Portugal is on the lookout for Asian clients to export octopus
Is Europe out of the woods after the economic crisis of the last years? This may sound like a rhetorical question, but the Portuguese are pretty set on boosting all the levels of economy so they can say goodbye to poverty and unrest. After the recent slight increase in the national minimum wage, now Portugal is on the lookout for Asian clients to export octopus.
Portugal derives much of its economic profit from exporting a wide variety of fish and seafood. The Portuguese export market comprises different sorts of fresh or chilled cuttlefish, squid, codfish (called bacalhau in the local tongue) and octopus. Portugal also produces salted and dried fish.
The Secretary of State on Sea affairs has announced that the Government is putting all its efforts into finding new partners in Asia to sign export contracts. Korea seems to be first on the list of potential clients, so a governmental representative will travel there in November to try to settle an agreement. This was confirmed by Manuel Pinto de Abreu himself at the Mar Algarve Expo which took place in Portimao.
Also according to the Secretary Manuel Pinto de Abreu, Portugal’s seafood responds to all the requirements, so it can enter the Asian market anytime. Increasing exports is a must for Portugal if they are to realistically hope to sustain their economy and ensure stability.
The sea life has always been a part of Portugal’s destiny, and Manuel Pinto de Abreu believes that it should remain an economic priority. At Mar Algarve Expo, the secretary of state equally wished to stress the importance of EU funding. The European Union has invested around 60 million Euro in the 20/20 Program meant to encourage development and monitoring of the sea activities.
If you are now in Portimao, you can still get to the Mar Algarve, open until October 11th. If you need transportation, book an Algarve transfer.
