Cornwall Ontario – Are you a food producer interested in expanding your market to the United States or abroad? Do you have questions about government regulations on food export?  Do you have exporting plans on the horizon and want to know where can you go for information?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you will find value in an upcoming interactive webinar hosted by the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre and delivered by Kathryn Liotta, Senior Export Officer with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

Exports play an increasingly important role in Ontario’s economy and could play an important role in the future of your company. Understanding the process, regulations and international food distribution are necessary components to expanding your market outside of Canada.

“The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ontario Food Export specializes in providing Ontario companies with market intelligence, support and connections to help you achieve your goals”, says OMAFRA Senior Export Officer, Kathryn Liotta.

The webinar will explore how OMAFRA can help Ontario companies like yours. Topics discussed include export financing, product labelling, US tax laws, food brokerage, food distribution, food and drug regulations, customs and customs brokerage.

“Food producers across our region interested in selling their products abroad will find value in attending this webinar,” says Shauna Baggs, Business Consultant, Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre.  “This session will provide food producers with an introduction to some key factors that are important to consider to enter the international market.”

Who Should Attend?

Sales/Marketing/Logistics Staff of:

  • Companies considering exporting
  • Companies recently started exporting
  • Export companies with new staff

Webinar Details

Title: Food Producer Export Webinar
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Channel: Zoom

There is no cost to attend the webinar, however advance registration is required.

Click HERE to register now!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdO2oqjouHt1mpMUs_qYkrIT8TuBXYWli

About OMAFRA

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is an Ontario government ministry responsible for the food, agriculture and rural sectors of the Canadian province of Ontario. OMAFRA is focused on growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and supporting rural communities, helping to create a stronger economy for the province.

Website: http://omafra.gov.on.ca/