2024
Costa Rica and Guatemala Trade Missions
Dates & Locations:
March 4-5, 2024 – Costa Rica
March 7-8, 2024 – Guatemala
Costa Rica is an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies with a stable democracy, predictable business climate, and economic growth fueled by a resurgent tourism industry. After record-setting exports in 2021, shipments of U.S. agricultural and related products to Costa Rica were 10% higher through October 2022, with growth in all major product categories.
Guatemala is the largest market for U.S. exports of consumer food products in Central America. Guatemala is the largest U.S. export market for processed foods in Central America.
Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov
London 2024 International Food and Drink Event
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Dates: March 25-27, 2024
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Position your products in front of decision makers! The International Food and Drink Event (IFE) is the only food and drink trade exhibition with UK government support, making it the premier event for the UK food & beverage industry for past 30+ years. With the potential of a future free trade agreement, this is ideal timing to position your product in the UK market.
IFE London 2024 serves as a hub for over 27,000 buyers for the food, drink, and hospitality supply chain, including those from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda Stores, Iceland, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Aramark, and British Airways.
Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov
WEDC/DATCP Trade Venture to Canada
Dates: April 7-12, 2024
Location: Toronto and Winnipeg
Seeking Wisconsin food companies interested in exporting to Canada! The U.S. and Canada enjoy the world’s largest and most comprehensive trading relationship, with more than $3 billion in goods and services crossing the border between the two countries daily. Canada is a highly receptive, open, and transparent market for U.S. products and services. The trade venture registration fee includes the following personalized services for Global Trade Venture participants:
• Market research and customized one-on-one appointments with potential customers, agents, distributors and other market intermediaries in each city
• Hotel accommodations for the duration of the program
• All scheduled ground transportation in Toronto and Winnipeg
• Transportation from Toronto to Winnipeg
• Interpreter fees as needed
• Some group meals
Interested in participating? Contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 514-4538
lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
2024 Brazil Anuga Select
Dates: April 9-11, 2024
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
At Anuga Select Brazil, entrepreneurs, business owners, and food and beverage industry professionals can meet and evaluate new suppliers, participate in the diverse options of special attractions and experiences, learn from industry experts, and have in-depth discussions about the food and beverage industry's latest global trends.
Wisconsin processed food companies are encouraged to join the Wisconsin Pavilion. Anuga Select Brazil is the most complete showcase of national and international product launches for retail, food service chains, and hospitality in a single place.
Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov
Secretary Romanski-led Chile Trade Mission
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Dates: May 6-10, 2024
Location: Santiago, Chile
Chile is a free-trade partner with the U.S. and as such, it is an easy and secure place for Americans to do business. Chile is one of the largest export markets for U.S. consumer-oriented food products, has a stable economy, and is a gateway for U.S. exporters looking to reach Latin American markets.
Dairy, foods, ingredients, beverages, livestock, genetics, feed, supplements, wood products, and ginseng companies are encouraged to apply. This multi-sector trade mission will include buyer meetings, store visits, farm visits, market briefings, meetings with regulatory entities, and government officials, as well as with industry and economic development organizations.
Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, and most meals.
Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov
Carrefour International du Bois Timber Tradeshow
Dates: May 28-30, 2024
Location: Nantes, France
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Carrefour is organized every two years in Nantes, France as Europe's leading forestry products trade show. It brings together exhibitors and visitors over three days with a focus on sawn wood, panels, parquet flooring, specialized trade, and wood construction solutions. In 2022, the show attracted over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries. From product demonstrations to technical sessions and interactive panel discussions, Carrefour offers a wealth of opportunities to stay up-to-date with industry trends and is a perfect place to network and connect with buyers and decision makers in Europe and beyond. Wisconsin wood and articles of wood exports to the European Union totaled over $17 million in 2022. DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, shared booth package at a fraction of the cost for Wisconsin businesses.
Wisconsin forestry products suppliers and exporters should attend. Exhibit space in the Wisconsin booth is funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports and provided to participating Wisconsin companies at no charge. Companies can apply for the International Market Access Grant through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Food Export’s Branded Program for U.S. Wood Products for reimbursement of a portion of the additional costs (travel, lodging, meals, sample/literature shipping costs, lead retrieval system costs, etc.).
Interested in participating? Contact:
Jennifer Lu, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 347-1852
jennifer.lu@wisconsin.gov
2024 Thaifex Anuga Trade Show
Dates: May 28 to June 1, 2024
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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THAIFEX ANUGA is the premier food trade show in Thailand. Over 50,000 visitors came from 30 countries to meet with over 1,600 exhibitors at the 2023 show. THAIFEX ANUGA is dedicated to retail, foodservice, food ingredient products, and more.
Wisconsin food businesses interested in building or expanding exports to Asia are invited to exhibit in the Wisconsin Pavilion at the 2024 THAIFEX ANUGA Trade Show. Wisconsin specialty foods, dairy, retail, foodservice, and food ingredient product companies are encouraged to apply. Exhibit space in the Wisconsin Pavilion is funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE) and provided to participating Wisconsin companies at no charge.
Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov