FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

Lemon water footprint has decreased by almost 40%
The water footprint of the lemon production in Spain has decreased by 39% over the past 30 years, according to the report ‘The lemon water footprint in Spain’ prepared by the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association, AILIMPO

Moyca: the silent giant that is growing
The company from Murcia Moyca, with participation by the Pro Capital investment fund, is one of the most relevant firms on the European scenario as a producer and marketer of grapes

Frutas Torero has a new centre
The historic company from Abarán (Murcia) has started the stone fruit campaign in a new centre.

Ondine and Regal’in are recruiting new members
Two Catalan companies are joining the project by ASF Edition-Frutaria with the prestigious quality brands Ondine for flat fruit and Regal’in for round fruit

The Region of Murcia: The European Silicon Valley
The Region of Murcia is a Spanish and European reference in farming, not only due to its important production, but also to the value of its agri-environmental initiatives, always pioneering and endowed with significant farsightedness

Thailand, the new destination for grapes from Murcia
In the very near future, possibly in July, the South Asian country will enter the list of third countries with an export protocol for table grapes

“The Central Government has not invested a single euro to avoid the catastrophe of the Mar Menor”
The problems affecting the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe, the Mar Menor, are dragging on due to political disagreements. This summer could prove to be a very complicated season once again. Rectifying this situation is an urgent task that, if not carried out, may become irreversible

STOP obesity: ‘Say Yes to Nutritional Education in the Classroom’
5 al Día, FruitToday and Cajamar have started up the ‘Say Yes to Nutritional Education in the Classroom’ campaign to ask for the implantation of a compulsory subject on healthy, sustainable diet

Fruit Attraction expects to reach pre-pandemic figures
The 14th edition of Fruit Attraction will be held from the 4th to the 6th of October, with forecasts similar to those of 2019

There is too much at stake!
We are living in an obesogenic society that causes diseases ahead of their expected time

Mariano Zapata, “I’m a bad loser”
Literally born in the countryside (Sucina) in 1963, where his grandparents and his parents worked on the country estate belonging to some aristocrats from Madrid, the Marquis and Marquise of Spínola. By his first birthday, his parents had moved to El Mirador, a village to the north of San Javier, in search of a better life.

Does eating garlic on an empty stomach help with weight loss?
Garlic is one of the most prized ingredients among food lovers. It sparks both curiosity and hesitation, as its strong flavour is not for everyone, despite its high culinary value





