The meeting was attended by representatives of the Aegean Exporters Associations (Turkey), Almendrave (Spain), Blacksea Exporters Associations (Turkey), California Walnut Commission (USA), Eurofins (Germany), Fruitimprese (Italy), Frutos Secos Fuster (Spain/Portugal), Istanbul Exporters’ Associations (Turkey), Midsummer Marketing (UK), The Nut Association (TNA) (UK), NZV (Netherlands), American Peanut Council (USA), California Prune Board (USA), Safe Food Alliance (USA), Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V. (Germany), Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds (USA) and the INC.
After the welcome speech by Ms. Anna Boulova, Secretary General, she gave an update on FRUCOM main activities, the actions planned until March 2020, the issues related to the Working Group of Dried Fruits and Nuts, such as pesticides and aflatoxins, and the program and objectives for the 2020 General Assembly. This update was followed by a discussion among the members.