Category: Information

  • Meet the IL trade mission participants.

    Meet the IL trade mission participants.

    Grow Trade Consulting, Inc. is pleased to be assisting the State of Illinois with its 2024 Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Canada! This mission takes place June 10-15, and features stops in Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec. Participants’ customized itineraries will feature one-on-one, pre-vetted meetings with potential Canadian distributors and business partners. Grow Trade’s client companies…

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  • Vertical farming in Canada.

    Vertical farming in Canada.

    As per Bennett Jones LLP: Vertical farming is gaining momentum in Canada, driven in large part by changing consumer tastes, the need for greater sustainability and advanced technology. In grocery stores and restaurants, Canadians are demanding more fresh local produce year-round. The world’s changing climate threatens the reliability and sustainability of some food supply chains.…

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  • What’s on summer 2024.

    What’s on summer 2024.

    Every month we present a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across Canada. We do this because they’re an excellent entry point into a new market; they give visitors and exhibitors a chance to make connections, find new products/services, and learn about industry trends. Below is a list of events happening across Canada this…

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  • How to sell to Canadians online.

    How to sell to Canadians online.

    We often work with US-based online retailers excited about entering the Canadian market, so a little guidance on this topic is always a good thing. While there are plenty of opportunities for online sales in Canada, customizing your website for your target market is vitally important for success. Below are some things you’ll need to…

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  • A look at film & television in Canada.

    A look at film & television in Canada.

    A lot has happened since we last looked at Canada’s entertainment industry (a pandemic, industry strikes), and with so many popular movies and shows (including The Last of Us, The Boys, and Reacher) all filmed in this country, it seems like a good time to revisit that sector. As per the Motion Picture Association of…

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  • Another CARM post… because it’s important (updated).

    Another CARM post… because it’s important (updated).

    We don’t normally revisit a topic so soon after a similar post, but some things are too important to ignore. The CARM countdown clock (the literal one, thank you A & A Customs Brokers) is ticking away, and there’s now very little time for importers to register and ensure their shipments move smoothly across the…

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