Spain: Optimism for the Calanda peach harvest despite the lack of rainfall

Published 2024년 9월 24일

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Producers in southern Aragon, Spain, are optimistic about the second half of the PDO peach harvest season, despite the drought reducing fruit size. The drought has mainly affected early varieties, but has also resulted in sweeter and firmer peaches due to a higher sugar concentration. The Regulatory Body predicts an harvest of more than 4 million kilos, similar to last year, and anticipates an increase in harvest as the season progresses. Historical southern Aragon, which accounts for half of the PDO production, is experiencing a lower number of fruits rejected due to climatic incidents compared to 2023.

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Spain 24/09/2024 Although the lack of rain has reduced the size of the fruit, producers in southern Aragon (Teruel province, Spain) are optimistic about the second half of the harvest season for PDO peaches. According to Samuel Sancho, president of the PDO Melocotón de Calanda, the drought has mainly affected the early varieties, especially in areas such as Cuenca del Guadalope and Matarraña. As a result, the peaches are sweeter and firmer due to their higher concentration of sugars. The harvest is expected to increase towards the end of the season, as is already happening in the Ebro region. The Regulatory Body predicts more than 4 million kilos, a figure similar to last year, although it remains attentive to possible climatic incidents. Historical southern Aragon represents 50% of the PDO production, covering part of Teruel and Zaragoza, with about fifteen companies involved. The La Calandina cooperative expects to close the season with a harvest of 6.5 million kilos of ...

Source: Fructidor