NEW YORK, NY [Photos by Cyprus Trade Center]
As part of the Republic of Cyprus’ continued efforts to strengthen its commercial presence in international markets, the Cyprus Trade Center New York participated with a National Pavilion in the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026, held June 28-30 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Organized annually by the Specialty Food Association, the exhibition has been recognized as the largest specialty food trade event in North America.
The Cyprus Pavilion was designed to highlight the country’s rich culinary heritage and showcase the quality, authenticity and diversity of Cypriot food and beverage products. Visitors had the opportunity to discover range of products that reflect Cyprus’ long-standing gastronomic tradition, including Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Halloumi cheese, Commandaria which is the world’s oldest named wine still in production, and other premium Cypriot specialties.
Among the visitors to the Cyprus National Pavilion was Kyriakos Poyiatzis, Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York.
The participation reflects the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry’s ongoing commitment to supporting Cypriot businesses in their internationalization efforts and to enhancing the global visibility of products made in Cyprus, the Cyprus Trade Center said in an announcement.
“The Summer Fancy Food Show provides an exceptional opportunity to present the quality and uniqueness of Cypriot products to one of the world’s most competitive food markets”, noted Aristos Constantine, Trade Commissioner of Cyprus Trade Center in New York. “Our objective is not only to promote Cyprus’ exceptional food and beverage sector but also to create meaningful relationships that will benefit Cypriot producers and strengthen Cyprus’ export presence in the United States”.
