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?
Future of business for Fruits and Vegetables in Europe. David del Pino. Granada La Palma SCA
The world of fresh fruits and vegetables is boiling in Europe…
Agroexpo app on hand through the halls of the fair
Agroexpo-Fair International has launched an application for mobile devices and tablets with the aim that visitors can provide useful and detailed information of the event, held from 27 to 30 January in FEVAL facilities at Don Benito (Spain). In addition, the app allows free access to the event by generating a virtual admission ticket.
Lourdes Plana: “The avant-garde of cooking today is over. Madrid Fusion is expecting the next one”
The global event of the kitchen without boundaries is facing the new paths of creativity, as in all editions, and again ready to surprise all professionals and food lovers. Madrid Fusion hosts an unapproachable program. The Spanish and Latin American presence is felt in technical demonstrations, training workshops, contests, auctions and awards. "Rescuing the origins" is the culmination of work by three Latin American cooks to the rescue of endangered raw materials. The director of Madrid Fusion, Lourdes Plana, explains us about this one and other culinary attractions of the congress with an international vocation.
Fitur focuses on Queretaro tourist routes
On the Cheese and Wine, the Sierra Gorda, semidesert, the colonial haciendas, religious missions and archaeological sites program tourist routes in the Mexican state of Queretaro is defined. A year ago he was presented at Fitur in Madrid (Spain) and in this edition of the fair, the state authorities seek to consolidate as a result of interest from European tour operators.
A journey through the sights and flavors of Spain at FITUR
The richness and variety Spanish cuisine and the extensive possibilities offered by the binomial tourism-gastronomy is exposed from today until January 24 in IFEMA Madrid. The institutional stand of the Ministry of Spanish Agriculture (MAGRAMA) exhibits the broad potential of Food Spain, National Parks, Biosphere Reserves and Natural Paths, under the message "Travel through landscapes and flavors of Spain".
FAO: International Year of Pulses 2016
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been nominated to facilitate the implementation of the Year in collaboration with Governments, relevant organizations, non-governmental organizations and all other relevant stakeholders.
Massey Ferguson is waiting for you at FIMA 2016
Massey Ferguson presents in FIMA 2016, held from 16 to February 20 in Zaragoza, all its renewed product range, making our brand ideal for any farmer or rancher solution, whatever their application in the field. From the MF 3600 specialist tractor to the MF8700 series with 400 hp, Massey Ferguson tractor is a perfect for the needs of the farmer, plus a full range of harvesting machinery (combine harvesters and balers) and telehandlers.
FIAB trains international trade in food and company managers
The Spanish agri-food industry is to train sales teams of food and beverage companies in the effective business management with a focus on modern international distribution. The program is aimed at business, directors and heads of exportation or profile involved in international sales. The course content is divided into four modules, taught in person in seven days. The registration period ends on 29 January. Participation is limited.
FIAB: international aspirations for Spanish agri-food companies in 2016
The Spanish food industry has launched its international program for this year with 75 key actions worldwide: FIAB will reach seven major markets, with initiatives such as fairs, technical seminars, direct and reverse missions and in-store promotions are. The kick-off in internationalization is participation in the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, where 21 Spanish exporting companies involved and other gourmet products.