International Marketing Program at MDARD

10/15/2026

Make plans for Summer 2027!​

Exhibiting in the Michigan Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show is a great opportunity to showcase your products to specialty food buyers, explore emerging food trends, and build valuable industry connections.​

Start exploring what this show could mean for your business and be on the lookout for more details on 2027 events!

10/15/2026

More support for Michigan farmers and food systems! ​

MDARD and the Greater Flint Health Coalition announced a new partnership to increase community access to locally grown foods, including through the Flint Eats mobile app developed by Flint Innovative Solutions. The partners will also provide resources for new and beginning farmers. ​

“MDARD continues to make strategic investments that boost the resiliency of our local food systems, reduce barriers to farming and provide healthier food to Michiganders—all with the goal of improving quality of life across the state,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring. “GFHC is focused on improving community health, and we know this investment will directly support that work.”​

Read more: https://go.mi.gov/4d58x3589

10/14/2026

Get ready for May 2027!​

MDARD will be heading to the Sweets and Snacks Expo and the National Restaurant Association Show, two exciting opportunities to showcase your products, meet industry professionals, and explore new business opportunities!​

Start planning ahead and see how these events could help your business connect with new buyers and markets.​

Stay tuned for when these spaces go on sale!

10/12/2026

Michigan is taking a seat at the global table!​

Visit us at SIAL Paris in Paris, France from October 17-21, 2026. Explore the future of innovative and sustainable food and stop by our booth to learn about Michigan cherries!

10/08/2026

Visit the Michigan Pavilion at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida from October 14-16, 2026, at booth 991. ​

Explore Michigan-grown products, connect with growers, buyers, and industry professionals, and discover the latest trends shaping the global produce and floral industries. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what Michigan has to offer!

International Fresh Produce Association

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

This month, MDARD's International Marketing Team hosted its first-ever Michigan Pavilion at the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami. This opportunity connected two Michigan companies with buyers and industry professionals from across the Americas and beyond!​

Participating companies had the opportunity to showcase their products, make new connections, and explore new possibilities for expanding their products into international markets. ​

From this event, Michigan businesses identified a variety of new domestic and new foreign markets. Including major US distributors, retailers in Florida, Texas and the East Coast, along with U.S. based exporters and foreign importers serving the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, Thailand, Costa Rica, Ghana, Kenya, Argentina, Brazil and more.

09/30/2026

09/21/2026

It's time to look ahead to 2027, the activity calendar is coming soon!​

MDARD's International Marketing Team is preparing for another year of opportunities for Michigan companies to connect with industry professionals, build relationships with buyers, and explore new markets.​

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and get ready to secure your spot for 2027!

09/17/2026

Michigan businesses are making headway in Canada!​

Food Export's Focused Trade Mission to Canada brought Michigan food and agriculture businesses together with buyers for product meetings and insight to Michgian's top export market.​

Together, these companies achieved $320,000 in projected immediate sales and $680,000 in projected sales over the next year.