Two ‘Made in Guyana’ certified companies, Precision Global-Only Coconuts and SS Natural Fruit Flavor have been selected to participate in a major food and beverage forum in Manaus, Brazil.
A release on Wednesday from the Guyana Office for Investment (G-Invest) said that LAC Flavors, one of the premier Food and Beverages business forums in the region, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) with support from the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), will take place in Manaus, Brazil, on June 5 – 6, 2024.
This event seeks to expand and strengthen regional trade by opening up new business opportunities between small and medium-sized enterprises in the food and beverage sector and international buyers through dedicated business meetings.
Historically, the release said that LAC Flavors has facilitated over 23,000 “one-on-one” matchmaking sessions, generating over a billion dollars in both finalized and prospective deals.
The release said that Precision Global-Only Coconuts and SS Natural Fruit Flavor were chosen by the IDB for their export readiness, high-quality marketing materials, and substantial production capacity. They are expected to meet with several companies from the USA, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Lebanon, who have already expressed interest in their products, the release said.
On May 23, 2024, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head of G-Invest, met with the selected companies to refine their strategies and ensure they are fully prepared for the upcoming forum.
G-Invest will also be represented at LAC Flavors by its Senior Director of Investment, John Edghill. He will provide technical assistance to the local companies as part of their meetings with potential partners, buyers, importers, and distributors. The agency will also showcase a variety of other Guyanese products as part of its plan to bolster exports during the forum.
