INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
The Office of International Marketing connects Virginia businesses with export opportunities. Our mission is to promote Virginia’s portfolio of high-quality and high-value agricultural products to a discerning global audience through innovative and memorable experiences. We help Virginia agriculture, food, beverage, seafood, animal health, and forest-product businesses expand into international markets by identifying buyers, navigating export requirements, and organizing trade show opportunities.
How Our Experts Can Help
- Trade shows and trade missions: Leading the development, design, and execution of exhibition space at impactful trade events on behalf of Virginia companies
- Market research and campaign development: Identifying opportunities and strategic partners for brand promotion, sales, and funding sources
- Match-making with vetted buyers and agents: Connecting Virginia companies to industry representatives ready to buy new products
- Media and ad campaigns: Creating promotional material, graphic design, visual imagery and press releases, and planning media outreach
Training and Education
Learn from experts specific to your industry or desired export region.
Export Readiness Training
Virtual
Canada Export Readiness Training: Seafood
Event Type: Webinar
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. EDT
Register: Pre-register now
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virtual
Canada Export Readiness Training: Animal Nutrition and Feed
Event Type: Webinar
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. EDT
Register: Pre-register now
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virtual
Southeast Asia Export Readiness Training: Forestry Products
Event Type: Webinar
Date: October 29, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. EDT
Register: Pre-register now
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) Webinars
Tools for Exporting Success
Date: Sep. 2, 2026
Time: 10:00am-11:30am EDT
Exporting Seafood to Canada: What U.S. Companies Need to Know
Date: Sep. 22, 2026
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm EDT
Export Readiness Training
Dates: Three sessions on Oct. 8, 15, and 22, 2026.
International Marketing Events
Find details on upcoming International Marketing events according to industry.
Forestry
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: September 16 - 18, 2026
Visit Thailand International WOODWORKING & FURNITURE EXHIBITION to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Manila, Philippines
Philippine International Furniture Show
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 4 - 6, 2027
Visit Philippine International Furniture Show to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cologne, Germany
Interzum Cologne
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: May 11 - 14, 2027
Visit Interzum Cologne to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Seafood
Virginia, USA
Virginia Seafood Inbound Mission
Event Type: Reverse Trade Mission
Date: November 3 - 7, 2026
Contact: Rachael Peabody
Email: rachael.peabody@vdacs.virginia.gov
Boston, MA
Seafood Expo North America (SENA)
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 7 - 9, 2027
Visit Seafood Expo NORTH AMERICA to learn more.
Contact: Rachael Peabody
Email: rachael.peabody@vdacs.virginia.gov
Food and Beverage
Toronto, Canada
Restaurants Canada
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 7 - 9, 2027
Visit Restaurants Canada Presents: RC Show to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Tokyo, Japan
Foodex Japan (SUSTA)
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 9 - 12, 2027
Visit FOODEX JAPAN to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Dubai, UAE
Gulfood (SUSTA)
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 9 - 12, 2027
Visit Gulfood 2027 to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Beer, Wine and Spirits
Berlin, Germany
Bar Convent Berlin
Date: October 12 - 14, 2026
Visit Bar Convent Berlin to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virgina, USA
Virginia Wine Inbound Mission
Event Type: Reverse Trade Mission
Date: October 27 - 29, 2026
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Paris, France
Vinexpo Wine Paris
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: February 15 - 17, 2027
Visit Wine Paris to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
London, UK
Whisky Live London
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 19 - 20, 2027
Visit Whisky Live and Fine Spirits London to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Animal Health and Nutrition
Kigali, Rwanda
VIV Africa
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: October 7 - 8, 2026
Visit VIV Africa to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Atlanta, GA
IPPE: International Production & Processing Expo
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: January 26 - 28, 2027
Visit IPPE INTERNATIONAL to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Bangkok, Thailand
VIV Asia 2027
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 10 - 12, 2027
Visit VIV Asia to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Expert Resources and Global Network
The Office of International Marketing (OIM) has expert resources and a global network of trade representatives ready to assist Virginia businesses. We also partner with organizations like the Southern United States Trade Association, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), and American Hardwood Export Council, as well as a variety of commodity export associations.
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Contact
Contact the Office of International Marketing team with questions about exporting.
Jesse Phillips,
Director of International Marketing
804-225-4572
jesse.phillips@vdacs.virginia.gov
Gretchen Clark,
International Marketing Specialist
(wine, spirits, animal health and nutrition)
804-786-3162
gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Pauline Evins,
International Project Coordinator
(craft beer, food and beverage, forestry, seafood)
804-786-3953
pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov