MARKETING SERVICES

Trade Exhibitions

The Office of International Marketing works closely with Virginia exporters at trade shows around the world to promote their products. The following is a list of upcoming exhibitions where Virginia producers may showcase their products, as well as recent exhibitions attended by VDACS representatives.

Food Arabia 2008
International Food, Drink and Hospitality Exhibition
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
May 18 - 22, 2008

Deadline for registration and shipping product is April 18, 2008.

Showcase your products with SUSTA at Food Arabia 2008.  There is no participation fee and free shipping of up to 25 pounds of product samples to the show.  Featured products include processed fruits and vegetables, cheese, nuts, jams and jellies, honey, bakery products, non-alcoholic beer, beverage ingredients, milk products, red meats, fresh apples and pears, chips, condiments, dietetic foods, fruit and vegetable juices, and snack foods.

Contact keith.long@vdacs.virginia.gov for details.

Food Taipei 2008
June 18-21, 2008
Taipei, Taiwan

China Trade Mission 2008
July 9-17, 2008
Shanghai, Chengdu, & Guangzhou, China

SUSTA will organize a mission for six U.S. exporters to travel to Shanghai, Chengdu, and Guangzhou for one-on-one meetings, a showcase event, and retail tours in each city. SUSTA will pay for ground transportation and airfare between cities in China, as well as shipping of product samples.

Food and Hotel China trade show 2008
December 4-6, 2008
Shanghai New International Expo Center

U.S. Agency for International Development
SUSTA (Southern United States Trade Association)
AHEC (American Hardwood Export Council)
FAS (Foreign Agricultural Service)