Colombia, a nation known for its rich and plentiful produce is participating atGulfood 2022, the largest annual food and beverage(F&B) sourcing event in the world. The event running from February 13 -17, 2022, is a platform for the pavilion to promote its products and explore various partnerships and investments opportunities to broaden the international reach of the country’sF&B sector.

Nine companies from Colombia are showcasing their latest innovations and opportunities in the country’s food industry especially for commodities such as beef, cacao, coffee, fruits, and various other superfoods.

Some of these companies include Selvática, Sommet sparkling water, La GufandaCoffee, Nativa (fruits), Fedegan (meat), Friogan (meat), Daabon (fruits, oil, sustainable agriculture)Nutresa (cocoa, coffee), and Colombina (sweets). The vibrant display serves as an additional testament to Colombia’s rich biodiversity in agriculture and meat and highlighted its potential to become one of the leading countries in the F&B sector.

The country’s National Coffee Association is also hosting its stand at the venue to stir curiosity and attract the attention of participants to the unique properties of Colombian coffee.

Colomibia, which is one of the seven pantries of the world by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aims to take advantage of the unique opportunities at Gulfood 2022 to showcase their export potential. The country’s leading F&B players are anticipating new opportunities for collaboration with the Middle East markets resulting from this participation.