Vietnamese farm produce showcased at Ukrainian Food Expo

Vietnam’s key agricultural products, including rice, coffee, tea, cashew nuts, and peppercorn, were introduced at the recently concluded Ukrainian Food Expo 2018.
Vietnamese farm produce showcased at Ukrainian Food Expo ảnh 1Vietnam's booth at the event (Photo: VNA)
Kiev (VNA) – Vietnam’s key agricultural products, including rice, coffee, tea,cashew nuts, and peppercorn, were introduced at the Ukrainian Food Expo 2018.

The three-day fairwas held in Ukraine’s capital city of Kiev, drawing the participation of theFood and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and more than 250local and foreign businesses.

The annual eventoffered a chance for participating firms to introduce their farm produce andfoodstuff, technology, equipment, and cultivation techniques.

It also helpedthem seek partners and markets, expand production, and transfer technology.

Farm produce andfoodstuff are Vietnam’s main exports to the Ukrainian market.

The Vietnamesedelegation also participated in other activities held during the framework ofthe event, including symposiums and business-to-business (B2B) exchanges.–VNA
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