Fresas Nuevos Materiales. Strawberry Breeders

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1 Fresas Nuevos Materiales Strawberry Breeders

2 Let s talk about: The strawberry industry in Spain FNM s position within the sector New challenges to be faced

3 The strawberry industry in Spain Spain: Europe s leading country in strawberry production Estimated annual production: tones (95% in Huelva) 2016/2017: strawberry area in Spain was about Has Current Season preview : Cultivated area increase by 9% More than 85% is exported to the rest of Europe

4 The strawberry industry in Spain Season Cultivated Area (ha) Yield (1.000 tonnes) Season : Cultivated area will increase by 9% More than 85% is exported to the rest of Europe (Germany, France, UK, Poland, Russia, etc.) for fresh consumption. *Source: MAPAMA 2017

5 The strawberry industry in Spain Berries/Strawberries: increase of cultivated area Reduced number of varieties, but increase of breeding programs. Better flavour and good shelf-life Good quality throughout the season

6 FNM s position within the sector Fresas Nuevos Materiales Inc. established in Huelva, Spain in Main aim: To offer new strawberry varieties To be a leading supplier of high quality varieties

7 FNM s shareholding Fresas Investigación y Desarrollo, S.A. Caja Rural del Sur, S. Coop. Cdto. Viveros Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Viveros Rio Eresma, S.L. Viveros California, S.A.T. Viveros Campiñas, S.C.Agraria Viveros Herol, S.L. Sungro, S.A. Viveros Secueductos, S.L. S.A.T. Viveplant Viveros Fresancho, C.B.

8 FNM s shareholding Fresas Nuevos Materiales S.A. Agromolinillo Agromedina SAT Agrufrepa S.L Alconeras SAT AlfonsecaS.L Antonio Medina Lama Arofa Comercial Luz Palos Condado de Huelva SAT Costa de Huelva SCA Export. Costa de la Luz S.L Floporan SCA Fres González SAT Fres Palos SA Fresaflor

9 FNM s shareholding Fresas Investigación y Desarrollo S.A Frutas Esther S.A Frutas Maripi S.L Frutas Moguer S.L Frutos del Condado SCA Gorofres SAT Baldifresa Grufesa Hort. De Bonares SCA La Redondela SAT Masiá Ciscar S.A Moguer Cuna de Platero Ntra. Sra de la Bella SCA Profrutex SL Santa Maria de la Rábida SCA Sol Condado S.A. Hort. De Cartaya SCA

10 Strawberry Plant distribution / Breeding company *Source: IFAPA 2018

11 Increase of FNM varieties with regard to the decrease in total cultivated area Millions of FNM plants Cultivated Area (ha/100) Millions of plants of FNM varieties Cultivated area (Hectares/100)

12 Last Season s Result: Advanced Selections grams/plant First class production by month in gr/plant A13-27N-3 Primoris Rabida Rociera January February March April May

13 FNM s position within the sector Quality varieties To compete with European quality seasonal strawberries

14 What quality means to us Conical and uniform fruit Light and uniform colors High Brix degrees Taste (sugars/acids) Very resistant to bruising High average shelf-life Without forgetting High yield Low harvest costs High tolerance to diseases

15 Our varieties

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17 Primoris FNM Flavourful and resistance Conical and harmonious shape High resistance to transportation Easy to collect Long shelf life

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19 Rociera FNM Excellent quality throughout the season Firm fruit, long shelf life Excellent flavour and texture High Brix throughout the season Good size of the fruit Uniform coloring

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21 Rábida FNM Early harvest, European quality High yield of 1st category fruit Intense aroma Red-Light colour Easy to collect

22 ºBrix / Week

23 New challenges to be faced Future Trends Crop Diversification Entering new markets worldwide Focus on global quality added value

24 New FNM s Breeding Programs A13-27N-3: Day-neutral variety with easy adaptation to different growing conditions. Good variety for summer production. Constant production throughout the season, without showing strong production drops. Conical and regular fruit with a light red color. High values of ºBrix and an excellent flavour. High shelf-life due to its good firmness and resistance to bruising.

25 New FNM s Breeding Programs New raspberry breeding program. Good production in winter Large fruit Good flavor Easy to grow and pick Registering the variety R

26 New challenges to be faced: License FNM varieties worldwide

27 Conclusions FNM s Main Goal is to keep offering: Best Quality according to the needs of the Most Demanding Markets

28 Quality varieties To compete with European quality seasonal strawberries fresasnm.com