Positive results from the participation of the Region of Crete in the 2nd pan-african and M. East food and beverage exhibition “Food Africa 2016” in Cairo

With a positive sign, the participation of the Region of Crete in the 2nd pan-african and M. East food and beverage exhibition “Food Africa 2016” held at the…
Cairo, Egypt, where they were shown the quality products of the primary sector of our island.
In particular, the Region of Crete has participated with its own stand showcasing the quality products of the island such as olive oil, bakery items, grapes, cheese , water , herbs, honey, juices etc. The report, visited hundreds of entrepreneurs, importers of food, from Egypt, the countries of the Me. East, as well as thousands of visitors who had the opportunity to taste the Cretan products.
The four-day duration of exposure of the Cretan booth was visited by, among others, Egyptians, Saudis, Jordanians, Lebanese and the Arab Emirates, entrepreneurs interested in imports of Cretan products to their countries. In particular, more than 200 entrepreneurs have expressed their interest in collaborations with Cretan producers mainly olive oil, juices, dairy products and herbs, of which the evidence is at the disposal of the Region of Crete and directly communicated to the respective entrepreneurs of the island.
The Αντιπεριφερειάχης Crete, the primary sector Theano Βρέντζου-Σκορδαλάκη referring to the participation of the Region of Crete in the 2nd Food Africa pointed out: “In the context of export-oriented policy of the Region with the support of the regional Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis, with our participation in this report, Crete puts the “foundation” to develop the export trade of the island and expanded trade relations in the region. Egypt is the big “crossroads” for the Cretan, the Greek products to the Arab countries,” said mr Βρέντζου and added: “the Strategic goal of the Region is the extroversion of the economy of Crete and the increase of the rates you possess the Cretan products, in international markets and the opening up of new markets and what we are attempting with our participation in Food Africa, to open the “door” in the quality of Cretan products to consumers , in the countries of Africa. East “.
In the Cretan expedition in report of Cairo was also attended by the Regional Councillor for Kyriakos Κώτσογλου, and the strain of the directorate of rural development of the IP Lasithi Helen Δρακωνάκη.
The kiosk of the Region of Crete, visited the Ambassador of Greece in Egypt mr. Christodoulos Λάζαρης, the representative of the Ministry of Commerce of Egypt Mohamed Abd El – Meguid, members of the Greek embassy in Cairo, the Chairman of IFP Group and organizer of exhibitions in the Arab countries) Aoun Albert, and many Greeks expressed their joy for the presence of Greece in the report.
In the context of the report the Cretan Mission visited the Greek Community of Alexandria, and had a meeting with the President of the John Papadopoulos, the members of the, as well as with the Consul in Alexandria Manolis Κακαβελάκη. In fact, the vice governor of Theano Βρέντζου asked the Greek community to support the effort of the Region of Crete for the promotion of agricultural products of the island in the area. Parallel to the exhibition the visitors had the opportunity to be informed and for the tourist product of Crete, with distribution of information material on tourism and the Cretan diet, while it was in the movie the tourist campaign of the Region of Crete.