Marketing Events
USDEC marketing programs are seizing new and expanded business and innovation opportunities for U.S. cheese, ingredients, and other dairy products. Peruse the searchable listing below of upcoming USDEC trade shows, seminars and other key activities sparking interest in U.S. dairy. New activities and event descriptions will continue to be updated as further details are confirmed.
If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Suzanna Stohr (sstorhr@usdec.org) for ingredients activities or Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org) for cheese activities. We also encourage you to first review the Event Registration Policy regarding USDEC member participation in activities.

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U.S. Dairy Ingredient Innovation Seminar
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamOn September 30, USDEC will host a U.S. Dairy Ingredient Innovation Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This event will showcase the growing potential for food and beverage innovation using U.S. dairy ingredients uniquely positioned to meet local demand. Vietnamese food industry professionals will gain insights into consumer preferences, emerging market trends, and new product development opportunities featuring U.S. dairy ingredients. Experts will also discuss the nutritional benefits and...
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Espacio Trade Show 2025
Santiago, ChileUSDEC will be hosting a USA Cheese Pavilion at Espacio Food and Service Trade Show taking place in Santiago, Chile, September 30 - October 2, 2025. The show provides an opportunity for U.S. Cheese Suppliers to showcase their cheese portfolio to a diverse and influential audience, including importers and distributors, wholesalers, retailers, foodservice operators, and gastronomy professionals. These participants come from Chile and other countries in the region, providing a unique opportunity to...
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U.S. Dairy Protein Trade and Innovation Seminar
Taipei, TaiwanNew this year, Taiwan has been added as a key target market for conducting USDEC ingredient marketing programs with a focus on elevating health and wellness centric innovation opportunities with U.S. whey and milk proteins. A U.S. Dairy Protein Trade and Innovation Seminar will be held on October 2 in Taipei, inviting food and beverage buyers and formulators to share the limitless health and wellness-positioned innovation opportunities possible with U.S. whey and milk protein ingredients....
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Food Tech Summit & Expo
Mexico City, MexicoThe Food Tech Summit and Expo is the largest food ingredients trade show in Mexico and Central America, offering a key opportunity to engage with trade from the region.USDEC's booth at Food Tech Summit and Expo will have 8 spaces available for members to co-exhibit. Below is the number of remaining spaces available. To reserve a booth space with USDEC, please contact Suzanna Stohr (sstohr@usdec.org). NO SPACES REMAINING The Food Tech Summit and Expo is the largest food ingredients trade show...
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CDIA Mission to the USA
USAUSDEC will be accompanying a group of Chinese dairy industry professionals, including representatives from the China Dairy Industry Association (CDIA) in the United States during the week of October 13 to 18. The mission aims to visit dairy processing plants, with a primary focus on ingredients such as lactose and whey proteins. The group will also visit Research Centers and do market visits. We're in the process of developing the schedule for the week. Members who may be interested to offer...
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CIFST's Annual Conference
Guangzhou, ChinaUSDEC will participate in a nutrition session during the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) 22nd Annual Conference October 29-31, 2025. More details will be shared soon. USDEC members and customers are invited to attend the session. For more information and to let us know you're interested in participating in the event, please contact Annie Bienvenue (abienvenue@usdec.org). USDEC will participate in a nutrition session during the Chinese Institute of Food Science and...
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Korean Nutrition Society Conference
Seoul, KoreaSouth Korea has become a super-aged society, with more than 20% of the population currently aged 65 and older. As a nutritional powerhouse ingredient with muscle-supporting benefits, U.S. dairy proteins can help play a role in supporting the unique food and health needs of the nation's rapidly aging society. To address these opportunities and public health needs, USDEC is participating in the annual Korean Nutrition Society (KNS) Conference taking place in Seoul on October 31, 2025. KNS was...
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Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Dubai, UAEGulfood Manufacturing is a regional and ingredient-focused food trade event dedicated to the Middle East food and beverage processing sector. Many consider it a must-attend innovation platform and networking opportunity for the Middle East region. At the 2024 show, an estimated 45,000 visitors and 2,500 exhibitors participated, making this one of the largest ingredient-focused trade shows in the world, providing attendees with insights into the latest trends related to ingredients, manufacturing...
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U.S. Dairy Protein Nutrition Seminar
São Paulo, BrazilOn November 4, USDEC will organize a seminar highlighting the nutritional advantages of dairy proteins and introducing new opportunities for product innovation tailored to Brazilian consumers' nutrition priorities. The seminar will focus on engaging Brazilian sports nutrition processing companies and food and beverage manufacturers and will emphasize the nutritional advantages and opportunities for innovation with U.S. dairy proteins. On November 4, USDEC will organize a seminar highlighting...
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World Cheese Awards 2025
Bern, SwitzerlandThe World Cheese Awards (WCA) is one of the most respected competitions in the world attracting thousands of entries each year, and your company's cheese could be among the contenders! This year it will be taking place in Switzerland from November 12-14th. USDEC will be supporting U.S. cheesemakers by once again covering the WCA entry costs for the first 200 U.S. cow's milk (including mixed-milk) cheeses entered into the competition. USDEC will also provide support applying for the shipping...