2010 Branded Application Opens August 1!
The 2010 Market Access Program Branded application will be available on August 1, 2009. Eligible companies may request up to 50% reimbursement for promotional activities such as exhibiting at trade shows, in-store demonstrations, trade missions, and more. Click here for a list of eligibility requirements. Companies are encouraged to submit applications before October 1 for the best chance of receiving their funding request. To learn more about the Branded application process and view a sample 2009 application, visit www.susta.org/services/map_application.html. Planning more promotional activities for 2009? Branded funds are still available - submit an application soon! For questions regarding the Branded program or application process, contact our Branded staff at (504) 568-5986 or branded@susta.org.
Meet Japanese Buyers in Atlanta and New York: June 24-29, 2009
Japan is the world's largest market for imported food products, valued at roughly $10 billion and growing. Meet Japanese buyers of specialty food and beverage products in one-on-one meetings in Atlanta, GA or at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, NY. There is no participation fee for this event - don't miss this opportunity to showcase your products and meet buyers face-to-face! Register by June 12 on our Events page, or contact Barbara Charlet (barbara.charlet@oda.state.ok.us), Jennifer Koch (jennifer.koch@vdacs.virginia.gov) or Keith Long (keith.long@vdacs.virginia.gov) for details.
Explore Opportunities in Malaysia: August 11-14, 2009
Food and Hotel Malaysia attracted over 18,000 visitors from 53 countries in 2007, and is expected to attract some 20,000 trade visitors and professional buyers this year. SUSTA will exhibit at this important trade event for the first time and invites southern U.S. food and beverage suppliers to participate in our pavilion for the low price of $432! Companies not traveling to the show may ship product samples to be displayed for a $25 participation fee. SUSTA representatives will collect trade leads for these participants and will pass them on to companies following the show. For details, view the flier on the Events page of our website, or contact Corry de Wit (georgiausagcdewit@arcadis.be). Act now - registration closes June 12.
Showcase Products Down Under: September 7-10, 2009
The Australian food retailing sector is experiencing a growing interest in foreign food products. Southern U.S. suppliers are invited to exhibit in the SUSTA pavilion at Fine Food Australia, the country's premier show for the industry. For $600, participants will receive booth space with a lockable counter, signage and electricity, as well as free shipping for up to 100 lbs of product samples. Corner booths are also available for $850. Register for this event online, or contact Cindy Martel (cmartel@ag.state.wv.us) or Kyle Holmberg (kyle.holmberg@state.tn.us) for details.
Discover Export Potential in Russia: September 15-18, 2009
World Food Moscow is the largest food show in the Russian Federation and an excellent platform for southern U.S. suppliers to gain exposure in this lucrative market, which imported $1.8 billion in U.S. consumer-oriented products in 2008. For $1,095, companies will receive furnished booth space, dedicated interpreters, a listing in the show directory, and signage. Shared booth space is available for a reduced rate of $565 per company. Register by June 25 on the Events page of our website, or contact Corry de Wit (georgiausagcdewit@arcadis.be) or Theresa Brophy (brophyt@mda.state.md.us) for more information.
