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The Fresh Quality Guide provides an interpretive guide to all fresh produce legislation on the European level. Although the site offers a comprehensive guide to such legislation, readers may still have a question concerning a particular product or requirement. The original version of the legislation lays down all requirements and explanations so should always be consulted.

For members of FRESHFEL EUROPE, a free information service is available on request.

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Sponsors

Freshfel Europe is grateful for the kind support of its partners in supporting this site. The support of our partners ensures the site can be maintained and upgraded to take account of all the latest regulatory developments applicable to fruit and vegetable trading. Our sponsors have a similar desire to ensure only good quality fruit and vegetables enter the European market by adhering to European and international regulations. Together we hope that these partnerships will ensure that the fresh produce sector is better aware of legal requirements to further this collective goal.

About our partners:

Fyffes

Fyffes is one of the largest tropical produce importers and distributors in Europe. With a turnover of €500m and an infrastructure that reaches across the globe, Fyffes is truly a global player in what is a relatively fragmented industry. The Group is primarily involved in the production, procurement, shipping, ripening, distribution and marketing of bananas, pineapples and melons. It currently markets fruit in Europe and the United States primarily under the Fyffes, Turbana and Nolem brands.

Syngenta

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2006 were approximately US$ 8.1 billion. Syngenta employs some 21,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta believes in delivering better food for a better world through outstanding crop solutions, and takes pride in meeting their commitments to their stakeholders. Our goal is to be the leading global provider of innovative solutions and brands to growers and the food and feed chain.

If you would like to sponsor the Fresh Quality Guide please contact the Freshfel secretariat.

Chilean Fresh Fruit Exporters Association

Chile has been implementing promotional activities, in its main export markets, since the early 1980s. The general objectives of these campaigns, have been to promote Chile as a leading fresh fruit exporter, by positioning its industry as a trustworthy, long term, fresh fruit supply partner to the world. The visible face of this international marketing effort is the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), a non - profit entity, dedicated to the promotion of Chilean Fresh Fruit.

The CFFA, was formed as part of a nation wide effort of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Industry, to create a formal structure through which to direct the promotional efforts of its exporters and producers, on an international scale. Today, the objectives of the CFFA rest on encouraging the consumption of Chilean Fresh Fruit though out the world.