International Marketing Program

 

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Upcoming SUSTA Activities

Please click on the name of the activity to access the informational flyer. To register for an activity please go to www.susta.org/events.

The Kentucky Proud Logo and the activity name in red signify that Kentucky is co-managing the activity.

To participate in any SUSTA activity, companies are required to fill out a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire once a year.  For a copy of the questionnaire, please click here.

2010 SUSTA Calendar of Events

(Dates are subject to change)

2011 MAP Branded Application

The 2011 MAP Branded Application period opened on August 1, 2010!  Please visit www.susta.org/services/map_application for details on the application process.

There is still time to request Branded funding for the remainder of 2010.  If you are just beginning export promotions in the second half of this year or would like to request additional funds for new markets or activities, you may submit a 2010 Branded application to SUSTA.

If you have any questions, you may the Branded Department at (504) 568-5986 or review frequently asked questions at www.susta.org/services/map_faq.html.

 

Canada Inbound Trade Mission (Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, WV)

September 21-24, 2010 (9/21 - Raleigh, NC; 9/23 - Charlotte, NC; 9/24 -Charleston, WV)

Registration Deadline: September 10, 2010

Partcipation Fee: $50.00

(No refunds for cancellation after September 10, 2010)

Vancouver Outbound Trade Mission (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

November 9-12, 2010

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010

Participation Fee: $250.00

(No refunds for cancellations after October 1, 2010)

Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo (Busan, South Korea)

November 11-13, 2010

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2010

Participation Fee: $600.00

(No refunds for cancellations after October 16, 2010)

International Food & Drink Expo - IFDE India (New Delhi, India)

December 2-4, 2010

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010

Participation Fee: $400.00

(No refunds for cancellations after October 1, 2010)

Argentina Horticulture Trade Mission (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

December 6-10, 2010

Registration Deadline: October 30, 2010

Participation Fee: $350.00

(No refunds for cancellations after October 15, 2010)

2011 European Seafood Exhibition (Brussels, Belgium)

May 3-5, 2011

Registration Deadline:

  • Balance is due on or before December 21, 2010
  • Space is limited to ten companies

Participation Fee: $3500.00

Gulfood 2011 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

February 27-March 2, 2011

Registration Deadline: November 18, 2010

Participation Fee:

  • $900.00 for a 9 square meter booth
  • $1000.00 for a 9 square meter corner booth

(No refunds for cancellations after November 18, 2010)

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IFE London 2011 - Southern Originals Pavilion (London, England, United Kingdom)

March 13-16, 2011

Registration Deadline: December 10, 2010

Participation Fee: $1825.00

(No refunds for cancellations after December 10, 2010)

2011 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show (Washington, D.C.)

July 11-13, 2011

Registration Deadline: April 15, 2011

Participation Fee: $750.00

  • Companies must be a first-time exhibitor at the NASFT Fancy Food Show
  • Companies must be willing to explore international sales
  • Companies are responsible for the cost of NASFT membership, drayage for samples, individual booth design, and travel expenses
  • Companies may choose to share a booth space

(No refunds for cancellations after May 31, 2011)