Fresno’s CITD organizes inbound trade missions to provide California businesses with an opportunity for face-to-face contact with pre-qualified potential foreign buyers. These events have proven highly successful for many local businesses, and opened the door for long-term trade relationships. In the past few years, the CITD has coordinated trade missions with buying delegations from over 15 different countries including: Mexico, South America, Canada, China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Philippines, European Union, Middle East, India and many more countries.
Upcoming Inbound Missions:
Previous Successful missions:
WUSATA 2017 Europe Dried Fruit & Nut Inbound Mission
Dec. 6-8, 2017 - The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA®), and the Arizona, California and New Mexico State Departments of Agriculture, announce participation and registration in the following activity: Europe Dried Fruit and Nut Inbound Buying Mission to Arizona, California and New Mexico, December 6th – December 8th, 2017.
The European Union is the world’s largest importer of agricultural commodities and food, with $60 billion USD imports coming from the United States. The combined GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the EU economies was approximately $16.31 trillion USD in 2015, placing it far ahead of China. The EU is the largest market for dried fruit and nuts, representing more than 40% of the world total imports. Import volumes are predicted to rise as the consumer markets for natural, low sugar, and safe products grow in this region.
Benefits of Participation:
Showcase your products and learn about opportunities and buyer preferences.
Meet one-on-one with pre-qualified buyers from across Europe.
Identify new buyers for your product, or re-connect personally with existing clients.
December 6, 2017 Meetings in the Fresno/Central Valley area (facility visits)
December 7, 2017 Meetings in the Sacramento, CA area (tabletops at the Almond Board Conference)
December 8, 2017 Meetings in the Sacramento, CA area (facility visits)
WUSATA 2017 Central America Produce Inbound Trade Mission to CA, WA
July 24 - 28, 2017 - This will be a great opportunity for companies to meet buyers in the growing SE Asia Market. The inbound Trade Mission is sponsored by the Western U.S Agriculture Trade Association ( WUSATA) and the 13 western states Department of Agriculture. This event will be held in conjunction with WUSATA Southeast Asia and Mexico inbound produce trade mission. The combination will bring more than 15 buyers from over three countries to California to meet with fresh produce suppliers. Every participant may join a one -on -one business meeting or have the opportunity to host the buyer delegation at their facilities for field production and processing tours.
July 24, 2017 - One on One meeting / Site Visit – Wenatchee, WA
July 25, 2017 - One on One meeting / Facility Site – Yakima, WA
July 27, 2017 - Table Top meeting – Fresno, CA
July 28, 2017 – Site Visits – Fresno and Surrounding Area Facility – Fresno, CA
Site Visits: Site visit will be allowed based on meeting buyers product of interest and location being logistically feasible.
One to One Meetings: One-on-one meetings with buyers from Mexico/SE Asia meetings will be about 15-20 minutes each. These meetings will be held during either the morning or afternoon sessions of the tabletops.
Products must be at least 50% U.S. agricultural origin by weight, excluding added water and packaging. Please see additional details regarding product and company eligibility on the U.S. Supplier Page located on the homepage of the WUSATA website.
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: Fresh Produce,
WUSATA 2016 Middle East Consumer Oriented Inbound Trade Mission
December 14-15, 2016 - This will be a great opportunity for companies to participate in the growing Middle East market. The Middle East is experiencing rapid consumer growth, as the seventh largest regional market for consumer-oriented products, the Middle East continues to outpace South America and South Asia as an export destination.
December 14, 2016 - Tabletop Meetings - San Francisco & Oakland
December 15, 2016 - Tabletop Meetings - Los Angeles
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: snacks, beverages, confectionery, condiments, meats, processed fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, dried fruits and nuts.
WUSATA 2016 Europe/Korea Dried Fruit & Nuts Inbound Trade Mission
December 5-9, 2016 - This will be a great opportunity for companies to participate in the growing Europe/Korea market. (Europe) Europe is the world’s largest import market for agricultural commodities and food.The EU is a net importer of most dried fruits and nuts. The market for these products is sustained by the thriving bakery, breakfast cereal, snack and natural product industries in the EU. (Korea) Korea is the 5 th largest U.S. export economy with $6.6 billion in imports in 2015. The U.S. remains Korea’s top supplier of agricultural products, and continues to see solid export growth in the consumer oriented industry.
December 7, 2016 - Site Visits - Fresno
December 8, 2016 - Tabletop Meetings - Sacramento
December 9, 2016 - Site Visits - Sacramento
Site Visits: Site visit will be allowed based on meeting buyers product of interest and location being logistically feasible.
One to One Meetings: One-on-one meetings with pre-qualified buyers from Eurpoe/Korea, meetings will be about 15-20 minutes each. These meetings will be held during either the morning or afternoon sessions of the tabletops.
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: Dried Fruit and Nuts
WUSATA 2016 Southeast Asia Consumer Oriented Inbound Trade Mission
October 10-11, 2016 - USDA’s Exporter Guide to Southeast Asia reports that “while overall U.S. agricultural exports have experienced a sharp rise in recent years, the growth of sales to Southeast Asia has outpaced the general trend. This has been true for a wide range of agricultural products, and especially for high-value products.”
October 10, 2016 in Los Angeles
October 11, 2016 in San Francisco
One to One Meetings: One-on-one meetings with pre-qualified buyers from Southeast Asia, meetings will be about 15-20 minutes each. These meetings will be held during either the morning or afternoon sessions of the tabletops.
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: healthy snacks, functional foods, fruits, vegetables, specialty foods, coffee, wine, beer, natural and organic, sauces and dressings, beverages, prepared foods, nuts, spices, and other related products.
ATO China Shanghai Nut Buying Mission
September 26-27, 2016 - This will be an excellent opportunity for companies to participate in the growing nut market in China. China is the largest export markets for U.S. tree nuts. The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Trade Office Shanghai Nut Buyer Inbound Mission will consist of site visits and 30 minute group presentations in Modesto and Fresno.
This will be an excellent opportunity for companies to participate in the growing nut market in China. The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Trade Office Shanghai Nut Buyer Inbound Mission will consist of site visits and 30 minute group presentations in Modesto and Fresno. There is no fee to participate in these activities.
Participating companies are encouraged to be export-ready, bring samples and product lists to events, and be prepared to discuss pricing.
Sep 26th: Site Visits & Group Presentations - Sacramento to Modesto
Sep 27th: Site Visit & Group Presentations - Fresno
Site visit will be allowed based on meeting buyers product of interest and location being logistically feasible. Group presentation will be scheduled in 30 minute increments in Modesto from 2-5 pm and in Fresno from 10-10:30 am.
WUSATA 2016 India/Middle East Consumer Oriented Inbound Trade Mission
September 21-23, 2016 - This will be an excellent opportunity for companies to participate in the growing India and Middle Eastern market. (India) With a population of 1.2 billion, India is the world’s second most populous country after China. A rising middle class and resulted in significant growth of the retail and food service industry. With this dramatic increase in disposable incomes, consumers in India are seeking out more international products. (Middle East) The Middle East is experiencing rapid consumer growth, as the seventh largest regional market for consumer-oriented products, the Middle East continues to outpace South America and South Asia as an export destination.
Event participants will forge relationships with potential customers/trading partners and gather market intelligence that will help them develop strategies to start or expand sales in this key market.
September 21, 2016 - San Francisco (Facility Visits)
September 22, 2016 - San Francisco (Tabletop Meetings)
September 23, 2016 - Los Angeles (Tabletop Meetings)
One to One Meetings: One-on-one meetings with pre-qualified buyers from Australia, meeting will be about 15-20 minutes each. These meetings will be held during either the morning or afternoon sessions of the tabletops.
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: Retail Products
WUSATA 2016 Australia Consumer Oriented Inbound Trade Mission
August 29-30, 2016 - This will be an excellent opportunity for companies to participate in the growing Australian market. Australia is the world’s 13th largest economy that has been steadily growing for the last 24 years.
Event participants will forge relationships with potential customers/trading partners and gather market intelligence that will help them develop strategies to start or expand sales in this key market.
August 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA
August 30, 2016 in San Francisco, CA
One to One Meetings: One-on-one meetings with pre-qualified buyers from Australia, meeting will be about 15-20 minutes each. These meetings will be held during either the morning or afternoon sessions of the tabletops.
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: Consumer Ready, Snack Foods, Ingredient, Natural/Health, Organic, Retail Products.
