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Georgian blueberries to hit Dubai supermarket shelves

Georgian blueberries will soon be exported to Dutch, Armenian, Russian and Balkan markets. Photo from Vanrik Agro.

Agenda.ge, 17 Nov 2017 - 12:12, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian blueberries will soon appear on the shelves of a top Dubai supermarket chain.

Georgian exporter Agrolane which produces fresh blueberries dealt with the major hypermarket network in Dubai Lulu to sell blueberries in the United Arab Emirates.

LuLu hypermarket is known as a trend setter of the retail industry in the region. Today, LuLu symbolises quality retailing with 138 stores and is immensely popular with shoppers across the Gulf region.

Georgian company Agrolane arranged meetings with Lulu representatives after participating at leading annual food and beverage exhibition, GULFOOD 2017.

After successful negotiations between Agrolane and Lulu it was decided Georgian blueberries were to be sold in Dubai through the hypermarket chain.

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