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Manufacturers and trademark owners of specific retail products being shipped to Egypt are now
required to register with the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Trade. The full decree, a list of impacted
products and example documents are provided here. US exporters of affected
products must comply with all Egyptian laws and regulations to ensure customs clearance.
Click on the link above to read the latest GAIN report on Korea’s Special Act on Imported Food Safety
Management that includes mandatory foreign facility registration. The
report provides changes/new requirements that have been made in the Special
Act. It also provides instructions for foreign facilities (food facilities and livestock establishments) to register
their plants to the Ministry of Food & Drug Safety. As noted in the
report, foreign facilities includes not only food facilities but also packing
houses, grain storage facilities (such as export elevators), fishery plants,
etc. that handle products that are inspected by MFDS. Korea’s current grace period for foreign facility registration will end on
August 3rd.
Get Real: Preparing for a Trade Event Seminar
When: May 19, 2016
Where: Waukesha County Technical College, Waukesha
Cost: $50
Registration Deadline: May 13, 2016
Full day seminar will highlight what you need to prepare to participate in a trade event, like the Midwest Buyers Mission. Join us for a day of education topics on event preparation and best practices. Learn what is expected of you from the buyers’ perspective and how to put your best foot forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge of becoming a successful exporter.Contact: Lisa Stout, 608/224-5126, lisa.stout@wi.gov for more information.
Midwest Buyers Mission
When: August 3, 2016
Where: Madison
Cost: $250 if you register by June 3.
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. Register early as meeting slots are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. It’s the perfect low-cost opportunity to meet buyers from established and emerging markets in one place!
Contact: Lisa Stout, 608/224-5126, lisa.stout@wi.gov for more information.
“Exportech™: Feeding the World” sessions
When: July 20, August 23 and September 27, 2016 (Cashton)
July 21, August 25 and September 22, 2016 (Waukesha)
Cost: $5000
Successful companies are tapping into new markets with a customized export
expansion strategy. Attend either ONE of the upcoming Exportech™ sessions
(Waukesha / Cashton) to identify hurdles to expansion, and develop a customized
international growth plan. Please note that each Exportech™ consists of three intense
events scheduled one month apart. Coaching and assistance is provided between
events. Contact: Ashwini Rao, (608) 224-5119 / ashwini.rao@wi.gov for
more information.
Private Label, Food Service and Retail Products Trade Mission
When: September 26-30, 2016
Where: Monterrey and Mexico City, Mexico
Cost: Early bird registration: $400
Registration deadline: May 23, 2016
Mexico represents one of the best opportunities for U.S. exporters of food products. By 2018, retail sales in the packaged food market in Mexico is expected to reach US$74.9 billion, a growth rate of 12%, or US$7.9 billion. Research reports indicate 37 supermarket chains, with 4,592 stores throughout the country. Retail sales keep a steady growth pace of around 5%-7% per yr. Early registration deadline: May 23, 2016. For more information, contact Ashwini Rao/ 608-224-5119/ ashwini.rao@wi.gov.
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