Show Your Products to the World… …With The Branded Program! Offset Costs of International Tradeshows
The Branded Program supports the promotion of branded and private label food and agricultural products overseas. In fact, you may be reimbursed 50� of expenses like exhibiting fees, limited international travel, set�up, rentals, and freight!
What Else is Reimbursable?
Many international marketing activities are eligible including: • Exhibiting fees at approved domestic tradeshows �for first time exhibitors only� • Advertising and public relations • Product demos and in�store/food service promotions • Product literature, point�of�sale materials, and freight for samples • Package and label modification �if necessary to meet foreign importing requirements�
Who is Eligible?
For More Information
If you’re interested in the Branded Program, please contact the appropriate group based on your geographic location. Food Export USA - Northeast: Philadelphia, PA Ph: 215.829.9111, Fax: 215.829.9777, www.foodexportusa.org Food Export Association of the Midwest USA: Chicago, IL • Ph: 312.334.9200, Fax: 312.334.9230, www.foodexport.org The Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA): New Orleans, LA • Ph: 504.568.5986, Fax: 504.568.6010, www.susta.org The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA): Vancouver, WA • Ph: 360.693.3373, Fax: 360.693.3464, www.wusata.org FOOD EXPORT ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
To be eligible, you or your domestic export agent must be a small company �according to SBA guidelines� or an agricultural producer cooperative, be incorporated in the U.S., and have products that are at least 50� U.S. agricultural content by weight �exclusive of added water and packaging� with rights to the brand name.
Who Can Tell Me More?
Four State Regional Trade Groups �SRTGs� administer the Branded Program. They are private, non�profit associations that offer resources and services to help U.S. companies promote their food and agricul� tural products in foreign markets.
The SRTGs prohibit discrimination in employment and services. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program infor� mation or to request a full non�discrimination policy, please contact us.