Decisions Made on the Spot
15 5月 2025
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Aleksey Yefremov, Representative of Ribbstyle
I represent the Dutch company Ribbstyle, which specializes in supplying protective coatings and insulation materials for storage chambers — used for apples, other fruits, cheese, meat, and fish. What brought me to the InterFood Azerbaijan exhibition was a strong interest in the Azerbaijani market. The event features a wide range of farms and companies engaged in fruit production — which is exactly our target customer base.
During the exhibition, I met with five major companies that operate large-scale apple storage facilities. They showed strong interest in our insulation solutions, which are both airtight and vapor-proof, helping to prevent mold and contamination. I also had productive conversations with owners of cheese dairies and meat production farms. While these sectors are secondary for us compared to fruit storage, there is still real potential for collaboration.
Currently, our company does not yet operate in Azerbaijan. However, I see participating in next year’s InterFood Azerbaijan as a strategic first step to entering the market. What impressed me most was the highly professional and efficient atmosphere at the event. Company representatives at decision-making levels are always present at the booths, which means almost every question can be addressed immediately, on the spot.
It’s convenient, effective, and truly business-focused.