include technical problems of the industry, modernization and innovation in processing, packing, 
storage, and transportation facilities. The export and domestic situation of the Spanish canning 
industry also occupies an important position in these discussions. 
Spanish Canners' Associations 
There are canners' associations in both the Murcia and Valencia areas. The association of 
the Provinces of Alicante, Albacete, and Murcia--''Agrupacion De Conserveros,''--has over 150 
members; while the association in Valencia--''Fabricantes De Conservas De Valencia y 
Costellon''--has a little less than 50 members. 
The functions of these associations are much like those of canner associations in the 
United States, a major one being promotion of Spanish canned fruits. They participate in the 
National Canning Food Fair and in advertising and promotional activities in the major export 
markets. The associations work closely with the National Fruit and Vegetable Syndicate and the 
Spanish Government in promoting exports of canned fruits and vegetables and importing material 
and equipment needed by the canning industry. 
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