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is a non-profit organization that facilitates trade between small to medium-sized southern U.S. companies and overseas importers. Since 1973, SUSTA has worked with the Departments of Agriculture to increase the export of southern U.S. food and agricultural products and enhance the economic well-being of the region.
SUSTA offers two core programs, Global Events and 50% CostShare.
| Global Events | 50% CostShare |
| Through Global Events, you can register to participate in our trade missions and exhibit in our pavilions at trade shows. The Global Events page has all upcoming events. |
Through 50% CostShare, you can apply for 50% reimbursement of eligible international marketing expenses, such as advertising in a foreign country or sampling your products in a foreign retailer. |
Whether you are new to exporting or have years of experience, specific issues will arise where you could use some help from a trusted resource. Through SUSTA’s Export Helpline, you can ask an industry-recognized expert with over 15 years of experience questions related to the export process, from how to do market research to pricing your product for export (and everything in between).
SUSTA’s complimentary Export Helpline is one more service designed to ease your export process. This service is available to all companies with an eligible MySUSTA account.
Success of trade events is not always immediately evident, but feedback right after an event is a good bellwether for what the results might be.
Tariffs on bourbon whiskey dropped from 150% to 50%, a major win for spirits exporters.
SUSTA's strategy is simple, to help our Southern U.S. companies diversify into new growth markets.
Meridien Export and Packaging (DBA Integra Foods) out of Bladenboro, North Carolina, started in 2013 as an export trading company selling poultry to Korea. In 2019, tired of battling product inconsistencies, they created their own processing plant. Then Covid presented challenges to their international sales, but they were able to recover. Now 70% of their overall business are exports.
We are proud to help food and agriculture companies meet the rising global demand for high-quality U.S. food and ag products. SUSTA delivers programs and services that allow Southern U.S. agribusinesses to Learn, Connect and Compete. Our programs bring results to companies at every stage of the export cycle. See how you can cultivate international markets.
For over 30 years we have helped export thousands of products around the world. We take the complication out of exporting while connecting you to international buyers. With three unique programs you will find the perfect fit. Have questions about how to start? Watch our video to learn how SUSTA can help your agricultural business Succeed, Grow and Thrive.
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