Wednesday was busy and productive. The morning was filled with meetings among Alimport buyers, who each have expertise in purchasing a variety of commodities, and members of the Texas delegation. Open dialogs were conducted about items such as cotton and rice, as well as retail ready and specialty items. The Texas Port Authority representatives had a long meeting with an official of the Alimport charter division. This representative is responsible for many of the logistical matters concerning imports to Cuba.
The overall feedback we received was positive with requests for immediate return visits or samples of certain products and retail ready items that adhere to Alimport's desired specifications. We expect other trade items will be discussed throughout the week.
Alimport Chairman and CEO Pedro Alvarez Borrego hosted a luncheon for our delegation at the Cuban Protocol House. The luncheon was an opportunity for our sellers to continue building relationships with Alimport buyers.
A tour of a Cuban supermarket revealed many American products already on the shelves. Our goal is to see more Texas products in stores, and Cuba appears to be a willing partner.
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