Spain: The strawberry campaign ends with a 9% drop with 221,000 tons

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries from Huelva, Freshuelva, has reported that the sector has completed the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, which represents a decrease of 9% compared to the previous campaign, according to the data provided by the associated companies. These figures reflect a very complex campaign for strawberries, with a first phase of restrictions on irrigation, derived from a persistent drought, which affected the development of the plant, which resulted in a 9% decrease in overall production and a slight increase in prices compared to last season. The rains in March allowed the campaign to be completed, although the subsequent heat in May reduced the possibilities of export due to the condition of the fruit. Other red fruits The raspberry campaign ended with a production of 40,288 tonnes, which is a 15% decrease compared to the previous campaign. The planted surface has been significantly ...