Trade delegation will open up opportunities overseas

St. Johns, NL, October 30, 2017 – Atlantic Trading Corporation (ATC) is leading a trade delegation to Doha, Qatar to help bring Newfoundland and Canadian products to markets in the Middle East. This month long venture will commence in November 2017 and will feature various meetings and market research with key members in the region. The mission is headed by Douglas C. Power, President of Atlantic Trading Corporation with the support of Wanda Cuff Young, CEO of White Rock Consulting & Communications. Joining Power is Phil Barnes, General Manager of Fogo Island Co-Op Society and Ken Budden, Corporate Sales and Production Manager. As part of the mission, their joint goal will be to explore export opportunities to provide fresh frozen cod and other seafood products to the Qatari market and to seek out interested buyers in the region, namely upscale restaurants.

Bridging the gap

For Doug Power, this won’t be his first trip to the State of Qatar. He has spent a total of seven years in Qatar from 2009-2016; five as an employee with the College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q) and the latter two years as a consultant, researching Qatari importing and exporting business opportunities. According to Power, ATC’s mission will help introduce select Canadian food producers to markets and contacts that they otherwise would have difficulty accessing. “Canada has been designated as a net exporter of food as a country, yet many Canadian producers lack the resources or know-how to bring their products to international markets” said Power. “Our role is to help bridge that gap and facilitate successful transactions and relationships between Canada and the State of Qatar.”

‘The time is now’

Power points to Qatar’s recent government initiatives as an opportunity for Canadian producers to collaborate with manufacturers on the ground in Qatar. The Qatari National Vision 2030 aims to develop all aspects of the Qatari economy, human, and natural resource sectors. The vision focuses on transforming Qatar into an advanced country by 2030, capable of sustaining its own future development. This includes working toward the goal of food security and becoming a self-sustaining nation into the future. As part of the national vision, Qatar launched the Own your Own Factory in Qatarproject. This government initiative is aimed at fast-tracking the establishment of additional manufacturing companies and factories in Qatar. To date, the initiative has attracted more than 9,300 applications from local and international companies representing major industrial sectors. “With an increased focus on food security and developing manufacturing and processing capabilities in the region, the time is now for Canadians seeking to offer their products and services to Qatar and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council).” To learn more about the mission and to meet the delegates in Doha, contact ATC’s office at 1-709-700-1984.

About Atlantic Trading Corporation

ATC is an import-export brokerage firm that came to fruition after Doug Power spent seven years living and working in the State of Qatar and developing contacts such as his partner Ahmed Sharbak who represents clients in the region. The company’s initial activities involve selecting high-quality, premium products from Canadian manufacturers that can then be exported to Qatar and sold to distributors, super markets, high-end hotels, and conference centers. ATC’s goal is to establish a presence in the Qatari market where they will branch out and begin to export to other countries in the GCC. This represents an opportunity to increase trade between Canada and the Middle East by supporting Canadian manufacturers who would otherwise be unable to export to the region based on financial and regulatory barriers to entry. For additional information, contact doug@atlantictradingcorp.com

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