International Agribusiness Center Calendar

​September 2023​

Espacio Food & Service 2023

Dates: September 26-28, 2023 
Location: Santiago, Chile

Espacio Food & Service is recognized as the most important annual meeting of the food industry in the region and the only USDA-endorsed show in Latin America. Producers, suppliers, distributors, and any company linked to the food sector will have a chance to meet customers, generate new business, and present their trends and innovations in the market. 

​Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643 
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov


October 2023

Value-Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at World Dairy Expo

Date: October 4, 2023 
Location: Madison, WI

Join Food Export-Midwest and staff from DATCP's International Agribusiness Center at the world's largest dairy-focused trade show! We will be conducting our annual Value-Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at the World Dairy Expo.

Participants are given the opportunity to meet with pre-qualified international buyers from Brazil, Chile, China, Mexico, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam to generate new sales leads and build relationships with key industry players. These buyers have expressed specific interest in companies that export value-added feed ingredients.

Register early, as meeting slots are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration at a reduced price of $150 is open through July 24, 2023. After July 24, the registration cost will increase to $225.

Interested in participating? Contact:
Luis Santana, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 640-8075​
luise.santana@wisconsin.gov


Exporters’ Workshop at the 2023 World Dairy Expo​

Date: October 4, 2023 
Location: Madison, WI​

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with the Livestock Exporters Association will host an Exporters' Workshop during the 2023 World Dairy Expo. The workshop will take place in the Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor, Kegonsa Room, from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The program is funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a collaborative project proposed in Gov. Tony Evers' budget between DATCP and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to promote the export of Wisconsin's agricultural products.

DATCP will collaborate with the Livestock Exporters Association of the USA to present the latest export protocols, export certificate requirements, export financing, insurance, and export order fulfillment processes, featuring speakers from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and members of Livestock Exporters Association. New or experienced exporters, LEA members, industry affiliates, seedstock producers and breeders, those interested in having their farms used as quarantine facilities, veterinarians, and freight providers wanting to become more familiar with the export process will benefit from this in-depth discussion and information sharing.

Space is limited. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is free, but required by Oct. 1. To register, please visit: forms.office.com/g/N1L0e39XaH​

Questions about the event should be directed to DATCP's Economic Development Consultant Jennifer Lu by phone at (608) 347-1852 or email at jennifer.lu@wisconsin.gov​


International Importers’ Workshop and Roundtable at the 2023 World Dairy Expo​

Date: October 5, 2023 
Location: Madison, WI​​

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with Livestock Exporters Association will host an International Importers' Workshop and Roundtable during 2023 World Dairy Expo. The workshop will take place in Mendota Room 4 at World Dairy Expo from 9 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, Oct. 5.

The program is funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a collaborative project proposed in Gov. Tony Evers' budget between DATCP and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to promote the export of Wisconsin's agricultural products.

During the workshop and round table discussions, presenters will share international dairy outlook, U.S. government export finance programs, and the industries' best practices for buying U.S. agricultural products. Overseas businesses interested in purchasing U.S. agricultural products and domestic companies exporting to overseas market are both encouraged to attend.

Sp
ace is limited. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is free, but required by Oct. 1, 2023. Please visit this​ link to register: forms.office.com/g/zrHaGJYus4

Questions about the event should be directed to DATCP's Economic Development Consultant Jennifer Lu by phone at (608) 347-1852 or email at
jennifer.lu@wisconsin.gov  


​Anuga 2023

Dates: October 7-11, 2023
Location: Cologne, Germany

Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports

As the world's leading trade show for food and beverages, Anuga is bringing the international community together to cultivate export opportunities. The event will focus on connecting international attendees with buyers and exporters through personal discussions.

DATCP is coordinating a Wisconsin pavilion for food and beverage businesse​s interested in building and expanding trade in the Europe.

Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643 
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov

Food Export Trade Mission - South Korea

Dates: October 25-27, 2023 
Location: South Korea

Food Export Midwest is organizing a trade mission to South Korea for ingredients, foodservice, and retail products. Services include one-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; pre-event custom product research; a market briefing by local USDA Foreign Agriculture Service; retail store tours; translation of up to two pages of materials into Korean; tabletop showcase and trade reception; on-site assistance by Food Export’s in-market representative; and identification of top leads.

Register here

​Interested in participating? Contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 514-4538​
Lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
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January-February 2024

Wisconsin Cheese Trade Mission to Thailand

Dates: January 29-February 2, 2024​ 
Location: Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand

Join DATCP in Thailand for a Wisconsin cheese brand awareness seminar and product showcase, as well as meetings with importers, site visits to retailers and food service providers, and more! The objective for Thailand events include:

  • Introducing Wisconsin companies and their products to Thai importers and buyers;
  • Generating awareness of artisan Wisconsin cheeses to retail, food service operators, specialty cheese shops, and other retailers;
  • Increasing Wisconsin companies' awareness of the Thai market, and opportunities to meet with potential Thai buyers;
  • Generating Wisconsin cheese awareness to Thai consumers and trade through online and offline media.​​​

​Interested in participating? Contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 514-4538​
Lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov


February 2024

Wisconsin Pavilion at Gulfood 2024

Dates: February 19-23, 2024​ 
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gulfood is the world’s largest annual food and beverage event. With attendees from across the world, this trade show is the place to meet and connect with food product buyers.

Staff from DATCP's International Agribusiness Center is organizing a Wisconsin pavilion at the event, which will host Wisconsin processed food companies that are new to the show. Companies will be required to sign up for Food Show Plus! services with Food Export-Midwest.

Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643 
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov


For additional events, visit the Food Export Event Calendar.​​