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AECOC promoting action against food waste

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AECOC has launched the 2nd edition of the ‘Municipalities against food waste’ contest in Spain, sponsored by Grupo IFA, which will recognise the area with the best projects to prevent […]

Wed 13/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Three-quarters of consumers consider environmental concerns when shopping

The role of environmental sustainability in consumer purchasing decisions has gained traction in recent years. According to the latest AECOC Shopperview report, 74% of Spanish consumers consider it important to […]

Thu 20/07/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

AECOC chief supports VAT cuts on certain foods to kerb inflation 

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Last week, the 25th AECOC Congress of Fruits and Vegetables, held at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia, gathered together more than 600 producers, distributors and associations of the sector. […]

Tue 13/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s consumption of fruits and vegetables falls 3.6% at start of 2023

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The decline in the consumption of fruit and vegetables has softened in 2023, according to data presented by NIQ at the 25th AECOC Congress on Fruit and Vegetables. Between January […]

Mon 12/06/2023 by AECOC

25th AECOC F&H Congress to analyse impact of inflation on consumer habits

AECOC

On June 6 and 7, AECOC will gather leading producers and distributors of the fruit and vegetable sector at the 25th Fruit and Vegetable Congress to be held at the Palacio de Congresos in Valencia.

Mon 29/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish retail urges reconciling of sustainability and economic growth

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The 5th Sustainable Development Congress hosted by Aecoc and FIAB brought together nearly 200 attendees who valued the commitment of companies to comply with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, even […]

Thu 23/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Polarised consumption to mark retail in 2023

AECOC

The Aecoc Retail Knowledge barometer ‘Retail Trends 2023’ confirms the polarisation in consumption that is currently taking place and that leads companies to position their brands and products based on […]

Mon 13/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Consumption of fresh produce falls 3.2% as Spaniards engage in “austerity shopping”

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Spaniards are eating lower volumes of fresh products, with consumption falling by 3.2% so far this year, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data presented by IRI […]

Mon 21/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Uncertain times for Spain’s fresh produce sector

Nielsen

Overall demand is dropping as consumers battle with spiralling inflation, but online sales show growth.

Mon 24/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

24th AECOC Congress: sales value of fruit and vegetables climbs 3.5% in Spain

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AECOC, one of Spain’s largest business organisations with over 32,000 associates, brought together more than 600 professionals in Valencia

Mon 19/09/2022 by Gloria Zorrilla

Online food sales could reach 5% this year

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Online food sales in Spain accounted for 3% of the total in 2021, compared to 1% in Germany, 11% in France and 14 % in the UK, according to a […]

Thu 17/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

AECOC to pay tribute to sector’s key role

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On September 30 at the Valencia Conference Centre, AECOC will hold an act of recognition and tribute to the fruit and vegetable sector for its key role during the COVID-19 crisis.

Mon 21/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson