The "dragon fruit", the superfood of the Amazon that conquers producers and consumers in Spain

Pitaya cultivation continues to grow by leaps and bounds in the Andalusian countryside, especially in Huelva, where production is expected to increase fivefold this year at a similar rate as in the rest of Andalusia. In addition to its healthy properties, it is more profitable than the avocado, the tropical crop par excellence in Andalusia. In statements to Agrónoma, Pitaya Spain, an Andalusian cooperative society dedicated entirely to this fruit, highlights the good reception that pitaya is having and insists that it is becoming more and more known by Spanish consumers. Currently, in Andalusia the area dedicated to its production exceeds 20 hectares and is found mainly in the provinces of Huelva, Malaga, Seville and Cordoba. Everything indicates that it will be an unforgettable campaign, although it is still early to talk about records. "We start producing from June to November, so we cannot make any assessments yet, but the way the campaign is in terms of assembly, we believe ...