Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Apricot
April — August
Spain – one of the earliest suppliers in Europe
A small stone fruit with orange/red blush skin, with orange, aromatic flesh. Main production areas in Murcia, Valencia, Aragón and Lleida. Spain has moved towards varieties with higher sweetness (brix), better firmness and improved appearance. Spain is one of the earliest suppliers in Europe.
Varieties
Early-season ( Apr — May)
Mogador (Apr — May)
Pricia / Primaya (Apr — May)
Colorado (Apr — May)
Wonder Cot (Apr — May)
Mid-season ( May — Jun)
Orange Red (May — Jun)
Lady Cot (May — Jun)
Godrich (May — Jun)
Bergarouge (May — Jun)
Kioro (May — Jun)
Late-season ( Jun — Aug)
Farbaly (Jun — Aug)
Farclo / Farlis (Jun — Aug)
Late Cot series (Jun — Aug)
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Mogador
Pricia / Primaya
Colorado
Wonder Cot
Orange Red
Lady Cot
Godrich
Bergarouge
Kioro
Farbaly
Farclo / Farlis
Late Cot series
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Apricot Calibres (EU standard).
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Packaging formats
- 5 kg
- Punnets 500 g / 1 kg
| Calibre | Diameter (mm) | Pcs/box 5 kg |
|---|---|---|
| AAAA | > 90 mm | > 14 |
| AAA | 80-90 mm | 14-18 pcs |
| AA | 73-80 mm | 18-24 pcs |
| A | 67-73 mm | 24-32 pcs |
| B | 61-67 mm | 32-45 pcs |
| C | 56-61 mm | 45-60 pcs |