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The EuropeanFruit and Vegetable Sector
High Level Mission of Commissioner Hogan to CanadaBusiness Forum
Toronto, 1st May 2017
EUROPEAN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TRADE ASSOCIATION
EUCOFEL
Giving a voice to the European Fruit and Vegetable producers and exporters
Working towards a global market for European fruit and vegetables
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About EUCOFEL
Founded more than 60 years ago, EUCOFEL is the European Fruit andVegetables Trade Association.
EUCOFEL’s mission is to represent and defend the trade of fruits and vegetables produced in the EU.
EUCOFEL acts on an international level, complementing the efforts and actionstaken at national level by its Members, with the aim of serving the interests ofthe EU producers and exporters, striving to create a level playing field andensuring fairer conditions for EU producers and exporters.
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EUCOFEL at a glance
Over
60 yearsdefending the EU Fruit and
VegetableTrade
Covering all European fruit andvegetables, with a special focus on:
• tomatoes• citrus• pip fruit• stone fruit• bananas• berries• garlic• mushrooms
Members from the mainEuropean fruit and vegetablesproducing countries:France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
Poland, Portugal and Spain.
First and main Europeansectoral association for thedefence of the European fruitand vegetables trade.
EUCOFEL only defends the tradeof European productions.
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The EU fruit and vegetable sector
A key sector, weighting around 20% of EU agricultural production
Vegetables
• 13,6% of all EU agricultural output.
• Main producers in terms of economic value:• The Netherlands (17.8 %);• Spain (16.7 %);• Italy (16.5 %).
• Most important products in terms of the volume of harvested products,:• Tomatoes (17.6 million tonnes);• Carrots (5.1 million tonnes);• Onions (6.1 million tonnes).
Fruits
• 6,7% of all EU agricultural output.
• Main producers in terms of economic value:• Spain (33.4 %);• Italy (18.7 %);• France (11.4 %).
• Most important products in terms of the volume of harvested products,:• Apples (12.7 million tonnes);• Oranges (6 million tonnes);• Peaches (2.5 million tonnes).
Source: Eurostat. Source: Eurostat.
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Trade statisticsCanada-World
Canada is a net importer, both for
fruits and vegetables
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh vegetables, excluding potatoes.Graphics and calculations compiled by EUCOFEL.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh fruits, excluding nuts.Graphics and calculations compiled by EUCOFEL.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics.
Trade statisticsCanada-EU
Canada is also a net importer from the EU, both for
fruits and vegetables
Source: Eurostat, DS-016890. Source: Eurostat, DS-016890.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh vegetables, excluding potatoes.Graphics and calculations compiled by EUCOFEL.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh fruits, excluding nuts.Graphics and calculations compiled by EUCOFEL.
Trade statisticsCanada-EU
Imports from theEU to Canada
represent just a tiny part of the total imports
Canada’s main fruit suppliersCanada’s main vegetables suppliers
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh vegetables, excluding potatoes.Graphics and calculations compiled by EUCOFEL.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh vegetables, excluding potatoes.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh fruits, excluding nuts.Graphics and calculations compiled by EUCOFEL.
Source: ITC, International Trade Statistics. Fresh fruits, excluding nuts.
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Fruits and Vegetables from the EU
Quality Safety Taste
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European Union law lays down strict production requirements to guarantee thestandards of all European agricultural products and foodstuffs.
In addition, the European marketing standards encourage EU farmers to produceproducts of given quality, in conformity with the consumers’ expectations.
European consumers are very demanding about food safety, which is why dealingwith fresh agricultural products is subject to various legal and other buyerrequirements.
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Fruits and Vegetables from the EU
Quality, safety and taste
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EU fruit and vegetables producers have to comply with very strict requirements
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Fruits and Vegetables from the EU
Quality, safety and taste
Limited use of pesticides:• Maximum residue levels (MRLs).• In addition: subject to supermarkets’ own
standards, which are stricter than legislation.
Contaminants:• Mandatory limits for several contaminants,
including nitrate and metals.
Marketing standards:• Mandatory general and 10 specific marketing
standards for the minimum quality andmaturity.
Labelling, packaging and traceability:• Very strict requirements regarding food
labelling, packaging and traceability:✓ Name and address of packer and dispatchers;✓ Name of produce;✓ Country of origin;✓ Class and size;✓ Lot number for traceability.
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European marketing standards state minimumrequirements that products sold in theEuropean Union must comply with. There is ageneral and 10 specific marketing standards forspecific products:
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Fruits and Vegetables from the EU
Quality, safety and taste
European Marketing Standards
EU Specific marketing standards
ApplesCitrus fruitKiwifruitLettuces and endivesPeaches and nectarines
PearsStrawberriesSweet peppersTable grapesTomatoes
Voluntary certification schemes
In addition to EU legal requirements, many EUbuyers require the implementation of a foodsafety management system based on HazardAnalysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Most EU producers are certified GLOBALG.A.P.and British Retail Consortium (BRC), whichhave become a minimum standard for mostEuropean supermarkets.
“Strict compliance with food safety regulations is a priority for every EU producer and exporter”.
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The EU production system offers you a vast variety of high quality, safe, tasty and affordable fruits and vegetables.
We are a reliable and committed partner.
Why the European Union as a partner?
Because Canadian consumers, as EU consumers, demand:
Quality Safety TasteAffordable
prices
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Let’s start trading!
We are ready to export to Canada!Now, thanks to the CETA, it will be easier than ever!
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Our productions!
We would be please to welcome you in the EUto discover our productions!
Our apple producers in Poland.
Our tomato producer’s greenhouse in France.
Our table grape producer in Greece.
Our stone fruit producer in Spain.
Our garlic productions in Spain.
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European Fruit and Vegetables Trade Association
38, Rue de la Loi - 1040 Brussels - Belgium | +32 27217288Transparency Register: 73566332602-11
[email protected] @EUCOFEL_EU
www.eucofel.eu