BISNIS - NIS Agribusiness Report
January 96
Kiev, Lviv, Odessa, Dnipropetrovsk and Cherkasy June 1-12, 1996


U.S.-Ukrainian Food Industry Trade and Investment Mission to Ukraine


The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Government of Ukraine will sponsor and organize a Food Industry Trade and Investment Mission to Ukraine, June 1-12, 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 five 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. If you are interested in joining the mission, please complete the form below and mail or fax it to:

Mr. Eugene Shaw
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of Energy, Infrastructure and Machinery
Room H4027
Washington, DC 20230
Fax: 202-482-0304
Tel: 202-482-3494

or

Mr. Damon C. Greer
Chief of Staff
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary
Basic Industries
U.S. Department of Commerce
Room H4043
Washington, DC 20230
Fax: 202-482-5666
Tel: 202-482-5023

Please Send me more Information on the U.S.-Ukraine Food Industry Trade and Investment Mission, June 1-12, 1996 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.