The food export industry has become Peru's engine of growth, Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX) Chairman Juan Varilias said at the opening of Latin America's most important food fair, Expoalimentaria.
"It is encouraging to confirm the number of producers in Peru is increasing year after year, proving that food industry has become a powerful engine of growth and decentralization," he underlined.
The Peruvian Coast has a revitalizing effect thanks to agriculture and
fishing, thus creating jobs and boosting productive activities.
"The highlands are engaged in the economic revolution, with highly nutritious native products, and I'm sure the rainforest and its rich biodiversity will do so soon," Varilias added.
Even though considerable progress has been made in positioning Peruvian value-added products abroad, the country still needs to overcome some barriers so as to become more competitive on international markets.
In this sense,
Expoalimentaria shows the maturity of Peruvian firms, but it can be a difficult task in the face of new challenges set by this ever-changing world.
Varilias affirmed public-private efforts have helped strengthen and develop Peru's export sector, so he finds it imperative to continue moving in the same direction.
The event takes place on September 27-29 at Lima's Jockey Club Center.
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Published: 9/28/2017