Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Fresh Carrot
November — June
Spain – a leading producer of Fresh Carrots
Spain is one of Europe’s leading producers and exporters of fresh carrots, supplying supermarkets and foodservice markets throughout the year. The largest production areas are mainly in southern and central regions such as Andalucía and Castilla y León. The main harvest season in Spain is usually from November to June; storage carrots are available after that.
Varieties
( Nov — Jun)
Nantes types
Most common export variety. Bright orange, cylindrical shape, smooth skin, preferred for supermarkets/export.
Other
Imperator and Chantenay for processing or speciality markets.
Bunched
Sold with green tops attached, fresh appearance, shorter shelf life. Premium greengrocer and retail product.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Nantes types
Other
Bunched
Sizes and packaging
- Usually graded by diameter (mm): 20/40, 40+.
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Packaging formats
- Loose 5 kg, 10 kg box
- Sacks 10-25 kg.
- Flow-wrapped or tray-packed
- Bulk