
IGP Poma de Girona promotes its market expansion strategy in Berlin
With the aim of consolidating its expansion into new markets, the PGI Poma de Girona has participated in the Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin. Thus, of the 80,000 tons of apples covered under this designation of quality, it is exported each year between 25% and 30%. Among the new markets of this product Girona include Israel, Sri Lanka, Canada, Gulf countries and Latin America, where by the fact of being in the southern hemisphere, the apple season starts six months apart.

AVA-ASAJA denounces the passivity of the EU in the face of the proliferation of South African citrus fruits with black spots
The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) has denounced that the detection on the European borders of South African citrus fruits affected by the dangerous disease of the black spot (Citrus Black Spot) has multiplied sixfold during the 2017 campaign, reaching a total of 24, before the passivity of the European Union. In view of these latest official data, the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) has accused Brussels of maintaining a position of clear complicity with South Africa and of seriously undermining the interests of the entire European citrus industry.

Syngenta brings FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 its main innovations in horticulture
Syngenta has deployed in FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 its latest innovations in plant innovation, with which it aims to differentiate itself and become the partner of choice for the entire food chain.

The massive presence of the horticultural sector in FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 consolidates it as a reference fair
The massive presence of the horticultural sector in FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 consolidates this fair as the benchmark in its segment. The professional visitors and exhibitors - more than 77,000 professionals with decision-making power from more than 130 countries - have excellently evaluated their passage through it. After this edition, the eyes are already on CHINA FRUIT LOGISTICA, which will take place next May in Shanghai. And a few months later, in September, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, in the city of Hong Kong.

Granada La Palma shows in FRUIT LOGÍSTICA its new varieties and innovation in packaging
Granada La Palma, a leading cooperative company in cherry tomatoes and specialties, has brought to Fruit Logistica the "authentic flavor" of its new varieties and innovation in packaging. During the three days that the great fair of the horticultural sector has lasted, Granada La Palma has once again had a notorious presence, through its stand of 128 square meters, located in Pavilion 18 of Messe Berlin.

EU: Hogan advocates prioritizing support for young farmers in the new CAP
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has advocated prioritizing support for young farmers in the new CAP, during the debate on the future of Agriculture and Food, which took place on February 12th in Seville with about a hundred citizens. In this event commemorating the 40th anniversary of ASAJA Sevilla, and held in the Palace of Exhibitions and Congresses of Seville (FIBES), the MEP of the group of Socialists and Democrats, Clara Aguilera and the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina.

The red fruits of Huelva are confirmed in Fruit Logística as a world reference in the sector
The sector of the red fruits of the province of Huelva has been present in the Fruit Logística (Berlin, Germany), confirming his production like world-wide referent by his excellence and bets by the sustainability. In this last edition, Grufesa, Plus Berries, Doñana 1998, Onubafruit, Surexport, Euroberry, Interterra SAT, Frutas Esther, Special Fruit, Driscoll's and FresRoyal have strengthened ties to consolidate the current European markets and have opened the possibility of starting new routes to export the berries from Huelva, whose demand and recognition in the market have been shown in the German fair.

The stand of Grupo Agroponiente in Fruit Logística, scene of a high institutional activity
The stand of Grupo Agroponiente (Agroponiente y Vegacañada) in Pavilion 8 of Fruit Logística 2018, in Messe Berlin, has served as a meeting point not only for visitors, clients, and potential commercial contacts, but also for representatives of different institutions. Thus, various local, provincial and regional offices have passed through the exhibition space of the company to be interested in their project and to know first-hand the characteristics of their plans in the short and medium term.

FRUIT LOGÍSTICA: the FRUTIC Symposium will focus on the efficient use of water throughout the production chain
The main objective of the international FRUTIC convention will be water and, in particular, its efficient use throughout the fruit and vegetable production chain, from cultivation to the point of sale. This international convention offers 40 scientific papers and, in addition, it serves as an ideal platform for exchange between experts in science and the horticultural sector. In this new edition, FRUTIC is once again aligned with the leading international trade fair for fresh products, FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin, with its celebration scheduled for February 6th, one day before the start of FRUITLOGÍSTICA 2018. The chosen location for the celebration of FRUTIC is the CityCube Berlin.

Spotlight, tool of FRUIT LOGÍSTICA for the diffusion of its next releases and premieres
Professional visitors and journalists who attend the edition of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018, which will take place in Berlin on 7th, 8th and 9th February, have the opportunity to prepare their visit better thanks to the Spotlight tool. Designed so that exhibitors and co-exhibitors can present their launches and new products and services that will lead to this edition.