Six dried fruits processors from Tajikistan, leading players in the Central Asian dried fruits industry, are participating in the prestigious five-day Gulfood exhibition that kicked off in Dubai on February 19.
Barakat Isfara, Isfarafood, Visol, Nasim, Subhi Vatan, and Oro Isfara have joined over 5,500 exhibitors from all around the globe at this leading food and beverage trade fair to present their latest products to thousands of visitors, says press release issued by the International Trade Centre (ITC) Office in Tajikistan.
The Tajikistan delegation members reportedly also include a representative of the International Association of Processors and Exporters of Tajikistan.
According to ITC Tajikistan, participation at this fair has been made possible thanks to the Government of Switzerland through the ITC’s Trade Promotion East: Balkan States and Central Asia Program. Tajik local consulting companies – ACT Development Group and Business Consulting Group have arranged all preparatory activities for participation of Tajik companies in this fair and will guide them during the fair.
The event has provided an excellent platform for the Tajik dried fruits processors to promote their products and capacity, discuss potential business collaborations, and explore emerging market trends on a regional scale.
Organized annually, Gulfood, Dubai's largest food and hospitality fair, is one of the world's leading food trade fairs, welcoming F&B professionals from across the globe to explore changing trends in the food industry. Celebrating its 29th edition, the fair brings together exhibitors, leading industry experts, and buyers to exchange ideas, foster connections, and forge strategic partnerships shaping the future of the industry.
Keen on promoting Tajikistan's tasty dried fruits, the Tajik stand reportedly offers authentic flavors to visitors, thus unveiling new business opportunities.
At the fair, Tajik companies will also participate in insightful panel discussions, seminars, and business forums, engaging in fruitful conversations around the latest trends and developments in the industry. Through these interactions, they will gain valuable insights into market demands and emerging consumer preferences, enabling them to remain competitive and explore new avenues for growth.
With their participation at this fair, Tajik companies will not only capitalize on the opportunity to expand their export opportunities but also welcome visitors to explore Tajikistan's unique dried fruits flavors and extensive range of dried fruits products. The event will serve as a stepping stone for these companies to strengthen their bond with the global food industry and establish themselves as significant players in the international market.
ITC believes that participation in international trade fairs provides good opportunities for project beneficiary companies to be competitive in regional markets through the establishment of new business contacts, obtaining new information on the sector developments, and learning more about the global and regional market requirements. Such trade missions are also important for the export diversification.
ITC’s Trade Promotion East (TPE) is funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) of the Swiss Confederation. Tajikistan is one of four countries, together with Uzbekistan, Albania, and Serbia, selected to be part of the TPE program. The project will focus on the competitiveness and sustainable export growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the dried fruits sector, as well as improving the capacities of business support organizations (BSOs) to provide quality services to SMEs.
Over the last 30 years, around 500 million USD have been allocated in the form of grants to the Government of Tajikistan and the Tajik population. Within its Cooperation program for Central Asia (2022-2025), Switzerland focuses on supporting economic, social, and democratic development, promoting an integrated and regional approach in the complex field of transboundary water management, strengthening economic ties, and promoting good governance.
