Since its inception, the Group Export has made it a point of honour to accompany its members to the most popular trade shows around the world.
The association helps agri-food exporters achieve optimal return on investment at trade shows. The Market Development team carefully selects relevant trade shows to support businesses in breaking into new markets and strengthening their presence in existing ones. Export advisors are committed to maximizing sales and increasing brand visibility for local companies, while providing tailored support to ensure they are well prepared for their participation.
Careful trade shows’ selection
Each year, the Group Export carefully selects the tradeshows to which it will participate with its members, in Canada and internationally.
Each trade show is selected based on several factors, including market potential, market diversification, and accessibility for Quebec exporters’ products, to offer a program adapted to the needs of its members.
Trade shows are a strategic and privileged place to present agri-food companies’ products to national and international buyers, to analyze the competition, to enter new markets or to consolidate gains with existing clients.
A turnkey presence on the markets
Despite all the interest they represent, the organization of these large-scale professional events, both internationally and in Canadian markets outside Quebec, remains complex and requires a lot of time.
Always keeping it’s members’ interests in mind, Groupe Export’s export advisors offer complete guidance and support, starting with registration. Groupe Export plans Quebec presence in tradeshows with a special attention towards their member’s needs:
- Targeting of promising trade show
- Management of the exhibition space and its components (booth, layout, printing, etc.)
- Consolidation and shipment of samples
- Return of exhibition material (Canada and United States)
- Support on site for the entire show
A turnkey formula with our seasoned project managers!
Picture: Fromagerie Bergeron during SIAL Canada 2025 in Toronto
Financial assistance within your reach
The Group Export’s activities are supported by both levels of government and fees are subsidized through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) and the Export Fund.
These funds support the participation of exporting companies in activities that allow them to get in touch with foreign buyers and work on developing new markets.
Eligible expenses for this financial assistance include:
- Rental space for a booth at trade shows
- Additional booth accommodations
- Shipping costs for samples
- Customs clearance and handling of goods
- Travel and accommodation expenses, etc.
Grants can cover up to 75% of expenses.
Collective Programming – Financial Assistance and Claims
Trade show selection is based on a variety of criteria, including member interest, market diversification, and the export potential of the sector.
Partially subsidized by one or both levels of government, provincial and/or federal, participating companies benefit from logistical support, such as product consolidation, allowing them to focus on business development.
To learn more about the financial benefits available through the Collective Program, please consult the dedicated page.
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