Poland & Eastern Europe for Fruits and Vegetables from Egypt and Morocco
The Trade Mission & B2B Forum are a targeted initiative under the FAO/EBRD Project: Food Security Package SEMED – Diversifying and adding value to export markets. The project is aimed at supporting horticultural exporters from Egypt and Morocco. The events are a crucial component of our broader efforts to diversify export markets and strengthen the resilience of the agricultural sectors in these countries
Why Egypt?
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best quality-to-price ratio in the global fruit and vegetable market
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year-round supply season of citrus fruits and unique table grape season
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the first supplier of new potato and onion crops in Northern Hemisphere
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already strong presence in Eastern Europe with citrus, garlic, potatoes, etc.
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unique fresh produce offerings and the world’s leadership in many market segments
Why Poland & Eastern Europe?
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a joint market of more than 110 mln of ready-to-experiment-and-try-new consumers
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already large share of total fruit and vegetable imports and fastest growth rates in the EU
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leading global positions in imports of citrus fruits, grapes, watermelons, etc.
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ideal prerequisites for bilateral trade and product portfolio combinations
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transparent doing business, trade, and investment conditions
Why Morocco?
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global leadership in premium-quality fresh produce export development
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tomatoes, watermelons, and berries available during Eastern Europe’s off-season
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premium seedless easy peelers and a variety of other citrus fruits
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one of global leaders in avocado export growth rates
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potential supplier of almost any other premium product that can justify air freight costs
Key details
B2B Forum
Participants will engage in pre-arranged business meetings with leading buyers and distributors from Poland and other countries from Central Europe. These meetings are designed to foster direct business relationships and explore potential trade agreements.
Market Orientation
A comprehensive market orientation program with online training sessions covering essential aspects of the Eastern European markets, including quality standards, regulatory requirements, and logistics The mission includes a comprehensive market orientation program, featuring online training sessions that cover essential aspects of the Polish and Central European markets, including quality standards, regulatory requirements, and logistics.
Study Visits
Participants will have the opportunity to visit key wholesale markets and distribution centers in Poland, providing a deeper understanding of the operational and logistical aspects of the local market.
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