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Exporter Success Stories

Read about the successes from the utilization of Food Export programs and services.

We have over 1,000 active suppliers participating in our programs who are finding success internationally by generating new export sales, establishing new distributorships, expanding their production facilities, and hiring additional employees. Read a few of our most recent supplier highlights.

 

Growing Exports for Michigan Cookie Company

Growing Exports for Michigan Cookie Company

Founded in 2011, Cooper Street Cookies are made from an “original 100-year-old cookie recipe based on quality ingredient with no nuts, no dairy and nothing artificial and are delighting cookie lovers of all ages.”
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Minnesota Dairy Ingredients Supplier Finds Export Success in Colombia

Minnesota Dairy Ingredients Supplier Finds Export Success in Colombia

"Participating in Food Export’s Buyers Missions and Trade Missions is essential to our export success. We can meet buyers in person that we normally would not get to meet and begin to establish a relationship with these buyers."
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Fourteen-Year Participant Still Experiencing Export Growth

Fourteen-Year Participant Still Experiencing Export Growth

“The meetings were well organized, and the buyers came prepared to discuss their needs for the Venus Brands crackers and flatbreads. The length of the meetings was excellent and I had enough time to cover all items in our portfolio. We appreciate the continued hard work and great events provided by Food Export.”
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Pennsylvania Snack Supplier Finds Export Success with Food Export-Northeast

Pennsylvania Snack Supplier Finds Export Success with Food Export-Northeast

“We had lost touch with this buyer over the years. Because of Food Export’s Buyers Mission, we met face to face with the buyer, and it gave us a chance to look at new opportunities in club-size packs and rejuvenate our connection with this buyer, resulting in new sales and, more importantly, a long-term relationship.” 
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A Love for Lobster

A Love for Lobster

This Massachusetts-based seafood supplier used the Branded Program to help fund their booth costs at Seafood Expo North America, where they made $10M in sales.
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Lillie’s Q Sauces and Rubs Spreading the Flavor

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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Increased Export to Canada for Non-Dairy Milk Products from New York

Increased Export to Canada for Non-Dairy Milk Products from New York

Discover the story of Elmhurst Milked and their journey from being New York City's last dairy company to the fastest-growing plant-based beverage company on the market!
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Branded Program Continues to Help Minnesota Supplier Expand Export Sales and Brand Awareness

Branded Program Continues to Help Minnesota Supplier Expand Export Sales and Brand Awareness

Participating in Food Export-Midwest's Branded Program since 2016 has helped this Minneapolis, Minnesota supplier gain new export markets.
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Vermont Maple Syrup Exports Grow to Australia and the United Arab Emirates with Branded Program Participation

Vermont Maple Syrup Exports Grow to Australia and the United Arab Emirates with Branded Program Participation

Discover how Bascom Maple Farms, Inc. utilized the Branded Program to expand brand awareness for their maple syrup brands.
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