New York Hop GROWER EXPORT RESOURCES

As part of our mission, we partner with Food Export Northeast to facilitate the exportation of New York grown hops.

Food Export Northeast is a State Regional Trade Group with the mission of building export sales for U.S. agriculture. It is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is comprised of agricultural promotion agencies from 10 Northeastern states. It provides support for U.S. companies to enter international markets by offering export education, global connections, export strategies, and financial assistance.

Food Export Northeast’s three primary programs are: Exporter Education; Market Entry; and Market Promotion.

Exporter Education

Discover what export opportunities are available for your hops and other agricultural products. The right education and preparation can significantly enhance your export readiness and help produce greater results. On-demand online training gives you the flexibility to access from anywhere at any time. To learn more about all Food Export’s programs, download the Program Guide.

Market Entry

Market Entry programs and services identify opportunities in international markets and help you meet potential buyers. They include:

• Buyers Missions: Meet international buyers and promote your products without leaving the U.S. Buyers are pre-screened, qualified and interested in U.S. products from the Northeast.

• Focused Trade Missions: Experience total market immersion for your product and brand. There’s no better way to understand the local food industry landscape, assess the competition and learn about the opportunities for your products than by exploring the market in person.

• Food Show PLUS!™: Increase your confidence as an international exhibitor with Food Export’s trade show enhancement package. Food Show PLUS!™ can maximize your trade show success with introductions to qualified buyers, in-market briefings, on-site assistance, and booth space packages at select international industry shows.

• Market Builder: Finding the right market and buyer for your product is the key to export success! This unique service offers customized market research and importer meetings especially designed for an exporter's needs.

Market Promotion:

Double your budget with 50% cost reimbursement through the Branded Program on the following:

• Fees for exhibiting at select domestic trade shows, including Natural Products Expo, the National Restaurant Show and IFT First

• Marketing and point-of-sale materials

• Freight costs for product samples

• International website development

• Foreign market-compliant packaging and labels

• Advertising and public relations

For further information, please contact Logan Zweifel at Food Export Northeast, lzweifel@foodexport.org or 215.599.9748.