News about Spain

Bad weather emergency in Valencia: the government allocates €1.5 million to relaunch cherry farms

Production

20 Jan 2025

Last year, extreme weather conditions and fires deeply affected this sector. The subsidies aim to mitigate the effects of adverse climatic factors that had a significant impact on the crop during the 2023 campaign.

The creation of a PGI quality label for Calatayud and Aranda cherries is still stalled

Specialties

16 Jan 2025

Between May and June 2023, the organization was supposed to present all the documentation to the Government of Aragon to receive approval and begin the public display process. However, to date, no progress has been made in this regard.

The impact of climate change on cherry cultivation

Tech management

03 Jan 2025

At the 11th National Congress of Plant Breeding held in Cáceres in 2024, the impact of global warming on the cherry tree was discussed. In particular, on the needs of different cultivars and their possible adaptation to changing environmental conditions.

Researchers explain the regulatory mechanism of dormancy genes

Breeding

30 Dec 2024

The aim of the work presented in Cáceres (Spain) was to study the relationship between the expression of PavDAM genes throughout the entire winter dormancy period, that is, from the onset of dormancy until the beginning of bud break (from October to February).

European funds support the Valle del Jerte PDO cherry initiative

Specialties

13 Dec 2024

This initiative funded the campaign “Las Insuperables del Jerte.” and contributed to the dissemination through various channels of the spot “Ciliegie o Picotas?”, focused on the differentiation of cherry varieties produced in the Jerte Valley and protected by the DOP Cereza del J

Late-ripening cherries: the advantages of Calatayud varieties

Markets

05 Dec 2024

Cherries grown in the regions of Calatayud and Aranda, in the province of Zaragoza, have become a national reference. With over 3,000 hectares cultivated in 20 municipalities, this region is the leader in the Spanish market with an annual harvest exceeding 20.000 tonnes.

A natural ally for skin health can be found in cherry stem extracts

Health

04 Dec 2024

A study characterized cherry stem extract identifying 146 chemical compounds. Flavonoids stood out, along with phenolic compounds, terpenoids, and organic acids. These compounds work to combat free radicals and oxidative processes, which are major contributors to skin aging.

Picota del Jerte in trouble, appropriate insurance policies required against climate damage

Tech management

04 Dec 2024

The president of the Protected Designation of Origin Cherry of Jerte, José Antonio Tierno, lamented the loss of 40% of the season for cherries, which are harvested earlier, and 70% of picota, which matures later. This translates into economic losses exceeding 15 million euros.

Late frost and cracking: how to reduce damage with melatonin

Tech management

03 Dec 2024

The aim of the study conducted by the post-harvest group of the University Miguel Hernández (Orihuela, Spain) and the Valencian Cooperative Mas de Roc was to find out whether melatonin can be used as a control measure against late frost and cracking.

Subsidies and consultancy: a boost for the digitisation of the production process

Post-harvest​

29 Nov 2024

The management of ESPAGRY IBÉRICA needed to digitise part of the production process and opted to purchase a machine with artificial intelligence. The cost of the machine was partially subsidised by the regional government.