Spain: horticultural exports rise 1% in 2017 to exceed € 12,700M
The Spanish export of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2017 increased by 1% compared to 2016, totaling 12,704 million euros. In volume, they registered an increase of 0.5%, standing at 12.6 million tons, according to data from the General Directorate of Customs, made public on February 21, not meeting the initial growth forecasts, due to the retreat of the months of November and December, also slowing down the growth rate in relation to 2016 and 2015.
FIMA shows its full potential in its 40th edition
With the 40th edition of FIMA, which takes place from February 20th to 24th, the Aragonese capital becomes, in the words of the President of Feria de Zaragoza, Manuel Teruel, "the world leader in the agri-food sector". A market that has once again shown its confidence in Feria de Zaragoza and FIMA, International Fair of Agricultural Machinery.
Fertinagro Biotech goes to FIMA with its Integral Fertilization Plans
Fertinagro Biotech, the plant nutrition company of the Grupo Térvalis, will present its Integral Fertilization Plans at the 40th edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery that will be held between 20th and 24th February at the Zaragoza Fair. Your exhibitor will be located in pavilion 10, stand F-G / 29-30, of the fairground.
FIMA 2018, showcase of the latest firsts of Bridgestone
Bridgestone, the world's number one tire and other rubber products company, will be present at FIMA, one of the most important agricultural machinery fairs in the world, Pavilion 11, Stand EG 15-16 19-20, from 20th to 24th February in Zaragoza. Bridgestone will present the new Premium VX-Tractor tire in Spain, with which farmers will be able to transport greater loads, both in the field and on the road.
Trelleborg brings FIMA 2018 its proposals for an intelligent Agriculture
The Trelleborg brand participates in FIMA 2018 with a series of key innovations, aimed at smart and sustainable agriculture, helping farmers to produce more with less. Two of the main novelties that will be announced at this Fair are the ConnectTire intelligent wheel and the VIP system (variable inflation pressure). In the words of Ramón Martínez, Country Manager of Spain of this brand, "innovation and sustainability are our two most important pillars. Digitization and the increasing use of technology in agricultural operations are key trends that we have been supporting for some time; what we exhibit at FIMA is an evolution of that process".
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.