Spain: Canary tomato and cucumber shipments to the United Kingdom fell by 40%

Published 2023년 2월 24일

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Recent reports highlight a significant drop in Canarian tomato and cucumber exports to the UK, with estimates suggesting a 30% to 40% decrease. This decline, according to the Provincial Federation of Associations of Exporters of Horticultural Products of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is primarily due to adverse weather conditions affecting both Spain and Morocco, a key supplier. Some UK supermarkets have noticed a shortage of Spanish produce, leading to restrictions on purchasing certain fruits and vegetables. However, the federation does not anticipate a widespread shortage in Spain. The situation is seen as temporary and is expected to improve soon.

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Canarian tomato and cucumber exports to the United Kingdom have fallen in recent weeks. The Provincial Federation of Associations of Exporters of Horticultural Products of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has estimated this decrease at between 30% and 40%. This is how the federation spokesman, Gustavo Rodríguez, confirmed to Efeagro the drop in national exports to the United Kingdom, where in certain supermarkets there are cases of lack of supplies of Spanish fruit and vegetables. Specifically, the Tesco, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons chains have limited the amount of tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers that can be purchased, while for the moment Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S have not announced similar measures. The federation spokesman explained that this is a one-off situation caused by adverse weather conditions, and that they hope that "everything will be resolved next week." Rodríguez has ruled out that these situations of lack of products can be transferred to Spanish shelves, while ...

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