Francisco Mtz. Arroyo: “We focuse on promotion quality figures designations of origin and organic farming”
Castilla-La Mancha for the highest priority is the food industry, since it is the largest exporter of the Spanish region with a large expanse of vineyards. We interview Francisco Martínez Arroyo, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development of Castilla-La Mancha
Olive grove profitability wanted to adopt intensive systems
Three quarters of the world olive is cultivated according to traditional methods. Only 26% of the surface of this crop is handled in intensive systems, which increases the production of olive oil. These are among the findings of an international study on production costs of olive oil by the IOC and coordinated by AEMO and GEA Westfalia Separator Ibérica. The report confirms major differences between the costs of one country to another. The oil yield is higher in the South of the Mediterranean and is drastically reduced in Latin American countries. The global harvest for the season in 2015-2016 will be between the 2.6 and 2.9 million tonnes. The world's largest producer, Spain is closer to 1.3 million tonnes. Argentina will increase its production to 25,000 tons, it is behind Chile (16,000 tonnes), United States (6,000 t), Peru (3,500 t) and 2,000 tons Uruguay.
Miguel Suarez Cervieri: “BASF has reached its 150 years of life for getting a clear objective, innovation”
Miguel Suarez Cervieri (1962) is an agronomist with a degree in marketing from various universities in Uruguay. Country manager of the division of Crop Protection of Spanish BASF and president of the Business Association for the Protection of Plants (AEPLA), is convinced of the need for innovation in agriculture to ensure its future and continue producing healthy, healthy foods at affordable prices. But this aspect is so important to him as the political authorities enact laws that favor environmentally sustainable production and competitive markets.
José Cabascango: “For Ecuador it is of vital importance to have investors who bring innovation and technology”
Agribusiness and fresh and processed products are two of the sectors that the Ecuadorian government is giving priority to attracting investors. In this interview, agreed on a breakfast conference with businessmen which took place in Valencia last November, Cabascango (Pro Ecuador) tells the status of economic exchange between Ecuador and Europe and gives important clues about what you need to know to invest in their country.
Adela Martínez Cachá: “We have worked well in plant protection and our exporters conquer markets”
Adela Martínez-Cachá, Minister of Agriculture of Murcia, tells…
Spain: The Commercial Code of Good Practice is already a reality
Representatives of farmers, cooperatives, agribusiness and marketing have signed the non-binding code that sets out the principles upon which must be based trade relations and business practices in the food chain in Spain.
Mexico, best Latin American economy by The World Bank
In the report Doing Business 2016, The World Bank has placed Mexico as one of the three Latin American countries that recorded the highest number of reforms over the past five years and has been classified as the best economy in Latin America. "It's a leading and world economy, a country that decidedly has successfully opted for trade liberalization," said Ximena Caraza-Campos, director for Spain in ProMéxico, who has declared that the exclusive profile of agrifood exports Mexican into Europe has undergone a profound transformation.
Europe and Latin America seeking the way to increase the horticultural trade
Fruit and vegetable trade between Europe and Latin America are today very small compared to the overall trade between the two regions. The traffic of these products does not reach even 1% of purchases from, for example, Mexico and the European Union. In the case of Chile, it stays at 7.5%. However, the increase in income from Latin American countries and the planned improvements in the free trade agreements portend an increase in trade of fruits and vegetables on both sides of the Atlantic. Brazil is emerging as one of the most promising markets receptors. In 2014, Spanish exports to this country grew 25% in 2014.
María Marte: “The source of greatest inspiration is that you can when you want”
It may sound like an attractive Hollywood movie script, with the epicenter in the figure of the determination, but it is not. The story of María Marte is a real path to excel. Meet every corner of the kitchen, from the most ungrateful to the most creative, based on talent. In 2011, he became head chef of Club Allard, who was then his second "star" Michelin was won. María is active and exhaustive. That redounds his art. We found in Madrid, but this time in the congress Mixology (X) Trends, fusing Premium drinks with gourmet food to create unprecedented and innovative.
“Born in Spain, admired around the world”
Spanish food product has long since banished complex. The sector runs parallel roads to the explosion of the sport in this country. The top sports competitions in many disciplines ceased to be a barrier to hit ball, basket, motor or paddle. Football, basketball, Formula 1, motorcycling and tennis have their names: Iniesta, Gasol, Alonso Márquez or Nadal. In the mouth, other "names" are distinguished in the table and break the frontiers of international markets: olive oil, wine, ham and meat products, preserves or fruits and vegetables. Anuga 160,000 visitors have witnessed.