And they have the funds to pay for high-quality U.S. foods. The challenge for Michigan food processors, commodity shippers and agricultural suppliers is to take advantage of these growth markets by looking beyond our borders. To prepare companies for the world economy, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have put together the following slate of services. It lists all known companies with a Michigan processing or production plant, who are currently exporting or want to start.
Listings are free.
Benefits of being included in the Export Directory are two-fold. All listed companies receive the Select Michigan Global Newsletter that informs about state-organized domestic marketing and export programs. It's always a good idea for companies to perform their own cultural and product research of an intended foreign market, but MDA can help determine which markets are generally most promising for your products. Also as you research foreign markets, MDA-International can help you locate good resources for information in particular regions including agriculture attaches in U.S. Embassies, Michigan international offices and others. Five International Offices.