Coming Soon: "Pistachio Cultivation, Postharvest, Processing, and Trade"

Pistachio cultivation in Spain has seen significant growth in recent years, emerging as a profitable and sustainable alternative for many farmers. This growth is driven by several key factors, including the increasing consumer demand for healthy eating, which has fueled a surge in pistachio consumption.

Spain is well-positioned to meet the demands of this expanding market, thanks to its favorable climate, proximity to major international markets, and long-standing experience in growing other nuts. With 60,000 hectares of pistachios already planted, a third of which are already in production, both traditional and new farmers are investing in this promising crop.

SPE3 is preparing the publication "Pistachio Cultivation, Postharvest, Processing, and Trade" (in Spanish language) for Biblioteca Horticultura, joining previous works on crops of significant economic interest such as citrus fruits, berries, avocados, horticultural technology, and irrigation.

Contents:

• Evolution of the pistachio market in Spain and globally
• Agronomic principles of pistachio cultivation
• Fertilization practices
• Irrigation techniques
• Post-harvest management
• Nutritional benefits of pistachios
• Pistachio pricing in Spain
• Key pistachio-related associations
• Ongoing research on pistachios
• Industry publications
• Commercial information (suppliers, producers, and processors)

The current index can be viewed here.

Release Schedule:

The publication will be available in June 2025, with its official presentation taking place at Fruit Attraction, featuring insights from authors and sponsoring companies.

Background:

"Pistachio Cultivation, Post-Harvest, Processing, and Trade" brings together the expertise of researchers, technicians, and industry professionals, following the successful format of previous Biblioteca Horticultura publications, including:

• Tecnología Poscosecha – Cítricos y cultivos emergentes en la CV
• Cultivo, poscosecha y procesado del aguacate
• Cultivo, poscosecha, procesado y comercio de berries
• Tecnología Hortícola Mediterránea
• Sostenibilidad hídrica en Horticultura y Poscosecha
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For more information, please contact: info@poscosecha.com

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