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)
- Soybeans (Vietnam)
- Ketchup (Italy)
- Pork (New Zealand)
We will continue to include product requests in future newsletters, so be sure to check back.
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The next Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council (WAXC) webinar is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. CST. Topics include the following:
- DATCP Trade Mission to Southeast Asia Recap
- Export Highlights YTD Q1 2025
- Recent Trade Promotion Highlights and Upcoming Activities
WAXC helps guide the activities funded by the *Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE). Members include international trade experts from agricultural organizations, agribusinesses representing crop, dairy, and meat products, state legislators, DATCP, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). This meeting is open to the public; join via this ZoomGov link.
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Nominate a company now for the Governor’s Export Achievement Awards. These awards recognize outstanding companies that contribute to Wisconsin’s global competitiveness by achieving remarkable results in international markets. Award winners receive a distinctive plaque and additional publicity from WEDC, including a custom video telling the company’s export story.
Any Wisconsin company or organization successfully engaging in or assisting in the export of products or services produced in Wisconsin is eligible to apply. Nominate your own company/employer or another company or organization with which you're familiar by July 16. Learn more.
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DATCP welcomes Claire Esselman as the Food Export Midwest State Export Intern. In this role, Claire will provide program support for Food Export Midwest projects undertaken by the international staff at DATCP. Primary responsibilities include market research, communicating with Wisconsin companies, assisting with reports, and preparing for events and trade missions. Claire is attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing an agriculture economics degree with certificates in public policy and history.
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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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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).
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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).
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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).
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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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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:
Learn more and register at the USDA FAS website.
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July 13-15 – China Dairy Expo - Xiamen, China
- July 13-16 – USDA Agricultural Trade Mission - Dominican Republic
- August 11-13 – China Trade Mission - Shanghai and Hangzhou
- August 14-15 – Hong Kong Trade Mission
- October 4-8 – Anuga Food & Beverage Fair 2025 - Cologne, Germany
 From May 5 to 8, 2025, DATCP staff along with representatives from Croix Valley, Mariani Family, and Marathon Ginseng exhibited at the Wisconsin pavilion at the Tutto Food Show in Milan, Italy. Learn more on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.
 On May 9, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) was pleased to host a delegation of Indonesian government officials, led by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation in the dairy sector. This visit was a follow-up to Secretary Randy Romanski’s Trade Mission to Indonesia in March and supported continued efforts to build stronger ties between the U.S. and Indonesian dairy industries. With Indonesia working to expand its national school milk program and increase overall dairy consumption, the delegation visited Wisconsin to observe U.S. dairy production practices and regulatory standards firsthand.
Thank you to the Center for Dairy Research, the Dairy Cattle Center at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin dairy businesses and regulatory partners for welcoming the delegation and offering a meaningful look at the high standards and strengths of Wisconsin and American dairy industry.
For more information on the collaboration, check out the article "U.S. Dairy Furthers Partnership with Indonesia."
 DATCP staff recently participated in the USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Hong Kong, joining over 40 U.S. companies, USDA cooperator groups, and four state departments of agriculture to explore export opportunities and promote Wisconsin agriculture in Hong Kong. Learn more on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.
DATCP participated in Interzum Cologne 2025—the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design—held May 20 to 23 2025 in Cologne, Germany.
Learn more on the DATCP trade mission recap web page.
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 From May 17 to 20, 2025, DATCP staff along with representatives from Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), Driftless Provisions, La Crosse Distilling Co., Maple Valley Cooperative, and The Pink Bakery headed to Chicago, IL, to exhibit at the National Restaurant Association Show. Find more details and 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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