Deadline For Ag Trade Mission To South Korea May 31st

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is encouraging businesses connected to farm and food products to register for a trade mission to South Korea coming up in November.  The mission, scheduled for November 9th-13th, will include a visit to Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, for business-to-business meetings with potential importers, processors, and distributors.  In addition, the mission will visit Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, to learn about the city’s position as a key economic and industrial hub.  Retail and facility tours will be offered in each city.

ODA said November’s mission is a great opportunity for both new and established businesses to market themselves, and expand their reach  The ODA added other benefits of participating in November's mission include:

• Meet one-on-one with pre-screened buyers seeking high-quality U.S. products
• Learn about importer needs and Korean consumer preferences
• Participate in market briefings, facility tours, and retail tours
• Companies will be provided:
  • Custom one-on-one appointments with prequalified buyers
  • Interpreters
  • Market briefings by USDA/FAS and market tours 

Hotel and ground transportation will be arranged and paid by WUSATA for one company representative *LIMIT: One representative per company – additional company delegates may participate at their own expense.

ODA added suitable products include, but are not limited to: Coffee, Tea, Meat, Seafood, Fresh & Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Baking Mixes, Food Preparations, Nuts, Confections, Sauces and Spices, Wine and Beer, Healthy foods, Specialty foods, and other Consumer Oriented Items.

The deadline to register for the trade mission is Saturday May 31st. Participation fee is $600.  Click Here to learn more, or to register.

With a population of approximately 52 million, a high amount of expendable income, South Korea remains the 5th largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products in 2023.

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