All Spain articles – Page 202
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ArticleSpain unveils new apricots
Spain’s Valencia-based research organisation Ivia has registered two new varieties of apricot. Plant material for Alba Ros 3 and Alba Ros 1 should be available later this year.
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Spanish invest in co-op factory
Spanish produce giant and group of co-operatives Anecoop is investing heavily in the fresh prepared market with the construction of a new facility at Algemesi, Valencia. The new factory is being built at the 600,000 sq metre Pepe Miquel industrial park in the town.
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ArticleSpanish growth slows
Persistent rainfall in southern Spain is causing difficulties for salad crops, while fruit trees threatened with drought conditions are benefiting.
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Spanish citrus sector in protest action
Growers have lost fruit to wind damage, suffered low below-cost prices and are now taking to the streets with their grievances.
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ArticleSpanish gusts wreak havoc
Producers are counting the cost after high winds swept across many production areas in Spain last week, affecting a wide variety of crops.
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ArticleWinds damage crops across Spain
Producers are counting the cost after high winds swept across many production areas in Spain last week affecting a wide variety of crops.
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ArticleSpanish berry supplies tighten
Weather conditions in the main soft-fruit growing area of Huelva in south-western Spain have been cold, damp and cloudy, leading to a very tight supply situation on strawberries and raspberries for the UK market.
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Spanish salads in turmoil
Unseasonably mild weather in southern Spain is playing havoc with salad and vegetable availability.
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ArticleSpanish peppers in hot water
Prices for peppers soared this week as supplies from Almeria continued to be disrupted by the recent discovery in Germany of an unauthorised pesticide on crops.
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ArticleSpanish strawberries slide
Strawberry acreage in Huelva has declined this season as raspberry production in the Spanish region soars.
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ArticleSpanish citrus gears up for strike
The Spanish citrus sector is preparing for a national two-day strike on Thursday and Friday, severely disrupting production, packing and shipping operations.
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ArticleSpanish lemon volumes down
A €48 million loss is expected for the 2006-07 Spanish lemon campaign, according to Ailimpo, the Spanish trade association for the lemon and grapefruit sector.
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ArticlePersimmon sales soar for Spanish
Spanish Persimmon sales are on course for a record year, according to the country's major exporter Anecoop..
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Spain gains from grape promo
Promotional initiatives and public relations for Spanish Superior Seedless grapes help boost market share for participating retailers this summer, according to Foods from Spain.
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Spain waits for more rain
Exports and production are still reeling in Spain following heavy rainfall and a tornado last week as more rains are forecast for the end of this week.
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ArticleSpain's organic action
Growers’ leaders in the Valencia region have started a campaign to raise awareness of the low returns to producers of organics.
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ArticleSpanish in lemon debacle
There is disagreement in Murcia over official forecast figures for the lemon crop.
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ArticleSpanish volumes recover
Given the UK’s long-held affinity with Spanish citrus, it is perhaps an understatement to say the market is eagerly awaiting this season’s crop. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers and asks what’s in store for the new season.
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Spain issues EurepGAP complaint
Spanish growers have succeeded in obtaining a review of EurepGAP certification rates.