International Agribusiness Center Calendar

​March 2023

VIV Asia - Thailand

Dates: March 8 - 10, 2023
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports

Food event dedicated to the world of livestock production, animal husbandry, and related sectors, from feed production, to animal farming, breeding, veterinary, animal health solutions, slaughtering of meat, processing of fish, egg, dairy products, and more. WIAE funding will support exhibit space and social media promotion of up to five Wisconsin companies exhibiting at the show. ​

Trade Missions | VIV Asia Bangkok

Contact:
Luis Santana​
Economic Development Consultant
(608) 640-8075
luise.santana@wisconsin.gov​


April 2023

​ANUFOOD Brazil​

Dates: April 11-13, 2023
Location: Distrito Anhembi, SP, Brazil

Through this trade show, entrepreneurs, business owners, and food and beverage industry professionals have the opportunity to 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 industry’s latest global trends. The goal of the event is to help grow your business and increase your company’s competitiveness.

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


Food Show Plus at Food and Hotel Asia - Singapore

Dates: April 25-28, 2023 
Location: Singapore

Food and Hotel Asia is Asia’s largest food and drink trade event that brings together the global food and hospitality community. Southeast Asia is the world’s fastest growing regional population. Register for Food Show Plus services to gain access to introductions/invitations to buyers, a virtual consultation with Food Export’s In-Market Representative prior to the show, lead qualification, on-site assistance, and more. 

Early Registration Deadline: January 9, 2023, $225.00

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


May 2023

Interzum Cologne - Germany​

Dates: May 9-12, 2023 
Location: Cologne, Germany

Funded by the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Interzum is the world’s leading international trade show for furniture production and interior construction. Every two years, global furniture manufactures, interior designers, architects, products developers, and consultants gather in Cologne to discuss the latest trends. 

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) will support shared exhibit space of 27​ square meters for Wisconsin companies to exhibit at the show.​ 

Interested in participating? Contact:
Jennifer Lu, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 347-1852
jennifer.lu@wisconsin.gov

SIAL Canada

Date: May 9-11, 2023
Location: Toronto, Canada

Interested in exporting your products to Canada?  SIAL Canada is the largest food and beverage industry event for the Canadian market. The year's event will provide unparalleled access for U.S. suppliers looking to meet with over 20,000 trade-only visitors from every corner of the Canadian food and beverage industry.

Due to overwhelming demand, the USA Pavilion has increased in size, and there are still a few booths available. With a registration deadline of December 16th, reserve your booth today!

Interest in participating? Contact:
Allison Brittain 
allisonb@imexmanagement.com 
(704) 248-2797

For more information, visit: https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-shows/sial-canada-0.​


Spring 2023​

Forestry Products Inbound Buyer Mission - Wisconsin

Dates: Spring 2023

Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports

DATCP will partner with the American Ha​rdwoods Export Council and Softwoods Export Council to identify and recruit buyers from different countries. The event will be timed to take place around a U.​S. trade show or conference to maximize the number of buyers and minimize travel costs. WIAE funds will support up to 10 Wisconsin forestry products companies to participate, including travel, hotel, and meal costs for the buyers, meeting space for one-to-one buyer meetings, and events to introduce the buyers Wisconsin products.​

Contact:​
Jennifer Lu
Economic Development Consultant
(608) 347-1852
Jennifer.Lu@wisconsin.gov


June 2023​

Wisconsin Agricultural Trade Mission - United Kingdom (UK)

Dates: June 10-16, 2023
Location: United Kingdom 

Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports

The UK is Wisconsin’s sixth largest trading partner. As the UK’s planned exit from the European Union (Brexit) continues, opportuniti​es for food, forestry and agriculture products will increase. Wood products, feed, livestock and genetics, craft spirits and beers, organic and specialty foods, and pet foods are among the products with the strongest opportunity. The mission will include buyer meetings, store visits, market briefings, and meetings with regulatory entities. The mission will be led by DATCP staff and include meetings with national and regional government officials and industry and economic development organizations. WIAE funding will support the cost of in-country contractors providing partner search, business meeting facilitation services, meeting costs as well as transportation and market reports for up to six Wisconsin companies. Travel and meal costs will be paid by the companies. ​

Contact:
Shirley Acedo
Economic Development Consultant
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wi​sconsin.gov​


July 2023

​Midwest Buyers Mission - Wisconsin

Date: July 26, 2023 
Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Food Export-Midwest will be conducting their annual Midwest Buyers Mission in 2023. Position yourself and your products in front of pre-qualified, experienced international buyers who continue to seek the latest food trends and products from the United States.

2023 Midwest Buyers Mission- Madison, WI

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


September 2023

Food Show PLUS! at Fine Food Australia

Dates: September 11-14, 2023 
Location: Sydney Australia

Fine Food Australia is the country’s leading trade exhibition, and has been connecting buyers and sellers within the food service, hospitality and retail industries for 37 years. Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. As of 2021, Australia ranks 9th in the world for U.S. exports of processed foods.

Food Show PLUS! at Fine Food Australia 2023

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


October 2023

Anuga 2023 - Germany

Date: 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

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


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