Canada Hot Sauce Exporter Virtual Seminar
Event Details
The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA®) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture announce participation and registration in the following activities:
2023 WUSATA Hot Sauce Mission
July 27th, 10 am PDT
“Are You Export Ready: Canada Market” virtual seminar
hosted by Brian Jackson (CPG Brand Management) and USDA Canadian office
Learn more about the Canada market and how your hot sauce company can begin the exporting journey.
Canada was the third largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2021, importing $25 Billion of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented goods. Unparalleled regulatory cooperation, comparability and trustworthiness in food safety systems, sophisticated transportation logistics and financial markets, geographic proximity, similar consumer preferences, and relatively affluent consumers are why Canada continues to offer excellent export opportunities for new-to-export small- and medium-sized U.S. companies.
Traditional condiments are taking a backseat as Ontario residents indulge in the scorching blends of American hot sauce brands. From poutines to gourmet burgers and maple-infused dishes, hot sauce has become the essential ingredient transforming ordinary meals into unforgettable taste experiences.
In this virtual seminar, you will:
- Learn more about new-to-export opportunities in the Canada Market
- Meet virtually with experts in Canada to discuss challenges and opportunities for exporting into the market
- Evaluate how your product fits into the marketplace
- Learn about regulations when exporting to Canada
Following this seminar, if you are interested and ready to take the next step, WUSATA will host a Hot Sauce Trade Mission in October, allowing companies to travel to Toronto and attend numerous hot sauce related buyer meetings and events. 2023 Canada Hot Sauce Outbound Mission
Registration Deadline: July 25th
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Canada Hot Sauce Outbound Mission
Event Details
The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA®) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture announce participation and registration in the following activities:
2023 Canada Hot Sauce Mission & Grocery Innovations Canada Trade Show
Toronto, Canada
October 22 – 26, 2023
LOCATION:
Greater Toronto Area
GIC
Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Road
Etobicoke, Ontario
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2kYqfjXKS8LqmyrBA
- Learn more about the Canada market and how your hot sauce company can begin the exporting journey.
- Canada was the third largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2021, importing $25 Billion of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented goods.
- Unparalleled regulatory cooperation, comparability and trustworthiness in food safety systems, sophisticated transportation logistics and financial markets, geographic proximity, similar consumer preferences, and relatively affluent consumers are among the reasons why Canada continues to offer excellent export opportunities for new-to-export small- and medium-sized U.S. companies.
- Traditional condiments are taking a backseat as Ontario residents indulge in the scorching blends of American hot sauce brands. From poutines to gourmet burgers and maple-infused dishes, hot sauce has become the essential ingredient transforming ordinary meals into unforgettable taste experiences.
- WUSATA will be hosting a hot sauce only Trade Mission in October, that will allow companies to travel to Toronto and attend numerous hot sauce related buyer meetings and events.
Benefits of Participation:
- Learn more about New-to-Export Opportunities in the Canada Market.
- Meet with buyers, brokers, and distributors interested in the hot sauce category.
- Evaluate how your product fits in the marketplace.
- Meet with buyers, importers, distributors, and brokers at Food Innovations TradeShow.
- Shipping of Sample Products up to $500 reimbursement
- Hotels covered for 1 company representative during the mission
Tentative Itinerary:
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Sunday October 22, 2023
- Travel to Toronto
Monday October 23, 2023
- USDA Overview Canadian Market
- Retail Tours
- Grocery Innovations Canada Show
- Open Reception (Featuring food truck including hot sauces from participating companies)
Tuesday October 24, 2023
- Grocery Innovations Canada Show
- Booth, featuring participating products.
Wednesday October 25, 2023
- Grocery Innovations Canada Show
- Booth, featuring participating products.
Thursday October 26, 2023
- Travel Back
Participation Fee:
- $250 for In-Person Participation (Travel Required)
- $100 for Product Representation (No Travel Required)
Registration Deadline: August 25, 2023
Sign Up
About Toronto:
Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario in Canada. It is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth largest city in North America. Toronto is a multicultural city and the country’s financial and commercial centre. Its location on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, which forms part of the border between Canada and the United States, and its access to Atlantic shipping via the St. Lawrence Seaway and to major U.S. industrial centres via the Great Lakes have enabled Toronto to become an important international trading centre1.
Toronto has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 21°C (70°F) while in January it is -5°C (23°F)1.
Hotel Recommendations
- Gladstone House Hotel – Hotel Website
- The Broadview Hotel – Hotel Website
- Downtown Marriot Downtown Toronto Hotel – Hotel Website
Best Local Coffee Houses (Multiple locations)
- Balzacs – https://balzacs.com/pages/cafe-locations
- Dark Horse – https://www.darkhorseespresso.com/locations
- Pilot Coffee – https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/locations
- Jimmy’s Coffee – http://www.jimmyscoffee.ca/locations
Transportation
- Beck Taxi: 416-751-555
- Uber
- TTC (Toronto Transit) – Routes and Schedules
– safe and very easy to use
– subway, bus and street car
Location Highlights
- TimeOut Toronto – Fulsome Guide
- BlogTo – – Local Resource & Guide
- Visit Toronto | Destination Toronto
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Will Predhomme
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Amanda Johnson
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Ilya Rubin
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Kelly Staples – 416-526-3800
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