Export Essentials Module 11: Your Export Toolbox - Food Export Association of the Midwest USA and Food Export USA

Discover resources for preparing to meet with international buyers, including best practices for how to select the right buyers, realistic meeting expectations and following up on leads.

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, Export Essentials Online provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting. You can learn at your own pace on any computer, tablet or smartphone. Supplemental companion guides are useful reference resources for export industry trends and statistics that you can access after completing the course.

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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.

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BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

Promotions and product demonstrations
Advertising
Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
Marketing and point-of-sale materials
And much more!

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Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast reserve the right to deny services to any firm or individual which, in the sole opinion of Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast, does not comply with FAS, MAP or Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast regulations or policies, or otherwise offer the best opportunity to achieve its mission of increasing food and agricultural exports. Submission of any false or misleading information may be grounds for rejection or subsequent revocation of any application or participation. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are equal opportunity employers and providers.