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SUMMARY:Webinar - Retail Mentorship Program Part 1: Introduction to U.S. Retail Market
DESCRIPTION:Topics to be covered: Overview of the U.S. retail market\, Understanding what retailers like Walmart and Kroger look for in new products\, Importance of innovation and uniqueness\, Supplier’s ability to execute on purchase orders (POs) \n  \nTo view this webinar: \nhttps://youtu.be/8xx0jcTYG74 \n 
URL:https://www.usafricatradedesk.com/event/webinar-part-1-introduction-to-u-s-retail-market/
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SUMMARY:Niger Delta-Georgia Economic Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce that Gavin van der Burgh has been invited as a panel speaker at the Niger Delta-Georgia Economic Business Summit in Atlanta on July 26th and 27th\, 2024\, representing USATD. \nThe summit aims to foster strategic partnerships and collaboration between the Niger Delta region and the United States\, particularly in the areas of trade\, investment\, and business development.
URL:https://www.usafricatradedesk.com/event/niger-delta-georgia-economic-business-summit/
LOCATION:ATLANTA\, GA
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SUMMARY:African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Annual Forum in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that she will host the 21st U.S.–sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) in Washington\, D.C.\, from July 24 to 26\, 2024. \n“AGOA has been the cornerstone of our economic partnership with sub-Saharan Africa for over twenty years\,” said Ambassador Tai.  “This Forum is an opportunity to discuss how we can make the program more effective\, to address today’s challenges and deliver real benefits to more people across the continent.  I look forward to welcoming my fellow ministers and guests to Washington.” \nThe theme for this year’s AGOA Forum is “Beyond 2025: Reimagining AGOA for an Inclusive\, Sustainable and Prosperous Tomorrow.”  Over the course of the event\, participants will engage in discussions on how the United States and sub-Saharan African partners can work together to make AGOA more transformative and ensure that the program can be an effective tool to drive inclusive\, sustainable economic growth for more people and advance regional integration efforts. \nThe AGOA Forum will bring together the governments of the United States and AGOA-eligible countries\, as well as representatives from key regional economic organizations\, civil society\, labor\, and the private sector.  The July 25 to 26 Ministerial program will feature plenary sessions on the present and future of AGOA and U.S.–Africa trade and investment cooperation\, as well as breakout sessions on various topics.  It will be preceded on July 24 by a Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum and a Private Sector Forum.
URL:https://www.usafricatradedesk.com/event/african-growth-and-opportunity-act-agoa-annual-forum-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Fancy Food Show
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 68th year\, the Summer Fancy Food Show is a celebration of specialty foods. \nJoin us now to showcase at this exciting event in New York.
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LOCATION:New York
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SUMMARY:Corporate Council of Africa Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, our team had the privilege of attending the enlightening Corporate Council on Africa Council of Africa Summit\, where we participated in a panel discussion. This session hosted by Prosper Africa delved deeper into the recently launched ‘Africa Trade Desk’. This platform explored the innovative\, technological\, and collaborative efforts transforming U.S.-Africa trade relations. \nThe panel\, expertly moderated by British Robinson\, provided an in-depth look at how the US Africa Trade Desk is directly connecting African producers with the U.S. market. Gavin van der Burgh walked us through the mechanics of this demand-driven model\, which is supported by major U.S. retailers. Jason Ferraro further enriched the discussion by highlighting how multicultural flavor profiles are increasingly influencing consumer choices in the USA. \nShaquana “Shaq” Teasley – DBS\, CCS\, MSLR offered insights into overcoming regulatory challenges that African exporters face\, and Matthew Bonner\, COO of EAS Advisors\, LLC\, discussed the critical financial support the US Africa Trade Desk will provide to exporters meeting the demands of U.S. retailers. \nThis summit was a fantastic opportunity for learning and networking\, and we are excited to leverage these insights to further our mission of promoting healthy\, ethically produced food products. We encourage exporters interested in expanding their reach to visit www.usafricatradedesk.com or www.usatd.org and join our network. \nLooking forward to more such impactful sessions!\nhashtag#CCAfricaSummit hashtag#USAfricaTrade hashtag#Innovation hashtag#Collaboration hashtag#EthicalTrade
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SUMMARY:U.S.A. Africa Trade Desk officially launched
DESCRIPTION:On March 27\, 2024\, the U.S.A. Africa Trade Desk was officially launched during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event. \nPress Release \nToday\, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the U.S.A. Africa Trade Desk\, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event\, an event highlighting the economic relationship between the United States and Africa\, with a spotlight on South Africa. \nThe U.S.A. Africa Trade Desk\, a public-private partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures\, is set to facilitate at least $300 million in export sales between Africa and the United States within the next 18 months. The U.S.A. Africa Trade Desk bridges the gap between African suppliers and U.S. retailers by establishing a secure supply chain from Africa to U.S. retailers by consolidating logistics\, insurance\, and track and trace technology from farm to retailer. Initially\, the focus will remain on specialty food products such as seafood\, peppadews\, stone fruit\, citrus\, and high-value herbs and vegetables. This initiative aggregates products from African suppliers\, secures firm orders from its established network of U.S. buyers\, and accesses financial resources to fund large orders. It supports U.S. retailers in diversifying their sourcing\, reducing dependencies on traditional supply chains\, and embracing high-quality\, sustainable products from Africa\, and also aims to mentor and scale African suppliers for success in the U.S. market. The U.S.A. Africa Trade Desk will help streamline business for African farmers by addressing hurdles including logistics and overseas marketing. \nProsper Africa is a U.S. Presidential-level national security initiative created to increase trade and investment at transformative levels. Prosper Africa is leading innovative approaches to U.S. Africa trade relations and is changing the way we do business with Africa. \nGavin van der Burgh\, Founder USA Africa Trade Desk\, together with Brian McDaniel\, DaymonWorldwide\, Andrew Maren\, Profit Share Partners and William Fanjoy from Prosper Africa\, Moderated by Mary Gounder from USAID.
URL:https://www.usafricatradedesk.com/event/u-s-a-africa-trade-desk-officially-launched/
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