Ukraine organized the “National Week of Food Processing Industry” from September 8 to 11, 2009 with several significant exhibitions held around the country. Among the main fairs are the “INPRODMASH & UPAKOVKA” the International Fair of Equipment, Technologies and Packaging for Food processing Industry and “SWEETS Ukraine” an International Exhibition on Confectionary Industry.

INPRODMASH & UPAKOVKA fairs had become the major exhibitions for the food equipment, technologies and packaging industry in Ukraine. “SWEETS Ukraine” was mainly dedicated to readymade food products and ingredients for food processing. The Ukraine food and food processing industry still remains rather attractive particularly for the imports of equipment, raw materials and food processing technology. Malaysian companies can be very competitive in vegetable oils, cocoa powder, coffee and tea, desiccated fruits and sea food products.   Upon entering WTO, Ukraine has to manufacture food and other products that meet the required world quality standards. A state program is being adopted and directed to increase the quality and efficiency of the local food manufacturing process and convert the food industry of Ukraine into one of the biggest world’s food supplier. Malaysian companies may penetrate this market and be more active in promoting their products and services. For more information, please email MO Kiev at kiev@matrade.gov.my
–Source, Matrade Online Bulletin