Eastern Macedonia and Thrace expands to Indian Market: Local products go global

The Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (EMT) has taken a major step toward opening its local products to the Indian market, organizing a comprehensive business delegation from September 18–22, 2025.

Program Highlights

The initiative was coordinated by the Regional Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Services, which invited buyers from India’s food and fresh produce sectors to the region.

36 regional companies participated, engaging directly with Indian professionals.

The eight-member Indian delegation included seven buyers/distributors, as well as the Vice President of the Pune Chamber of Commerce and a representative from RECO Partner India.

Activities included product tasting events, production site visits, networking dinners, product exhibitions, and local supermarket visits.

Outcomes

The mission concluded with 98 bilateral business meetings, resulting in the first partnership agreements for local producers to enter the Indian market.