It is the Interfood Caspian Agro Azerbaijan fair scheduled to take place in Baku between 15 and 17 May, has become increasingly a standard in the food, agricultural sector in the region around. “There many companies that participate in the fair from Europe,” explains Omar Papi as the chief executive officer of Futura srl, an Italian Futura srl. Futura srl, “as well as those from Italy and, more importantly, coming from Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.
“This is an excellent chance to establish a business” says Papi, “because we have outstanding projects here in the region of the world, as well as a number of clients. ”
“Fruit and other vegetables are cultivated throughout Azerbaijan,” Papi continues, “and packers need sorting and packing lines. For the fruits apple, peaches, persimmons and pomegranates can be made here, just to give a few examples. ”
In the vegetable sector the hydroponic agriculture has taken off with tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers being as the top crop varieties, while technology firms are being asked to offer cutting-edge technology.
Azerbaijan is a nation that has seen rapid growth in recent times, mostly because of its oil reserves. Baku is a thriving functioning city and where four people reside. population of 10 million. Baku’s cost of living is approximately one-third of that of Italy. Clerks earn around 400 euros in a month however, executives typically earn more. A farmer who works in the summer months earns about 13-15 dollars per day.
Azerbaijan is a country with a long-standing tradition of vegetable and fruit production as well as trade. It is one of the most important producers to the Russian Federation. Wholesale markets are a common sight in St. Petersburg or Moscow there are still many trader are Azerbaijanis.
“Azerbaijani cultivators,” Omar Papi concludes, “have to be very specific in the selection of the fruits and vegetables they grow, as numerous large retailers particularly Russian ones, count among their patrons. ”
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