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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Bulk Cheese Mission to Market: Korea and Japan
Korea and JapanIn effort to grow demand for bulk U.S. Cheese, USDEC invites U.S. bulk cheese suppliers to attend a mission to Korea and Japan from November 17th through 21st, 2025. If you are interested in participating, please contact Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org). In effort to grow demand for bulk U.S. Cheese, USDEC invites U.S. bulk cheese suppliers to attend a mission to Korea and Japan from November 17th through 21st, 2025. Over the course of 5 days, members will...
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USDEC Fall Committee Meetings
Arlington, VAUSDEC invites members to attend the bi-annual committee meetings for the Cheese Marketing Team and Trade Policy Team. The Cheese and Consumer Products Advisory Group (CCP AG) and Trade Policy Committee (TPC) will be hosting their respective meetings on December 10 – 11, 2025 at the Hyatt Centric Hotel, Arlington, VA.
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Gulfood 2026
Dubai, UAEUSDEC will be hosting a USA Cheese and Dairy Pavilion at Gulfood 2026, taking place January 26-30, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. We will have 18 booths available to members, and spots will be determined by a lottery system. ALL BOOTHS ARE ASSIGNED. LOTTERY CLOSED. For any questions, please reach out to Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org) for additional details and instructions. USDEC will be hosting a USA Cheese and Dairy Pavilion at Gulfood 2026, taking place...
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Food Ingredients Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamFood Ingredients Vietnam is the only dedicated food and drink trade show in Vietnam, offering a unique opportunity to connect with contacts in this expanding market. Fi Vietnam offers the opportunity to engage in industry-leading discussions, see product application innovations, and develop further connections. USDEC's booth at Food Ingredients Vietnam will have 6 spaces available for members to co-exhibit. Please email Suzanna Stohr (sstohr@usdec,org) to request a booth space. MEMBER SPACES...