In 2012, Russia continues to be the main destination outside the EU for the Spanish exports of fruit and vegetables. In February, shipments grew 50% regarding the same months of 2011, adding up to 47,362 tons.
A group of entrepreneurs began to reconstruct the canning factory in Volgograd region. The plant will produce purees, eggs, sauces, jams, pickled vegetables and salads
Russian Union of Juice Producers informed that in 2011 juices that are produced in Russia occupy 98% of the market, at the same time the consumption of juices increased.
A partnership between the Brazilian Institute of Wine
(Ibravin) and the Brazilian Fruit Institute (Ibraf) gave rise to the Program
for Development of the Grape Juice Sector, which provides for promotional
actions until February 2010.
The main goal of the project is to advertise ready-to-drink
juices, of higher added value to producers and higher quality standard to
consumers, with health benefits. Whole grape juice, elaborated with no addition
of sugar or water, is 100% natural, whereas similar products, usually called
grape nectar, receive only a percentage (up to 30%) of concentrated juice,
which is then diluted and sweetened. Worldwide, promotion of Brazilian grape
juice is being done at three international fairs. Asia Fruit Logistica, which
was held from September 2nd to 4th, in Hong Kong, China; at Fruit Logistica
2010, from February 3rd to 5th next year, in Berlin, Germany, and in the next
edition of Gulfood, from February 21st to 24th in Dubai, in the United Arab
Emirates. Source:
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