Collaborative associations

Technological partner

IRTA - Institut de Recerca i Tecnología Agroalimentàries

The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) contributes with its research activities to modernization, competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, food and aquaculture, safe and quality food supply for the consumer and overall, to the improvement of the welfare of the population.

Web: www.irta.es



Collaborative associations

ACSA - Agencia Catalana de Seguridad Alimentaria

The Catalan Food Safety Agency is an autonomous agency within the Department of Health, which aims to achieve the highest level of food safety in Catalonia through planning and coordination of control actions, collaborating and cooperating with different administrations, and sectors whose activity affects, directly or indirectly, on food safety.

The Agency is participated by the departments of Health, Agriculture, Food and Rural Action, Environment and Housing and the Consumers Agency , all of which have competence in the various aspects related to food safety, thereby enabled with a transversal character.

The creation of the ACSA is part of the evolving global food safety organization in the European Union which covers the entire food chain, from agricultural production to the final food products available to consumers, and involves all operators responsible for food safety as well as competent authorities responsible to ensure a high level of health and safety of the population.

The Catalan Agency for Food Safety executes the following functions:

  • Evaluation and reporting of health risks associated with food, in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
  • Coordination of the actions of the Catalan government in matters of food safety. See the Food Safety Plan of Catalonia 2007-2010
  • Promote collaboration between public administrations, universities and research centres, industry and consumer organizations and users.

Web: www.gencat.cat/salut/acsa

AFCA - Asociación de Fabricantes y Comercialización de Aditivos y Complementos ALimentarios

AFCA is the national association of manufacturers and marketers of additives and food supplements, its main objectives are: to inform, advise and training on science, technology, innovation and legislation on food additives, processing aids, nutrients, prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, aromas and extracts and ingredients with health claims, its partners, the central and regional administration, technology centers and consumers.

Web: www.afca-aditivos.org

AMEC

amec is a private business association with over 40 years of experience in export promotion, which aims to promote internationalization and innovation of its member companies, representing their sectors and strengthening its competitiveness..

amec alimentec, amec aefemac and amec afespan represent manufacturers of the food industry and therefore there is a lot of commonalities. Our objectives, concerns and market needs constitute the perfect mixture which, together with tradition and technology, allows us to achieve the highest quality, innovation and market share. These three associations, together with amec envasgraf constitute the best offer in terms of full food processing lines.

Web: www.amec.es

AMEC AEFEMAC

amec  aefemac is the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Traders of Machinery for the meat and related industries, encompassing over 66 companies in the following sectors: slaughter houses and specific areas: quartering, preparation, freezing, drying and packaging areas, engineering, ingredient and additives.

Web: http://www.amec.es/amec/ServletControler?accion=aefemac_presenta&idSector=1&idSector=1

AMEC AFESPAN

amec  afespan is the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Machinery, Oven and Equipment for Bakeries, Pastry businesses and similar, encompassing over 30 companies within the following sub-sectors: bakery and confection machinery, ovens, fermentation and freezer chambers, full pre-cooked lines, packaging, showcase and decoration.

Web: http://www.amec.es/amec/ServletControler?accion=afespan_presenta&idSector=2&idSector=2

AMEC ALIMENTEC

amec  alimentec is the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Machinery, Technology, Ingredients and Services for the Food Industry, encompassing over 51 companies in the following sectors: olive oil, coffee, chocolate, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, fish, wine, ingredients and additives.

Web: http://www.amec.es/amec/ServletControler?accion=alimentec_presenta&idSector=12

ANICE - Asociación Nacional de Industrias de la Carne de España

The National Meat Processing Industries Association of Spain (ANICE) is a non-profit organization formed by more than 700 meat companies spread throughout the Spanish territory. This makes ANICE the biggest and most representative meat industries organization, which aim is to represent the interest of their associates and to advise them in matters of their concern.

Web: www.anice.es

FECIC - Federación Catalana de Industrias de la Carne

The Catalan Federation of Meat Industries (FECIC) was created in 1978 and is currently the business organisation that represents and defends the interests of meat companies based in Catalonia in front of the different administrations. Currently, FECIC has approximately 200 member companies both in the slaughter industry (beef, pork, goat and horse meat) and in the quartering and meat processing industry..

Web: www.fecic.es

FIAB - Federación Española de Industrias de la Alimentación y Bebidas

The Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation (FIAB) was created in 1977 to represent –through one organization with a single voice– the Spanish food and drinks industry, the foremost industrial sector of the country. At present, it encompasses 50 sector associations representing nearly 90% of the industry’s turnover.

Its main activity is informing the sector of developments that might affect their performance and representing their interests before different administrations and decision-making bodies at national, European and international level.

Web: www.fiab.es