Agribusiness exports increased by 19 percent this year

The In the first seven months of this year, the agricultural industry recorded a 19 percent increase in exportswhich for the Deputy Minister of Internal Trade, Omar Montillo, is good news “which confirms that we are on the right track”, he expressed.

His words were delivered during the launch the third edition of the Competitive agroindustry projectan initiative that is part of the National Industrial Competitiveness Program (PNCI).

This activity will continue offering knowledge that enables process optimization, guarantees food safety, promotes marketing and opens up new markets for its participants.

The national director of the industry, Francisco Mola, highlighted the participation associates of 200 micro, small and medium enterprisesdedicated to adding value to the national production, who have directly profited from all aspects that make up this project during its previous editions.

As part of the launch, success stories were presented and expert panels were created “Tools to Promote Agro-Industrial Development” and “Inspiring Perspectives on a Competitive Agro-Industry.”

“We know there is a lot to do to strengthen the agro-industrial sector, however, we are proud of what we have achieved with SMEs who have received training, advice and technical support from very high-level experts in each edition,” he said. , he Deputy Minister of Internal Trade.

The business sector appreciates the enormous importance agro-industry is becoming one of the axes of development of the country’s production activity.

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama stated that it is necessary to introduce new technologies that enable producers to be more competitive and efficient in relation to the demands of export markets.

On its part, National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) believes that in addition to promoting innovation and the use of technology, there must be public-private partnerships that accelerate the transformation of the sector.