Get New Marketing Dollars in the New Year with the Branded Program
2012 can be the year your business expands internationally with the help of more money for international marketing! Apply now for 2012 Branded funds, and look forward to up to 50% reimbursement for expenses like advertising, traveling and exhibiting at international trade shows, changes to labels and packaging, and more. Download a Pre-Qualification Worksheet from our website and submit your completed form to Deneen Wiltz (deneen@susta.org) as soon as possible, or contact our office with questions at 504-568-5986. Don't miss out on your chance to get cash back for your overseas promotions!
Explore India at AAHAR: March 12-14, 2012
Let SUSTA help you maximize your time in the market with an opportunity to exhibit at the AAHAR trade show and meet with key buyers. This is your chance to learn about the Indian market firsthand. For $450, participants receive pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, guided tours of major retail and food service outlets, a market briefing by USDA-FAS staff in New Delhi, and a meeting with our in-market consultants to discuss your export marketing strategy. Participants will also benefit from free shipment of up to 100 lbs of product to the show. Registration deadline is February 10, 2012. Contact Keith Long (keith.long@vdacs.virginia.gov) for more information or click here to register.
Register Now for the European Seafood Exposition: April 24-26
Join SUSTA's pavilion at the world's largest seafood show! In 2011 companies that exhibited with SUSTA reported sales exceeding $27 million. For $6,370, participants will receive: a furnished booth, ice and overnight cold storage. A chef will also prepare product samples in the pavilion for all participants. Register by February 1, 2012. Click here on the SUSTA site to register, or for more information, contact Paul Davis (paul.davis@freshfromflorida.com) or Steve Vilnit (svilnit@dnr.state.md.us).
Explore the Market Next Door at SIAL Canada: May 9-12, 2012
SIAL Canada is an excellent venue to introduce new products and companies to the United States' number-one export market. Southern U.S. companies exhibiting with SUSTA can choose from half of an in-line booth for $500, a full in-line booth for $1,000, or a corner booth for $1,100. Register before March 1, 2012. Interpreter services are included. To register click here or for more information contact Cindy Martel (cmartel@ag.state.wv.us) or Keith Long (keith.long@vdacs.virginia.gov).
New Market Research - Free for My SUSTA Members
Sign up on the SUSTA website to access recently compiled market reports for Canada, China, Europe and India. Our in-country consultants have provided critical information for their home markets, including trends in the market, products of interest, and tips for U.S. exporters on entering the market. Log in or register at www.susta.org/mysusta today!
