Calendar of Events and Promotions

OCTOBER

11-13 Specialty Products Trade Show, Taipei, Taiwan
ISDA will be coordinating representation at the Importer & Exporter Association of Taipei’s (IEAT) Specialty Products show in Taipei October 11-13. IEAT is one of the most influential private trade organizations in Taiwan and represents businesses engaged in import-export trade throughout the market. Idaho suppliers of organic, natural, and specialty “niche” food products are encouraged to participate in the State of Idaho booth. The show will target an audience of importers and institutional users of specialty products. There is no cost to attend, but companies are highly encouraged to send product samples for sampling at the show. A partial subsidy of freight costs for samples will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, or to participate, contact Kim Polzin.

NOVEMBER

13 Export Excellence, Boise
Accelerate profitable export growth during a 12-week program that includes three full-day training sessions in Boise. Participating companies are assigned an export coach from ISDA and a BSU international intern to assist in the creation of a customized, peer-reviewed export growth business plan. Over the course of three once-a-month, full-day training and networking sessions, companies will develop working relationships with export experts from the shipping, logistics, law, government, and finance industries. Each company is assigned an intern to conduct thorough market research specific to the company’s products and markets of interest. Space is very limited and only a few companies are selected each session, so interested agricultural exporters are encouraged to contact Kim Polzin as soon as possible. For more information, see attached flyer.

12-15 Expo Agroalimentaria
The State of Idaho will have a booth at the Expo Agroalimentaria show in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico representing Idaho producers and products. The show attracts farmers primarily from Central and Southern Mexico and is one of the most important in the agricultural sector. Buyers and sellers from the entire agricultural productive chain participate, from raw commodities and fertilizer to technology and equipment. For more information, or to join Idaho’s booth, contact Amanda Gibson.

15-23 Idaho Governor’s Trade Mission to Russia
Governor Otter will lead an Idaho trade delegation to Russia with stops in Moscow (November 18-19) and St. Petersburg (November 21-22). Russia a large and growing market for a wide range of food and agriculture products including beef and dairy cattle, fruit, vegetables, beef and dairy products and many more. Russia recently became a member of the WTO which means improved market access and tariff reductions for many products. The Russian economy is ranked 11 th in the world and Russia leads the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) in per capita GDP. Idaho companies that are interested in participating in the first State of Idaho trade mission to Russia should contact Katlin Davis.

DECEMBER

 9-12 Taiwan Outbound Mission*
 Taiwan is a sophisticated market with expanding opportunities for Idaho agricultural producers. There is an increased demand for U.S. fresh and value added products by Taiwanese consumers. WUSATA will conduct a trade mission to multiple locations in Taiwan targeted for new-to-market companies and companies who wish to expand their sales in the market. Meetings with key importers and distributors from the retail and foodservice sectors will be customized for each participant. For more information, contact Kim Polzin.

FEBRUARY

9-20 Taiwan Trade Officer Manager Visit, Statewide
Eddie Yen, Idaho-Asia Trade Office Manager based in Taipei, Taiwan, will be in Idaho to meet with companies interested in expanding exports to the Taiwan and Southeast Asian markets. If your company is interested in meeting with Eddie, contact Kim Polzin.

TBD Idaho Agriculture Promotion , Chicago
Idaho agricultural producers and commodity commissions are invited to participate in an all-Idaho promotion in Chicago in January or February, 2014 (dates TBD). ISDA, in cooperation with several Idaho state and private agriculture partners, will conduct a foodservice promotion consisting of chef demonstrations, a product showcase, culinary competitions, receptions, and more targeting regional media, food and wine journalists, foodservice operators, and other contacts within the foodservice industry. For more information, contact Kim Polzin.

 

For more information:

Laura Johnson : 208-332-8533 or laura.johnson@agri.idaho.gov
 Leah Clark : 208-332-8684 or leah.clark@agri.idaho.gov
Kim Polzin : 208-332-8532 or kim.polzin@agri.idaho.gov
Katlin Davis : 208-332-8678 or katlin.davis@agri.idaho.gov
Skylar Jett: 208-332-8542 or skylar.jett@agri.idaho.gov
Amanda Gibson: 208-332-8538 or amanda.gibson@agri.idaho.gov

* WUSATA ( Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association) Sponsored Promotion