E-COMMERCE CANADA SHOWCASE FOR CANADA BRAND MARKET PILOT IN VIETNAM

Please ensure that if the notice falls within the bounds of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), include the following requirements in the description:Estimated quantity of commodity: 1Duration of contract: (contract award) to (March 31st 2024)Time frame of delivery: (contract award) to (March 31st 2024)Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: N/AThis bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. It is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract from contract award to March 31, 2024.While Canada is perceived positively in Vietnam, a limited awareness of specific Canadian food and beverage products or brands in the market persists. To expand Canadian food & beverage products’ presence in the market, a refreshed Canada Brand will be launched in Vietnam in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 that will feature a targeted digital and ecommerce marketing consumer campaign.The Objective:To leverage the refreshed Canada Brand and a positive international image of Canada as a supplier of safe, high-quality food made by trustworthy people from a pristine, sustainable environment, as well as to grow consumer awareness, drive demand for, and generate increased sales of Canadian food products in VietnamTargeted Products: 1) Secondary agriculture and processed foods and beverages, including products such as maple syrup/sugar, honey, vegetables, dried and frozen fruits, cuts of meat, confectionery, prepared meals; 2) Processed fish and seafood; 3) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; 4) Functional foods, and health and wellness products that are widely considered food.Excluded and out of scope: Commodities such as bulk wheat or live animals; agriculture or fishing industry machinery and tools; food service and meal delivery platforms (e.g. UberEats); agri-food technology; and food packaging.