The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service is honored to host this exciting virtual market showcase. The exhibiting companies from the United States have been selected based on qualifying criteria (e.g., export readiness, product variety, sales, quality, and more) and we are eager for you to learn more about the great products they are seeking to export to the Canadian market. In 2021, the United States recorded global dog and cat food exports valued at $2.1 billion, of which approximately 47 percent was destined for the Canadian market. Over the past five years, U.S. exports of dog and cat food to Canada increased from $640 million in 2017 to $976 million in 2021, an increase of 52 percent. Canadian retailers and customers look for innovation and sustainable products that their pets enjoy and are safe to eat for their pets. We encourage you to virtually meet with these U.S. companies on December 6th and 7th by contacting our FAS team at agottawa@usda.gov.