Exporting Food and Ag Products: Trends, Trajectories and Tips

Exporting Food and Ag Products: Trends, Trajectories and Tips

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM) (CST)

Description

Every week, more than $65 million worth of Wisconsin food and agricultural products are exported from Wisconsin to international markets totaling nearly $3.4 billion worth of exports. Over the past five years, retaliatory tariffs and the COVID19 Pandemic have impacted the global food supply chain and Wisconsin’s exports. But there is cause for optimism, half way through 2021, exports are up over 21%. 

How does the rest of this year look? What about the next few years? How can you succeed in exporting of food and ag products despite the global upheavals? 

MITA is pleased to present this session focused on the future of food and ag exports from Wisconsin. 

Dr. Michael J. Swanson, Wells Fargo Agricultural Economist and Consultant will provide context and insights on the global economy, the trends and trajectories that are cause for optimism, and the headwinds that signal caution in projecting our exports for the rest of this year and for the next few years, for this critical sector of the Wisconsin economy. 

Cindy Brown, President of Chippewa Valley Bean and Sam Allison, International Sales Director for Sartori Cheese will share the experiences and expectations for their product sectors, as we look to the years ahead. Please Join us on November 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM for the Madison International Trade Association virtual meeting on Economic Trends and Trajectories for Wisconsin Farm, Food and Forestry Exports.

Sam Allison is the Global Markets Manager for Sartori Cheese. With nearly 10 years of experience in the cheese industry, Sam has played a key role in growing Sartori into a global brand. Highlights of his experience include Sartori’s win of the 2017 Tom Camerlo Dairy Exporter of the Year, judging at the World Cheese Awards, and leading the sales effort for Sartori in the European market. Sam works regularly with the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names to support the growth of the US cheese industry worldwide and aid in the effort to protect common names. Sam holds a Master of Arts from the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Nick Stoller is the Associate Brand Manager for Global for Sartori Cheese. With over 5 years of experience in the cheese industry, Nick has worked with Sartori in a variety of marketing channels including Ingredient & Food Service, Domestic Retail, Ecommerce Retail, and Global Sales. Nick holds a Master of Business Administration from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Louisville. 

The Key-program Sponsor for the November 9 event is Wells Fargo

The Annual Sponsor for this event is The Geo Group.  

MITA’s events are also Co-sponsored by M.E. Dey Import-Export, and Trek Bicycle

Pricing

Cost of Admission: FREE for MITA Members; $20 for Non-Members (registration is required for all participants).

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Madison, WI 53705 United States
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MITA Communications
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM) (CST)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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