14 Albanian companies
among the producers
of the Region, Europe and Asia

"The interest of regional buyers for Albanian products is growing." In Belgrade, where the largest fair of fruits, vegetables, honey and wines is taking place, Resmi Hatija, administrator of Hatija sh.pk, Albanian manufacturer is negotiating with potential foreign buyers to export its products to international markets. He says that thanks to this activity, the interest of many foreign buyers is awakening.

With the support of USAID and CBS, Creative Business Solutions as an implementing partner, 14 Albanian companies are competing with manufacturers in the region, Europe and Asia with their products in Agro-Belgrade. This is the main international fair and conference for the production of fruits, vegetables and wines in Serbia and region. Agro Belgrade's for business development has been supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, GIZ, USAID and CBS. The Minister of Agriculture, Frida Krifca visited the Albanian producers at the fair together with the counterpart ministers of Serbia and the region. The minister offered support for the creation of new areas of cooperation to position the albanian products in international markets.

Quality and Standard Competition Albanian producers present at the Fair, compete with quality and standards, which are supported by USAID assistance and provided by CBS. Our products offer not only good taste but also standards and quality, they are equipped with the Global G.A.P certificate and meet the conditions to compete with dignity in regional markets and beyond, said Resmi Hatija. His company collects agricultural products, as well as by processing and storing them in refrigerated facilities, and packaging of agricultural chain products as well as import-export of agricultural products. The main focus of the company is the collection and trading vegetables. For this reason, Hatija shpk has established a good network with farmers in the area to buy their products and market it. The main products that the company sells are: fruits and vegetables of the area where it operates. 500 participants from the Balkans, Europe and Asia More than 500 exhibitors from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Italy, the Netherlands, Greece, Germany, Turkey, India and Ukraine have participated in the trade fair. In addition to product exhibitions, Agro Belgrade also organizes specialized conferences on current issues in agriculture and the food industry. Regional companies can take advantage of Agro Belgrade's opportunities such as connecting with globally reputable partners and buyers. At Agro-Belgrade, traders and buyers can get in touch with producers from the fast growing region. Agro Belgrade is a place where producers and global partners can learn everything they need to know about fruits, vegetables and wine production on this part of Europe. The fair will continue the works for another two days, continuing to provide opportunities for Albanian producers and connections with potential foreign buyers.