All About Food Expo (AAF 2008) August 6-8, 2008

India is the most preferred location for business and with a GDP of US$ 3.6 trillion, it is one of the five largest economies in the world. The Indian economy grew 9.4% in 2006-07, the fastest in 18 years and this growth is estimated to continue in the coming years. According to recent surveys, India is one of the most attractive retail markets in the world estimated at US$ 350 billion. The food industry in India is currently estimated to be worth over US$ 200 billion and expected to grow to the level of US$ 300 billion by 2015. The development of the food sector in the country provides an immense opportunity for large investments in food and food processing technologies, skills and equipment. India presents an attractive and viable opportunity for foreign companies wanting to make a foray into the Asian market. The food industry is booming with the growing economy and rising income in the country. Changing lifestyle and highly disposable incomes have prompted the Indian consumer to increasingly accept world cuisines - Chinese, Thai, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean restaurants are mushrooming even in small towns.

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India Retail Inbound Buying Mission 7/14/2008 to 7/18/2008

India Inbound Buying Mission: July 14-18, 2008. This event marks WUSATA’s first Indian Retail Buying Mission. The Indian food retail market is growing and offers many opportunities for U.S. consumer-oriented food exporters to introduce Indian retailers to new and unique products. This event will allow you to meet one-on-one with buyers from major India food retail chains. This is a great opportunity for your business to break new ground in India’s skyrocketing food retail market.

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Market Opportunities in India Webinar

Overview This webinar will focus on U.S. companies already succeeding in India's most promising industry sectors for U.S. exporters.

> India is the largest democracy and fastest growing free-market in the world. > With its one billion-plus population, India presents lucrative and diverse opportunities for U.S. exporters with the right products, services, and commitment. > Learn about the promising industry sectors for U.S. companies and how U.S. companies are already succeeding in India. > Deputy Senior Commercial Officer Dale Tasharski will be the main speaker of the event.

Please read the following information carefully: > The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards. > A Trade Specialist for the U.S. Commercial Service may call you to ensure that the event touches on your interests. > Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EDT There is no fee to view this webinar. > A question and answer session will be held immediately following the presentation. > You will receive two emails. The first message is your registration receipt. The second message contains participation info such as phone number and passcode. > The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected. > For more information, please log on http://midwestusachina.com or contact Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov.