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    • “5 al día” preparing the next General Assembly and Professional Conference

    On 2 March, the XVIII General Assembly of Members will be held in the auditorium of the Administrative Centre of Mercamadrid, event that has already forged as a meeting point between partners of "5 al día". The Association team will present what happened in the past and 2015 budgets and actions for 2016. The Professional Day "5 al día" will be on March 3.

    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.

    Chile: Fruit exports gain in quantity, but suffers in value

    Chilean fruit exports suffered a higher increase of 4.3% in 2015, despite this good news was not reflected in the values ​​obtained from them, which fell 2.8% compared to 2014.

    Spain: Andalusia gives assistances for organizations of fruit and vegetable producers

    The ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of the region has opened the call 2016 request for payment from the European financial aid to support the actions included in the operational programs of the Organizations of Fruit and Vegetables (OPFH) Andalusia . In 2015, this Ministry of Agriculture allocated 56.7 million euros for the implementation of operational programs of these entities.

    The first Chilean cherries will arrive very soon to South Korea

    The Minister of Agriculture of Chile, Carlos Furche, has called a very good news opening the Korean market for Chilean fresh cherries under the Systems Approach system. The decision of the South Korean authorities has been taken after receiving official notification of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA) of China, addressed to the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) of Chile. Market access in South Korea concludes a four-year process of joint work between authorities and technical teams QIA and SAG.

    Vegacañada achieved certification for marketing products “bio”

    This horticultural company has taken another step in its philosophy of always achieving the highest standards of quality and the best services to its customers both in Europe and their farmers: the company has achieved official certification for marketing organic products.

    Europe: consumers prefer juices and nectars

    The European Union forms one of the major global markets for juices and nectars and, within it, Germany, France, UK and Spain are hereby order the countries with the highest consumption of these products. Despite their geographical proximity and customs, each country has particular when consuming juices and nectars that differentiate them.
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    Strong growth in Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2015

    It increased by 7% in volume and 14% in value over the same period of 2014, totaling 10 million tons and 9.477 million euros, according to the latest data updated by the Directorate General of Customs of the Ministry of Economy. FEPEX expected to end 2015 with a similar increase.
    José E. Sanz, de la IGP de Cítricos Valencianos, y Francisco Dabike, accionista del Grupo Rueda. Imagen: IGP Cítricos Valencianos.

    The Andean countries host Spanish citrus

    The Regulatory Board Protected Geographical Indication "Citrus Valencians" Wheel Group and are driving the marketing of citrus Valencia in the Andean markets, mainly Peru and Ecuador. Currently in this area of ​​the Americas citrus are imported from the United States and are considering to replace the Valencian productions.

    High temperatures advance the start of strawberry season

    The high temperatures recorded in the province of Huelva during the months of November and December have accelerated ripening strawberry and led to the advancement of the 2015/2016 campaign and the first strawberries hit the market at Christmas.