FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
ORRi, recognised for the second year running with the Superior Taste Award
ORRi has been distinguished for its flavour, visual appearance, luminosity and the firmness of its peel
Optimo demand soars for Interko
The smart entry-level ripening room is popular for its part-loading flexibility, energy efficiency and attractive price
Carmen Cabra: Ordered chaos
Carmen Cabra was born in Valencia. She has just turned 60, and her other ‘daughter’, Fruit Today, has reached 100 issues. Thus, the team has been compelled this once to move over to the other side of the Profile of the Month.
VOG, ready for new challenges
The start of the VOG marketing campaign is accompanied by the carefully detailed planning of communication and consumer acquisition activities
La Rasa has reached its highest production point
Nufri’s productions in Soria will reach 35 million kilos, with very good prospects on the markets
Giropoma, looking towards new extensions
One year after the acquisition of its first robotic line, the Catalonian cooperative is already getting ready for new investments that must take place in 2026
Spain and Europe, different directions for the apple harvest
The Spanish apple harvest will grow by 9.4% and the pear harvest will decrease by 14.8%. However, the opposite is true regarding the trend in Europe, as apple harvests are falling by 11.3% and pears are rising by 4.9%.
The new Gala clones stand out amongst early apples
They are called T-REX®/CIVT15* and TIGERGALA®/CIVS15*, and they are only available in the nurseries that are members of CIV: Mazzoni Vivai, Tagliani Vivai, and Salvi Vivai
“We expect a quiet campaign”
With the Gala harvest having finished a few weeks ago, and with almost 50% of the Golden collected, Fruit Today interviewed Miquel Roig, the General Manager of the Catalan company Fructícola Empordà, and he foresees a campaign without many ups and downs.
The D.O. Kaki Ribera del Xúquer will add another 110,000 t.
Spanish persimmon production has dropped in recent years, but the region of La Ribera remains the most productive area, with the greatest product quality
Prats: “Persimmon consumption on the Spanish home market must be increased”
For the first time there is objective data about Spanish persimmon consumption, as it now appears in detail on the MAPA food panel.
Leanri, a mandarin that is becoming consolidated on the market
The 2024 Leanri campaign has been, as in the previous ones, an excellent opportunity to assess consumer response, who especially appreciate its appearance, easiness to peel, crunchy texture, lack of fibre, and its flavour
