New York, NY – June 2026 – Foodpreneur, a leading provider of export development, market access, and business matchmaking services for international food and beverage companies, is proud to lead a delegation of six innovative Tunisian food companies participating in the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City , in partnership with Deloitte and within the framework of WAGES project funded by the U.S. Department of State.
The U.S.-funded WAGES project aims to empower U.S.-TN agribusinesses to grow, increase profitability, and adopt sustainable practices. The project fosters strategic collaborations with U.S. agribusiness companies, startups, and technology providers, facilitating access to innovative solutions. It strengthens export readiness and connects Tunisian and U.S. agribusinesses with West African markets, creating new market opportunities across Africa through triangular collaborations between U.S., Tunisian, and other African agribusinesses.
As part of this initiative, Foodpreneur will provide comprehensive support to the participating companies, including strategic matchmaking with U.S. buyers, distributors, retailers, and importers; deal facilitation and negotiation support; and guidance on successful entry into the U.S. marketplace. It also provides opportunities for the participating Tunisian companies include:
- SENTOLIA TN / MALGA USA (sentolia.com / www.bullaregia.com) Sentolia is one of the major world- wide player with an average of 20, 000 tons of olive oil exported per year in bulk towards the American European markets including more than 4, 000 tons of Organic Olive Oil.
- GREATLINES TN / MEDITASTE USA (great-lines.com.tn) Founded on generations of expertise, GREATLINES brings together family heritage and modern production to meet and exceed the expectations of today’s global markets. GREATLINES manages every step of the olive oil production process, from harvesting to bottling and export, ensuring consistent quality for global markets.
- KARTAGO & SNACK TN / KARTAGO USA (kartagodattes.tn) Kartogo brings you the most appreciated variety of dates in the world, the peerless Deglet Nour. The Horchani family has been devoted since the 19th century to growing several varieties of thousand-year-old dates characteristic to the region.
- KAPSA FOOD Kapsa Food is a Tunisian food company specialized in the production and export of high-quality date powder made from carefully selected Tunisian Dates. Located in Gafsa, Tunisia, at the heart of one of the world's most renowned date-producing regions, Kapsa Food combines traditional expertise with modern food processing technologies to deliver natural and innovative date-based ingredients to international markets.
- MABROUKA Groupe / KYUFI (kyufi.fr) KYUFI is a modern tea brand that reinvents the way tea is consumed. The brand offers 100% natural soluble powdered tea, free from pesticides, thanks to a technology that transforms tea leaves, mint, and other natural plants without the use of chemical flavorings or preservatives. This process allows you to prepare a cup of tea in just a few seconds, simply by adding water hot or cold, depending on your preference.
- HERBIOTECH (www.herbiotech-aroma.com) HERBIOTECH is a leading Grower, Manufacturer and Supplier of Organic Herbs, Flowers, Spices and Oils in Tunisia and Portugal. Herbiotech prides itself on delivering high quality Organic ingredients and innovative solutions to our customers in the Food, Feed, Cosmetic and Food Supplements sectors.
The Summer Fancy Food Show, North America's largest specialty food and beverage trade event, provides an unparalleled platform for international brands seeking to expand their presence in the United States. Through its partnership with these Tunisian companies, Foodpreneur aims to connect high-quality Tunisian products with key U.S. market stakeholders while supporting long-term commercial success.
"Foodpreneur is excited to help showcase the quality, innovation, and rich culinary heritage of these Tunisian exporters at one of the industry's most important trade events," states Esther Luongo Psarakis, Managing Partner of Foodpreneur. "Our role is to facilitate meaningful business connections, support deal development, and help these companies navigate the complexities of entering and growing within the U.S. market."
The collaboration reflects Foodpreneur's ongoing commitment to helping international food companies build sustainable export opportunities and establish successful commercial partnerships in the United States, while advancing the WAGES Project's broader mission of showcasing U.S. excellence in Agritech and connecting American innovation with high-growth markets across Tunisia and Africa.
Attendees of the Summer Fancy Food Show are encouraged to meet with the participating Tunisian companies to explore new sourcing opportunities and discover a diverse range of premium food products representing the best of Tunisia's growing food industry.
About Foodpreneur
Foodpreneur specializes in export development, market linkage services, trade facilitation, and business growth strategies for food and beverage companies seeking to expand into new international markets. Through customized market-entry support, buyer matchmaking, and commercial advisory services, Foodpreneur helps brands successfully connect with distributors, retailers, importers, and strategic partners worldwide.
For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or to schedule meetings with participating companies during the Summer Fancy Food Show, please contact:
Foodpreneur
Esther Luongo Psarakis-Managing Partner
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +1-908-256-3546
Christine Bagares- Marketing Manager
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Website: www.foodpreneur.com