Marketing Events

USDEC marketing programs are seizing new and expanded business and innovation opportunities for U.S. cheese, ingredients, and other dairy products. Peruse the searchable listing below of upcoming USDEC trade shows, seminars and other key activities sparking interest in U.S. dairy. New activities and event descriptions will continue to be updated as further details are confirmed.

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Suzanna Stohr (sstorhr@usdec.org) for ingredients activities or Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org) for cheese activities. We also encourage you to first review the Event Registration Policy regarding USDEC member participation in activities.


10 results Upcoming Events | Past Events

  • Food and Hospitality China 2026

    Shanghai, China

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    USDEC will host a USA Cheese pavilion at the 2026 Food and Hospitality China. Interested members should contact Nuhami Alemu for more information. 

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  • U.S. Dairy Protein Trade & Innovation Seminar and Member Briefing Session

    Taipei, Taiwan

    USDEC will hold a U.S. Dairy Protein Trade & Innovation Seminar in Taipei on November 12, inviting key decision makers from food and beverage manufacturers and importers to explore the evolving supply and innovation advantages of made-in-USA dairy ingredients for Taiwan's growing health and wellness segment. The aim of the seminar is to spur expanded, health-focused innovation with U.S. dairy (with an emphasis on dairy proteins) in diversified, mainstream foods and beverages while also...

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  • Technical Training Workshop

    Bogotá, Colombia

    USDEC will host an in-country workshop on November 11, 2026, to train participants on how and why to use U.S. dairy ingredients to manufacture native Colombian cheeses and dairy products. Classroom and hands-on sessions will be featured. Participants will primarily include small-to medium-sized Colombian native cheese and dairy processors.

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  • World Cheese Awards 2026

    Córdoba, Spain

    The World Cheese Awards (WCA) is one of the most respected competitions in the world, attracting thousands of entries each year, and your company's cheese could be among the contenders! This year it will be taking place in Córdoba, Spain on November 12, 2026.

    For specific registration instructions or questions about the competition, please reach out to

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  • USDEC Cheese Reverse Trade Mission from China – Supplier Showcase

    San Francisco, California

    USDEC is hosting 7 importers & distributors from China for a cheese-focused Reverse Trade Mission to the U.S. On Thursday, December 1st, USDEC will host a U.S. Supplier Showcase in San Francisco, CA at the Argonaut Hotel where suppliers will be able to connect with these purchasing decision makers from key cheese buying companies and introduce their companies and product portfolios. For detailed company profiles and products of interest, please
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  • Butter & Milkfat Business Forum

    Seoul, South Korea

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    The United States' shift from a butter-deficit to a surplus position is creating new opportunities to expand U.S. butter, AMF and milkfat ingredient exports. Marking the first of several anticipated milkfat-focused ingredient marketing activities globally, USDEC will bring U.S. suppliers and Korean customers together for an inaugural Butter and Milkfat Business Forum event in...

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  • Food Ingredients China 2027

    Shanghai, China

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    USDEC invites members to register for a space in the USDEC booth (located in the USA Pavilion) at the Food Ingredient China (FIC) Trade Show, March 17-19, 2027, in Shanghai.

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  • Food Ingredients South America 2027

    São Paulo, Brazil

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    Food Ingredients South America (FISA) is the largest event in the food and beverage industry in South America, attended primarily by food and beverage processors from Brazil, but drawing attendees from the broader region.

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  • Food Tech Summit & Expo 2027

    Mexico City, Mexico

    The Food Tech Summit & Expo is the premier food ingredients trade show in Mexico and Central America, offering an excellent opportunity to engage with food and beverage industry professionals from across the region.

    USDEC will be exhibiting at the 2027 event on September 29-30, 2027, and a limited number of co-exhibitor spaces will be available for member companies. Registration will open in early 2027.

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  • Gulfood Manufacturing 2027

    Dubai, UAE

    Gulfood Manufacturing is the Middle East's leading food manufacturing and ingredients trade event, bringing together professionals from across the food and beverage processing industry. As one of the world's largest ingredient-focused trade shows, it provides valuable insights into emerging trends in ingredients, food processing, manufacturing technologies, automation, packaging, and supply chain solutions.

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