FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Disparity in the main production areas
Andalusia and the Valencian Community are presenting very different forecasts; the former with a 19.2% increase in production and the latter with a 16.2% decrease.
The citric fruit production has reached 5.8 million tonnes: 8.6% less than over the last 5 years
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food (MAPA) forecasted an initial citrus fruit capacity of 5,842 million tonnes for the 2024/2025 campaign, which started on the 1st of September
More resistances in the latest from Top Seeds
Following the tomato Carlitos and the ‘rootstock’ Interceptor, the company is preparing new launches with resistance to ToBRFV in all the segments and typologies
PepperCorer PC-55: The ultimate bell pepper processing
What sets the Sormac’s PepperCorer PC-55 apart from other machines is its ability to perform four key processing steps in one seamless operation: Cutting the stalks. Decoring via vacuum with minimal seed residue. Cutting and capping the bell pepper (optional). And opening and distributing the pepper into pieces (optional).
Murcia is concentrating its efforts on the high-value tomato segment
The Region of Murcia corners 10% of Spanish exports, but on high-value markets, such as Denmark and Switzerland, Murcia’s penetration is over 15%, with the same occurring on the French market
Cooperativa La Palma: social, environmental and cooperative purpose
Its model is based on the Circular Economy and Zero Waste, with sustainable, healthy, tasty and innovative farming methods both for consumers and for the planet
Keops Agro, certified in Aenor-Epigen regenerative agriculture
The company is taking part in Fruit Attraction showing its commitment to health and care of the environment
The boom of the ‘Pepper Effect’
ISI Sementi is positioning Dellisi and Benchi in record time and it is doubling its sales thanks to their pack of resistances, first fruit yield and flavour
INTERSEMILLAS Universe: “Cultivating the Future” at Fruit Attraction
Its stand is based on the image of the INTERSEMILLAS Universe, a concept that reflects its commitment to innovation and sustainability in agriculture
BASF Nunhems is reorganising its structure and is getting closer to the ‘hotspots’
Anna Pedró is the new Country Manager Iberia, and the top priority regions are under the control of Miguel Espinosa (Almeria), and Pedro García (Murcia)
2024/25: lower prices for bio
With many years of experience in bio tomatoes behind it, Balcón de Níjar is returning to Fruit Attraction (9B07) giving the starring role to cherry tomatoes (vine and round)
India is experiencing a “surprising” growth in avocados
An interview with Zac Bard, CEO of the World Avocado Organisation (WAO)
