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| January-March 2019 |
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 | February 17-21
Gulfood 2019
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gulfood is the world's biggest annual food and hospitality show and Alberta will be a leading a delegation of non-exhibiting companies to the show. Companies interested in exhibiting at the show can take advantage of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Canadian Pavilion Program.
Apply by: February 1
Contact: Aarij Bashir | 780-427-6403
  | CONFIRMED |
  | February 25-26
New Exporters Mission to Seattle
Seattle, Washington
AF and the Government of British Columbia are looking to develop a two-day educational mission for Alberta and BC companies in Seattle on February 25-26, 2019.
Read more.
Contact: Shelly Nguyen | 780-422-7103
  | CONFIRMED |
  | February 25–29 (tentative dates)
Canadian Food Ingredients Mission to the US-Midwest
Minneapolis, Chicago, Cleveland
AF invites you to participate in the third annual Canadian Food Ingredients Mission to the US with stops in Minneapolis, Chicago and Cleveland. The project will target Canadian/Albertan suppliers of value-added food ingredients and innovative ingredient technologies interested in selling their products in the US and will include a series of business-to-business meetings with selected US food processors in all three cities.
Invitation | Program details - Registration closed
Contact: Dušan Rnjak | 780-638-3851
  | CONFIRMED |
  | February 28 - March 9
FOODEX Japan
Tokyo, Japan
AF invites you to participate in a mission to the FOODEX Japan 2019 tradeshow from February 28 to March 9. The mission will include exhibitor and walking program options.
Read more.
Contact: Albert Eringfeld | 780-415-4814
  | CONFIRMED |
 | March 2-8
Agra ME
Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Doha, Qatar
Agra ME is the main annual trade show in the UAE that focuses on the livestock feed, animal health, crop and aquaculture sectors. It draws visitors from all over the Middle East and North Africa and is an excellent platform for Alberta’s forage and feed producers to showcase their products. In addition, other Alberta sectors that would benefit from attending this show are suppliers of fertilizers and soil supplements, equine products, horticulture, aquaculture and sustainable agriculture technology. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will be leading a delegation of Alberta companies to the Agra ME trade show (Mar 5-7) and will also have an optional visit to Doha in Qatar (Mar 3-4). All the booths at the Alberta pavilion have already been allocated, but companies interested in walking the show can still apply.
Registration closed
Contact: Etienne van Straaten | 780-638-9421
  | CONFIRMED |
 | March 6
Breakfast at Natural Products West
Anaheim, California
Invitation to Canadian Business Builders’ Breakfast at Natural Products West in Anaheim, California - March 6 - The breakfast will feature a line-up of speakers focused on providing Canadian companies with information and tools to help succeed in doing business in the United States.
Read more.
  | CONFIRMED |
 | March 10-16
Agritek Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
Agritek Astana is one of the two major agriculture trade shows in Kazakhstan with a focus on livestock, genetics, agricultural machinery and related technologies. Participation in this mission will enable Alberta companies to showcase their products to key buyers from agriculture and livestock industry of Kazakhstan. In addition to the trade show, a B2B program will also be organized for participating companies to introduce them to key government and industry contacts.
http://agriastana.kz/en/index.html
Contact: Aarij Bashir | 780-427-6403
  | CONFIRMED |
 | March 10-17
VIV Asia Mission
Thailand and Vietnam
AF plans to lead a mission for AB feed additives, agri-equipment companies to exhibit at the Canadian Pavilion organized by AF, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and Manitoba Trade in the VIV Asia show. The delegation will have opportunity to showcase their products and technologies with companies from Southeast Asia countries. Depending on company interest, an extension to Philippines might be arranged for a dairy event jointly held by Canadian Embassy and The Dairy Confederation of the Philippines.
VIV Asia website: https://www.viv.net/events/viv-asia-2019-bangkok
Contact: Rachel Luo | 780-422-7102
  | CONFIRMED |
 | March 10-20
IFE London Trade Mission
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is leading a mission to the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) in London from March 17-20.
This mission will include meetings with key importers and distributors, market briefing and self-guided store visits. The B2B component will be limited to 6 participants so please apply early.
To participate in this mission, please complete the registration form and email to Dušan Rnjak.
More information on the IFE mission is available through the CFEA’s website.
Companies interested in exhibiting at IFE inside the Canadian Pavilion can apply here
Information for Alberta companies
Registration closed
Contact: Contact: Dušan Rnjak | 780-638-3851
  | CONFIRMED |
 | March 13-17
AAHAR Food & Hospitality Show
New Delhi, India
AAHAR is the largest fair on Food & Hospitality Sector in India covering foods, processed foods, food processing, beverages and hospitality supplies. This show provides an ideal platform from which companies can introduce their products to the Indian market. The High Commission in India, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, will have a Canadian pavilion at AAHAR and Alberta companies wishing to showcase their products at this show, can get directly in touch with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in New Delhi. The contact person is Michael Hawkins (Michael.Hawkins@international.gc.ca) and he will also be able to advise on participation costs and financial support for companies.
Registration closed
Contact: Etienne van Straaten | 780-638-9421
  | CONFIRMED |
| April-June 2019 |
 | April 23-30
Trade Mission to Vietnam and the Philippines
Companies are invited to express interest in participating in a trade mission for Canadian food, beverage and food ingredient’s companies to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Manila, Philippines April 23 to 30, 2019.
Details
Contact: Albert Eringfeld | 780-415-4814
 | PROPOSED |
 | April 30 - May 2
SIAL Canada
Toronto
SIAL is the only event of its scale in Canada, with more than 850 national and international exhibitors from 50 countries hosting over 15,000 buyers from Canada, the U.S., and 60 other countries. SIAL Canada is Canada’s only food show dedicated to the retail and foodservice trade and is one of North America’s most important food industry tradeshows. It is a global show and has proven to generate an excellent return on investment given the ideal location for companies to travel to and meet with various international buyers. Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia are collaborating to build a Western Canada Pavilion. Alberta companies may be eligible for Canadian Agricultural Partnership ‘Products to Market – stream B’ grant to help offset travel costs.
Contact: Shelly Nguyen | 780-422-7103
 | CONFIRMED |
 | May 6-24
NAMPO
Bothaville, South Africa
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will be participating in the NAMPO agriculture and livestock show in South Africa. NAMPO is one of the largest agriculture shows in the southern hemisphere, drawing nearly 80,000 visitors. The show covers all aspects of agriculture apart from value-added food products. It offers an ideal platform for companies in sectors such as agricultural equipment and technology, fertilizers and soil supplements, sustainable agriculture technology, horticulture, aquaculture, water/irrigation technology, animal health, livestock genetics and animal feed additives/supplements, to showcase their products.
Registration closed
Contact: Etienne van Straaten | 780-638-9421
| CONFIRMED |
 | May 20-24
Seoul Food Show Trade Mission
Seoul, South Korea
This mission will provide an excellent opportunity for Alberta agri-food companies to explore the South Korean market and to meet with and develop relationships with potential customers and partners in the country.
Express interest
Contact: Albert Eringfeld | 780-415-4814
 | PROPOSED |
| May 21-22
Private Label Manufacturers Association Show
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Apply for booth space through the Canadian Food Exporters Association. Details at: https://www.cfea.com/events/plma-show
AF would consider supporting the companies interested in exhibiting or walking the show if there is enough interest.
Contact: Dusan Rnjak | 780-638-3851 | CONFIRMED |
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