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2022 Midwest Buyers Mission: Chicago, IL

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Event Date
Jul 28, 2022
Location
Chicago, IL
Registration Deadline
Jun 15, 2022
Registration Price
$400.00
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Food Export Buyers Missions are Unique, Curated Experiences that Maximize Your Time and Investment

Food Export-Midwest will be conducting our annual Midwest Buyers Mission in 2022. 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.

Choose from three dates and locations:

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

Meet buyers from the following countries

  • CANADA (2)
  • COSTA RICA
  • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
  • EL SALVADOR
  • JAMAICA
  • MEXICO (2)
  • PERU
  • SAUDI ARABIA
  • SINGAPORE
  • SOUTH KOREA
  • SPAIN
  • THAILAND
  • TURKEY
  • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
  • VIETNAM

Download Buyer Profiles

Products of Interest

This is your opportunity to develop and expand your business with international buyers who have expressed interest in a variety of U.S. products.

  • Retail and food service products
  • Private label
  • Fresh/organic/healthy
  • Sweet & savory snacks
  • Frozen/chilled products
  • Specialty/gourmet


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:

Market Access Program (MAP) Funding
487
1st Time Export Sales
New Distributorships Established
2,670
New Distributorships Established
New Foreign Buyer Contacts
5,265
New Foreign Buyer Introductions
Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) Fund
$164 Million
Projected Sales
Over $100k in New Export 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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