MORE THAN 380 BUSINESS MEETINGS
The fifth edition of the event, organized by Aragón Exterior (AREX) in collaboration with Aragón Alimentos, brings together more than 120 companies from Aragon and 26 buyers from 20 countries. More than 380 one-to-one meetings have been scheduled in total, arranged in advance according to the interests of each company and the participating buyers.
Meanwhile, the regional minister for Economy, Competitiveness and Employment, Eva Valle, visited the event on Tuesday and highlighted the ability of companies from Aragon to compete in international markets. The aim, she said, is particularly to help more companies find customers abroad and continue growing outside Spain.
INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY AND AGRIFOOD
Among the companies taking part is once again Indra, which is participating through two divisions related to metal transformation and industrial prototyping. Its presence creates opportunities for Aragonese suppliers involved in machining, component manufacturing, engineering or prototypes, at a time of growing European investment in industrial, technological and defense capabilities.
Industry and agrifood have a prominent role in this edition. The Government of Aragon points out that both sectors have growing international potential and the ability to generate activity and employment in different parts of the region, as well as opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to expand their markets.
FROM ARAGON TO POLISH SUPERMARKETS
The event has already led to concrete deals in previous editions. One example is Magdalenas Lázaro, which, following contacts made at Meet the Buyer, managed to place its products in Auchan supermarkets in Poland. The company currently exports nearly 90% of its production and has a presence in around 90 countries.
BUYERS WILL VISIT COMPANIES IN ARAGON
Finally, the second day will take the event directly to the facilities of several companies in the region. International buyers will be able to learn about their production processes and industrial capabilities with the aim of advancing potential business agreements. Meet the Buyer is promoted by Aragón Exterior together with Aragón Alimentos-Aragón, Sabor de Verdad, and also has the support of the Port Authority of Valencia, Port de Barcelona, Fundación Ibercaja and Mobility City.
