Fruitona

Stone fruit from Aitona

Fruitona is the brand of Cooperativa del Camp Sant Gaietà, a fruit-growing cooperative founded in 1985 by 48 stone-fruit growers in Aitona, in the Segrià region of Lleida. The cooperative’s production has grown from an initial 5,000 tons to approximately 30,000–32,000 tons a year, according to figures it reports.

Fruit

The cooperative focuses on stone fruit, especially:

• Nectarines.
• Peaches (préssecs).
• Flat peaches (paraguayos).
• Flat nectarines (platerinas).
• Smaller quantities of apricots and quinces.

Its products are sold under two brands: Fruitona and Fruitona Seduction, which the cooperative reserves for its highest-quality fruit.

Growing region

Most orchards are around Aitona, in southern Segrià, on a fertile plain formed by the Segre River. Irrigated agriculture has historically been central to the region’s economy.

Certifications and quality control

The cooperative works with production certified under international standards:

• GlobalG.A.P. (GGN: 4049928627308).
• BRC Global Standards.
• IFS.
• Integrated Production.

It oversees production from selecting orchard varieties through to delivery to consumers, with quality checks along the way.

Exports

The cooperative has a dedicated export section on its website.

Contact information

• Address: Aitona Road, Km 7, 25182 Lleida, Spain.
• Phone: +34 973 794 056.
• Email: fruitona@fruitona.com.
• Hours: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:30–6 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.