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Spanish seafood associations help to maintain the competitiveness of their members
Conxemar promotes sustainability, trade, and the beneďŹ ts of seafood Conxemar is the Spanish Association of Wholesalers, Importers, Manufacturers and Exporters of Fisheries and Aquaculture products. Created in 1987, it is currently made up by 224 companies that together have an annual turnover of more than EUR8bn and generate more than 15,000 jobs.
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he aim of the association is to strengthen the Spanish sector of fisheries products and contribute to reinforcing its leading position in Europe and the world, as well as to pursue the sustainable management of fish stocks, promote trade and
investment with third countries, and expand the recognition of seafood products as healthful and of culinary value. As with other associations Conxemar contributes to the competitiveness of its members by defending their interests at the EU, national, and
regional levels as well as maintaining a smooth relationship with the administration. Among the services provided by Conxemar to its members are legal, labour-related, and financial advice; technical assistance, laboratory services, commercial support, and training.
Conxemar’s frozen seafood show in Vigo is a hub for the global industry Conxemar is based in Vigo and has an office in Brussels, which acts as a liaison point with the
This year the frozen seafood exhibition organised by Conxemar will be the 20th edition of the event. Eurofish Magazine 4 / 2018
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