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.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) made the call for the implementation of
stricter food safety and quality practices in the global juice manufacturing
industry during the World Juice 2009 Conference, which ran recently at the Le
Meridien inNice,France.
The move to improve safety
regulations in juice preparation seeks to address a recent study made by
Eurofins, the world's leading food and feed testing group, stating that the
current economic downturn has pressured some juice manufacturers to cut costs
and source cheaper raw materials, affecting product quality and increasing the
risk of having harmful contaminants in juice products.
World Juice 2009 is
organised by FOODNEWS, a leading market briefing and research company for the
international food trade and the International Federation of Fruit Juice
Producers (IFU). Now in its 14th year, the annual conference brings together the
world's leading juice manufacturers, bottlers, processors and traders to discuss
key issues in the international juice industry and allow its participants to
network with decision makers from across the supply chain. One of the event's
main highlights was the awarding ceremonies for the World Juice Innovation
Awards, which seeks to honour companies and individuals who have provided
exemplary contributions in the juice industry.
World Juice 2009's program of
activities included special technical seminars, lectures and an exhibition of
juice products coming from all over the world. The event also featured plenary
sessions, panel/roundtable discussion groups and focused breakout
sessions.
