Upcoming Events

FHA - Food & Beverage 2025

Date & Time: April 8 - 11, 2025

Location: Singapore Expo | Hall 7, Booth #7B1-01

USDEC is thrilled to present an array of premium cheeses from the USA alongside a diverse selection of U.S. dairy products that cater to the evolving demands of the food and beverage industry. Whether you operate in manufacturing, foodservice, hospitality or retail, our extensive range is tailored to meet your unique business needs and requirements.

Nestled within the USA Pavilion at Hall 7, visit us at Booth #7B1-01 and discover the excellence of USA cheeses. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

  •  Connect with acclaimed U.S. cheesemakers and explore the versatility of their award-winning USA cheeses that focus on craftsmanship, quality and innovation.
  • Taste and learn with regionally renowned Chef Imran, USA Cheese Guild Chef Consultant, as he presents creative culinary innovations featuring USA cheese.  
  • Experience firsthand the versatility of both U.S. specialty cheeses and traditional classics as they are seamlessly integrated into various applications across Southeast Asian cuisine. 

Acclaimed U.S. dairy ingredient and cheese suppliers exhibiting within our booth at the FHA tradeshow include the following:

Agropur

Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy producer. We are one of North America’s largest whey protein manufacturers and produce more than 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. 

Vertically integrated by design, Agropur’s US Operations include seven SQF Certified plants that partner with some of the world’s most prominent names in food, beverage and nutrition. 

Agropur dairy ingredients provide innovative, future-forward solutions to a variety of food product and nutritional applications, while our cheeses are manufactured for international retail brands and restaurants. Agropur’s employees work together in pursuit of our vision: “Better Dairy. Better World.”

Discover more: www.agropur.com/us/

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a leading global provider of high-quality dairy ingredients.

As the largest dairy cooperative in the United States, DFA is owned by and supports over 10,000 farmers, manufacturing a wide array of nutritional dairy products including fluid milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, and various dairy ingredients such as powders, concentrates, and specialty ingredients. DFA exports more than 30 forms of dairy products in 60 countries, furthering our ongoing commitment to providing nutrition around the world.

With offices in North and Central America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand, DFA’s wholesale distribution reach truly extends around the globe. We collaborate with the world’s leading food companies to provide or develop ingredients that deliver superior nutrition to consumers worldwide, ensuring our practices are both sustainable and beneficial for the environment and communities we help feed.

For more information, please visit our booth or dfamilk.com.

First District Association (FDA) is an independent dairy cooperative located in Litchfield, Minnesota operating since 1921. FDA manufactures bulk cheese for further processing and uses the whey stream to manufacture Whey Protein Concentrate and Lactose. First District Association produces SQF 2000 certified products ensuring that our global customers get only the highest quality Halal products.

Discover more: www.firstdistrict.com

Founded in 2014, Orange Cheese Company is a dedicated exporter and brand partner for several American award-winning dairy brands.

Headquartered in Woodbridge, CT, we have two subsidiary companies in mainland China and Hong Kong to support our export distribution in Asia. We are committed to selecting, introducing and exporting the best quality American natural, processed, and specialty cheeses to Asian markets.

We offer a vertically integrated supply chain management solution from export & import logistics, shipment consolidation, to marketing & brand promotion, and in-market sales & distribution assistance, as well as cheese application R&D support to customers in retail, food service and manufacturing sectors.

Discover more: www.orangecheeseusa.com 

Schreiber Foods is a private label dairy manufacturer with locations across the US.  This widespread network provides ease and efficiency in transporting customer’s product.  We offer a large range of high quality retail and foodservice dairy products.

Discover more: www.schreiberfoods.com

Schuman Cheese is founded in 1945, Privately Held 4th Generation Family Business.

  • Proven history of Superior Sourcing, Expert Knowledge, Quality Assurance and Solid Partnerships.
  • Schuman Cheese products are exported around the world. Dedicated Export Team.
  • Market leader in the cheese industry playing an active role in international trade and industry issues.
  • Largest importer of Italian type cheese in US
 

World Class Cheese Making & Processing

  • State-of-the-art equipment for cutting, grating, shredding, cubing, shaving, slicing and dehydration.
  • Customers are assured of safe, consistent products with exacting specifications.
  • Four Cheese making and processing facilities
 

Full Line of Products / Innovator

  • Offering a full line of products at every price point across Retail/Club, Food Service/Restaurant Chain, and Food Ingredient/Manufacturers.
 
Discover more: www.schumancheese.com

With a long history in the global dairy industry, Talmera USA Inc. has been in business since 2008, supplying great dairy ingredients that inspire chefs and foodservice operators to delight their customers with excellent, well-prepared recipes.

Discover more: www.merafoodservice.com

Tropical Foods LLC is a global distribution company that exports chilled and frozen products to over 60 countries. Located in Miami, FL, our multi-faceted warehouse facility handles consolidations, product labeling, USDA inspections and FCL shipments.

As experts in global trade, our business model is focused on value-added services for perishable products, including complete Supply Chain Management Services and all foreign compliance requirements. We pride ourselves on unmatched customer service to our clientele of supermarkets and distribution partners across the globe.

Discover more:  www.tropicalfoodsllc.com

U.S. Dairy Supply & Innovation Seminar

Date & Time: September 15, 2025

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

USDEC is hosting an exclusive U.S. Dairy Supply & Innovation Seminar in Bangkok, just ahead of the highly anticipated Fi Asia trade show.

This full-day seminar will provide an exciting opportunity to explore U.S. Dairy’s world-class supply capabilities, gain insights into the latest global dairy trends, and uncover the driving forces behind the growing global demand for U.S. dairy ingredients.

  • Discover compelling advantages of sourcing from the U.S.
  • Analyze the latest global dairy outlook and future of U.S. dairy exports
  • Examine key trends influencing Thailand’s food and beverage landscape
  • Uncover key factors driving Thailand’s evolving consumption patterns
  • Explore innovative formulation ideas from across the globe

Participants will also gain exclusive insights into the future of U.S. dairy production, strategic export growth plans, and key industry investments designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality dairy ingredients across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Additionally, attendees will have the unique opportunity to network with top U.S. dairy suppliers, building valuable relationships that can accelerate growth and success in the region’s thriving market.

Fi Asia Thailand

Date & Time: September 17 - 19, 2025

Location: QSNCC, Bangkok, Thailand

Join USDEC at the Fi Asia trade show, where we’ll showcase the supply advantages and innovative opportunities of U.S. dairy. As Thailand continues to embrace its ambition of becoming the “Kitchen of the World,” the demand for guilt-free food and beverage options is soaring, creating exciting opportunities for forward-thinking manufacturers and formulators. In this competitive landscape, the key to success lies in crafting products that blend creativity with enhanced nutrition, convenience, and irresistible flavor.

Explore how to create better-for-you snacks that perfectly balance health benefits with indulgence. Discover how clean-label U.S. dairy ingredients can elevate every bite and sip, offering the ultimate combination of nutrition, functionality, and flavor. Experience innovative protein-packed and sodium-reduced snacks designed to meet the growing demand for smarter, healthier snacking options.

Don’t miss this chance to unlock new possibilities and drive your business forward with U.S. dairy innovation!

Past Events

Discovering the Whey to Healthier Sweet Snacks with U.S. Dairy Proteins and Ingredients [By-Invite Only] ​

Date: February 25 – 26, 2025
Venue: U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence, Singapore

Tailored for food technologists and formulators, this two-day workshop will explore the innovative use of U.S. dairy protein ingredients to elevate protein content of sweet snacks including bakery, chocolate, and confectionery products. 

  • Discover how U.S. whey protein can enhance nutritional profile and serve as an effective egg replacer in baking, offering improved textures and cost-savings advantages when egg supplies are limited.
  • Delve into how U.S. dairy powders such as milk powders and permeates offer significant economic and sensory advantages for sweet snack formulations. 
  • Learn how U.S. dairy powders can be used creatively to formulate cost-effective and nutritious sweet  snacks that boast Asian-friendly flavors. 
  • Experience the unique benefits of U.S. permeates (dairy product solids) as a key ingredient in crafting sodium-reduced, better-for-you snacks that resonate with discerning tastes of Southeast Asia’s consumers.


Presentations by USDEC experts alongside registered dietitian nutritionist, Siew Guan Lee will delve into the functional, nutritional, sensory and consumer demand considerations pivotal to formulating healthier sweet snacks using U.S. dairy ingredients. 

Exclusively for this workshop, we will spotlight sweet treat innovation opportunities tailored for Southeast Asia, showcase a range of freshly baked prototype concepts, and uncover the latest trends in both the bakery and confectionery sectors. 

Invited guests will also have the chance to network directly with participating U.S. dairy suppliers, as well as the respected bakery industry professional, Mike Fleming, who has over 60 years of involvement in all facets of the baking practice. Baking expert and educator, Mike established The Baking Industry Training Centre in 1993 – a first for Singapore – and today acts as a technical consultant to notable companies across Southeast Asia.