He is committed to strengthening the agri-food chain and promoting collaboration amongst its stakeholders
AECOC, the Spanish Association of Consumer Goods Companies, has appointed Enrique de los Ríos, CEO of Unica Group, as president of its Fruit and Vegetable Committee. He succeeds Joaquín Rey, who has served as president representing Fruit Growing Quality in recent years.
De los Ríos assumes the presidency of AECOC’s Fruit and Vegetable Committee with the commitment to strengthening the entire agri-food chain of the fruit and vegetable sector. He said his goal is to promote collaboration among all its stakeholders to ensure a sustainable and competitive model.
“It is an honour to assume this responsibility, and I am grateful for the trust placed in me,” he commented. “I also want to recognise Joaquín Rey and his magnificent work at the head of the Committee, of which he will continue to be a member, during his 11 years of leadership.”
The new president also emphasised that the future of the sector depends on a strong and balanced agri-food chain, in which production, marketing, and distribution work in harmony.
“The coming years will be decisive for maintaining fruit and vegetable consumption in Spain and Europe, and for these reasons, we must strengthen unity of action throughout the chain,” he added.
