Programme
Meeting point 7:45 a.m. in front of the Hotel Tivoli
Departure by bus, 8:00 a.m.
Frusoal is a producer organisation with 64 producers from the Algarve, recognized for Citrus, Avocados, Persimmons and Carob. The producers of Frusoal produce 35.000 tons per year and export around 20% to Europe.
Global Avocados was established in 2020 by avocado grower companies, located in the South of Portugal, Algarve, where the sun shines all year round and where you can find the perfect conditions to grow avocados. They are certified in Global G.A.P., GRASP and Tesco Nurture.
The PO's moto: "Our commitment is to offer our clients the best avocados in the right harvesting period."
1:00 p.m. - End of excursion, bustransfer to Airport Faro and than to the Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort.
Maravilha Farms is a subsidiary of the Reiter Affiliated Company group and a member of the Lusomorango grower's organization. Founded in 2007, its primary focus is the production of raspberries and blackberries. Currently, it operates in 7 different production units across two regions: Zambujeira do Mar and Tavira.
The Vale do Caranguejo farm, located in the Tavira area, was established in 2012 and now covers 11 hectares under tunnels. Its production system is entirely hydroponic, with a main emphasis on blackberry production during the winter and early spring, taking advantage of the mild winter climate and the high levels of sunlight in the region.
Due to water scarcity in both regions (Zambujeira do Mar and Tavira), all Maravilha Farms operations are equipped with water recirculation systems, where water drained from the plants is treated and reintroduced into the irrigation system for reuse. The Vale do Caranguejo operation features a unique system that treats the drained water with ultraviolet light, allowing for an annual savings of 20 to 25% in water sourced from the Eastern Algarve Irrigation System."
Global Avocados was established in 2020 by avocado grower companies, located in the South of Portugal, Algarve, where the sun shines all year round and where you can find the perfect conditions to grow avocados. They are certified in GlobalG.A.P., GRASP and Tesco Nurture.
The PO's moto: "Our commitment is to offer our clients the best avocados in the right harvesting period."
Frusoal is a producer organisation with 64 producers from the Algarve, recognized for Citrus, Avocados, Persimmons and Carob. The producers of Frusoal produce 35.000 tons per year and export around 20% to Europe.
1:00 p.m. - End of excursion, bustransfer to Airport Faro and than to the Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort.
Created in 1996, Madre Fruta was born out of the need to join forces between local agricultural producers, with the aim of overcoming the constraints and satisfying all the commercial demands generated by a free and borderless market. It currently has 52 associated producers, a production area of 277 ha, and a 35 M Euro turnover. At the moment, the production is focused in berries (raspberries and blackberries) and tropical fruits (papaya, pitaya and mango).
With the aim of increasing the profitability of its partners, Madre Fruta progressively invests in research and development of innovative production techniques.
1:00 p.m. - End of excursion, bustransfer to Airport Faro and than to the Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort.
