The Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council (WAXC) helps guide the initiatives created through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE)*, a collaborative project between DATCP and WEDC to promote the export of Wisconsin's agricultural and agribusiness products.The WIAE* was proposed in Gov. Tony Evers 2021-23 biennial state budget and specifically aims to boost the export of dairy, meat, and crop products.
The council will hold informational webinars that are open to the public on the following dates:
- January 11, 2023, 9 a.m. - Topic: Food Export Branded Program and Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway
- February 15, 2023
Full meeting recordings and materials can be accessed on DATCP's WIAE* webpage.
DATCP, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), invites Wisconsin agribusinesses to apply for International Market Access Grants (IMAG) through April 1, 2023.
Coordinated by WEDC, IMAGs provide funding to support a company’s specific export development and deployment strategy. The WIAE* expands WEDC’s existing IMAG program by designating funds solely for agribusinesses. Applicants must be an established agribusiness that is new to exporting or expanding into new markets, operating in Wisconsin for at least one year, and manufacturing, processing, assembling, or distributing a product that has the potential to be exported.
Companies that have not completed ExporTech™ training can receive IMAG funding up to three times with a maximum of $10,000 per grant. ExporTech™ graduates can receive IMAG funding up to six times with a maximum of $25,000 per grant. Matching funds are required at 30 percent of the grant award. Eligible project expenses include costs associated with trade shows and ventures, marketing, promotions, consulting services, and export education.
Application materials can be requested by contacting:
Katie Ujdak, Global Trade & Investment Grants Specialist
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Email: katie.ujdak@wedc.org
Phone: (608) 210-6773
This Trade Promotion Coordinator (LTE) position will work closely with the International Agribusiness Center (IABC) staff to support trade promotion activities, including trade show pavilions, inbound buyers missions, social media campaigns, and exporter trainings. The selected candidate will also assist in compiling the documentation and follow-up information for financial, post-event reporting and company success stories.
Dates: February 20-24, 2023
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports*
Gulfood is the world’s largest annual food and beverage event. With attendees from across the world, this trade show the place to meet and connect with food product buyers. DATCP is organizing a Wisconsin pavilion at the event, which will host Wisconsin processed food companies.
Interested in exhibiting? Contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 514-4538
Lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
Dates: March 13-15, 2023
Location: South Korea
Following FOODEX 2023, 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.
Interested in exhibiting? Contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 514-4538
Lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
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
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 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 and Cost: January 9, 2023, $225.00
Interested in exhibiting? Contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 514-4538
Lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
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
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
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, opportunities 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, transportation, and market reports for up to six Wisconsin companies.
Interested in participating? Contact:
Shirley Acedo, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 419-4643
shirley.acedo@wisconsin.gov
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 businesses 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
 DATCP’s International Agribusiness Center recently traveled to Spain on an agriculture trade mission with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Trade mission participants had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with importers and distributors, receive in-depth market briefings, and participate in site visits.
Government participants participated in a U.S. – Spain Climate and Agriculture Roundtable with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA), tour the National Center for Irrigation Technology, and visit the Congreso de los Diputados. A meeting with the Spanish Federation of Food and Drink reviewed the proposed changes on the new EU and Spanish packaging regulations. This trade mission offered U.S. food companies the opportunity to learn more about export opportunities to Spain and the EU market.
The USDA and USTR are seeking members for the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees (ATACs).
Members:
- Play an active role in sustaining strong U.S. agricultural exports by providing advice to USDA and USTR.
- Contribute expertise and knowledge to discussions that help the U.S government set agricultural trade policies.
- Work together with U.S. trade negotiators and agricultural leaders to improve opportunities for U.S. exporters.
For application materials and more information, visit www.fas.usda.gov/committees. The deadline to apply is January 9, 2023.
Questions? Contact:
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service
(202) 868-7059
ATACs@usda.gov
*The Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a collaborative project between DATCP and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), aims to boost the export of dairy, meat, and crop products by promoting Wisconsin agricultural products in the international marketplace. The WIAE was proposed in Gov. Tony Evers 2021-23 biennial state budget.
For more information on the WIAE, sign up for email updates and visit the DATCP website.
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