Spain: The Peach from Calanda PDO will certify between 20 and 30% less than last year

The Regulatory Council of the Peach de Calanda Designation of Origin estimates that this campaign will certify between 20 and 30% less than last year, when four million kilos were exceeded. The main cause has been the hail that fell in the summer months, which caused damage to the fruit trees. This was indicated by the president of the Regulatory Council, Samuel Sancho, during the visit last week of the Minister of Agriculture, Joaquín Olona. However, Sancho pointed out that it is still too early to specify a figure and everything will depend on the weather, since persistent rains in October could further reduce production. During the meeting with the members of the Regulatory Council, Olona indicated that the denomination of origin seal "is essential" for farmers to achieve profitability from the production of this peach. "In the years when the price of peaches was ruinous, the Calanda peach defended itself very well and the same has happened during the pandemic," said the ...