
INGREDIENT BUYERS; MISSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BAKERY
INGREDIENT SHOW (IBIE), SEPTEMBER 25-26, Las Vegas Early Registration
Deadline is August 16
Food Export-Midwest and the Illinois Department of Agriculture will sponsor a
Bakery Ingredient Buyers’ Mission in conjunction with the International
Bakery Ingredient Show (IBIE). IBIE is the largest baking trade show in North
America that is held every three years. 15,000 baking professionals are
expected to attend to see an estimated 700 exhibiting companies. Companies
can meet one-on-one with bakery ingredient buyers from China, Hong Kong,
India, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Malaysia, Thailand, Trinidad, the UAE, and the
UK. Buyers will be available for meetings on September 24 in Chicago or in
conjunction with the IBIE Show, September 25-26 in Las Vegas. Click here to view the buyer profiles or click here to register. H-If links do not
work, I can e-mail the info to you. Contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov
or 217.782.5809.Home.
FOOD
EXPORT MARKETING FORUM, SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2010, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL,
Chicago, IL, Final Registration Deadline is August 27
Make an international impact with your food and beverage products in a
cost-effective, convenient way by attending the Food Export Marketing Forum.
The Marketing Forum will offer a series of educational sessions to help you
learn more about 20 international markets and the growing demand for American
products, keynote industry speakers discussing topics such as Market
Intelligence, meetings with our international marketing representatives from
over 20 markets around the world (gain insight into the opportunities for
your food and agricultural products in these markets), networking with Food
Export–Midwest, Food Export–Northeast, and State Agricultural Promotion
Agency staff (learn more about export programs and services to help you
succeed internationally) and a Buyers Mission where you are guaranteed
one-on-one meetings with pre-screened, qualified importers. Obtain sales
leads and receive valuable feedback from importers/ buyers about your
product’s potential in their countries. Participants of the 2009 Buyers
Mission at the Food Export Marketing Forum reported an increase in actual
on-site export sales of $6.9 million with an additional $3.7 million in
projected future sales. In addition, U.S. suppliers generated 267 contacts
with new foreign buyers and established 119 new distributorships. For Early
Registration, the deadline is August 6, 2010. The fee for the Buyers Mission
and Marketing Forum is $350; the fee for the Marketing Forum only is $250.
The Standard Registration Deadline is August 27, 2010. The fee for the Buyers
Mission and Marketing Forum is $400; the fee for the Marketing Forum only is
$300. Recruitment Flyer and Pricing Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.Home.
FEED
INGREDIENT BUYERS’ MISSION AT THE WORLD DAIRY EXPO, SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1,
Madison, Wisconsin, Early Registration Deadline, August 17, 2010
Recruitment flier is here. Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.Home.
CONVENIENCE
STORE BUYERS’ MISSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
CONVENIENCE STORES SHOW (NACS), OCTOBER 6-7, 2010 Atlanta, Georgia. Early
Registration Deadline is August 25
BUYERS MISSIONS allow U.S. suppliers to meet withpre-qualifi ed international
buyers without the time andexpense of having to exhibit at international
tradeshowsor travel overseas.The NACS Show provides proven ideas and
strategiesthat promote growth, attract customers, build brands,and improve
bottom lines. The 2009 show featured 1,200exhibitors and welcomed more than
22,000 attendees. Registration form is here. Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.
Home.
7th
ILLINOIS FOOD EXPO (FOR BUYERS), DRURY LANE THEATRE CENTER, Wednesday,
October 13, 2010, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
The “7th Illinois Food Expo Food Show” will be held on Wednesday, October
13th, 2010, at the Drury Lane Theatre Center, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The show
hours will be from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost to exhibit will be only
$175 (without electricity) and $250 (with electricity).
Last year, 104 retail & foodservice buyers attended the show.
You will be allowed to prepare and sample you food product(s) in your 10
ft. x 10 ft. exhibit space. You will not be allowed any access to the kitchen
at the Drury Lane Theatre Center. We continue to attempt to improve our list
of food buyers to invite. As a point of information, at the Land of Lincoln
Food Expo food show that we held in Springfield, IL in January, 2010, two
representatives from the Kroger-Central Division, Indianapolis, one
representative from the Schnucks Markets Corporate Office, St. Louis, one
representative from Jewel-Osco Corporate Office, Itasca, and two
representative from the Dominick’s Corporate Office, Oakbrook attended the
food show. In addition, the Store Directors from eight Hy-Vee Stores were
planning to attend the show (until the freezing rain hit Springfield and
north on the day of the show). Hy-Vee has expressed interest in working more
with Illinois companies. (NOTE: Until the Land of Lincoln Food Expo show in
January, 2010, no buyer representative from any of those companies has ever
attended one of our food shows in the past. We are very hopeful that they
will attend this show.)
An “Interest in Participating” Form is here. Please complete and return this form
as soon as possible. If you participate with us, you will be sent a list of
over 2, 000 retail and food service food buyers that will be invited to the
show. Contact Larry Aldag at larry.aldag@illinois.gov or 217.524-3012.Home.
EXPORT
EXCHANGE 2010--DRIED DISTILERS GRAINS (DDGS & RENEWABLE ENERGY)--OCTOBER
6-8, 2010, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel in Chicago
As part of its ongoing efforts to help Illinois ethanol producers find new
markets and expand existing ones for Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs), the
Illinois Department of Agriculture is co-sponsoring Export Exchange 2010.
Export Exchange 2010 will bring together more than 150 international buyers
of U.S. DDGS and coarse grains with more than 300 U.S. producers and
agribusinesses. The U.S. DDGS and coarse grains industry will have an
unprecedented venue to meet their export customers and strengthen
relationships that will foster future business opportunities. The conference
will address critical issues facing U.S. exporters and seek to educate and
build awareness of U.S. DDGS and coarse grains among international buyers. An
estimated 80 percent of the world’s top DDGS and coarse grains
buyers will attend. Visit the U.S. Grains Council website and the Renewable Fuels website for additional
information. The event will be held Oct. 6-8, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency
McCormick Place Hotel in Chicago, Ill. Contact Terry English at terry.english@illinois.gov
or at 217/785-0115.
AMERICAS
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SHOW, OCTOBER 26-27, 2010, Miami, FLA
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is coordinating Illinois companies’
participation in the USA Pavilion at the Americas Food and Beverage Show,
October 26-27, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL. The cost to
exhibit is $1250 for a 10X10 booth space and pre-set one-on-one meetings with
prospective international buyers. Booth package includes: carpeting,
wastebasket, 6-foot draped table, 2 chairs, 110-volt outlet and company
signage. Recruitment Flier and Pricing. Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.Home.
NATURAL
PRODUCTS EXPO EAST BUYERS’ MISSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATURAL PRODUCTS
EXPO EAST SHOW, OCTOBER 13-14, Boston, Massachusetts. Early Registration
Deadline is August 25
Registration form is here. Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782-5809.Home.
WOMENS
LIFESTYLE CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 30, 2010, Peoria, IL
The 2010 Women’s Lifestyle Conference will be held Saturday, October 30th in
the Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Last
year, over 12,000 women attended the one day conference & trade show.
This is a great opportunity to sample and sell your product(s) to women in
Central Illinois.
In 2009, 325 vendors participated.
The Show Management for this event contacted the IL Department of
Agriculture again this year and offered a reduced rate to Illinois companies
that we recruit to participate. Again this year, they are offering a reduced
rate of $250 (plus $55 for electricity, if needed & ordered in advance).
They are providing this special offer to the first 20 Illinois companies that
sign up. You will be placed in an “Illinois Products” section at the show.
(If you would go through the show managers to participate, you would pay $600
to participate.)
Again, the first 20 companies who respond will receive the reduced rate.
Prior to being approved, your company’s products will need to be approved
by the Catering Department of the Peoria Civic Center (to avoid competition).
To participate, please complete and return the attached Vendor Application by fax or mail to…WEEK
(see bottom of the Vendor Application for sending information). Contact
Larry Aldag at larry.aldag@illinois.gov or 217.524.3012.Home.
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.
RECRUITING
FOR 2010 PLMA TRADE SHOW, NOVEMBER 14-16, Rosemont, IL
The Illinois Department of Agriculture will be organizing a state pavilion at
the 2010 PLMA Private Label Trade Show. The PLMA Show is the premier event
for private label products and continues to grow and improve every year.
Participate with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and present your
capabilities to buyers seeking products and processors to manufacture under
their own brands. This show screens attendees to maintain a high ratio of
qualified buyers and the show attracts both national and international
visitors. Plan on sampling your products and highlighting your manufacturing,
processing, packaging, and delivery capabilities. Spaces are limited-reserve
yours now. Click here to get the flier. Contact Jim Mackey:
jim.mackey@illinois.gov
or 217-782-2581. Registration Deadline: August 25th, 2010 Home.
2010
ILLINOIS PRODUCTS SHOWCASE, NOVEMBER 18, 2010, Jacksonville, IL
On November 18, 2010 the Burea of Marketing--in partnership with the
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce--will be holding the 2nd Annual Products
Showcase. Again, this year the event will be held at stately Hamilton’s
Catering, 110 N East St. in Jacksonville, IL.
Last year we had 30 companies provide product sampling and sales to more
than 300 consumers, generating more than $3,000 in sales. With additional
marketing we anticipate and even larger turnout 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.
To participate or to receive additional information, contact Bob Reese, at
Bob.Reese@illinois.gov
or call him at 217.524.9130. Home.
VIV
ASIA, BEIJING, CHINA, SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2010
’s developments by the Feed-to-Meat concept. Feed-to-Meat brings together
supply and demand within the complete animal protein chain. The Feed-to-Meat
concept covers livestock production from breeding stock to feed manufacturing
include grain storage and meat processing including slaughtering and meat
packaging. For more information, contact Terry English at terry.english@illinois.gov
or 217.785.0115. Home.
RECRUITING
FOR 2010 GRAIN TOUR -- ILLINOIS STATEWIDE -- OCTOBER 10 THRU OCTOBER 14, 2010
The Illinois Dept. of Agriculture (IDOA) is organizing the Illinois Grain
Industry Tour for international guests, for September/October, 2010. The
Grain Tour is held annually during harvest, usually in early October.
Participants are recruited from Illinois Department of Agriculture offices in
Mexico and Hong Kong. During this tour, visitors will have an excellent
opportunity to visit outstanding Identity Preserved Grain companies. They
will also meet nationally-known Illinois grain industry leaders, tour ethanol
plants, visit Illinois and Mississippi River terminals, assess rail and truck
facilities, see facilities at the University of Illinois, visit the Chicago
Board of Trade and tour family grain operations. Tour participants will also
visit agribusinesses including some of the best grain equipment companies in
the world. The visitors will collect information that will help them better
manage their own grain operations. The Bureau of Marketing encourages
everyone interested in the latest grain industry technology to take advantage
of this four-day event. For more information, contact Terry English at terry.english@illinois.gov
or 217.785.0115. Home.
SIAL PARIS
FOOD SHOW -- OCTOBER 17-21, 2010 -- Paris, France
’participation in the USA Pavilion at SIAL Paris 2010. 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. SIAL 2008 welcomed 5,500 exhibitors from five continents and
attracted over 147,000 trade visitors from 185 countries and 1,500
journalists from 45 countries; half of them belonging to international press.
Exhibiting at SIAL 2010 can substitute for several weeks of round-the-world
travel to meet with your current and potential customers. All of the big
names in retail attend plus SIAL 2008 attracted 21,000 food service visitors.
IDOA has reserved booth space in the USDA/Foreign Agricultural
Service-endorsed USA Pavilion. The Illinois Department of Agriculture will
pay 50% of the booth cost for you including VAT. Your cost to exhibit is
$5731 for a standard booth or $6304 for a corner booth. Corner booths are
limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Booths are
12 square meters. Sign up now before the April 30, 2010 Deadline – *Spaces
are limited* Recruitment Flier and Pricing Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.Home.
TRADE
MISSIONS TO KOREA AND JAPAN FOR “BETTER FOR YOU” FOODS, OCTOBER 18-20, SEOUL,
KOREA AND OCTOBER 21-23, Tokyo, Japan. Early Registration Deadline is
August 26
Korea and Japan rely on imports of foods made inAmerica to help meet the
diverse health and wellnessneeds of people in those countries.Although these
markets are heavily regulated, buyersremain interested in a wide variety of
packaged foodsand ingredients that offer health and wellness benefits. FOCUSED
TRADE MISSIONS bring U.S. suppliersto a foreign market to meet with
foreign buyersand learn first-hand about the market. Click here to get flier. Contact Kim
Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.Home.
2010
FIGAP/VIV LATIN AMERICA SHOW, OCTOBER 21-23, 2010, Guadalajara, Mexico
Latin America's animal protein industry has a lot to offer for international
suppliers in the Feed-to-Meat chain. Poultry, pig and dairy production are on
the rise; as a result, feed production is growing annually at 5 percent.
Therefore, local livestock producers are facing many challenges. New
technologies and production methods are vital to comply with the increasing
consumer demand for safe and healthy food. Business opportunities can be
found throughout the full supply chain, but specifically in the fields of
genetics, animal health, feed ingredients/additives, slaughtering/meat
processing equipment and technology.
2010 FIGAP/VIV América Latina is in the heart of one of the most
accessible livestock industries in Latin America: Mexico.
Mexico is a good place to start or expand business with its vast home market
of 106 million consumers. Guadalajara, the country's second largest city, is
capital of the state of Jalisco, which is one of the leading states for
poultry and pig production. FIGAP/VIV América Latina takes place in the Expo
Guadalajara venue. Exhibiting in a 9-booth Illinois pavilion. Contact Bobby
Dowson at bobby.dowson@illinois.gov or 217.782.4755. Home.
TRADE
MISSION TO CANADA FOR SPECIALTY & NATURAL PRODUCTS, NOVEMBER 1-3,
Toronto, Canada. Attached is flyer. Early Registration Deadline is September 6
The popularity of specialty food in the foreign markets israpidly increasing,
driven by consumer demand for moreflavorful, higher-quality products.Take
advantage of these low-cost opportunities for U.S.exporters to meet with a
variety of international buyers!FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS bring U.S. suppliers
to aforeign market to meet with foreign buyers and learn first-hand about the
market. Go here for more information and registration flier.
Contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809.
Home.
VIETSTOCK
2010 EXPO AND FORUM, NOVEMBER 10-12, 2010, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietstock 2010 Expo & Conference – Vietnam’s #1 International Feed,
Livestock & Meat Processing Show will return to Ho Chi Minh City at the
new Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre, November 10-12. Hosted by the
Department of Livestock Production, the 4th Vietstock Expo and Conference is
expected to attract over 5,000 farmers, integrators, feed millers/mixers, veterinarians,
processors, and retailers from across Vietnam and surrounding countries. The
show will be for any company supplying any of the following to the industry:
animal health supplies, feed production and management, poultry and egg
production, meat processing, dairy and cattle production & swine
production and processing.
Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world and the world’s 2nd
fastest growing economy, its GDP is growing at a rate of 7% annually since
2005. Agriculture makes up nearly 20% of the country’s Gross National
Product. Pork is the meat of choice and the Vietnamese government is
subsidizing the Ag industry to keep it viable and strong. Vietnam is a good
place to start or expand business to supply its nearly 86 million people and South
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is the epicenter for the country’s Agriculture.
Come join us in this exciting market. Contact Bobby Dowson at bobby.dowson@illinois.gov
or 217.782.4755. Home.
FOODEX
JAPAN, MARCH 1-4, 2011, Tokyo, Japan.
’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.
Contact Kim Hamilton at kim.hamilton@illinois.gov or 217.782.5809
for further details or if you are interested in participating by September 3.
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
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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
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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
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