International Marketing Program at MDARD

09/03/2026

Ready to expand your company’s food and ag exports? Mark your calendars for this fall's trade shows!​

Don't miss these opportunities to showcase your products and connect with international buyers!​

Americas Food & Beverage Show
International Fresh Produce Association
SIAL Paris

08/31/2026

Have you applied for the latest Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) grants? You won’t want to miss this opportunity!​

DBIA's Dairy Business Builder Grants offer up to $150,000 for projects that:​
- Create value-added products from milk (cheese, yogurt, etc.) ​
- Diversify on-farm activity​
- Enhance the value of dairy commodities or dairy by-products​
- Boost dairy exports​

DBIA's Dairy Industry Impact Grants offer up to $100,000 to support dairy export activities, the purchase of energy-efficient or water conservation equipment, and other projects that positively impact the dairy industry as a whole. ​

Apply at the link below by September 30, 2026. ​

https://bit.ly/4fKAFpB

08/27/2026

Who knew food exports could be so sweet? ​

Grand Blanc’s CINNAMOM joined MDARD’s International Marketing Program this month at the Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission in Detroit!​

Since opening in 2013, owner Rebecca Nagy has taken her mom's special family recipe from mid-Michigan to markets across the country. The company recently doubled the size of its main bakery and has been featured on QVC and other digital platforms. Now, they’re ready to go global!​

"We were excited to attend the Summer in the Cities Detroit Buyers Mission as we are looking for export opportunities specifically in the frozen/specialty products category,” said Rebecca. “We have so much appreciated working with MDARD and the one-on-one support in successfully securing numerous accounts across the United States. We started in Grand Blanc and are now in more than 20 states!”​

Export - Midwest & Food Export - Northeast

08/20/2026

Ready to take your products to the global stage? South Korea could be your next big opportunity!​

As the third-largest export market for Michigan food, agriculture, and forestry products, South Korea has a dynamic economy driven by consumers who are eager to embrace innovative food trends and who prioritize high-quality products.​

Join Food Export’s Focused Trade Mission to Seoul, South Korea from October 27-29, 2026. ​

Early registration is open until TOMORROW, August 21st, 2026. Don't miss it! Register now at https://bit.ly/4gL8wB4​

Food Export - Midwest & Food Export - Northeast

08/19/2026

Want to expand your food and agriculture business to international markets? ​

Then apply for Food Export’s 2027 Branded Program! ​

The branded program provides 50% cost reimbursement on eligible export marketing activities, such as:​

- Select trade show fees​
- Advertising and public relations​
- In-store promotions and product demos​
- Freight costs for product samples​

Find more info and application materials at the link in the comments. ​

Food Export - Midwest & Food Export - Northeast

08/18/2026

Wine, Chips, Cheese and Michigan Potatoes. ​

Born from a simple idea, Wine Chips is pairing delicious, chef‑crafted chips with great wine. ​

Located in Paw Paw, Wine Chips has grown into a brand loved across the U.S. and is now ready to take things international. By attending the Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission in Detroit this week, Wine Chips took a key step toward this goal, connecting directly with buyers and distributors who can help bring the company’s products to new markets around the world.​

"Connecting directly with buyers and distributors allows us to build relationships that can support our long-term growth and global expansion," said Founder/Owner Jonathan Strietzel, "We’re grateful for the opportunities and continued support MDARD has provided Wine Chips, and we look forward to continuing to grow our partnership as we expand into new markets."

08/15/2026

Congratulations! We are proud to honor amazing companies working to expand their exports.

It's a true honor to receive this award! Let's see what's next!

08/13/2026

Freeland Bean & Grain was honored as Michigan’s Agriculture Exporter of the Year for expanding global markets for Michigan-grown black beans and creating new economic opportunities for farmers.

08/06/2026

Proud to celebrate fairlife’s major expansion in Coopersville, boosted by MDARD support and powered by Michigan’s hardworking dairy farmers.

08/05/2026

Have you HERD? The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance is offering two grant opportunities this fall! ​

MDARD is encouraging small- and medium-sized Michigan dairy businesses to apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants of up to $150,000. These grants are for projects that:​

- Diversify on-farm activity​
- Create value-added products (use milk to manufacture cheese, yogurt, etc.)​
- Enhance the value of dairy commodities or dairy by-products​
- Boost dairy exports​

Qualifying entities can also apply for Dairy Industry Impact Grants of up to $100,000 for projects that positively impact the dairy industry as a whole. ​

Apply by September 30! ​

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fKAFpB