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June 2008

 

Outgoing Market Development Mission to the SIAL Show, Paris, France

October 19-23, 2008

 

Dear Exporter:

 

On behalf of the Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA) we’re pleased to invite you to participate in an Outgoing Market Development Mission to the SIAL Show in Paris, France.

 

As a showcase for innovation and a truly global business platform, SIAL is the world's leading food industry show. Over 140,000 visitors and 5,300 exhibitors are present at this key event for food industry professionals: food manufacturers, distributors, importers, retailers and wholesalers, institutional and commercial catering etc.

 

As a participant of this program you will benefit from either of these options:

 

Option 1: Visit the Market – An important aspect to choosing a new market (SOLD OUT)

§         Learn more about the market

§         Assess opportunities for your company

§         Identify how to meet the needs of the consumer

§         Analyze the challenges and opportunities

§         Identify possible avenues for market entry

Participation Fee: CDN $600 per person – SAVE over $1,000

 

Option 2: Product Showcase – exhibit in the Canadian Pavilion in the CFEA booths (each company to receive 4m²) -- ONE BOOTH LEFT

§         Learn more about the market

§         Test response to your products

§         Gather important feedback

§         Develop a market entry strategy

§         Meet potential buyers

Participation Fee: CDN $4,400 per company - SAVE almost $2,000 on booth alone

 

Additional benefits of participating:

·         Receive reimbursement for travel expenses (45% of an economy class airfare ticket and a per diem of $180.00 per day up to a maximum of 7 days) pending funding approval from Ottawa

·         Have the flexibility to make flight arrangements that meet your needs

·         Network with other Canadian companies and Embassy/Consulate staff

·         Save on booth space and sample shipping costs

·         Enjoy the use of the Canadian pavilion lounge

 

To view the draft agenda for this program go to http://www.cfea.com/events/sialagenda.pdf

 

Click here to access our online form or download a PDF version at http://www.cfea.com/events/sialform.pdf

 

Please note, if you are planning to participate in this program, please let us know as soon as possible as past events have sold out quickly.

 

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:

Susan Powell, CFEA – Tel: 416-445-3747/1-888-227-8848, Email: info@cfea.com  

Rebbecca Powell, CFEA – Tel: 416-510-8024 x2286, Email: info@cfea.com  

 

This program is partially funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Agri-Food International program

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