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Spain, however, is expected to post a slight increase in the production of both fruits compared with 2025, according to data presented at Prognosfruit 2026.
Marketers and producers acknowledge the devastating effects of climate change, while dismissing the myth that avocados consume a lot of water.
Less than 17% of Almería’s fruit and vegetable production takes place in summer, a period in which greenhouses halt activity to prepare for the next season.
The value of exports has increased by nearly €47 million in one year, with the United Kingdom as the fastest‑growing market, as shipments have doubled and exceeded €56 million.
Afrucat has expressed optimism regarding apple and pear production figures, although it fears that the final stretch of the harvest may be affected by extreme heat.
The 18th edition of Fruit Attraction, the International Trade Fair for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry, will take place from 6 to 8 October at the IFEMA MADRID Exhibition Centre.
Spanish Stone Fruit Consolidates Its Presence in Europe and Redefines Its Market Map, with Mature Destinations Evolving and New Ones Emerging Strongly. FEPEX data show clear shifts in value and volume that open new opportunities for the sector in 2026.
Spain’s 2025/2026 Huelva berry campaign closes with a drop in strawberry and blueberry production, while raspberry and blackberry volumes continue to grow
According to the EU Citrus Panel, Italy leads with record‑high prices, Portugal shows a sharp surge, and Spain maintains contained values in an increasingly tight market.
The earlier ripening of stone‑fruit varieties points to a sooner‑than‑usual end of the campaign, with potential pressure on supply and a possible price rebound in the final weeks.
Murcia’s stone fruit reaches more than 50 countries and hits a record €332 million in exports in 2025
As France loses ground as a destination for Spain’s apples and pears, the Netherlands and Italy reshape the European market
The World Avocado Organization focuses on Fruitnet Tropicals Congress to analyse avocado consumption in Europe and the strategies needed to drive the category forward in both mature and emerging markets.
In Spain, forecasts stand at 251,265 tonnes, with also a fall of 6 per cent
The initiative is part of the international ‘Producers of Well‑Being’ campaign, a large‑scale project that began in 2025 with promotions in Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany, and which now expands strongly into France.
The event, organised by IFEMA Madrid as part of Fruit Attraction, will address the technical, commercial and environmental challenges of avocado cultivation and its role in the new global agri‑food economy.
