10:00AM CDT / 11:00AM EDT
Africa’s dynamic and diverse markets continue to offer growing opportunities for U.S. agricultural and food exporters. With a rapidly expanding population, rising urbanization, and an increasing demand for safe, high-quality food products, the continent is becoming a key destination for U.S. suppliers.
This webinar will provide an up-to-date overview of the African market. Topics include:
Whether you are currently exporting to Africa or exploring new opportunities, this session will equip you with the knowledge to better understand emerging demand, adapt to evolving market conditions, and identify areas of potential growth for your products.
Don’t have time to sit down and attend the live webinar? All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event, be sure to register so you can access the recording.
Important Registration Note: Individuals who register should receive an email with the link and information you need to participate one day prior to the webinar. If you don’t receive this information and/or have any questions, please contact us at webinars@foodexport.org.
Richard Zurba has over 20 years of experience assisting companies into the global markets. He is the Director of Zurcom International (Pty) Ltd, which is the contracted representative for the GSGP serving in Africa, as well as other state governments, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Zurcom’s experience includes supporting companies from around the world entering the Africa. Richard came to Africa in 1993, working in the D. R. Congo for World Vision Relief. He moved to South Africa in 1996, as an export manager for a South African firm, selling into 20 African countries. In January 1999, Richard opened the GSGP Africa Trade Office in Johannesburg representing several US state governments. The team assists in areas such as locating distributors/buyers for American products, trade missions and market research. Richard is the Co-Chair for the IBG Global partnership, servicing over 200 country markets. Since inception, Zurcom has worked with over 4,200 different company projects in relation to international trade. Staff in fourteen covering Africa and the Caribbean. Richard has a B.A. (Alberta, International Relations), an M.A. (London School of Economics, International History) and an M.B.A. (Western Ontario, International Business).
Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
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