We understand--the trade landscape is changing, and markets are uncertain. Now more than ever, it is vital to remain visible to your existing export customer base and demonstrate that your company is still engaged, interested in international partnership, and open for business. The International Agribusiness Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides technical expertise and access to market development initiatives to support the creation and maintenance of trade-enhancing relationships. We are here to help you!
Click here to learn more about our services, or to contact our team.
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Did you know there are ways to mitigate your financial risk through different financing services?
Learn more about the Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102). USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) administers the program on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), which issues the credit guarantees. CCC guarantees payments due from approved foreign financial institutions to exporters or financial institutions in the U.S., although the financing must be obtained through normal commercial sources. Typically, 98% of principal and a portion of interest are covered by a guarantee.
Learn more about the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank). EXIM is the official export credit agency of the United States. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales.
Learn more about U.S. Small Business Administration's funding programs. The Small Business Administration has funding options to help grow your business or recover from a declared disaster. They can provide assistance with loans, investment capital, disaster assistance, surety bonds, and grants.
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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 by May 1.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).
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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).
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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. Food Export can also help finance 50% of airfare, hotel, and meals for up to two people for eligible companies that offer greater than 50% U.S.-grown agriculture content.
Follow the links below for information on each mission and contact Shirley Acedo to learn more. Registration closes for both missions on May 23.
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. 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.
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August 20-22, 2025 – Mumbai, 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 Anuga Select 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).
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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).
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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, Caribbean 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).
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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).
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October 20-23, 2025 – Santiago, Chile
Journey to the Southern Hemisphere, where the global dairy industry will come together for the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Santiago, Chile. This event is a unique opportunity for industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to gather, share knowledge, and shape the future of the dairy sector.
For more information, contact Shirley Acedo.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).
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November 12-14, 2025 – Shanghai, China
As China's leading showcase for imported food and drinks, Food and Hospitality China (FHC) offers exhibitors the opportunity to meet buyers from wholesale and retail outlets as well as manufacturers, importers, distributors, and representatives from the hospitality and catering trades in China and across Asia. FHC’s main exhibits include high-end dairy products, tea and coffee, bakery, snacks, confectionary, chocolate, meat and seafood, catering design and decoration products, and supply chain products.
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.
Please contact Jennifer Lu for more information and to secure your spot.
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).
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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:
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Taiwan: September 2025
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Mexico: November 2025
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Cote d'Ivoire: December 8-11, 2025
Learn more and register at the USDA FAS website.
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- May 5-8 – TuttoFood - Milan, Italy
- May 12-16 – USDA Agricultural Trade Mission - Hong Kong, China
- May 17-20 – National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) - Chicago, Illinois, USA
- May 16 & 18 – Food Export Midwest Food Buyers Mission at NRA - Chicago, Illinois, USA
- May 20-23 – Interzum 2025 - Cologne, Germany
- June 9-12 – USDA Agricultural Trade Mission - Lima, Peru
- July 13-16 – USDA Agricultural Trade Mission - Dominican Republic
- October 4-8 – Anuga Food & Beverage Fair 2025 - Cologne, Germany
 From February 24 to 28, DATCP staff joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on a trade mission to Guadalajara & Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico is Wisconsin's second largest trade partner; Wisconsin exported $460 million in agricultural products and $4.3 billion in total products there in 2024. Find more details on the DATCP trade mission recap website.
 From March 10 to 12, DATCP Sec. Randy Romanski led a trade mission to Thailand, where the delegation visited agribusinesses, engaged with the Royal Dairy Project, participated in one of the region’s largest agribusiness trade shows, co-hosted a Special Wisconsin Dinner in Bangkok, and more. Find more details on the DATCP trade mission recap website.
From March 11 to 13, 2025, DATCP staff, along with representatives from Genex Cooperative, Optum Immunity, Sawagro, Esmilco, Care Free Enzymes, Wheaton Grain, and Global Ingredients Corporation, exhibited within the USA pavilion at VIV Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. During the week the companies met with buyers and distributors from throughout Asia where their Wisconsin products were front and center. Learn more on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.
From March 17 to 19, 2025, DATCP staff and representatives from Hinterland, Mariani Family, and Palmero’s Pizza exhibited within the USA pavilion at the International Food and Beverage Event (IFE) held at ExCel London. During the course of the week companies met with buyers/distributers, USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service staff, and Charge d’Affaires, Matthew Palmer. Access more photos on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.
*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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