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Ag Exporter is written for importers of American food and agricultural products. In a quarterly magazine format — and now through this  newsletter — we bring U.S. exporters and their products closer to you, the buyers, by featuring profiles and analysis of companies, products and regions.

Our goal is to enable and empower importers around the world to be better informed buyers of U.S. food and agricultural products.

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Chef Paul Prudhomme’s

Magic Seasoning Blends

New Oarleans, Louisiana

Chef Paul Prudhomme continues to enlarge New Orleans, Louisiana-based Magic Seasoning Blends’ family of all-natural products. Our Shrimp Magic seasoning blend is now available in foodservice and retail packaging. Available in both 5-ounce and 24-ounce canisters, it adds great flavor to any shrimp, lobster, crab or any seafood recipe. Stop by Magic Seasoning Blends’ stand at SIAL for more details.

Booth No. 221

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American Indian Foods

Billings, Montana

The goal of “American Indian Foods” is to put Tribally-owned businesses in contact with buyers interested in food & agriculture products. To experience these authentic Native American tastes, be sure and watch for the “Made by American Indians” trademark.

Booth No. 101

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S&P Marketing, Inc.

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Operated by food scientists, S&P Marketing is a global supplier of processed fruit. Its premium line includes organic and conventional fruit juices, purees, individually quick frozen (IQF) and dried fruits for industrial markets with retail under the ProSun brand.  S&P is a principal supplier of prickly pear, one of nature's richest superfruits.

Booth No. 244

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Eli’s Cheesecake Co.

Chicago, Illinois

Family-owned Eli’s Cheesecake Co. has baked its world-famous cheesecakes since 1980. Eli uses only the highest-quality, all-natural ingredients to achieve its cheesecakes’ unique taste and texture. Each cheesecake is handmade and decorated at Eli’s Cheesecake World in Chicago.

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Álainn Exporting

Arlington, Virginia

Álainn Exporting markets and exports gourmet, natural and organic products throughout the world. We offer more than 400 top-quality products manufactured in the United States, including dried fruits and vegetables, natural and flavored nuts, wine, maple syrup, cookies, kids’ meals, saltwater taffy and much more.

Booth No. 320

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Bedford Industries, Inc.

Worthington, Minnesota

Bedford Industries is the maker of ElastiTag, the innovative hang tag used for branding, POP coupons, product identity, cross-merchandising and direct-marketing promotions. The high-impact product includes special features such as digital printing, scented elastomers, variable data printing, spooled tags, writeable coatings and multiple-panel tags.

Booth No. 213

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Food Export

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food Export Midwest and Food Export Northeast are non-profit organizations that provide programs and services that assist U.S. food and agricultural companies in growing export sales. They also assist importers in locating potential U.S. suppliers.

Booth No. 305

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Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.

Terra Bella, California

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella is America’s second largest grower/processor of California Pistachios. Setton offers raw and roasted-salted U.S. extra No. 1 all naturally opened California pistachios, raw 80 percent whole kernels, kernel splits and flavored in-shell pistachios, including Asian soy, chili-lemon, garlic-onion, hickory and jalapeno.  

Booth No. 206

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Jelly Belly Candy Co.

Fairfield, California

Jelly Belly Candy Co. produces a wide array of gourmet confections sold worldwide. Jelly Belly makes jelly beans with fruit purees, juices and natural flavorings to create 50 true-to-life, official flavors.  

Booth No. 209

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American Trading International, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

American Trading International is an export trading company servicing the needs of food and beverage importers worldwide in five major categories: name-brand products, value or generic products, private-label products, foodservice and bulk/raw ingredients. All sizes and packaging styles are available. 

Booth No. 329

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Before & After Candy, LLC

Oxnard, California

Before & After Candy has added a 36-unit Fishbowl Counter Display, the latest release in high-fashion POP displays, to its award-winning line of sugar-free mints packaged in unique designer tins. The eye-catching display joins the company’s original family of POP boxes, clip strips, sidekicks and club packs.

Booth No. 215

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Ciao Bella Gelato Co., Inc.

Irvington, New Jersey

Since 1983, Ciao Bella has set the dessert standard for innovation and supreme indulgence with its collection of all-natural gelato and sorbet pints. Offering unique and intense flavors, such as Blood Orange sorbet and Key Lime Graham Cracker gelato, Ciao Bella uses only the most elite and pure ingredients, resulting in frozen specialties that embody both classic Italy and modern America.

Booth No. 215

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation

Denver, Colorado

USMEF is a nonprofit trade association working to create new opportunities and develop existing international markets for U.S. beef, pork, lamb and veal. USMEF has offices in Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Mexico City and Brussels. Its special market representatives covering China, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America and the Caribbean. This worldwide network of offices has forged a series of partnerships, allowing USMEF, U.S. companies and U.S. products to become integral parts of international red meat markets.

Booth Nos. 131, 133, 135, 137, 230-237, 330, 332, 334 and 336

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FineSaler, LLC

Greenwich, Connecticut

FineSaler functions as an export department for U.S. fine food manufacturers, representing them in selected markets in Asia and acting as their exclusive distributor on a buy-sell basis. FineSaler is proud to bring American products of excellence to chef and gourmet customers in Asia and especially in Japan.

Booth No. 103

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Turkey Hill Dairy

Conestoga, Pennsylvannia

Turkey Hill Dairy produces the fifth largest-selling premium ice cream brand and the top-selling refrigerated iced tea brand in the United States. The third-generation, family-run dairy sells its products in a market that extends throughout the eastern United States and abroad. Turkey Hill Dairy recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary and continues to implement its mission statement of “Building A Brand People Can Trust.”

Booth No. 346

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Graceland Fruit, Inc.

Frankfort, Michigan

Graceland Fruit is the world’s largest producer of infused dried fruit and vegetable ingredients. Graceland Fruit will showcase its extraordinary food ingredients and new product developments at the FoodEx Japan 2009. Discover opportunities to bring healthful flavor to a wide variety of consumer products with ingredients, such as blueberries and cranberries, which are especially high in antioxidants and essential vitamins.

Booth No. 117

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