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Request for Proposals for Export Readiness Seminar Series | 01-08-2025
The Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a series of Export Readiness seminars. These seminars aim to educate and prepare agribusinesses in the Western U.S. on market trends, dynamics, opportunities, and challenges in exporting. Additionally, the seminars are intended to attract companies to participate in WUSATA’s Global Connect events, such as inbound and outbound missions and trade shows.
Selected contractors will conduct seminars twice a month, planned at least 2-3 months ahead of corresponding Global Connect activities. Contractors will also provide customized market infographics tailored to participating companies’ products and conduct one-on-one consultations to address specific export concerns. This contract may be renewed for up to two additional years based on performance.
We encourage you to submit a comprehensive proposal detailing your relevant experience, qualifications, and approach to delivering the outlined scope of work. Proposals should include a breakdown of costs, a summary of your experience, and references.
Please find more details in the linked file here.
Upcoming USDA Pavilions at International Trade Shows | 11-21-2024
Canadian Health Food Association
Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2024
USA Group of six available booths ( 100 square feet each)
Estimated USD pricing for membership (which is required), booth and basic furnishings ( chairs, tables, shelving ) Range: USD$3,200 - $3,500 .
Note: CHFA is providing a 35% introductory discount on first-time exhibitors on membership.
How to apply: First complete the attached CHFA Membership and send the copy directly to
Lupe Fanjul lfanjul@chfa.ca .Once membership is processed, the invoice would be issued and payment of booth space will be due three weeks afterward.? We are confident all of U.S. SMEs will be approved with natural products.
SIAL Canada
SIAL Canada, USA Pavilion
Toronto, Ontario
Tuesday thru Thursday, April 29th – May 1st, 2024
USDA endorsed USA Pavilion
Standard Packaging (furnishing included) for 100 square feet USD$6,995 plus USD$595 registration fee
Demo counter (approx. 50 sq. ft) USD$3,497.50 plus USD$595 registration fee
How to apply online go to USA Pavilion Application or call Betsy Riggs, 704.248.6041 betsyr@imexmanagement.com
SIAL Video Clip of 2024 - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/983235234
WUSATA Moves Office Locations! | 10-21-2024
WUSATA has moved office locations! Our new address is 4400 NE 77th Ave, Ste 275 - Vancouver, WA 98662.
Please reach out to export@wusata.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
WUSATA Moves to ACH Payments | 05-16-2024
The wait is over! Participants, members, and contractors can now receive payments directly to their bank accounts via ACH payments.
Sign Up Process:
To sign up to receive future payments directly to your bank account, please download and fill out the ACH Payment Authorization Form.
Please password-protect your finalized form and email it to ap@wusata.org. You can also mail your form to the WUSATA office; see the address below.
Once your information is entered and verified, the ACH Payment Authorization Form will be destroyed for your privacy, and your ACH details will only be available in WUSATA's CashPro account. Your bank account number and routing information will be masked to users.
ACH Authorization Form:
Download the Authorization form here.
Brooke Markley, Executive Director of WUSATA, approves ACH payment transition.
Opting Out:
If you elect to not fill out the ACH Authorization Form, your payments will continue to be mailed via check. However, the checks will be issued by the Bank of America BillPay system and will no longer be a Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association check.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like additional information, please reach out to our office manager.
Terri Curtis, WUSATA Office Manager
terri@wusata.org or ap@wusata.org | (360) 693-3373
4400 NE 77th Ave, Ste 275 - Vancouver, WA 98662
Decree 248 Changes and the June 30th Deadline | 06-20-2023
See the pdf to view a notification from the USDA regarding Decree 248.
Report Highlights:
"The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has alerted importers that certain overseas facilities should “complete” their registration by June 30, 2023. Facilities seeking to minimize potential trade disruptions should upload relevant information into CIFER by June 23, 2023. Products arriving in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) after June 30 from facilities with registrations that produce certain categories of products and whose registration applications are not “complete” may be at risk of not being able to clear customs. Exporters should work with their suppliers and importers to confirm whether their products are susceptible to the risks associated with the June 30 deadline. Please note that exporters of U.S. meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood products should continue following procedures for exporting to China as outlined by relevant U.S. food safety regulators (i.e., FSIS and FDA)."
Information for Industry Regarding Decree 248 | 06-20-2023
See the pdf to view a notification from the USDA regarding Decree 248.
Report Highlights:
"Exporters are encouraged to verify that their suppliers, production, and/or cold storage facilities are registered with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) prior to shipping food and agricultural products to the People's Republic of China (PRC). If the shipment is detained due to a registration issue, FAS may not be able to facilitate clearing detained shipments. U.S. government agencies are working with the PRC to minimize burdens arising from various registration requirements enumerated in PRC GACC Decree 248. Exporters of U.S. meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood products should continue following procedures outlined by relevant U.S. food safety regulators (i.e., FSIS and FDA)."
Eligibility of Hemp Products Under the Market Access Program | 01-01-2021
This memo from the Foreign Agricultural Service provides guidance on the eligibility and restrictions for promoting hemp or hemp products through the Market Access Program.
Download the memo here.
Getting to Know Your Overseas Resources | 06-01-2015
Allow us to introduce you...
WUSATA frequently receives questions about where companies can find in-country exporting resources. Our team always points them in the direction of the USDA-Foreign Agriculture Service’s (FAS) Agricultural Trade Offices (ATO) around the world. They have the inside knowledge agribusinesses need to make the most informed and strategic decisions.
One of the primary missions of an ATO is to help exporters market and promote their food and agricultural products. Because of this, WUSATA encourages companies to foster relationships with all of their target market ATOs. These connections can provide important promotional opportunities. The Officers are also excellent at connecting U.S. companies with buyer and trade information, such as answering customs-related questions and providing real-time market trends.
We also strongly recommend that businesses get to know the Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs), as they are citizens of foreign countries who work under each ATO. These front-line administrative personnel also provide in-country food and agriculture industry knowledge and language skills. WUSATA relies on them heavily, as they help organize and run the ATO’s activities.
Would you like us to make an introduction? Contact WUSATA’s Outreach team via email to find out more. You can also contact them directly by visiting the link below.