The Expo Peru Canada trade show opens Monday in Toronto with the participation of 21 Peruvian companies representing various indutries, including food, textiles, jewelery and others, reports Andina.

Most of these companies are small and medium enterprises hailing from Cusco, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Piura, Tumbes and Lima.

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) carries out the Expo Peru fairs in order to encourage nontraditional exports, boost the solution of existing obstacles to trade, attract foreign investments, strengthen Peru’s presence in main markets and promote the image of the country.

In addition, Peru’s Tourism and Export Promotion Board (Promperu) will present some of Peru’s top products such as coffee, pisco and cocoa.

Other events which will be carried out within the framework of Expo Peru Canada include the gastronomic fair "Peru Mucho Gusto" and a fashion show led by designer Sergio Davila.

Furthermore, Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Carlos Posada and Promperu’s Director of Country Image Promotion Isabella Falco will offer a press conference on the new Peru brand