Want to Develop International Markets for Your Products?

Consider the USMEF Branded Products Promotion Program. The USMEF Branded Products Promotion Program provides up to 50% matching funds for eligible expenses 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 red 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 the following activities:

Trade Shows & Exhibits

• Booth fees and displays
• Shipment of materials
• Promotional/educational materials used at the show
• Overseas travel expenses for one company representative
• Demonstrators and translators

In-Store Promotions

• POS materials
• Cooking demonstrations
• Shipment of materials
• Demonstration staff

Seminars

• Room rental
• Setup costs
• Educational materials
• Interpreter

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.

Branded Resources & Application

• Want to Develop International Markets for Your Branded Products?
• Branded Products Promotion Program Overview and Guidelines
• USMEF Branded Program Application

Approved Trade Shows

• 2017 USDA Endorsed International Trade Shows
• 2017 USDA Endorsed Domestic Trade Shows

For more information on Branded Program details, please email Ashley Rassi or call her at (303) 623-6328.