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Did you know?    1️⃣ Coffee beans aren’t beans at all ☕️  2️⃣ Brazil is the world‘s top coffee producer 🌎 3️⃣ Coffee production supports 25 million households 👨👩👧👦  4️⃣ Coffee prices can be highly volatile 📉  5️⃣ A strong coffee sector is key to achieving the SDGs 🌱    We‘ve launched a new programme together with the Italian Development Cooperation to boost Africa‘s coffee value chain! Collaborating with the International Coffee Organization (ICO), the Inter-African Coffee Organization (#IACO), and private sector partners, we’re enhancing production, increasing coffee‘s value, and supporting smallholder farmers.    For the first time this August, UNIDO is participating at the Rimini Meeting (Fondazione Meeting per l’amicizia fra i popoli ETS) in Italy, showcasing innovative projects with the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale!🤝    🔎 Stay tuned for more information coming your way in the next few weeks!    #CoffeeFacts #UNIDO #UNIDORimini #SDG9 

🔊"I hope in the future we can increase our collaboration in New Zealand" 🐷🌏In our latest interview, we met with Pilar Ortún, the regional director of ICEX in Aragon, and Carmina Samper, corporate development director of Grupo Jorge, the region's leading pork exporter to New Zealand. Throughout this short video, they discuss the aragonese pork-production ecosystem, as well as the future of the industry, the particularities of entering the New Zealand market, and much more. 🔗For those Spanish companies interested in learning more about the meat market of New Zealand, we have recently published an in-depth analysis of this industry in the antipodal country. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/d3rttnqk. 🤝 We want to extend our thanks to Pilar and Carmina for their contributions and insights into the aragonese pork-meat ecosystem and its exports. #ICEX ICEX #NewZealand #Pork #Meat Economic and Trade Office of Spain in New Zealand

💡 The Greek and Spanish fruit and vegetable business communities can expand and grow their businesses and take advantage of the good opportunities that each market can offer to the other, provided that there is a stable and continuous communication between them. ☑ This is the conclusion of the webinar "Greece and Spain, complementary producers and markets in the fruit and vegetable sector“, organized last February by the Cámara de Comercio Hispano Griega and the Embassy of Greece in Madrid, with the support of the Froutonea Magazine. ☑ More than 40 companies attended the webinar. ☑ Webinar Panelists: top Greek and Spanish leading companies such as EAS Kavalas, ZEUS KIWI S.A., Menelaos Fresh SA, and Montes Hermanos, business associations and trade management organizations such as ΟΚΑΑ ΑΕ - Οργανισμός Κεντρικών Αγορών και Αλιείας ΑΕ, ASOMAFRUT, FEPEX, Mercamadrid, S.A.  and KRGO Consulting. ☑ Pantelis Gassios head of Economic and Trade Department of the Greek Embassy in Madrid presented the bilateral trade and Fotis Karampetsos journalist in Froutonea Magazine was in charge of the panel and discussion coordination. Pillars of the bilateral trade growth • Fast spot trade and seek for product complementarity • Improve the coordination of the central markets • Madrid as a hub for the transit of Latin American fruits to Greece and other Eastern Mediterranean countries #fruitsandvegetables #fruitattraction #freskon #agrifoodtech #agricultureindustry

🌟 Expanding Horizons: Connecting Nigerian Importers with Catalan Companies at Alimentaria 2024 🌍 As a Business Consultant, I recently attended #Alimentaria2024 with a Nigerian importer, hand in hand with PRODECA - Promotora dels aliments catalans Our goal: matchmaking with potential Catalan companies eyeing expansion into Nigeria. Alimentaria 2024 showcased the latest trends in #foodandbeverage, keeping me updated with industry developments crucial for my clients' success. Let's explore new markets and forge international partnerships together. 🚀🌍 #BusinessConsulting #Alimentaria2024 #Prodeca #GlobalExpansion Expand Global Consulting XWA - Expand in West Africa

EXCITING MARKET #DIVERSIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR #AFRICAN #COCOA PRODUCERS IN THE BOOMING #ASIAN MARKET I am thrilled to represent GHANA COCOA MARKETING COMPANY (U.K.) LIMITED and #African #cocoa #producer countries at the 5th World Cocoa Conference 2024 scheduled from 21-24 April 2024 at the SQUARE-BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE, Square1., #Brussels - #Belgium. Join us for a compelling discussion on the immense opportunities in the rapidly growing #Asian #cocoa market. With stagnant consumption in #Europe and #NorthAmerica, Asia's dynamic economies offer promising avenues for growth. 🗓️ Save the Date: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 hrs 🚀 Panellists: - Michelle Cui (Cocoa Association of Asia - Lead Panelist - Ramesh Kumar (Cocoa Manufacturing Group, Malaysia) - Arief Susanto (Askindo) - Merlyn Casanova Loor (National Association of Exporters of Cocoa Beans and Industrialists of Ecuador) - Fuad Mohammed Abubakar The panel will be moderated by Leanne de Bassompierre Register now (https://lnkd.in/dsG4ndMP) to secure your spot! 🔴Registration closes on FRIDAY, APRIL 5th Supported by: - International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium Don't miss out on insights into export opportunities for #African #cocoa and #chocolate products in #Asia and #strategies to tap into this #burgeoning market! #WorldCocoaConference #AsiaCocoaMarket #AfricanCocoaProducers #Chocolate Cocoa Association of Asia

🌍 Explore the Unique Investment Opportunities in Moldova! 🍇🏢 +37378555587 Cotelea Nicolae 1. World-Class Winemaking - Moldova prides itself on being one of the greatest wine-making countries, offering vast vineyards and exquisite varieties of wine. 2. Largest Wine Cellar - Home to the world's biggest wine cellar, Moldova presents a unique attraction for wine enthusiasts and investors alike. 3. Growing Tech Industry - With a burgeoning tech scene, Moldova offers exciting opportunities in IT and innovation sectors. 4. Strategic Location - Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Moldova provides a strategic advantage for businesses looking to expand in European and CIS markets. 5. Favorable Business Climate* - Moldova is committed to creating a welcoming environment for foreign investors, with incentives and support for business growth. 6. Exceptional Workforce - Moldova boasts a pool of talented, skilled professionals offering high-quality labor at competitive costs, ideal for maximizing business efficiency and growth. 🔍 Dive into the potential of Moldova - a land of hidden gems and immense possibilities for investment! 🚀 +37378555587 Nicolae Cotelea #InvestInMoldova #BusinessOpportunities #WineIndustry #TechGrowth #StrategicLocation #QualityWorkforce"

Becamo had the honor of hosting President Rebeca Santos of the Banco Central de Honduras Oficial (Central Bank of Honduras) at our offices in Villanueva, Cortes. During this meeting, we delved into crucial topics concerning the fundamental role of coffee in both the global and national economy, highlighting its vital contribution to foreign exchange generation.   Various proposals were explored to strengthen Honduran coffee production, recognizing the strategic importance of this sector in the country's economic development. In this context, we emphasize Becamo's commitment as a sustainability pioneer, especially in supporting small-scale producers in areas such as education, health, and finance.   Becamo reaffirms its dedication to social and economic development, firmly believing in the potential of Honduran coffee cultivation. We continue to work on initiatives that not only enhance Honduras' position in the global coffee market but also contribute to the well-being of coffee-producing communities.   We express our gratitude for the future collaboration with President Rebeca Santos and the Central Bank of Honduras, eagerly anticipating the ongoing construction of a sustainable future for coffee production in Honduras. #economy #Honduras #coffee #development #NKG

One of the greatest advantages of the FIATA World Congresses is the opportunity to establish strong connections with local governments, gain insight into the challenges they face, and contribute a global perspective to critical economic and logistics matters. The recent Congress in Panama provided an excellent platform for fostering these relationships and addressing key issues that impact our industry worldwide. Looking forward to continuing the dialogue and driving positive change! #FIATA #FIATAWorldCongress #Logistics #GlobalPerspective #PanamaCongress #SupplyChain

Jan Willem van der Schans, an expert on short food chains, visited one of the #COCOREADOSeedInitiatives! 👉 FoodHub Albania, by Bledar Meta 🎯The objective is to strengthen the position of Albanian farmers in Albanian food supply chains, where ad hoc sales through middlemen are still the dominant mode of trade. 📽️Watch it! https://lnkd.in/dtF3hWSb

🌍🥩New Zealand is world-famous for its lamb and mutton, but did you know that it also imports tonnes of Spanish pork? 📄At the Spanish Trade Commission of Spain in Wellington, we have recently published our in-depth analysis of the meat market of Aotearoa New Zealand, where we found out about the country's dependence on imported pork. 📈As one of the biggest pork-producing countries in the world, and the second-largest supplier of pork meat to New Zealand last year, we wanted to highlight the biggest pork-producing region in Spain: Catalonia. Tomorrow, we will publish a brief interview with José Ignacio Pradas-Poveda, the Regional Director of ICEX in Catalonia. #ICEX ICEX #MarketAnalysis #Meat #Pork #NewZealand Economic and Trade Office of Spain in New Zealand