Blueberry growers and processors met with a group of Chinese business leaders last week to promote their products.
The group along, with other businessmen, toured businesses including Wyman s blueberry growing and processing facilities in Washington County
Wymans is currently working on finding a Chinese importer who is interested in thier products. Thomas Gardner, Wyman s vice president for sales and marketing said,"The No. 1 target is China." The company visited China in May and received a lot of interest from potential importers
Ning Gaoning, chairman of Chinese food importer COFCO, said Friday afternoon at the Franklin aquaculture facility that he sees good potential with Maine businesses to export to China.
The contingent of Chinese businessmen was expected to travel to New York on Friday evening, where they planned to spend a few more days conducting business before flying back to China next week.
The group along, with other businessmen, toured businesses including Wyman s blueberry growing and processing facilities in Washington County
Wymans is currently working on finding a Chinese importer who is interested in thier products. Thomas Gardner, Wyman s vice president for sales and marketing said,"The No. 1 target is China." The company visited China in May and received a lot of interest from potential importers
Ning Gaoning, chairman of Chinese food importer COFCO, said Friday afternoon at the Franklin aquaculture facility that he sees good potential with Maine businesses to export to China.
The contingent of Chinese businessmen was expected to travel to New York on Friday evening, where they planned to spend a few more days conducting business before flying back to China next week.
