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The Spanish strawberry sector is robust, with production mainly destined for the domestic market, the EU, and UK. Other berry production, especially blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, has become an alternative in recent years to strawberry production as a value-added crop for Spanish farmers.

The Spanish deciduous fruit sector is focused on varietal innovation, sustainable production, the circular economy, and smart farming, resulting in a higher productivity with quality products.

The increased incidence of dietary intolerances, allergies, related conditions, and new eating habits (vegetarian, vegan, flexitarians) are increasing the sales opportunities...

On February 19, 2019, ASAJA, the Spanish Young Farmers Association, organized a protest at the headquarters of the European Commission in Madrid.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Spain in late November 2018 concluded with the signature of two protocols that will allow Spain to export fresh pork, value-added pork products and....

Spain is the leading citrus producer in the EU-28, and is forecast to produce 7.11 million MT of total citrus production, meaning a growth of 20 percent increase compared to previous year.

Berry production, especially blackberries, blueberries and raspberries, in recent years has shifted form an alternative production to an important cash crop for Spanish farmers.

Spanish citrus production in MY 2014/15 reached 6.5 MMT representing 62 percent of the EU’s citrus production.

In (FY) 2014, Spain imported $2.2 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up 19 percent compared to 2013 and the highest import figure on record.

Russian sanctions on fruit and vegetables from the EU will affect approximately USD 420 million of Spanish agricultural exports. Spanish stone fruits and citrus will be the most affected products.

In FY 2013, Spain imported a record $1.88 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up 74 percent compared to the previous year.

As the consolidation and maturation of Spain's retail food industry continues, medium and long-term opportunities continue to arise for U.S. exporters.