LATAM Cargo takes part in Agriflor fair in Ecuador

Over 150 exhibitors from Ecuador and 17 other countries took part in the 2016 version of Agriflor fair, held in October in Quito, the capital of the flourist country. The event, which takes place every two years since 1992, brings together various industry entities from the United States, China, the European Union, Russia and Latin America.

Among the exhibitors LATAM Cargo was there, premiering the first stand with its new brand, which was visited by customers from Ecuador, Colombia, the United States, Europe and Oceania. In addition, several meetings were held with clients to inform the company’s news in the latest months.

With the first stand of the new brand, LATAM Cargo took part in the Agriflor fair held in October in Quito, Ecuador.

The participation of LATAM Cargo in this instance aims to publicize the company’s extensive network and its capacity in both cargo flights as well as the passenger’s.

The 2014 version of Agriflor was attended by the mayor of Quito, Mauricio Rodas, and the United States Ambassador to the country, Todd Chapman.

Flowers from Latin America to the world

Even though Latin American countries like Peru, Costa Rica and Guatemala count on flower productions, the main countries are Colombia and Ecuador.

For both countries, floriculture is fundamental in its economy, becoming this perishable product in its first non-traditional agricultural export. The main varieties transported are roses, carnations, pompoms and chrysanthemums. Throughout the year 2015, LATAM Cargo transported 103,562 tons of flowers from these two countries, reaching an approximate market share of 26%.

These flowers arrive at the facilities of LATAM Cargo in Miami and after complying with the rigorous cold chain that requires its transfer and conservation, they are distributed to different cities in the United States and, to a lesser extent, to Europe via Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Oceania via Sydney, Australia.

The flower market remains active throughout the year, with the seasons of Valentine’s Day (January and February) and Mothers’ Day (April and May), the periods that concentrate the greatest demand.