“PRODEXPO – 2012″ Trade Fair in Moscow
13th to 17th February 2012
Sri Lanka Tea Board represented by the Tea Promotion Unit at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow, participated in the 19th annual “PRODEXPO 2012”. It was held at the Expocentr fairgrounds in Moscow, from 13 to 17 February 2012. The exhibition is held under the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Agriculture and the Moscow Government and organized by Expocentr. The event was graced by Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga who declared open the Sri Lanka stand.
Together with Sri Lanka Tea Board, 04 leading Sri Lankan tea exporting companies also participated, namely Ceylon Tea Bags (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Tea Land (Pvt) Ltd, Nature’s Pride (Pvt) Ltd and Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd. Additionally, 05 leading Sri Lankan exporters such as Millenium Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Finlay Tea Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, Jafferjee Brothers, Imperial Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Ceylon Fresh teas (Pvt) Ltd also brought strength to the Sri Lanka representation in the exhibition. Leading tea exporter Akbar Brothers were represented by their partner Sapsan Group of Companies. Orimi Trade who is a key Russian buyer was also present. The Tea Board of India and tea distributors representing teas from China, Ukraine etc were present. It was a successful event for the Sri Lankan exhibitors who received several trade inquiries and potential business partnerships.
The Tea Promotion Unit held a public tea service throughout the period which was well attended by both public and participants.
