Source: NCDA&CS, 4/23/19

The United States consumer-ready agricultural products are popular amongst Canadian buyers; in fact one of the most popular categories of consumer ready agricultural exports includes fresh fruits and vegetables. Canada relies heavily on imported produce due to limited growing seasons. In 2017, the U.S. was the leading exporter of most agricultural products to Canada, including vegetables ($2.5 billion CAD) and fruits and nuts ($2.6 billion CAD). Trade between these two nations is facilitated by their proximity, common language, and similar lifestyles.

In 2017, SUSTA organized its first successful Canada Inbound Produce Trade Mission to Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, which resulted in new sales opportunities for several of the participating companies. This inbound trade mission offers SUSTA registered companies the possibility to come into contact and meet with pre-qualified buyers from Canada.
Participation Fee $25.00 - Meetings in Maryland | August 12-13
$25.00 - Meetings in North Carolina | August 14-15

Fee Includes: Pre-arranged matched one-on-one meetings with key buyers, importers, distributors, and/or brokers from Canada.

Registration Deadline May 12, 2019 No refunds for cancellation after this date
Industry Focus Food Service Products, Natural/Health, Nutraceutical, Organic, Produce, and Retail Products.
Product Description Nuts, Leafy Greens, Blueberries, Sweet Potatoes, Corns, Melons, Vidalia Onions, Citrus, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Muscadine Grapes.

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If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Wang at michelle.wang@ncagr.gov.