According to Alberto Casanova, of the commercial department of the Granada-based company Frutas Manzano, "prices reached high levels during the first days of the campaign, but they have been falling as the volume available have been increasing," he affirms.
Frutas Manzano expects to sell 1.5 million kilos during the campaign, 80% of which will be intended for export. Besides Spain, the largest consumers of medlar are in southern Europe, mainly Italy, Portugal and Greece.
"It is a delicate fruit that needs to be handled with care during the harvest and handling, as its appearance can be easily damaged. Medlars are packed in two different formats: 6 kilo corrugated cardboard boxes and branded wooden boxes for lusher presentations," he explains.
For more information:
Alberto Casanova (Import-Export Manager)
Frutas Rafael Manzano e Hijos S.L.
Poli. Ind. "La Gasolinera", 43-44
Salobreña, Granada. Spain
T: +34958612597
M: +34 678543331
alberto@frutasmanzano.com
www.frutasmanzano.com