ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2010 Closing Report
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is Asia's leading trade show for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2010 attracted more than 4,100 top decision-makers from 60 countries to Hong Kong. 304 Exhibitors from 30 different countries presented a fascinating overview of the market and an unmissable opportunity to make important business contacts.

In 2011, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place in the Hong Kong Convention Center from September 7 to 9.

Hong Kong remains the No.1 Asian market for U.S. fresh produce exports. According to data from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Census, U.S. exports of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and tree nuts to Asia reached over $3.6 billion last year, an increase of 31% over 2009. For Hong Kong alone, U.S. exports reached $926 million in 2010, a surge of 17% over 2009!

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Your company may be eligible to take advantage of a financial support program that helps offset the cost of exhibiting at international trade shows. By exhibiting in the Canada Pavilion, eligible companies can receive reimbursement for up to 50 percent of exhibition-related expenses, including exhibiting fees, international travel costs, set-up rental, and freight. Contact the trade promotion programs in your geographic area for application details:

The AgriMarketing Program (successor to the Canadian Agriculture and Food International Program):
1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)
or http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display afficher.do?id=1239048540113&lang=eng

Export Development Canada
1-866-283-2957
or your Regional office
http://www.edc.ca/english/mediaroom_9256.htm