Past Events
USDEC marketing programs have been actively driving new and expanded business and innovation opportunities for U.S. cheese, ingredients, and other dairy products. Explore the searchable listing below of past USDEC trade shows, seminars, and key activities that have helped generate interest in U.S. dairy.
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U.S. Dairy Innovation Seminar
Read MoreWuxi, Jiangsu Province, ChinaIn conjunction with Jiangnan University, USDEC is hosting a workshop that will focus on the innovation edge that U.S. dairy proteins deliver in developing winning products. A roster of international speakers and panelists will highlight the nutritional benefits, functional advantages and technical considerations for utilizing U.S. dairy proteins in various food and beverage applications, as The U.S. Dairy Export Council, in partnership with Jiangnan University, is pleased to host a one day...
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Food Ingredients Vietnam 2026
Read MoreHo Chi Minh City, VietnamALL MEMBER SPACES ARE FILLED
Food 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...
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U.S. Dairy Ingredients Seminar
Read MoreHo Chi Minh City, VietnamUSDEC will host a U.S. Dairy Ingredients Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on May 11 for dairy ingredient buyers and food and beverage manufacturers across the market. The program will showcase the application potential of U.S. dairy ingredients and provide guidance on selecting the right ingredients for specific end-use needs.
The seminar will highlight the breadth and versatility of the U.S. dairy ingredient portfolio, demonstrating how ingredient functionality can deliver...
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Food and Hospitality Asia 2026
Read MoreSingaporeREGISTRATION: CLOSEDSpaces Available: 1USDEC will host a USA Cheese pavilion at the 2026 Food and Hospitality Asia Show. Interested members should contact Nuhami Alemu for more information. -
Healthy Snacking Workshop
Read MoreSingaporeOn March 25-26, 2026, USDEC will host a Healthy Snacking Workshop at the U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (U.S. CDE) in Singapore. This two-day event will give Southeast Asian formulators an in-depth look at healthy snack applications using U.S. dairy ingredients. The workshop will highlight the functional benefits and formulation considerations of U.S. dairy proteins, milk powders and permeate in creating regionally relevant, health-focused snacks. Designed for R and D teams and industry...
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Food Ingredients China 2026
Read MoreShanghai, ChinaUSDEC invites members to register for a space in the USDEC booth (located in the USA Pavilion) at the Food Ingredient China (FIC) Trade Show, March 17-19, 2026, in Shanghai.
The USDEC Ingredients Marketing team has six spaces open for members to reserve free of charge. Space is limited, and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. USDEC members interested in securing a place in the USDEC booth should reach out to Suzanna Stohr sstohr@usdec.org.
FIC...
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Gulfood 2026
Read MoreDubai, UAERegistration: CLOSED
USDEC 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.
For any questions, please reach out to Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org) for additional details and instructions.
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USDEC Fall Committee Meetings
Read MoreArlington, 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. For any questions regarding registration, please contact: Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org) for the CCP AG Meeting; Tony Rice (trice@usdec.org) for the TPC Meeting.
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Bulk Cheese Mission to Market: Korea and Japan
Read MoreKorea 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.
Over the course of 5 days, members will have the opportunity: (1) Attend two seminars (one in each country) to educate the local processors and converters about U.S capabilities, (2) Participate in one-on-one meetings with local bulk cheese buyers, (3) Visit processor/convertor plants in each market to learn about Korean... -
World Cheese Awards