Can fruit be patented? Learn about the controversy surrounding nectadiva

Por CASACOR Editorial 10/04/2026 às 18h59 CASA COR [{ "selector": ".story-text-el-1775856703648-oqlqugt-0", "duration": "400ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 1, "visibility": "visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1, "visibility": "visible"} ] }]

Growing this fruit at home can result in a million-dollar fine, did you know?

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The case occurred in the province of Lleida in July 2025 and has resurfaced now.

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This is because the offense is considered a crime against industrial property, under the Spanish Penal Code, punishable by 1 to 3 years' imprisonment.

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The nectadiva, registered as Nectadiva® ASF0619, is a nectarine variety developed by the French company Agreo Selections Fruit.

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With an intense red color, succulent flesh, and high disease resistance, the fruit has high commercial value and a long shelf life.

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Because it is patented, the cultivation of nectadiva requires authorization and the payment of fees to the rights holder – rights that are valid for about 25 to 30 years.

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Even in Brazil, commercial cultivation depends on licensing. Unlike common fruits, the nectadiva is treated as a human invention. Better to avoid it, right?

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