ArmInfo. 9 manufacturers from Armenia take part in the international Middle East exhibition of natural and organic products (Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo) in Dubai. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia.
According to the source, a single pavilion <Organic Armenia>, which exhibits such certified products as honey, mineral waters, natural juices and vegetable teas, represents Armenia at the annual exhibition, which runs from November 18 to November 20. It is expected that 10 thousand professional visitors will visit the event. The exhibition is the only special event in the region. Like last year, the participation of Armenian companies in the exhibition took place within the framework of the Organic Farming Initiative program financed by the European Union, co-financed and implemented by the Austrian Development Agency in close cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
According to Acting Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia Gegham Gevorgyan, the development of organic agriculture in Armenia is one of the promising areas for unlocking the potential of the sector. In this context, all steps must be taken to encourage farmers to produce organic products. "With the assistance of the EU" Organic Farming Initiative ", Armenian farmers were able to present their products in different countries of the world every year and occupy their niche in these markets. Currently, the government is discussing how to subsidize this type of product We hope it will be another important step to increase the volume of organic production in the country, "said the Acting the minister
"In the European Union, healthy, natural, low-sugar products are in great demand without artificial components. Armenia has great potential and advantages for the production of such products, many companies already have European certificates of organic quality," the head of EU delegation to Armenia Piotr Switsalski. He added that the EU is assisting farmers in various regions of Armenia to improve production and volumes, quality, enter new markets, and promote export growth.
To note, the exhibition in Dubai is a professional exhibition that brings together all professionals working in the market of certified natural products. The visitors are presented a wide range of natural, herbal, organic and natural products and services for home and garden, beauty and personal hygiene, proper nutrition, relaxation, herbal medicine, traditional oriental medicine, etc. Guests can familiarize themselves with the latest industry trends and the most interesting innovative products in the organic regional market, and also to get an idea of all technological stages of the industry, from processing and production to certification and marketing. Over 10 thousand visitors from 42 countries of the world, 9 foreign pavilions take part in the show. In total, more than 2000 items of products are represented.
