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Big Chef, a southern Florida manufacturer specializing in contemporary and ethnic hors d'oeuvres, is making headlines. As a recipient of the 2007 International Trade Award for the City of Hollywood, Florida, the company has established trade with several markets abroad. Following their recent participation in the 2008 Americas Food and Beverage show in Miami, Big Chef was able to penetrate the Central American and Caribbean markets. After requesting matching funds from the Southern United States Trade Association's Market Access Program Branded for marketing, advertising, and promotional activities at the show, the company has developed relationships with a foreign distributor and two new buyers. "By the time we got back to the office after the Americas Food and Beverage show, we already had an order from the Caribbean waiting for us at the fax machine," stated Rosana Santos, CEO of Big Chef. The lead resulted in a $25,000 sales increase, with additional sales expected for the future.

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