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$19 million expected in Business at Food Fair

With the participation of 222 stands, and more than 6,000 products, the ‘Feria Alimentaria’ (Food Fair) 2011 will be taking place in Guatemala until 27 July.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Salvador Contreras, president of the fair’s organizing committee, said they expect some 12 thousand people to visit the event, which is being held at the Hotel Tikal Futura.

"The goal of this activity is to raise the profile and quality of professionals, fostering innovation and creativity in cooking practices in the Central American and Caribbean region.

According to Contreras, the food industry in Guatemala generates 60,000 direct jobs and a further 400,000 indirectly", published Prensalibre.com.

Source: prensalibre.com

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