Anecoop has presented the results of the 2017-2018 campaign at its General Assembly of partners before representatives of its 70 cooperatives and associated agricultural companies. The president of the Government of Valencia, Ximo Puig, and the Autonomic Secretary of Agriculture, Francisco Rodríguez Mulero, have also been present at the event's closing, together with other representatives of institutions and agricultural associations.
The figures reveal that, despite the campaign's complexity, Anecoop has consolidated as a leading name in the market. It has marketed more than 800,000 tons, which entails a slight reduction of the volume sold, but has reached a new record turnover, with 702.5 million Euro; 6% more. At the moment, Anecoop has about 26,000 producers integrated in its partner companies, based in eleven provinces of 5 autonomous regions. The campaign's results are a testament to the fulfillment of Anecoop's main objective: allowing its partners to get more from their productions and become fully integrated.
Regarding the results obtained, the President of Anecoop, Alejandro Monzón, said: "Only an organization with the right size is capable of providing the necessary solutions and service to face the future of an essential sector. As a producer, partner and president of a cooperative, I think Anecoop represents the necessary strength and security. " On the future of the sector, Monzón stressed that "Anecoop and the approximately 26,000 producers we represent want to be taken seriously, with effective measures to regulate the market, opportunities for young agricultural entrepreneurs to facilitate a generational change through professionalization, and infrastructures to allow us to become more efficient."
For his part, the Director General of Anecoop, Joan Mir, said that "the campaign has stood out for its intensity and difficulties, with product shortages at certain times; however, we have achieved the highest turnover in our history, with Anecoop S. Coop exceeding the 700 million Euro for the first time, and the consolidated group reaching the 900 million, with an optimal profitability for our agricultural partners." He wanted to make clear that this growth "is based, above all, on the work of the professionals of our cooperatives and partner companies," to whom he has expressed his utmost gratitude "for their constructive criticism, which always helps us improve, and for their constant support, "which makes us more committed and more competitive. This is also the personal relationship that makes Anecoop a more humane company."
The campaign by products
The most significant aspect of the campaign has been the growth of the export quota, of almost 5%, with growth in the main destination countries (France, Spain and Germany) and also in the main emerging countries in Asia and America. There has also been great progress as regards product diversification.
Citrus - Anecoop has increased its export quota, reaching almost 8%. Citrus fruits remain the company's number one product. Despite the decline in the harvest, the sales volume has increased by around 1% and sales by around 12%, mostly thanks to the 10% increase in the average sale price compared to the previous year. Late mandarins have consolidated as a very important product that yields satisfactory results for Anecoop's members. This is mostly due to the product's integration strategy. Worthy of note is the significant volume of zero waste citrus.
Stone fruit - With the entry of Fruits de Ponent, the supply has been expanded, both when it comes to varieties and the production schedule. The exotics project has truly consolidated, as the papaya volume has tripled and Anecoop is now the largest Spanish supplier of this fruit. There is also a commitment to pomegranate and kiwifruit.
The group of vegetables has experienced the highest growth, 10.5%, despite adverse weather conditions. The report points to intense activity in Almeria, with a great potential for growth.
Bio - Progress is still being made with the Bio product range, with the sector having already grown by 26.6% over the previous year. Organic products already represent 3% of the total volume of Anecoop's supply and close to 7% of its turnover.
Fresh cut, ready-made and Bouquet para Preparar (Bouquet to Prepare) - With the end of campaign in sight, the Bouquet para Preparar line has been launched. It contains the right combination of fresh vegetables in a biodegradable tray. Janus Fruit continues to expand its product range under an Express Slow Food concept and has already exceeded the 1.5 million units sold and around 2 million Euro.
Main markets
Anecoop currently exports to 70 countries. Europe is the main destination, with France at the head, with 197,000 tons sold. For the third year in a row, the second biggest market for Anecoop is the domestic market itself (with around 162,000 tons), followed by Germany. with 151,000 tons sold. The EU market represents just over 92% of its sales. In recent years, the market share of Anecoop has grown in a very representative way in countries of Eastern Europe. As a result of this progress, at the end of 2018, the new facilities of its subsidiary in Poland, Anecoop Polska, were inaugurated.
The 2017-2018 campaign report is available online on the Anecoop website http://anecoop.com/
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