* Association of Aegean Fruit and Vegetable Exporters has back with new demands from Asia Fruit Logistica Fair.
A team of the Association of Aegean Fruit and Vegetable Exporters has participated in Asia Fruit Logistica, the largest fair on fruits and vegetables held in Hong Kong between 2 to 4 September 2015, where the association promoted important Turkish products exported to world markets.
Over 8 thousand visitors from 64 countries participated in the event, where 14 Turkish firm also exhibited their products. Riza Seyyar, chairman of the Association of Aegean Fruit and Vegetable Importers said that several Turkish fruits have been introduced to visitors having high potential for exporting all raised in the Aegean region of Turkey including cherries, grapes, figs, citrus, etc. A great number of demands have been recorded. Seyyar said, “These fairs focused on fruit and vegetables are important for our members and for our region. We are going ahead towards our targets successfully by entering Asian continent over Hong Kong.”
Deputy chairman of the Assosication, Hasan Yilmaz said that the interest shown to Turkish booth in the fair was remarkable higher than last year’s. “Demand for especially cherries and fresh black figs are heavy this year. Hong Kong port is an important transfer point for Asian continent, especially for Chinese market. The interest shown us in the fair was very high and it made us very happy,” he concluded.
Board member of the Association Erdinc Inan Yilmaz, also emphasized on the importance of cherries for Chinese market. He said, “We have had talks with Chinese officials before the event. Officials from both sides, from Turkey and from China, have signed a pre-protocol that aims to start direct exports from Turkey to both Hong Kong and China. Cherry exports will start soon.”
