DATCP is currently hiring two Economic Development Consultants for its International Agribusiness Center. To apply, visit https://wisc.jobs and search for “economic development” in the search field, or search by agency by clicking “Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection”.
Food Export’s 2024 Export Advisor Program is now accepting registrations. The Export Advisor Program is a no-cost, year-long service providing custom assistance to help food companies kickstart or improve their export growth. This program is for companies interested in using an export consultant to support market research and strategy development.
To learn more or to register for the program, visit www.foodexport.org.
 ExporTech™ is for emerging and experienced exporters to develop their strategic export plan. Over the course of three full-day sessions, CEOs/presidents and senior leaders in sales/marketing, finance, and operations join with non-competing companies to determine their top three export markets and develop an actionable, strategic plan.
Agricultural companies with products including processed foods, grains, mink pelts, livestock, genetics, and more are encouraged to participate.
ExporTech™ graduates realize between $600,000 and $1,000,000 in average incremental exports growth one year after completing the program.
Interested in participating?
In-person sessions, western half of Wisconsin
Contact: Heidi Rabeneck.
Virtual sessions, eastern half of Wisconsin
Contact: Roxanne Baumann.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports* and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
 The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting nominations for the Governor's Export Achievement Awards. Winners are selected based on measurable export growth, innovative approaches to exporting, and the overall significance of their contributions to the state economy and trade development in Wisconsin.
To learn more or to submit a nomination, visit the WEDC website.
 August 6-10, 2024 – Castro, Brazil
Agroleite is a technical event aimed at all phases of the milk supply chain and is the place to showcase milk technology in Latin America. It takes place in Castro, a national capital of milk, and seeks to present the potential of milk production in the region in qualitative and quantitative aspects.
DATCP staff will lead a trade mission to Agroleite and visit farms in the region. Dairy producers and genetics companies are encouraged to attend in order to develop relationships with potential buyers and increase demand for Wisconsin dairy genetics.
Interested in participating? Contact: Shirley Acedo.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports*
September 3-5, 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenyan Food Event, also known as KFE, is East Africa's largest food, drink, and hospitality trade exhibition!
Why Kenya? Processed foods, meat, dairy, distilled spirits, craft beers, health and organic foods, snacks, and dry rubs are all gaining in popularity as urbanization increases.
East Africa is an untapped market of opportunity for food and beverage companies. That is because:
- There are roughly 1,200 food and beverage manufacturers in Kenya alone, ranging from smaller organizations to multinationals.
- Growing incomes and rising urbanization have caused a sustained increase in food and beverage sales in Kenya over the last 15 years.
- Figures suggest Nairobi has the highest consumer food and beverage spending power, with more being spent on high-cost foods.
- The food and beverage sub-sector in hospitality is valued at $302 million USD, with a 5% growth rate per year.
DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package for interested Wisconsin businesses. Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, and meals.
Interested in participating? Contact: Shirley Acedo.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports*
 October 3, 2024 – Madison, Wisconsin
Exporters, breeders, veterinarians, and freight providers are invited to an Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo on October 3 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Covering the global dairy outlook, export protocols, certification, financing, and order fulfillment, this event will feature experts from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USDA-APHIS, Export-Import Bank, and Livestock Exporters Association of the USA (LEA).
This event is free, but registration is required. Visit https://forms.office.com/g/ws9nZdCJTW to register.
Interested in participating? Contact: Jennifer Lu.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports*
November 18-22, 2024 – Kenya and Tanzania
Join DATCP's International Agribusiness Center staff for an exciting dairy trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania! Kenya is the largest dairy producer and consumer out of all 54 African nations and is the economic, financial, and transport hub for East and Central Africa. The country presents promising dairy opportunities with support and investment from both private and government sectors.
This trade mission offers an invaluable networking opportunity with Kenyan and Tanzanian leading dairy business prospects, as well as on-farm assessments and demonstrations related to genetics, nutrition, and animal health. Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, and most meals.
Interested in participating? Contact: Shirley Acedo.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports*
 March 12-14, 2025 – Bangkok, Thailand
VIV Asia is the largest and most complete feed-to-food event in Asia held every other year in Bangkok, Thailand. Participating companies will meet with buyers in animal husbandry and related sectors, from feed production to animal farming, breeding, genetics, veterinary and animal health solutions, slaughtering, meat, fish, egg, dairy processing, and more. The deadline to register is December 1, 2024 and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first available basis.
DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package for interested Wisconsin businesses. Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, and meals.
Interested in participating? Contact: Jennifer Lu.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports*
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) agricultural trade missions help American companies increase their global reach. Upcoming missions include:
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Colombia (Bogota): Week of August 13, 2024
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Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with buyers from Thailand): Week of September 9, 2024
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Morocco (Casablanca, with buyers from Senegal and Francophone West Africa): Week of December 2, 2024
Learn more and register at the USDA FAS website.
 Our recent participation at Food and Hotel Vietnam was a fruitful success! From March 19-21, three Vietnamese ginseng distributors representing the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin and two companies representing Ellsworth Creamy Cooperative, Sartori Cheese, and Associated Milk Producers Inc. attended the show.
Vietnam's growing interest in health and wellness products creates a strong demand for Wisconsin ginseng and cheese, both known for their quality and value. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Ho Chi Min City hosted a reception to showcase US products during the show and helped to connect Wisconsin products with buyers in Vietnam.
For more information, contact: Jennifer Lu.
 From May 5-10, DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski led an agricultural trade mission to Santiago and Osorno, Chile. Accompanying him were staff from DATCP's International Agribusiness Center as well as a delegation of 17 participants from six Wisconsin companies and organizations, including Bioionix, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, GENEX, La Crosse Distilling Co., Moundview Dairy, and Masters Gallery Foods.
The weeklong trade mission consisted of a market briefing with staff from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service; an overview of the Chile business market with BusinessHub Consultants, scheduled meetings with local buyers and distributors, partners, and government officials; farm visits; and a reception at the residence of the US Ambassador. Throughout, the mission provided the opportunity for participants to better understand the Chilean market and to develop long-term business relationships and strategies in the country.
For more information, contact: Shirley Acedo.
*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. WIAE was proposed in Gov. Tony Evers' 2021-23 biennial state budget.
For more information on WIAE, sign up for email updates and visit the DATCP website.
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