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Gama spoke to Mauricio García de Quevedo, Director General at Federación Española de Industrias de Alimentación y Bebidas (FIAB).
What are FIAB’s current priorities and challenges?
Given the complex international scenario we are facing at the moment, there is a real need to contain cost inflation which is affecting both consumers and businesses. One of our major challenges, as far as the politics of international trade is concerned, is to confront the rise in protectionist policies adopted by some countries. To do this, we believe it’s important to sign commercial agreements and continue pushing for negotiations with authorities in the US to bring about a definitive end to tariffs on Spanish goods. As far as other international trade objectives are concerned, we continue working for improved cooperation with the UK to achieve a more ambitious trade agreement that is better suited to the post-Brexit situation.
How are Spanish food and drinks companies positioned to succeed in international markets?
Spain is a heavyweight exporter and the success of our products is based on quality, safety and variety. We have almost 19,000 exporting companies, thanks to whom we are one of the primary exporters globally within the food and drinks industry. Specifically, we are the fourth biggest exporter within the European Union, behind only the Netherlands, Germany and France, and among the top ten in the world.
In 2024, one of our primary goals is to grow our export activity through enhanced promotion, especially in markets that are particularly significant for the food and drink industry. This includes not only traditional markets but also those which offer new opportunities.
Read the full interview in the next issue of Gama News.
