Silvia de Juanes: “Latin America is one of the geographical areas that is growing at Fruit Logistica”
The Director of Communications at Messe Berlin for Spain and Latin America says its close relationship with Germany, which "began during my doctoral phase" with enthusiasm. On his return he wanted to keep connected with this country and became an official representative of this trade fair institution. "We worked several sectors, such as tourism, transportation, ... and the food" as Fruit Logistica, held for three days in the German federal capital: from 3 to 5 February. There expect about 2,700 companies in the fruit and vegetables sector as well as nuts and dried fruits, and whole industry surrounding them technical cultivation, packaging, labeling, transportation, logistics systems, stock management and storage solutions computer and internet. The whole sector is present in a fair, characterized by internationality and quality of the visitors.
Matthijs van Bonzel: “Farmers have to keep competitiveness where is possible and cooperation where is necessary”
The Ambassador of the Netherlands in Spain, Johannes Hendrik Mattheus (Matthijs) von Bonzel, speaks mainly on the union of interests between Spain and his country, with regard to horticultural and logistics angels, in the following interview. Being the Government of Amsterdam which presides the first half the European Union (EU), it is advisable to know his lips the achievements of the successful Dutch organizational model in this sector, the large capacity of re-export, in particular, the nexus of trade union and distribution to Latin America.
eComercio Agrario: What are the keys to explain the success of the horticultural model of the Netherlands?
Spain: Agroexpo 2016 gave the best
The 28th edition of the International Fair "Agroexpo" in Don Benito (Badajoz) has done with great success. Closed with a balance of 230 companies from Spain, Portugal and France, and over 30,500 visitors with a high level of professionalism. The fair has hosted for four days of business meetings between exhibitors and visitors and a program of activities and business premier. In addition, governments have ensured that work for the stability of the tobacco industry, were presented the outline of the Rural Development Programme (2014-2020), created the Bureau of Rice Extremadura, several competitions were held and authorities Cubans have shown interest in the Extremadura agricultural and livestock sector.
Spain: The future of strawberry depends on more promotion and more varieties
The unusual heat this winter, which is doing so much damage to other crops, has been a joy for strawberry growers. High temperatures in December and January have ripened fruit at a time in which there is little competition from other producing countries, and that's a start of campaign for optimism.
Héctor Echeverría: “Chile involves a great chance for Spanish companies to invest in the vegetable sector”
The executive director of the Foundation for Agrarian Innovation (FIA) recently visited Chile's major fruit and vegetable production areas of Spain to explain the opportunities in the Chilean agriculture to the most advanced agricultural enterprises. This institution, which is part of the Chilean Agriculture Ministry works with all components of innovation, both in the creation, management and adaptation of products and services that help improve the competitiveness of the agri-food and forestry sector. Héctor Echeverría says in this exclusive interview with Spain a large opened gate for development and investment opens vegetables, because Chile will become a major exporter of such agricultural products.
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…