The mission of the Market Development Division is to increase sales of Louisiana food and agricultural products in order to enhance the economic well-being of Louisiana.
Principal goals are to improve the ability of Louisiana firms and producers to develop and capitalize upon marketing and sales opportunities, create demand in foreign and domestic markets for Louisiana food and agricultural products, provide broad services that reflect the varied needs and products of Louisiana firms and producers, project a positive image of Louisiana products in the domestic and international marketplace and to educate potential consumers domestically and worldwide about the positive attributes of Louisiana food and agricultural products.
To accomplish the goals of the Market Development Division, the division provides services to firms and producers of Louisiana food and agri-forestry products through its Product Promotion Program and International Trade Program.