Blueberries, kiwifruit and grapes among the crops earmarked for production
Sanlucar is launching an ambitious project to grow fruit in Cariñera in the province of Zaragoza, a traditional wine producing region in the northwest of Spain.
According to local newspaper Heraldo, sources close to the company said it plans to invest €20mn in a first phase to develop production of tropical fruits, such as blueberries, kiwifruit and table grapes.
This will include the acquisition of 600ha of irrigated land, along with a local hotel to accommodate engineers and qualified personnel to work on the project.
The initiative has reportedly been well received by the local community looking for alternatives to viticulture due to the drop in wine consumption and the challenges of climate change. Sanlucar Fruit’s initiative is seen as an opportunity to revitalise the local economy and provide new crop options for farmers in the region.
