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After having carried out the relevant audit, we are certified for the scope of activities:

Production (oenological treatments, evaporation, desulfurization, pasteurization, cooling and mixing) of white and red grape juice concentrate and white and red grape juices from must. Aseptic packaging in plastic bag and non-aseptic packaging in “Flexitank”, cistern and IBC containers of 1.000l.

And we can certify that our factory meets the established requirements in the BRC GLOBAL STANDARD for FOOD SAFETY and IFS Food.

The harvest in Mancha, the main producing area in Spain, could cover 55% of the national production this 2020/2021 campaign; It began with the earliest varieties in mid-August, followed by Tempranillo variety at the end of the same month, awaiting the bulk of the harvest for September 10^th with the start of the queen in white variety, the Airen.

The quality of the fruit is excellent due to the absence of significant diseases throughout the year, accompanied by adequate ripening. Production forecasts at the national level have been revised downward, from initial, unofficial figures of more than 50Mhl to 43-44 Mhl advanced by Cooperatives Spanish Agro-alimentary at the end of July, being the latest estimate official published by the regional government of Castilla la Mancha of 42 Mhl on August 30^th, even some specialized media reduce it to 40 Mhl. Let us remember that the national average of the last 15 years has been around 42 Mhl. Castilla La Mancha would correspond, according to regional administration sources, 23 mHl instead of the 25.5 predicted by Cooperatives Agro-alimentary in Castilla la Mancha at the beginning of August. These decreases in the initial production estimates are mainly due to the drought and high temperatures suffered during the summer. The first grape purchase prices released by Félix Solix and Grupo Vinartis are 30% lower than last season, prices that have provoked the anger of agrarian organizations and private farmers and the call for protests and strikes in different points of Mancha, considering that these prices do not cover, not even close, production costs. These protest actions have already had a first effect, the upward correction of the initial prices of some red varieties destined for D.O.P. Initial stocks, in the absence of official data from the MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) for the month of July, the last month of the 19/20 season, is expected to be around 35 Mhl, which represents a few stocks initials of 2 Mhl (-5%) less than last season.

Regarding the situation in the rest of Europe, Italy and Portugal expect productions of 1% and 5.7% lower than a year ago, respectively, while France and Germany expect increases of around 3.5% . European exports have suffered a clear decline as a result of the pandemic, the Trump administration’s tariffs on packaged wine and the new Russian Viticulture Law.  With the quantitative and objective data set forth and, taking into account the historical production, stocks and average prices of the last decade, we calculate that the prices of white sulfur musts should move around 0.26€/ l, which is would translate into concentrates at € 1.15 / kg approximately While it is true that this campaign we are faced with a completely new, unknown and unpredictable non-quantifiable variable, Covid-19, a factor whose evolution will depend on the level of consumption, marketing and therefore prices, which can move, according to our first estimates, between 0.95€/ kg and 1.05€/ kg for standard white concentrates and around 1,15€ / kg for standard red concentrated juices. As a result of this unusual and highly uncertain scenario, we consider it a year to be cautious, recommending that our clients stock up according to their needs, acting at the pace of events, and thus avoiding major commercial errors. We also ask you, as always, to contact us with suspiciously low offers from other companies in the sector.For our part, GAP Process guarantee you accurate and timely information, as well as the highest quality and authenticity, with the sole objective of helping you achieve the best prices and thus maximum profitability in your concentrated grape juice and must purchase operations.

Everyone in the SIAL Paris team has remained firmly committed to support businesses and provide them with this export springboard which is so keenly awaited to get the economy back on track. To enable such an international event to take place during this pandemic hit, we put together several initiatives to secure individual and collective safety and maintain the quality of business exchanges and inspiration:

• Deployment of a ruthless public health protocol
• Reinforcement of personal and public transport services
• A hybrid offer to enable everyone to interact within the event
• Multiple studies and surveys (XTC, Kantar, Gira, Make.Org, etc.) to share with our community and support changes in the food industry.

The latest developments in the situation worldwide and the uncertainties arising from them have led many of you to change their opinion with regards to the exhibition. Following the survey which was sent to you on 15th July, the results show that a majority of exhibitors representing more than half the surface area of the show ask for the show to be postponed.

In accordance with the commitments that we have made, we are following the majority. SIAL Paris is therefore postponed to 2022, and will take place from 15th to 19th October.

In line with our mission, it remains our firm intention to keep in touch and accompany the recovery and the transformation of the food industry. We will offer you new events from October 2020 dealing with product trends, innovation, foresight and major exclusive market research, which are unparalleled in the food world.

We will furthermore continue to expand our global network to offer regional growth platforms with major annual gatherings in China, Canada, Indonesia, India and the United Arab Emirates.

Once the sanitary alarm is over, we will be ready to receive you again, not only with a new image, but with reinforcements of hygiene measures and sanitary actions, both individual and collective, that strenghen the objectives already achieved in the emergency of the coronavirus. Spain comes out of this exceptional situation on the 21st to start another stage, the Spanish can circulate throughout the national territory, and we will be happy to open our doors to you.

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Once the Government has announced, as a measure in the fight against COVID-19, the cessation of all non-essential activity until April 9th, and since GAP Fruits complies with the assumptions to continue supplying concentrates and NFC for the proper development of our essential companies, we will remain open until further orders, to continue serving these industries.

We take the opportunity to communicate that our usual communication channels are still operating, as well as our website www.gapfruits.com and that our facilities in Madrigueras (Albacete) will continue to operate during these two weeks.

Much encouragement to all.