Natural Tropic has embarked on a new phase of expansion with the extension of its facilities, a project that will double both its surface area and production capacity. The company, which currently has just over 5,000 m², plans to expand to almost 10,000 m², with an investment of approximately €2 million.
The project includes additional cold rooms, new ripening areas and technology for fruit inspection and quality control. Work began in 2026. The expansion reflects the group’s development: after closing the last financial year with turnover of close to €60 million, it expects to approach €70 million this year.
The mango season is being shaped by lower availability. Natural Tropic estimates a reduction of close to 30%. The lower crop load is particularly evident in inland areas of the Axarquía, where alternate bearing was compounded by episodes of cold winds that damaged the plants and reduced flowering. After marketing around four million kilos last season, this year’s forecast stands at approximately three million and could even fall below that figure.
The outlook is more favourable for avocado. The company is seeing a larger crop than last year, particularly in Huelva, while Cádiz continues to record good production levels. In the Axarquía and Motril, production is expected to be similar or slightly higher, with improvements in fruit size and quality as trees recover from drought stress. Morocco is consolidating its position as a direct competitor due to its overlapping season and focus on the European market.
Pistachios gain ground
Pistachios are another of Natural Tropic’s growth areas. At its facilities in Baza, where it also has its own farms, the company integrates processing, drying, roasting and packing. After exceeding 600 tonnes of dried product last year, the target for this season is between 800 and 900 tonnes.
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Most of the volume is exported to Europe in bulk formats for importers in France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. In Spain and Portugal, the company is making progress with finished products, offering 200 g and 250 g formats, together with point-of-sale display solutions.
