The campaign is in its final stretch and Spain still has a lot of production, which is why prices have fallen to 3 Euro per box, compared to the 5 Euro paid last year. "There are companies that, depending on their situation and needs, are selling for even lower prices," states Jerónimo García, Manager of Marsol Fruits Spain. This situation is due to the expansion of the acreage after the good results obtained in the previous campaign, as well as by the good weather conditions in recent weeks, which have caused some overproduction.
The product is being exported to practically all of Europe and the Arab countries; however, the local production in Germany, Poland, Serbia, etc. will arrive soon and then Spanish lettuce will no longer have a place in the international market. "Normally about 80% of the lettuce is exported," says García, although he has not been able to provide the total production figure because the campaign has yet to finish.
For more information:
Jerónimo García
Marsol Fruits Spain
Tel.: +34 617847774