The Spanish government has officially published Ordinance APA/837/2025, expanding the Interprofessional Organization for Avocado and Mango’s (OIAM) agreement across the entire sector. Key provisions include:
- Mandatory contributions of €0.01/kg for production and €0.01/kg for marketing
- Payments collected by first buyers/cooperatives and managed by OIAM
- Annual audits to ensure proper fund allocation
- Effective immediately through 2025-2028
Funding Allocation Strategy
The €20 million expected annual revenue will be distributed to:
- Consumption promotion (45-55%)
- National/international advertising campaigns
- Market expansion studies
- Sector education (30-40%)
- Specialized communication office
- Sustainability awareness programs
- R&D&I programs (2-5%)
- Water/energy efficiency optimization
- Production/marketing innovation
Industry Impact & Projections
- Spain currently produces 100,000 tons of avocados and 35,000 tons of mangoes annually
- The levy could increase sector value by 15-20% through improved marketing (Mercados data)
- 85% of producers supported the measure in consultations
- Expected to help Spain compete with Peruvian and South African imports
Sustainability Focus
The program specifically targets:
✔ Water-use reduction in drought-prone regions
✔ Carbon footprint minimization in logistics
✔ Integrated pest management development
Spain’s innovative levy system represents a coordinated effort to future-proof its subtropical fruit sector. By pooling resources for promotion, research, and sustainability, the country positions itself as a leader in high-value tropical fruit production while addressing critical environmental challenges.
