Coinciding with the start of the citrus campaign, Valencia hosted a Conference on the Post-harvest and Storage of Citrus Fruits, organised by Tecnidex and Greenyard Fresh Spain. The event was a success in terms of attendance, with the participation of producers and marketers working in the citrus sector.
During the conference, which took place on 15 September, there was an analysis of the most critical points of the previous campaign, followed by an explanation of the guidelines for the start of the new early variety season. One of the main goals was to convey the importance of post-harvest management; a key aspect for the fruit's shelf life.
Valentín Turégano, General Manager for Business Strategy at Tecnidex, presented the work carried out by Tecnidex in the field of post-harvesting worldwide, with specific solutions designed for each market. This has been achieved after years of work and a strategic positioning in certain countries, where the company counts with its own subsidiaries and local management teams. This has given the company a close and real outlook at the problems that the fruit and vegetable sector faces in each country and has led it to innovate in its products and technologies in order to offer them the best solutions. Turégano explained that, in addition to the protection and care of citrus fruits, the company deals with a large number of crops, including pome fruit, stone fruit, kiwis, kakis, tropical fruit and vegetables.