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Alabama Makes Deal with Cuban Food Company

By Alabama Public Radio

Havana, Cuba – Initially, Cuba's food import company Alimport signed an agreement with Alabama agricultural commissioner Ron Sparks to buy $15 million worth of goods from the state. Shortly after, officials inked the deals surpassing the amount in the agreement. More than 300 representatives of dozens of American firms attended the International Fair of Havana, which runs through Saturday. Other countries represented at the fair include Canada, France, Spain, Venezuela, Brazil, China and Vietnam.

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