Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Minister Luis Planas met with his Philippine counterpart to solidify the resumption of pork exports following the lifting of African swine fever (ASF) restrictions. The meeting also aimed to expand cooperation in the agricultural and fisheries sectors.
The Murcia-based fruit and vegetable company Myrtea Export has announced a significant increase in its fresh produce exports, reaching 68% growth. The company will present its internationalization strategy at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid.
Led by OPAGAC, the new Ocean Alliance for the Recovery of Fish Aggregating Devices (OFRA) has been presented to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). This pioneering initiative aims to finance the removal of fish aggregating devices to protect sensitive marine ecosystems.
Zamora Company, owner of brands such as Licor 43 and Ramón Bilbao, is strengthening its senior management team in North and Latin America with the appointments of Mike Howard and André Duarte. The goal is to accelerate growth in two key regions where international business already accounts for more than 54% of its revenue.
The Spanish-ASEAN Business Association (Asempea) is organizing a business meeting on September 8th in Madrid to strengthen trade ties with Vietnam. The event will focus on strategic sectors such as food, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
Aragón Exterior and Aragón Alimentos are organizing the 'Meet the Buyer Aragón 2026' event in Zaragoza on September 22nd and 23rd. The event will bring together 30 buyers from 20 countries to facilitate high-value B2B connections with businesses in the region.
The Interóleo Group will bring together experts from ICEX, the International Olive Council and the Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies in Jaén on September 24 to analyze how international conflicts and tariff policies, such as those of the United States, directly impact the marketing of olive oil.
On September 17th, El Ejido (Almería) will host EXPORT ASIA, the first forum for exporting fruits and vegetables to Asian markets, organized by Páez Customs. The event will bring together eight experts to analyze opportunities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia in the face of increasing competition in Europe.
Spain reaffirms its dominance in the global olive pomace oil market, concentrating 68% of world trade, according to the 2026 Sector Report. The sector, a pillar of the circular economy, generated €326 million in exports in the 2024/25 season, with a presence in more than 130 countries.
AGRI-FOOD SECTOR OVERVIEW Spain's foreign trade in fresh fruits and vegetables closed the first six months of 2026 with a surplus of €8.519 billion. Despite a slight decrease in export volumes, the profitability of domestic products has soared. However, … Read more
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