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    • Lamb meat continues to gain fans

    According to the latest market study commissioned by the Interprofessional Agro-Food Organization of Sheep and Goats (INTEROVIC), the upward trend in lamb meat consumption in Spain continues, reinforcing the increase recorded last year. This fact confirms the success of the European program of promotion to increase the consumption of meat of lamb and suckling lamb, that has been developing for two years in our country.

    See the Communication Notebook on olive oil trade in the US and Mexico

    Siete Agromarketing has recently launched the Communication Notebook on the commercial prospects of Olive Oil in the US and Mexican markets. A publication made after last November's celebration of the second Business Agro Tertulia '¿HABLAMOS? Olive Oil, US and Mexico markets. It contains the main conclusions obtained during its celebration, as well as an analysis on the conjuncture of the olive oil market and its commercial possibilities in the US and Mexican markets.

    The best tomato of the world will be promoted commercially in Fruit Logística

    The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Tomate La Cañada will commercially promote the best tomato of the world (#elmejortomatedelmundo) in Fruit Logística, through companies such as Agroponiente, Biosabor, Casur, Parque Natural or Vegacañada, which will have their own stands in this important exhibition. At the same time, work will be carried out to visit clients and attract new ones.
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    Expoliva has been consolidated as only fair with international recognition of Andalusia

    Expoliva 2017 is consolidated, in the year of its 20º anniversary, as the only international fair in Andalusia to have obtained for the eleventh year this recognition, as highlighted by the president of the Board of Administration of Fair Jaén (Ifeja), Angel Vera.

    Peru: Peru: banana exports surpass record of 128 million dollars

    The value of Peruvian banana exports between January and October 2016 reached 128.8 million dollars, an increase of 7% over the same period of 2015 and is a record, being the highest figure registered in the mentioned period during the last five years, according to data of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). As pointed out by the Association, the growing demand for the main markets of the Peruvian banana and the increase of cultivated hectares in the north explains this significant increase.

    Idai Nature expands its innovative capacity with its new laboratory

    Idai Nature, a manufacturer of unique natural solutions for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables without chemical residues, has inaugurated on January 10th a new laboratory in its central facilities, in the Valencian town of La Pobla de Vallbona, that will contribute to reinforce its continuous bet on the development of pioneering formulations that recover ancestral agricultural methods through the use of current technology, according to the company's CEO Carlos Ledó. He also highlighted the research that has been carried out by this firm in plant extracts with bio-insecticidal activity, "that allow us to cure plants with plants".

    COEXPHAL blames the Andalusian Ministry for the loss of thousands of euros in organic production

    The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería (COEXPHAL) claims that the delay by the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development in resolving cases to move from conventional to organic farming has led to Farmers and businesses lose thousands of euros in organic production. Dozens of farmers from Almeria who invested in new greenhouses for organic production during 2015 and early 2016 are forced to continue selling their organic products as conventional, with the subsequent loss of income, Organization.

    Huelva starts 2017 as Spanish Capital of Gastronomy

    Huelva has started the new year by launching its title of Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2017 and, with that purpose, has already launched an extensive program of activities original, popular, varied and very creative.
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    Argentina: Government encourages the production of food with certified quality

    In order to boost the production of food with certified quality and facilitate companies to generate added value, the Ministry of Agroindustry of Argentina has launched the National Program for Promotion of Official Certificates of Quality in Argentine Food "Add Value". An initiative designed to encourage micro, small and medium enterprises producing and/or producing food and/or beverages, with funding reaching up to 200,000 pesos.

    Peru hosts in March the VI World Congress of Quinoa

    Peru, a world power in quinoa production will host the 6th World Congress to be held around this product, from 21 to 24 March. With this event, the Andean country consolidates its leadership in this millennial crop, originating from the incanate and that is called to play a primordial role in feeding the future.