Peruvian companies' participation in the Global Food Marketplace (SIAL) generated trade commitments worth over US$300 million, the Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) has informed.
The most demanded products were canned artichokes, ajies (Peruvian hot peppers), peppers, and frozen fruits. Furthermore, walnuts were featured at the gathering for the first time.
Underpinned by this demand, initial projections were exceeded by 30%.
The buyers —who visited the Inca country's stand— mainly came from France, Belgium, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, as well as from Asian nations.
Likewise, the 38 Peruvian companies were introduced alongside
Pacific Alliance representatives —from Mexico, Colombia, and Chile— which drew the attention of thousands of visitors.
It should be noted Agroindustrias Amazonicas, Sociedad Agricola Viru, Danper, Cosecha de Oro, and Caynarachi's products were showcased at the SIAL Innovation displays.
Moreover, a Peruvian food demonstration was shown in "La Cuisine," a television program produced and directed by the fair organizers.
This initiative is one of the activities carried out by PromPeru as part of a strategy aimed at
doubling agro-exports, in accordance with the National Strategic Exports Plan (PENX).
Peru's Trade Office (Ocex) based in Paris supported the Inca participation at this event.
About SIAL
Created in 1964 in Paris, over the years SIAL has become the world benchmark for players in the food, retail, and hospitality sectors. It is a global showcase that brings the key producers and buyers together.
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