Spanish citrus producers request shelf and field price investigation

The Spanish market has kept citrus prices stable, while in the same period we have had a steep fall in field prices of up to 40%. This is what the Farmers' Association of Valencia (AVA-ASAJA) complains about, based on data from the European Commission and the Spanish market. Specifically as stated by Mr. Cristóbal Aguado, president of AVA-ASAJA, there should be an investigation by the federal government and the regions throughout the supply chain to see who is getting rich at the expense of the producers. According to the Spanish agricultural trade union, European Commission figures point to wholesale prices for oranges at €0.95/kg in March (retail on the shelf around €1.30). This price is at approximately the same levels as the 0.97 euro/kg that was in February and the 0.96 euro/kg in January. But this does not apply to the prices in the field, which decreased for all varieties. Specifically, Navel and Lane Late oranges fell from 0.41 euros/kg in January to 0.25 euros/kg (40% ...