U.S. Supplier Qualification
Find out what qualifications are needed for suppliers to participate in the Branded Program
Regional Requirements
In order to be eligible for the Branded Program, your U.S. supplier must have a headquarters in one or more of the following states in the Midwest (Food Export-Midwest) and/or the Northeast (Food Export-Northeast) regions.
Midwest States
Northeast States
Not in these regions? If your U.S. supplier is not located in the Midwest or Northeast regions of the United States, they can still apply for the Branded Program through other State Regional Trade Groups:
Additional Qualifications
Company Size
Must be a small company as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration
Business Entity
Must be a registered business entity in the United States
Product Supply
Must have adequate resources and a continuous supply of products in markets where funding is requested
U.S. Content
Products must contain at least 50% U.S. agricultural content
Product Labeling
Products must be clearly labeled as Product of the U.S.
Commodity Coverage
Products cannot be covered by another commodity group
Eligible Products
Products must be value-added agricultural products including:
Special Product Notes
** Seafood Products
Eligible seafood products must be of 100% U.S. origin unless they are processed or used as an ingredient.
*** Hemp Products
Hemp products must comply with all local, state, federal or international country laws and regulations.
How Your U.S. Supplier Can Apply
Submit Pre-Qualification
Your U.S. supplier submits a pre-qualification on our U.S. website: www.foodexport.org
Create Marketing Plan
Once qualification is approved, you work with your U.S. supplier to create a proposed marketing plan
Submit Application
Your U.S. supplier submits an application on our website with the marketing plan details
Questions About Qualification?
Our team is here to help guide your U.S. supplier through the qualification process
Contact brandedinfo@foodexport.org