CO-OPERATIVES – A NEW WORLD FOR A NEW CONSUMER

From 8 to 10 December 2010, Bangalore, India will host the biggest event for the co-operative sector with focus on co-operative food and beverages.

The tradeshow will feature a new consumer, a new client: The co-operatives from around the world which will showcase the quality of co-operative products and also share how co-operative values and principles can prove to be an excellent basis for good business partnerships. In times of economic crisis, the co-operative movement's unique business model of social justice and commercial success offers the perfect business opportunity and assures financial recovery around the world.

“By participating in ICA ExpoCoop you will be preparing your enterprise for a new economic sector. Running ahead is fundamental to enable your company to achieve this goal.” , affirms Luiz Branco, president of ICA ExpoCoop.

Co-operatives have been proving to boost not only economic development but also economic and political democracy as they will interact with private suppliers during the event.
“The exhibitor will have the opportunity to supply technology as well as packaging and processing equipments for co-operative food and beverages”, adds Luiz Branco.

Co-operatives offer Fair Trade and consume millions of dollars in products, services and technology only in the food and beverage sectors.

ICA ExpoCoop is the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) official tradeshow. The ICA unites and represents 90 countries. ICA ExpoCoop offers a unique and exclusive opportunity to open up and increase new markets to the co-operative sector and maximizes sales potential for co-operative products.