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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.
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.
Colombia: ICA more trained on phytosanitary certification for agricultural products
The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) has increased its ability to control entry and exit of agricultural products in airports, ports and passages national border, by processes for training inspectors and exchange of knowledge and experiences with Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia in International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM).
Spain among EU leading foreign trade of eggs through the US
Spain quadruples egg exports to third countries. Between July and September, Spain sent half the eggs exported from the European Union (EU) to the United States. It is the country that increased the volume of table eggs exported from the EU from January to September 2015, with 25,717 tons, almost quadrupling the 6,700 tonnes shipped to third countries in the same period last year. The turnover amounted to 68 million euros.
Turkey will not export fruits and vegetables to Russia
Russia will not allow certain fruit and vegetables imported from Turkey in retaliation for the bombing last week of a Russian Su-24 bomber on the Syrian border incident which has caused a serious diplomatic row between the two countries. The list, which was ratified by the Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev and enter into force on January 1, 2016, including tomatoes, apples, oranges, tangerines, peaches and Turkish grapes, products that occupy leading positions in the Russian market .
Logistics Hub, the newest of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016
Logistics Hub is the new cycle of events that will present FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016, between days 3 and 5 February. The current ten sessions will address the supply chain issues. This is where producers, exporters and marketers find the information they need to make the right decisions in terms of logistics, when transporting their goods.
Carlos Cabanas highlights the strong growth of Spanish food exports to China
The trend has increased over 2015, growing more than 30% of sales in the first half of the year and making China the second client of our exports outside the EU, after the US.
Agribusiness and fresh produce, among the priorities of the Ecuadorian government to attract investors
Representatives of the Andean country in Valencia reported the ease of doing business in Ecuador, among which are tax incentives for priority sectors, and answered the questions and complaints of entrepreneurs present.
Industry Food and Beverages, Spanish “flag” abroad. Mauricio Garcia de Quevedo. FIAB
As a leading industrial sector in Spain, the food and beverage industry turnover of more than 93,000 million euros, representing nearly 3% of GDP and directly employs half a million people. To be a benchmark exercise requires great responsibility and commitment to society and the economy. We are facing a great challenge boost the sector's competitiveness in the international consolidation process in which we are immersed. To do this, innovation or the promotion are the cornerstones on which we are setting our strategy.
Pro Event Calendar
Peru: III Convention of Andean Grains
Organized by Agri-exports Management Association of Exporters - ADEX-, III Convention of Andean Grains will take place during the days 17 and 18 November 2015 in Cusco.