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Buyers Missions

2025 Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission: Jersey City Stop

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
August 8, 2025
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Early Registration Deadline
May 21, 2025
Early Registration Price
$325

Food Export Buyers Missions are Unique, Curated Experiences that Maximize Your Time and Investment

Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are conducting the second annual Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission! This year, the event will include three stops: Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, and Jersey City, NJ. Position yourself and your products in front of pre-qualified, experienced international buyers who continue to seek the latest food trends and products from the United States.

This mission is a chance to meet with export professionals who can provide information about exporting and particular markets.

Register early as meeting slots are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Inside Look at the Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission

Buyer Profiles

Buyer Profiles not available at this time.

Products of Interest

This is your opportunity to develop and expand your business with international buyers who have expressed interest in a variety of U.S. products.

  • Breakfast Foods
  • Beverages (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic)
  • Savory & Sweet Snacks
  • Ready Meals
  • Oils & Fats
  • Nuts
  • Desserts & Confectionary
  • Dairy Products
  • Meat Products
  • Condiments & Sauces,
  • Spices & Seasonings
  • Pasta, Grains, Rice Products
  • Pet Food & Care

Mission Itinerary

August 8 – Full Day of One-on-One Meetings

Health and Safety Information

For information about health and safety at this event, please refer to our Health and Safety FAQ page.

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

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

Success Stories

Every year, hundreds of U.S. suppliers
participate in Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast Buyers Missions to generate new export sales and establish new distributorships.

Read about their latest successes

Export Success

Participants in 2023 Buyers Missions Reported:

783

1st Time Export Sales

1,440

New Distributorships Established

5,164

New Foreign Buyer Introductions

$112 Million

Projected Sales

$164 Million

Actual Sales

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!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

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