Peru offers potential for agri-business
(VOV) - The Peru Embassy in Hanoi on July 29 held a seminar spotlighting opportunities for Vietnam’s agri-businesses in trade of two super foods – maca and quinoa – which have been cultivated in the Andes Mountains for hundreds of years.
Trade representative Luis Tsuboyama provided an overview of the great potential for trade and investment, saying that last year's total trade volume between the two nations hit a record high of US$300 million.
In addition, he assured attendees that the government of Peru will strive to create a good business climate for investors and provide trade assistance with obtaining market information on a requested basis.
He also extended an invitation to attend the largest food expo in Latin America, which is held annually in Peru entitled – Expoalimentaria 2015 (alimentaria literally means food in Spanish).
A representative from the Peru Ministry of Agriculture, Jose Luis Rabines, in turn provided an overview of the nation’s agriculture industry along with nutritional information and a list of products made from maca and quinoa nuts.