All Spain articles – Page 2
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NewsValencian Citrus PGI kicks off new season with First Cutting ceremony
Incorporation of new clementine and mandarin varieties ensures that the entire marketing season will be covered in 2025/26
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NewsElifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
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NewsMiquel Serra Gòdia appointed president of Fruits de Ponent
Members of the Catalan cooperative voted to appoint Serra as its new president at last week’s general assembly
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
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NewsEuropean apple and pear production forecast larger than first expected
Favourable weather in late summer has led to bigger and better coloured mid- and late-season varieties, while a lack of production elsewhere means exports outside the EU are ahead of last year
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NewsTighter supply brings fresh optimism for Spanish citrus sector
Lower production across the Mediterranean augurs well for the new season
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
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NewsAva-Asaja slams impact of RSA citrus imports on Valencian mandarins
Farmer’s association says EU treaty with South Africa has caused a 40 per cent drop in early mandarin production
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NewsCitrosol opens Uruguay subsidiary
Move strengthens the postharvest specialist’s international expansion strategy in the region
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NewsUnica names Copisi as its Cooperative of the Year
Since joining Unica, the cooperative has grown by 50 per cent
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NewsStrong start for Granada’s tropical fruit season
Exports up 65 per cent in the first month of the new campaign
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NewsGlobal fresh produce exports hit 148mn tonnes in 2024
Worldwide exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew 2 per cent to 148mn tonnes in 2024, with China, Spain and the Netherlands leading global shipments according to UN trade data
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NewsFepex urges Brussels not to ratify EU-Morocco Agreement
Spanish federation claims the agreement is highly detrimental to EU tomato producers
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NewsHalloweena returns for third season
The pumpkin-shaped mandarin is available at select M&S stores in the UK and online through Danish retail Nemlig.com
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NewsAndreu Viladegut named new president of Afrucat
He replaces outgoing president Montse Baró and will hold the post for four years
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NewsAndrés Vega joins Agroponiente as HR director
Company said appointment reinforces its commitment to professionalisation and talent development
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FeaturesTunisia finds advantage in date heritage
Dates are helping to meet rising demand for healthy sweet foods, and Tunisia’s Deglet Nour variety, sold with the branch attached, offers an extra visual appeal
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NewsExpert voices, fresh perspectives at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
Fruitnet’s industry-leading event for the global fresh tomato business comes to Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with expert speakers set to explore how the category is likely to evolve in the coming years
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NewsSpain welcomes Edeka’s support for homegrown almonds
German retailer announces that it will sell Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties
Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges