This woman-owned company was referred to Food Export-Midwest by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in 2021 for assistance in expanding its products internationally. BNutty started participating in Food Export’s Branded Program to defer costs associated with marketing their products internationally. The program helped the small company double its marketing budget with 50% reimbursement on expenses incurred with social media advertising in foreign markets, attending international trade shows, shipping product samples to potential buyers, and producing promotional marketing materials.   

In 2022, BNutty Gourmet Peanut Butter participated in Food Export-Midwest’s Branded Program, intending to expand its product market share in Saudi Arabia, Japan, France, Germany, Singapore, and the Philippines. This past February, the Portage, Indiana supplier reported that with participation in the Market Access Program (MAP) funded Branded Program, they completed impactful sales to Saudi Arabia last year and project to complete double that over the next twelve months. Most notably, this sale marks a first-time export sale to the market for BNutty.  

BNutty Co-Founder Carol Podolak shared, “Food Export has been a critical partner for BNutty – they make it possible for us to succeed overseas and grow our business back home. Their ability to provide technical expertise, sales opportunities, and marketing dollars on a cost-effective basis helps a company of our size stay competitive in challenging markets abroad. Groups like Food Export are important public investments allowing our businesses to exceed our goals.” 

BNutty is a gourmet peanut butter company, minority/woman-owned and operated. The company was founded by two self-professed soccer moms in Northwest Indiana who wanted to raise funds for youth soccer programs. Since 2014, they have added 74 jobs, expanded from a home kitchen to a 48,000-square-foot facility, and are happy to share that Food Export has helped them grow into 13 countries. They utilize Food Export’s educational services, matchmaking platforms, and leverage the marketing dollars in our cost-share program. BNutty Gourmet Peanut Butter has been part of the Branded Program for two years and has already applied for 2023 funding. 

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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Turnkey Booth Space + Food Show PLUS! Pricing

Do you want to have an easy international tradeshow experience and get more qualified buyers, distributors and leads at tradeshows? Get both with a turnkey booth space bundled with our tradeshow enhancement service Food Show PLUS!

9sqm Booth

– Early Bird: $3,050

– Standard: $3,400

4.5sqm Half Booth

– Early Bird $1,750

– Standard: $2,000

Booths Include

• Optimal location in the venue
• Maximum exposure to the media
• Shared wash basin for complementary food & drink tasting
• Entry in “Product Search”, the official product search site of the show
• One entry in Pavilion directory and website especially created for the USA Pavilion
• Storage space
• Exhibitor lounge
• Support on logistical issues
• 3 Exhibitor badges / Invitation tickets for visitors

9sqm booth includes:

• Three back wall panels and two side wall panels
• Fascia(blue) with company name(white)
• Punch carpet(red)3m x 3m (9sqm)
• Lighting (3 spotlights)  One electrical socket (up to 100V, 500W)
• Primary Electrical Work – 1kW/booth
• Electrical Consumption Fee – 1kW/booth
• Daily booth cleaning(3 days)
• Waste disposal
• Setting-up & Dismantling Work
• Furniture including; 1 table, 2 chairs, 1 lockable demonstration counter
• 1 folding chair, 2 wall shelves, 1 wastebasket

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
• On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
• 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*. 

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

Additional Services Available

($75 per selection, no cap on number of services)

• Dedicated interpreter/assistant at your booth during show hours.
• A store check report with brand names, packages, sizes, pricing for products similar to yours.
• Professional translation of marketing material into local language (up to two pages).

*Please note: Food Show PLUS! services are available exclusively for suppliers who are exhibiting at the show in the USA pavilion.

 

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

• Processed Vegetables & Pulses
• Prepared/Preserved Seafood
• Food Preparations & Ingredients
• Processed/Prepared Dairy Products
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Prepared/Preserved Meats
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Canned, Dried & Frozen Fruit

Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

• Exhibition fees and set-up charges
• Equipment and furnishings rental
• Design, creations, and construction costs for a temporary booth
• Select travel expenses
• Advertising
• And much more!

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Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

• Promotions and product demonstrations
• Advertising
• Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
• Marketing and point-of-sale materials
• And much more!

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J & J Corp dba Soyko International, Circle Seeds is a producer of Identity-Preserved, non-GMO, organic, and conventional grains in the food ingredients market, particularly tofu. Their products are highly sought after in countries such as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. The Gary, Minnesota supplier has established strong customer relationships in these markets and continues to build new ones thanks to the continued support of the Branded Program.

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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Through show attendance and participation in Food Export’s Market Access Program (MAP) funded Branded Program, North Bay gained 8 new foreign buyer contacts, developed 2 new agent relationships, and earn over $112,500 in sales to Hong Kong while also projecting to complete $7M more in sales to Hong Kong and Japan over the next twelve months.

North Bay Produce has participated in the Food Export Branded Program since 2012 and has made strong gains establishing their fruit in East Asia using the Branded Program. A grower-owned fresh produce marketing and distribution company established in 1991 offers a dozen species of fresh produce and is committed to delivering consistently high-quality produce to their customers across the world. For more information visit their website at: http://northbayproduce.com/

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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