The department maintains a presence in key international regions through our network of international offices, currently located in Beijing, Hong Kong, Harbin,Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Portland and Guadalajara.
Plans call for the establishment of a modest presence in Mexico and Europe.
The department markets the Alberta Advantage internationally as a desirable location for investment or businesses, in addition to marketing Alberta's exports and company capabilities. The Branch provides the Alberta agriculture and food industry with information and intelligence on emerging opportunities in key international markets. Emerging issues and trends of significance to Alberta exporters in the sector are also identified and shared with industry, to assist businesses in their future planning and decision making. The Branch, in addition, promotes the Alberta agric-food industry and its products, services, and growth potential to contacts in target markets. The Branch works co-operatively with key partners in both government and the private sector, such as Alberta Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development, in providing services to its industry clients.