Want To Develop International Markets For Your Products?

Consider the USMEF Branded Products Promotion Program

The USMEF branded products promotion program provides matching funds to companies that wish to promote their products in international markets. USMEF is accepting applications for its branded promotion program for U.S. companies to promote their meat products. To qualify, companies must be “small,” having 500 or fewer employees, or be a cooperative or association.

The USMEF fiscal year is January 1 through December 31, and applications will be accepted as long as funds are available during this time. These funds can be used to conduct activities such as:

Trade Shows and Exhibits
Booth fees, displays and decorations
Promotion manuals
Registration and setup costs
Point-of-sale materials
Travel expenses for one staff person

Merchandising
Cooking demonstrations
Shipment of materials
Demonstration
Translation costs

Public Relations and Seminars
Promotion and education materials
Supporting advertising
Seminar costs

…and much more

Companies do not have to be members of USMEF to participate in the program. A 5 percent administrative fee is charged on funds awarded and there is a $100 application fee, which is returned if no funds are awarded.

Contact USMEF Branded Programs Manager Barbara Watson at bwatson@usmef.org or (303) 623-6328  for program details, including participation fees, program guidelines and information on how to apply.

Resources
Application (MS Word DOC)
Presentation (PPT)
Brochure (MS Word DOC)

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