Ukrainian organic producers have kicked off an educational tour in Germany with the support of EU4Business: Recovery, Competitiveness, and Internationalization of SMEs! The visit to BIOFACH, the leading annual organic trade fair in Nuremberg, marks a significant milestone for the participants of the CONNECT project: Export readiness, EU network expansion, and resilience enhancement of Ukrainian SMEs.
Ten promising Ukrainian organic producers are actively engaging with key players in the German organic market. With expert support from Visionest Institute, participants have gained access to leading German organic companies, associations, and certification partners. This initial phase of CONNECT activities paves the way for new opportunities in Ukrainian organic exports.
Key Achievements at BIOFACH:
- 🔹 Participation in specialized meetings with leaders of the German organic market
- 🔹 Practical consultations on certification and market requirements
- 🔹 Study of successful cases of entering the German market
- 🔹 Establishing direct contacts with potential partners
First Results of a Productive Day:
- ✍️ Established direct connections with major market players
- 📝 Gained practical insights into German organic market regulations
- 🌟 Improved understanding of strategies for entering the EU market
We extend our gratitude to our German partners for their openness and commitment to supporting the Ukrainian organic sector. This marks an important step in the expansion of Ukrainian organic exports!
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The Project “CONNECT: Export readiness, EU network expansion and resilience enhancement of Ukrainian SMEs” is implemented by the Visionest Institute within the international cooperation programme “EU4Business: SME Recovery, Competitiveness and Internationalisation” is co-financed by the European Union and the German Government and is implemented by the German federal company “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH”. The programme aims to support Ukraine’s economic resilience, recovery and growth, create better conditions for the development of Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as support innovation and exports. Read more: www.eu4business.org.ua
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