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The Tuesday Global Trade Symposium panel on Europe, North Africa and South Africa included Paul Massey of Trucco, Ami Ben-Dor of Dorot Farm, Lucio Rainelli of LGS Specialty Sales, Miles Fraser-Jones of Sierra Produce and Kevin Carroll of Fowler Packing. The panelists discussed the importance of relationships, communication, and expertise in the fresh produce industry. #nyproduceshow

An ambitious and open #TradePolicy is essential to supporting the EU’s competitiveness: ➡ Trade openness drives economic growth and job creation, with 1 in 5 EU jobs relying on exports. ➡ It benefits consumers by increasing choices, and 60% of Europeans acknowledge these advantages. ➡ It attracts foreign investments, fostering growth and innovation in the EU. ➡ Finally, diversification in sourcing and exports enhances resilience and our ability to weather and overcome crises. The benefits of openness and growth are overwhelmingly clear. That's why COCERAL is joining 30 other trade organisations (representing companies involved in trade in both goods and services) in calling for an ambitious EU trade policy with a strong openness and market access pillar in the next institutional cycle. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/469V6Y6 With spiritsEUROPE CELCAA CEMA CropLife Europe EUROMALT EuroCommerce BusinessEurope CEEV - Comité Vins FEDIAF - The European Pet Food Industry Eucolait European Dairy Association and many more.

#NEWS: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The new Systems Approach allows 35% of Chilean grapes to be exported without fumigation, improving quality and sustainability. The change strengthens trade, benefits the environment, and boosts the U.S. market for Chilean grapes. In 2023, over 200,000 tons of Chilean grapes valued at $5.2M passed through PhilaPort. This milestone enhances the U.S.-Chile trade relationship! 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eq2vt6Rd Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia Holt Logistics Corp. Christina Lista Andres Rodriguez 721 Logistics LLC Embassy of Chile, USA

To promote U.S. agriculture as a sustainable, available and high-value source for food and feed, U.S. Grains Council staff based in its Beijing, China office recently participated in the 2nd China International Supply Chain & Logistics Expo. The event, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and held over five days, boasted nearly 700 exhibitors and attracted more than 50,000 attendees including policymakers and fellow industry and logistics professionals looking to establish lasting business relationships. “Reinforcing U.S. agriculture’s place as the most reliable and highest-quality supplier for the world’s food demand was a top priority for us at this event and I absolutely think we accomplished that through networking with participants at our booth,” said Manuel Sanchez, USGC director in China. Learn more about the Council's work in China: https://lnkd.in/g6GJnuNQ

📢 Addressing Forced Labour in Cocoa – Join the Discussion! 🍫🌍 How can the private sector tackle forced labour in cocoa? Join International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) for a crucial session at Amsterdam Cocoa Week on February 5th, 9:00 – 10:45 AM to explore: ✅ The impact of the EU Forced Labour Regulation on businesses ✅ Practical steps to mitigate forced labour risks in supply chains ✅ Key risks affecting the cocoa sector   Expert speakers include: 🎤 Raluca Ipate – European Commission 🎤 Andrews Asamoah – ICI 🎤 Els Lindeboom – Beyond Beans Foundation 🎤 Julie McBride – Tony’s Open Chain 🎤 Henk Gilhuis – Rainforest Alliance 📍 Amsterdam Cocoa Week – In-person event 🎟 A Trade Fair or Chocoa Conference ticket is required – If you need access, ICI can provide a Trade Fair ticket. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4g9jAnp Let’s drive positive change in the cocoa sector! 🍫✨ #CocoaSustainability #HumanRights #AmsterdamCocoaWeek #EthicalSourcing

🙏The trade fair aims to bring together farmers, farmer groups, domestic and international companies, and state and central agencies involved in the organics and millets sector.

🇪🇺🍷 This week, the CEEV - Comité Vins held its General Assembly in Brussels, a valuable moment to reflect on 2024 and gear up for the challenges and opportunities of 2025. We were honored to have Angelo Di Mambro, agri editor at Euractiv, share his insights on the future of agri-food policy in light of the incoming European Parliament and European Commission. His perspective provided crucial context as we navigate the road ahead. The General Assembly was the occasion to reiterate our call for the conclusion and swiftly ratification of the EU-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement. 🌍 Trade deals like this are essential for enabling EU wine to diversify markets, access new opportunities (Brazilian wine market in this case), and strengthen resilience in these challenging times💪 #TradeAgreements #EUMercosur #Sustainability European Commission

Please plug in to this important conversation titled 'Enabling Fairer Supply Chains' today. The session around addressing social compliance in supply chains shall be held later this afternoon, from 1415HRS EAT.

🌎 In a year of major global trade shifts, TradeReady’s top articles of 2024 highlighted the focus on digital trade, sustainability, and market opportunities, capturing trade professionals' attention worldwide. Discover the top stories that captured the attention of trade professionals worldwide ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEpiCpH7 We extend a special thank you to the trade experts who worked with us to provide such great content for the international trade community Craig Atkinson, Peter Gray, Catherine Alvino, Tradewind, Alberto Aguilar, Plantaform™, Dominic Broom #TradeReady #FITT #InternationalTrade #Export

Judith Jansen and Martijn van de Hel review the first investigations into unfair trade practices in the agri-food supply chain, and list the main practical lessons. The full blog can be read here: https://lnkd.in/ecRw4Hx5