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Food Export Readiness Seminar – Minnesota

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Event Date
July 22, 2026
Registration Deadline
Jul 22, 2026
Registration Price
$30

Evaluate Your Company’s Export Readiness

TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD

This educational seminar is designed for agricultural suppliers, food producers, and agribusiness professionals seeking to expand into international markets.

In this seminar, participants will:

  • Gain practical knowledge of export fundamentals, including market selection, regulatory compliance, distribution channels, and determining your HS code.
  • Get a comprehensive overview of global trade opportunities in the food and agriculture sector, with a focus on understanding buyer expectations.
  • Learn how to navigate export documentation and develop competitive pricing strategies.

In addition, sessions will also include the sessions on:

  • Supply chain optimization and how to get paid.
  • Testimonials from a Minnesota exporter.
  • Real-world insights on overcoming common export challenges, such as tariffs, cultural differences, and distribution barriers from industry experts.
  • Highlights on available government resources, export assistance programs, and financing options to support business growth abroad.

Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will leave with actionable strategies to build sustainable export operations and strengthen their global competitiveness.

This seminar is ideal for both new and experienced exporters looking to enhance their knowledge, reduce risk, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global marketplace.

Dennis Lynch, Export Education Coordinator

Dennis Lynch, M.I.B.A., is a veteran of international trade who has held a variety of positions in the public and private sectors. He has been directly involved in monitoring, troubleshooting and facilitating export transactions for more than 30 years.

He has counseled nearly 4,000 U.S. suppliers of food and agricultural products with customized one-on-one technical export experience.

Dennis has done the majority of the Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast seminars and webinars over the last few decades, as well as contributed hundreds of articles to the Global Food Marketer Newsletter and e-Bulletin. He was awarded a Master’s Degree in International Business by West Coast University in California and has won numerous awards for the instruction of international business to various Southern California Colleges at all levels.

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

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Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

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Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date
exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

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Export Success

Read about the success companies have attained utilizing Webinars and other Export Education Programs.

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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