
Food Export, in partnership with the World Pet Association, will be conducting a Pet Food Buyers Mission at the 2026 SUPERZOO, the largest North America pet retail event. It’s where pet pros go to stock up, scale up and connect with peers and industry leaders in the most comprehensive marketplace brimming with what’s new, what works and what drives profits.
You’ll meet with pre-qualified buyers from around the world in pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings right here in the U.S., generate new sales leads, and build relationships with key industry players! It’s the perfect low-cost opportunity to meet qualified buyers from around the world in one place!
Register early as meeting slots are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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All suppliers who wish to participate in this Buyers Mission must have a show badge. For any questions, please reach out to your Liaison.
Day 1 (Aug. 11): Full Day of One-on-One Meetings
Schedule is subject to change.
This is your opportunity to develop and expand your business with international buyers who have expressed interest in a variety of U.S. products.
For information about health and safety at this event, please refer to our Health and Safety FAQ page.
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.
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.
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.
Participants in 2023 Buyers Missions Reported:

783
1st Time Export Sales

1,440
New Distributorships Established

5,164
New Foreign Buyer Introductions

$112 Million
Projected Sales

$164 Million
Actual Sales

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