Spain: We cannot meet the demand for greenhouse vegetables

Published 2024년 1월 9일

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Greenhouse vegetables are being traded at high prices in the Spanish province of Almeria due to lower-than-usual tomato harvests and good demand. The tomato volume available is about 50% lower than last year due to planting delays caused by high temperatures and nurseries collapse, but it is expected to increase by the end of January. The lack of tomatoes in the market is also aggravated by reduced supplies from Morocco and the expectation of decreased supplies from Turkey in the next 15 days. Additionally, a possible extension of the current drought could have consequences on the harvest of other vegetables in the region.

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Greenhouse vegetables continue to be traded at auctions in the Spanish province of Almeria at fairly high prices amid good demand. As for tomatoes, the harvest is currently noticeably lower than usual due to planting delays, but it is expected to increase by the end of January, EastFruit writes, citing FreshPlaza. “Prices are high for all vegetables and we have the feeling that we cannot meet all the demand,” says Ginés González, manager of Almeria-based Frutas Hortisol. — Average prices in weeks 49-50 were much higher than last season. This seems to be a trend that has been going on for the last 3 years since the pandemic. Without a doubt, these were some of the best campaigns we can remember, for every part of the value chain, including the manufacturer.” Tomato volume available is about 50% lower than this time last year, Hines said. Growers planted the vegetable about two weeks later than usual due to high temperatures and the associated risk of pests and viruses. In addition, ...

Source: Eastfruit