Ugandan women agribusinesses shine at Canada food exhibition

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Nine women food exhibitors under their umbrella body, the African Woman Agribusiness Network (AWAN) have excited showgoers from across the globe with African foods at the annual SIAL Canada food exhibition in Montreal, Canada.

The SIAL Canada food innovation trade show is one of the largest in the world, which attracts thousands of exhibitors and show goers. The show this year attracted over 1,000 exhibitors and brands from 44 countries.

The Ugandan team, led by the AWAN chief executive officer Joice Atuhaire Onegwa included nine women exhibitors with modern food products sold on the international market.

AWAN chief executive officer Joice Atuhaire Onegwa (c). (Courtesy)

They included Eva & Nico who exhibited coffee from Uganda, highly favoured for its aroma, Rabboni from Athari Ventures Ltd who exhibited dried fruits including pineapples, jackfruits, mangoes and apples. The company is famous for exporting solar dried, organically produced high nutritious fruits and vegetables. 

Others are Mystical Rose Sisters, who are producers and suppliers of fresh food including high quality bee honey; Kwezi Coffee; Craft Coffee and Africa Heaven who supply fresh fruits and Masha coffee.

African Woman Agribusiness Network (AWAN) food exhibition. (Courtesy)

The team was welcomed in Canada by Uganda deputy head of mission Allan Kajik and defence attaché, Col. Bahoko Barigye before they joined the team in Montreal for the exhibition.

Ambassador Kajik said the Uganda High commission in Canada worked tirelessly to ensure that the Uganda products are exhibited in this international venue, which he says attracts buyers from the entire North America and Canada.

Kajik said the Ugandan exhibitors mainly excited showgoers in coffee and vanilla and other products. The team was sponsored by the Trade Facilitation Office, Canada and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda. 

SIAL Canada is focusing on igniting innovation within the agri-food industry, empowering companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends.