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Raspberry

October — June

Spain – a top winter supplier in Europe

Spain is one of Europe’s main winter raspberry suppliers, alongside Morocco and Portugal, with main production area in Huelva. Raspberries are extremely delicate, with a very short shelf life compared to other berries, and a sweet-tart flavour and bright red colour.

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Varieties

Early-season varieties  (Oct — Jan)

Good firmness for early season, moderate sweetness and medium size. Varieties like Adelita, Torpero and Kweli.

Mid-season varieties  (Feb — May)

Core export window; good quality, best balance of size, sweetness and firmness. Varieties like Enrosadira, Kweli, Glen Ample and Tulameen.

Late-season varieties  (May — Jun)

Good firmness, slightly smaller berries. Varieties like Lagorai, Heritage and Kwanza.

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Harvest season by Variety

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Early-season varieties
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Sizes and packaging

  • There is no official calibre system; in Spain, export programs usually target 16-20 mm (standard export), or 18-22 mm (premium retail).
  • Packaging formats
    • Usually punnets 125 g
    • Tray 150 g / 170 g, 250 g
    • 1 kg / 2 kg carton