Exporter Success Stories

Read about the successes from the utilization of Food Export programs and services.

We have over 1,0000 active suppliers participating in our programs who are finding success internationally by generating new export sales, establishing new distributorships, expanding their production facilities, and hiring additional employees. Read a few of our most recent supplier highlights.

 

Michigan Produce Grows Exports to Hong Kong & Japan

North Bay Produce from Traverse City, Michigan used Food Export-Midwest's Branded Program funding to increase exports of their blueberries and apples to Hong Kong and Japan by taking advantage of the 50% cost reimbursement through the Market Access Program (MAP) funded program.

Export Sale to China for Chicago Company

Food Export-Midwest's Sweets and Snacks Buyers Mission brings together U.S. Snack Suppliers and international buyers for one-on-one meetings during the biggest national candy trade show each year.

Export Advisor Program Grows Exports for New York Supplier

In 2020, Katz Gluten Free of Mountainville, New York participated in Food Export-Northeast's Export Advisor Program to prepare for international exporting.

Virtual Trade Show Leads to New Export Business for New York Company

In August 2020, Northeast and Midwest companies had an opportunity to participate in Food Export-Northeast's Virtual Connect, a two-day virtual trade show.

Chicago-Based BBQ Supplier Finds International Success

In 2019 Lillie's Q Sauces and Rubs LLC, from Chicago, Illinois participated in the Food Export-Midwest Branded Program as well as a variety of other programs and services.

Indiana’s Albanese Confectionery Group Finds Export Sales at Food Export Buyers Mission

In January of 2019, Albanese Confectionery Group, from Merrillville, Indiana attended the Food Export-Midwest's Specialty Food Buyers Mission at the Winter Fancy Food Show where they met with buyers from Costa Rica, Mexico, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.

Increasing Exports with Food Export-Northeast’s Branded Program

Good To-Go, located in Kittery, Maine manufactures dehydrated meals for people who are in search of a quick and healthy meal on-the-go.

Pet Products Producer Strengthens Connections in Europe

Lafeber Company, from Cornell, Illinois, attended three international trade shows in Italy, Germany, and France with the help of Branded Program funding to increase their brand awareness in Europe.

Wisconsin Supplier Expands Export Markets

The Stone Group from Green Bay, Wisconsin, has participated in Food Export-Midwest programs since 2008. They have participated in Buyers Missions, Focused Trade Missions, Food Show PLUS!™ events, webinars, and the Market Access Program (MAP) funded Branded Program.