CDFA hosted more than 20 buyers from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Korea and Taiwan last week to meet with California businesses and expand market opportunities for CA GROWN products.
“With approximately 24 percent, on average, of California’s farm production exported – trade is critical for California farmers and ranchers,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “California’s diversity as an agricultural producer – tree nuts, dairy, wine, fruits and vegetables – provides us a unique opportunity to provide high quality products, produced with the strongest standards to consumers around the world.”
As the nation’s largest agricultural producer and exporter, California is disproportionally impacted by tariff disruptions. Opportunities to connect foreign buyers with suppliers helps to maintain California’s global engagement with trading partners.
Earlier this month, Governor Newsom directed his Administration to pursue new strategic trade relationships with international partners to strengthen shared economic resilience and protect California businesses. CDFA’s partnership with agricultural organizations to host trade engagements like this buyer delegation, helps to further California opportunities, support farmers and maintain commitments to international partners.