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Diego AulestiaMinister of International Trade of Ecuador

Víctor Jurado CarrielExecutive Director of PRO ECUADOR

Nelly VinuezaGeneral Coordinator of PRO ECUADOR

Francisco MenaEcuador Trade Commissioner in the United Kingdom

Luis Fernando OjedaaDirector of Communication of PRO ECUADOR

Martha LoaizaDesign and Layout, Communication Department, PRO ECUADOR

Address: Marquis House, Second Floor Front, 67/68 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6NY, United Kingdom.london@proecuador.gob.ec / +44 2030788040 / @proecuador_uk

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• Business Opportunities: We help British importers to get in touch with the best producers / exporters in Ecuador.

• Trade Fairs: We participate in British trade fairs with country pavilions, bringing Ecuadorian exporters to show their products and meet importers.

• Trade Missions: We organize business trips to and from Ecuador, offeringassistance in trip logistics, business meetings, visits to factories, etc.

• Promotion Events: We organize business matchmaking and food-tasting events, promotional campaigns, among others.

• Exporter Validation: We validate all our exporters visiting their facilities and checking their legal status.

• Samples delivery: When possible, we help Ecuadorian exporters sending their samples from Ecuador.

• Reports & Statistics: We create business and statistics reports including the latest innovations and products being developed in Ecuador.

• Authorities: We can organize meetings with authorities in Ecuador (Customs, Revenue, etc.) if necessary.

• Training: We offer training programs about Ecuador paperwork procedures and export requirements, documents and certifications.

SERVICES OFFER FOR BRITISH IMPORTERS

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EXPORTS TO THE UK

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CHIA

Eaten by the Aztecs and Incas, now chia seed are considered as the new super food. They are source of antioxidants, proteins, aminoacids, vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Ecuadorian chia seeds are mainly exported to the United States,Denmark, Australia and Canada.

Its consumption helps to regulate the digestive system, improves energy levels and concentration, controls and prevents cholesterol, reduce body fat and rejuvenate the skin.

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PAPAYA

It´s the main exotic fruit exported to Europe.

They are a rich source of antioxidant nutrients such ascarotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium, copper, and magnesium; and fibre.

Ecuadorian papaya is mainly exported to the UK,Netherlands, Belgium and Peru.

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ROSES

PRAWNS

Ecuador is the second biggest exporter of roses in the world.

The biggest rose production centers in Ecuador are located in places that reach 2000 meters above sea level. There, sunlight is more direct and the temperature is stable throughout the year.

Ecuadorian roses are considered the best in the world due to their incomparable quality, beauty and unique characteristics: thick long stems, big buds, vivid colors and lengthy life in the vase after being cut.

Ecuador is the second largest exporter of frozen prawns in the world. In 2014, shrimp was the first Ecuadorian export after oil.

Prawns present a very low content of fat and calories. It is very rich in components such as carotenes, beta-carotenes, omega 3 and pre vitamin A.

Ecuadorian prawns are recognized as a gourmet product around the world due to its exquisite flavor, color and texture.

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Ecuador is the biggest exporter of banana puree of the world. Also, there are important manufacturers of IQF and asepticpassion fruit concentrate, conventional and organic mangopuree and guava puree, between other fruit.

Most manufacturers are Kosher, Organic, HACCP and GMPcertified. The most important manufacturers offer FSSC 22000, BRC, ISO 9001, IRMA approved supplier, among others.

Ecuador fruit puree industry is already supplying the important buyers like Nestle, Chiquita, Heinz, Gerber, Coca Cola, Parmalat, Krings, etc.

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• 5 British investors participated in the Forestry Forum in Guayaquil organized by PRO ECUADOR.

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NEWS

• PRO ECUADOR visited The Hospitality Show 2015 in Birmingham to identify business opportunities for Ecuadorian products in the British market

• PRO ECUADOR visited The Spring Fair 2015 in Birmingham to identify businessopportunities for Ecuadorian products in the British market.

• PRO ECUADOR visited The Scottish Hospitality 2015 in Glasgow to identify business opportunities for Ecuadorian products in the British market.

• Our Trade Commmisioner gave a lecture on the Univesity of Edimburg about thebusiness opportunities in Ecuador.

• PRO ECUADOR visited The Natural Organic Products Europe 2015 in London toidentify business opportunities for Ecuadorian products in the British market.

• PRO ECUADOR visited The National Convenience Show 2015 in Birmingham toidentify business opportunities for Ecuadorian products in the British market.

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• PRO ECUADOR brought Ecuadorian cuisine toLondon at this year’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) at the ExCel.

• A complete menu of Ecuadorian dishes wasshowcased at ife’s ‘Taste of the World live’. DavidReyes, an Ecuadorian chef with twelve years ofexperience working in London restaurants, showed visitors how to cook prawn and vegetarian-styles of Ceviche - an appetizer of fresh fish marinated in citrus juices; Sango de Verde - an Ecuadorian green plantain stew; and a dessert of Chocolate Mousse and Goldenberries served with Ecuadorian coffee, all of the ingredients for which were 100% Ecuadorian.

• 10 Ecuadorian exporters exhibited their products at PRO ECUADOR stand. They offered a wide range of products, including varieties of prawns, tuna, grains, fruits, vegetables, plantain-based snacks, avocado oil, coffee, and chocolate.

• Our Trade Commmisioner gave a lecture about the business opportunities in Ecuador at the Univesity of Edimburg.

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Business Matchmaking 2015Guayaquil - Ecuador, June 2015

Business Matchmaking“Aromas del Ecuador” 2015Guayaquil - Ecuador, September 2015

Exquisite Ecuador 2015London - UK, September 2015

PRO ECUADOR is kindly inviting 5 British importers of the following sectors:- Processed Food (2)- Agribusiness- Aquaculture- Crafts

PRO ECUADOR is kindly inviting 2 British importers of the following sectors:- Coffee- Cocoa and/or Chocolate

After the great success we experienced this year, PRO ECUADOR isorganizing the second edition of its promotional event ‘Exquisite Ecuador’.The idea is to promote Ecuadorian export offer in the form of foodingredients and cuisine.

We will invite British media and buyers to be part of our events during the ‘Exquisite Ecuador’ week in September.

Marquis House, Second Floor Front, 67/68 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6NY, United Kingdom.london@proecuador.gob.ec / +44 2030788040

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