Join our virtual food and beverage trade mission to USA

In collaboration with our trade services partner, OCO Global, Cornwall Trade & Investment is running a virtual trade mission to the US market focussed on the Food and Beverage sector. The mission will provide key market intelligence, provide advice on market entry strategies, highlight regulatory requirements and will give businesses attending the chance to speak with potential buyers and distributors.

Did you know the US is the UK’s second largest market for Food and Drink Exports, which totalled £2.2 Billion in 2018?
UK Food and Drink Federation, 2018.

What to expect?

The mission will be targeted and bespoke, supporting 10 – 12 businesses. It will comprise of the following:

A virtual trade workshop hosted in collaboration with OCO Global on 28th & 29th June 2021. The workshop will cover key areas businesses will need to be aware of in terms of entering the American market, in addition to giving businesses the chance to get in front of potential buyers and customers.
Market penetration activity – marketing support & customer identification. Following the virtual study workshop, businesses will be supported on a closer 1-2-1 basis to assist them in gaining traction in the target export market. Businesses will be supported with in-market introductions and referrals curated by OCO, linking businesses up with key partners such as the Department for International Trade in-market representatives.
On-going aftercare. CTI will seek to continually support businesses on their export journey, facilitating introductions and identifying business opportunities on an on-going basis.