The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP's) International Agribusiness Center has received several inquiries from international buyers looking for specific products. If your business is interested in fulfilling any of the leads below, please reach out to us at datcpinternational@wisconsin.gov and we will follow up with the buyer to determine if your product fits their needs.

• Pet food for cats and dogs (China)
• Animal feed ingredients (Guatemala)
• Cheese (Thailand)
• Ketchup (Italy)
• Pork (New Zealand)

We will continue to include product requests in future newsletters, so be sure to check back!

Expanding into international markets can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for new-to-export suppliers navigating the complexities of global trade. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast have newly launched the Export Navigator Service, which is designed to provide clear, accurate, and tailored answers to both basic and complex export questions.

Whether you’re unsure about where to start or need in-depth guidance on compliance, logistics, or market entry strategies, you can reach out to the Export Navigators for help. Visit https://www.foodexport.org/programs/exporter-education/export-navigator-service.

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).

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. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the best products for the market include pulses, fresh and processed fruits (such as 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).

September 8-11, 2025
Sydney, Australia

If you have a Wisconsin cheese or dairy company and are hoping 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

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 you are 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).

October 20-23, 2025
Santiago, Chile

Journey to the Southern Hemisphere, where the global dairy industry will gather 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 meet, 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).

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).

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:

• Taiwan: September 28-October 3, 2025
• Mexico: November 2-6, 2025
• Cote d'Ivoire: December 8-11, 2025

Learn more and register at the USDA FAS website.

From April 7 to 11, DATCP staff and representatives from Hsu’s Ginseng, Amlat, Orange Cheese, Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, and Palermo’s Pizza exhibited at FHA Food and Beverage in Singapore, Asia’s leading international food and beverage event.

Learn more on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.

From April 8 to 10, DATCP staff along with representatives from Mariani Family, Ornua Ingredients North America, and Associated Milk Producers Incorporated (AMPI) exhibited within the USA pavilion at the Anuga Select Brazil food show located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 

Learn more on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.