Food Show PLUS!™ • Food Export Association of the Midwest USA

Food Show PLUS!™ and Focused Trade Mission Participation Leads to Increased Export Sales

Laura Buske — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:20:57 +0000

May 17-19, 2022, Herr Foods, from Nottingham, Pennsylvania, participated in Food Export-Northeast’s Food Show PLUS! at Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria during the show in Guadalajara, Mexico. Having exhibited at ANTAD for twelve editions, Herr Foods launched their new product, Cheese Curls, at the show and achieved $300,000 in sales.

As a result of participation in Food Export’s Food Show PLUS! services during ANTAD, Herr Foods met with 30 foreign contacts from Latin America. In addition, Herr Foods’ Cheese Curl barrels can now be found at any City Club store throughout Mexico. The company also projects $200,000 more in sales over the next twelve months. For ANTAD 2023, Herr’s will be exhibiting with a new appointed distributor.

Mariel Orozco, International Sales Manager with Herr Foods, shared that persistence and patience have paid off. Mariel added, “We are now looking forward to our investment return. Importers also want to see that their company/product of interest is committed to the market.”

Food Export’s Food Show PLUS! Service helps U.S. suppliers while attending international trade shows get the most out of their attendance. Services range from pre-show invitations sent to buyers, show floor buyer introductions, marketing briefing seminars, arrangement of interpreters to assist companies on the show floor, retail tours in the international market, and on-site assistance from Food Export’s In-Market Representatives.

On August 8, 2022, Herr Foods participated in another Food Export activity and attended Food Export-Northeast’s Focused Trade Mission to Chile. This event was one of many missions that Herr Foods has attended since they started participating in Food Export programs in 2001 and their third trade mission to Chile since 2016.

During the trade mission, the company met with multiple buyers through pre-arranged meetings and had the opportunity to showcase its line of snack products. Three months after the mission, Herr Foods completed a sale of chips worth $26,000 to Chile. The Pennsylvanian supplier also projects to achieve $100,000 more in sales over the next twelve months.

Mariel Orozco said, “The transaction was fairly easy, as always Food Export’s help is greatly appreciated.” As a result, Herr Foods hopes to grow its audience in Chile and create a diverse profile of products for this audience.

Family-owned and operated since 1946, Herr Foods is a producer of snack foods in the retail sector, exporting to over 40 countries. Herr Foods began as a local Pennsylvania potato chip manufacturer, and they now also produce other snack products such as pretzels, kettle chips, corn chips, popcorn, and cheese curls for worldwide distribution.

Food Export uses funding from the Market Access Program (MAP) to help America’s small businesses increase their exports of food and agricultural products. As these exports increase, these small businesses are creating jobs and improving the strength and stability of our agricultural economy. Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are non-profit organizations that work in collaboration with their member state departments of agriculture and the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. They offer a wide range of programs and services that help boost America’s agricultural exports.

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Food Show PLUS! at ESPACIO Food and Service 2024

Lourdes Figueroa — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:38:54 +0000

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

ESPACIO Food & Service 2024 is Chile’s major food trade show. It receives the visit of key industry representatives from the hotel, restaurant, and institutional sectors as well as supermarkets, fast food chains and also importers/distributors for retail and food service. More than 20 thousand visitors attend it annually.

This year Food Export will be exhibiting at the USA Pavilion that will celebrate 200 years of relationship between Chile and the USA.

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
Welcome Package: Including market briefing
Local retail tour, if applicable
Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

*Disclaimer: Leads must be submitted within one month after the trade show. Full disclaimer can be found here: Lead Qualification.

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Food Show PLUS! at ESPACIO Food & Service

Lourdes Figueroa — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:27:58 +0000

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

ESPACIO Food & Service 2023 is Chile’s major food trade show. It receives the visit of key industry representatives from the hotel, restaurant, and institutional sectors as well as supermarkets, fast food chains and also importers/distributors for retail and food service. More than 20 thousand visitors attend it annually.

This year Food Export will be exhibiting at the USA Pavilion that will celebrate 200 years of relationship between Chile and the USA.

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
Welcome Package: Including market briefing
Local retail tour, if applicable
Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

*Disclaimer: Leads must be submitted within one month after the trade show. Full disclaimer can be found here: Lead Qualification.

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Food Show PLUS! at Alimentec 2024

Lourdes Figueroa — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:24:54 +0000

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
Welcome Package: Including market briefing
Local retail tour, if applicable
Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

Products of Interest

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Food Show PLUS! at Seoul International Café Show

Lourdes Figueroa — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:11:55 +0000

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The Seoul International Café Show is considered to be Asia’s #1 Coffee Event!

USDA’s Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Seoul reports that the U.S. is the leading exporter of agricultural products to Korea with a 24% market share. Consumer-oriented American products continue to lead the expansion of the export market in Korea, which reflect Korean consumers’ increased demand for better value, quality, and diversity. The Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement, (KORUS) implemented in 2012, coupled with the on-going evolvement of the Korean food market, should generate greater export opportunities for American products in Korea in the coming years.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to South Korea, By the Numbers

U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$4.7 billion (2019)
U.S. Processed Foods – US$2.9 billion (2019)

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
Welcome Package: Including market briefing
Local retail tour, if applicable
Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

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Seafood Trade Show at 2024 Seafood Expo Global

Lourdes Figueroa — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:18:27 +0000

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

The annual Seafood Expo Global is the largest trade show within the seafood industry, attracting visitors from more than 150 countries. The event hosts decision-makers and purchasers who dominate the seafood industry in Europe as well as around the world making it a most cost-effective way to make contact with existing customers, launch new products, meet new buyers, evaluate trends and discover what’s new in the seafood industry.

Food Export USA – Northeast will continue to organize a pavilion for suppliers of Northeast U.S. seafood products at the Seafood Expo Global in 2024.

Please review the Pavilion Announcement below for full details:
2024 Seafood Expo Global – Pavilion Announcement

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Food Show PLUS! at SIAL Paris

Tia Regec — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:23:10 +0000

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Discover the latest trends and innovations at SIAL Paris, the inspiration for the entire global food community. This trade show provides the perfect platform for US exporters to meet with key international buyers.

France continues to offer excellent export opportunities for U.S. companies. More than 75% of the population lives in urban areas where there is a strong demand for international cuisine, American food products are appealing, and the US-EU organics equivalency agreement has been in place since 2012 and has increased the market for U.S. organics.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to France, by the numbers

U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$312.2 million (2021)
U.S. Processed Foods – US$273.6 million (2021)

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
Welcome Package: Including market briefing
Local retail tour, if applicable
Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

Food Preparations & Ingredients
Snack Foods
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Chocolate & Confectionery
Dog & Cat Food
Pasta & Processed Cereals
Prepared/Preserved Meats
Condiments & Sauces, Jams & Jellies

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Food Show PLUS! at China Fisheries Show

Tia Regec — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:22:40 +0000

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo is the premier industry tradeshow for mainland China and represents the best opportunity for your company to grow its seafood sales in the market.

China is the world’s largest producer, consumer, importer, and exporter of fishery products. According to a report by Rabobank, completed in 2017, China already consumes 37% of global production of seafood and aquatic products, which in volume terms is almost seven times higher than consumption in the whole of North America.

There has been a remarkable increase in Chinese seafood consumption over the past decade – up 50% to 62 million metric tons, contributing to 65% of global seafood consumption growth over the period. China will continue to make a significant impact on the worldwide seafood industry over the next decade with seafood consumption predicted to rise from the current 44 kg per capita to 50 kg.

China’s growing population of young, sophisticated and affluent consumers (located primarily in the major cities) seek to purchase imported seafood products, in part for their status but also because imported seafood is believed to be of higher quality and coming from a cleaner environment.

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Food Show PLUS! at FIGAP 2024

Lourdes Figueroa — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:16:37 +0000

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FIGAP 2024 presents the latest solutions, trends and technologies for breeding and processing.

The food processing industry in Mexico is the world’s 11th largest and the 3rd largest in the Americas after the U.S. and Brazil. The food industry in Mexico is one of the most dynamic, with an average annual growth of 4.3%.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Mexico, By the Numbers

U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$8.2 billion (2020)
U.S. Processed Foods – US$5.7 billion (2020)

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
Welcome Package: Including market briefing
Local retail tour, if applicable
Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

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Food Show PLUS!™ • Food Export Association of the Midwest USA

Food Show PLUS!™ and Focused Trade Mission Participation Leads to Increased Export Sales

Food Show PLUS! at ESPACIO Food and Service 2024

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Additional Services Available

Products of Interest

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

Food Show PLUS! at ESPACIO Food & Service

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Additional Services Available

Products of Interest

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

Food Show PLUS! at Alimentec 2024

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Products of Interest

Additional Services Available

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

Food Show PLUS! at Seoul International Café Show

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Turnkey Booth Space + Food Show PLUS! Pricing

Booth Space Includes

Products of Interest

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Additional Services Available

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

Seafood Trade Show at 2024 Seafood Expo Global

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Services Provided

Products of Interest

Preparation Assistance

Branded Program

Double your International Marketing Dollars

Food Show PLUS! at SIAL Paris

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Additional Services Available

Products of Interest

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

Food Show PLUS! at China Fisheries Show

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Additional Services Available

Products of Interest

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double your International Marketing Dollars

Food Show PLUS! at FIGAP 2024

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Turnkey Booth Space + Food Show PLUS! Pricing

Booth Space Includes

Products of Interest

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

Additional Services Available

Preparation Assistance

Export Success

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget