* A valuable connection, domestic or International?
* An understanding of a foreign market’s regulatory requirements?
* A strategic assessment of a foreign market’s unique needs?
* Knowing key barriers to entry before mistakes are made and time and money wasted?
* Support to overcome these barriers of entry into alternative trade channels?
* An understanding of the differences dealing with foreign distributors, brokers and operators versus domestic U.S. partners?
* Connections to leading distributors, brokers and operators in foreign markets?
* Knowledge of transacting in foreign currency and how to avoid risk?
* Help penetrating new markets with sales training and effective work in the field?
* A broad and powerful network put to work for your advantage?
With over 4 decades in the food industry, the past 18 years of my career have been focused on collaborating with the country’s largest food distributors, building trust and strong connections, and a deep understanding of what is needed to expand business outside of the continental U.S. into Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America.
The U.S. Foodservice Industry continues to experience low, single digit growth. If your organization desires more accelerated growth, perhaps having a strategy outside of the continental U.S. would be wise.