The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has participated in the IX International Congress of Red Fruits, held on June 19 and 20 in Huelva. The Secretary General of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, Manuel Gómez Galera, has highlighted the "importance" of the berry sector in Andalusia, "almost one hundred percent concentrated in the province of Huelva and whose commitment to quality and "Innovation has placed us as the first supplier of strawberries and blueberries in the European Union, as well as the second of raspberries."

HUELVA, 20 (EUROPA PRESS)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has participated in the IX International Congress of Red Fruits, held on June 19 and 20 in Huelva. The Secretary General of Agriculture, Livestock and Food.

Manuel Gómez Galera, has highlighted the "importance" of the berry sector in Andalusia, "almost one hundred percent concentrated in the province of Huelva and whose commitment to quality and innovation has placed us as the leading supplier of strawberries and blueberries in the European Union, as well as the second for raspberries.

Likewise, the agri-food brand 'Gusto del Sur' has been present within the panel of presentations prepared by the organization.

Specifically at the 'Trends in North America Strawberry Production' conference, led by Kevin Schooley, from the North American Strawberry Growers Association.

This ninth edition of the International Red Fruit Congress has confirmed the importance of this event within the berry sector, with the presence of more than 60 exhibitors.

On this occasion, the commitment to health through the consumption of berries has been one of the central topics discussed, along with other key topics for the sector, such as water, disinfection, marketing in new markets or socio-value. economic of productive activity.