From Our Table to Yours
Canada and the United States not only share one of the longest borders in the world, but also similar traditions, cultures and appreciation of food.
What is Taste USA?
Taste USA represents over 40 U.S. trade associations that offer you an amazing selection of fresh and high-quality U.S. food and beverage products, as well as pre-packaged goods. Everything from table grapes to craft beer. Most of our products are available throughout the year to complement the Canadian production season.
With the geographical proximity between Canada and the United States, you often hear stories about the interrelated relationship between growers, manufacturers and packers of various products and commodities on both sides of the borders. Taste USA represents all growers, suppliers and trade associations that ensure you get the best quality food from your neighbor next door.
What Do We Do?
Taste USA is promoted through various marketing and promotional activities,
including but not limited to
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Trade shows like SIAL Canada, CHFA trade Show, CPMA trade show
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Consumer shows like the National Women’s Show and Live the Smart Way Expo
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Festivals like EAT! Vancouver and Vancouver International Wine Festival
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Educational seminars for Canadian trade professionals
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Online promotions through social media
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Promotional demos at major retails stores and provincial liquor retail stores.s
Our History
Taste USA is the brand that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. trade associations use to promote their commodities and products to consumers and trade in Canada.
FAS works closely with the U.S. trade Associations and the Canadian industry professionals to promote a positive image of U.S. products and commodities and create opportunities for U.S. suppliers to connect with Canadian buyers, importers, retailers, manufacturers and foodservice professionals to build strong trade relationships.
Supplier Information
Through our partnerships with State Regional Trade Groups, we can connect you with U.S. farmers, producers and suppliers from anywhere in the United States to help you find new products for your consumers
We Can Help Connect You With the Right Suppliers and the Right Information
We also offer the following services through our various trade-focused programs:
- Trade missions to bring U.S. suppliers to meet you in Canada or take you to meet them in their States;
- USA pavilions in major Canadian trade shows like SIAL Canada and U.S. trade shows like Natural Products Expo, where you can identify new U.S. products and connect with exhibitors;
- Annual reports providing an overview of the Canadian retail, foodservice and food processing sectors, all available on the Global Agricultural Information Network.
State Regional Trade Group
Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, America Samoa
+1 (360) 693 – 3373
State Regional Trade Group
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
+1 (312) 334 – 9200
State Regional Trade Group
Food Export USA Northeast
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
+1 (215) 829 – 9111
State Regional Trade Group
Southern U.S. Trade Association
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
+1 (504) 568 – 5986
Let’s Connect
If you are interested in collaborating with us or are looking for an opportunity to connect with U.S. suppliers to grow your business, please call us or send us a message
