Worldwide Fruits began its Spanish avocado season in December and is now receiving shipments on a weekly basis.
“Although the quality of the fruit is very good, due to the severe impact of the drought in the Axarchia region of Spain over the past two years, significant areas of avocado trees are currently not producing, where the trees are still producing fruit. They tend to be medium to small in size, with very few large fruits available,” explains Mark Everett, Director of Worldwide Fruit’s Avocado Division.
“Having said that, there are new production areas in Spain with good catchment and water access. In these areas, production is increasing as new plantings are supplied.”
Worldwide Fruits also receives significant quantities of avocados from Israel each week, and avocado exports have been sustained in light of the tragic situation, with suppliers continuing to load up on plans.
“We continue to load from Chile and also load and receive fruit from Egypt, Morocco and Portugal because we value the ripening ability and eating quality of this origin.”
Demand is currently strong in the UK due to high levels of retail promotional activity and the promotion of healthy eating.
“We expect to receive the first containers of Peruvian fruit from the Highland Project by mid-March. In March 2023, northern Peru will be severely affected by Cyclone Yak, with some areas reaching biblical levels. “El Nino is also expected to delay flowering on some farms and delay the start of this season’s harvest.”
Mr Mark is also looking forward to South African supplies and said growers are looking forward to a good season of high quality South African fruit.
When asked about the situation in South Africa’s ports, Mark said: “That’s a good question because South Africa has faced challenges in recent years with regard to power supply, access to well-maintained air-controlled containers, and transport delays.” Yes, that being said.” We remain optimistic. ”
“Transportation issues in the Red Sea and Panama Canal are making the movement of avocados around the world more complicated. The Red Sea will have a major impact on East Africa’s supplies to Europe, but Panama has some alternatives. So we’re moving containers across the country by train.”
For more information:
mark everett
world wide fruit
Phone: +44 1775 717019
mark.everett@worldwidefruit.co.uk
www.worldwidefruit.co.uk