Source: NCDA&CS, 7/8/14

An upcoming export trade mission offers an opportunity for NC food producers to meet qualified buyers from eastern Europe:

The 22nd International Trade Fair of Hotel and Catering Equipment is scheduled for November 2-8 in Poland and the Czech Republic.  Over 11,000 professionals from the hotel, catering and winemaking industries of Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Ukraine visit the trade fairs.  Over 80% of attendees influence decision making in their companies.
Best prospects are for wine and spirits, sweet potatoes, fresh produce, seafood, tree nuts, fresh fruit, baking ingredients and high value food products.  

Participation fee is $400 with final registration deadline of July 18.
Contact Kelly McIver at 919-707-3141 or Kelly.McIver@ncagr.gov for more information.