PARTNERS

Exporters Association of Crete, Greece

Exporters Association of Crete, Greece - Coordinator

The Exporters’ Association of Crete - EAC, one of the most dynamic regional associations in Greece, is already in the 25th year constantly standing by the needs of the exporters of Crete. Its work is undoubtedly well known and recognized by all those involved in export trade. Currently, there are 160 Cretan exporting member companies.

The Exporters Association of Crete seeks to unify the stakeholders in Crete, in order to amplify the potential regional characteristics of the island. This proposal can also be a model for the other regions of Greece. Coordinated regional level promotional efforts will positively influence and add value to the promotion of Greek products abroad. Promoting products with the tools of Regional Marketing is an established practice of the Exporters’ Association of Crete. The model of exhibiting with a unified profile -as Region of Crete- and the coordinated presence of Cretan enterprises has been successfully implemented by EAC at major international food and beverage exhibitions (ANUGA, SIAL, GULFOOD, FANCY FOOD etc.) attracting a large number of business associates interested in Cretan Products.

Continuous flow of information, exchange of views, with a unique focus on the development of extroversion of export companies and the promotion of Cretan products to foreign markets, is a daily goal of the Exporters’ Association of Crete. During its 25 years of operation, EAC has successfully organized efforts to promote Cretan products to foreign markets supported the establishment of the traditional Cretan diet in the daily lives of foreign consumers.

We are constantly seeking opportunities for new business transactions to promote Cretan exporters and to strengthen the island’s export trade profile. Developing export strategies, focusing on the distinct advantages and qualities of all the products of each region, is a big job, but we, at EAC, with our limited resources have proved that if there is will (i.e. vision and persistence) there is a way, and our vision can become a reality.

TERASELE DUNĂRII OSTROV, Romania

The Professional Wine Association - TERASELE DUNĂRII OSTROV-Partner (Romania)

The Professional Wine Association―TERASELE DUNĂRII OSTROV is a non-profit association and was established in 2008 at the initiative of three founding members from the Members of the Association represent the OSTROV vineyard area of approximately 1000 ha, where two wineries are operating in the communes of Ostrov and Lipnita, Constanta County, with a capacity of 130,000 hectolitres of wine.

Members of the association are:

• S.C. OSTROVIT S.A.- founding member
• S.C. LEADER INTERNATIONAL S.A.- founding member
• PF PACURAR ELENA- founding member
• S.C. FRANK 93 PROD S.R.L- founding member
• S.C. LIO AGRO COM S.R.L. - founding member
• S.C. MERICOM 2010 S.R.L. - founding member

The Ostrov vineyard has a large wine-growing area and includes the Ostrov wine-growing centers (average altitude 110 m), Oltina and Aliman, located on the right bank of the Danube, to which is added the Băneasa wine-growing center. These centers are famous for red wines (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir), as well as for white wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, especially for the local varieties Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală and Crâmpoşie).

The wine heritage of S.C. OSTROVIT S.A. is 1200 hectares cultivated with young noble vines for wine grapes.

The plantations are located in the administrative area of Ostrov and Lipniţa communes, within the Ostrov wine center, Ostrov vineyard, located in the southwest of Constanţa county, along the Danube, on the right bank, the upper terrace. Ostrov Vineyard has some of the highest values of heliothermic resources, but without them becoming excessive, to which is added the vicinity of the Danube and the surrounding lakes.

The moisture deficit is covered by irrigation. Also, characteristic are the mild winter conditions, the extreme minimum temperatures being rare in the vineyard, the area being characterized as having “sun-fed” grapes, the hills having a sunny exposure conducive to the cultivation of wine grape varieties.

Area under vines: 1200 ha of wine grapes, 300 ha of table grapes

Varieties in plantation:

Crâmpoşie, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, White Feteasca, Royal Feteasca, Italian Riesling, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Cabernet, Merlot, Black Feteasca, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Rebo, Cabernet Franc.

Winery capacity:

Production (bottled wine): about 5 million liters