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Focused Trade Mission to Mexico for Cheese, Meat & Beverage

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Event Date
March 2—6, 2026
Location
Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Registration Deadline
Jan 22, 2026
Registration Price
$625

Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Mexico

Mexico offers significant market opportunities for exporters of U.S. agricultural and food products due to key factors such as:

  • Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America and the fourth largest in the Americas, with a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of over US$1.5 trillion.
  • U.S. and Mexican economies are highly integrated.
  • Mexican companies are familiar with U.S. business practices, brands, and products; and can easily access U.S. products.
  • U.S. exports as perceived as safe and of high quality.
  • Mexico has robust retail and foodservice industries.

Focused Trade Missions are a unique opportunity to learn about your product’s export potential by traveling to international markets and meeting with key interested importers. There’s no better way to understand the local food industry landscape, assess the competition, and learn about the potential promotion of your products.

The itinerary for this mission includes attendance to ExpHotel, a leading event in the hospitality industry.

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Learn about the Focused Trade Mission to Mexico and Puerto Vallarta!
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Products of Interest

This mission is focused on the following type of products:

  • Cheese
  • Cured Meats
  • Fruit Spreads & Preserves
  • Beverages (including Alcoholic Beverages)

Mission Itinerary 

Sunday, March 1, 2026: Arrive in Mexico City

Monday, March 2, 2026: FAS & IMR Market Briefing & Retail/Market Tour

Tuesday, March 3, 2026: One-On-One Meetings with Qualified Buyers & Evening Table Top Reception

Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Travel to Puerto Vallarta, Arrival to ExpHotel & Retail/Market Tour

Thursday, March 5, 2026: Trade Show Day, One-On-One Meetings with Qualified Buyers, Evening Table Top Reception

Friday, March 6, 2026: Departure

Travel Information

Please consider resources such a www.travel.state.gov when determining if this event is appropriate for you or your company.

Focused Trade Mission Services Provided

  • One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
  • Pre-event custom product research including market overview, importation and distribution analysis
  • Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
  • Retail store tour
  • Table top showcase
  • Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing your company profile, contact details and product lines
  • On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
  • Identifying top leads
  • Interpreter for Meetings
  • Translation of up to two pages of marketing material into the local language

Preparation Assistance

Mexico Country Profile

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

Access in-depth country-specific data and industry research

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 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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BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for 50% reimbursement on:

  • Promotions and product demonstrations
  • Advertising
  • Select international travel costs
  • Marketing and point-of-sale materials
  • Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
  • And much more!
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