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Rijk Zwaan and “5 a day” for healthy eating in Almería
With the collaboration of schools in the province of Almeria and the Department of Health and Consumer Ayto. Of Almeria, "The Frutoteca Itinerant" has approached all children and families, a project that launches the Association "5 a day" for bring fruits and vegetables to new generations.
Spanish food and seafood exports are record: 43,700 million euros
The monthly report of foreign trade registered a 7.3% increase in sales to the agricultural, fishing, food and forestry abroad during the period December 2014 to November 2015. The value of imports was 33,793,000, representing an 8% annual growth. The balance stood at 9.965 million euros, an improvement of 5.2% over the previous period.
Spain: FEPEX works in production, quality, promotion, markets and trade policy in 2016
FEPEX will act in several areas involving their producers and exporters of fruits and vegetables. In production, will work to improve the availability of plant protection products. In quality, we will work to minimize the negative consequences of the proliferation of private production protocols. In trade policy, FEPEX maintain an offensive posture in the case of trade negotiations with non-EU countries with high purchasing power. The fair Fruit Attraction will be the main measure of promotion. Fruits and vegetables already account for 66% of Spanish agricultural output and exports grew by 10%.
Miguel Suarez Cervieri: “BASF has reached its 150 years of life for getting a clear objective, innovation”
Miguel Suarez Cervieri (1962) is an agronomist with a degree in marketing from various universities in Uruguay. Country manager of the division of Crop Protection of Spanish BASF and president of the Business Association for the Protection of Plants (AEPLA), is convinced of the need for innovation in agriculture to ensure its future and continue producing healthy, healthy foods at affordable prices. But this aspect is so important to him as the political authorities enact laws that favor environmentally sustainable production and competitive markets.
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 .
MERCABILBAO shows “La Frutoteca” closer to the kids
"The Frutoteca" will be in Bilbao closer to the kids the world of fruit and vegetables on November 28. MERCABILBAO, partner of "5 a day" since 2009, is currently the largest distribution center for perishable food North of the Iberian Peninsula.
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.
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016: Egypt, partner country, focuses on growth
Egypt, partner country for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016, has announced an unprecedented presence with the participation of the major exporters in the international trade fair for fresh produce marketing. Egypt's stand in Hall 2.1, will host the official opening of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016 next February 3, 2016.
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Fruit Logistica 2016
2,800 exhibitors from 84 countries represent the entire fresh produce value chain. More than 65,000 trade visitors from 135 countries expected. Some 1.9 billion tonnes of fruit and vegetables were produced around the world in 2015. Egypt is official partner country
MERCABILBAO shows “La Frutoteca” closer to the kids
"The Frutoteca" will be in Bilbao closer to the kids the world of fruit and vegetables on November 28. MERCABILBAO, partner of "5 a day" since 2009, is currently the largest distribution center for perishable food North of the Iberian Peninsula.