FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Lemons and grapefruit: stable
The Spanish lemon and grapefruit harvest forecasts for the 2023/2024 campaign are similar to those of 2020/2021
Intercitrus is demanding the EU to take steps due to the detection of the HLB vector in Cyprus
The Mediterranean and the EU continue to be the only large citrus fruit production area that is resisting against this most devastating disease, which is caused by the bacteria Candidatus liberibacter, which causes Huanglongbing or HLB (also known as Greening or ‘Yellow dragon’).
Mergers and integrations
The citrus fruit growing sector is on the move. On the one hand investment funds are entering the sector and, on the other, mergers and integrations are taking place. The 23-24 season is starting off with new road maps to survive the significant ups and downs and competition that lies in the future of the citrus growing world.
Prices have not compensated for the lower production
According to information from Plataforma Tierra, in the 2022/23 campaign, prices for citrus fruit rose due to the shortage of supply, but these did not compensate for the low production and the drop in consumption
Citrus fruit: 5.75 million tonnes in 2023/24
The citrus fruit capacity report prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food shows a production forecast of 5,754 million tonnes for the 2023/2024 campaign.
Axarfruit has created Freshfy
The company belonging to the AF Group is engaged in the production of fresh-cut and ready-cooked articles.
Stability at Compañía Aguacatera del Sur
2023, as occurred last year, is a transition year. The current financial situation means that investments are being scrutinised very carefully and most companies are opting for calm and caution, while waiting for better market conditions to face up to new challenges.
40 years of Bio Procam
The company from Granada is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Stability at Natural Tropic
The company is following a line of continuity despite the drop in subtropical fruit production during this campaign and is strengthening its commitment to pistachio nuts
Reyes Gutiérrez: “Proud, both as family members and as entrepreneurs”
The company from Malaga is celebrating 30 years as one of the main references in the sector. We interviewed its manager, Juan Antonio Reyes Gutiérrez
TROPS: “We are growing significantly in Valencia”
The company is intensifying its diversification strategy looking for production areas where water is not a problem, and it will open new installations in Campo de Gibraltar.
Tresmares is entering the Alcoaxarquia Group´s share capital
The investment fund is backed by the Banco Santander and it will allow the company to reach an invoicing of 120 million euros
