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Lillie’s Q Sauces and Rubs Spreading the Flavor

“Food Export Midwest’s funding allows us to participate in events like Anuga, connecting with buyers from all over the world. Our international presence continues to increase as a result of these programs.”

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On October 7-11, 2023, Lillie’s Q Sauces and Rubs, LLC, from Chicago, Illinois, participated in Food Export-Midwest’s Food Show PLUS!™ at Anuga to enhance their tradeshow experience. Through the provided services, they met a buyer from Germany, through which Lillie’s Q Sauces and Rubs made a sale of a product worth $15,000. The Illinois company also projects to complete $60,000 more in sales over the next twelve months.

According to Brian Golinvaux, President and Co-Founder, “Food Export Midwest’s funding allows us to participate in events like Anuga, connecting with buyers from all over the world. Our international presence continues to increase as a result of these programs.” Lillie’s Q launched several new products over the past twelve months. These products are able to get to international markets faster due to the resources provided by Food Export.”

Lillie’s Q is a renowned purveyor of premium barbecue products dedicated to delivering exceptional flavors and quality to barbecue enthusiasts worldwide. With a commitment to authenticity and passion for the craft, Lillie’s Q continues to set the standard for excellence in the world of barbecue.

Lillie’s Q Sauces and Rubs, LLC has participated in Food Export programs since 2015, including webinars, the Branded Program, the Food Export Helpline, the Online Product Catalog, Buyers Missions, and Food Show PLUS!™ events.

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.

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