The UK’s fresh produce imports from Spain rose 6% in value during the first 3 months of 2021 to reach €675 million. However, the UK’s departure from the EU has […]
mar 08/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Sold with their roots still intact, they have been awarded in the Sustainability category for the innovation behind them and for contributing towards the consumption of fresher healthy products The […]
lun 31/05/2021
The Spanish regions of Murcia and Almería have joined forces to defend the values of the most advanced agriculture in Europe. Representing the horticultural producer and marketer sector, the presidents […]
mer 26/05/2021
Europe’s berry harvest is being delayed by the cold weather across the continent. However, the signs augur well for the campaign ahead, with prices above the profitability threshold, mitigating the […]
mar 25/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Many companies have diversified their business models to account for the restrictions in place to combat the pandemic. As Freshfel reports, Fresón de Palos, for example, now has its own […]
jeu 20/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Photos: Mercadona Spain’s leading supermarket chain Mercadona has launched Strategy 6.25, aimed at speeding up plastics reduction and waste management. The project has the triple objective of reducing plastic […]
jeu 20/05/2021
It has been confirmed today that Organic Food Iberia will take place at IFEMA MADRID on 8–9 September 2021, providing a major boost for this successful and growing sector. Organic […]
mar 11/05/2021
The Port authorities of Algeciras (APBA) assigned the OHL Company for the construction of a new area for heavy traffic vehicles. It will host the second terminal for trucks and […]
jeu 06/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
After a disappointing 2020 stonefruit campaign in Spain, when a 30% decline in volume was registered, this season is expected to be little better. Last season’s crop was hit by […]
jeu 06/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Spain’s fresh produce imports grew by 6% YoY in February, with the volume reaching 289,444 tons, according to FEPEX data. In value terms, imports rose by 5% to €273m. Fruit […]
mer 05/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Last year, the watermelon, with 10,600 hectares (and a production of 608,000 tons), ranked second in Almeria, just behind pepper and above tomato.
mer 05/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson