The almond market stagnates in Spain

The pre-Christmas dates are traditionally accompanied by a great movement in the markets and, especially in the almond market. But in a year gripped by drought, high prices due to the war and repeated announcements of a recession, the almond market is the first to show signs of alarm. The Sectorial Council of Nuts of Agro-food Cooperatives of Andalusia has sounded the alert and explains that the multiple difficulties that are converging in this campaign put producers in a very critical situation. More information Mantecados de Estepa Mantecados de Estepa / D. S. These are the most popular mantecados and shortbreads from Estepa He says that although the almond harvest this season is less than last year, with losses estimated at between 30 and 50%, due to spring frosts, the effects of drought and high temperatures, prices are below those of the previous year. The main reason is "the absence of marketing operations, both for conventional and organic almonds," maintains the president ...