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Exporter Success Stories

Proven Paths to Export Success: Food Export Success Stories • Program Highlights • Real Successes • Delivering Global Impact

We have over 1,000 active suppliers participating in our programs who are finding success internationally by generating new export sales, establishing new distributorships, expanding their production facilities, and hiring additional employees. Read a few of Food Export’s recent supplier highlights.

 

Lillie’s Q Fires Up Global Growth with Food Export Support

Lillie’s Q Fires Up Global Growth with Food Export Support

“Food Export Midwest’s funding allows us to participate in events like Anuga, connecting with buyers from all over the world. Our international presence continues to increase as a result of these programs.”
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Plant-Based Leader, Elmhurst Milked Expands Global Growth

Plant-Based Leader, Elmhurst Milked Expands Global Growth

Discover the story of Elmhurst Milked and their journey from being New York City's last dairy company to the fastest-growing plant-based beverage company on the market!
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From Dorm Room Dream to Global Success: JonnyPops Grows Worldwide Sales

From Dorm Room Dream to Global Success: JonnyPops Grows Worldwide Sales

Participating in Food Export-Midwest's Branded Program since 2016 has helped this Minneapolis, Minnesota supplier gain new export markets.
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Vermont Maple Syrup Supplier Still Finding Value in Food Export Programs

Vermont Maple Syrup Supplier Still Finding Value in Food Export Programs

Discover how Bascom Maple Farms, Inc. used the Branded Program to expand brand awareness for their maple syrup brands.
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The Value of Food Export Programs Creates Impact

The Value of Food Export Programs Creates Impact

“This success has made a major impact. We’re adding production lines and increasing raw ingredient output. Participating in Food Export’s programs is a tremendous value for us."
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Connecticut Company Earns New Export Market

Connecticut Company Earns New Export Market

Dickinson Brands secured its first sale to Mexico with support from Food Export's Branded Program.
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Continued Sweet Export Growth for Michigan Supplier

Continued Sweet Export Growth for Michigan Supplier

Dive into the success story of Zolli Candy, America's fastest growing candy company!
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Export Growth for Maine Harvested Seaweed Supplier

Export Growth for Maine Harvested Seaweed Supplier

"The Branded Program is a great help for small businesses seeking to expand their international footprint. We would not have been able to do as much as we did without it."
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Michigan Pickle Supplier Expands Exports to New Zealand

Michigan Pickle Supplier Expands Exports to New Zealand

"With the funding available the activations we've been able to create have not only made great vehicles for the sales of McClure's, but it has also created a vital piece of the puzzle for the whole sales in New Zealand and has helped drive national supermarket ranging across our two national supermarket chains."
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