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February 29-March 2, 2012
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

 
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The International Pet Food Buyers Mission at Global Pet Expo: One-on-One Meetings with Qualified Buyers

Sponsored by Food Export USA-Northeast and APPA, the Pet Food Buyers Mission held in conjunction with Global Pet Expo, is a great opportunity to meet with pre-qualified buyers who are interested in purchasing U.S. pet food. Meet buyers from Canada, Japan, South Korea, Panama, Trinidad and the United Kingdom. 

For:                 APPA Members who are U.S. Pet Food OR Agricultural Product 
                      
Manufacturers
Date:              Tuesday, February 28th 
Time:              9:00am-5:00pm
Location:        Orange County Convention Center, Room W207B
Cost:               $150

Registration Deadline:  February 10, 2012

In 2011, Buyers Mission's participants reported an actual sales of more than $3.5 million, and a projected increase in export sales of more that $1.3 million! Participants will have approximately 25 minutes to meet with each buyer from the above mentioned countries based on their buyer profiles. This Buyers Mission is a cost-effective, convenient way to generate new sales leads as well as make an international impact with your U.S. pet products.

Qualifications

  • You must be a U.S. business
  • Your product must be produced in the U.S.
  • Product must contain at least 50% U.S. agricultural content by weight (apart from water and packaging.) 

 

Click Here for more Information and to Register

 


FREE ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS WITH APPA SERVICE PROVIDERS

One-on-one appointments may be requested with your APPA Member Service Providers.  Appointments are available during the following hours: 

Wed., February 29:          Between 10:00am-4:00pm
Thu., March 1:                  Between 10:00am-4:00pm
Fri., March 2:                    Between 10:00am-2:00pm
 

Appointments are available with:

Click here to choose the Service Providers with whom you would like to meet. The Service Provider will contact you to schedule an appointment at a mutually convenient time.


FREE SEMINARS FOR APPA MEMBERS 

WEDNESDAY, February 29, 2012

U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2012-2013 

Presented by: David Lummis, Packaged Facts
Time:  1:00-2:00pm
Location:  Room W208B
 

Find out what to expect in the U.S. pet market in 2012 and beyond.  Packaged Facts Senior Pet Market Analyst, David Lummis, analyzes key market developments, identifies growth opportunities, makes predictions, and answers your questions.  During this 45 minute session, topics will include high-growth market segments, retail channel trends during the economic New Normal, mergers & acquisitions, demographic opportunities, and subjects suggested by the audience.

Click here to register

Import Compliance Update Post 9/11

Presented by:  American River International
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Location:  W208B

This seminar will is designed for U.S. based APPA members who are either currently importing or who want to start importing.  Members will be updated on the numerous compliance and security issues that have gone into effect since 9/11/01.

Topics will include:

  • Current Changes in  Import Global Supply Chain Management
  • Review of  Post 9/11 Import Compliance Issues
  • HTS Classification, Valuation & Record Keeping
  • ISF (Importer Security Filing or 10+2)
  • C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)

Click here to register


THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012

APPA National Pet Market Opportunity Study - DEBUT!

Presented by:  Fran Berger and Julie Springer, APPA Research Analysts
Time:  11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:  W208B

Get a comprehensive overview of the premier edition of The APPA National Pet Market Opportunity Study.  Learn how to identify market opportunities and understand barriers to pet ownership via an in-depth analysis of previous and non-pet owners.  A need-gap analysis explores personal attitude statements as a comparison to those of current pet owners.  Take full advantage and discover how this APPA Study can help with your market research needs.    

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INCOterms 2012 Update

Presented by:  Neil Lenok, American River International

Time:  3:00pm-4:00pm

Location:  Room W208B

If you are trading internationally, you must attend this seminar.  The INCOterms rules are the worldwide standard used in international and domestic contracts for the sale and shipping of goods.  They help traders avoid costly mistakes and risks involved in the delivery of goods from sellers to buyers.

Attend this seminar to understand INCOterms and why they are important to you as an international trader.

Click here to register

 

New Member Welcome

Time:  6:00-7:00pm

Location:  APPA Member Services Booth #2401 

This will be a Meet n' Greet reception for new APPA members since April 2011.  Come meet APPA staff and key industry leaders to network and learn more about APPA membership and Global Pet Expo.   Light refreshments will be served

 Click here to register


 
 

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