Resources Overview

The new and improved Branded Resources page consolidates key documents, important links, video tutorials, blogs, and more, acting as your “one-stop shop” for all things related to the Branded Program. We’ve designed this page to provide our suppliers with easily accessible tools to help them better understand the Branded Program and its processes.

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Important Dates for the 2025 Branded Program Year

Reminders for 2024 Branded Program Year

How-To: A Branded Program Series – Access the Full Playlist Here

Branded Program Featured Supplier – Cooper Street Snacks

Branded Claim Booklet

The Branded Claim Booklet outlines all the claims eligible for reimbursement.

Search the tabs and learn the details for the different types of claims.

2025 Branded Program Year Opens August 1

The 2025 Branded Program open on August 1st with a new application fee structure.

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From the Branded Program: Digital Marketing Strategies to Consider

Read about selected digital marketing strategies that you can incorporate in promotional campaigns.

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Moving On from the U.S. Market

In this month’s instalment learn about some of the benefits of exporting.

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Branded Program Success Stories

  • Twenty-Year Participant Still Values Food Export Programs

    Since its inception in 1996, Vesta Ingredients has focused on their endeavor to ensure the availability of world class, high-quality nutraceutical supplements at affordable prices, across the globe.

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  • A Love for Lobster

    A Love for Lobster

    This Massachusetts-based seafood supplier used the Branded Program to help fund their booth costs at Seafood Expo North America, where they made $10M in sales.

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  • Branded Program Continues to Help Minnesota Supplier Expand Export Sales and Brand Awareness

    Branded Program Continues to Help Minnesota Supplier Expand Export Sales and Brand Awareness

    Participating in Food Export-Midwest’s Branded Program since 2016 has helped this Minneapolis, Minnesota supplier gain new export markets.

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