AGT Poortman, a renowned British importer of grain legumes, is set to import 10,000 tons of mung bean from Uzbekistan. This was announced during a meeting between representatives of the diplomatic mission of Uzbekistan and James Halford, the chief consultant of AGT Poortman, Dunyo reports.
Quality of Uzbek Pulses
James Halford noted that AGT Poortman conducted marketing research, which showed that pulses grown in Uzbekistan are of competitive quality in the British market. Uzbekistan, being at the crossroads of trade since ancient times, has been producing high-quality pulses, including mung beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
Cooperation with Plant Quarantine Inspectorate
In addition to the import agreement, AGT Poortman plans to enter into cooperation with the Main State Inspectorate for Plant Quarantine. This cooperation aims to resolve all necessary issues related to the import of legumes. The State Plant Quarantine Inspection (SPQI) of Uzbekistan has been mandated to introduce initiatives to adopt International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) principles.
AGT Poortman’s Market Presence
AGT Poortman has been successfully operating in the UK market for 30 years. With an impressive annual turnover of $2bn, the company has established a strong presence in the global legume market. AGT Poortman cooperates with 16 countries around the world to import leguminous products and operates 45 production plants in different countries.
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