FRUIT ATTRACTION takes part in the international Freshfel Europa 2019 conference in London

FRUIT ATTRACTION 2019 will be taking part as a sponsor at the Freshfel Europe 2019 international conference to be held on 5 and 6 of April in London, with the aim of providing an information platform for current consumer trends, and a forum to discuss the new opportunities for fresh product profitability and growth. There will also be a special session on post-Brexit trade relations with the United Kingdom.

The programme consists of two days of lectures from speakers of recognised prestige. In view of this, farmers and agricultural companies, ancillary industries, marketing channels, associations and public administration bodies, among others, are expected to attend.

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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