OREANDA-NEWS. November 13, 2014. In the framework of a two-day visit to Germany, Minister of Agrarian and Food Ihor Shvaika attended Germany’s marketing organisation Landgard, one of the largest players in the European market, and got acquainted with the work of one of the farms.

According to Managing Director of Landgard Marcus Zender, the company purchases 80% of fruit and vegetables and is very interested in Ukraine's export potential of this product. Also the representative of the German company expressed readiness to provide Ukraine with the experience in the creation of the cooperative movement.

"Historically, the Ukrainian market is currently quite unknown to us. Therefore, I would like to learn more about export opportunities in your country in terms of its commitment to European integration, the conformity of products grown with European standards", Marcus Zender said.
At the same time, Minister Ihor Shvaika stressed that Ukraine has all opportunities for enhanced cooperation with German partners.