Membership We have 9 financial members: Denmark; France; Germany; Lithuania, Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; United Kingdom. A new organisation is being formed in Japan, the Japan Blackcurrant Association, and it becomes a Country member from October 2015. Potential Members The Rules of the IBA allow for non-Grower Associations or organisations to represent a Country
I have retired from the IBA as of 31 May 2015 and regretfully, due to ill-health, am unable to attend this Conference and say farewell, face-to-face, with the many, many members of the blackcurrant world that I have enjoyed meeting over the last 8 years. The journey of the IBA started in New Zealand in
Retrospective 2014 After 8 years of successful work, our General Manager, Bill Floyd, has to resign due to health reasons. The IBA owes Bill a lot. The IBA Executive looked for candidates, carried out a selection process and, finally, voted for Stefanie Sharma from France to continue Bills work. Stefanie will be introduced in June 2015
held Skierniewice, Poland, 20th September 2014 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING To summarise the present situation for Polish blackcurrants, as seen by both growers and processing plants. To consider how to co-operate in coming seasons. To develop strategies to solve the current problems and prevent such problems in the future. MEETING CONTENT Welcome and introduction of
I am pleased to present the 6th Presidents Annual Report to the members of the International Blackcurrant Association (IBA). In general the IBA, has been developing internally as well as in its industry and marketing activities. We have approved the overall key strategies of the IBA in 2012. They are the basis for IBA development:
I am pleased to present the 5th Presidents Annual Report to members of the International Blackcurrant Association (IBA) after my first year as President. Retrospective 2012 In general the IBA has been developing internally as well as in its industry and marketing activities. The Rules of the IBA were approved at our 2012 AGM and so
It is pleasing to hear from our members of the IBA family that the awareness of the attributes that the Blackcurrant can offer to consumers is on the increase. Delivering the awareness message is the responsibility of all sectors of our industry. It is essential that we all have a greater appreciation of these attributes
With the year closing fast I am encouraged and please to see that more and more consumers, foodies and health professionals are taking advantage of the wonderful attributes of the our King of Fruits the “Blackcurrant” Best Berry for Life! With more independent human research papers a myriad of user friendly products coupled with the