Canceled: 2021 Virtual Buyer Meetings: Israel

The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) and the 13 Western State Departments of Agriculture announce participation and registration in the following activity, which is brought to you by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service:

2021 Virtual Buyer Meetings: Israel ~ October 25-28, 2021
Introduce your unique consumer-oriented products to buyers remotely!

Explore Market Opportunities in Israel - An advanced, market-oriented economy. Israel is a net importer of agricultural products and demand for organic, healthy natural foods is increasing. This is a great event for experienced exporters and those interested in the Israeli market.

Changing consumer preferences for healthy premium products are creating opportunities to increase U.S. exports of convenience and ready-to-eat foods, as well as natural and organic products.

Israel has well-developed Food Processing and Food Service Sectors, with the Food Service industry seeing a 16% revenue increase in 2019 from the previous year. Top target categories include: Milk and Meat alternatives, gluten-free products, Organic products, and premium products.

Meetings will be scheduled October 25-28, 2021 from approximately 8am to 10am (PDT). Meetings will be confirmed approximately one week prior, companies are not anticipated to participate in more than two days of meetings. Each WUSATA company is targeted to have 3 meetings with a participating buyer as part of this activity.

Benefits of Participation:

• Meet virtually with pre-qualified buyers from Israel.
• Gather current market intelligence, consumer preference, and trend information by
  participation in virtual meetings with buyers from the target market.
• Evaluate how your product fits into the marketplace and assess the competitive
  landscape by engaging with retail and wholesale buyers virtually.

***Products should be Kosher Certified to cover Israel and Hallal requirements.

Registration Fee $25

Registration Deadline: August 6, 2021