Buyers Missions

Meet domestically with pre-screened international buyers looking to import U.S. food and agricultural products

Connect with Vetted International Buyers to Accelerate Your Export Sales

With 20+ organized events annually, Buyers Missions are Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast’s most popular in-person events because they are a low-cost way to explore exporting your products to new markets without leaving the U.S..

Our Buyers Missions bring together pre-screened, qualified international buyers interested in U.S. products for one-on-one meetings with Midwest and Northeast suppliers so you can:

  • Meet the right people – buyers who are vetted by our In-Market Representatives
  • Learn about your product’s export potential in new markets
  • Build key relationships face-to-face and generate sales leads

Most Buyers Missions take place at trade shows in the U.S. that you may already be attending. New exporters are encouraged to watch Module 11 of “Export Essentials Online,” Prepare for Meetings with Buyers to understand best practices for maximizing participation in their first Buyers Mission.

Inside a Food Export Buyers Mission
  • Inbound Shellfish Mission 2023
    Buyers Mission
    May 14–May 17, 2023
    Inbound Shellfish Mission 2023
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  • Foodservice Buyers Mission at National Restaurant Association Show
    Buyers Mission
    May 19–May 21, 2023
    Foodservice Buyers Mission at National Restaurant Association Show
    Chicago, IL
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  • Beer, Wine and Spirits Buyers Mission at National Restaurant Association Show
    Buyers Mission
    May 21, 2023
    Beer, Wine and Spirits Buyers Mission at National Restaurant Association Show
    Chicago, IL
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  • Sweets and Snacks Buyers Mission at the Sweets and Snacks Expo
    Buyers Mission
    May 22–May 24, 2023
    Sweets and Snacks Buyers Mission at the Sweets and Snacks Expo
    Chicago, IL
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  • Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Buyers Mission at IDDBA
    Buyers Mission
    Jun 04–Jun 05, 2023
    Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Buyers Mission at IDDBA
    Anaheim California
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  • Value‐Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at the Pork Expo
    Buyers Mission
    Jun 07–Jun 08, 2023
    Value‐Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at the Pork Expo
    Des Moines, IA
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  • 2023 Caribbean And Latin American Buyers Mission
    Buyers Mission
    Jun 13–Jun 15, 2023
    2023 Caribbean And Latin American Buyers Mission
    Miami, FL
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  • Specialty Food Buyers Mission at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show
    Buyers Mission
    Jun 23–Jun 24, 2023
    Specialty Food Buyers Mission at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show
    New York, NY
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  • Food Ingredients Buyers Mission at IFT First Annual Event and Expo
    Buyers Mission
    Jul 16–Jul 17, 2023
    Food Ingredients Buyers Mission at IFT First Annual Event and Expo
    Chicago, IL
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