SMAF- Export Activation

3.7.2025


OUR BUSINESS PLAN

A new era is coming; our company is developping new skills, avaling of our matue expertise. This is an introduction, we are actively searching partners and clients.

Business Name: “SMAF- Export Activation”
– Developed by SMAF Ltd, Society for Mediterranean Authentic Food

Our aim is transforming the current export company into a new distinctive asset, scalable and customizable according to each client producer.

A. “Secure Export” Project – Integrated Food & Legal Offer. Its Objective:
– To provide Italian producers, whether Calabrian or from other regions, with comprehensive legal coverage, reducing risks and facilitating entry into new markets.

– Offer Structure (3 Modular Levels)

LevelContentTarget Segment
Basic– Legal export checklist- Support with customs codes- Labelling consultationSmall businesses just starting out
Advanced– Contract review and analysis- NDA, licensing, distribution, and agency support- Trademark registration in Italy/EUCompanies with active exports
Premium– Due diligence on foreign partners- Trademark registration in USA/Asia- Compliance monitoring + litigation supportProducers with established markets
meeting of team of business people

B. Included Legal Services
(Provided within SMAF Ltd by the partner law firm)

  1. Export Contracting
    • Distribution, licensing, and agency agreements
  2. Trademark Registration
    • Italy, EUIPO, WIPO (for USA, China, etc.)
  3. Due Diligence
    • Reliability and solvency checks on foreign distributors
  4. Legal Protection & Disputes
    • Assistance with international legal disputes
  5. Compliance
    • Food labeling in accordance with EU and non-EU regulations
    • Compliance with safety and traceability standards

C. Law Firm – Export Company Collaboration Model

AspectDetails
PartnershipLaw firm acting as outsourced legal partner
BrandingCo-branding of the mixed consultancy “SMAF Export-Activation”
Revenue SharingFixed fee or % for each activated service
TrainingWebinars and free introductory consultations for export clients
Ongoing SupportOn-demand legal service upon request

D. How to Present the Project to Producers

  • Dedicated landing page: “Export Safely with Our Legal Experts”
  • PDF informational brochure
  • Case Study: “How a Calabrian company registered its trademark in France and signed a deal with a French importer”
  • Project showcased at trade fairs or during meetings with buyers

E. How we help you

  • LOGISTICS: SMAF Associates LTD uses or searches conveyors to achieve the best shipping. In particular, SMAF Associates LTD organizes food transportation by air, sea, road and combined transport.
  • CUSTOMS: Practical customs clearance by means of competent shippers both via sea and land. SMAF Ltd is able to quickly customs clear your goods to and from abroad thanks to our customs service that takes care of all customs procedures:
  • Definitive export;
  • Definitive import;
  • Entry into free circulation;
  • Temporary exportation;
  • Temporary importation;
  • Introduction customs warehouse;
  • Introduction VAT deposit;
  • Assistance for the issue of an approved exporter certification.

Through the domiciled procedure and the AEO certification issued by the Customs and Monopoly Agency, customs clearance takes place in a rapid and direct manner. Our partners manage, on request, a private customs warehouse and an IVA deposit and are ready to provide you with an attentive advice on your customs practices thanks to the competence and the multi-year experience of our customs department which will give you the best way to customs operations of your business.

  • INSURANCE: Insurance coverage through insurance agencies established in the industry, in the following fields:
  • Civil Liability or contractual obligations incumbent upon the forwarder, Carrier, Logistic Operator, Depositary.
  • Rates and conditions are the best in the international market and are a real competitive advantage.

Our work allows you to outsource the burden of:

  • Identifying insurable risks and describe the insurance interest
  • Treating the insurance conditions and support the customer in evaluating the most appropriate proposal
  • Fulfilling contractual obligations
  • Acting to get the liquidation of the claim.

We also offer concrete help in correctly assessing and covering the liability risks assumed by law or by contract in respect of:

  • Errors / omissions committed during execution of the mandate
  • Loss or damage suffered by the goods taken for shipment / transport / storage
  • Insurance for account.
  • EXPERTISE: In order to carry out transport we may need insurance inquiries, our company uses authorized experts who also solves this specific problem.

Calabrian Black Truffle, a treasure

26.9.2023

The southern black truffle (Tuber mesenthericum), an edible underground mushroom, is a gastronomic treasure that grows spontaneously in the Calabria Region.

This prized truffle has a subglobose ellipsoid shape, usually with a basal depression, and its size can vary from 4 to 15 cm.

UNIQUE SCENT AND FLAVOR

The growth period of the Southern Black Truffle is from November to February and is mainly found in oak and broad-leaved woods. However, it can also be found near hazelnut trees, silver firs and black pines, in a wide altitudinal range ranging from 0 to 1600 meters.

SMAF LTD

Explore our products, coming from CALABRIA. Order the food and beverage products that allow you to explore the Mediterranean diet of a remarkable region. Surrounded by two seas and adorned with pine forests, mysterious villages, natural habitats, and rich biodiversity. Discover handcrafted delicacies that embody the soul of the land: sun-ripened fruits, premium olive oils, bold wines, artisanal cheeses, and traditional cured meats, all crafted with passion and authenticity.

The distinctive characteristic of this truffle is its blackish color, with a gleba composed of hard flesh which initially has a pale color and subsequently hazelnut, crossed by whitish veins.

Black truffles on a chopping board

The popularity of this edible mushroom is well known in the locations where it grows, where it is particularly prized for its unique aroma and flavor. In fact, the Southern Black Truffle has a sweetish taste, while its smell is reminiscent of the typical one of black truffles. However, it is important to note that the aroma tends to diminish during cooking.

an edible underground mushroom

In the “Sila Greca” area, in Calabria, it is also known by the Calabrian dialect name “ tartuffu ”. This culinary delicacy, a symbol of the richness and diversity of the region, continues to conquer the palates of those who are lucky enough to taste it.

Southern Black Truffle: The gastronomic treasure