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El MARM insta al sector fresero a innovar y apostar aún más por la calidadThe MARM urges the strawberry sector to innovate and invest further in quality
February 11, 2011
The Association of producers and exporters of the Huelva strawberry, Freshuelva, has held a meeting in Fruit logistics (Berlin) with the Secretary general of the Rural Environment of the
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino (MARM), Eduardo Tamarit , in which, among other things, has called on producers and exporters of fruits and vegetables at the national level, grouped in the Spanish Federation of producers of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants alive (Fepex) to improve their competitiveness betting by innovation and quality as the best tools in the industry.
In addition, the MARM is committed to the sector to finally approve the partnership agreement between the European Union (EU) and Morocco, they will work to control the price of entry into Europe of Moroccan fruit and to ensure that it complies with the rules in the control of access of products from third countriesas well as environmental requirements and traceability. Since Freshuelva have shown their "satisfaction", before such a compromise. In addition, the Ministry is committed to Fepex, organizers of Fruit Attraction, to enhance this fair and to contribute to make it the Spanish appointment of reference at European level.
During the meeting, was emphasized in the innovation and quality to make more competitive the strawberry sector.
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