Trade Events
Latin America and the Caribbean

Cuban Buyers are Looking for Quality Canadian Products
AAFC Invites you to participate in a

CANADIAN FOOD SHOWCASE
IN HAVANA, CUBA

Meliá Cohiba Hotel
February 28 - March 1, 2007

This is an opportunity for Canadian producers to sell to major hotel chains in Cuba and to create a pull effect from Cuban hotel chains to influence Alimport's purchasing decisions, Cuba's state run food purchasing agency.

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Companies will be able to showcase their products and their catalogues to key buyers in Cuba who are looking to source quality Canadian products.

Representatives will be also be present from all major buying and importing groups in Cuba such as Alimport, ITH and Cemex. Orders are expected to be placed on site for the peak tourism period beginning in December.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will cover product shipping costs from Toronto to Havana. Special hotel rates for participants have been arranged at the Melia Cohiba Hotel.

Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses and a participation fee of $400 per company will be charged to cover booth rental and exhibit materials. Cheques addressed to the Receiver General for Canada should be sent to Judith Gaw, 930 Carling Avenue Suite 125, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C5

Companies interested in participating must register with AAFC on or before February 12, 2007. Shipments will be sent from Toronto to Havana on February 13, 2007.

Please note that a Tourist Card is required to enter Cuba. For further information please refer to the following website: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cuba/visas-en.asp

For more information, please contact Christine L'Abbé of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at (613) 694-2797, labbech@agr.gc.ca.

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Information on this Web site is provided for information purposes only. Great care has been taken to maintain the accuracy of the information provided on this Web site. However, AAFC and its employees reserve the right to make modifications as may be necessary. It is recommended that you visit the site from time to time for updates.

Floor Plan and Canada Pavilion
All of the dimensions and locations shown on the official floor plan and the Canada Pavilion are believed, but not warranted, to be accurate. AAFC and show management reserve the right to make such modifications as may be necessary to meet the needs of the exhibitors and the exhibit hall.

Canadian Activities
All of the Canadian activities organized and managed by AAFC are believed, but not warranted, to be accurate. AAFC reserve the right to make such modifications as may be necessary to meet the needs of the participants and the organizers of the activities scheduled during the show.