It will be a very short season for Clemenules this year in Spain

Tholen - The Spanish citrus season has started again at Agribur. The Spanish citrus producer has this year invested 5 million euros in the machinery of both its packing station for citrus without and with leaves. "We are experiencing significant growth and expect to reach between 30 and 40 million kilos this year," says commercial manager Marcel de Koning. The Dutchman has been working in the Spanish fruit trade for almost 30 years, the last few years of which at Agribur in Vall de Uxo. The season has now kicked off with the first Clemenrubis with leaves. "Volumes and prices are at the same level as last year, but the quality and color are better this year." The Clemenrubis are followed by the Oronules and the same amounts are expected. "We will start a little later, however. The expectation is that the taste and color will be a bit better," says Marcel. The biggest change is predicted for the Clemenules. "There is talk of a 40% lower production due to the cotonet, but also damage ...