The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Government of Ukraine will sponsor and organize a Food Industry Trade and Investment Mission to Ukraine, July 7 - 16, 1996. The mission will be of interest to companies involved in the food processing and packaging sector, food distribution, agricultural machinery and equipment, and agricultural chemicals.
Your participation in this mission will afford you the opportunity to meet with the leading agribusiness officials in the public and private sectors in four regions of Ukraine and learn about their plans to modernize the agribusiness sector and privatize state and collective farms. Ukraine has been long recognized as having the richest land in the world - chernozem or *black earth.* Two thirds of Ukraine is covered by this nutrient-rich soil which accounts for one-third of the world's supply. By entering this market, you will have the advantage of building a strong market base to sustain future growth as Ukraine positions itself to become a leading exporter of processed foods and agricultural products to the countries of the former Soviet Union and Western Europe.
Our embassy staff will host the mission and will schedule appointments for mission members with industry and governmental leaders in the above sectors as well as both potential end-users and investment partners. Site visits will also be arranged, based on each member's needs and interests. Fees covering internal transportation and all mission-associated events will be $3,100.00. Participants are expected to finance their own transportation to and from Ukraine as well as their personal expenses including food and lodging. If you are interested in joining the mission, please provide the requested information (below) to:
Mr. Eugene Shaw or Ms. Mary Wiening
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of Energy, Infrastructure and Machinery Room H4027
Washington, DC 20230
Fax: 202-482-0304
Tel: 202-482-3494 (Shaw) or
Tel: 202-482-4708 (Wiening)
Name and Title of Company Official:
Company Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Please identify which sectors best define your company's business specialties:
food processing and packaging equipment, agricultural machinery and equipment,
food distribution and storage, agricultural chemicals, and consulting services.