July GO TEXAN Newsletter

CHAMPION SPONSORS

The 2nd GO TEXAN Expo was a huge success and we want to thank everyone who joined us as a vendor and/or sponsor! We've received a lot of positive feedback from buyers and we ' re excited to hear about future sales made from those connections.

Please take a moment to complete the short post-event survey here so that we may continue to improve each year. To view/save/use photos from the event, visit this dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3nsra9f40jjd18pfist6q/h? dl=0&rlkey=qjlwiq9vx6wbtksk04z8wfdfi.

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2023 GO TEXAN Expo Recap

GO TEXAN NEWS | July 2023 Interested partners, please reach out to Elaine Sproull directly at (512) 486-6251 or esproull@texas-ec.org. Texas Co-op Power Holiday Gift Guide Opportunity

Cowboys & Indians Magazine Ad Opportunity

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Promote Texas Foundation - Searching for GO TEXAN Partners

Promote Texas Foundation's mission is to promote, support, educate and celebrate minority, women, veteran, and economically disadvantaged small business owners that grow, raise or make their products or offer their services in Texas. One of the companies they are opening, and aiming to have ready to be open by December 2023, is a coffee shop in La Porte, TX. This shop will only use GO TEXAN vendors!

They need coffee and coffee related products, baked goods and snacks, bottled drinks, teas and syrups! For more information visit promotetexas.org or contact the Executive Director, Sarah Coupland, at 281-923-5139 or info@promotetexas.org!

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GO TEXAN Pavilion Sign Ups Going Fast!

APPLY FOR THE 10T ANNUAL H-E-B QUEST FOR TEXAS BEST!

It's time to sign-up for opportunities in the GO TEXAN Pavilion at the 2023 State Fair of Texas Sept 29th – Oct 22nd, in Dallas.

Applications:

NEW-General Store Sampling: here

General Store: here

Pop-up Porch: here

Wine, Beer, and Spirits Pop-up Porch: here

GO TEXAN Communities and Community Orgs: here

Sponsorship and Brand Exposure Opportunities: here

Click HERE to check out all opportunities in the 2023 GO TEXAN Pavilion!

An Instagram takeover is the process of sharing content on someone else’s Instagram account temporarily. Instagram takeovers are an incredible way for brands, individuals and influencers to collaborate and cross-promote content.

Instagram takeovers offer a novel way for us to engage with our partners while increasing your brand awareness and promoting your products. It gives our readers a unique look into our partner's companies and what it’s like to run their business.

If this is something you are interested in learning more about, please read the instructions guide and contact us at GOTEXAN@TexasAgriculture gov

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GO TEXAN Product Photography

The GO TEXAN Program will create photographic and digital images for promotional use and marketing activities! We are offering this service to all partner levels FREE of charge. You can submit up to five products to be photographed.

Please click here to read more about this opportunity.

Cindy Walker Days - Mexia, Texas

Prime vendor spots are still available for Mexia's biggest downtown event! GO TEXAN Partners receive $50 off their rental fee (type GO TEXAN in the application "Comments" section).

Vendor application: https://form.jotform.com/231097394970162

Event website: https://www.cindywalkerdays.com/

Email info@Cindywalkerfoundation.org for more information.

Sell Your Products on SHOP.GOTEXAN.ORG

The GO TEXAN Market is our online marketplace allowing customers to shop for their favorite GO TEXAN products from the comfort of their own home. Browse https://shop.gotexan.org today!

Would you like your company to be in our GO TEXAN Market? We are currently accepting applications from all GO TEXAN Partners for this FREE opportunity

2023 Ecommerce Policy

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) collaborates with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and its network of international offices to recruit qualified, international buyers from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa. Buyers are interested in an array of food and beverage products, including bakery goods, candy and confectionery, dairy products, meat, poultry, ingredients, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, seafood, and snack foods, and represent diverse markets including foodservice, distributors, export agencies, manufactures, retailers, and service providers.

NASDA is currently seeking Texas companies to participate in their trade shows. These shows are a great opportunity to gain exposure to international buyers without ever having to leave the country. In addition to international exposure, you have access to one-on-one meetings with buyers, export coaching, enhanced booth packages, and chef demonstrations to showcase your products to the world!

For more info on the trade show(s) listed below reach out to TDA International Marketing at GoGlobal@TexasAgriculture.gov.

2023 A Taste of the States: Miami

The Gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America: NASDA’s A Taste of the States: Miami provides prime access to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Through its partnership with the World Trade Center Miami, NASDA’s pavilion at the Americas Food & Beverage Show focuses on increasing U.S. food and beverage exports for small and medium-sized companies.

Located in the city of Miami Beach, this event has become integral for small U.S. exporters looking to expand their business presence in Latin America. Exhibitors enjoy the opportunity to gain significant international market access without leaving the U.S., while buyers from the Americas and the Caribbean appreciate the favorable logistics of finding a variety of American food and beverage products.

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Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA)

Texas Department of Agriculture covers a large portion of the expense to participate in SUSTA International activities. Even Better…businesses can get reimbursed up to 50% of eligible expenses such as international travel to shows, advertising, freight, in-store demonstrations and so much more through the 50% Cost Share Program

SUSTA is FREE to join, so let us help you get your products out there! Contact Nikki Jackson (512) 486-9317 or email GoGlobal@texasagriculture.gov for more information.

Upcoming SUSTA Events

Vietnam Outbound Trade Mission

Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Vietnam

The Texas Department of Agriculture invites you to develop relationships and sales opportunities with qualified Vietnamese buyers. Vietnam is hosting the United Tastes BBQ Competition, a great opportunity to exhibit Texas products in a chef and cooking show, demonstration by a celebrity chef, and a chance for business expansion into the South East Asian market.

WHO: Value Add (Seasoning, Marinade, Sauce), Citrus, Sorghum, Pecans, Wine & Spirits

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 14,2023

Bakery Ingredient Outbound Trade Mission

Outbound Trade Mission - Barcelona, Spain

The Texas Department of Agriculture invites you to develop relationships and sales opportunities with qualified European buyers. TDA is traveling to Barcelona, Spain to develop relationship with European buyers interested in bakery ingredients including nuts, flours, oils, sugars, and more.