Virtual Consultations • Food Export Association of the Midwest USA https://www.foodexport.org/our-programs/market-entry/virtual-consultations/ We are Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast , non-profit organizations made up of agricultural promotion agencies from 13 Midwestern and 10 Northeastern states. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 06:05:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 2024 Virtual Consultations – Central America https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/m24vca/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:52:50 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3298 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Virtual Consultations offered in:

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Get to know our Central America In-Market Representatives

Tatiana Quiros
Countries Served: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama

Mrs. Quiros lives in Costa Rica and studied International Commerce at the University of Costa Rica. For the last 10 years she has been working as the Contracted Representative for Central America for the California Table Grape Commission, California
Pear Advisory Board, Washington Apple Commission and U.S. Potato Board. She also served as Marketing Assistant, for the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, in the U.S. Embassy in San José, C.R from 1993- 1996. Mrs. Quiros’ main
responsibilities for most of these contractors are visiting importers from Central America and increasing consumer awareness, brand awareness, sales through in-store promotions and other activities that are effective in this market. She also elaborates
on POS materials to be distributed among all these contacts as a way of supporting their imports.

Ana Debora Corado Conde
Countries Served: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

Ms. Corado is the Manager of the ASSIST consulting firm. ASSIST is dedicated to devising, developing and implementing strategic business solutions in logistics and the organization of projects. Ms. Corado has a wide experience in sales and service management.
Her educational background is in business from Universidad Francisco Marroquin, a highly respected business school in Guatemala, specializing in marketing, business management and customer service. Ms. Corado is also a certified English-Spanish translator
by the Ministry of Education in Guatemala. Ms. Corado is the Latin American Representative for the Global Cold Chain Alliance and its core partners World Food Logistics Organization- WFLO, IART, IRTA & IACSC, organizations dedicated to facilitating
the communication, networking and education for the perishable food industry around the world.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Prepared foods
  • Poultry meat and products (ex.: eggs)
  • Dairy products
  • Pork and pork products
  • Processed vegetables
  • Fresh fruit
  • Chocolate and cocoa products
  • Snack foods
  • Beef and beef products
  • Condiments and sauces
  • Wine and beer

There is also forecast of growth in microwavable foods as the consumers in these countries continue to purchase microwave ovens, as well as other ready-to-eat meals including soups, noodles, condiments and sauces.

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – Caribbean https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/g24vcr/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:51:33 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3297 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Get to know our Caribbean In-Market Representative, Fradbelin Escarraman

Our efforts in the Caribbean market are carried out by our local representative, Strategos Consulting Group of which Fradbelin Escarraman is the CEO. Strategos was chosen to be our in-market representative in 2020.  Strategos has been in business since 2007 and has worked with several MAP cooperators over the years.  They are based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and offer services in designing and implementing marketing plans, developing market research, strategic programs and promotional activities for cooperators, associations of agricultural producers and departments of agriculture from the United States.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Food preparations
  • Fats and oils
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Processed/prepared dairy products
  • Snack foods
  • Beer & wine
  • Condiments & sauces
  • Pasta and processed cereals

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – Taiwan https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/g24vct/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:59:58 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3310 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Get to know our Taiwan In-Market Representative, Steven Chu

Mr. Chu began his service as an Account Executive at a local advertising agency, Grant Advertising Co. At the agency, he worked with the Washington Apple Commission and Northwest Cherry Growers. Ever since the formation of SCA in 1986, his client list
had expanded from 6 U.S. agricultural cooperators to 15 commodity boards & private companies. Over the last 24 years, his focus has been to develop market potential and/or promote product sales in Taiwan. For the last several years, SCA has been
working with Food Export to promote processed food products and food ingredients from the Midwest & Northeast regions.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Processed foods
  • Ingredients and beverage bases
  • French fries
  • Bottled drinks
  • Cheese
  • Protein concentrate
  • Mixes of nuts and fruits
  • Dog and cat food
  • Chocolate
  • Baked snack foods
  • Baking inputs
  • Mixes and dough

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – Middle East https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/m24vcm/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:59:55 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3304 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Virtual Consultations offered in:

United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Get to know our Middle East In-Market Representative

Anna Kizirian

Food Export has worked with Anna Kizirian of Proactive Management Consultancy since 2005.  Progressive Management Consultancy coverage includes: U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Vegetable oils (ex. soybean)
  • Processed foods
  • Ingredients and beverage bases
  • Cheese
  • Table condiments
  • Baked snack foods
  • Butter
  • Chocolate
  • French fries
  • Ice cream
  • Baking inputs
  • Mixes and dough

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – South America https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/m24vcb/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:59:53 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3306 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Virtual Consultations offered in:

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Get to know our South America In-Market Representative

Jose Madeira

Jose Madeira, Managing Director, is a Brazilian and U.S. citizen and has more than 29 years of experience in the private and government sectors with demonstrated expertise in forging and strengthening economic and business ties between Brazil
and the US. Prior to creating BusinessBrazil, Jose Madeira was a Senior International Advisor with the Federation of Industries of the State of Minas Gerais (FIEMG) in Brazil and Trade Specialist at the Brazilian Government Commercial Office in NY.

Since 2001, Jose Madeira has been a professor of International Marketing, International Business Management, and Import/Export Operations at graduate level in Brazilian Universities. Jose Madeira received his MBA in International Banking and Finance from
Dowling College in New York, holds specialization in International Trade and Marketing from the World Trade Institute in NY and Montclair State University in NJ, and received his B.S. degree in Metallurgical engineering from Ouro Preto Federal University
in Brazil.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Food preparations
  • Processed/prepared dairy products
  • Fats and oils
  • Prepared/preserved meats
  • Processed vegetables and pulses
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Chocolate and confectionery
  • Snack foods
  • Dog and cat food

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – Europe https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/m24vcu/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:59:51 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3300 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Virtual Consultations offered in:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Get to know our European In-Market Representatives

Anne Dettmer
Countries Served: United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland

Anne Dettmer formed Artisanne’s, an independent marketing and communications company in 1997. Past employers have included Ogilvy PR (where
she set up and ran its Food Centre) PPR International and Lopex. She has extensive experience of working on behalf of US cooperators and State Regional Trade Groups and has been Food Export Assn of the Midwest USA’s and Food Export USA –
Northeast’s, UK and Republic of Ireland’s In Market Representative for over twelve years. Previous cooperator experience includes California Raisin Advisory Board, California Walnuts, US Organic/Natural Products Initiative, Midwest/Northeast
Wines, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, USA Rice Federation, National Sunflower Assn. and USA Pecans. Not limited to not for profit trade associations, Anne Dettmer has guided and advised numerous brands. Specific experience includes introducing
new brands to the UK market and undertaking market reports in order to advise on strategy. She has the ability to switch from retail to food service to manufacturing and ingredients. She is a member of The Guild of Food Writers and was on the judging
panel of its 2011 Best Cookery Book Award.

Maria Kraus
Countries Served: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Ms. Kraus is President of mk² gmbh in Bonn, Germany. She received a B.A. in Humanities in 1984 from the University of California at Irvine, after which she earned a MA in American Studies, Spanish and Economics from the University of
Bonn in 1989. After ten years in the international PR & communications industry, Ms. Kraus refocused her experience and founded her own agency mk² in 2000. Having been responsible for many European and American clients during her career,
she has become familiar with every aspect of traditional advertising & marketing as well as press work, organization of receptions, conferences & exhibitions and market research & trade representation. Ms. Kraus is fluent in English, French
and Spanish.

Get to know our European Seafood In-Market Representatives

Alexander Weaver
Countries Served: Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland

Alexander Wever is the principal of Alexander Wever Fisch Consulting, has nearly 20 years of international seafood industry experience.   AWF Consulting specializes in seafood marketing within the food and retail industry. Mr. Wever is knowledgeable
about seafood, food quality, sustainable product issues and trade. He has in-depth knowledge and contacts for seafood wholesale businesses, manufacturers and suppliers of seafood products.

Alexander’s prior experience includes: director of category management for seafood at Metro, the leading cash and carry wholesale chain in Europe; head of category management for seafood at Globus SB-Warenhaus, a German retail chain with self-service
department stores.

 

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Distilled spirits
  • Other processed foods
  • Ingredients and beverage bases
  • Wine
  • Cooked and prepared shellfish
  • Other edible fats and oils
  • Dried fruit; protein concentrate
  • Baking inputs
  • Mixes and dough
  • Canned vegetables
  • Pulses

Restricted/Unsuitable Products:

  • GMO products

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – South Korea https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/g24vck/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:59:47 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3307 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Get to know Ken Yang, Food Export’s Korean In-Market Representative

Mr. Yang has over 20 years experience in international trade, economic & business development, market research, and financial and investment advisory services both for private and public businesses. Ken has worked for American States for 18 years in Korea for the promotion of trade and foreign direct investment. He currently represents Food Export Associations, Northwest Cherry Growers and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in the Korean market. Mr. Yang is working closely with over 400 Korean food buyers and distributors to provide food marketing services. Those buyers and distributors are from consumer goods, food and agricultural products, dairy, HRI, bakery, hardwood, fishery, food processing and manufacturing, retail, hypermarkets, PR & media, etc. Mr. Yang received a MBA in International Business from Sogang Graduate School of Business Administration. He and his wife have a daughter, Soomin.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Food Preparations
  • Fats and Oils
  • Prepared/Preserved Seafood
  • Processed/Prepared Dairy Products
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Processed/Prepared Vegetables And Pulses
  • Prepared/Preserved Meats
  • Beer and Wine
  • Chocolate and Confectionery
  • Snack Foods

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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]]> 2024 Virtual Consultations – Japan https://www.foodexport.org/events/market-entry/virtual-consultations/g24vcj/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:59:37 +0000 https://www.foodexport.org/?post_type=events&p=3008 Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our […]

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Get to know our Japan In-Market Representative, Jeffrey McNeill

Mr. McNeill is President of Market Makers Inc., which has represented Food Export – Midwest and Food Export – Northeast in Japan since 2004. Jeff has lived in Japan for the past 25 years, originally serving as the Director of Marketing for Ore-Ida Foods
Japan, a division of Heinz Company, before starting Market Makers in 1987. Jeff has written several publications on the Japanese market for the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, including books on the Japanese Foodservice Market and the Japanese Food Processing
Market. In his free time he also serves as Board of Governor of the Tokyo American Club, Vice President of the Harvard Business School Club of Japan and as Board Director for Nishimachi International School in Japan. Jeff has a BA degree from Princeton
University and an MBA degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business. Market Makers also currently represents several other U.S. co-operators in Japan, including the Raisin Administrative Committee, The U.S. Dairy Export Council, and
the U.S. Dry Bean Council and does work of behalf of U.S. food companies in Japan.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • French fries
  • Cheese
  • Sausages
  • Processed foods
  • Beverages
  • Ingredients
  • Frozen prepared fish roes and livers
  • Surimi and minced fish
  • Dog and cat food
  • Baking inputs
  • Mixes and dough
  • Juices
  • Distilled spirits

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
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Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

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Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

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You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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Leverage the expertise of Food Export’s In-Market Representatives

Virtual Consultations are a 30 minute one-on-one video consultation with one of our In-Market Representatives. These sessions are meant to help you explore questions related to export plans and market expansion. During your session you will have the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions. Our in-market experts will do their best to answer your questions and deliver valuable feedback to help you achieve export success.

Suppliers can select up to four (4) questions to ask the In-Market Representative. Questions will be submitted in advance of the one-on-one video consultation and follow-up assistance may be permitted. From the date of registration, we will set a 10-business-day timeline for initiating the video consultation.

In-Market Representatives will use the information gathered during the registration to begin preliminary research to help answer the supplier’s questions. During the call, our In-Market Representatives will do their best to answer as many questions as they can while giving valuable, real-time feedback.

Benefits

  • Save time and money with on-demand consultations using video conference technology.
  • Receive real-time answers to your market-specific questions on all industry segments from our In-Market Representatives.
  • Maximize your investment with export resources early in the planning process.
  • Gain export confidence through access to expert knowledge and resources to maximize your in-market activities.

Get to know your China In-Market Representative, Robin Wang

Mr. Robin Wang, director of SMH, boasts more than 14 years of experience in importing, wholesaling and retail marketing and promotion of consumer goods in China. Specific food and agricultural product experience includes manufactured consumer oriented
foods, fresh and dried fruits, candy and beverage and fresh & frozen seafood. Mr. Wang enjoys strong relations with relevant government and administrative authorities in China and has developed a significant professional network throughout China.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Cooked and prepared shellfish
  • Whey protein
  • Concentrated milk
  • Other processed food
  • Ingredients and beverage bases
  • Prepared/preserved meats
  • Soybean oil
  • French fries
  • Lactose/syrup
  • Wine
  • Cheese
  • Baking inputs
  • Mixes and dough
  • Chocolate

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Learn More

Market Data

Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.

We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.
View Available Webinars
Branded Program

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

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