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Cooperativa CIAF R.L. and Cementos Progreso participate in the Ornamental Plants Congress to boost the competitiveness in the sector

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Cementos Progreso and Cooperativa Integral Agrícola (CIAF R.L.) participated in the third Congress of Ornamentals, Foliage and Flowers, held in Antigua Guatemala.

The event brought together producers, students, technicians, and exporters with the purpose of acquiring new knowledge and exploring market opportunities.

CIAF R.L., created with guidance from Cementos Progreso on November 17, 2021, is supported by the National Institute of Cooperatives (INACOOP), an institution that has accompanied its development from its start.

This congress was presented as a key platform for improving competitiveness and strengthening the country’s export supply, through training and exchanging experiences among various stakeholders.

Growth potential

Guatemala’s ornamental plant sector has great growth potential, with exports reaching more than US$53 million in June of this year, 11% more than in 2023.

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