El Group of fruits and vegetables, composed of representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, as well as organizations from the fruit and vegetable sector such as FEPEX, continues its mission to facilitate access to new international markets. By 2024, this group has worked with more than 16 countries and 26 priority products. Among the main objectives for 2025 is the negotiation with Argentina for the Spanish export of cherries and apples, while with China is seeking to open its market to Spanish cherries.
During the past year, agreements were negotiated with various countries on the American continent: to Canada for cherry production; Colombia for persimmon; Chile for citrus and apple; and with United States, where it is expected to allow the export of nectarines, peaches, plums, pears and apples. In Asia, in addition to the work with China already mentioned, negotiations are underway with Japan for the export of citrus fruits.
Since its establishment in July 2012 within the Working Group for the Internationalization of Agri-Food Sector (GTISA), The Group has held 25 meetings so far. The next meeting is scheduled for December. These efforts are an integral part of Spain's strategic plan to expand its commercial horizons in the global agri-food sector.
This article highlights how the Spanish authorities are committed to strengthening international trade relations through a well-defined strategy involving both the government and the private sector.
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