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2024 Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission – Grand Rapids Stop

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
July 29—30, 2024
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Early Registration Deadline
May 22, 2024
Early Registration Price
$325

Food Export Buyers Missions are Unique, Curated Experiences that Maximize Your Time and Investment

Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast will be conducting the first Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Position yourself and your products in front of pre-qualified, experienced international buyers who continue to seek the latest food trends and products from the United States. Additionally, we are offering the chance to meet with export professionals who can provide information about exporting and particular markets.

Registration includes a networking opportunity.

Register early as meeting slots are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Health and Safety Information

For information about health and safety at this event, please refer to our Health and Safety FAQ page.

Inside Look at a Food Export Buyers Mission

Buyer Profiles

  • Aruba
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • China
  • Guatemala
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Panama
  • Spain
  • Taiwan
  • Vietnam

Download Buyer Profiles

Products of Interest

Upcoming.

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.

Learn More

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.

View Available Webinars

Success Stories

Every year, hundreds of U.S. suppliers
participate in Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast Buyers Missions to generate new export sales and establish new distributorships.

Read about their latest successes

Export Success

Participants in 2019 Buyers Missions Reported:

487

1st Time Export Sales

2,670

New Distributorships Established

5,265

New Foreign Buyer Introductions

$164 Million

Projected Sales

$162 Million

Actual Sales

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!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

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