ExporTech™ is designed for emerging and experienced exporters to develop their strategic export plan. Over three days, non-competing companies determine their top three export markets and develop an actionable strategic plan. 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? Contact Heidi Rabeneck.

* Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

April 8-11, 2025 – Singapore*

Join DATCP at Asia’s leading international food and beverage event where 1,500 exhibitors from 50 countries meet with over 65,000 attendees.

Global suppliers have access to buyers, distributors, importers, manufacturers, and retailers. Attendees will gain insights into developments and future food and industry trends. Booth space is free; participants are responsible for travel, hotel, and meals.

Registration is full, but if you would like to join the waiting list, contact Shirley Acedo or Jennifer Lu.

*Funded by Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports.

May 17-20, 2025 – Chicago, Illinois, USA*

Wisconsin invites food and beverage companies to join us at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, a must-attend event for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry­. As the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration, the NRA Show is where every trend, solution, and category are represented, connecting companies with the people and products they need in order to thrive in today’s business environment.

DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package. Participants are accepted on a first-come basis and are responsible for transport, hotel, and meals.

Booth space is filling quickly! To participate, contact Jacob Leum or Cassi Miller.

*Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

Foodservice Buyers Mission at NRA

Food Export-Midwest will be hosting the Foodservice Buyers Mission in partnership with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) at the 2025 NRA Show. As the largest foodservice event in the Western Hemisphere, the NRA Show is an invaluable resource for foodservice and hospitality professionals.

This mission is an ideal venue for suppliers in the foodservice industry as well as the beer, wine, and spirits industries. Participants will meet with pre-qualified buyers from around the world in pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings right here in the U.S. to generate new sales leads and build relationships with key industry players. Access buyer profiles.

Registration is open online until April 4. 

May 20-23, 2025 – Cologne, Germany*

For Wisconsin forestry product suppliers, Interzum is a platform to showcase our state's high-quality hardwood and softwood products, connecting with potential buyers and expanding into the European market. Interzum is the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design. 

DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package. Participants are accepted on a first-come basis and are responsible for airfare, hotel, and meals.

Registration for the event closes March 31; please contact Jennifer Lu to reserve your spot.

*Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

July 13-15, 2025 – Xiamen, China

Wisconsin businesses in dairy genetics, feed supplements, dairy products, animal health, processing, and more are encouraged to exhibit at China Dairy Expo 2025. This is the largest and most influential dairy production event in China, covering the entire dairy production chain. Participants have the opportunity to connect with key players in China’s growing dairy industry, organized by the China Dairy Association. 

Participants will share booth space and receive a listing in the bilingual Wisconsin Directory, access to Wisconsin and U.S. forums, turnkey booth assistance, translation services, and business matchmaking.

To participate, contact Jennifer Lu before March 31.

August 5-8, 2025 – Castro, Brazil

Taking place in Castro, a national capital of milk production, Agroleite is aimed at all phases of the milk supply chain and is the place to showcase milk technology in Latin America.

DATCP staff will lead a trade mission to Agroleite including visits to farms in the region. Dairy producers and genetics companies are invited to participate to develop relationships with potential buyers and increase demand for Wisconsin dairy genetics. 

To participate, contact Shirley Acedo or Jacob Leum.

Funded by US Livestock Genetics Export (USLGE).

DATCP is coordinating two back-to-back missions through Food Export-Midwest for retail and food service companies that offer a minimum of 51% U.S. food. Register by April 11 for a reduced price of $425 per mission. Follow the links below for information on each mission and contact Shirley Acedo to learn more.

August 11-13, 2025 – Shanghai & Hangzhou, China:
China remains the fourth largest market for the export of U.S. processed foods. The U.S. is also the fourth largest supplier of consumer-oriented food products to China, behind Brazil, Thailand, and New Zealand.

Learn more about the Focused Trade Mission to China.

August 14-15, 2025 – Hong Kong:
Hong Kong has a free-market economy that is highly dependent on international trade and finance — the value of goods and services trade, including the sizable share of re-export, is about four times GDP. Hong Kong has no tariffs on imported goods, and it levies excise duties on only four commodities, whether imported or produced locally: hard alcohol, tobacco, oil, and methyl alcohol. There are no quotas or dumping laws. Hong Kong continues to link its currency closely to the U.S. dollar, maintaining an arrangement established in 1983. 

Learn more about the Focused Trade Mission to Hong Kong.

September 8-11, 2025 – Sydney, Australia*

If you have a Wisconsin cheese or dairy company and are looking to expand into the Australia and New Zealand markets, we invite you to exhibit with us at Fine Food Australia 2025!

This is a premier event for food and beverage businesses in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Jointly funded by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), this unique opportunity will allow Wisconsin cheese exporters to showcase their products to a large and diverse audience of industry professionals, distributors, and potential buyers from the Oceania region.

Additional opportunities for Wisconsin cheese and dairy companies include a special reception to meet key industry stakeholders and build lasting business relationships, and the option to apply for Food Export Midwest's Branded Program to help make participation more affordable.

Please contact Jennifer Lu or Sue Merckx for more information and to secure your spot.

*Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

September 10-12, 2025 – Miami, Florida, USA*

The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is only open to the industry, making this an exclusively business to business event. Attendees are looking for new and innovative products to add to their store shelves and menus and to wow their clients. This event targets Latin American, Carribean, and European markets and offers connection to distributors, retailers, convenience store networks, food service, hospitality, restaurants, and more. With over 7,000 attendees from 93 countries during last year's event, this is a great opportunity to expand your reach without having to leave the U.S.

DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package. Participants are accepted on a first-come basis and are responsible for transport, hotel, and meals.

If interested, reach out soon as booth space is filling quickly for this event! To participate, contact Jacob Leum or Cassi Miller.

*Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

September 16-18, 2025 – São Paulo, Brazil*

Victam LatAm covers animal feed and pet food services, ingredients, and machines to produce feed in Brazil and surrounding countries. The event also includes conferences and business matchmaking services. DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package. Participants are accepted on a first-come basis and are responsible for airfare, hotel, and meals.

The registration deadline is July 7, 2025. To participate, contact Jacob Leum.

*Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

December 11-13, 2025 – New Delhi, India*

India is a compelling market for U.S. food products, driven by its rapidly expanding middle class, urbanization, and evolving consumer preferences towards healthier and premium food options. Per USDA, the best products for the market include pulses, fresh and processed fruits (e.g., cranberries), distilled spirits/alcohol, wine, confectionery, and tree nuts. Personal relationships play a crucial role in Indian business culture, and establishing trust through face-to-face meetings is possible with SIAL India 2025.

DATCP offers a turnkey, furnished, and shared booth package for interested Wisconsin businesses. Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, and meals.

To participate, contact Shirley Acedo.

*Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) agricultural trade missions help American companies increase their global reach. Upcoming missions include the following:

• Lima, Peru: June 9-12, 2025
• Dominican Republic: July 13-16, 2025
• Taiwan: September 2025
• Mexico: November 2025
• Cote d'Ivoire: December 2025

Learn more and register at the USDA FAS website.