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Date: 2010-07-26

International fine food show ‘CULINARIA’ will premier in Belgrade, September 23-25, 2010. This fair will focus primarily on trade buyers and represents the first specialty food show in south-east Europe.

CULINARIA will gather the leading fine food producers and key regional and European trade buyers under one roof. The fair will host some of the leading buyers from all marketing channels, including exporters, importers, traders, brokers, supermarket chains, specialty food stores, HoReCa and food services.

Date: 2010-06-29

USAID Agrbusiness project and Agropress, with the support from the Ministry of agriculture and Ministry of energy and mining, are organizing a Conference titled "Agribusiness and renewable energy sources - potentials and obstacles". This event will be organized in Belgrade, on July 29, 2010, 09-13h, with the goal to provide agricultural producers with information on: government stimulation measures for the production of 'green' energy, different options available to producers (use of solar energy, biomass pelletization, digestors et), and how to use them to their own benefit, while at the same time benefiting the natural environment as well as the economy.
Minister of agriculture Sasa Dragin and USAID Mission Director will open the conference.

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The best fruits, vegetables and mushrooms from Serbia at the „FRUIT LOGISTICA“ Fair in Berlin
Date: 2010-02-03

Thirteen Serbian companies, within the “Fruits of Serbia” Association, are to present their products at the industries leading fresh produce trade fair.

A rich display of Serbian produce will include: Apples, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums Pears, Blueberries, Sweet Cherry, Wild Forest Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Carrots, Peppers, Potatoes, Onions, Lettuce and more.

The following Serbian companies will be leading Serbia’s presentation: Agrocom, Agrar-Komerc, Agrotrade, Agroprom Com, Atos Vinum, Cool Food, Fruit Land Association, Igda Impex, Lucic Prigrevica, Pik Juzni Banat, Sagal, Vojvodina Vegetable Association, Cooperative Prima – Blueberry.

Last year, as a result of their participation at the Fruit Logistica Fair 2009, Serbian companies contracted over 6 million EUR worth of sales.

The export of Serbian fresh produce has experienced exponential growth in the last couple of years. The quick adoption of the latest harvesting and post harvest techniques, rapid implementation of GlobalGAP, ISO and Organic certification and the introduction of new varieties suitable for the fresh market has ensured that Serbia establishes itself as one of the most trusted exporters in South Eastern Europe.

Presentation of Serbian producers at Fruit Logistica was organized by the “Fruits of Serbia” Association and made possible by USAID Agribusiness Project in coordination with The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia and SIEPA (Serbia Investment & Export Promotion Agency)

Get connected with Serbian producers and check the exquisite array of Serbia's delicacies at Fruit Logistica, from Feb 3 – 5, every day from 09:00 to 18:00, in Hall 23 stand D-07.

For additional information on production and processing of fruits in Serbia, visit www.serbianfruit.com