The Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security, Ana Rodríguez, has visited the Salón Internacional de la Alimentación (SIAL) de París to boost the Spanish presence in this key agri-food innovation forum and coordinate international health policies.
Strategic meetings at SIAL Paris
During his stay in the French capital, Ana Rodríguez has maintained a high-level institutional agenda focused on food safety and the foreign trade. The SIAL It is consolidating itself as the ideal setting to analyze the latest global trends and innovations that will shape the future of global consumption and production.
One of the key points of the visit was the meeting with Emmanuelle Soubeyran, general director of the Organización Mundial de la Sanidad Animal (OMSA)This meeting underscores the importance of the multilateral collaboration to ensure safe trade flows in the livestock sector.
Bilateral cooperation with France
The Spanish delegation has also strengthened ties with local authorities through a working meeting with Maud Faipoux, general director of Alimentación de FranciaThe talks focused on regulatory frameworks and strengthening the food value chain along the Franco-Spanish axis.
The Secretary General has also spoken with executives of the Asociación Nacional Interprofesional de Bovinos y Carnes de FranciaThis is a key event for the Spanish meat sector, given the volume of trade and the importance of the French market for our exports. bovine.
Summary of institutional meetings
| Entity / Institution | Representative | Area of interest |
|---|---|---|
| OMSA | Emmanuelle Soubeyran | International Animal Health |
| Dirección General de Alimentación (Francia) | Maud Faipoux | Food Regulation and Safety |
| Interprofesional de Bovinos y Carnes (Francia) | Sectoral Managers | Beef trade |
Impact on the agri-food sector
The participation of the General Secretariat of Agrarian Resources in events of the magnitude of SIAL It allows Spanish companies to have solid institutional support with major global buyers. The exchange of information on technological innovation and health regulations are vital to maintaining competitiveness in foreign markets.
- Innovation: Identifying new demands from the global consumer.
- Health: Technical coordination with the OMSA to expedite export protocols.
- Networking: Strengthening trade relations with major European importers.
Key points and frequently asked questions about visiting SIAL Paris
What is the objective of the Spanish presence at SIAL?
The objective is to represent the interests of the Spanish agri-food sector, explore the latest global trends in food and hold high-level meetings to facilitate foreign trade.
What role does OMSA play in this context?
La Organización Mundial de la Sanidad Animal (OMSA) It is fundamental to establishing the sanitary standards that allow the safe movement of meat products between countries.
Why is the meeting with the French meat sector relevant?
France is a strategic trading partner. Dialogue with the French interprofessional bovine organization allows us to align interests in a highly competitive and regulated market.
