Fepex, the spanish federation of associations of producers and exporters of fruits, vegetables, flowers and live plants, is a private, non-profit making, industry based organisation. The main objectives of fepex are: the provision of servicies to its members in different issues, mainly related to production, commercialisation and public policies in agriculture, trade and labour market areas. Fepex also defends its members´ interests and represents the industry before different authorities, institutions, decision-making bodies and international organisations. In addition, fepex contributes to the development of the spanish industry as a whole, conducting in-depth reports, quality protocols mechanisms and promotion actions, including the FRUIT ATTRACTION trade fair.
Established in 1987, fepex consists of 30 regional and provincial associations, which, in turn, consist of more than 1500 farming and trading companies, all falling within four different branches or operational categories:
FEPEX has a strong INSTITUTIONAL PRESENCE AT BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS. It is the largest organisation in Spain for the fruit and vegetable production and exportation industry, covering more than 70% of Spanish exportable production (excluding citrus fruits and bananas), and also includes the producers and traders of plants and flowers.
At an international level, FEPEX participates in industry associations for fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants, and nurseries. It also has a permanent, direct presence in Brussels, via its representative office.
At an national level, FEPEX has a direct presence in public and private institutions, which have a direct impact on the drafting of farming, economic, labour and tax policies for the represented industry.
In this regard, FEPEX is a board member in the following Committees:
FEPEX maintains a collaborative relationship with multiple organisations and administrations - both from the European union and the different member states - in order to reach agreement concerning the approach to adopt in relation to common problems and also to become familiar with the different positions taken by the various countries. FEPEX is a member of a number of organisations actively participating before the EU institutions.
Contact groups in the context of the Spanish-French-Italian Mixed Committee for , strawberries, garlic, peaches-nectarines and apples,, integrated by professionals from the three countries. These groups meet to analyse the development of harvesting seasonal operations and the state of play in the markets, in order to develop enriching proposals for their members.
Spanish-Moroccan tomato contact group, acting within the framework of the Spanish-Moroccan Mixed Committee in order to monitor harvesting operations and to oversee the application of the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco.