Nouvelles

Joan Llonch, re-elected president of ASSOCOME

For the third time and unanimously, the Mercabarna Concessionaires Association re-elected Joan Llonch president at an assembly held on 17 April.

Distinction for ‘5 -a-Day’ campaign

7th May 2008

The Spanish National ‘5-a-Day’ Association has distinguished Mercabarna and the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Dealers of Barcelona and Province (AGEM) for their work in the promotion of fruit and vegetable consumption among children through the ‘5-a-Day’ campaign.

Mercabarna telecommunications at the World Union of Wholesale Markets conference

26th May 2008

Some 200 representatives of wholesale markets the world over took part in the International Conference of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) held in Mexico City from 23 to 25 April.

International delegations visit Mercabarna

17th May 2008

During April and May, Mercabarna received different professional delegations at the international level, all interested in learning about its workings and infrastructures.

Official opening of the Slaughterhouse’s new lamb line

12th June 2008

The Slaughterhouse will officially open its new lamb slaughter line on 12 June at 6:30 p.m. The lamb line stands out for its advanced technological level.

Mercabarna supports Tibidabo

29th April 2008

Mercabarna, as an institution linked to different cultural and civic initiatives in Barcelona, is one of the sponsors of the publication, Tibidabo: Barcelona’s Magical Park.

Mercabarna sets the scene

13th May 2008

Mercabarna became one of the stages for the documentary theatre production Cargo-Sofía Barcelona. Programmed by Barcelona’s Teatre Lliure as part of its programme of unconventional dramas (Radicales Libres), it played at the Food Unit for 10 days (late April to early May).

What to do in the event of fire at the Green Point

On 7 May, some 30 employees of Mercabarna’s Green Point took part in a training course on what to do in the event of a fire.

Mercabarna supports the Botanical Garden

28th April 2008

On 27 April, the Botanical Garden of Barcelona, located on the Montjuïc hill, welcomed the public to an open day to mark the opening of a new section featuring Australian flora. Mercabarna collaborated with the event by providing fruit to all the visitors taking part in the numerous recreational activities (hikes, planting workshops, consultation sessions and so on) held throughout the day.

Market Promotions

16th May 2008

During April and May, the Central Fruit and Vegetable Market offered numerous product promotions organised by the Spanish National Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Retailers.

Quality of fisheries products under discussion

On 22 and 23 May, Barcelona hosted the 1st International Congress on the Quality of Fisheries Products, organised by the Spanish Ministry of the Rural, Marine and Natural Environment.

Mercabarna-flor to open on 1 September

24th April 2008

The countdown to the opening of Mercabarna-flor has now begun. 1 September is the date chosen for this new centre to open its doors. Jordi William Carnes, Deputy Mayor with responsibility for Finance and Economic Promotion and Mercabarna president, made the announcement at a press conference held in the new Market on 21 April.

The Red Point adds Market interest

8th May 2008

The colour red is once again in fashion at the Central Flower Market. During the month of May, new actions were undertaken to promote the Red Point, with the aim of creating loyalty among current customers and attracting new clientele.

Roses for blood donors

29th May 2008

The Central Flower Market backed the blood donation campaign which took place at Barcelona’s Hospital de Sant Pau on 23 and 24 April.

New access to the Hotel Alfa

28th November 2007

The Hotel Alfa-Aeropuerto, located inside the Mercabarna precinct, has a new vehicle access. From now on, users can enter and depart by Calle 6 of the Free Zone (“Zona Franca”), facilitating access to the Hotel.