El 38th International Seminar on Red Fruits in Morocco is preparing to become the global epicenter of innovation, trade, and applied research in the berry sector. For this edition, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests of Morocco; the Moroccan Federation of Red Fruits; Interproberries; the Moroccan Association of Red Fruit Producers (AMPFR); the Moroccan Association of Red Fruit Exporters (AMCEFR); and the General Directorate for Export Promotion of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ProChile), more than 70 companies, associations and research centers from different continents have already confirmed their participation.

The meeting will be held on September 10th at the Royal Tulip City Center in Tangier, consolidating itself as one of the global benchmark events for the industry. The

Confirmed attendance includes delegations from Peru, Chile, Mexico, the United States, Morocco, China, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Poland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, India, Dubai, and Turkey, among others.

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Genetics and market

Among the prominent international players are production and exporting companies such as Driscoll's, Bay North, Surexport, Alpine Fresh, Inc., Groupe Royal, agrovision, United Exports – Ozblu, Planasa, Fall Creek, California Nurseries, among others, which have been key in varietal development, increased productivity and the opening of new markets.

The Moroccan sector will also have strong representation with leading companies such as African Blue, Providence, Afrique Berry, Coop Loukkos, Messem International, Cap Agro, Felgar, Ouzoud Berry, Iberry, Best Berry, Agriberry, Frelite, Zalar, Dirafrost, Atlas Fruits Company and Bensh Berry, among others. These companies reflect the dynamism of an industry that has positioned Morocco as one of the main suppliers of fresh blueberries and berries to the European market.

Knowledge and innovation 

In the field of research and technology transfer, the seminar will feature the participation of institutions such as the University of Almería and key organizations such as Interproberries Maroc (ipbm), plus Morocco Foodex y ONCA Maroc, responsible for regulation, certification and promotion of agricultural production.

The innovation and productive support ecosystem will also have a strong presence, with companies supplying agricultural inputs, irrigation solutions, substrates, packaging and technology such as Maf Roda Agrobotic, Projar, Unitec, Infia, Gremon Systems, pelemix, Agronometrix, multiscan, Caliplant, Gramoflor, Fiber Dust LLC, Saint Saint, Agricultural Textiles, Elifab, GPC Papier et Carton, CMGP-CAS, Weco, Maceflor, Alvaplast Maroc, PhytoLoukkos, Netpack, SupPlant, Meadow, Norcass, Magricer, Smidcom, Sowit, Amaroc, Oxynord, Plantbest and Delbon, among others. These companies will show how the Digitalization, biotechnology, and mechanization advance hand in hand with sustainability..

A space for integration 

The breadth and diversity of exhibitors make the seminar not only a showcase of innovation, but also a integration space between producers, exporters, nursery growers, academics, and technology providers. All of them will be organized around a common objective: Improve the productivity, quality, and competitiveness of berries in the global market.

For Morocco, hosting this thirty-eighth edition reaffirms its role as strategic hub in the Mediterranean and Africa, where investment opportunities, knowledge transfer and commercial expansion converge.

El 38th International Seminar on Red Fruits in Tangier promises to be, once again, a key instance for Analyze trends, project industry growth, and consolidate alliances that define the future of berries worldwide..

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