Damascus, SANA – 16 Syrian companies specialized in food industry will participate in 2015 edition of Gulfood Exhibition due to be held at Dubai World Trade Center from 8 to 12 February.
Secretary of Syrian Exporters’ Union, Mazen Hammour, said that the Syrian pavilion, which covers an area of 175 m2, will showcase products of 16 food companies.
He noted that the Exports Development Agency and the Syrian Exporters’ Union provided support to the participants, through making contribution up to 50% of total cost, with the aim of giving the opportunity to a larger number of companies to participate in the exhibition and opening new prospects for export growth.
Gulfood is the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade show. More than 5000 international companies from 121 Arab and foreign countries take part in 2015 edition. Last year, the number of visitors reached more than 80,000.
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