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Growing Exports for Pennsylvania Pet Food Supplier

Since 2012 Annamaet Petfoods, Inc. from Hatfield, Pennsylvania has participated in Food Export-Northeast's Branded Program to increase their export marketing strategies.

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In 2023, Annamaet Petfoods Inc. participated in Food Export-Northeast’s Branded Program to gain brand awareness in the Czech Republic and Taiwan. Using their allocated funds for advertisements, digital marketing, packaging and labeling, brochures, seminars, trade show booth expenses, giveaway items, website development, and in-store demonstrations, the Hatfield, Pennsylvania-based supplier gained $365,000 in sales to the Czech Republic and $57,000 in sales to Taiwan.

They also project to complete over $650,000 in sales in the next twelve months in the two regions, gaining nine new foreign buyer contacts and establishing five new distributorships.

Operations Manager Jade Lepore said, “Our Food Export Branded Program contacts are always beneficial. They are quick to answer any questions and informative about program rules, etc.”

Annamaet Petfoods Inc. produces quality dry dog and cat foods, treats, and pet supplements in the pet food and animal feed market segments. The pet food company exports to more than 150 markets worldwide.

Annamaet Petfoods Inc. has participated in Food Export programs since 2017, including the Branded Program and the Online Product Catalog. The Pennsylvania pet food company was established in 1986 and began exporting in 1990. For more than 35 years, pet owners have turned to Annamaet Petfoods Inc. to maximize the health and well-being of beloved pets while preserving the environment and natural resources for future generations. Each formula is derived from four decades of research in nutrition and hands-on experience with canine athletes.

Annamaet has two nutritionists on staff, allowing for better checks and balances of all formulations. Annamaet is manufactured in the United States and utilizes no ingredients from tainted sources.

Food Export uses funding from the Market Access Program (MAP) to help America’s small businesses increase their exports of food and agricultural products. As these exports increase, these small businesses are creating jobs and improving the strength and stability of our agricultural economy. Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are non-profit organizations that work in collaboration with their member state departments of agriculture and the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. They offer a wide range of programs and services that help boost America’s agricultural exports.

Over 20% Increase in Sales

Over 20% Increase in Sales

Branded Program Success

Branded Program Success

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Market Access Program (MAP) Funding

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