ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2010
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is Asia's leading trade show for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business. In 2009, the third edition attracted more than 3,400 top decision-makers from 52 countries. 224 Exhibitors from 31 countries presented an overview of the market, offering ample opportunities to make important business contacts.

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is held together with the Asiafruit Congress and combines the experience of FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin, Germany, the world’s leading fresh produce exhibition, with Asia’s top international conference event.

In 2010, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place in the Hong Kong Convention Center from September 8 to 10.

Hong Kong remains the No.1 Asian market for U.S. fresh produce exports. According to data from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Census, U.S. exports of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and tree nuts to Asia reached nearly $3 billion last year, an increase of 22% over 2008. For Hong Kong alone, U.S. exports reached $793 million in 2009, a surge of more than 67% over 2008!

BRANDED PROGRAM
Through funding from the USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP), your company may be eligible to receive 50% reimbursement on marketing expenses through the Branded Program. This financial support helps offset the costs of exhibiting at international trade shows, including: international travel, booth fees and displays, freight costs to shows, plus we help with packaging changes to meet market specifications for your new sales and distribution. For more information on the Branded Program contact your local State Regional Trade Group: www.brandedprogram.org  (FoodExport - NE and Midwest), www.susta.org/services/map.html (SUSTA - South),
www.wusata.org  (WUSATA - Western US).

Food Export USA - Northeast
215-829-9111
www.foodexportusa.org

Antoniya Gospodinova
Branded Program Manager
agospodinova@foodexport.org

Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
312-334-9200
www.foodexport.org

Teresa Miller
International Marketing Program Manager
tmiller@foodexport.org
Joe Yotti
Branded Program Manager
jyotti@foodexport.org

Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA)
504-568-5986
www.susta.org

Bernadette Wiltz
Deputy Director/International Marketing Director, Generic Program
Bernadette@susta.org
Deneen Wiltz
Branded Program Director
deneen@susta.org

Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA)
360-693-3373
www.wusata.org

Janet Kenefsky
International Marketing Director, Generic Program
janet@wusata.org
Ann Buczkowski
Branded Program Manager
ann@wusata.org