Several buyers from the United Arab Emirates have expressed their interest in purchasing Peruvian fruits and vegetables in the coming months as part of Expoalimentaria fair, it was reported Friday.
It will be the first time representatives of Fit Fresh LLC, T-Choithram & Sons, Kibsons, Al Ahlia Foodstuff Division and Yalda Trading visit Peru to negotiate, and the second time that Oasis Foods International visits the country.
"We are interested in buying all kinds of fruit and vegetables, in particular asparagus, Peruvian Hass avocados and mangoes, for which demand is greater in the UAE," said Xavior Borguo Thomas, Purchasing Manager of Fit Fresh LLC, a company dedicated to the import of vegetables and fruits.
The company, owned by Ali Albwardy, a member of one of the most well known business families in Dubai, has clients that include the restaurant chain McDonald's and major airlines such as Emirates Airlines and Qatar Aircraft.
Meanwhile, T-Choithram & Sons LLC expects to invest between US$200,000 and US$300,000 in Peruvian fruits and vegetables.
"Currently, there is a great demand for quinoa and other Peruvians products in the UAE market," said Kamal Talkani, representative of that company.
Kibsons, which is also interested in the same products, believes the investment could vary depending on the products and the contacts they make at Expoalimentaria.
"We'll invest approximately US$ 900,000 in grapes and US$ 300,000 in asparagus and avocado," said Daniel Cabral, the company's procurement manager, adding "However, these numbers might increase significantly depending on the product varieties, quality and suppliers".
Meanwhile, Oasis Foods International, a company that imports a variety of products from countries like Spain, Italy and Turkey, will participate again in Expoalimentaria because their past experience was more than satisfactory.
"This time we want to invest in canned fruits and vegetables, juices, pulp, concentrates, and frozen seafood," noted Paul George, manager of business development for the company.
T-Choithram & Sons, Al Ahlia Kibsons and Foodstuff Division have also expressed their interest in buying value-added products, such as canned fruits and vegetables, juices, pulp and concentrates.
These negotiations are set to take place at Expoalimentaria Fair 2014, the largest international trade platform in the food sector in Latin America, which will be held in Lima on August 27, 28 and 29.
The venue of the event is at the Jockey Exhibition Centre while it is organized by ADEX with the support of the Ministries of Foreign Trade, Agriculture and Irrigation, Foreign Affairs, Production and Promperu.
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Published: 7/4/2014