Dried fruits and vegetables fight for their place on Spanish tables

Published 2021년 8월 29일

Tridge summary

The Spanish agricultural sector has seen a growth in the demand for dehydrated food products, as reported by companies such as Trevijano and NaturSnacks. This category, which includes fruits, vegetables, soups, and other dishes, is gaining popularity for its health benefits, ease of transportation, and long shelf life. The pandemic has also led to a surge in online sales and exports, with up to 60% increase in turnover for some businesses. Despite these positive trends, there are challenges such as lack of awareness and higher pricing compared to fresh produce. However, efforts are being made to position these products as a healthy and sustainable alternative to processed snacks, with potential to reduce food waste.
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Original content

This is summarized by the different sources contacted by Efeagro, who see that they have potential as a healthy, rich and easy-to-transport product but that can go unnoticed by consumers when associating, especially dehydrated fruits, with specific celebrations, such as Christmas. The Navarra company Trevijano, which offers some thirty dehydrated products, such as soups, rice, quinoa and couscous accompanied by vegetables and legumes, among others, recalls that dehydration is a technique that has been in Spain for years, but dehydrated dishes have been one more step. “In supermarkets, there was no such category (and it does not exist in many). Little by little, as we expand our range, and so do other companies, we get more presence in the supermarket and, therefore, more consumer awareness, "explain company sources. They emphasize that this type of offer is "a good way to preserve the food that leaves the field at its optimum moment", thus reducing food waste, and allowing the ...
Source: PEefeagro

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