Tunisian food companies seek to expand in Malta
An exhibition of Tunisian food and beverages at Malta Enterprise's new premises provided the backdrop for a series of one-to-one meetings between Maltese and Tunisian businesses operating in the bio-food industry.
Organised by Malta Enterprise with the support of the Tunisian Embassy in Malta, the incoming delegation comprised nine Tunisian companies who were looking at the trade and investment opportunities that Malta offers whilst showcasing their products to prospective partners in Malta.
Products on display included fruit juices, fresh and dried fruits, baby food, olive oil, dates, fresh vegetables, couscous and pasta, amongst others.
On their part, the local companies had the opportunity to look into the possibility of expanding their business overseas in Tunisia, as well as learning more about the business environment in Tunisia following the revolution that started the democratization process in the country in January last year.
Discussions also centred around the possibility of sourcing packaging products from local companies, the use of the Freeport for the transhipment of goods and the establishment in Malta of joint ventures
for the production of agro-based products.
The business delegation forms part of the initiatives being taken by both Malta and Tunisia to strenghten their commercial ties, particularly during this transitionary period when Tunisia is seeking
economic recovery and opening further up to foreign trade and investment.
Amongst others, the initiatives included two separate business delegations organised by Malta Enterprise to Tunis last year, as well as the setting up of the Malta-Tunisia Business Council by the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry and l'Union Tunisienne de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Artisanat (UTICA) in Tunis.