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Israel Ruiz

Avocados, table grapes, mangoes, asparagus, citric fruits, paprika, artichokes and garlic were just some of the Peruvian products highly demanded by international buyers that assisted Germany's most important fruit and vegetable fair, Fruit Logistica.

Thanks to PromPeru, the Andean country's exportation promotion agency, six companies and five agro exportation unions took part in the event and signed over four hundred contracts to be worth approximately $29 million in the next twelve months.

Aside from being assisted by PromPeru, these companies and unions also had the support of the Chamber of Commerce and the Peruvian - German Industry, which officially represent German fairs in the Andean country.

Once the event finished, it was reported that 100 percent of Peruvian companies affirmed they had met their objectives. 80 percent said they had done 'good' while 20 percent said they had done an 'excellent' job.

Furthermore, it was reported that those who attended enjoyed Peruvian snacks along with cocktails such as Pisco Sour. 2,288 representatives from 80 countries assisted the event.

These companies were host to 50,000 buyers from 125 countries.

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