Five Georgian companies on show at Netherlands’ food event
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Five Georgian companies are showcasing their produce today at a prestigious event in Wateringen, the Netherlands.
Your Own Business Day is the name of the event that will be held in the largest supermarket chain of Makro in Wateringen, where a Georgian stand will also be represented.
The five Georgian companies who presenting their goods at the Georgian national stand are:
- Gemuani
- Vazisubnis Mamuli
- Grape
- Samtavisi
- Kareli Agro-Industrial Company
The event will give an opportunity to Georgian companies to establish communications with one of the largest supermarket chains in Europe and acquire new export markets.
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