Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. poultry meat for 8 Georgian participants from the private sector. The purpose is to promote imports to Georgia and increase U.S. poultry meat exports. The training program should provide an in-depth overview of the U.S. poultry industry, including education on processing, distribution, and marketing, with emphasis on quality control, supply chain management, and compliance with local and Georgian food safety regulations. The recipient must facilitate business-to-business meetings between U.S. poultry industry actors and the Georgian participants.
Some key points to consider:
* The training program is expected to be 1-2 consecutive weeks in duration and completed before June 30, 2026.
* The host institution shall propose the place(s) of performance within the United States.
* USDA/FAS will be entirely responsible for the recruitment of the Georgian participants.
* The recipient should underscore the U.S. poultry industry’s ability to comply with Georgian food safety requirements and quality standards.
* The training program should increase the Georgian participants’ capacity for participation in Georgian trade with U.S. exporters.