FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
“A delayed harvest boosts fruit size”
The calendar has become an ally for Murcian stone fruit. This year, delays in harvesting are expected to result in larger fruit sizes—an attractive commercial advantage that coincides with a low-supply European market
Tomeet: Spanish tomatoes need a clear direction
Time is running out for the sector to change course, while competition across the Mediterranean arc continues to grow
Sanifruit hosts postharvest event for vegetables in Almería
Its natural and effective solutions for tomato, pepper and courgette extend shelf life, reduce losses and increase profitability
Sweet Papaya gains ground
Once considered an exotic and almost invisible fruit on European shelves, Canarian papaya is now in high demand thanks to companies like Sweet Papaya
+Brócoli backs ‘A Healthier Europe’
The association joins Alcachofa de España and Fraises de France in a European initiative to promote fresh, local fruit and vegetables in the heart of Europe’s capitals
Princesa Amandine launches new promotional campaigns
The only monovarietal potato marketed under the Princesa Amandine brand is preparing new and enticing promotional initiatives
Who will pay the price?
Spanish fruit and vegetable producers continue to stand strong. According to the AECOC study *Pulso del Sector de Frutas y Hortalizas*, 80% of companies increased their sales value during the first quarter of the year.
More Aenor-Epigen certifications for regenerative agriculture
The quest for a farming model based on a new balance between soil and crop ecosystems forms the foundation of the Aenor-Epigen certification for regenerative agriculture
Generational handover secures the future at Camposeven
At a time when the lack of generational replacement is one of the greatest threats to Spanish agriculture, Camposeven stands out as a success story
“Inflation has slowed organic growth”
Cricket strengthens its organic line and continues to supply consolidated markets such as Switzerland, Denmark and Germany
Planasa unveils high-tech raspberry greenhouse
The ambitious project features structural and technological upgrades to boost agricultural efficiency and productivity on one hectare dedicated to raspberry cultivation
The Huelva strawberry season to close with lower volumes
Initial estimates suggest a 30% drop in production compared to the previous season, marking the fourth consecutive year of declining yields
