New York-based export management company GEMCO Ltd., parent company of popular packaged food brand American Garden, received a prestigious award from the United States Department of Commerce for its significant contributions to the expansion of U.S. exports.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo presented the President’s “E” Award for Exports to GEMCO at a Washington, DC ceremony. GEMCO is one of only 24 companies to receive this top export award this year.
From Left to Right:, Kevin Egan, GEMCO President; Zahira Fazal, GEMCO Legal Advisor;
Mohammed Hussein GEMCO VP; Robert Kapuscinski, GEMCO Operations.
“It’s an honor to receive this prestigious international award in recognition for the great work we’ve done over the past 35 years. We currently export our products to over 60 markets across the world. With a significant presence in the UAE for the past 20+ years and with it now being one of our top two markets globally, our brands like American Garden have cemented its place in the hearts of consumers here in the region.” says Mohammed Hussein, Vice President of GEMCO, “Growing from just one representative in the region in 2001, to over 40 people currently handling the brand’s operations in the UAE, GEMCO is committed to bringing the best in packaged foods to our passionate consumer base in the region.”
Touted as one of the top 20 food brands in the region by Kantar research, American Garden is synonymous with great taste and offers a mouth-watering range of more than 250 unique products in 20 different categories, right from mayonnaise to popcorn, salad dressing, syrups, ketchup, peanut butter, and more. American Garden products hold leadership positions in multiple categories like dressings, peanut butter and popcorn across the region.
GEMCO products are available in more than 60 countries, across four regions including the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
