Tunis: The fourteenth edition of the Bio EXPO organic farming and agri-food fair will take place in Tunis, from April 25 to 27, with the participation of 100 exhibitors from Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, France, and Italy.
The event, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, will feature awareness workshops for children on the importance of organic food, the fair director, Lamia Oueslati said in an interview with TAP.
The programme also includes the 3rd edition of the international competition for the selection of the best organic olive oil and extra virgin olive oil with the participation of more than 21 products from Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria under the supervision of an international jury.
Oueslati indicated that various organic products such as olives, honey, dates, dried fruits, “Harissa”, and couscous, as well as cosmetic products such as prickly pear oil and others, will be on display.
The Fair director stressed that exhibitors will present
certified organic products as well as other products in the process of certification.
She noted that organic agricultural products are available in the domestic market and commercial spaces. According to her, the limited production of some organic products explains their relatively high prices.
In this context, she called for support to this promising sector in terms of exports, in addition to its health benefits.
Export earnings from organic products increased by 65% in 2023 compared to 2022, due to a rise of around 72% in the value of organic oils exported in 2023, Oueslati indicated.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse