The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili, met with Louis Torres, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the French company "Escal Seafood", and representatives of "Abbe Timeo".

During the meeting, the parties focused on opportunities to develop production in Georgia, expand export potential, and strengthen future cooperation.

The Minister highlighted Georgia’s investment climate, the country’s economic growth trends, and the opportunities created by its Free Trade Agreements. He also emphasized the importance of government support programmes in facilitating business development and attracting investment.

"Developing local production, expanding export potential, and deepening cooperation with international partners are important priorities for Georgia. Such partnerships help position Georgian products in international markets, introduce modern knowledge and expertise into production processes, and expand opportunities for local entrepreneurs. We aim to foster the establishment of new production capacities and enhance the competitiveness of Georgian products through state support programmes and a favourable investment environment", - said David Songulashvili.

"The company "Abbe Timeo" operates in the snail processing sector in Georgia, and its cooperation with the French company "Escal Seafood" aims to facilitate the marketing of Georgian-produced goods in international markets.

Founded in Strasbourg in 1976, "Escal Seafood" is a French family-owned company specialising in the production/distribution of seafood products. Its product range also includes snail-based food products.

The Georgian company Abbe Timeo has been operating in Georgia since 2020 and specialises in snail processing. At its production facility in Tsilkani, in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, the company processes snail meat and shells. Its products are primarily destined for export markets, including France.

The Deputy Minister, Lasha Dolidze, along with representatives from "Abbe Timeo", Giorgi Kadagidze and Grigol Sidamonidze, attended the meeting.