"The Branded Program is such a wonderful program and we are so appreciative for how it has truly helped us expand our international presence and sales!"
  Samantha Kookogey, Director, Strategy & IT at Jonny Pops
We’re a non-profit organization ready to fuel your growth through exporting food and agricultural products.
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Who We Are

Creators of a Global Marketplace

We are Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast, non-profit organizations made up of agricultural promotion agencies from 13 Midwestern and 10 Northeastern states. We exist to provide the support U.S. companies need to enter international markets by offering export education, global connections, export strategies, and marketing financial assistance.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To empower small- and medium-sized businesses in our regions to sell their food and agricultural products internationally.

Vision

We envision a future where small- and medium-sized businesses in our regions thrive in the global marketplace. We lead this transformation by simplifying international success for businesses and enriching global exchange, while effectively realizing resources for the growth and prosperity of our member states and U.S. agriculture.

Values

  • Cultivating Global Relationships. We nurture lasting relationships across borders and boundaries and work collaboratively to help our stakeholders.
  • Rooted in Trust. We invest in and support our stakeholders then trust them to take ownership over their work. We are responsible stewards of our resources and work with integrity.
  • Producing Results. We are focused on the long-term success of the stakeholders in our regions; we’re driven to help them succeed through innovation and expertise.

How it works

We connect Midwest and Northeast food suppliers with global buyers to create opportunities that extend their distribution and boost international business growth.

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Our Programs

We help both novice suppliers and seasoned exporters unlock long term global growth with programs and services in education, market entry, and market promotion.

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Proven Results

In the last year alone, companies that participated in our programs and activities gained over $867M in combined export sales to countries around the globe.

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Get the Basics on Exporting

Food Export Organizational Overview with CEO Brendan Wilson

Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast offer a variety of programs and services to help grow exports of value-added food and agricultural products. Whether your company is just getting started or is already exporting to several countries, we have multiple programs and services to assist you.

Watch to learn how Food Export empowers companies to succeed on the global stage

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

1:55 MINUTES

Buyers Mission Overview – Buyers Missions allow you to meet domestically with pre-screened international buyers looking to import U.S. food and agricultural products.

2:10 MINUTES

Focused Trade Mission Overview – Focused Trade Missions can save valuable time and resources by maximizing contact with prospective distributors and sales representatives.

18 Videos

How To: A Branded Program Series – The Branded Program provides 50% cost reimbursement for a wide variety of international marketing activities. This series will guide you step-by-step through the different stages of the Branded Program.

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FEATURED BLOG

From the Branded Program: Hotel Folios

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A World of Opportunities

Check out our newest educational effort, The Food Export Podcast! Listen Here