Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

Specialization and USP

Food Export’s key strengths include:

• Over 50 years of expertise in facilitating international trade for U.S. food and agriculture companies.
• Extensive global network: Partnerships with foreign buyers, USDA offices, and trade promotion agencies in over 50 countries.
• Robust financial support programs: Including the Branded Program, which reimburses eligible U.S. companies up to 50% of international marketing expenses.
• Customized market research services: Through the Market Builder program, offering tailored insights on specific product categories and target markets.
• Proven track record: Supporting thousands of U.S. companies in expanding their global footprint.

Financials and Impact

As a non-profit funded by the USDA’s Market Access Program:

• Food Export administered over $25 million in Market Access Program (MAP) funds in 2023.
• Supported 1,100+ U.S. companies in 2023, generating:
  • Over $800 million in projected export sales.
  • 1,200+ new distributor relationships established globally.
• Facilitated 50+ trade missions and 100+ educational events across multiple regions.

Shipment Data

While Food Export itself is not a commercial exporter, its members and program participants have demonstrated significant export success:

• Participating companies have reported cumulative export sales exceeding $6 billion over the past decade.
• In 2023 alone, companies participating in the Branded Program achieved an average of 17% sales growth in their target markets.
• Top product categories supported include: Dairy products, specialty food items, snacks, beverages, and frozen foods.

Target Market

Food Export supports:

• Small- to medium-sized U.S. food and agricultural companies seeking to expand internationally.
• Importers, distributors, and retailers across the globe looking for high-quality, innovative U.S. products.
• Trade professionals in targeted markets such as Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.

Capabilities

• Educational Programs: Including webinars, seminars, and export guides.
• Market Entry Services: Buyers Missions, Market Builder, Export Helpline.
• Branded Program Funding: Cost-share for marketing activities like advertising, packaging, trade shows, and more.
• Publications and Research: In-depth market analysis, trends, and insights via U.S. Foodlink, U.S. Feedlink, and Global Food Marketer.
• Event Organization: Participation in major trade shows like SIAL, ANUGA, Gulfood, and more.

Certifications and Compliance

As a USDA-supported organization, Food Export aligns with:

• USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) standards.
• Market Access Program (MAP) compliance for financial assistance.
• Ethical Trade Practices and adherence to U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Customer Testimonials

“The Branded Program has been instrumental in helping us promote our products internationally. The cost-share funding allowed us to expand into new markets we couldn’t have reached on our own.” – U.S. snack food manufacturer

“Food Export’s Buyers Missions and trade show support opened doors for our business in Asia and the Middle East. Their team’s expertise is invaluable.” – U.S. dairy exporter

Major Achievements

• Over $6 billion in cumulative export sales supported through program participants.
• Recognized by the USDA as one of the most effective Market Access Program administrators.
• Helped 1,100+ companies access global markets in 2023 alone.
• Conducted 50+ trade missions and 100+ educational events annually.
• Developed award-winning publications like U.S. Foodlink and Global Food Marketer.