2024 Food Export Advisor Program

The Export Advisor Program is a year-long service providing custom assistance to help your company kick start or improve your strategy for export growth.

Our expert advisors provide a systematic approach to help grow your export business. Because our approach is customized to each business’ unique needs, participation is limited to 8 – 10 companies per region. 

This program can help you stay focused on your export goals without taking time away from your core business activities. All you need is a desire to succeed! To utilize the benefits of this program, it is highly recommended that your company meets the following minimum standards for participation:

• Established U.S. distribution
• Minimum $1.5 million in annual domestic sales
• At least 1 quarter-time employee dedicated to international sales
• At least 2 years in business
• Support and commitment from upper management to pursue international opportunities (e.g. supplying staff, budget, and other resources required to implement a 12-month export expansion program)

Registration Details

Following your online registration and completion of post-registration required tasks, you will participate in an assessment call to determine if the Export Advisor Program can meet your needs.

Export Advisor Program Will Help Your Company:

• Analyze your current business strategy and asses your specific needs
• Identify potential target markets and develop a custom export strategy
• Find resources that are right for your growth and help with details, logistics, product specifications, packaging, etc.
• Provide pre- and post-trade event assistance and support successful participation in Food Export activities

Fundamental Strategies to Support Your Business:

• Identify market opportunities and develop an export plan that supports your mission
• Find and take advantage of new leads and opportunities while prioritizing activities
• Navigate market-specific regulations and follow up properly with buyers

Registration Details