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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to SIAL Paris and the UK
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI\, in partnership with the provinces of Nova Scotia\, New Brunswick\, Prince Edward Island\, and Newfoundland and Labrador\, working with Taste of Nova Scotia as the proponent\, is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based food\, beverage and seafood* companies to participate in an Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to SIAL Paris B2B Walker Program\, October 17-20\, 2026. \n\n\nAs an add-on to the SIAL Paris B2B Walker Program\, we are exploring the possibility of a mission to the UK from October 13-15\, 2026 (dates TBC). This Expression of Interest will gauge company interest and insight into which markets in the UK are of primary interest. \n\n\nDates: October 17-20\, 2026 (and possibly October 13-15\, 2026) \n\n\nLocation: Paris\, France (and possibly the UK) \n\n\nMission Key Sectors: \n\n\nFood and Beverage\nSeafood*\n\n\n*While the focus is on food and beverage companies\, consideration will be given to seafood companies. \n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nGather market intelligence\, identify new markets\, and increase sales to international markets\nMeet the players shaping the future of food and make connections in the heart of global food innovation\nAttend inspiring SIAL Talks conferences and the highlights of the SIAL Summits\nDiscover\, in preview\, the innovations that will define tomorrow’s trends in the SIAL Innovation area\nTaste of Atlantic Canada reception in both London and Paris\nMarket entry product assessments as well as in-market roundtable\, industry networking\, and site visits in the UK\n\n  \n\nSIAL Paris Mission Features: \n\n\nCompanies wishing to participate in the SIAL Paris B2B Show Walker Program will travel to Paris\, France\, to walk the SIAL Paris Show from October 17 to 20\, 2026. SIAL Paris is a true immersion into the heart of global food innovation. Participants can explore the halls and meet the players shaping the future of food\, attend inspiring SIAL Talks conferences and the highlights of the SIAL Summits\, and discover\, in preview\, the innovations that will define tomorrow’s trends in the SIAL Innovation area. Mission features in Paris\, France may include\, but are not limited to: \n\n\nPre-mission briefings\nIn-Market B2B/Export Café\nCanadian reception in both London and Paris\nRetail store tours\nMarket research\n\n\n\nUK Mission Features: \n\n\nCompanies interested in participating in the potential UK portion of the mission\, please complete the expression of interest and indicate which markets in the UK are of particular interest. This mission would take place from October 13-15\, 2026 (dates TBC). Mission features could include: \n\n\nPre-mission briefings/webinars\nMarket entry product assessments\nIn-market roundtable and industry networking\nTaste of Atlantic Canada reception\nSite visits & store tours\nPotential B2B program\n\n  \n\n\nFunding Support: \nInnovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI. Please submit an application prior to booking any flights or hotels. For detailed information\, please click here. \n\n\nThe participation fees are: \n\n\nSIAL Paris – Paris\, France: $1\,500.00/company\nUK Mission: $1\,000.00/company (TBC)\nBoth markets: $2\,500/company\n\n\nTravel information and expenses not included in the participation fee: \n\n\nPlease connect with your provincial representative for funding programs to support travel expenses.\nParticipants are responsible for organizing and paying for their accommodations\, air travel\, and ground transportation to and from airports.\nParticipants are responsible for covering all travel costs and meals not included in the program.\nParticipants are responsible for obtaining travel visas if required.\n\n\n  \n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is Friday\, June 19\, 2026. \n\n\nTo submit your expression of interest to participate in the trade mission SIAL Paris\, October 17-20\, 2026\, and the potential complementary mission to the UK\, October 13-15\, 2026\, please submit your Expression of Interest here: (ATLANTIC PROVINCES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST | EXPRESSION D’INTERET POUR LES PROVINCES DE L’ATLANTIQUE | Taste of Nova Scotia) \n\n\nPlease be advised that this project is contingent on funding approval\, and due to limited availability\, applicants will be assessed on their export readiness. The deadline to submit your expression of interest is Friday\, June 19\, 2026. Expressions of Interest will be shared with the provincial and federal trade representatives for final selection. Once project funding is approved\, companies will be contacted regarding the status of their Expression of Interest. \n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Jamie Blanchard via email or phone. \n\n\nJamie Blanchard \nTrade Development Officer\, Innovation PEI\n902-368-4474\njrblanchard@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/atlantic-canada-trade-mission-to-sial-paris-and-the-uk/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:PEI Seafood Trade Mission to China 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI is inviting export-ready seafood companies to express interest in participating an upcoming PEI Seafood Trade mission to China\, centered around the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo (CFSE)\, Oct. 28-30\, 2026. \n\n\nDates: October 28 – November 4\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Qingdao & Shanghai\, China \n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nExposure in Asia’s largest seafood trade show through co-exhibiting at PEI’s provincial booth within the Canada Pavilion.\nNetworking sessions designed to facilitate direct connections with qualified Chinese importers and distributors.\nAccess to value-added programs organized by the Trade Commissioner Service based in China.\nSimplified logistics with China’s visa-free entry policy for Canadian citizens.\n\n\nTo shield Canada from the volatile U.S. tariff policies\, the Canadian government has adopted a pragmatic\, risk-hedging trade strategy toward China. This shift is anchored by signing of the Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap\, a milestone agreement establishing a strategic partnership focused on agriculture\, clean energy\, and climate competitiveness. Through this framework\, Canada aims to increase exports to China by 50% by 2030 as part of a broader push to double Canada’s overall non-U.S. global exports. To further facilitate trade and tourism\, the Chinese government has implemented a visa-free entry policy for Canadian citizens from February 17 to December 31\, 2026. This significant update simplifies the logistics for this mission\, allowing exporters to travel with greater ease and reduced administrative costs. \n\n\nChina continues to be one of the largest producer and consumer for the global fish and seafood industry. The market is characterized by a growing preference for high-quality\, value-added products driven by increasing per capita disposable income and changing dietary preferences towards healthier and more diverse food choices. As Asia’s largest seafood trade show\, CFSE attracts over 42\,000 professional visitors from 136 countries. It remains a flagship show for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). \n\n\nMission Program: \n\n\nCFSE Trade Show: Co-Exhibiting at PEI’s provincial booth within the Canada Pavilion from October 28-30 in Qingdao.\nSustainable Seafood Session & Panel: A conference targeted at key Chinese importers\, processors\, and buyers to showcase the quality and sustainability of the Canadian brand in Qingdao.\nExport Café & Networking Reception: A dinner and networking session designed to facilitate direct connections with qualified Chinese importers and distributors in Qingdao.\nShanghai & Yangtze River Delta Export Cafe (Nov 2–4): A 2-day targeted program in Shanghai and surrounding areas that includes site tours of wholesale markets\, retail outlets\, and B2B meetings with major importers. Ground transportation and interpretation services will be provided.\n\n\nParticipation Flexibility: \n\n\nExporters have the flexibility to customize their itinerary based on their business needs. You may choose to participate in the Qingdao program (CFSE)\, the Shanghai Export Café leg\, or both programs. \n\n\nThe participation fee is $2\,000 CAD per company counter within PEI booth. \n\n\nIncludes: Full booth graphics\, equipment\, furniture\, interpreters\, and on-site support.\n\n\nFunding Support: \n\n\nInnovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI. Please submit an application prior to booking any flights or hotels. For detailed information\, please click here. \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline to submit your expression of interest for this mission is June 10th\, 2026. \n\n\nFor more information and to express your interest\, please contact Lannia Pan MacAleer via email or phone. \nLannia Pan MacAleer\nTrade Development Officer\, Global Trade Services\n902-368-6208\nlpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/pei-seafood-trade-mission-to-china-2026/
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SUMMARY:China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based agrifood companies to participate in the Canada Agrifood Pavilion & Agricultural Products Hall at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE)\, taking place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10\, 2026. \n\n\nThe pavilion\, organized with support from the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai\, will showcase high-quality Canadian products and provide participating companies with opportunities to connect with Chinese buyers\, distributors\, and media through a globally recognized trade platform. \n\n\nDates: November 5 to 10\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Qingdao & Shanghai\, China \n\n\nMission Key Sector: \n\n\nAgriculture and Agri-food\, including fish and seafood\n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nDirect access to a large\, high-quality pool of international buyers and decision-makers at one of China’s most influential import platforms.\nOpportunity to showcase products within an official Canada Pavilion\, enhancing credibility and national brand visibility.\nPre-arranged B2B matchmaking and on-site promotional activities to accelerate connections with Chinese buyers and distributors.\nEntry to Consulate-led networking\, events\, and shared meeting spaces\, supporting relationship-building and deal development.\n\n\nClick here to download more information on CIIE\, including Exhibitor Requirements. \n\n\nFunding Support: Innovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 40-60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI\, including economy airfare\, accommodations\, and meals. For detailed information\, please click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Type \n\n\n\n\nCost per SQM \n\n\n\n\nMinimum Rental Spaces \n\n\n\n\nMinimum Costs \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompanies \n\n\n\n\nC$1\,000/SQM \n\n\n\n\n9sqm\, expandable in increments of 9 sqm \n\n\n\n\nC$9\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndustry Associations \n\n\n\n\nC$1\,000/SQM \n\n\n\n\n6sqm\, expandable in increments of 6sqm \n\n\n\n\nC$6\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvincial Groups \n\n\n\n\nC$1\,000/SQM \n\n\n\n\n9sqm\, minimum 4.5 sqm/company\, expandable in increments of 9sqm \n\n\n\n\nC$9\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpaces ≥ 50sqm \n\n\n\n\n10% discount on total costs \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpaces ≥100sqm \n\n\n\n\n15% discount on total costs \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment: A deposit of 50% of the total fee\, with a minimum of C$6\,000\, is required by May 29\, 2026 (China Standard Time) to secure the space. Payment instructions will be provided to the contact person listed in the registration form. \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is May 22nd\, 2026. \n\n\nClick here to register for this mission. \n\n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nLannia Pan MacAleer\nTrade Development Officer\, Global Trade Services\n902-368-6208\nlpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/china-international-import-expo-ciie-2026/
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