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    • 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.

    Spain: 2016 Agroexpo increases the participation of companies

    The trade fair institution of Extremadura (FEVAL) will host from 27 to 30 January AGROEXPO the XXVIII edition of International Fair, whose inauguration will be attended by the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina. A total of 222 companies from Spain and Portugal, representing well over 500 brands from Italy, France, Germany and Israel will attend this year, representing an increase of 8% over last year, according to official data.
    Asamblea general de FIAB en diciembre de 2015. Imagen: FIAB.

    Seminar on the Code of Good Practices on Food Commercial Contracts

    The LAFER Foundation organizes the conference on 21 January in Madrid (NH Principe de Vergara, 92) at 16:15. This meeting seeks the views of the various stakeholders in the food sector (agricultural organizations, industry and distribution). The Commercial Code of Good Practices on Food Commercial Contracts is promoted by the MAGRAMA and establishes the principles on which it is to inform trade relations and business practices. Mercasa sponsors this event.
    Asamblea general de FIAB en diciembre de 2015. Imagen: FIAB.

    Launch of information campaign on good labor practices in agriculture

    The agricultural organization COAG has developed an information package on the Spanish legislative developments related to the recruitment and risk prevention, and a video that summarizes the most important aspects of the contractual relationship between employer and employee. This initiative has the support of the Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Employment and Social Security and the European Social Fund.

    Fairs and international events in which Agragex will take part in 2016

    The Spanish association of manufacturers and exporters of agricultural equipment focuses its promotional activities this year to diversify its exports through the provision of a total of 40 appearances at fairs, national and international missions, compared to 2015 when it participated in 34 events.
    Carmen Quintanilla, presidenta de Afammer. Imagen: Afammer.

    Project “Train the Gap” to foster entrepreneurship of women in rural areas

    The Confederation of Federations and Associations of Families and Women in Rural Areas (AFAMMER) participates in this program along with four other European partners Spain, Ireland, Lithuania and Sweden.
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    The Ministry of Agriculture announces a scholarship of training in the field of agricultural insurance

    This grant, which will have a provisional amount of 1,100 euros per month, beginning on April 1, 2016 and ending on 31 December of the year for your dealership and can be extended up to two years.
    Genuine Coconut, uno de los aspirantes seleccionados para los premios Award de Fruit Logistica. Fuente: Fruit Logistica.

    Fruit Logistica introduces the nominees for the Innovation Award 2016

    The most coveted award in the fresh produce industry will be awarded in Berlin on 5 February 2016. On 3 and 4 February 2016, more than 65,000 trade visitors from over 135 countries will vote for Innovation of the Year. Spain achieved representation in the eleventh edition of FLIA 2016 thanks to the Coconut Genuine nomination.

    “Value chains in a global market, in search of excellence”

    Authorities of the European Parliament, the MAGRAMA and regions and representatives of farmers, the food industry and distribution have placed the focus of the debate on agricultural policy and innovation in the consumer, during the course of the last conference "Agrícola Café" of year, sponsored by BBVA, ENESA and Massey Ferguson. The other attractions of the meeting has resulted in the analysis of the CAP from the perspective of consumption, shows different cases of success in the agrifood value chain and call for all actors have forged a consensus to develop the code good business practices. The day was moderated by the journalist César Marcos Cabañas.
    Asamblea general de FIAB en diciembre de 2015. Imagen: FIAB.

    The food industry highlights the good prospects for strengthening their competitiveness

    The Spanish Federation of Food and Drink Industries (FIAB) today held its General Assembly in December. In it, they have highlighted the positive growth expectations for the food industry, consolidating and first industrial sector.