At present, market prices for fruits and vegetables are fixed daily and the factors that influence the rise or fall of prices are diverse. In this article we will comment on the main market in Barcelona for the sector and some of the factors and causes that motivate the aforementioned rise or fall in prices.
One of the most important referents is Mercabarna, where in the fruit and vegetable sector it sells about 1,700,000 tons, with a large number of specialized companies that move around € 4.8 billion, these volumes making Mercabarna In the first European market in the commercialization of fruits and vegetables.
The beginnings of Mercabarna were with the Read More
Fresh Catalan Apples are delicious, one of the most popular and favorite fruits. This beautiful fruit full of rich phytonutrients that, in the real sense, are indispensable for Health.
It also has certain antioxidants that have disease prevention properties.
The apple harvest in Catalonia will increase by 11%, according to the data prepared by Afrucado in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture.
Specifically, in volume apple production throughout Catalonia is expected to stand at 308,720 tonnes, 30,950 more than in 2015.
Of these, 221,930 are expected to be collected in Lleida and 83,600 tonnes in Girona, figures that represent an increase of 13 and 6%, respectively, compared to last year’s harvest.
With respect to Read More