Identifier
Created
Classification
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06TBILISI2855
2006-10-27 11:14:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tbilisi
Cable title:
INITIAL RESULTS OF USDA'S TRADE MISSION TO GEORGIA
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UNCLAS TBILISI 002855
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC AND EB/TPA/ABT
USDA FOR BARBIERI
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EINV GG
SUBJECT: INITIAL RESULTS OF USDA'S TRADE MISSION TO GEORGIA
UNCLAS TBILISI 002855
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC AND EB/TPA/ABT
USDA FOR BARBIERI
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EINV GG
SUBJECT: INITIAL RESULTS OF USDA'S TRADE MISSION TO GEORGIA
1. In May, 2006, USDA led the first ever Agribusiness Trade
and Investment Mission (TIM) to Georgia, which was funded by
the Freedom Support Act. The goal of the TIM was to
facilitate investments and trade between the U.S. and
Georgian companies, suppliers, and distributors. With the
current state of Russia-Georgia economic relations, it is now
even more important for Georgia to expand its markets to the
west. The trade mission included 12 small and medium-sized
enterprises specializing in equipment distribution, wine
imports, cattle genetics, dried fruit and vegetables, coffee,
meals ready to eat, processed goods and agricultural
processing. Embassy Tbilisi and USDA coordinated with a
local Georgian-American events planning contractor, local
business associations, and the GoG to provide participants
with specialized presentations on Georgia's business climate,
over 200 matchmaking meetings with local companies, and 20
site visits.
2. According to USDA, the mission resulted in negotiations on
several export and investment projects. Flatness
Incorporated has plans to build two artificial insemination
centers in Georgia to improve cattle. Total investment in
the project should be approximately USD 1 million. Food Pro
International is negotiating three deals with agricultural
processing and production companies to update equipment and
manufacturing techniques. FoodSource, Inc. is negotiating a
deal to export California walnuts for estimated sales of USD
200 thousand, and is working with a Georgian grower to import
hazelnuts from Georgia. BlackDot Coffee is preparing to ship
around 2,000 pounds of coffee per month starting in early
2007. Additionally, Hima Beverage Brokerage imported to the
U.S. several shipments of Georgian wine, and is working with
the Georgian Wine Industry and USDA to establish a greater
market share in the U.S. Mission will be happy to support
future similar trade missions.
TEFFT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC AND EB/TPA/ABT
USDA FOR BARBIERI
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ETRD EINV GG
SUBJECT: INITIAL RESULTS OF USDA'S TRADE MISSION TO GEORGIA
1. In May, 2006, USDA led the first ever Agribusiness Trade
and Investment Mission (TIM) to Georgia, which was funded by
the Freedom Support Act. The goal of the TIM was to
facilitate investments and trade between the U.S. and
Georgian companies, suppliers, and distributors. With the
current state of Russia-Georgia economic relations, it is now
even more important for Georgia to expand its markets to the
west. The trade mission included 12 small and medium-sized
enterprises specializing in equipment distribution, wine
imports, cattle genetics, dried fruit and vegetables, coffee,
meals ready to eat, processed goods and agricultural
processing. Embassy Tbilisi and USDA coordinated with a
local Georgian-American events planning contractor, local
business associations, and the GoG to provide participants
with specialized presentations on Georgia's business climate,
over 200 matchmaking meetings with local companies, and 20
site visits.
2. According to USDA, the mission resulted in negotiations on
several export and investment projects. Flatness
Incorporated has plans to build two artificial insemination
centers in Georgia to improve cattle. Total investment in
the project should be approximately USD 1 million. Food Pro
International is negotiating three deals with agricultural
processing and production companies to update equipment and
manufacturing techniques. FoodSource, Inc. is negotiating a
deal to export California walnuts for estimated sales of USD
200 thousand, and is working with a Georgian grower to import
hazelnuts from Georgia. BlackDot Coffee is preparing to ship
around 2,000 pounds of coffee per month starting in early
2007. Additionally, Hima Beverage Brokerage imported to the
U.S. several shipments of Georgian wine, and is working with
the Georgian Wine Industry and USDA to establish a greater
market share in the U.S. Mission will be happy to support
future similar trade missions.
TEFFT