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Lower production than previous campaigns combined with higher demand is driving up prices of most commercial varieties of Andalusian tomatoes in Weeks 46 and 47 of the campaign. Lower temperatures […]
Thu 07/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spain’s distribution sector differs markedly from that of other EU countries, where large chains control over 90% of agri-food retail sales. In Spain, distribution is much more balanced. Although Spanish […]
Wed 06/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) is protesting against several large supermarket chains which are selling citrus fruit at loss-leaders. They claim this practice poses a serious threat to the […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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In recent times, concerns have been raised regarding the safety of citrus fruits from southern Africa, with pleas from Valencia’s politicians for the EU to intervene. The Port of Valencia […]
Tue 21/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Catalonia’s business association has drawn up a plan together with Stone fruit prodcuers to reduce Spain’s growing area for these fruits by 15%. This is the conclusion drawn from a […]
Tue 21/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spanish orange prices remained high throughout the 2016/17 campaign Starting in October 2016 at €0.57/kg, by August 2017 they were as high as €0.69/kg. Although average monthly prices across the […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Valencian Farmers’ Association (AVA-ASAJA) has expressed its concern at an EU ruling that declares it illegal to sell products at a loss. The Spanish government will therefore be obliged […]
Tue 07/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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On Sunday 8th October, Mercabarna will once again throw open its doors to the people of the city to celebrate the third edition of the run which will cross through […]
Wed 04/10/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Studies focus mainly on optimising irrigation and fertilisation methods and improving fruit quality and preservation. IV International Pomegranate Symposium – the crop’s most important global event. Elche became the pomegranate […]
Tue 26/09/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The “Lettuce Attraction” conference, to be held in Madrid on 18th October, will bring together the leading companies in the lettuce and leaf vegetable sector The lettuce will be given […]
Thu 14/09/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spanish firm Inter Terra is now full prepared to take on the new campaign. Its persimmon production plant in Lepe is Europe’s southernmost growing area. Inter Terra sells its signature […]
Fri 01/09/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The balance of the first promotional activities for the kiwi Sweeki in MercaMadrid is very positive. Alessio Orlandi, general manager of ORIGINE GROUP, is satisfied: “We are planning activity promotions […]
Mon 20/03/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
