- The largest event in the fruit sector in Latin America hosts the launch of the project in Chile on October 23 and 24
- The initiative seeks to accelerate the sustainable transition of more than 150 fruit SMEs in the country.
30.10.24. Brussels — On 26 October 2024, the largest fruit industry event in Latin America, Fruittrade, held in Santiago, Chile, was the setting for the launch of the ambitious AL-INVEST Green Sustainable Fruit project. This initiative was presented by Michel Lapierre Robles, LATAM-EU Director of the Finnova Foundation and Mario Marín, Project and Studies Manager of FEDEFRUTA, to an audience of industry experts and the public committed to agricultural sustainability. The AL-INVEST Sustainable Fruit Green project is designed to accelerate the transition of more than 150 Chilean fruit MSMEs towards circular and sustainable business models, with practices that minimize carbon emissions and optimize the use of resources in their production processes.
AL-INVEST Green Sustainable Fruit has a budget of €365,127.07 (of which €292,101.65 have been requested from SEQUA) and a duration of 20 months. The project seeks to consolidate a circular economy in the Chilean fruit sector, especially in the regions of O’Higgins, Maule and Ñuble, while responding to the sustainability and import requirements of the European Union.
During the launch event, Michel Lapierre highlighted the impact of the project: “AL-INVEST Green Sustainable Fruit symbolizes a unique opportunity for MSMEs in the Chilean fruit sector to position themselves in international markets, taking advantage of sustainable practices that not only benefit the environment, but also increase the competitiveness of these companies in a global market.” Within the framework of Fruittrade, this launch reinforces the event’s commitment to supporting initiatives that align Latin America with international environmental and sustainability standards.
About Fruittrade 2024
Fruittrade 2024 is the most important event in the fruit sector in Latin America. Organized in Chile, this annual fair brings together growers, exporters, researchers, and agritech companies to explore innovative solutions and share knowledge in the fruit value chain. Fruittrade facilitates strategic alliances and exposure to global trends, and stands out especially in promoting initiatives that improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the Latin American fruit sector.
About Fundación Finnova
Finnova is a Spanish-Belgian non-profit foundation that works for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship at EU level. Headquartered in Brussels, it operates through collaborations and partnerships in all countries of the European Union. Finnova’s experience leading communication and dissemination activities of European projects is combined with a solid proven experience in the creation of companies and business support programs, such as accelerators, incubators and selection and awarding of ceremonial events.
About AL-INVEST Verde
AL-INVEST Verde is a European Union program that promotes sustainable growth and job creation in Latin America, supporting the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and more circular economy. Through Component 1, the program manages funds to implement innovative projects of small business associations to promote sustainable practices in the private sector. Component 1 is led by sequa, a German non-profit organization that operates worldwide to encourage the private sector.
For further information, visit: www.alinvest-verde.eu
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