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PROFIT Food Export Seminar

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - OMAFRA

Last Verified: 2006-04-05

Ontario Food Exports offers the PROFIT (Program to Raise Ontario Foods International Trade) seminar to companies interested in learning about the mechanics of exporting food and beverage products to the United States.  Similar to the NEBS (New Exporters to Border States) program, but focused on the food and beverage industries, PROFIT is an informative two-day, hands-on export training program that begins in Toronto and concludes in Buffalo, NY or Detroit, MI.  PROFIT seminars are held in February and June each year.

Eligibility Criteria

PROFIT seminars are specially designed for new food and beverage exporters.  In order to participate in a PROFIT seminar, Ontario firms should have identified the United States as a target market and have completed some market research.

Cost for the seminar is $275 plus accommodation in Buffalo/Detroit.  All meals, transportation, presentation material and publications are included in the registration fee.

Eligible Area

Province of Ontario

Summary

The New-to-Exporting Seminar, PROFIT (Program to Raise Ontario Foods International Trade) is designed specifically for those new to food exporting to the U.S.A.  Whether new to exporting, or have colleagues who need export training, this program is an outstanding opportunity.  This two-day seminar is critical in assisting an organisation to build its export strength. Featuring industry speakers and key contacts that know the export process, PROFIT will prepare a food company for what is needed to succeed in the US market.

This affordable course, specific to the needs of the food industry, is ideal for:

  • New Marketing staff;
  • Inside & Outside Sales;
  • Shipping & Logistics staff;
  • Marketing/Sales Support staff;
  • Skills upgrade and development; and
  • Anyone involved in the export process.

For more information on the seminar and to obtain a copy of the registration form, visit OMAFRA's Web site at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/export/services.htm or contact the office at the following number : (519) 826-4477.

A listing of OMAFRA sector specialists can be found on the following web site: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/staff/export.htm.

Ontario Contact(s):
Mr. Dean Post
Ontario Food Exports
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - OMAFRA
5th Floor
1 Stone Road West
Guelph, Ontario  N1G 4Y2
Telephone: (519) 826-4477
Fax: (519) 826-3460
E-mail: dean.post@omaf.gov.on.ca



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