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Events and Activities Calendar

April 2-5, 2012	Export Advising Clinics If you are a small agricultural or food processing company that would like to start or increase your exports to the Chinese, Mexican, Taiwanese or Japanese market, WSDA's International Marketing Program has an exciting opportunity for you. In April there will be market advising clinics from each of these markets. Contact Cameron Crump, (360) 902-1940 for more information.
April 17-20, 2012	Food and Hotel Asia* Held every other year, FHA is the largest show within the ASEAN region. With over 36,000 trade visitors from over 30 countries, companies find this show excellent for making new contacts and connecting with existing ones. Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
June 11-15, 2012	HRI Outbound Mission to Mexico* This outbound mission will travel to Mexico City and Cancun Mexico where participants will have the opportunity to meet importers, retailers, hotels, and restaurants. There will also be an opportunity to attend the Expohotel trade show during this mission. Contact David Anderson, (509) 952-0617 for more information.
July 9-13, 2012	Fresh Produce Buying Mission from Mexico/Central America* A delegation of fresh produce buyers from Mexico and Central America will visit Eastern and Western WA during the week of July 9-13, 2012. This is a great opportunity to make contacts for exporters interested in this region. Contact David Anderson, (509) 952-0617 for more information.
July 23-27, 2012	Southeast Asia Inbound Fresh Retail Buying Mission* Showcase your fresh fruit and vegetable items by meeting one on one or hosting a visit for Southeast Asian buyers during their visit to Washington. Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
July 29 - Aug 4, 2012	Southeast Asia Outbound Trade Missions* Travel to Vietnam and Philippines to meet with importers, buyers and distributors of US food and beverage products. Visit retail & food service locations, and import facilities. Gain first-hand market information. Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
Aug 13-16, 2012	Inbound Buying Missions from China, Mexico, Taiwan and Japan If you are a small agricultural or food processing company that participated in the April Export Advising Clinics, there will be buying missions from your target markets coming to Washington for 1-on-1 business meetings. Contact Cameron Crump, (360) 902-1940 for more information.
Aug/Sept 2012	Taiwan Inbound Trade Mission* Showcase your consumer oriented items by meeting one on one or hosting a visit for Taiwan buyers during their visit to Washington. Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
September 2012	Retail Outbound Mission to Mexico* WSDA will be leading an outbound mission to Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico in September 2012. A customized meeting schedule with buyers and importers will be arranged for participating companies. Contact David Anderson, (509) 952-0617 for more information.
October 3-5, 2012	Food Ingredients Asia Expo* FIA, held this year in Jakarta, Indonesia, is the largest food ingredients exhibition in Southeast Asia. Participants will receive discounted booth space and individual buyer meetings. Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
October 2012	Southeast Asia Inbound Consumer Oriented Buying Mission* Showcase your foodservice and retail items by meeting one on one or hosting a visit for Southeast Asian buyers during their visit to Washington. Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
October 2012	Southeast Asia Food Ingredients Trade Mission* Travel to Bangkok, Thailand to meet buyers, showcase your ingredient items, and gain first-hand market information Contact Rebecca Weber, (509) 735-3666 for more information.
October 2012	Fresh Produce buying mission from Japan* A delegation of fresh produce buyers from Japan will visit Washington in October 2012. The buyers will also be available to meet with companies during the PMA trade show. Contact David Anderson, (509) 952-0617 for more information.
*These projects are partially funded by WUSATA [External Link] (Western United States Agricultural Trade Association).

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