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2012 International Marketing Calendar (updated 04/19/2012)

For additional information contact: Kyle Holmberg, 615.837.5160 or kyle.holmberg@TN.gov
There are many other activities available for producers of Food, Wood and Horticulture products.
For a complete list of activities visit:
Food and Horticulture Shows:  http://directory.susta.org/events
Lumber / Wood Shows: http://www.ahec.org/events.html

EVENT
COUNTRY
DATE
CONTACT
OUTBOUND MISSIONS

Floriade 2012 is a Horticulture Trade Mission to the The Netherlands. The Netherlands plays a significant role within the European Union in international horticultural trade. The country has developed an outstanding technology level, also exported to many countries all over the world. In 2010, total production amounted to $10 billion, of which $6.8 billion was from ornamental horticulture and $2.7 billion from nutritional horticulture. Exports (including re-export) amounted to 15.5. billion euros (approx. $20.38 billion). The Netherlands accounts for 70 percent of EU trade in ornamental plant products and 60 percent of global trade in ornamental products, while its share for flower bulbs is more than 90 percent.
The Netherlands

August 20-24, 2012

Kyle Holmberg
Fine Food Australia - Processed and prepared food companies from Tennessee have the opportunity to travel to Australia's largest food trade event. With over 75,000 attendees annually this show continues to continue to be successful for participating companies. Melbourne, Australia September 10-13
2012 		Kyle Holmberg
The Landscape Ontario Expo in Toronto, Canada gives you an opportunity to meet over 3,000 buyers in the lawn, garden, floral, and outdoor living sectors. The show features education programs and networking events that will fuel new business, new ideas, and new contacts.
 Toronto, Canada October
17-18, 2012		 Kyle Holmberg

IPM is the world’s largest horticulture trade show consisting of 65, 000 buyers from over 60 countries. Exhibitors will have cost effective way of reaching into the European market. Producers will have to opportunity to learn more about the horticulture markets, expose your products to the international market, and build lasting trade relationships with international industry leaders.

Essen, Germany

January 22-25, 2013

 Kyle Holmberg
INBOUND MISSIONS
  • Australia & New Zealand Inbound Trade Mission - Fancy Food Show - The Inbound Trade Mission brings Australian buyers into the U.S. to the Fancy Food Show in Washington D.C. in June. These buyers are chosen by their previous participation in the Fine Food Australia Show in Sydney. This mission allows these buyers to see first hand companies in the U.S. at the trade show in D.C. before traveling to Tennessee and West Virginia. Accommodations such as room and transportation are paid for by SUSTA. The only expenses the buyer will incur are meals and other miscellaneous items.
 Washington D.C June 16-18, 2012 Kyle Holmberg
  • Canadian Horticulture Inbound Trade Mission - Tennessee and Florida Departments of Agriculture will be hosting a reverse trade mission that involves Horticulture buyers from Canada.  The trade mission will begin in Southern Florida and continue throughout the week with visits in Tennessee.  The delegation will visit various nurseries in the states to have meetings and discuss opportunities for exports.
 Florida & Tennessee July 9-13, 2012 Kyle Holmberg