The main producers and packers of the Sector actively participate throughout the year, meeting in the Events. In these forums, the participants themselves share their best practices and have addressed, through invited experts and workshops, specific challenges such as:
Meetings 2026:
- 02/11/2026 – (Online) – Sustainability Reports (ESG) and internal performance evaluation.
- 03/24/2026 – Murcia – Key points for responsible management of legal issues during seasons focusing on migrants.
- 06/11/2026 – Granada (International Event) – Impact on employee welfare of a good communication strategy and practices inside and outside the company.
- 10/15/2026 – (Online) – Artificial intelligence
- 11/05/2026 – Huelva – Occupational health and safety management for workers in the agri-food sector.
Meetings 2025
- 2/18/2025 – (Online) – Safety and health as an engine for the sense of belonging to the companies.
- 4/08/2025 – Almería (Vera) – Strong roots and sustainable growth. Job stability in the sector.
- 6/12/2025 – (International Event) – 10 years of Ethical Trade Forums. CSR is everyone’s business.
- 10/08/2025 – (Online) – Housing and working conditions.
- 11/06/2025 – (Valencia) – Food Waste in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector. Challenges and Opportunities
Meetings 2024
- 01/23/2024 – Online Event – ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION ON RESEARCH PROJECTS WITH SPECIALISED BODIES
- 01/25/2024 – Online Event – CANAL FOROS – THE GRIEVANCE MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR THE SECTOR
- 03/20/2024 – Huelva Event – MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE; PLASTIC PACKAGING
- 04/12/2024 – Almería Event – MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE; PLASTIC PACKAGING
- 06/13/2024 – International Event: Granada – RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING PRACTICES AND SUPPLIER’S RECOGNITION
- 11/26/2024 – SMETA 7.0
Meetings 2023
- Workers salaries. Basic and minimun wages and benefits – Huelva (28 March)
- Workers salaries. Basic and minimun wages and benefits – Murcia (30 March)
- Workers salaries. Basic and minimun wages and benefits – Almería (31 March)
- International Meeting of the FCE: “Strengthening of the supply chain” – Seville (13 June)
- AFCE General Assembly (14 June)
- International Meeting of the FCE: “Strengthening of the supply chain” – Murcia (15 June)
Meetings 2022
- “Following the water and carbon footprints of the agri-food industry” – Almería (10 November)
- “Following the water and carbon footprints of the agri-food industry” – Valencia (8 November)
- “Following the water and carbon footprints of the agri-food industry” – Huelva (3 November)
- International FCE Meeting in Granada: “Working towards Responsible and Balanced Supply Chains”. (8 of June)
- Managing Working Hours – Huelva (1 April)
- Managing Working Hours – Murcia (30 March)
- Managing Working Hours – Almería (29 March)
- Dialogue on irrigation in Doñana – Huelva (16 March)
Meetings 2021 (online)
- Technology applied to people and workplaces [2/2] (10 November)
- Technology applied to people and workplaces [1/2] (9 November)
- The importance of Due Diligence in Social Auditing and Labor Migration Management [2/2] (17 June)
- The importance of Due Diligence in Social Auditing and Labor Migration Management [1/2] (16 June)
- Workers engagement as drivers of change (24 March)
Previous meetings (2012 - 2020)
2020:
- Social, economic and environmental sustainability in the agro-food industry (online meeting)
- Progressing towards a fair value chain (online meeting)
2019:
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Evaluation of social risks in the company
2018:
- Equality Plans and anti-harassment protocols
- Conflict resolution
2017:
- Ethical recruitment. Monitoring and control of Labor providers
- Collective Agreements and Customer´s Codes of Conduct
2016:
- Social Audit
- Motivation of workers
2015:
- Sustainable management systems
- Inclusive communication for the cohesion of work teams
2014:
- Labor Risks Prevention
- Appropriate management of working hours
2013:
- The ETI Base Code and the Spanish Labor Legislation
2012:
- Regular emplyment, equality and diversity management
International Forums
The International Forums take place once a year. They include the active participation of representatives of retailers and importers, so it is a unique opportunity to meet in person and exchange information on agricultural supply chains clarifying challenges, requirements and progress made throughout the year.