MercadonaA physical supermarket and online sales company closes its orange and tangerine 2022/23 campaign from Spain this Monday with a purchase balance of over 196,000 tonnes. In the 22/23 campaign, Mercadona bought a total of more than 200,000 tons of Spanish citrus, of which 140,000 tons is equivalent to oranges. Similarly, the volumes of tangerine and lemon reaching 56.000 and 17.000 tons, respectively, draw attention.
“Mercadona’s commitment private sector durable and to guarantee stable and transparent relationships with its more than 25 national suppliers working with more than 2,500 farmers across Spain.” More than 85% of the total oranges it sells are of national origin.
New Campaign
From mid-August to the end of October, Mercadona Managers (customers) will have the opportunity to purchase oranges from other origins.Until the first week of October, when the Spanish citrus campaign has started again and lemons and tangerines will hit stores. Mercadona will continue to incorporate a variety of national citrus varieties throughout the year. moon October and will gradually incorporate oranges from Spain along the entire chain at the beginning of November.
The company promotes the consumption of citrus fruits and freshly squeezed orange juice from Mercadona.Available in three usual container formats, 250 milliliters, 500 milliliters and 1 litre, in the Fruit and Vegetables section. This service, which started to be implemented in all stores of the chain in 2016, is a project developed with the joint innovation of Mercadona, specialist supplier Zumex and customers.
Citrus is rich vitaminsminerals and antioxidants, and their consumption contributes to a balanced diet. Oranges, tangerines and lemons, among other citrus fruits, are great allies to complete a well-balanced shopping cart.
Mercadona supports the campaigns of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables. Likewise, Mercadona advocates fair trade practices and has adhered to the Code of Good Trade Practices in Food Procurement for years.. The next step in promoting fair trade practices, this voluntary agreement is part of the Law on Measures to Improve the Functioning of the Food Chain and is supported in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). Various associations of the entire agri-food chain in Spain.