In Granada, Spain, the almond harvest will be 30% more than last year

Published Sep 17, 2024

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A dozen almond cooperatives in Granada, Spain, have commenced the harvest season with expectations of over 30% increase in volumes compared to the previous year, despite the challenges of drought in the past. The wasp pest has had less impact than anticipated, although a slight yield decrease has been noted due to water scarcity. Organic almond prices are on the rise, while conventional almond prices remain stable. The Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Granada-FAECA, which represents the 12 cooperatives, is emphasizing the importance of verifying the origin of almonds and promoting the consumption of Spanish almonds. The province of Granada, leading in almond production in Spain with 70,000 hectares dedicated to the crop, primarily grows almonds in the northern regions and areas around Alhama, Orgiva, and Dúrcal.

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A dozen almond cooperatives in Granada have started the harvest season with good prospects and a forecast of more than 30% increase in volumes compared to last year, EastFruit reports. Sector participants, after several previous seasons with negative results due to drought, are confident that this year the nut growers will have a profit. In addition, the wasp, a “formidable” pest of almond seeds, has not had as big an impact as expected. Although, according to the producers, the almond season is progressing well, a slight decrease in yields is also reported as a direct consequence of the lack of water. As for sales, the price of conventional almonds has remained unchanged, while the price of organic almonds is increasing, FreshPlaza specifies. The Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Granada-FAECA includes 12 cooperatives that grow and harvest different varieties of almonds, the most common being Desmayo and Marcona (early), as well as Guara, Tuono, Ferragnes and Sabana (late), among ...

Source: Eastfruit