FRUIT ATTRACTION takes part in the Europatat Congress in Oslo

FRUIT ATTRACTION 2019 will be present as a sponsor at the Europatat Congress 2019, which will have the title “The timeless potato – a dynamic and innovative food” to be held from 12 to 14 June in Oslo, offering a forum for debate and reflection for Europe’s potato sector.

Farmers, agricultural companies, packers, ancillary industries, marketing channels, associations, public administration bodies, institutions and the media will be coming together with the aim of assessing the market situation and addressing the priorities and challenges faced by the potato business in Europe, as well as boosting Norway’s trade relations with the EU.

Fruit Attraction 2019, organised by IFEMA and FEPEX, will be held in Madrid from Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 October, from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm.

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