Source: NCDA&CS, 1/7/16

Deadlines for three export trade missions are approaching, with up to $5,500 in financial assistance available.
The 2016 Food Hotel Asia trade show will be held April 12-15 in Changi, Singapore. Buyers are most
interested in fruits, nuts, vegetables, high-value processed foods, organic, healthy snacks and canned foods.
$2,000 participation fee provides a 9-square-meter booth space, interpreter services, and up to 100 pounds of
sample shipping from a consolidation point in the U.S. to the trade show. The deadline to apply is Jan. 22. For
more information, contact Cathy Ma at 919-707-3132 or cathy.ma@ncagr.gov.

The 2016 Seoul Food and Hotel exposition will be held in Seoul, South Korea, May 10-13. Buyers are most
interested in high-value processed foods, meat, seafood, convenience foods, nuts, and healthy and organic
products. The participation fee is $750 ($850 for a corner booth). Participants receive an allowance of up to
$1,000 for sample and literature shipment. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. For more information, contact
Cathy Ma at 919-707-3132 or cathy.ma@ncagr.gov.

A trade mission at China’s leading event for food industry professionals is scheduled May 5-7 in Shanghai.
Buyers are most interested in high-value processed foods, ethnic foods, dairy products, nuts, as well as
organic and healthy foods. A $5,000 participation fee and registration is due by March 14 (increases to $5,600
after deadline). Participants will receive furnished booth space in SUSTA’s pavilion, interpreter services and
free shipping for up to 100 pounds of product samples. For more information, contact Annie Qiao at
Annie.Qiao@ncagr.gov.